Thursday, October 22, 2020
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In-Person Worship Gatherings

Because we have had to cancel the last two weeks Sunday morning worship services due to the unpredictable weather forecasts, we have decided to bring all worship services indoors. Beginning Sunday, October 25th, we will have an 8:00 a.m. and a 10:00 a.m. worship service in the Auditorium and a 3:00 p.m. worship service also in the Auditorium. Bob Turner will preach in all three services.

As we continue to love each other and our neighbor, we require that everyone attending an in-person worship gathering wear a mask and respect physical distancing of at least 6 feet while on campus. Keeping each other safe is very important to us. We hope you and your family choose to join us on Sundays at 8:00 or 10:00 a.m. in the Auditorium, online at 10:00 a.m., or at 3:00 p.m. in the Auditorium as we gather to worship God the Father.

Virtual Bible Classes with Rubel Shelly 

Our virtual Bible classes are following our sermon series "Chosen Exiles" on the book of 1 Peter. This week, Dr. Shelly will be teaching us about Peter's messages in 1 Peter 3:8-4:11 in a series entitled "When Suffering Comes." Watch the first two videos here, and find the discussion questions here. All of the resources from our previous classes can be found at http://cocws.org/media/virtual-bible-classes.

Blood Drive in the CLC Gym - Nov 4

Vitalant will be on campus in the CLC Gym on Wednesday, November 4, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a community blood drive.  Due to COVID-19, CDC and Shelby County Health Department guidelines and protocols will be in place. Here are steps you will need to take to give blood

1. Schedule an appointment and arrive on time. Make an Appointment - Vitalant

2. Complete the health questionnaire BEFORE you arrive.  Vitalant - Fast Track Health History Questionnaire 

3. Vitalant will follow all CDC and local health department guidelines for COVID-19 safety.
   - Your temperature will be taken BEFORE entering the donation site.
   - If you choose to wait in your vehicle, text Ken Kyle at 901-491-8278 with your name. He will text when      Vitalant staff is  ready for you to donate.  
    - Seating (for donors only) will be available inside the CLC using proper social distancing guidelines.
    - ALL donations are tested for COVID-19 antibodies - visit the Vitalant homepage for more details.
    - Vitalant staff will hand you a post-donation snack.

Your donation saves up to three lives. Please commit to donating three times a year to help keep a sufficient blood supply for the Mid-South.

Sympathy

We extend our deepest condolences to Bennie Graham (a beloved member of our team at White Station) on the passing his mother, Vernastine Graham due to complications of pneumonia and Covid. Funeral arrangements are pending. Please keep Bennie and his family in your prayers during this difficult time.
*Bennie Graham's address: 1511 Wilson St. Memphis TN 38106

We extended our deepest condolences to Bruce & Eloda Powell (former members and current residents of Kirby Pines) on the passing of their daughter, June Emerson of Prosper, TX on Wednesday, October 14. She passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family. Memorial service will be held on October 24 in Texas. *Bruce & Eloda Powell: 3535 Kirby Parkway Apt C115 Memphis, TN. 38115 - Ph: 901-362-7818

We extended our deepest sympathy to Hayley Luttman (The Brink) and her parents (frequent visitors) Tim and Sherry Carroll on the passing of Hayley's grandmother, DelRae Ross of Abilene, TX on October 16th. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 22 in Abilene. *Matt & Hayley Luttman's address: 3747 Carrington Road Memphis TN 38111

Special Prayer Request

Karen Hubbard’s brother, Gary Sternberg, of Cleveland, OH has been unemployed for 7 months due to the effects of Covid-19 on the economy and on the company where he worked. Prayers are requested that he will find employment soon. He is looking to stay in Cleveland but not opposed to moving back to Memphis for employment. His experience is in Sales with national store accounts. If you have any job connections in Sales, please contact Karen Hubbard at oldmomhub@aol.com. Thank you from Karen & Gary
 

Threads of Hope Ministry Need 

Threads of Hope Ministry is in need of reusable shopping bags with handles. If you have some you could spare, please bring them with you to worship on Sunday. There will be a bin labeled that you can drop them.

Early Voting October 14-29

Early Voting at White Station Church of Christ continues through Thursday, October 29 for the November 3rd General Election. Social distancing and facial coverings are required. You can find other Early Voting locations, Early Voting Locations.  

