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Earla Lockhart

From: Earla Lockhart <elockhart5@comcast.net>

Sent: Monday, November 24, 2014 11:07 AM

To: Earla Lockhart

Subject: FMBC UPDATE - MONDAY - NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Importance: High

PRAISE REPORT FROM REVEREND CAROLYN LANDRY’S MISSION TRIP Children are a blessing from the Lord! What a wonderful blessing the Lord has given me in this opportunity to serve HIM as I serve His people of all ages. Another 17 persons gave their lives to Jesus today including the Pastor's husband... what a great celebration. That brings the total to 32 in two days. Keep praying warriors!

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“This is the day the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it." ~ (Psalm 118:24) GOD IS FAITHFUL AND WE CAN CONTINUE TO TRUST HIM MORE FULLY AND OBEY HIM

MORE COMPLETELY! BE INTENTIONAL IN: PRAYER, LEADING PERSONS TO CHRIST, BEING FRIENDLY INVITERS & BEING

FRIENDLY CHRISTIANS BLEND AND BOND IN THE BODY OF CHRIST!

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PRAYER FOR TODAY Eternal God, Give us thankful hearts for all of your goodness toward us. Please go before us this week, and release Your protection, provision and power. – Give

us wisdom to handle every situation, and the grace to walk through even the toughest doors.

~In the Strong & Sufficient Name of Jesus, Amen

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FMBC & COMMUNITY AT-A-GLANCE

FMBC OFFICE – WILL CLOSE @ NOON ON WED 11/26/14 SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 30TH IS 5TH SUNDAY – COMBINED WORSHIP SERVICE @ 9:30 A.M. Sunday – 12/14/14 – Youth Christmas Event @ 9:30 a.m. – NO SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday – 12/14/14 – Annual Christmas Musical @ 6:00 p.m.

Wednesdays – Bible Study @ Noon & 6:30 p.m. Sundays @ 8:00 a.m. & 10:50 a.m. – Worship First Sundays @ 8:00 a.m., 10:50 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. - Worship

2nd & 4th Sundays @ 8:00 a.m. – Children’s Church 5th Sundays @ 9:30 a.m. – Combined Worship Sundays @ 9:30 a.m. – Sunday School for all ages (except 5th Sundays)

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Congregational Care meeting for 12/1/14 has been cancelled. Lay Ministers are asked to submit their fall reports as usual and mark your calendars for the first meeting in 2015: MARCH 30, 2015 @ 6:00 P.M.

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RECEPTION IN HONOR OF REV. MARTY TIPTON – November 30th Mark your calendars for an appreciation reception in honor of Rev. Marty Tipton: Immediately following Combined Worship Service on 11/30/14 in the Fellowship Hall. You may come by to greet him, bring love offerings, gift cards, and other special cards expressing appreciation for his ministry at FMBC.

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FOOD DONATIONS FOR HUNTSVILLE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HAP) FMBC MINISTRY (& REQUESTED ITEMS) FOR NOVEMBER: YAM and Fellowship of University Students are to bring Baby Wipes and Paper Towels in November Thanks to all ministries who have supported the Benevolence Ministry's 2014 partnership with

HAP!

*************************************************************************** ANNUAL FMBC YOUTH CHRISTMAS EVENT

The youth will be having their annual "Christmas Event" on Sunday morning, December 8TH , 2014, at FMBC during the Sunday School hour. We are inviting all youth at FMBC to participate in this wonderful time to recognize and celebrate our Lord and Savior Jesus during this Christmas season. We have "Christmas Speeches" available for the youth for this event. Parents, we are asking you to pick up a speech for your child after the 8am and 10:45am worship services in the breeze way. A table will be setup with someone to give you a speech. The last day for picking up your speeches will be November 30, 2014 We will have two REHEARSALS prior to the "Christmas Event". Wednesday, December 10, 2014, at 5:15pm, at FMBC (Speeches Only) Saturday, December 13, 2014, at 10am, at FMBC (Final Practice) FMBC Youth Advisor Ministry

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The Rose of Sharon Soup Kitchen and Thrift Store desperately needs coats

(especially for men), scarves, gloves, blankets, socks and other items for homeless individuals. They are also accepting turkeys and other food items for

Thanksgiving--as well as Christmas gifts for homeless children and adults. Please wrap toys and other items and bring them to the Rose of Sharon by

December 15th. This very well-operated ministry is on the North Parkway

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access road (east side – north of Oakwood) – Go to:

www.roseofsharonsoupkitchen.org (for operating hours, etc.)

