Dear Church Family, Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a restful

Beaumont, TX
No. 41 October 9, 2016
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Dear Church Family,
Yesterday, we had a great time blessing the dogs at Dogtober Fest. We blessed close to 200 dogs and
their people. I want to thank Kristy Boswell, Lorie Hackler, Shelby Evans, Patty and Nancy Carlisle,
Angie, Drake, and Stephen Edwards, Cindy, Robyn and Bryanna Summers, as well as the whole Graham
Clan for coming out and sharing their time and talents with the community. I even got to bless the dogs that
were waiting to be adopted from the Humane Society. By the end of the Fest, I believe all the dogs were
spoken for! Also, we were asked by Bark Relay for Life to take our dog blessing team on the road and be a
part of Bark for Life in Port Neches next month. What a great outreach!
I learned some interesting things yesterday. One, people will do things for their pets that they won’t do
for themselves. Several people said they came to Dogtober Fest just to get their dogs blessed! One lady
said they told her at Petsmart to come to Dogtober Fest and there would be people there to bless her
pooch. So, she made a special trip just to get that done. Why is it that people will make a special effort to
get their dogs blessed, but won’t come to church to get themselves blessed?
Another thing I learned is that many people don’t understand that prayer really is free. I know the old
maxim that says, “Nothing in life is really free,” but prayer may be the exception! Many people asked us
how much we charged for the blessings and seemed to be taken aback when we said it was free! We said we
couldn’t charge for something that comes from God. So, that leads me to my next question- Why don’t people pray more when it’s absolutely free and it’s so beneficial? Food for thought!
I will be out of the office Monday and Tuesday. I will be in Austin for my mother’s surgery. If all goes
well, I will be back Wednesday. You can, of course, reach me by phone or by email if you need me! Have a
great week and stay well!
Blessings,
Pastor Beth
Dogtober Fest 2016
Saturday, October 8
Trunk-n-Treat
Sunday, October 30
4-6 pm
Candy, food, hayride and LOTS of
Fun!
Bring your family & friends to this fun filled afternoon
*Please have you car here and ready by 3:30pm*
Student Achievement
Please inform the office via e-mail of
any student achievements. Anything
from an ’A’ on a test, a citizen recognition, to the winning goal in football.
Ms. Angie would like to start a new
piece in the Messenger showcasing our
awesome children & youth!
And photos are appreciated!
NEW BIBLE
STUDY
WEDNESDAYS
SUPPER AT 5:15 PM
BIBLE STUDY FROM 6 PM TO 7 PM
PASTOR BETH WILL BE TEACHING
Daniel
Calendar of Events
Tuesday,
6:30 pm
October 11
Board Meeting
Wednesday, October 12
5:15 pm
Dinner
6:00 pm Bible Study
7:00 pm Choir
Thursday, October 13
7:30 am
Work Day
Friday,
9:30 am
October 14
Galavanders
Sunday, October 16, 2016
Worship Deacon: Lorie Hackler
Elders: Norman Lowrey, Gayle Allen
Worship Leader: Melinda Hamilton
Home Centered: Norman Lowrey, Gayle Allen
Tithe Counters: Norm & Nancy Carlisle
Ushers:
Gene Harbert & Pat Fukes
Greeters:
SHELBY EVANS
MIKE MILICH
LINN WALLACE
Opening/Closing Building: MIKE HAMILTON
Board Meeting
Tuesday, October 11
6:30 pm
Galavanders
Friday, October 14
9:30 am Games
11:30 am Lunch
Save the Date……
Thanksgiving Luncheon Sunday, November 20
Christmas Dinner Sunday, December 18
Prayer Requests
AND WHEN YOU PRAY......
But whenever you pray, go into your room and shut the door
and pray to your Father who is in secret;.--Matthew 6:6
Moreover as for me, far be it from me that I should sin
against the Lord by ceasing to pray for you; --I Samuel
12:23a
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AND WE LEARN HOW TO PRAY BY... PRAYING.
EXAMPLES OF GREAT PRAYER
ELEAZAR: Gen 24:12-14 (evidence of God's direction in personal life and thanksgiving when prayer answered)
ELIJAH 1 Ki 18:24, 36-37, 41f
HANNAH: 1 Sa 1:9-12,18 (The barter prayer, similar to but
distinct from, a fox hole prayer; make sure you keep what you
vow)
DANIEL: Daniel 6:10; 9:5-22 (prayer of confession of sin; to
answered because of God's grace, not our holiness or merit)
And when you pray this week:
Praise our Lord and Savior;
Praise God for giving you the invitation to pray.
Praise God for giving you the desire to learn to pray.
Ask God to strengthen your prayer life.
Thank Him for His many blessings;
Pray for our church and the members; for our country;
and ask extra blessings and help for the following:
The FAMILY of JOSHUA RICE(WALKERS)
CINDY & KYLE BROUSSARD (WALKERS)
MARK SEVERNS
TOM PAINTON
MARTY GRAHAM
LUCIEN HEBERT
LAURA & KIM McMURRAY, friends of the Rodgers
ELIZA BOYD & FAMILY, friend of Pastor Beth
DANA, niece of Mike & Lynn Rodgers
ALLIE BOB, Lorie Hackler’s niece
LINN WALLACE
LLOYD SIMPSON
JO HAMILTON
CHRIS HAROLD, the son of Carol Mahan
RUBY ADAMS and Dan, Jo Hackler’s sister & nephew
CHARLIE WOLAN
MICHELE GRIFFIN
TIM FRANKS friend of Linda Dallas
SCOTT PERRY
INGRID RUFFIN
FIRST CC—BATON ROUGE
BETTY DOLCH and FAMILY-Artha's cousin
LAWANDA and MATTIE
TOM THOMPSON
LUPITA ARIZAMINDI
NANCY DALTON, Pastor Beth’s Mother
THE WALLACES
JOE LAVOI
PAT DALTON, Pastor Beth’s Uncle
EASTON HARBERT
KELVIN BOURQUE
ROSS, Will Harrington’s roommate
WE CONTINUE TO REMEMBER:
Gayle & Steve Allen, Inge & Dr. Brad Black, Stan & Jan Brockway, Gary Bruce, The Carlisles, Kenneth Connor, Stephanie
Cowart, Bill Cumming, Linda Dallas, Mary Dalton, Debra
Dunham, Linda Sue Earls, Joan Edwards, Jeff Elliott, John T.
Franks, Bob & Beth Gay, The Gerber Family, Elex Henry, Fay
Henry, Shirley Hilton, Barbara Huffhines, Bob & Kathe
Hyslop, Betty McLean, Ed Mahan, Stella Melder, Renee, Hazel
& Virgil Roberts, Jennifer Rodgers, Bruce Sanderson, Mary
Weitzel, Johnny Wills, Brandi & Joe Wood