Lifebuilder's 11/30/08

Dear Lifebuilder:

Mr TASTY TREATS was the Mayhem Moderator.

LANCELOT THE GRAY led the gathering in a discussion of Psalms 77.


CRY HAVOC & LET SLIP THE WHITE ELEPHANTS- The Annual Lifebuilder White Elephant Gift Exchange Encounter will be at the Aguillard Frayser Digs Friday 12/5 at 6:30 PM. COUPLE REQUIREMENT: 1 White Elephant Gift. WOMEN REQUIREMENT: Potluck food needs to be cooked before getting to party. MEN REQUIREMENT: Don't park on my grass. Address: 1329 Fite Road Memphis TN 38127. A meagerly lit WalMart Snowman will mark the driveway entrance on Fite Road. If you get lost call me: 493-8757.

INDIA DEBRIEFING LUNCHEON: There will be a luncheon following church next Sunday by the Men and Women who recently returned from a mission trip to India.

WOMENSES CHRISTMAS DINNER 12/9 at the Memphis Hilton. Men are needed to serve. Dress is black pants, white shirt and Christmas tie. You need to arrive at 5:00 PM. Contact Paula Mayberry at 682-8452 or paula@firstevan.org.

HANDLE ON HANDEL: 12/13 Memphis Symphon will perform Handel's Messiah at the Cannon Center. FEC Members get 15% discount off value of tickets. Tickets can be purchased from the Ticketmaster website. Discount code is "FE08

BIG CHURCH CHRISTMAS MUSIC 12/14- no Sunday School classes

NICK's NEXT: Nick Clark will be teaching next Sunday in Lifebuilders

PAT FOR PAT: Pat Bernardini promptly & deftly completed Mike Owens wheel chair ramp this past week. Pat made needless comparisons to a similar structure in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby.

ANNE JORDAN'S MOTHER is in town to see a neurosurgeon about a brain aneurysm. Anne's father had a recent auto accident and has a broken vertebra.

DAVID BRUMFIELD'S MOTHER, Carol Gibson, has Renal Cell Carcinoma. She is not tolerating her current treatment well.PAUL PATRICK requests prayer for his ex-neighbor's friend who recently lost his job.

MORE CULTURE: We continue to scour local theaters for decent Hollywood fare. A review of currently showing "The Boy in the Striped Pajama's" can be viewed at the Lifebuilder HAUTE COUTURE Blogger site: Lifebuilder's Haute Couture Review Site A comprehensive review of my recent DVD viewing can be seen at NEAL'S MOVIE PICKS Blogger Site: Neal's Movie Picks Old Lifebuilder postings- as well as a picture of Preston and his purse can be viewed at the Lifebuilder Blogger Site: Lifebuilders Blogger Site

When God causes us to have no mercy on our sins, then He has great mercy on us.

-Neal- the Frayser Party Meister

Preston & His Purse

Dear Lifebuilder:

Mr FREEZE MC'ed and corralled an otherwise rowdy group.

LE LOBSTER opened the class mayhem with prayer.

LIFEBUILDER HOLIDAY HAPPENING: The Annual Lifebuilder White Elephant Gift Exchange Encounter will be at the Aguillard Frayser Digs Friday 12/5 at 6:30 PM. COUPLE REQUIREMENT: 1 White Elephant Gift. WOMEN REQUIREMENT: Potluck food needs to be cooked before getting to party. MEN REQUIREMENT: Don't park on my grass. Address: 1329 Fite Road Memphis TN 38127.

CAMPBELL CHRONICLES: ROSS & SARA CAMPBELL urgently requests prayer concerning a sensitive situation in the Oasis school in Ankara Turkey. One of the students has gotten another student pregnant. The boy's father insists on an abortion. The girl is not having an abortion. The boy's father, a high-ranking diplomat, is trying to have the school shut down.

RON THE MANN'S BACK: Ron is out of hospital after surgery and is "80%" better.

WOMEN'S INDIA UPDATE: There will be an India Trip de-briefing luncheon 12/7.

KLINKE KLAN: Zachary Klinke and family attended the St Jude Christmas lighting at Graceland this past Saturday. Russell later attended and participated in the near Winter Solstice Elvis Impersonator contest at the nearby Heart Break Hotel on EP Boulevard.

DORMOIS DATUM: SARA DORMOIS had a good report on her blood work. Her blood inflammatory markers were down.MIKE OWENS UPDATE: Mike will be home 12/3 for a completion craniotomy to fix the defect in his skull from his brain surgery last month.

ANOOR SANITORIUM is in sore need of physicians, nurses and other health care workers. There are four Arabic speaking physicians there now only short term.

WALKER RE-WEDDING: LAMAR & DONNA WALKER will be renewing their wedding vows Friday 12/12 at 6:30 PM in the FEC Fellowship Hall. RSVP either ledtowalk@yahoo.com or call 372-3439 by 11/28. The announcement can be viewed on the Lifebuilder Blogger Page:

BIRTHDAY GIRL: The eternally youthful KATE PATRICK will be celebrating her birthday 11/26.

ROCKS IN HEAD: PAT BERNARDINI developed some dizziness. His heart tests were normal. He saw an ear specialist and was diagnosed with "Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertio." This malady is caused by an accumulation of debris in the inner ear called Otoconia or "Ear Rocks." He was instructed in how to do some special home exercises called the "Brandt-Daroff Exercises." Pat noted that: "The exercises made my dizziness go away, but hasn't made my chest muscles any larger." The class will be taking up a cash collection for future breast implants. More on this common affliction of the middle aged can be viewed at the following link: Rocks in Head

MORE HOME CULTURE STUFF: For those who can't get out as much as they would like, we've started a new review of easily rented movie fare- appropriately called "Neal's Movie Picks". Those selections reviewed can be viewed at the following blogger site: Neal's Movie Picks Please feel free to add any of your own.