Coats may also be dropped off at the First Missionary Baptist Church office Mon & Tues (Nov 24th & 25th) during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

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TANGIE HOLIFIELD’S RECENTLY PUBLISHED COOKBOOK “On The Menu @ Tangie's Kitchen” Tangie is the daughter of Brother Freeman & Sister Janie Holifield and a former FMBC member! Her Apple i-book, E-book is now on sale. Follow this Link: http://store.blurb.com/ebooks/488938-on-the-menu-tangie-s-kitchen Thank You for Your Support! ***************************************************************************

THE VALLEY WEEKLY The Valley Weekly current & past issues may be viewed online at www.valleyweeklyllc.com ~ (Dr. Dorothy W. Huston, Editor) ***************************************************************************

Greater Huntsville Interdenominational Ministerial Fellowship (GHIMF) In Preparation for the Dr. MLK Service January 15th, 2015 (7:00 p.m. @ Progressive Union MBC) Please attend the following Area-Wide Choir Rehearsal Dates

Dec 30th – Tuesday – 6:30pm @ First Missionary Baptist Church Jan. 5th - Monday - 6:30pm @ First Missionary Baptist Church Jan 9th – Friday – 6:30pm @ First Missionary Baptist Church Jan 12th – Monday – 6:30pm @ Progressive Union Missionary Baptist Church

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100 Black Men of America- Greater Huntsville Chapter Scholarship Application:

The 100 Black Men of America Greater Huntsville Chapter is pleased to announce its 2015

Scholarship Application . Scholarships are awarded annually to selected graduating high school

seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence and community involvement as they

pursue a goal of higher education. Scholarships will be awarded to those who plan to attend

an accredited two or four- year college/university or technical school as a full-time student

beginning the fall of 2015. The scholarships are provided to individuals on an equal

opportunity basis regardless of race, sex, creed, or religious preference. For additional

information and application, please visit our website at www.100bmoaghc.com. You may

also contact the scholarship committee chair for further information at

rjdavis@knology.net. ~ Submitted by Ronnie Davis

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VICTORIA’S CAFE As many of you know, due to the inability to negotiate a new lease, Victoria's Cafe closed in July. I spoke with the owners Vicky and Doug Berry on Tuesday! They are soliciting prayers as they follow the will of the Lord to determine if they should go into full-time restaurant business again. They were

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such good friends to me and others in the church and always gave a Gift certificate for Women's day when asked by church members. Will you please join me in praying for them?? In the meantime, they have a food truck called Follow Me Food truck and their locations can be found daily on Twitter and Facebook. They are available for: Catering, Corporate Events, School Events, Festivals, Weddings, Church Events, Colleges, etc. In addition, they have a kitchen located at 7914 South Memorial Parkway (a few blocks south of the of the old location) and they are taking orders for pick-up! I just ordered their famous hot spice tea and their famous Pretzel salad for Thanksgiving. I am sure that they will appreciate your prayers and support. They can be reached at 256-651-1018. ~ Rosa Kilpatrick

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NBC SUNDAY SCHOOL PULISHING BOARD 2014 CONFERENCE https://www.sspbnbc.com/

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100 BMOA ANNUAL HOLIDAY GALA ~ DEC. 20, 2014 The 100 Black Men Of America, Greater Huntsville Chapter will hold its 15th Annual Holiday Gala on December 20, 2014. at the VBC North Hall. This events raises funds to support our community youth in areas of Education & Literacy, Health & Wellness, Mentoring and Scholarships. For Tickets & Reservations, please contact: Bro. Robert Clark (Gala Chairman) 256-759-6060 ~ (Will be in breezeway after both services)

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GET READY FOR SOME HOLIDAY FUN!

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HUNTSVILLE BIBLE COLLEGE Thank you for all you have done in support of the Huntsville Bible College this year. We appreciate your generosity and thank God for each of you. Below are ways you can continue to support HBC throughout the year. WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE 1. The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is now underway and you can sign up via payroll deductions. Our CFC code is 78205. This campaign is done through the United Way. Enrollment is now underway.

2. You can participate through RAZOO. http://razoofoundation.org/ and click on donate. This can be done any time of the year. (When you contribute here look for our former name “Huntsville Baptist Institute” 3. You can give through the Huntsville Bible College website. http://www.hbc1.edu and click on “On Line Giving” HBC has come a long way with your support, but we still have a long way to go. Please consider making a contribution through any of our available resources. ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE.

