LGNS 12/28/08

Hey All --

Well apparently everyone but the Hodsons and Rossinis decided not to come to Life Group today (that includes the Clines). I know, I know -- this is a big travel time part of the year and even if you did not travel -- it is a very taxing week. I hope you and your family had a wonderful week last week and have a wonderful upcoming week. Please take care and be careful in what you do and hope to see you back on this next week. There will not be a formal newsletter for this week, but if you have some updates you wish for me to send out -- let me know.

I hope the new year finds you well and see you soon...

** Also, Please keep the Goodman family in your prayers. They have been sick since Christmas and are just now starting to heal.

They wanted me to let you know they miss the class and hope to return soon.

PRAISE HIM!

I stand amazed and humbled at the generosity of our friends and family during this trial our family has been going through the last 3 months. Now that we are coming out of it, I can reflect back and see how amazing God's power and timing is. We truly have been surrounded with love, not only by our Lord, but by our precious friends and loved ones. This week, Brent was offered a position at Omega, a subcontracting business for Y-12 in Oak Ridge. This job has been in the works for several weeks now, but it is finally a for sure thing! He accepted the position and his first day was Wednesday! Praise the Lord! I am not going to lie to you, these last few months have been very difficult and rocky at times, but only by God's grace have we been able to have His perfect peace and rest. We want to thank our LifeGroup again for the generous Christmas gift. Our party was the December 12th and our home mortgage came out the 15th. The amount our LifeGroup gave us was $20 dollars short of the what our mortgage is. It only reassured us again, that God knows all, He knew how much we needed and that is what we got. This was a prayer answered and God provided us with what we needed!! Thank you, Lord! We have had several people leave us cash, gift cards, taken us grocery shopping, sent us encouragement cards, countless meals paid for, given us food, formula, and diapers for the baby, but most importantly, prayed for us. I could go on and on about how God has used people and different situations to speak, minister, and provide for our family. Just this week, some of our precious friends brought us a Walmart gift card that was desperately needed for groceries. I can honestly say that even though this has been a trying time, we have drawn close to God and depended on him for EVERYTHING! This is where we should all be on a daily basis...God has a way of showing us that we need Him, not only for the big things, but also for small things. Again, during this Christmas season, we want to thank everyone for thier unfailing love, undeniable generosity, and unselfish giving. Oh, how Christ must be blessed!

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Trust ye in the LORD forever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength. Isaiah 26:3-4

Prayers for us

Hey guys,

I am asking for prayer for my 7 month old niece, Maddie. Tomorrow morning she will be having a rather large birthmark removed from her stomach. This birthmark could possibly pose problems later on in life if not removed (i.e. skin cancer, etc) Please pray for my sis-in-law and brother-in-law, Sandra and Adam. Thanks and see you Sunday.

-Ginger

Prayer for Les' friend

Hello everyone,

I am writing (for Leslie) to ask for every one's prayer for a colleague of Leslie. Leslie's friend was found by her husband today, lying in their living room floor. After being taken to the hospital, the doctors found an aneurysm in her brain. She in currently in the ICU at a hospital here in Knoxville. (I do not know which one). Anyways, Les' friend's name is Cheryl, so we would like for everyone to please pray for her, her family, and her doctors right now, as they continue to treat her.

Thank you,

Chad

LGNS 11/17/08

Hey All -

Just wanted to let you know there will not be a formal newsletter this week. If you have any praise or prayer requests, please feel free to let me know. I do want to say thank you for all of your prayers for my grandma -- she is still in CCU and in serious condition, but better than initially expected. Please continue to pray for her.

I also want to thank Brent and Allyson on behalf of the class for once again opening their beautiful home so graciously to the class for the missions dinner on Saturday night. Thank you to everyone who participated and to those who were participating in different areas such as hosting a missionary in their home, guides, etc.

Have a great week and talk with you soon...

Lisa

11/2/08 LGNS

11/2/08 Post is up!

Thanks again to the Hodson's for hosting the great fun that we had over the weekend! Everyone have a good week.

Pritchard Prayer Requests

Hey guys,

I have a couple of prayer requests from our house. First of all Andy's grandpa, Ralph Pritchard, passed away this morning. Please remember the whole Pritchard family as they go through this difficult time. I think the arrangements will be Friday, Sat. We will know more this afternoon.

