A quick update from the Athens Church of Christ

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Prayer Requests & Updates

Lisa Washington’s brother-in-law David Simms was put on life support. He is back in the ICU but the doctors believe he will pull through. 

Oscar Copeland completed a colonoscopy procedure recently. He should get the results from pathology soon and will proceed with treatment accordingly. Oscar is requesting prayer for a favorable outcome. Cards may be sent to 1251 Webb Farm Lane, Loganville, GA 30052.

Debbie Johns had shoulder surgery recently Please be praying for Debbie’s recovery as it may be difficult and last several weeks.  Cards may be sent to  416 Winston Manor Drive, Winder, GA 30680.

Alexa Pursell has a herniated disc and spondylolisthesis. She met with a neurosurgeon recently. Please pray that she can get scheduled for surgery in the next month. That is the best option at this time. Cards may be sent to Alexa at 385 N Billups Street, Athens, GA 30606.

Continued prayers for healing:
Anthony Alford
Derek Carroll
Ken Lauderdale 
Felix McCauley
Pat Snow

Grieving
Lisa Goodwin’s mother Nancy Mongoven passed away recently. Cards of sympathy may be sent to Lisa at PO Box 727, Claymont, DE 19703.

Adam Hertling (Lisa Hertling’s husband) lost his grandmother Betty Curl recently. Cards may be sent to Adam Hertling, 1783 Jameson Circle, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. His parents address: David and Mary Jean Hertling, 2590 Blyth Lane, Snellville, Ga. 30078.

Marcia Redd lost her brother William Mitchell recently. Cards of sympathy may be sent to Marcia at 480 Manning Gin Road, Bethlehem, GA 30656.

Missions
Please be praying for peace in Ethiopia. Pray for the church in Addis Ababa and for Berhanu and Zoe.

Please take a moment to pause and think what it would be like to not have the blessing of stable housing for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or the New Year.  We have an opportunity to meet the needs of one family of 8 this holiday season.  Our last week of volunteering this year for Family Promise of Athens begins Sunday evening December 12th.  Would you have a couple of hours to be available onsite during the day, or bring a meal, or a flexible evening to spend the night?  Please visit the Sign Up Genius link to view specifics and the various ways to help.  Thank you so much for your time and please don’t hesitate to email or text or call with ANY questions!
Steve Gibson
stevenrachele@gmail.com
706-351-3092

Marriage Retreat March 18th & 19th, 2022

Athens Church of Christ is excited to announce our 2022 Marriage retreat! We will be having two days of fellowship and teaching focused on building relationships and strengthening marriages.

The cost will be $290 per couple. The cost will cover a room at the Amicalola Falls Lodge for the night of March 18th, breakfast and a box lunch on Saturday, as well as various activities scheduled for the retreat.

Check in will begin on Friday, March 18th at 3pm. There will be breakfast followed by breakout classes on Saturday with the retreat closing out at 4pm on Saturday, March 19th.

If you would like to pay half the retreat cost now, you may pay a non-refundable deposit of $150 today and the remaining balance will be do February 18th.

Register at link below:

https://www.athenscoc.com/2022-marriage-retreat-registration/

Cash or check option: For those couples wanting to pay by check or cash for the marriage retreat, there will be a table set up on Sunday to take their registration.

Alexa Pursell – providing some help with meals as she goes through current physical challenges and awaits surgery.
https://mealtrain.com/yvnnom
 

FROM AN INTERN FROM THE CHURCH IN ADDIS ABABA

Am here to say thank you to the church of Athens for giving us this opportunity to serve here in Ethiopia. It has been good and a learning environment especially for me. I can’t thank Athens church enough for this opportunity am so grateful. Ethiopia has taught me to practice Christ’s love which is easier said than done. I thank God for the strength in those nearly 3 years that I have been here.  It was worth being here for the wisdom and knowledge I have received from Berhanu and Zoe. I can’t exchange with anything else plus that deep love from disciples here is incredible.  Thank you guys. Please pass my gratitude to Athens church. One day I will visit. 
Love you all,
Celestine

The disciples in Pakistan are extremely poor- much more than I know how to describe. They are unable to buy Christmas gifts for their children. The only way they get any Christmas gifts is from the donations I send. There are 150 children in the four churches there. My goal is for each child to have a $10 gift. That is nothing to us, but HUGE for them. Any amount you can give will be deeply appreciated. Checks can be made out to South Asia Mission Society and are tax deductible.
Many thanks,
Mollie

Mollie will have Christmas wreaths for sale tomorrow at church. All proceeds will go towards Christmas gifts for Pakistani Christmas gifts.

CHRISTIAN CLASSIFIEDS

CHILDCARE AND/OR BABYSITTING AVAILABLE: Ashley Woods is available for childcare and/or babysitting. She has a degree in Early Childhood Care and Education with an emphasis in Birth though Five. Ashley also has 12 years classroom experience. She is looking to find something that allows her the opportunity to stay with her daughter Alice. Contact Ashley at 706-588-7979.

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