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PLEASE NOTE: ALL OF THESE CAMPAIGNS ARE UNIVERSAL AND CAN BE DESIGNATED TO HBC, SO YOU CAN TELL YOUR FRIENDS THAT ARE OUT OF TOWN. Eloise McNealey, Development Officer

*************************************************************************** Dr. Tellis Chapman Preaching @ Pine Grove MBC – Dec 4 & 5

*************************************************************************** A Family Affair Catering and Soul Food Restaurant – OPEN IN NEW LOCATION – MADISON SQUARE MALL FOOD COURT Don't stress about what's for lunch. We invite you to come, "TASTE THE LOVE IN EVERY BITE! " at A Family Affair. Always available is your choice of Talapia, Whiting, Flounder or Catfish (cooked to order), chicken or pork chops with a variety of freshly prepared vegetarian friendly vegetables; a variety of popular short orders prepared upon request. A Family Affair Catering .....taste the love in every bite www.a-familyaffaircatering.com http://facebook.com/AFamilyAffairCatering 5901 University Drive Unit C-1 ~

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PHONES: Alita 256-684-3611 or Annie 256-684-4424 ~ Follow us on twitter @A_FamilyAffair facebook /AFamilyAffairCatering instagram @afamilyaffaircatering_takeout foursquare A Family Affair

************************************************************************** OPPORTUNITY FOR EXTRA INCOME If you are interested in an opportunity that allows you to earn extra income, build your own online business and have access to amazing travel deals available only in the travel industry, please contact Ms. Candice Scruggs at the information provided below. If you would like to contact me for your personal travel booking needs i.e. flights, hotels, car rentals, or family and friend vacations, please contact me at the information below, or go to my personal booking website at www.christiantravels.paycationonline.com. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions! ~ Candice Scruggs, Certified Travel Agent (CTA) Booking: www.christiantravels.paycation.com Email: christiantravels1@gmail.com & candicescruggsd1@yahoo.com Cell: (256)508-5473

*************************************************************************** UPDATED VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES – RED CROSS NORTH CENTRAL ALABAMA CHAPTER

The Red Cross desperately needs volunteers with skills in all areas! To get started as a volunteer follow these 4 easy steps! 1. Visit www.RedCross.org/Alabama and click on Volunteer, then select the "Be a Volunteer" link 2. Complete the Online Application. 3. Complete your Background Check. 4. Register for an Orientation Class. A local volunteer development representative will contact you with more information once you have completed the above steps

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MADISON COUNTY SHUTTLE Madison County Shuttle provides daily, scheduled shuttle service to and from nearby Nashville Airport for $39 each way when you book round trip. Our shuttle service covers strategic pick up points in Huntsville, Madison, Athens, Ardmore and on Redstone Arsenal. Our luxury coaches depart

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from central locations and take you directly to the terminal in Nashville. We now offer Lobby Front pickup for any office or hotel in and around Research Park and the JetPlex.

Economical: $39 each way for a total of $78

• A $52 Savings Over Driving Your Own Vehicle: 1. 110 miles @ $0.55/per mile one way 2. $9-$14 Parking Per Day 3. Total Cost of $130 for 1-Day Trip When You Drive Your Car

Convenient: No Driving – No Parking – No Crowded Buses Professional: Trained Drivers - High Quality Vehicles - A Better Way to Fly from Nashville Affordable: Cheaper Than Driving - Cheaper Than Flying Huntsville Airport - No Parking Fees - No Gas - No Wear and Tear on Your Vehicle SEE SCHEDULE: www.madisoncountyshuttle.com CALL FOR MORE INFO: (256) 287-5155

************************************************************************** ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP BANQUET 12/7/14 – Dr. Gwendolyn E. Boyd, Guest Speaker The Rocket City Alumni Chapter of Alabama State University will host its Scholarship Banquet on December 7, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at the VBC North Hall (social hour beginning at 2:00 p.m.) The guest speaker will be the Reverend Dr. Gwendolyn E. Boyd, the first female president of the University. She will speak on the topic, "The Future of HBCUs." Tickets are $40 and will be sold in the breezeway on Sunday after both church services. Joe Henderson, Chairperson Laura Chalk, Co-chairperson **************************************************************************

Close the gap this World AIDS Day

Huntsville, November 2014—World AIDS Day 2014 is an opportunity to harness the power of social change, to

put people first, and to close the gap! According to UNAIDS, ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030 is possible, but

only by closing the gap between people who have access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support

services, and people who are being left behind.

Community Faith Partners—individuals and organizations that work together to address HIV/AIDS in

Alabama—invite you to “close the gap” by supporting these World AIDS Day activities.

Friday, December 5 – Red Ribbon Awards Breakfast – 7:00-8:30 a.m.

Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church - Boone-Lacey Fellowship Hall - 315 Winchester Road NE,

Huntsville, AL 35811

Participants will enjoy a hearty breakfast, music by Alpha Phi Alpha Ensemble, and hear Georgian AIDS

Activist Shakira Desavoir deliver a thought-provoking message on AIDS-related stigma. Desavior has

been active in the AIDS arena for more than 12 years.

Friday, December 5 – WJAB 90.9FM - World AIDS Day Poetry Corner – 4:00-5:00 p.m.

This special World AIDS Day program with radio host Marcus Sims will feature poets and a guest

interview with Diane Anderson-Minshall, editor of HIVPlus Magazine. To listen online, go to

www.wjabfm.com and click WJAB Live Audio Stream.

Saturday, December 6 – Youth World AIDS Day Program – 5:00-7:00 p.m.

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No More Dirty, Inc. - 5045 North Memorial Parkway, Suite B, Huntsville, AL 35810

AIDS Activist Shakira Desavoir will deliver another empowering message to a younger audience. In

addition, poetry, dance, music, and a mini fashion show will be provided by local artists, including

Seasoned Salt, Keila Garvin, MsMeka DaPoet, Kevin “DJ Self Esteem” Haywood, Elevated Hip Hop

Group, Came to Praise Ministries Dance Group, Just Believe, Miracle, and Bianca Drake. A reception will

immediately follow.

Sunday, December 7 – Documentary Film: “deepsouth” – 5:00-7:00 p.m.

No More Dirty, Inc. - 5045 North Memorial Parkway, Suite B, Huntsville, AL 35810

World AIDS Day 2014 activities will conclude with a viewing of “deepsouth,” a documentary about the

impact of the AIDS epidemic in the lives of individuals living in the Southeast. Visit

www.deepsouthfilm.com for more information. A discussion and reception will immediately follow.

These events are free and open to the public. Visit www.facebook.com/CommunityFaithPartners to register

or send an e-mail to comfaithpartners@gmail.com ~ World AIDS Day 2014 partner organizations include

Alabama State Representative Laura Hall, the AIDS Action Coalition, Coffee House Poets, Diverse Educational

Life Training Activities, Inc., First Missionary Baptist Church, Madison County Public Health Department, No

More Dirty, Inc., and local radio stations WEUP and WJAB.

Contact Wendi Williams at (256) 372-4953, Judy Edmond at (256) 509-4252, or e-mail

comfaithpartners@gmail.com for more information.

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The local chapter of Mended Hearts meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday @ 6:30 p.m. @ the Dowdle Center, corner of Governor and Gallatin Streets. Mended Hearts is a support group for heart patients and their families. Our programs are open to everyone. Website: www.mendedheartshsv.org ~ Dr. Fredonia B. Williams, Mended Hearts – Huntsville Chapter 260 President, Regional Director for the Southern Region and National Visiting Chair

*************************************************************************** TUPPERWARE - For the Tupperware Lovers, this is the chance of a life time to get New Tupperware at the Tupperware Consultant's cost. I have a large inventory of Tupperware that I need to move at my cost. Please contact Sister Sandra Hyder-Wesley @ 256 508-9315 if you are interested in some of the items. We are set up @ the Limestone Flea Market (Northeast Wing) every Sat & Sun after Church Service

with Tupperware, Body Magic and Hair products. ~ Thanks for your support - Deacon Arthur & Sister Sandra Wesley

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PRAYER CONCERNS

FMBC MEMBERS HOSPITALIZED/IN REHAB OR SURGERY FACILITIES Brother Michael Elliott – HSV Hosp (Surgery Mon 11/24/14 @ 11:00 a.m.) Sister Lora Bass – Moved to Regency Rehabilitation Sister Willie Nell Carodine – HealthSouth Rehab (Rm 321) Sister Catherine Hatchett – Millennium Nursing & Rehab Center (Rm 133)

********************************************************** FMBC MEMBERS SCHEDULED FOR SURGERY Sister Gloria Ayers – Surgery – Tues 12/2/14 @ the HSV Surgery Center

