Welcome Ryan Charles!

Kelley and Jeremy Hefner are proud to announce the birth of Ryan Charles today (12-31-2009) at 12:36 p.m. He was 6 lbs and 2 oz, and looks like Jeremy. Mom and baby are doing fine. We will start meals for them in the coming week, so stay tuned for sign-up for that.

Christmas Party Fun!

We want to say a big Thank You to Greg and Robin for opening their home to all of us last Sunday night. Here are the pictures that I took...please enjoy! 

Christmas Party Info

Hope you all have marked your calendars for Sunday night's Sunday School Christmas Party at the Veazey's (61Cossatot, Cabot).  We'll be having heavy hors d'oeuvres beginning at 5 p.m., and there will be childcare at the church until 8 p.m.
So far, this is what we have for food. Please fill free to bring whatever you'd like!

Haywoods- sausage dip & chips, plates, napkins (maybe something else too)

Hefners- dessert

Hills- lil smokies, cheese ball, other fun food

McEntires- meatballs

McDonalds- veggie tray

Theisings- dessert

Steelmans- dessert and something else

Also, if you bought things for the Big Brothers Big Sisters family, please bring that with you so that Robin can take it to BBBS.

Looking forward to a good time with all of you!

March to the Manger and Church Holiday Schedule

Hey ya'll - I saw this info today on the church website and thought I would post it again here, and also remind you of some upcoming events.

Girls - our last bible study day will be this coming Sunday, the 6th. At 5 p.m., so we'll see you there.

Also, save the date for our Sunday School Christmas party will be December 13th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m at the Veazey's house. There will be nursery provided for the kids, and they will need to be picked up before 8 from the church. We'll pass around a food sign-up sheet in a few weeks like we did for Thanksgiving.


MARCH TO THE MANGER

On Sunday, December 6, you have the opportunity to give a worthy, sacrificial offering for Global Missions. First Baptist Church is celebrating the climax of our Global Mission Emphasis with our annual March To The Manger. Through our Global Mission Offering we support the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions, the Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions, and the Dixie Jackson State Missions Offering used right here in Arkansas. All of these offerings are used to help support over 10,000 missionaries and to help strengthen gospel outreach worldwide. In addition your generous offering will help finance evangelism projects in Guatemala as well as our new church plant in Wichita, Kansas. A portion of your gifts will help feed hungry families through the World Hunger Funds of our mission boards. And lastly, you will impact the lives of many orphans and other people in Bulgaria with the love of Jesus. Let us all bring a worthy offering that comes from a heart for missions and for the world. Give – and then let us watch and be utterly amazed at what God does with and through the combined offerings of His people.



HOLIDAY SCHEDULE 2009 - 2010

Saturday, December 5th, Christmas Cookie Swap, the Commons, 10:00-11:00am
Sunday, December 6th, Christmas Musical “Have No Fear”, worship center, 6:30pm
Tuesday, December 8th, WeeCare Christmas Production, worship center, 6:30pm
Sunday, December 13th, Carol Sing, worship center, 6:30pm
Sunday, December 20th, Lord’ Supper, worship center, 6:30pm
Wednesday, December 23rd, NO WEDNESDAY EVENING ACTIVITIES
Thursday, December 24th, OFFICES OPEN
Thursday, December 24th, Christmas Eve service, worship center, 6:00pm
Friday, December 25th, OFFICES CLOSED
Sunday, December 27th, JOINT WORSHIP SERVICE at 10:30am
Sunday, December 27th, NO EVENING SERVICES
Monday, December 28th, OFFICES CLOSED
Wednesday, December 30th, NO WEDNESDAY EVENING ACTIVITIES
Thursday, December 31st, OFFICES OPEN
Friday, January 1st, OFFICES CLOSED

Christmas Gifts for the Adopted Family

Hey girls -

Don't forget about the family that we've adopted for Christmas from Big Brothers Big Sisters. We all signed up to buy clothes and games for the kids in this family, so please bring your wrapped gifts to the Christmas party on the 13th. Robin will take them then and give them to BBBS to distribute.

Email Robin if you have any questions - robinas80@hotmail.com

Cabot Open House Crawl and Thanksgiving Gathering

Well, it's been too long since the blog has been updated. We'll try to do a better job of keeping this up-to-date.  If you're new to the class and to this site, you'll see some pictures along the sidebar. If you would like to add yours or would like to update it, please email it to me - lhaywood@spp.org - and I will put it up there. Also, if you have a family blog that you would like to add, send that to me as well.

