Important Update

Just to keep everyone posted on a couple of our church family members who really need prayer. I got a report this morning that Alexis is experiencing some pretty severe pain and is also experiencing some swelling on the side of the face that the surgery was on. She is doing well according to the doctor. Alexis is at SLU Hospital in the ICU.

I spoke with Jackie a few minutes ago and Delores Fisher has been transferred to Missouri Baptist and needs immediate open heart surgery. Jackie is on the way to the hospital now to be with the Fisher family. 

Please pray for these two ladies. 

On a happier note, Barb Weiss is back home from Hawaii! Well it may not be as happy for Barb since she was getting used to palm trees and beautiful warm sunsets. 

At this point I want everyone to know that Alexis probably will not be going to Barb's house until Saturday. At that time, Barb will assess the situation and know more about what she will need as far as support. What we do not want!  We do not want people to randomly start showing up at Barbs house to offer help. As good as the intention is, that can be very disruptive. I know many of you are willing and ready to help out which is wonderful, however, let Barb find out exactly what she needs first. Then, I will make sure that the need is put on the sign up calendar. (see below)  This way Barb can plan and know when and who is doing what. It makes for a much less stressful environment for Barb, Alexis and Audrey.

Thank all of you for the great outpouring of love and support. I will also keep you updated on Delores Fisher as I get the news. 

REMINDER:  This Sunday we are having one service at 10:00am with a lunch following catered by DK's.  We are planning on having a traditional Sunday "Fried Chicken Dinner with mashed potato's, Green Beans, Rolls, etc.  We would like to have deserts donated!  Jackie and I would like to see a great turnout this Sunday. It is a Sunday of Fellowship for our two churches who have been worshipping together for over a year now. I promise you, you won't want to miss DK's fried chicken!  It is awesome. 

God is active and working in all of our lives. But it is up to us to recognize Him, acknowledge Him, and tune into Him so that we can understand and have peace about where He wants to guide us! 

*UPDATE: Ok, right before I was going to send out this blog, I got a phone call from Alexis' friend Caraline who is at the hospital with Alexis this morning. Caroline is leaving this afternoon to go back home to Denver, Co. She is wanting to know if there are any of our "Gals" from church who could pop in and check in on Alexis this week until she comes home to Barbs on Saturday?  I will have times put on the Calendar open for visits. That way all you have to do is sign up. That way we will know if visits are covered. Thank you.  The calendar address www.carecalendar.org/248671.  Security code: alexis

Stay tuned.  More to come!  Love, pastor kent