Also, my neice Maddie, will be going to Cincinatti for a consultation. She was born with a congenital nevi birthmark on her tummy- how ironic huh? Anyway, these birthmarks can sometimes become cancerous later in life and it will need to be removed. Adam and Sandra, her parents will find out what the doctors want to do and when the removal will need to happen. They also plan to do a biopsy on an area of the birthmark that is a little darker than it should be. Adam is Andy's brother. Please keep them in your prayers this week as they deal with the unknowns. Maddie is 5 months old.

Pray also for a quick recovery for me. I have a sinus infection and am feeling pretty crummy. As most of you moms know the household doesn't stop just b/c you are sick. So pray that I can continue to tend to my SAHM duties and keep our routine consistent.

Love you all!

LGNS 10/19/08

This week's post is up everyone. Thanks to Lisa for her hard work!!

-- Chad

Specific prayer for Brent

Brent wants us to specifically pray for him between the hrs. of 3-6 p.m. He is having a really hard time at night sleeping(it is really hot, there is no light at all, and he is in a room by himself). Pray that the Lord would give him a peace and a time to be refreshed and rested. We know that it is just the enemy! Thanks again and I am sure Brent covets your prayers!

Also Allyson says that Emma is doing better with her fever, however, continue to pray for her and the children during Brent's misson trip.

LGNS 10/7/08

Hello everyone,

Got to make it quick, b/c I am at work. Here is this week's post, http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dcn3p3d4_30fjnf7hdp&btr=EmailImport# Remember all of the prayers that we have & thanks again for the great message yesterday morning in Sunday school class! Everyone have a good week.

Chad

Prayer requests

Hey guys! Please pray for Tristan. She has pneumonia. She is not contagious thank goodness, but she feels really crummy. She is out of school M-W. Thank goodness the kids have their Fall break this Thur and Fri. so she won't miss too much work. We are going camping on Wed- Sat. so pray that she feels better and is able to go. Also she is starting the "Now that I am a Christian Class" next Sun. along with about 20 other kids. Pray for wisdom and discernment for Mr. Pete who will be teaching them, and also for us parents as we teach them a bibilical worldview.

2 posts

Hello everyone. 2 things that I wanted to let you know about. First of all, my friend Duane, that I told everyone about & that Lisa shared about in the newsletter. His prostrate surgery seemed to go very well. I have talked to him & he said the doctors told him they were able to remove ALL OF THE CANCER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So, pray the doctors were right with their judgments. Duane is still in pain right now, which could be expected, so he still needs our prayers.

Secondly, the new newsletter is up, so check it out. If you have any problems viewing it let me know. Have a good week.

Chad

Post from Chad:

Hello everyone. The following is a prayer request from the friend (Tommy) of mine. It is for a friend of his. I have just copied and pasted the exact e-mail that he sent to me. Please pray for this friend of his. Thank you, Chad.

Friends,

Jeff had appointments with doctors in the past week or so. The best news is that there is no sign of recurrence of cancer. Head and neck cancer will normally return in the first year after the end of treatments if it is going to return. This check up is the three month point after Jeff’s last treatment. Three months down and nine months to go.

On the downside, Jeff has been diagnosed with sleep apnea. Got to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_apnea or http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/understanding-obstructive-sleep-apnea-syndrome to see more about this condition. This may be a result of the radiation treatments that Jeff received. The doctor said that some patients are borderline for being diagnosed with sleep apnea and the radiation creates a situation where the apnea is recognized and diagnosed. You will remember that Jeff’s salivary glands were damaged by the same radiaiton. No matter how careful the radiation is used, there are secondary results.

Keep him in your prayers as he continues to survive cancer.

Tommy

From Ben Harper:

Following message is from Ben Harper:

My dad is in the hospital in Dayton, Ohio (Good Sam.). He had a kidney transplant a few years ago so he is monitored closely. He had been running a fever for a couple of days, and the clinic in Cincinnati that monitors him said that he had a UTI. On Saturday his fever spiked and is oxygen levels went low. He is stable but the doctors feel he has an infection in his blood but they don't know the source. They don't think the UTI is the source. They have called in a rare disease doctor so hopefully he will be able to find out what's going on. He is still running a fever and very weak but not in any real pain.

New Newsletter

Just wanted to let everyone know that this week's newsletter is posted. Have a good week.