This coming Sunday is our annual Cabot Open House Crawl and Thanksgiving Gathering. The girls will meet at the church around 1:30, and we will come back to the church between 4 and 4:30. We will take a church van (with permission of course!), and ride around town visiting all of the Christmas open houses. It's a good time for fellowship and shopping!

Afterwards, we will meet at Calvin and Ginger's house for dinner with everybody (men and children included)! Their address is 25 Ridge Road (Go up Rockwood from Hwy 89, turn left on the second street, and they are the 7th house on the left), and they will have brisket and ham prepared for us. The following list is what everybody else has signed up for:

Salads: 
Wootens

Vegetables: 
McEntires - corn pudding
McDonalds - sweet potatoes
Keenans - broccoli and rice casserole
Hills - dressing
Rowes - green bean casserole

Drinks:
Wootens
Veazeys - ice and tea

Desserts:
McEntires - pumpkin pie
Steelmans
Jennifer Jones

Your Choice:
Theisings - mac n cheese
Steelmans
Haywoods - plates, napkins, cups, dinner rolls

Ya'll - my mouth is watering just thinking about all of this! It's going to be a great time of fellowship, and if there is someone you haven't seen in a while, be sure to invite them to come along!

Also, mark your calendars for December 13th. That will be our Christmas party hosted by the Veazeys, and there will be childcare provided by the church. We'll have a sign-up list for food in December, so stay tuned!

-Laura

Birthdays!

Happy (late) Birthday to Jeremy!

His birthday was Sunday, Sept. 20th.

Today is Amanda Rowe's birthday!

Happy Birthday, Amanda!

Change of Plans...

We're still having a pizza party tonight, but we're going to have it at our house (Jacob and Katy's house). The weather doesn't look like it's going to cooperate, so we'll just get together here.

Party starts at 6pm! Hope you can make it!

If you need directions, call us at 479-264-5988 or 479-264-5982.

Dessert Club and Picnic - This Week!

Hey girls - we're having Dessert Club this Thursday night at my house! Can't wait to see everybody. For those of you who are new, you don't need to bring anything. I'll provide the dessert.

Edit: After a summer hiatus, it's time for another Sunday School Social! This Saturday, September 12th, we're going to have a family picnic at Kerr Station Road Park beginning at 6 p.m. Everybody bring $5 and your own drinks, and we'll get pizza, play games, and let the kids run around.

Hope to see everybody there!

The park is actually located near the corner of Kerr Station Road and Campground Road. Go here to find a picture of it.

"Thanks!" from Greg and Robin

Greg and I are so grateful for all the food everyone has brought! It has been so nice to not have to cook and spend the time enjoying Jake together at night! We are very lucky to have such wonderful people (and so many good cooks) in our lives to share this time with! Thank you to everyone!!

Robin Veazey

Happy Birthday Robin!

Hope it's a good one!

Breakfast Goodies for Class

Yesterday we passed around a sign-up sheet for everybody to take a turn bringing breakfast snacks and\or doughnuts.

8-30-09 - McEntires
9-6-09 - NO CLASS
9-13-09 - Wootens
9-20-09 - McDonalds
9-27-09 - Rowes
10-4-09 - Steemans
10-11-09 -Hefners
10-18-09 - Hills
10-25-09 - Haywoods
11-1-09 - Veazeys

Hope everybody has a great week!

Good News!

First of all, I wanted to congratulate Jeremy and Kelley H. They found out this week that they are having a little BOY! We're so excited for you two!

Also, we have a praise for the Veazey family. Jake passed his follow-up hearing test!

Happy Birthday Michelle!

It was yesterday, and we all hope it was a good one!

Feed the Veazey's!

Here is the list of families preparing meals for Greg, Robin and Jake. If you didn't have a chance to sign up and would like to provide a meal, contact me or sign up in Sunday school next Sunday. Thanks so much!

Wednesday, August 12: Brent and Laura Haywood
Friday, August 14: Nathan and Amanda Rowe
Monday, August 17: Jon and Kristin Steelman
Tuesday, August 18: Chris and Nicarah Wooten
Thursday, August 20: Ryan and Ashley McDonald
Saturday, August 22: Johnathan and Kari Tate
Monday, August 24: Jacob and Katy Hill
Tuesday, August 25: Jeremy and Kelley Hefner
Wednesday, August 26: Mac and Melissa McEntire

If you have any questions or need directions, feel free to call me (479) 264-5982. Also, please plan on delivering the meals by 6pm. Thanks, again!

Dessert Club Tomorrow Night

Hey Ladies!