Keep the best company.

Be much with those who are much with God.

-Neal in a Frayser Suburb

Lifebuilders 11/2/08

Dear Lifebuilder:

LANCELOT THE GRAY opened in prayer.

VISTORIA: Mark & Teresa Baker braved the rearmost table by the door.

BEACHED: ANDREW BEACH was the sponsored pastor this past month for FEC Pastor's Appreciation month. His cash gift will be present this week.

INDIA BOUND: MUSTANGE SALLY KLINKE will be leaving this Thursday with FEC women for a mission trip to India. Pradip and Hickman Ewing are already there.

DAVID BRUMFIELD'S MOTHER is traveling to MD Anderson in Houston for cancer treatment this week.

JAMIE HENWOOD'S FATHER is bleeding from his stomach and required blood transfusions this past week.

MAJOR MINOR EVENT: Mary Minor will "birthdaying" 11/5- happy 29th!!

LISA PHILLIPS will be seeing a neurosurgeon 11/14 for possible back surgery.

PAT BERNARDINI is having vertigo from an inner ear problem.

STREET SMARTS: Lifebuilder motor sport enthusiast and roadway speed merchant, DAVID BRUMFIELD, is helping to sponsor a local "Street Survival" teen driving clinic this November 8, Saturday 8:00 AM at the Millington Naval Air Station. General information regarding this program can be viewed at streetsurvival.org. David can be contacted via Email at: david.brumfield@smith-nephew.com. More information is also posted at the Lifebuilder Blogger Site: Lifebuilders Blogger Site

ALPENHORN HAPPENING: Despite his recent medical problems, Ron Man is trying to spice up the musical and instrumental variety in the traditional Sunday AM worship service. "I've been intrigued about the idea of introducing novel instrumentality to our worship experience." Ron opines. On a recent jaunt to Old Europe, Ron encountered some non-traditional uses for the Swiss Alpenhorn. As a composer, Ron is sure to be challenged by the limited range of only 16 available notes spread over 5 octaves. "Could be tough on any soloist" Ron notes. A photo of the Swiss Alpenhorn and musician in traditional lederhosen can be viewed at the following link: Traditional Alpenhorn Musician More on non-traditional uses of the Alpenhorn: Non-traditional uses of the Alpenhorn

Satan never sells his poisons naked; he always gilds them before he vends them.

-Neal- in the wood beyond Frayser

Lifebuilder's 10/12/08

Dear Lifebuilder:

It was another standing room only hour of emotional, theological and mental thrills and spills.

SUNDAY SCHOOL HOOKIE: There will be a FEC Congregational Meeting next Sunday, 10/19. There will be a baptismal service followed by a mass picnic. Dress is casual. Attitude should be serious. More on this upcoming fete can be viewed at the Lifebuilder Blogger Site: Lifebuilders Blogger Site

FEC MEN'S FISH FRY has been re-scheduled for Tuesday 10/21 6:00 PM featuring Elliot Perry. Details can also be viewed at the Lifebuilder Blogger Site: Lifebuilders Blogger Site

MUSTANG SALLY KLINKE will be going on a FEC All Girl mission trip to India.

MIKE OWENS is off the respirator and convalescing from repair of a brain aneurysm at Methodist University.

LYNN HUFFMAN'S MOTHER was diagnoses with a Glioblastoma Multiforme tumor of the brain.

BRETT EASLY recently retired from AutoZone. He, his kibbutz and fleet of autos will be moving to Kansas City.HENRY GROVES will be having shoulder surgery Tuesday at Methodist Germantown.

RON "THE MAN" MANN is hospitalized with an irregular heart rhythm. He is to have a heart catheterization done Tuesday. He is still awaiting repair of his back.

SARAH THORNE is resuming dialysis this week.

The doorstep of the palace of wisdom is a humble sense of ignorance.

-Neal AKA Lifebuilder Alpha Male

Lifebuilders 10/5/08

Dear Lifebuilder:

BIRTHDAY GIRL: CYNTHIA COLLINS celebrated her 29th 10/01. She requests prayer for a Jehovah Witness friend.RON'S BACK & BABY:

Ron "The Man" Mann had an epidural for control of his lower back pain this past week. He may have surgery later. Daughter Lily birthed baby girl Lily Jane Russell 10/1 AM. Pictures can be viewed at the following link: Picasa Web Albums - Ron & Betsy Man - BABY JANE

PASTOR APPRECIATON MONTH: FEC pastor ANDREW BEACH is assigned to Lifebuilders. Bring a cash offering to class this Sunday. "Stuff" about Andrew can be viewed at the Lifebuilder Blogger Site under the 9/21 posting. Double click on the document to enlarge it. Lifebuilders Blogger Site

FRIED CATFISH FEST: The FEC Men's Fellowship Fish Fry Dinner has been reschedule for 10/21 PM featuring NBA and U of M great ELLIOT PERRY.

KENDALL WEAVER is contemplating a spring semester in Ghana.

FEC ELDER MIKE OWENS had a brain aneurysm Saturday PM. He underwent emergent brain surgery Sunday AM He is at Methodist University on a respirator.

KANSAS LYMIES: Sarah Dormois recently had a good check up in Kansas. Byron Bell and Patty Dingeldein are being treated there.