Chad

YAY! Luke and Andrea. While we are on a baby note for those of you that know The Bryants, I received this email today from one of the ladies that we scrapbook with:

Janet Bryant had her baby David Andrew - Tuesday Aug 16, 5:42 pm 8 lbs. 2 oz, 20 inches dark black hair After cropping with me on Tuesday morning........ at ~3:30 pm her water broke... she drove herself and James (4 yrs old) to the hospital... her husband met her there after driving through business traffic.........getting there in time and he arrived at 5:42 pm!!!!!!!!!!! Way to Go!


Whew! Janet was making me a little nervous there. Talk about your fast labor. Praise the Lord for a safe and healthy delivery.

Praise

Luke and Andrea are having a baby...... BOY!

This week's newsletter is up......FINALLY!

Sorry that it took me a little longer to get this weeks newsletter up. However, everything is up now & everyone should be able to see it. Just wanted to let everyone know.


Chad

Bates' Prayer Request

Hello everyone. I have a prayer request that I would like for everyone to please for. My grandmother is having difficulties with some medications that she is taking right now. She went to the doctor today & they are trying to find out what the problems (side effects) are. So, the doctors switched her meds & are going to try this out for 2 weeks & then she goes back in for a check-up, 2 weeks from today. So, please pray for both her and my grandfather during this time period, for their strength, and for answers to unanswered questions. Thank you very much.


Chad

Saturday Night Parent's Night Out!

It's not to late if you have not signed up for child care for this Saturday! If you would like to add your kids to the list please call me at 755-0651.

For those of you who are taking advantage of this opportunity, please have your children at the church at 5:00 pm at the preschool drop-off. This is located at the back of the church. If you turn at the Youth worship center and drive around the fellowship hall and come up the little hill the entrance is on the left. There is a covered drive-tru that says Pre-school drop-off!!!

Please make sure that your plans allow you to make it back to the church at 8:00 sharp! This is not our Life Group schedule. LOL!!!

Siggers' Prayer Request

The following is from Ashleigh Siggers

I really didn’t learn anything new from the doctor yesterday. I pretty sure a laparoscopic surgery will be the only way to find out if I do or do not have endometriosis. I have to do a test and send it back. The great part is tomorrow is the exact day I need to take the test, it takes 5 days to get back, and then I will see her a couple of days after she gets the results back. She is hopefully going to put me on something that will stop endometriosis from growing (incase I do have it). She is leaving and starting a new practice and all this just happened to fit in while she is still at this job. Isn’t God so good!

Thanks for all the prayers!!!!!

I really didn’t learn anything new from the doctor yesterday. I pretty sure a laparoscopic surgery will be the only way to find out if I do or do not have endometriosis. I have to do a test and send it back. The great part is tomorrow is the exact day I need to take the test, it takes 5 days to get back, and then I will see her a couple of days after she gets the results back. She is hopefully going to put me on something that will stop endometriosis from growing (incase I do have it). She is leaving and starting a new practice and all this just happened to fit in while she is still at this job. Isn’t God so good!

Thanks for all the prayers!!!!!

Prayers

Well the Pritchard Family is off on a RV road trip this weekend. We are heading to Alabama to camp with some birthmark buddies(as we call them). We will not be in Life Group on Sunday. Please pray for travel mercies, and that we won't end up like that movie "RV" with Robin Williams. That would not be good! Have a Happy Labor Day everyone, and see ya when we get back

Another modification

Hey everyone, it's me, Chad, again. I made another change to our blogsite. If you will notice on the lower, right-hand side of the page, I have added an additional link that will take you directly to the "class pics." I did this, so that you will be able to get to them in the future and not have to search back through all of the posts, to try to find the date of the post that I placed today's post & the link to the site on. So, either link (the one that in the post, or the one on the right-hand side) should take you to the pics. Any problems, let me know. Hope everyone likes what I did. See ya Sunday.

Chad

Family Pics Slideshow

Hello everyone,

Well, I waited on everyone to get their pictures in as long as I could for the project that I have been working on. :o) I could not wait any longer, I wanted everyone to see what I have put together for our class to see. I hope that everyone likes what I have done with the pictures. Please give me some feedback and let me know how you feel about it. Also, if you have not turned in your pictures, please continue to do so. I can still use them and rework what I've done. Thanks and I hope that everyone "enjoys the show........."

Chad

http://s380.photobucket.com/albums/oo250/hodsonlifegroup/?albumview=slideshow&mediafilter=images

Prayer Request

Please pray for my family. This has been a busy week in my extended family for medical problems. I won't go into great detail because there are about 7 people that have new or worsening issues.

Thanks,
Chad D.