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Sister Annie Rountree – Discharged from hospital Sister Jessica Greene – Recuperating from eye surgery Sister Erlene Adams – Recuperating from surgery Sister Bettye Adams – Released from HSV Hosp (ER) Minister James Cox – Recuperating @ home after surgery Sister Lynell Moore – Recuperating @ home after hospitalization Sister Jamia Shelby – on “bed rest” for two weeks; Pray for continuation of the pregnancy & safe delivery Sister Ethel Henderson – Recuperating @ home after hospitalization Sister Anna Dumas – pray for the family (daughters Myra, who is hospitalized & Tonya, who is the caregiver) Sister Jean James – special prayer requested! Sister Vickie Debose – Please continue to pray for her Sister Georginer Smith – in Montgomery with her daughter Sister Kim Green – ill @ home with influenza (pray for her granddaughter Baylee & her daughter Jasmine who is caring for them) Sister Sheryl Lunn Brother Ronald Waterford – Receiving neurological treatment/WILL NOT HAVE TO HAVE HIP REPLACEMENT SURGERY Brother Curtis Noland – Recuperating from surgery Sister Idella Cook – Recuperating @ home following hospitalization Sister Ruby Jean Lynch – recuperating @ home following hospitalization Sister Ena Rose Green Sister Tonya Appkins Sister LaTekia Heard Sister Marquita Harris Sister Barbara Freeman Sister Shirley Armstead Brother Earl Phillips Sister Barbara Sue Jones Sister Sadie Bailey Sister Laura Daniel Deacon Robert J. Walker, Jr. Sister Mary Steger Carroll Sister Beatrice Thompson Sister Lucille Hines – on FMBC MOW route

Sister Jessie Dorothy Thomas Brother Leonard Smith Sister Rosemary Brown Brother Carl Jackson Sister Betty Harris Sister Jewel Joiner AND ALL OTHER MEMBERS LISTED ON THE BULLETIN SICK & SHUT-IN LIST

******************************************************** RECUPERATING @ HOME (OUT OF THE CITY) Brother Benny Rogers, Sr. – recuperating @ his daughter Benita’s home (1754 Laurel Ridge Dr. - Conyers, GA

30094) ** NOTE NEW MAILING ADDRESS**

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NON-MEMBERS HOSPITALIZED OR IN HEALTHCARE/ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES- LOCAL Elder John B. Townsend – HSV Hosp (Rm 1744) – Father of FMBC Sister Thelma Townsend & “Friend of FMBC” John B. Townsend, II Rev. Bobby Jones (Associate Minister @ Pentecostal House of Prayer in Decatur – HSV HOSP (Rm 379) – Recuperating from triple bypass surgery Brother Roosevelt Conley’s cousin (Reverend Greg Woods) –– Recuperating from leg amputation – back @ Millennium

Sister Benbernetta Charles’ stepmother – Mrs. Queen Hentz – Millennium Nursing & Rehab Ctr Sister Sandra McCoy’s mother (Mrs. Mattie Davis) – MADISON MANOR – Rm 198 Sister Janet Pea’s mother (Mrs. Martha Stone) - Millennium Nursing & Rehab Center (Rm 209) Brother Paul Crittenden’s wife (Eliza M. Crittenden) – Big Spring Manor (Also the cousin of Sister Mary Brown) Sister Gracie Miller’s brother (Mr. Lloyd Jones) – Big Spring Specialty Care Ctr Sister Edna Cole’s friend (Ms. Cynthia Stevens) – Millennium Nursing & Rehab Center (Room 211) Sister Deloris C. Brown (wife of Rev. Willie T. Brown & a member of Church Street CPCA) –Regency Health Care Facility

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NON-MEMBERS HOSPITALIZED OR IN REHAB/NURSING FACILITIES - OUT-OF-TOWN Deacon Johnny McAlpine’s aunt – Mrs. Ceola McAlpine – UAB Hosp – c critical condition from auto accident injuries Deacon Johnny McAlpine’s cousin (Mr. George Alpine of Gadsden) – UAB Hospital (ICU) – critically ill with possibility of surgery this week Sister Bobbie Moore’s father (Mr. John Kirby) – Recently placed in National Health Care Facility in Chattanooga, TN (under hospice care) ***PRAISE REPORT – Mr. John Kirby gave his life to Christ on Tues 11/11/14 as Bobbie witnessed to him! GLORY, GLORY HALLELUJAH! Sisters Kim Green & Tracy Swint’s cousin (Maurice Thomas) – Recuperating from back surgery Sister Lajeannia Lacey’s aunt (Mrs. Mattie James of Dayton, OH) – beginning physical therapy for severe stroke Brother Willie Cheatham’s mother & Sister Annie Cheatham’s mother-in-law (Mrs. Ethel Cheatham of Greenville, AL) – Transferred to rehab after hospitalization/Continue to pray for her Sister Valisa Crenshaw’s mother, Mrs. Daisy Goden – Health Care/Rehab Facility – Undergoing chemotherapy treatment Deacon Alfred Moore’s mother (Mrs. Bettie Moore) – discharged from hospital/back at National Health Care Facility (Rehab/Nursing Home) - Chattanooga, TN Brother Bobby Thigpen’s mother & Sister Linda Thigpen’s mother-in-law (Mrs. Helen Thigpen) – Health Care Facility in Thomasville, AL Minister Priscilla Montgomery’s aunt (Mrs. Clara Robinson of Oakland, CA) – Transferred to Sacramento area nursing facility (her husband is also in that facility) Sister Laura Daniel’s son-in law (Anthony Vaughn - Nelda's husband) – in Dallas area rehab facility

