Getting to Know...Ginger!

1.What is your full name?
-Ginger Leigh Jordan Aldridge
2. When were you born?
-October 28, 1956
3. Where were you born?
-Crossett, AR
4. How many brothers or sisters do you have?
-1 older sister, Judy and 1 older brother, Wayne
5. How did Calvin propose to you?
-He had me reach in his coat pocket while he held it open and much to my glee there was a ring in there! It was in the box, of course.
6. What is your favorite thing about Calvin?
-He's true blue to me and God and he makes me feel safe.
7. What qualities in your children make you the most proud?
-That they both love and serve Jesus and that they have great empathy & compassion for others.
8. What is your favorite memory of Sophia?
-Oh my, where do I begin! The day she was born was life changing for me. A good time was plopping her in the middle of a table at Andy's in Little Rock and handing her a big ole ice cream cone. You can imagine the rest!
9.What are you most looking forward to about having a grand baby boy?
-Him being cuddly and to smell him-there's nothing on earth like that new baby smell!
10. If you could only have one food to eat for the rest of your life, what would it be?
-Chips and Calvin's homemade salsa.
11. What three things would you like to learn how to do?
-Quilt, play the piano, crochet
12. If you had the ability to participate in the Olympics, which event would you choose?
-Well, beach volleyball, of course!

Prayer Requests - Week of September 28

We had a great class this past Sunday. It was so good to see everybody there! We're going to start a new series next week, so stay tuned to what it will be exactly.

Prayer Requests:

• Bridgette Cardona's aunt, Peggy Spakes, is having surgery on Thursday to remove part of her vocal cords. She is still having trouble with her heart and breathing, and will be hoarse from now on. Pray for a smooth surgery and quick recovery so she can get back to her three children.
• Paige Burke (Michelle & Austin) saw the GI doctor last week and they think she had a parasite. Fortunately it has run its course, and has recovered. Praise God!
• My dad is starting chemo treatments today. Please pray that there will be little side effects from the drugs and he will not get discouraged. We are so thankful for all of your prayers this far, but still have some more praying to do.
• Mac will have a physical this week for this new job he's interviewing for. Pray that God will continue to open doors if this is the direction he needs to go.
• On October 24, Jacob takes his big engineering test. Pray that he will do good and will pass with flying colors!
• Holly's brother Nathan is graduating from officer school soon so continue to pray for him as he serves our country in the military.

Father, we present these requests to you and ask that you be involved with each one of them. We ask that you give us the ability to know your will, and also give us the peace to accept it. You are an awesome God and we are so thankful for your many blessings. In Your Son's Name, Amen.

OTHER NEWS: Get your calendars out. October 18th will be a fall picnic for our class and families, and on October 26th, we'll have a diapers/wipes shower for Holly and John Paul. There will be more about this later, but just wanted you to save those dates.

Class News...

Brandon and Brittany found out yesterday that they are expecting a boy! Baby Webb will arrive in February. We can't wait to meet him! Congratulations, Brandon and Brittany!

Getting to Know...Calvin!

1. What is your full name? -Calvin Kemp Aldridge
2. When were you born? -May 12, 1952
3. Where were you born? -Yazoo City, Mississippi
4. How many brothers and/or sisters do you have?

-I have three brothers (one is deceased).

5. What is your favorite thing about your wife?
-Ginger loves God and she loves people.
6. Do you have any children?
-Andrew Jordan and Amanda Sue
7. Do you have any grandchildren?
-Sophia (To see a picture, click here.)
8. Do you have any pets?

-We have a golden doodle named Gus. (To see a picture, click here.)

9. Where is the most interesting place you have visited? -Lima, Peru
10. If you had the ability to compete in the Olympics, which event would you choose? -High jump
11. If you could only have one food to eat for the rest of your life, what would it be? -Homemade biscuits and milk gravy
12. What three things would you like to learn how to do?
-(1) Speak Spanish (2) Play guitar (3) Use an SLR camera

Prayer Requests and SS News

When you pray this week, lift up the following requests:

• Mac had a job interview and it went well. Melissa and the kids are sick, so pray they will recover quickly.
• Kari had an unspoken request for her parents.
• Brent's dad is doing physical therapy to help recover from bypass surgery. He is doing much better, but is not in good health.
• Jon Steelman's dad had hip replacement surgery last week. Pray for a quick recovery for him, and also for his mother who will be taking care of him.
• Paige Burke goes to the doctor this week - pray that they will find what is causing her stomach issues.

Father, We lift up these requests to you today, and ask that you give healing and comfort where needed. We know you are in control of everything, and help us to put our faith and trust in you. In Jesus Name, Amen.

SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS: We are wrapping up our series on roles in marriage, and will begin another series within the next few weeks. This is a great time to invite someone to visit our class or to tell those who haven't been there in a while that we've missed them.

Bro. Greg's sermons have been focused on marriage as well. The Fireproofing series is based on the new movie that is coming out on Friday. Click here to see the movie trailer. If anybody would like to see it this coming weekend, leave a comment and we can get a group together and go see it.

I hope you guys have a great week! If there is any news you'd like to put on the blog, send me or Katy an email and we'll get the word out! Love ya'll!

Happy Birthday, Holly!

Party Pictures!

Sunday School News

Prayer Requests:

• Austin and Michelle B. - daughter, Paige, is having health issues and is seeing a specialist this week

• Jon S. - dad, Charles, having hip replacement surgery on Tuesday; sister's home was damaged in storm

New Study:

We discussed options for our new study that will begin when we conclude 'Rocking the Roles.' If you have any suggestions please feel free to leave a comment or e-mail Calvin.

We're STILL Having a Party!

The Razorback game has been postponed due to 'Ike', but the party will go on! The Haywoods sent an e-mail to let everyone know we will still have food and fellowship as we play Wii (bowling, tennis and Guitar Hero). By the way, if you haven't already, please e-mail Laura (lhaywood@spp.org) to let her know you are coming and what food you would like to bring. Looking forward to seeing everyone!