Newsletter

There will not be a newsletter this week. If you have any prayer requests you can send them to myself via e-mail. Any announcements will be posted to the blog daily.

Hope you have a wonderful week.

Parents Night Out

The College ministry is hosting a Parent Night Out for just our class! It will be Saturday, September 6th from 5-8.

Emily White- Prayer Request

Lisa, Could you send out this update on my dad Harvey Hill's test results. His test came back and the cancer has not spread but the cells are still active. They are going to do some more tests to see if there are any other problems and see what they can do to reduce the pain he is in.

Thanks,
Emily White

Great Links

Chad --
Thank you so much for adding the links to the church, FBA, and David's Blog.

Hey guys,

I just checked out the family ministry blog. I am so excited at what David has done. I am esp. looking forward to the articles. Hopefully see some of you all after while.

Remember, tonight is the scrapbook night @ the church from 6-11. You just need to bring a snack and a drink! (No HACM allowed!)
Also, my dad just put together a FBC families blog. Hopefully the link will attach! It is very cool.
http://fbcfamilyministry.blogspot.com

Prayer Request

My stepmom called yesterday and said they had to cancel my dad's chemo yesterday because he had swollen lymphnodes in his throat.  He is having a PET scan tomorrow.  Please pray for good results.  Thanks, Tarah

7 years ago. . .

LJ decided it would be a good idea to marry me.

I am very lucky indeed. :)

I Posted LGNS

Hello everyone. I posted the newsletter that Lisa does such an excellent job on for us every week. Sorry that I did not get the pictures published on there. Everything else is on there though. Unlike before, when I did not have everyone's address, everyone should be able to see it now. If you have any troubles, please let me know.

Also, as a reminder again. If you will (or want to) please send me a picture of you & spouse (& family, if this is case) & I will fix us up a pretty cool little contact page. Just send these to my e-mail address. (bates.chad@gmail.com) If you do not have access to a scanner, or cannot send them via e-mail, just bring me a photo next week & I'll fix it up for you on the tech stuff that I've got at home.

Everybody have a good week.


Chad

Men's fellowship Saturday August 16th@ 6:30 P.M.

Hey guys,

Don't forget that our NFL Fantasy football draft is coming up this weekend (Sat Aug 16th 6:30 P.M.) at my house. Draft starts @ 7:00 P.M. sharp! I have sent each of you an email with the information. If you didn't recieve it give me a call. Please sign your team up ASAP so that I can begin getting the draft order prepared. We've got plenty of room (4 signed up so far).

Hello,
You have been invited to join Tim's fantasy football league (K-Town Armchair QBs) at FOXSports.com.

To join the league, click on the link above or go to the Fantasy Football home page at FOXSports.com, click on the 'Join a League" button and enter the League ID and Password listed below.

League ID: 69388 League Password: TrustintheLord

You will receive a confirmation email with further details once you complete the registration process.

Humphrey Residence
6957 Wyndham Pointe Lane
Knoxville, TN 37931 (Karns) Subdivison next to Ingles on Oak Ridge Hwy.
(865) 670-9300

I'll have some snacks. Feel free to bring you own favorite or a soft drink.

Back Home

We are back home from the hospital. Susanna is feeling much better. Thanks for all the prayers.
-Ben, Susanna, and Meredith

Prayer Request

I also ran into Josh Hipshire this week. He has asked that you all pray for him and his family in an unspoken request.

Prayer Request

Hey all,
Elaine, Mike's mom, had a test run while we were at the beach and it showed that the tumor was growing again. She had a biopsy and finally after 3 years they were able to determine it is actually cancer, adenocarcinoma to be exact. She goes for another test on Tuesday and then some lung tests to determine if she will be able to have surgery. The huge praise it that it is curable with surgery or radiation, but they would prefer to do surgery if her lungs can stand it. I/we appreciate all your prayers for our family.

It's me again!!!! Just talked to Jill Morton. She said she and baby were doing well. She is not getting much sleep at night but she said it is much better than being pregnant!!! She sounded really good and was excited about the class bringing dinner tonight(thank you Ginger and Tracy). Thanks to everyone who brought gifts to shower their new baby, Logan!!!! I think this is the last time today I will post something....