************************************************ ADDITIONAL PRAYER CONCERNS Families affected by violence Students, teachers, administrators & support staff – as they begin the 2014-2014 school year Troubled marriages, homeless persons, hurting families, persons suffering from emotional/psychiatric problems, unemployed, cancer patients, caregivers & those suffering from other illnesses Rev. G.W. Lindsey, Jr.’s sister-in-law (Mrs. Lula Lindsey) – broke her arm in a fall Deacon Anthony Adams’ father (Deacon Doctor Adams, Sr.) – Recuperating @ home in South Carolina after hospitalization & rehab Sister Irene Jolly’s sister (Louise Tate) – Recuperating @ home after hospitalization

Minister Mary Posey requests prayer for her sister Dorine Minister Priscilla Montgomery's sister (Mae Washington) - undergoing chemotherapy for advanced cancer treatment in Oakland, CA Sister Stephanie Scruggs Gilkes – recuperating at home after hospitalization (daughter of Reverend Endia & Elder Eddie Scruggs) Sister Anna Dumas’ daughter Myra - seriously ill; Pray for Sister Tonya Dumas as she cares for her mother & sister Minister Louise Freeman’s first-cousin (Reverend Sadie Dobbins Henderson) - critically ill in Centre, AL Minister Mary Posey & Deacon Richard Twitty’s mother (Mrs. Jennie Powell) - Recuperating from surgery @ the Posey’s home Sister Vanessa Austin – having serious health issues Sister Bobbie Moore’s stepmother (Mrs. Elnora Kirby of Chattanooga, TN) – Recently lost her sight Ms. LuAnne Simond (Senior Center Meals on Wheels Coordinator) – Recuperating from brain surgery – Please lift her in prayer! Sister Lajeannia Lacey requests prayer for her G-6 manager/coworker, COL Gerald and Tonya Daniels – in the sudden loss of their 38 year-old son to Sickle Cell Disease their 38 year old son to Sickle Cell disease. Sister Judy Edmond’s sister (Mrs. Marvel Jackson) – improving from serious injuries (mother of Tomeka Jackson, former FMBC member) Sister Karen Rogers-Moore’s niece (Ms. Emily Anderson) – recuperating from surgery Brother Dale Boyd’s brother (Ronnie Boyd) – Recuperating @ home after cardiac bypass surgery Bishop Kenneth Tate (Pastor of New Shiloh Church Ministries) Minister Arnatta Poole’s first-cousin (Ms. Jatuan Gibson, a speaker at a previous FMBC Congregational Care Mtg - Stockbridge, GA – cancer treatment going well Sister Shirley Talley’s mother (Mrs. Georgia Edwards) Brother Sam Morris’ mother (Mrs. Jessie Mae Morris of McGhee, AR) – Recuperating @ home after hospitalization in Little Rock Mr. Weldon Gideon Willow Run Towers Sister Idella Cook’s mother (Mrs. Betty Logan)

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Sister Sandra McCoy’s 31 year-old nephew (Michael Arrington of Houston, TX) – Making progress from massive stroke/partially paralyzed/now able to speak & do limited walking Sister Pam Harris’ father (Mr. C.J. Phillips) – Recuperating @ home after hospitalization; Continue to pray for him! Sister Lavon Fail’s father (Mr. John Miller of Toxey, AL) – Recuperating @ home after hospitalization & rehab Sister Dellonda Moss-Walker’s mother (Mrs. Geraldine Moss) – Recuperating @ home following hospitalization & rehab