Erstwhile Lifebuilder HENRY GROVES will be having surgery on his should next week.

Temporal things are as the mirage in the desert.

-Neal- living at the edge of Frayser

Lifebuilders 9/28/08

Sara D being "explicit"
David Kaplan enjoying his Gentle Gentile Friends

Dear Lifebuilder:

MR FREEZE led a spirited discussion on giving.

VISITORS: Non-resident Lifebuilder, David Kaplan, graced the class with his presence and witticisms. He and wife Sandra were in town from their Carolina digs for a Memphis wedding.

RON's BACK & RON's BACK: Ron "The Man" Mann is back from his latest overseas mission jaunt & is having persistent right leg pain due to a lower back problem. He is to see a neurosurgeon. Daughter, Grace is to have his first grandchild this week in Chattanooga.

CAMPBELL KINDER: Rose and Sara Campbell are the proud parents of an 8 lb 12 ounce boy born 9/16 in Ankyra, Turkey.

FRIED FISH FEST: FEC Men's Fellowship Fish Fry Dinner Tuesday, October 14, 6:00 PM featuring NBA great Elliott Perry. Tickets are $6.00 per fish eater. Master Fish "Friar" Larry Pegrim will be diligently watching over the grease.

JAMIE HENWOOD's FATHER is having test this week for anemia. Jamie will be driving down to Ocean Springs, MS Sunday 10/5.

LYNN HUFFMAN's MOTHER has brain tumors.

DAVID MORRIS will have heart stents placed this week.

LIFE CHAIN will be next Sunday.FEC WOMENSES RETREAT will be 10/24 10/26.

LIFEBUILDER MOVIE REVIEW: A sophisticated review of the movie "Eagle Eye" is currently posted at the LIFEBUILDER HAUTE COUTURE SITE: Lifebuilder's Haute Couture Review Site

Grainy cell phone photos of class members in Sunday action can be viewed at the Lifebuilder Blogger Site: Lifebuilders Blogger Site

Have the blood-mark very visibly on all your mercies.

-Neal- hunkered down in the woods outside Frayser

Lifebuilder's 9/21/08

Reuban In Action

Pat Bernardini's Man Purse

Andrew Beach's Stuff

(Double Click on image to enlarge)

Dear Lifebuilder:

LANCELOT mc'ed.

MR FREEZE taught on giving.

GUEST MISSIONARY RUBEN GUYTON briefed the class on the Tlapaneco Indian ministry. 10 acres were recently purchased with a generous gift. This property will be used for a medical clinic. The sick normally have to travel 8 hours to Mexico City for medical care. After a 5 year effort a well with good water was recently drilled. Prior to this, water had to be transported from a river. Current support pays pastors' salaries & medical supplies, but no funds are available for other mission activities e.g. pastoral & missionary meetings. A portrait or Ruben in full speech can be viewed at the Lifebuilder Blogger Site: Lifebuilders Blogger Site

ZACHARY KLINKE UPDATE: This past week Zachary finished chemo & is officially in remission. He had his portacath removed this week.

Ron MANN- FEC stand in Musicmeister is having back problems.

PAT BERNARDINI's MAN PURSE: Pat tried to enter the class late and undetected with Terri, sporting a green canvas Man Purse. Pat declined to divulge the contents of his bag when questioned. A Picture of Pat's bag can be viewed on the Lifebuilder Blogger's Site: Lifebuilders Blogger Site

PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH: is October. Lifebuilders will be honoring ANDREW BEACH 10/1-10/16. Information on Andrew and Pastor Appreciation Month can be viewed at the Blogger Site: Lifebuilders Blogger Site

Remove grace from the Gospel and the Gospel is gone.

-Neal in Frayser

Lifebuilder's 9/7/08

Dear Lifebuilder:

LE LOBSTER led the class in a follow up lesson based on Cole's sermon on chastity.

Prayer was requested for the SUDANESE MINISTRY at First Evan.

COLE HUFFMAN'S mother-in-law has 2 brain tumors. She is to undergo a biopsy this week.

STEVEN'S STUFF: The latest living color communiqué from our former FEC Senior Pastor is posted on the Lifebuilder Blogger Site: Lifebuilders Blogger Site

Please remember DAVID BRUMFIELD'S mother who appears to have metastatic cancer to the lung.DR COUZZINS was spied ambulating in Big Church- evidently none the worse for his recent hip replacement. He is still having trouble with a neuropathy in his legs.

MINDLESS MOVIE TIME! Another movie was thoughtfully viewed this week by this member of the class. An unbiased review of the movie "Babylon A.D." can be viewed at the Lifebuilder Haute Couture Blogger Site: Lifebuilder's Haute Couture Review Site

WEEKEND GET AWAY: Tired of tailgating at the Ole Miss games in Oxford? A nice weekend jaunt can be had in Holly Springs at "Graceland Too." Paul McLeod is the curator of a pink version of Graceland less than 1 hour from Memphis. Paul's collection includes a table made by Charles Bronson while filming Kid Galahad, a cup Lisa Marie drank from as well as a rare cardboard Elvis effigy. The museum is open 24/7. Admission is either $5.00 or a 6 pack of diet coke. More on this site of local interest can be viewed at the following link: Graceland Too

Empty buckets are fittest for the well of Grace.

-Neal in Frayser

Dear Lifebuilder:

Lancelot moderated.