Trick or Treat a Trunk - REVERSED (Update)

As we all know, Celebrating Halloween this year can be a little TRICKY so we are trying to be creative but still keep the tradition alive in someway. 

There are a couple of ways you can participate:

1. Sign up to pick up candy filled bags on Sunday, Oct. 25^th  at our worship service or  Saturday, Oct. 31 between 10:00 – 11:30 AM.
2. Sign up to pick up bags that you will stuff with your own candy. 

Please use this link to sign up for one of the two ways listed above. http://bit.ly/WSCM-TTT

Whichever way you choose, the main goal is to be the Everyday Church and GO TO our community!  Decorate your car, dress up, or just be your friendly self and share a treat bag with several friends and neighbors. You could even go to a neighborhood park and share a bag with the kids there. Each bag will be labeled with Trick or Treat a Friend and have White Station’s information on it.

CDC guidelines for Halloween: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays.html#halloween

Attitude of Gratitude Service Project

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to skip from Halloween to Christmas? This year, we challenge each family at White Station to take the month of November and cultivate an attitude of gratitude. On November 1st, we are asking WS families to pick up an Attitude of Gratitude box at our worship service to take home and use throughout the month. Watch this video for more information! Sign up by Sunday, October 25th to reserve your box at http://bit.ly/WS-AttitudeOfGratitude. If you would like to donate or have questions, please email Mallory Gatlin at mallorygatlin@gmail.com.

Everyday Church at White Station

We are continuing to work on compiling a list of ways to be involved as an Everyday Church here at WS. Look over this document Every Day Church at White Station for ways that you can join others for fellowship. If you have anything to add, please send it to Ashley Garner at asheammo@gmail.com

Church Office & CLC Closure

Pray for Those in the Hospital & Rehab

ALLEN MORGAN HEALTH CENTER (177 N. Highland St, 38111)
Melanie Semore (Joint heirs) Rm 116. Melanie is receiving PT, OT, and speech therapy. Prayers requested for her to get stronger so that she can return home.  Your prayers are appreciated.
 

Please pray for those of our members that are currently in nursing homes or rehab facilities.

Pray For Our Church Family

Lucy Alexander (Charis) She's still having an extreme amount of pain after three nerve blocks. Prayers requested for her and her doctors to determine the next steps.  Also prayers for her son, Sam Alexander is in the D.C. area with health issues. 
Jane Betty (Charis) Will see both her eye doctors this week.Prayers requested that her eye will heal as it should and the eye pressure will settle within the normal range.
Valerie Clements (Charis) Prayers for health concerns. 
Mark Davey (Faith Walk) Continue prayers as he manages life after his fall and for pain relief.
Dot Dorsey (Joint Heirs) Prayers requested her for health concerns.
Danny Flatt Please continue to pray for healing and pain relief. We are blessed and humbled by the prayers, love, and support of our church family.
Peggy Haguewood (Joint Heirs) Home and doing well. Prayers requested for complete healing and no complications. Pathology results are expected on Oct 27. Prayers for good results.
Janice Harper (Lifesavers) has severe and very painful arthritis at the base of one of her thumbs. Please continue to pray for pain relief.
Emogene Moore (Charis) Prayers for health concerns. 
Alice Jo Nichols, recently moved from Kirby Pines to Foxbridge Assisted Living facility to be closer to family.  Her son, Mike feels she would love to receive cards of encouragement. Her address: Foxbridge Assisted Living, Magnolia Cottage Rm 115, 2180 Mangum Rd, Memphis TN 38134
Bobbie Scrape (Joint Heirs) Prayers for health concerns. 
Michael Semore (Joint Heirs) Prayers for health concerns. 
Mary E. Smith (Joint Heirs) Prayers for health concerns. 
Lucy Treanor (HOPE) Continued prayers for decisions to be made about her kidney issues. 

Pray for Our Family and Friends

Prayer Request on Behalf of Dr. Jim Wheless

Thank you all for praying for relief from the current pandemic, wisdom for those developing and testing new treatments and good health and calm for those in the health care field. In my 45 years of medicine I have never seen a time with so many anxious colleagues and co-workers at the hospital. They need to know they are being prayed for daily. Thanks for supporting in prayer these health professionals.