Rev Carlisle Hammonds’ cousin (Chantaye Cowan) – Recuperating @ home following hospitalization Rev. G. W. Lindsey, Jr.’s niece (Maliaka Lindsey of Boston, MA) – discharged from Beth Israel Hosp – still having neurological problems Mr. Gerald Tucker Ms. Teresa Stokes of Nashville – recuperating from stoke (sister of Ms. Crystal Shell) Sister Mildred Morris’ brother & Brother Sam Morris brother-in-law (Mr. Herbert Short) – Doing well from back surgery & appreciates prayers of FMBC family Tony McKenzie – Recuperating @ home following hospitalization (Brother of Reginald McKenzie, owner of Shark’s) Brother Robert Malone’s brother & Sister Pearl Malone’s brother-in-law (Curtis Malone) – seriously ill in Texarkana, TX Kayla Snodgrass – (daughter of Brother Kevin & Sister Dinah Snodgrass & granddaughter of Sister Eleanor Snodgrass) Brother Jerry Jackson’s first-cousin (Minister Julia Pink Russell) – In rehab @ Floyd County Hospital – Rome, GA Sister Janice M. Hatcher’s son (Jeremy Miller) Brother Alton Richardson’s friend (Mr. Clifford Roundtree) – a bone marrow transplant patient Sister Kimberley Wilson Sister Karen Waterford’s friend (Mrs. Juanetta Brent) & her family for their “general well-being” (long life, good health and strength) Deacon Eddie Williams’ mother (Mrs. Alecia Pettigrew) – Tyler, TX Sister Karen Waterford’s aunt (Saundra Douglas) – Recuperating from amputation of both legs. Please continue to pray for Sandra, her family, and Karen’s mother (Velma Scales) Mom as they all go through this together. Sister Karen Waterford’s sister (Marva Campbell) – Still recuperating from broken wrists/will be in casts for another months/returned to work on “light duty” Sister Janice Brazile’s brother (Willie Randy Holloway) – Recuperating @ home in Las Vegas, NV Sister Marsha Flakes requests prayer for her sister (Carol Dunlap of Atlanta) – undergoing chemo following surgery and her sister-in-law (Hazel Schaffer of St. Louis) – battling return of cancer Brother Sam Morris’ nephew (Mr. Jesse L. Burton – Pine Bluff, AR) – Recuperating @ home (expects a 4 month recovery time) Rev. Carlisle Hammonds requests prayer for: His niece (Paulette D’Alessandro) – recuperating from hip surgery locally; his nephew (Mark Hammonds of Canal Winchester, OH) – pending surgery & facing complicating health issues; & his cousin (Miracle Sturtevant of Clarksville, TN) – undergoing breast cancer treatment Sister Tracy Swint’s friend Stacy’s husband (Walter Jones) – Recuperating at home from emergency surgery (continued prayer requested) One of my local “prayer partners” who is experiencing some serious challenges Deacon Leonard Harris’ mother (Mrs. Voncyle Harris of Camp Hill, AL) Brother Roosevelt Carter’s sister (Mrs. Erma Snyder of Shelby County, AL) – Undergoing chemotherapy Brother Byron Gilkes’ sister & Sister Stephanie Scruggs Gilkes’ sister-in-law (Laura Gilkes Mack of Clinton, MD) – Recuperating & undergoing rehab @ home - [Byron & Stephanie are members of Madkins Chapel] Sister Doris Triplett’s son (Al Malik Shabazz of Pine Bluff, AR) Reverend Michael & Brother Carlton Rice’s aunt (Mrs. Annie V. King of Houston, TX) & cousin (Reverend Willie Smith, Jr.) Brother Roosevelt Conley’s stepfather (Mr. Wendell Holmes) Sister Yvernia Barnes’ brother (Mr. Charles Turner) – Recuperating from surgery at home Sisters Joyce Martin, Sandra Dickerson & Bertha Dickerson’s niece (Attorney Adina Parson) Sister Annie Cheatham’s mother (Mrs. Mattie Johnson) – Doing well after hospitalization Brother Willie & Sister Annie Cheatham’s sister-in-law (Mrs. Stacy Cheatham) – Clarksville, TN Sister Veronica Curtis requests prayer for Ann Smiley (who is battling cancer) & her parents (caregivers for Ann & her young son) Rev. Hernandez Ford’s wife (Terry Ford) – Rev. Ford is Pastor of Zion Progress Missionary Baptist Church Reverend Jonathan Snodgrass’ & Brother Dante Snodgrass’ mother (Mrs. Margie Snodgrass) Rev. Robert Shanklin Dr. Wilma Johnson (Pastor of New Prospect MBC – Detroit, MI & FMBC 2013 Women’s Day Preacher) Joseph Clark – son of Sister Ozella Mahone’s co-worker (experiencing serious “issues”) Brother George Merritt – member of FBC Governors Drive Brother Kirby Stevenson’s mother Latoya Davis – diabetic woman with “serious housing issues” who requested the prayers of FMBC family Sister Judy Edmond requests prayer for Sister Mary Carter of Harvest, AL (widow of the late Reverend Wade Carter, Jr.)