It's that time again. We're getting together at Amanda Rowe's house tomorrow night at 7 p.m. for Dessert Club.

22 Sioux Drive, Austin, is where they live.

See ya'll there!

From Greg and Robin

"Greg and I want to thank everyone in the class so much for their wonderful baby gifts and generosity. We really enjoyed the fellowship on Sunday after church and getting to know everyone a little better. We both feel so blessed to be part of a great church group, and especially one full of moms and dads to offer us great advice. This is an exciting time for both of us, but also one full of questions and anxiety. It makes us feel more confident to know each of you is there to offer advice when needed! Thank you again for the baby shower and the MUCH NEEDED diapers, wipes and baby necessities!"

Robin Veazey

Diaper Shower!

This Sunday, we will have our traditional potluck and diapers/wipes shower for Greg and Robin Veazey. Baby Jake will be here soon, so bring something yummy and we'll fellowship right after church in the G-lab area. In case you're not familiar, go to the preschool area and go straight down the hall. The room will be on your right.

See you Sunday!!!

Here's the menu so far:

Ginger: Cake

Kristin: Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Laura: Spinach Dip/Chips

Katy: Deli Sandwiches/Appetizer Meatballs

Prayer Request

Please pray for Jon and Kristin's friend, Kelly S. She just recently found out she has cancer. The doctors believe they have removed all visible signs of cancer, but there are still cancer cells present. She will begin chemo therapy soon. Kristin said they went to visit her today and she is doing well and is ready to fight. Please pray that all remaining cancer will disappear.

Kelly and her husband Josh went to high school with Jon.

Happy Birthday Katy!

It was yesterday - but we still wish you a happy birthday!!!

Dessert Club - TONIGHT!

Hey girls - don't forget that tonight is Dessert Club at Kelly's House (307 Dakota - behind Kroger).

See you there!

Anyone interested in going to Honduras?

Hey guys,
I am going back to Honduras in February, and we have a couple of spots left on our team. If any of you guys are interested or know someone who is, then let me know. The team that is going is the original McGehee team that is basically my second family (and my real family too). Oh and don't worry about not having any experience. We have farmers in the kitchen and teachers in the pharmacy, so what you currently do doesn't really matter. If you're anxious about traveling to another country, then this is the group you want to be with - all seasoned veterans who love the Honduras people, but most importantly love God.
-Laura

----- Forwarded Message ----
From: Ronnie Norris ronnie.norris@sbcglobal.net
Sent: Tuesday, June 9, 2009 8:14:32 AM
Subject: Feb 2010 Team

Hola Amigos,

Here are the open positons available on our Feb 2010 team.
1-Dentist
1-Dental Instrument Tech
2-Bible School workers
1-Liquid specialist (pharmacy)
1-one kitchen worker
1-one pastor/preacher.

If you sense God calling you to fill these positions, I need a completed application and $100 deposit.Our next team Meeting will be Tuesday, June 16, @ 06:30 in the Fellowship Hall at FBC, McGehee. We will need to talk about plans for the Saturday, July 11 training in Little Rock with Bob Fielding with the Arkansas Baptist Stave Convention. God is at work with our team.

See you next Tuesday,
General Norris

Cook-out This Saturday!

Brent and I would like to invite everybody to our house Saturday evening for hamburgers and hot dogs. It looks like the weather will be perfect to sit outside, so bring camp chairs if you have them. We'll have ladder golf set up, and feel free to bring the kiddos if you have those too.

Please let me know if you can make it so we will have enough meat, also let me know what you'd like to bring. We will need chips, dip, dessert, and drinks.

Leave a comment here or send me an email: lhaywood@spp.org.

Hope to see you on Saturday!
-Laura

Guy's Movie Night!

Ok, I was wanting to go to the early showing of Star Trek on the Chenal 9 Imax screen and it starts at 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. If we go to the 4 p.m. showing we can catch Wolverine afterword at 7:25 p.m. and have about 45 minutes in between to grab a bite to eat nearby. Hope this works for everyone, let me know if it doesn't. I could also go for the 1:00 showing of Star Trek too. Call me at 501-351-2481

Johnathan

Upcoming Activities

Summer is here ya'll, and of course that means more get-togethers are in the works. Here's what we've got coming up in the month of May.

Guy's Double Feature Movie Night - This Saturday Night. We'll post more details as soon as they become available.

Dessert Club - Robin's house - May 28th - 7 p.m.

Memorial Day Weekend Get-Together (For those of us who hate Riverfest and aren't going out of town)- The Haywood's House - 6 p.m. - Menu TBD

Put all of these on your calendar so you won't forget. We've got other things planned for June and July, so stay tuned!