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I just got off the phone with Susanna. She said Tuesday she started to notice that she was weezing and her feet, legs, and hips were swelling. She just thought she was getting a cold or something, but as the day went on she was having a really hard time breathing. Ben took her to the ER and her oxygen level was at 87 percent and they want it above 95. They ran some tests for a heart disease and it came back negative. They admitted her and were able to get on a floor that the baby could stay with her. The doctors have told her that it is because she labored for so long that her body is having a hard time getting rid of the fluid. She said she for sure has to stay tonight but thinks they will be able to go home tomorrow. Ben is taking off an entire month so he will be able to help her. Continue to pray for the Harper family.

We missed everyone Sunday! We had a great vacation, though! I got a call this morning from church saying that Susanna had been taken to the emergency room at UT. She was having trouble breathing. I tried to call them this afternoon and there wasn't an answer. I took Edan yesterday to get shots and they were at the doctor also. She, Ben, and Meredith seemed to all be doing fine. As soon as I find something out I will repost. Be praying. Thanks! Allyson

Glad the trip and "celebration" went well Chad. It will be good to see you all too, Sherrods. Andy and I will be teaching Ty's Sunday School class this weekend so we will not be in Life Group. We will be praying for all of the kiddos who will be starting school next week. See you all Sunday.

-Ginger

Directions to the Hodson Lifegroup Class

Place: North Wing B. Enter from the right outside of the sanctuary.

If you have any questions about the location, please give Brent or the church office a call for directions.

Lisa

YEAH -- I can. I might get the hang of this yet.

Lisa

Thanks Chad -- I think i might be able to post now.

Hello Everyone!!

Just wanted to know directions to the new class.

We miss you all and cant wait to get back!!

Congrats to all the new parents too! We cant wait to see all the new little members of the Hodoson Life Group Tribe. LOL

The Sherrod Family
Randy, April, & Miss Leah

Thank you for your prayers....

Hello everyone. I wanted to tell everyone thank you for your prayers while I was gone to the "celebration" of my uncle's death. Everything went very well with the service. My family is doing fine and they are holding together strong. Thank you all for your prayers.

On another note, I received an e-mail stating that some people are having problems posting to the blog. I went back through today and rechecked and reset everything, to ensure that it was set up correctly. So, now you should all receive an "invitation" in your e-mail today, inviting you to join the "Hodson Life Group" blog. What you need to do (if you are having problems posting) is follow the directions that accompany that invitation that was sent out. It tells you the exact info about joining the group, setting up your blog account, etc. So, everyone should be able to post if you follow those directions.

If you still have problems, let me know. Have a great week.


Chad

Meredith Avery is here!!!

Hi everyone! Brent and I talked to Susanna today and Meredith Avery is here!! She labored for 24 hrs. and then opted for a c-section. Mom and baby are both doing fine. Meredith weighs 7 lbs. 12 oz. and is 19.5 inches long. She was born at 12:57 a.m. Ben, Susanna, and Avery will be coming home Sunday or Monday. Please continue to pray for them as they adjust to being new parents!! We will miss everyone tomorrow!! Don't forget about the stock the nursery shower for Brian and Jill. Brent and Allyson

Prayer Request

Hello everyone. I (we) just wanted to let you all know that we would not be there Sunday b/c I am going to my uncle's memorial service. It is on Monday, in Bowling Green, KY, so we b/c of driving arrangements, etc. we are not going to be @ church.
Please pray for my family, especially my aunt, cousin, & grandparents, on Monday evening, which is when the Memorial service is going to take place. Thank you all and have a good weekend.

Chad & Leslie

New easy to download e-mail list

For any of you out there who want to try this out, here ya go..........
I have worked on the e-mail list again & created a ".csv" file, which is a file where all you should have to do is download it to your desktop, then open up whatever e-mail account it is that you use (Yahoo!, G-mail, etc.), then go to your "Contacts" page and Upload New Contacts. Then, "Browse" to your desktop where you saved the file to, open it / save it (depending on your computer), then PRESTO! all of the classes e-mail list should be downloaded into your account, without you having to type everything out. Good luck. If you have any questions, let me know...

Praise!

My grandmother did great in her surgery and they were able to do the procedure without any problems! Thanks for your prayers. Also, Tim's mom is doing well after her surgery and Tim can wait a bit before having his wisdom teeth/cyst removed.

I think the Dunlap family is loving the blog! :)

Heather

Im here

Be lonely no more. I am here.

Chad Davis

It is very lonely here

I'm waiting for someone else to join the conversation.

Okay, update, luckily Chad changed the pink background.

Am I crazy or is this the pinkest background I have ever seen in the blogosphere? My computer is mad at me now because it had to display something that pink.

First one to post! Dunlap family rules the school.