FBC Kilgore Celebration Choir

09/03/2026

Choir Notes 9/2/26
Prayers and Praises
Elizabeth Burks interviewed earlier this week for an assistant principal job at the school she currently works for; she should know something by the end of the week.
Laura Turner (daughter of Marion and Kay Turner) will have back surgery next week in Houston. Please pray for no complications.
John Lewis is experiencing a lot of pain.
Ric McNamara passed away Sunday afternoon. Pray for his brothers and friends.
Audrey Whitten, Teresa's cousin, fell and broke several ribs.
Susie Thomas has an appointment to see if she is a candidate for a new dry macular degeneration treatment.
Teresa Anderson - 3 unspoken
Debra, Lynda Meadows's friend, continues to recover.
Linda A, Lynda's friend, has cellulitis.
Lynda Meadows - 4 unspoken
Roger Welch and family
Rodney, Judy Wilkins's son, with the infected thumb had a culture done and now is on the right antibiotics, so it is much improved. The doctor changed another medication and he is sleeping a lot. The therapist couldn't get him up to walk because he was so sleepy. He has gained a couple more pounds. Pray he can start moving more and lose some weight.
PP (JP's daughter) had a double mastectomy yesterday.
JPhad nine shots in her neck and back.
Jeanie Thompson - 3 unspoken
Children's Sunday School Teacher needed for 1st and 2nd graders
Minister of Music/Worship Search Team
Handbells will kick off Tuesday. We'd love to have more ringers.

08/27/2026

Choir Notes 8/26/26
Prayers and Praises
Rodney, Judy Wilkins's son, will have to have his thumb nail removed to get rid of the infection. Please pray for the medical team and Rodney. No date yet. The wound care doctor gave him a shot of Rocephin.
Lynda Meadows's friend Debra's eye surgery to correct double vision was successful! Praise!
Kim H., Lynda's friend
Lynda Meadows - 4 unspoken
Tulley Borders hurt his upper right arm Saturday in an accident. Pray for healing.
Jeanie Thompson - 2 unspoken
Betty Chitwood - 4 unspokkkken
Audrey Whitten, Teresa's cousin, fell Sunday breaking a rib and bruising a lot of the muscles around her ribs.
Ric McNamara - hospice
Lindsey (teacher friend of Teresa's) Reid's in utero baby boy
Maria (Teresa's teacher friend) Parker's dad - possible stroke
Minister of Music Search
Children's Sunday School Teacher needed for first and second graders!
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08/20/2026

Choir Notes 8/19/26
Prayers and Praises
Vicky Jones's cousin, Jim Brazeal, lost his younger brother last year and is dealing with some depression issues. He also has severe neuropathy in his feet as well as arthritis.
Ric McNamara -hospice
Mary Pharris- in rehab following a stroke
Teresa Anderson -5 unspoken
Minister of Music/Worship Search Team
Holly Brower Pollard, Teresa's niece's sister-in-law, is recovering from hand (nerve) surgery.
Linda McClellan, Teresa's friend, is having pre-op tests before having colon surgery scheduled.
Joy Borders
JP & daughter - travel mercies as they road trip
Betty Chitwood - 4 unspoken
Chuck Burks, Elizabeth's husband
Rodney, Judy Wilkins' son, has an infection in his right thumb. Pray for the wound care doctor to have an opening soon. He's also having issues with pronunciation, as well as losing weight, getting up and walking.
Lynda Meadows' Friend, Debra, is having eye surgery to correct double vision. Pray for successful surgery and that she will be able to balance and walk safely.
Lynda - 4 unspoken

08/13/2026

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08/13/2026

Choir Prayer List 8/12/26

It was so good to see everyone back at our choir get together this evening!
Praise! Bill Hill was back with us!

Prayers and Praises
Family of David Hedrick; passed Sunday night; visitation Thursday 6-8 p.m. Rader's; service Friday 1 p.m. FBCK
Ric McNamara continues under hospice in a Longview facility.
Linda Mcclellan, a friend of Teresa's, is having to have colon surgery.
In utero baby boy of Teresa's friend only has partial heart development. Pray for a miracle, otherwise, upon birth he will require two immediate heart surgeries and probably many resulting health issues.
Teresa - 5 unspoken
Judy and Jana Perkins - Travel mercies and safety as they go on a road trip soon.
Joy Borders has a doctor's appointment tomorrow to check on her stomach regarding tummy issues.
Cindy Kulak had right hand surgery today. Pray for her recovery. -- Check on her occasionally to see if she needs anything--meals, etc.
Betty Chitwood - 3 unspoken
Rodney, Judy Wilkins's son, needs to get up and walk to develop strength and stamina. He has an infection in his right thumb and is on antibiotics. Please pray for healing. Judy will be going to see him in the next few days. Pray for travel safety.
The Griffins, Judy W's neighbors: she's in hospice, he's on a walker
The Praters, Judy W's friends: Praise! They are doing well, even though he has prostate cancer and she has knee issues.
School Starting
Promotion Sunday
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08/06/2026

