A good time was had by all at the corned beef and cabbage luncheon held Thursday, March 21. There were 24 seniors present to enjoy the main fare prepared by Helen Wilson, as well as many other goodies brought by everyone. Faye Parker, Jean Higdon, and Jan Everett decorated the tables and room with festive greens. Thanks to Jack Woods who shared a devotional based on the Beatitudes (a.k.a. Be-Attitudes). Gene Craig shared a bit about the history of Lions Clubs. He talked about how serving should be part of a Christian's work. (The Lions' motto is, "We Serve.") Folks were encouraged to join in activities of the local club, if interested.
April 18 is the date for our next activity. It will be a salad luncheon and will feature Show 'n' Tell as the main event. Think about some item you have that has a story with it and bring it along to share with others. The more that participate, the merrier the program is! Time: 11:30 a.m.; Place: Church Fellowship Hall.
Pray for Imagean Adams to recover from her recent fall, as well as Dolly Rice, Pat Sealy, Burke West, June Brooks, Ronney Craig, Ralph and Charlotte Clutton, Kenneth and Priscilla Cope, Shelby O'Neal, Dana and Laurie Jones, Bill and Nancy Huffines, Cricket Gray, Marilyn Raxter, and Linda Graham.
Those needing continued prayers include Jim and Pat Lancaster, as well as their daughter and granddaughter; Larry Phillips, Walter Raxter, Teresa and Ray Hyde, Reba Gibson, Mack Huscusson, Darrell and Tricia Dailey, Kathy Nichols, Dick Higdon, and Bonnie Lloyd.
Continue to pray for our Personnel Committee in their search for just the right youth pastor for our church. Pray for those who are working with the youth and for continued unity in working together to further the Kingdom of God. Pray for Pastor Calvin and his family, deacons and their families, Jennifer Farr and musicians, teachers, and leaders in the various Sunday and Wednesday evening classes, and each one who has a unique part in making Andrews First Baptist Church a lighthouse for Jesus.
Pray about how you can be involved in this year's VBS to be held July 21 through August 4 (Sunday and Wednesday evenings). Pray also for Pastor Calvin and Janet as they get things organized and planned for VBS.
The persecuted church around the world needs our prayers, especially in America. Pray for the right candidates to run in the elections, so that we can have folks in office who want to obey God's laws. Pray for folks in war-time countries, as well as those who have been affected by fires and storms in our country. Pray daily for our military as they protect our freedoms; we are grateful for the brave who allow us to live in the land of the free. Pray also for first responders ~ they have an awesome responsibility as they reach out to those in need. Pray for our students in the elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as those who have gone off to college campuses. Pray also for teachers and staff, that they will all let their lights shine for Jesus. Pray for Blake Newton, who is working on raising money for tuition for a special language school this summer.
Have a Blessed Easter!  (It's not about the bunny, but the Lamb!)
The Young at Hearts Committee
Ronney Craig, Jean Higdon, Jim and Pat Lancaster,
Faye Parker, and Jeanette Wilson
