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