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Deacon Joe Lampley’s niece – Jennifer Lampley (Brundidge, AL) – multiple health issues (recovering slowly); continued prayer requested Sister Tracy Swint’s co-worker’s father (Reverend Harvest Thompson - Pastor - Bethel PBC in Gurley – released from UAB & recuperating @ home. The family is grateful for the prayers of the FMBC family. Reverend Marion Poole Brother Donald Thompson’s sister (Mrs. Azella Kemp) of North Carolina Dr. Clarence Glenn (local veterinarian) – Relocated to Florida Sister Bobbi Reed (daughter of former FMBC member Stephna Reed) Brother Jerry L. Jackson’s cousin (Cassandra Dorsey) – Slowly recuperating @ home following lengthy rehab Brother Clyde Foster Brother Robert & Sister Harriet Clark request prayer for their son (Brother Julian Clark) and for their family Sister Detra Blue’s father, Deacon Willie B. Battle

************************************************ FMBC BEREAVEMENT CONCERNS Pray for these families and others who are still dealing with grief and depression following the death of loved ones…Remember—there is NO STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS on grief! For helpful resources on dealing with grief (including signing up for daily emails), go to: www.griefshare.org

Memorial service for Sister Shirley Buford’s sister & Sister Carolyn Parker’s cousin (Mrs. Verna C. King of Baltimore, MD ~ Aberdeen) will be Wed 12/3/14 @ 12:00 noon @ Nelms Memorial Funeral Home (www.nelmsmemorial.net) Funeral service for Dr. Earl Johnson’s mother (Mrs. Virginia Nathan of Phenix City, AL) will be announced later. NEWSPAPER DEATH NOTICE – COLUMBUS LEDGER-ENQUIRER: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ledger-enquirer/obituary.aspx?n=virginia-nathan&pid=173264156&fhid=9422 (Taylor Funeral Home – 1514 5th Avenue – Phenix City, AL 36868) – Phone: 334-298-0364 ~ http://www.thetaylorfuneralhome.com/) Funeral service for Sister Clarice Grant’s aunt (Mrs. Ola Mae Bass of Chicago) will be announced later. **********************************************************

CONFINED TO HEALTH-CARE/NURSING/ASSISTED LIVING/REHAB FACILITIES (Remember to pray for these persons) Brother Samuel Martin - Gardens of Madison – 372 Jimmy Fisk Rd – Hazel Green, AL 35750; Brother Paul Crittenden– Floyd Tut Fann Veterans Home; Sisters Ruby Brown, Mildred Seay, & Cora Johnson, (Valley View Nursing/Rehab Center); **********************************************************

MEMBERS OUT OF THE CITY

Sister Carita Mitchell -------Temporary address: 8480 Limekiln Pike, Apt # 1105/Building #3, Wyncote, PA 19095 Sister Georgia McCloud ------- 2941 Blue Grass Lane - Decatur, GA 30034-3312

Sisters Thelma & Yvette Sharpe – Address unknown

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PLEASE PRAY FOR PERSONS SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES WORLD-WIDE & CIVILIANS ASSIGNED OVERSEAS Deacon Ernie & Sister Mary Robinson’s grandson (Leron Robinson, Jr) – Arrived home in Virginia Beach, VA 11/15/14 after tour-of-duty on the George H.W. Bush carrier in the Persian Gulf Airman DeTanion Blackburn (enlisted in Navy July 2013) - assigned to the USS Nimitz in Everett, Washington. He is the son of Sister KriSonya Blackburn, grandson of Sister Barbara Blackburn & the great-grandson of Deacon Leonard & Sister Gussie Jackson. * Brother Tyrin Mosby – Left for U.S. Army on 7/28/14 – to be stationed in South Carolina * Second Lieutenant Benjamin Bonner (U.S. Army) – Fort Campbell, KY (son of Brother Doug & Sister Janie Bonner) *SPC Erik Petty – Back safely in USA after tour of duty in Afghanistan * Ellisia McCraw– (daughter of Sister Lisa McCraw) – Stationed at an Arkansas military base * Former member Retired SFC David Wayne Elliott (son of Louis & Oneda Elliott) - currently working in Afghanistan *Brother Maurice Sharpe

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*Brother William Aboko-Cole, Jr.

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CHUCKLE FOR TODAY: As we drove slowly through a scenic Texas park, my eight-year-old

daughter spied a doe and her spotted twin fawns grazing under oaks just a few feet from the

narrow pavement. "Mom! Mom!" she cried, head swiveling as we passed. "Deer! Rewind!" *********************************************************

Berachah!

Earla Lockhart – Email: elockhart5@comcast.net or earla7@gmail.com

Staff Minister for Congregational Care - FIRST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH – www.fmbc.org 3509 Blue Spring Road – Huntsville, AL 35810

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