Anna’s Notes

This Sunday and Special Messages

Sunday, October 18: Full choir has morning off. Ensemble is singing.

Reminder: Everyone, please make sure that you lock the cabinet with purses on Sunday mornings. It’s been noted that late comers might not be relocking and putting key back in slot 3. Extra eyes on the cabinet as we exit would be appreciated.

URGENT REMINDER: There are several choir members who are very allergic to fragrances. Please, don’t wear any scented products to rehearsals or services (hair sprays, colognes, etc.). We need every single singer healthy and comfortable.

October Birthdays:

REMINDERS:

Sunday mornings: Please don’t go through the sanctuary and atrium. Take the long hallway around, cut through the office and through the children’s hall to line up at front of Chapel. Also, keep the double doors from the music library into the practice room closed to help maintain the air conditioning during summer weather.

Update: John has requested that we keep our line tighter when processing and recessing (no more than 3 feet apart). Remember, don’t start singing until you step inside the Chapel. Also, when recessing, the lead persons should stay in sync with lead on the other side coming down the steps and line up closer to John and the clergy.

Upcoming

Coming UP

October 25th: Choir sings “Be Thou My Vision” at 10:20 service.

New Anthems: “Be Thou My Vision”, “Let Me Hide Myself in Thee”, “Give Me Jesus”, “I Will Give Thanks”

Monday Night Christmas Music Sectionals Begin: Practices will be promptly 6:15-7:15; October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16,

Wednesday Night Schedule: 6:15-7:15 Christmas Music

7:15-8 Sunday Anthem rehearsal

Prayer Requests

  • Please keep Jim Parr in your prayers that he regains strength and full healing.

  • Sandi requests prayers for her friend we are calling Jane.

  • Praise report for Tom Ginn that his second biopsy showed all of the cancer cells were successfully removed.

  • Ritchie’s niece, Ella needs prayers during hospitalization. Ritchie specifically asks that we pray Ella has a “moment of clarity”

  • Amy Giunto’s husband Joey needs prayer that he will find a new job.

  • Pray for Deb Kohr’s son Nate who is in the hospital with pancreatitis.

  • Please continue praying for Sue Beall’s recovery. Her surgery was successful, and the family is hopeful she is on the road to complete healing. However, she is now suffering from further digestive issues and needs prayers to receive appropriate treatment for relief.

  • James gave a praise report that he was able to dodge the hurricane on a recent road trip.

  • Karen Brown’s daughter Denise has recently received a kidney transplant and very much need prayers that it will be functional. She is doing well, but the new kidney has not responded as it should.

  • Keep Joe Hines in your prayers for a second cataract surgery upcoming in November.

  • Angel has requested prayers that doctors will find a way to do her cataract surgery that provides an alternative to the traditional post medical treatments required.

  • Kathy Pierce reported that her brother in law Jeff Asher is recovering from serious heart surgery. Requesting continued prayers for his health.

  • Marcia’s brother Bruce will be going through teeth extractions to prepare for implant surgery. Keep him in your prayers for comfort and successful outcome.

  • Jacque has requested prayers for her friend Connie who has recently lost her teenage granddaughter to suicide.

  • Chris requested prayers for her friend Ray who has throat cancer, as well as his family as they go through this time.

  • Please keep Jeane Kennedy in your prayers. She would love to have visitors as she will be at the Jamestown Rehab center (2001 Hampton Place), Room 411 indefinitely. We were blessed by her gift of crosses for members of our choir family.

  • Continued prayers for Loretta’s family as Cody recovers from his stroke. Pray that Cody continues to regain more mobility.

  • Please continue praying for James regarding the spot on his pituitary and other health concerns.

  • Frances has requested prayers for her daughter Bonnie. Her son Brandon has been aggressive towards her and others due to his autism. Please pray for their family to find resources to help.

  • Please keep Melissa Szczepanek’s husband Kevin in your prayers that he will find the right job opportunity soon.

  • Continue prayers for John with his throat issues.