BIRTHDAY MALE: Richardo Jordan celebrated his 55th birthday this Sunday. See photo on Lifebuilder Blogger Site of Rick's eclectic attire in our House of Worship. Lifebuilders Blogger Site

VISITORS: Rick & Rebecca Greer, not new to FEC, braved a visitation. They requested prayer for family friend's son, SAM GRANT, who is being treated at St. Jude for eye cancer.

HURRICANE HELP: The Red Cross may need volunteers Thursday, Friday and Saturday in their shelters. If you would like to be contacted if Red Cross needs volunteers, send your e-mail and phone number to christi@firstevan.org . First Evan will not be setting up a Relief Office or taking donations at this time.

MAJOR MINOR HURRICANE PROBLEM: The Minor's Aunt Betty and friend, John Rice, were evacuated from NOLA for the storm.

REID PATRICK was accepted to the University of Alabama- Roll Tide!

FALL BREAK VACATION IDEA: School has started and soon Fall Break will be upon us. This time of year is too early for skiing and not assuredly hot enough for boating at Pickwick. Besides the obvious expense, time restraints, and poor current currency exchanges, overseas venues are probably not feasible. The Gilbert McClungs are strongly considering an Autumn trip to our Neighbor to the North for the break. Gilbert recommends considering a stay at Teeswater, Ontario for the 2008 INTERNATIONAL PLOWING MATCH proudly sponsored the Ontario Plowmen's Association. A tractor in hand is not required to participate. Separate mule and horse competitions are available as well. More on the match can be found at the following link: 2008 International Plowing Match

Another well written review of the movie "Frozen River" can be found at the Lifebuilder Haute Couture blogger site: Lifebuilder's Haute Couture Review Site

If the devil never roars, the church will never sing.

Do the work of an evangelist

-Neal- The Lifebuilder Alpha Dawg

Lifebuilders 8/24/08

Dear Lifebuilder:

Willie Baldwin and founder Roy “Soup” Campbell were present for a presentation of Icon Ministries. More on Icon Ministries can be viewed at the following link:

Rick Donlon followed with an update on the happenings at Christ Community Medical System. A well placed portrait of Rick speaking to the class can be viewed at the Lifebuilder Blogger Site:

HENRY GROVE’S MOTHER passed away week before last.

ZACHARY KLINKE has officially complete therapy for his lymphoma!!!

DENNIS CANTRELL’S mother died recently. Dennis is severely impaired with his neurological disorder.

DR COUZZINS was hospitalized last week for a hip replacement.

DAVID BRUMFIELD’S mother had a lung biopsy last week and has metastatic cancer. She is getting a second opinion this week in Houston.

RUTH STEVENS is starting her teaching job at the Oasis school in Ankara Turkey.

AQUAMAN RICK JORDAN won six gold medals and set three state records last month in the Tennessee Senior Olympics. He will be competing for the National Senior Olympics in San Francisco next August. A portrait of this Amphibious Senior can also be viewed at the Lifebuilder Blogger Site:

HAUTE COUTURE AGAIN: A brief, but intelligent review of the Frog Movie “Tell No One” can be viewed at the Lifebuilder Haute Couture Review site: It is currently playing at the Ridge Way Four. There is some brief nudity, but no pre-marital Zodiac Sign Reading. Make a deep deposit in the marital Love Bank and bring Mama to this one.

-Do the work of an evangelist

-Neal at the edge of Frayser

Movie Review: “Tell No One”

Lifebuilders 7/27/08

Dear Lifebuilder:

MR FREEZE MC'ed a spirited discussion on the "The Discipline of Study." DOKTOR DOCTOR JIM THORNE highly recommended Calvin's "Institutes" for our study.

AQUAMAN ACCOLADES: "Aquaman" Ricardo Jordan cinched 6 gold metals & broke 3 state records in the TN State Senior Olympics.

MASTER MARKSMAN: Lifebuilder resident shootist DR B PERKINS is at Camp Perry Ohio for the National Rifle Championship.

PATTY DINGELDEIN is in Kansas City being treated for Lyme Disease.ANGIE BELL is slowly gaining weight.

BYRON BELL is "batching" with Sammy & continues his Lyme Disease treatment in Kansas City.

ZACHARY KLINKSTER will have a follow up CT 8/4. Depending on the results he may be nearing completion of treatment.

AMY BRUMFIELD's FATHER, DAVID FORD, is convalescing at home after heart surgery. Amy requests prayer for his spiritual condition & recovery.

KULTURE MAXIMUS: A multitude of reviews are posted this week on the Lifebuilder's HAUTE COUTURE blogger page- including movie reviews of "Journey to the Center of the Earth" (By Dr. Lobster), "Hancock", and the French film "Roman de Gare." Also included is a review of an exhibit at the Brooks entitled "Around Tennessee: 1820-1920." The link for the reviews is: Lifebuilder's Haute Couture Review Site

RONNIE STEVENS LATEST: A recent photo of the lovely Stevens clan can be viewed at the Lifebuilder's Blogger Site: Lifebuilders Blogger Site

-Do the work of an evangelist

-Neal- The Lifebuilder Alpha Dawg

Lifebuilders 7/20/08

Dear Lifebuilder:

LE LOBSTER opened with a Neo-Baptist prayer.

Mr. Freeze MC'ed & led a vibrant discussion regarding fasting.A craft table was craftily set up in the room corner for visiting little Louise Klinke, her cousin and other "young people."

UPCOMING BIRTHDAY FOLK: Kelly Klinkster & Herr Doktor Ken Grosshart.

LIFEBUILDER KINDER IN THE NEWS: Topless unwaxed young Reid Patrick was captured poolside for a recent Commercial Appeal issue.