Happy Birthday Kristin!

Sunday Potluck

Instead of doing a potluck Sunday after church, Ginger is going to bring lasagna for our main course. I'll bring salad, and Katy is bringing dessert. Anybody want to volunteer to bring some garlic bread?

This should be a lot easier for everybody, and we can enjoy the last Sunday the Rhodes will be with us and visit with the new folks!

Going Away Party for the Rhodes

Mac and Melissa would like to invite everyone to their house Saturday, May 2nd for a Going Away Party for John Paul and Holly Rhodes. They will be making hamburgers and hot dogs, so if you are planning to attend please leave a comment here or call Melissa at (757) 327-2404. The party starts at 6pm. Hope to see you there!

Don't Forget...

Girls:

Dessert Club is tomorrow at my house! Starts at 7pm!

Guys:

Contact Jon S. or Jacob H. if you are interested in attending Dave Ramsey's Town Hall for Hope event tomorrow. It will be hosted by New Life Church of Cabot and it starts at 7pm.

I'm looking forward to seeing you all!

Dessert Club Next Thursday!

Dessert Club will be next Thursday, April 23rd. I'm hosting it this month, so make your way over to 60 Ryleigh Circle and be ready to eat some yummy treats! The fun will start at 7pm. I can't wait! If you need directions, give me a call at 479-264-5982.

April 5th

Happy Belated Birthday to Brent Haywood!

Dessert Club - This Thursday!

Hi Ladies,

It's time again for Dessert Club, so come on over to 18 Matthews Lane at 7 p.m. to enjoy some girl time and dessert. Come comfy and invite a friend if you'd like.

See ya'll Thursday!

Laura

P.S. If you need directions to my hizzy, let me know.

Meal Schedule for the Webb's

Tuesday, March 3rd: The Hill's
Wednesday, March 4th: Lana Ballard
Friday, March 6th: The Cardona's
Sunday, March 8th: The Steelman's
Tuesday, March 10th: The Haywood's
Thursday, March 12th: The Rhode's
Saturday, March 14th: The Tate's
Monday, March 16th: The Swope's

If you would like to feed Brandon and Brittany, please leave a comment or e-mail me at hill.katy@yahoo.com. If you need directions to their house, give me a call at (479) 264-5982. Thank you all so much!

Brayden is Here!

Congratulations, Brandon and Brittany Webb!

Brayden Michael Webb was born at 4:59am on March 1, 2009
He was 20 inches long and weighed 7 lbs, 3 oz.

Mom and baby are healthy and doing well!

Happy Birthday, Kari!

Dessert Club - Next Thursday!

Prayer Requests for Today

• Holly's Dad, David Wagnon, is having total knee replacement surgery. The procedure started at 1:00pm, so pray all goes well and that he won't have any complications while he recovers.

• Austin and Michelle's little girl, Paige, is having her tonsils removed today. She will be spending the night in the hospital tonight, so pray for a successful surgery and a good night.

Thanks!

Just a Reminder...

What: Potluck/Diaper and Wipes Shower for Brandon, Brittany and Baby Brayden Webb
When: Sunday, February 8 immediately following the 2nd service
Where: Room 111 (room across from our room)

Bring some food and join us as we help Brandon and Brittany prepare for the arrival of Brayden. He'll be here soon!

What are you bringing?
Kristin: lasagna
Katy: chicken and wild rice soup and cake
Laura: hashbrown casserole, rolls and salad
Holly: poppy seed chicken

Prayer Request for Mac

Mac is having some health issues and he needs our prayers. Melissa has asked that we pray for healing, wisdom for his doctors and comfort for Mac. Here's what Melissa wrote in the 'What's Going On' section in case you want more details:

"Mac had to have surgery to remove a kind of abscess, but because of something it is touching they couldn't do it. He may have to be sent to Germany for the surgery which could potentially have some pretty severe side effects. So please pray for healing, for wisdom for the doctors, and for him being so far from home and going through this all alone. Thanks!"

Almighty God, we know you are in control of all things. We also know that you are the Great Physician able to heal anything. We pray that you would heal Mac. We also pray you would make your presence known to him in tangible ways. Thank you for answering our prayers. Amen.

Also, please pray for Melissa, Tre and Maya. Melissa is getting over the flu and Tre and Maya have both been sick. Maya seems to be feeling better, but Tre is running fever and experiencing some of the same symptoms Melissa had earlier this week.

