DLmail 3/5/2009 table for 36

This is about the third week in a row that I have been busy enough that I can't put a whole lot of effort into the DLmail, so sorry to disappoint all three of you, my readers.

We had somewhat low numbers last Saturday. Easy enough for the four of us to handle. Heather took care of the teaching responsibilities and even let me take one photo of her. I guess she is DEA. Pam is related to a guy who was with the DEA and he always covered his face when I tried to take pics of him, so I figure that is her excuse.

Our virtue for the month is Hope (believing that something good can come out of something bad). This weekend our lesson is Raising Lazarus. The small group information can be found by clicking here. Our Bible story is "Lazarus is raised from the dead" and is found in John 11:1-45. Our memory verse remains Romans 8:28 "We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him." Our bottom line...whatever happens, remember how powerful God is. For Cal's mainstage message (Is there a God and can I really know Him?), click here. Study the Bible passage and devote some solid prayer to this weekend. Thanks.

A little shout out to fellow DL Factory (Sunday) leader Randy. He did what most medical providers do, made a housecall for Pam Sunday and really reassured her by working on that bloody nose. Randy joins Nwoods point first responder Stephanie Elder and DL momma Lisa Benson in the housecall medical provider ranks. It's nice to know the right people, especially when you get sick. Pam is still serving with the kids in 2nd/3rd, but that may soon be changing. Kind of getting to the point where she needs to be really careful about being around any illnesses. She had a great night with just the girls from her small group last Saturday. At long last her little cancer buddy Lexi made it to church. It was a great night and maybe one to end this season on. We'll see.

Finally, we went out to eat after church with some fellow Chillicothe families. As I looked around the table at our crowd, I counted 36 (maybe more, they kept moving). Crazy. Dan Garner took great care of our entire crew. Sadly, Dan's father passed away just a day and a half later, early Monday morning. Pray for Dan and his family if you know them and if you get the chance. His father knew the Lord and was prepared for this day.