BIBLE ANSWER SQUAD: FEC scriptural savants Cole Huffman, Don Riley, & Stacey Tyson will be fielding all questions biblical & theological next Sunday PM.

SARA DORMOIS had a good report on one of her blood tests.

BELL BELLE: Angie Bell was spotted in AM Big Church.

ZACHARY KLINKE UPDATE: Zachary is doing well and getting his 4th round of chemotherapy.

DOMESTIC HVAC SERVICES: Lifebuilder JOE WHITE came to the Henwood Home's rescue after an abrupt A/C failure. In addition to his regular duties, Joe is available for any domestic A/C or heating needs after hours. Joe can be reached via Email at:jswhite100@earthlink.net

CONFECTIONARY NEEDS: One of the cooks at Kate Patrick's CAFÉ ECCLECTIC has a brownie baking business. He provides brownies for Gus'. If interested, contact Kate Patrick at: tutorkate@bellsouth.net

CAFÉ ECCLECTIC UPDATE: A small group of Lifebuilders attempted to dine at Kate's establishment this Saturday and were confronted by a standing room only crowd at the door. You go Kate!!!

BRUMFIELD BIDNESS: Amy Brumfield's father, David Ford, of Marshall, Texas had a 5 vessel bypass. Please pray for him and Amy's mother.

DAVID SPURLING was found to have probable metastatic cancer this past week.

SALLY KLINKE'S MOTHER, Louise Bashour, fell this past week. She is being monitored for a slow heart rhythm problem.SHARON WHITE'S AUNT is having gastrointestinal problems.

CYNTHIA COLLINS UPDATE: Cynthia is contemplating going to Africa on mission. She now has Email!!! Her Email address is: ccollins-1@comcast.net.

LIFEBUILDER MARKSMAN: Lifebuilder resident anesthesiologist and all around Renaissance Man, B PERKINS, will be representing Memphis at Camp Perry, Ohio for the national 600 yard rifle championship. In addition to his normal domestic and professional duties, Dr Perkins also periodically serves as a shooting instructor for the US Army Squad Marksman program.

RONNIE ROUNDS: Ronnie Stephens and youngest daughter Ruth are in Iraq for a pastors' conference.

The latest Lifebuilder pictures, as well as the latest class posts, can be viewed at the LIFEBUILDER BLOGGER SITE: Lifebuilders Blogger Site

-Do the work of an evangelist.

-Neal- thriving in the wood outside Frayser

A Commercial Appeal picture of Reid Patrick at poolside texting Kate

Preston keeping Little Louise and her 2 compatriots busy at the Lifebuilder Youth Craft Table

Lifebuilders 6/15/08

Dear Lifebuilder:

DOUBLE DUTY: Lance MC'ed & taught from Nahum. The lesson could hardly be finished on time because of Pat Bernardini's constant referencing to "The Great Gatsby."

REDBIRDS READY: This Thursday, 6/19, FEC Men's Ministry is sponsoring a church-wide trip to the Memphis Redbirds. If interested, email Don Riley at disciplingmeninc.@bellsouth.net or call Don at 461-2819.

RONNIE'S REHAB: Rumor has it that former FEC Uber Pastor, RONNIE STEPHENS, was released from the hospital and home convalescing with Ja(y)ne.

NCC NEWS: Lifebuilder veteran urban evangelist JOANNE CLARKE announced 2 new commitments to Christ recently at the weekly Neighborhood Christian CENTER Thursday womens' home bible study. Any committed ladies who would be interested in helping can contact Joanne at: joanne@clarkandclark.com

FRENCH CAMP ACADEMY THANKS: Sharon White's brother, Kevin O'Brien sent a formal thanks for the class bible donations. SWEDISH MESSENGER:

The Paul Patricks will be hosting some friends from Sweden for 2 weeks.

ZACHARY KLINKE UPDATE: Zachary was discharged home last week. He is briefly back in St. Jude for more chemotherapy. He has responded VERY well to treatment to date. He had a 50% reduction in the size of the lymph glands in his chest.

CULTURE-A-GO-GO: Despite the daily strain of living in this pressure cooker of a city, we have vetted and reviewed yet another movie. A masterful review of the recently released movie, "Iron Man" can be viewed at the Lifebuilder HAUTE COUTURE Blogger Site: Lifebuilder's Haute Couture Review Site

Old class emails and pics can be viewed at the LIFEBUILDER BLOGGER SITE: Lifebuilders Blogger Site

-Do the work of an evangelist

-Neal- Still Buff on the Bluff

Christ Community Church Update

Lifebuilder's 5/25/08

Dear Lifebuilder:

ONE MAN SHOW: Nick Clark both moderated and taught class- without the benefit of a powerpoint projector. Considering the Memorial Day Weekend theme, the lesson was appropriately entitled "Am I a Wimp in The Lord's Army?" Nick's main points- some of which are admittedly plagiarized- can be found at the Lifebuilder Blogger Site: Lifebuilders Blogger Site

BELL BELLE: Angie Bell is convalescing at Methodist University. She is eating some and walking without assistance. She is tentatively scheduled to be discharged in about a week.

CANTRELL ILLNESSES: Lyn Cantrell was recently diagnosed with a type of Uterine Cancer. Dennis has a neurological problem called Multi-System Atrophy.

JIM & PAT THORNE requests prayer for daughter Sarah's health problems.

JORDANAIRRE AFFAIR: Aquaman Rick Jordan's mother had heart by-pass surgery at Baptist Hospital this week.

Please remember to pray for PAT BERNARDINI'S mother who has a lung cancer.