Choir Prayer List 8/5/26
Cindy Kulak is scheduled to repeat the Greek blood test next week. Please pray the circulating tumor cell count will be 0. She is also scheduled for right hand surgery later in the week. Please pray for a successful surgery and recovery.
Betty Chitwood - 3 unspoken
Jackie McMillon, friend of Jerry Medford, is undergoing stem cell replacement.
Bill Hill
David Hedrick is under hospice at home.
Ric McNamara continues under hospice care.
Audrey Whitten, Teresa's cousin
Kim Pass and her husband Bill who recently lost his son
Teresa Anderson - 4 unspoken
Students and Faculty as school prepares to begin
Minister of Music/Worship Search

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07/30/2026

Choir Prayer List 7/29/26
B J Clark's daughter passed on Saturday. July 25 due to complications from heart attack/stroke. Burial was July 28 in Arkansas. Prayers for the family.
Jeanie Thompason - 2 unspoken
Jeanie & Franks's son n law’s salvation
Ric McNamara is in the hospital with pneumonia..
Audrey Whitten, Teresa's cousin, had a nerve stimulator implantated.
David Hedrick - multiple health issues
Minister of Music Search
Teresa - 4 unspoken
Bill Hill
Jackie McMillon, friend of Jerry Medford, is undergoing stem cell replacement.
Honduras Pastors Conference and our Mission Team
Educators returning to school next week

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07/23/2026

Choir Prayer List 7/22/26
Judy Wilkins has cellulitis in her right leg.
Rodney,Judy W's son, for better balance, better walking and for his swallow muscles
The Griffins: her in hospice, him on a walker.
The Praters: him prostate cancer, but PSA had gone down (a praise); her right knee, although it’s better.
Lots of Sparkman family traveling home. Pray for travel safety.
Betty Chitwood - 3 unspoken
Danny & Phyllis Elliott's friend, Rick Featherston, is hoping the new drug will help his cancer.
Ric McNamara was moved from nursing home hospice to the hospital hospice due to pneumonia.
David Hedrick has multiple health concerns.
Billy Hill
Teresa Anderson - 5 unspoken
Audrey Whitten, Teresa's cousin, is to have a nerve stimulator implanted next week.
Martha Dean is to have eye surgery next week.
Minister of Music search
Honduras Pastors Conference
Preparations for the Upcoming School Year
Ree Carlson is having trouble recovering from a major surgery a few weeks ago.
Pray for our nation, our leaders, and the situation in the Middle East.
Mary Pharris, former KIS teacher, had a stroke. Please pray for her recovery.
Connie Eddington's son Will passed away. Pray for their family.
Kelyn Alford, daughter of BJ Clark, suffered a massive heart attack in Memphis last Friday. No signs of improvement as yet.
Jeanie Thompson- 3 unspoken
Jeff Pattarozzi, Kim Pass's step-son, continues to be in a Phoenix hospital working towards recovery.

07/16/2026

Choir Prayer List 7/15/26
Prayers and Praises
Jeff Pattarozzi, Kim Pass's step-son, who received a severe head injury Saturday, was able to wake up and speak some. However, he has been having seizures when not sedated, they thought. An MRI showed he was having seizure activity when under sedation. Since there are no neurospecialists in Prescott, AZ, he has been moved to Phoenix. Please pray that the specialists can determine what is causing the seizures and that something can be done.
David Hedrick is in Treviso with multiple health issues.
Ric McNamara is under hospice in a nursing facility.
Audrey Whitten, Teresa's cousin, received a good report from her oncologist. PTL! She is scheduled for a nerve stimulator implant soon. Pray that it relieves her pain.
Teresa Anderson - 5 unspoken
Billy Hill
Yohn Family
Family of Jean Laird: Visitation Thursday 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Rader's. Service Friday 11 a.m. FBCK.
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