Diaper Shower/Potluck

On Sunday, February 8, we will have a diaper shower and potluck for Brandon and Brittany Webb immediately following the second service.

Bring a package of diapers, baby wipes and your favorite dish and join us as we help the Webb's prepare for the arrival of Brayden Michael.

Super Bowl Party!

Where: Jacob and Katy Hill's House
60 Ryleigh Circle
When: Sunday, February 1 @ 6pm

Bring an appetizer OR dessert and join us for an evening of football, food and fun! Kids are welcome!

Larry's Pizza Dinner

To all available:
The Tate family and the Hill family are planning to eat at Larry's Pizza in Cabot on this Friday (23rd) at 6:00 P.M. If you would like to join us, we would love to see you!

Laura's Requests for Sunday

Sunday - Pray:
1. For team members as they attend church services that others may see & hear how God worked in their lives in Honduras this past week
2. That as team members tell about their mission trip to Honduras that God be glorified
3. Thank God for the work that He did in each team member’s life.
4. That each team member continue to be “on mission”, have divine appointments with the lost & have courage & boldness sharing the plan of salvation

Laura's Requests for Saturday

Saturday - Pray:
1. That team members will arrive at the airport on time, all bags meet airline guidelines, check-in proceed efficiently, & all board the departing airplane
2. That team members will remain positive, even with frustrations, so that everybody they encounter today will see Christ in them
3. For divine appointments today courage for team members to share the plan of salvation
4. For air and ground safety and for those responsible for it
5. For ease in proceeding through customs, that all luggage arrive safely & promptly
6. For travel safety for friends/family members & for safety in returning home
7. Pray for a restful night’s sleep and energy to wake up and attend church services

Laura's Requests for Friday

Friday - Pray:
1. For continued health & safety of team members
2. Praise God for the translators & Honduran staff as they have given of themselves for the advancement of the Kingdom. Pray for their continued work in Honduras
3. For U.S. team members that the Holy Spirit will continue to work in their lives & use experiences this week to grow spiritually, & share with others what God did this week in Honduras
4. For team members today that others they encounter today will see Christ in them
5. For continued divine appointments
6. That team members will sleep well and arise easily & joyfully for departure

Laura's Requests for Thursday

Thursday – Pray:
1. That departure activities proceed with ease and efficiency & all will assist
2. Praise God for the work that He did this week, for those attending the clinics & church that the Holy Spirit will continue to work in their lives and that they act as He leads
3. Pray for the local church that it will grow in numbers & spirit as they disciple themselves & others
4. For travel safety and the health of all team members & proper functioning of ALL travel vehicles & continued unity & flexibility
5. Thank God for the improved facilities provided and the ability to “clean up” and rest

Prayer Requests

Amanda: Pray for healing, rest and peace of mind.
Nathan and Margaret (Holly's brother and sister-in-law): They are newlyweds and have moved to a new state away from family and friends. Pray their transition would be smooth.
David Wagnon (Holly's dad): Pray he would carefully consider advice from doctors regarding a knee replacement.
Joanne Steelman (Jon's mom): She had a knee replacement on Thursday and is experiencing significant pain and nausea. Pray for the pain and nausea to subside and safety as she is sent home.
Laura: She is on a mission trip in Honduras. Pray for safety and guidance for the team as they minister to the people there.
Joe and Amberley (Katy's brother and sister-in-law): They leave on January 25th to begin training in Richmond, Virginia. They will be there for 3 months before they leave to serve as missionaries for 2 years in Southeast Asia.
PRAISE: Kristin's brother, Scott, and his wife, Alison, have adopted two little girls. To see pictures of Jasi and Sasha, click here. Pray for Scott and Alison as they transition (rather quickly) into parenthood. Pray that the girls will easily adjust to their new home.

Lord, we love and and we thank you that you hear our prayers. God, we give you all the glory for answered prayers and know that you are always in control. We lift these requests to you. We pray you would heal those who are physically hurting, comfort those who are lonely, and guide those who are sharing your good news. Thank you for your faithfulness and your love. In the precious name of Jesus, Amen.

In Sunday school, we will be starting a series which will focus on the Beatitudes and Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. Please Join us!

New Year's Eve Party

We met at the Steelman's to enjoy some dominos and Guitar Hero before 2009 arrived. There was a lot of eating, laughing, talking and cheating going on (just kidding about the cheating). Enjoy the pictures...

Mac's E-mail Address

peter.mcentire@blab.afcent.af.mil

I know that Mac will appreciate any updates from your family that you send his way. Please continue to pray for their family during this time.

Thanks