MCCORDIC NEEDS: The McCordics are still in search for a house in Wheaton, IL. Son Josh is looking for a summer job.

BRUMFIELD BABIES! David & Amy are now thrice grandparents. Grandson Joshua Paul was born last week.

SOUTH AFRICA TURMOIL: Christian Mann is on a mission trip to South Africa. Mary Minor's brother also recently arrived there for a mission trip.

NEAR-SUMMER FILMS: Yet another insightful movie review is available for your perusal at the Lifebuilder HAUTE COUTURE web site: Lifebuilder's Haute Couture Review Site The reviewed movie is "Prince Caspian."

-Do the work of an evangelist.-

Neal near Frayser

Nick's 05/25/08 Talk

Lifebuilder's 4/27/08

Dear Lifebuilder:

Congregational Meeting was this Sunday.

Former FEC Kapellmeister, BOB WESTBROOK is hospitalized with a leg infection.

ELMER MANTEE fell this week.

MONROE BALLARD of The Neighborhood Christian Center died this past week. Funeral plans are pending.

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER is May 1. The sanctuary will be open most of the day. Check with church office or church website for times.

REEL 'EM IN: There is another MEN'S FISH FRY EXTRAVAGANZA Tuesday 5/6 at 6:00 PM in Fellowship Hall. Mark Rose, Bass Fishing Pro, will be the featured speaker.

MOVIE REVIEWS A-GO-GO: We still continue to plumb the depths of local culture and screen fare. A very sophisticated review of the movie "Married Life" can be viewed at the Lifebuilder's Haute Couture Website: Lifebuilder's Haute Couture Review Site

UNTIMELY DEATH: Anne Jordan has been grieving this past week over the death of her dear friend and confidant, IDA MAE SILLS. Details on the life and times of Anne's friend can be found at the following link as featured in the Memphis Commercial Appeal: Ida Mae Sills Obit

-Do the work of an evangelist

-Neal in Frayser

Lifebuilders 4/13/08

Dear Lifebuilder:

GILBERT MCCLUNG opened in prayer.

LANCELOT MC'ed.

PRESTONIUS MAXIMUS taught.

LAMAR WALKER briefed the class on Christ Community Church happenings.A mission trip to Ethiopia & an AWANA start up are planned for this year. He requests prayer for a permanent church building & mature couples in the church this year.

PAT BERNARDINI's mother is in St. Francis hospital with cancer.

DAVID BRUMFIELD requests prayer for brother-in-law DICK WESTERBURG who is to have spinal surgery.

KENNY GROSSHART has recovered from his recent illness.

ANGIE BELL is to have surgery this Friday 7:30 AM at Methodist University. She has lost a considerable amount of weight & is requiring a home IV.

FEC WEEK OF PRAYER: April 20-27 will be 24/7 prayer week organized by FEC college class RENOWN. Information and sign ups are at the following link: 24/7 Prayer Week

KIDS SUMMER MISSION TRIPS: IMPACT & CROSSROADS will have 2 workdays to help raise money for their summer mission trips- 4/26 & 5/10. Information regarding work days are posted at the Lifebuilder Blogger Site: Lifebuilders Blogger Site

MCCORDIC UPDATE: Dawn is in Jordan with some of her boys. They are cleaning out their apartment- deciding what to keep and what to take. They are having problems with the sale of their car.

More data later.

-Do the work of an evangelist

-Neal Near the Lake

FEC 24/7 Prayer Week Stuff

Its spring again and with that comes “spring cleaning”! We all have those odd jobs that need to get done this time of year. Well, we have a group of eager young people who are ready to help.

Our Impact and Crossroads students are setting up two work days on Saturday, April 26th and May 10th to do the work for you.

The objective for this project is two-fold. First, we are seeking to serve those in our church family who need help, and secondly, to raise money for summer missions.

Impact will work alongside Confrontation Point Ministries in Crossville, Tennessee to help restore homes and lives of those less fortunate in the rural areas of middle Tennessee. Crossroads is going to serve in Mexico and Ukraine.
Here is a list of suggested household jobs that you may need done:
· Rake leaves, clean out flower beds, trim bushes, cut grass, plant flowers, spread mulch
· Clean out or organize garage, attic, or shed
· Move heavy objects
· Wash windows
· Wash cars

There is no set fee for any of these chores. A donation towards summer missions would be gratefully accepted.
If you can use our services and would like to sign up, please fill out the bottom portion of this sheet and drop it in the offering chest at church on or before April 20th…the sooner the better.

You can also call the Youth Ministry Office at 682-8452 Ex: 1200, or email studentministries@firstevan.org , and let us know what you need to have done.
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Lifebuilders 4/7/08

Dear Lifebuilder:

A near speechless Mr Freeze (laryngitis) attempted to MC the class.

VISITOR: Crickett Keith

JOANNE CLARK debriefed the class on the FEC Womenses trip to visit Ruben Guytan and the Tlapanaco Indians in Mexico recently. Graphic flashy images were vividly generated by Nick and his larger-than-life Dell lap top and projector. Picture highlights can be viewed at the Lifebuilder Blogger Site: Lifebuilders Blogger Site

THORNE THANGS: Pat Thorne was tested and found to have a polyp and an ulcer. The polyp was terminated with extreme prejudice while the ulcer is being medically treated.

WORD FROM KIRK'S MOTHER: Preliminary reports indicated that Lifebuilder Supreme Bakestress, KATE PATRICK's Café Eclectic is doing a brisk business in Mid Town. Drop by and enjoy. The link is: Café Eclectic

MISSIONARY COLA: Missionaries in any of the EU countries have had a 25% decline in the purchase power of their US Dollars over the past year. Please factor in your giving this year accordingly.

SHEILIA GROSSHART requests prayer for son, KENNY, who is ill.

ANNE JORDAN requests prayer for daughter, MORGAN, who is struggling with her college choice.

The JOE WHITES also requests prayer for their daughter's college choice.

CULTURE STUFF: Lifebuilder film mavens were on the move this past week at the movie debut of "The Band's Visit" at Ridgeway Four. An insightful review of the movie can be viewed at the Lifebuilder Haut Couture Blogger Site: Lifebuilder's Haute Couture Review Site

STACEY TRIMBLE UPDATE: Stacey will being undergoing 4 months of chemotherapy, followed by 6 weeks of radiation, and then a second round of a different chemo which will be once a month for a full year. She will probably get her second round of chemotherapy in Oman.

TIN FOIL HATS ANYONE? Despite the joy of wife Sara's homecoming, LE LOBSTER was upset by this week's publication of an MIT study refuting the effectiveness of tin foil hats "foiling" electromagnetic psychotronic mind control carriers. Larry finds his foil beanie helpful in protecting against incoming signals and blocking most forms of brain scanning and mind reading. "Parents seem more confident in me when I'm sporting one of these things while doing a prolonged extraction on one of the little ones in the office." Notes Larry. After several attempts by neighbors to drag Larry down to Temple, Larry started avoiding wearing the traditional beanie style hats on Saturdays. "On Saturdays, I switch to the 'Fez' or 'Centurion' type foil headpieces when hanging out with Sara and the girls." More on the MIT Tin Foil Hat Study can be viewed at: MIT Tin Foil Hat Study A quick primer on the Aluminum Foil Deflector Beanie can be viewed at: Aluminum Foil Deflector Beanie

-Do the work of an evangelist

-Neal- still twisting in Frayser

FEC Mexico Mission Trip 3/08

Lifebuilders 3/23/08

Dear Lifebuilder:

MR FREEZE MC'ed.

LANCELOT taught from Psalms 50.

VISITOR(ette)- Rachel Laughlin chanced our class and reportedly enjoyed the teaching and revelry.

LILLY LAUGHLIN is convalescing from her stroke at Health South Rehab-North. She is accepting visitors daily from 5:30- 8:00 PM. She will be discharged in 2 weeks. Her nurse son-in-law is taking Family Leave Act time to care for her after discharge.

MEXICO MAID & MAIDENS: JOANNE CLARK & FEC women's mission trip returns this week.SARA DORMOIS has finally returned to hearth & home. She will take oral antibiotics for one year.

CHURCH HYGIENE: Lifebuilders is schedule to help with the Wednesday Night Dinner Clean-up 4/2, 4/9, 4/16 and 4/30. Volunteers need to be at FEC by 6:15 PM. Linda Dickens estimates 4 people are needed to clear both rooms in 30 minutes. Any questions can be directed to Linda at 682-8452 or DDic11@aol.com. You can also Email Beverly at Beverly@firstevan.org.

CHORUS BOY: David Brumsfield finally made the Big Time with his chorus debut with the Men's Chorus during the special Easter music.

STACEY TRIMBLE completed her surgery 2 weeks ago for a breast mass. The cancer was providentially confined to 1 spot. She is being evaluated by an oncologist for chemotherapy. She is convalescing with her parents here in Memphis for the summer.

YET MORE CULTURE STUFF!!! In our perpetual search to keep the class up on the cutting edge of cultural happenings, new movie reviews are available at the Lifebuilder Haute Couture Blogger site. Reviews of current release "Jumper" as well as foreign film fare "Daughter of Keltoum" and "Marooned in Iraq" are readily available for your leisurely parousal at: Lifebuilder's Haute Couture Review Site

Previous LIfebuilder Emails can be viewed at the Lifebuilder Blogger Site: Lifebuilders Blogger Site

-Do the work of an evangelist

-Neal- The Twisted One Outside Frayser

Lifebuilders 3/2/08

Dear Lifebuilder:

Sunday AM was the culmination of an exciting Missions Conference week at FEC.

Ja(y)ne Stephens, wife of our former FEC UberPastor, was present for class- resplendent in a colorful brash jacket. She and Ronnie will be leaving Monday. Ruth will be graduating from Moody this May.

BAKE SOMEONE HAPPY: Supreme Lifebuilder Bakestress, Kate Patrick's Café Eclectic opened last Monday. It's located 1 block north of the intersection of McLean and North Parkway at Faxon and McLean. Hours of operation are 6:00 AM 'til 8:00 PM. We are told to try to avoid school hours due to congestion. Go Girl! A non-eclectic link to her eclectic café is: Café Eclectic

LILLY LAUGHLIN (Wife of Fred) had a stroke and is at Methodist University.

FEC OM missionary to Oman, STACEY TRIMBLE will be having surgery at Baptist Hospital this Wednesday for a breast mass.

DAVID YAWN'S FATHER, David McDonald Yawn, died recently. His funeral was this past Saturday.

MISSIONARIES A GO-GO: After a brief introduction by Mr Freeze, the class was treated to mission reviews by DAVID IRWIN, a bibliographer at Wycliff Bible Translators and ALEX GALLOWAY of CRM. More information on Wycliff Bible Translators can be viewed at the following link. Wycliffe Bible Translators: World Missions for Unreached People Groups More information on Alex & Amy Galloway's ministry can be viewed at the circular posted on the Lifebuilder Blogger Site: Lifebuilders Blogger Site Double click on any page to enlarge the image.

LIFEBUILDER 2/24 SOUP/SALD/DESSERT FETE: Pictures are posted from last Sunday's Gala on the Blogger Site.
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Do the work of an evangelist

-Neal in his wooded fastness

Galloway Information

Lifebuilder's 2/24/08

Dear Lifebuilder:

Good times were had by all attendees at the Klink Party Pad Sunday PM after Night Church. Sally Soups, salad, Amy Brumfields great Southern cornbread and Anne J's chocolate truffle thingy were consumed by hungry class members. Tales were told, stomachs filled, hearts were made merrier and dynasties toppled- all in two wild hours of holy fellowship. Photos of the bash can be viewed at this page on the Lifebuilder Blogger Site: Lifebuilders Blogger Site

MISSION CONFERENCE HAPPENINGS AND SCHEDULE: Missionaries visiting our class this coming Sunday will be: Alex Galloway, Mark Miller, Aileen Coleman and David Irwin. The 2008 Missions Conference cycle will start Sunday February 24. The full schedule of events can be viewed at the Lifebuilder Blogger Site: Double click on the posted schedule to enlarge it. Lifebuilders Blogger Site

MORE CULTURE! Another insightful movie reviews of "There Will Be Blood" and "Persepolis" can be viewed at the Lifebuilder Haute Couture site: Lifebuilder's Haute Couture Review Site

Do the work of an evangelist

-Neal in Frayser

Lifebuilder Party Pics 2/24/08

Lifebuilder's 1/13/08

Dear Lifebuilder:

MR FREEZE taught from Psalms 5.

BIRTHDAY GIRL! Youngster Pat Thorne celebrated her 31st this week.

FEC FEMALE MEXICAN MISSION- FEC Women will be doing a "Women Teaching Women" thing in Mexico with Rubin Guytan 3/17-3/23. Sign up deadline is 2/1. Accommodations will be "rough".

DORMOIS DINER SCHEDULE: Le Lobster & his All Girl Band need only Monday night meals. Sign up is on the bulletin board in the classroom. Sarah is doing better than expected. Pray that she comes home early.

FEBRUARY LIFEBUILDER EVENTS:

2/10: A "Hot Dawg" luncheon for all Lifebuilders and their hangers on at the Nick and Joanne Clarks after Sunday AM electives. The pool will be uncovered. Bring your wet suit if interested.

2/24: Not to be outdone by the Clarks, The Preston Klinkes will have the class over to their domicile for a Soup & Corn Bread dinner at 7:15 PM after the evening service.Continue to pray for Byran and Angie Bell.

DR. DOCTOR JIM THORNE resumes his teaching schedule at Chrichton College tomorrow. He is to teach "Invitation to Theology" to young budding minds & service-minded souls.

NICK'S NERVE: Nick Clark is to have a neck nerve block this week.

MISSION CONFERENCE HAPPENINGS AND SCHEDULE: Missionaries visiting our class will be: Alex Galloway, Mark Miller, Aileen Coleman and David Irwin. The 2008 Missions Conference cycle will start Sunday February 24. The full schedule of events can be viewed at the Lifebuilder Blogger Site: Double click on the posted schedule to enlarge it. Lifebuilders Blogger Site

MORE CULTURE! Another insightful movie review of "Sweeny Todd" can be viewed at the Lifebuilder Haute Couture site: Lifebuilder's Haute Couture Review Site

-Do the work of an evangelist.

-Neal by the Lake

FEC 2008 Missions Conference Schedule

LIfebuilder's 1/6/08

Dear Lifebuilder:

MR FREEZE requests that we review Psalm 5. It will be the lesson topic for the next few weeks.

VISITORETTE: Rachel Laughlin braved the class after Big Church.

ORPHANOS OFFERINGS- Sharon White requests old Christmas cards for Orphanos.

BIRTHDAY BOY: Paul Patrick celebrates another one January 4.

TEAM THORNE requests continued prayer for daughter Sarah.

B PERKINS requests prayer for his cousin who is entering rehab for drug and alcohol addiction.

KLINKE CLAN KID- John Preston- is leaving 1/7 for a semester abroad to study in England.

DORMOIS UPDATE: Sarah is doing better. Out of town treatment ends at the end of February. Le Lobster needs only Monday night meals. Sign up poster for Monday Meals is on the bulletin board in the Sunday School classroom.

CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH STUFF: The 7 Jones kids who were being raised by a now dead grandmother are living presently with their Aunt Coco and her boyfriend Tony. Lemar Walker will marry Coco and Tony this Saturday. They are committed to raising all 7 boys in their 3 bedroom house.

Erstwhile Lifebuilder EDDIE CUNNINGHAM will be leaving next week for a 10 day mountain climbing trip to Mexico for Mount Orizaba and Ixta.

FEBRUARY FIRST EVAN ELECTIVES: No Sunday School classes for the month of February. "The Book of Daniel", "Discipleship", and "Lives Lived Well" will be offered the month of February during normal Small Church time. A detailed posting can be viewed at the Lifebuider Blogger Site: Lifebuilders Blogger Site

YET ANOTHER MOVIE REVIEW: Lifebuilder Movie Reviewers braved the elements this past week to view "Enchanted." It is currently running at Ridgeway Four. Our erudite, sophisticated observations can be viewed at the "Lifebuilder Haute Couture" blogger site: Lifebuilder's Haute Couture Review Site

Do the work of an evangelist

-Neal in his wooded fastness beyond Frayser

February 2008 Electives