Sunday School 6/1/08

We discussed some things that we can do to help Jana and her family. First, remember these dates:

• January 24 - Quinn's birthday
• June 3 - Aubrey's birthday
• July 13 - wedding anniversary
• May 29 - the date of the accident
• September 11 - Jana's birthday
• Also, Father's day is coming up on June 15.

The funeral home (Cox-LaGrone) is open today from noon - 9:00. It will be open tomorrow until noon.

If you are using church childcare for the funeral (YA2 kids only), please bring a sack lunch for your child.

If you are bringing food for the family, we are expecting 100 people. Please label your dish and plan for it to feed 10-15 people. Remember to try to have some kid-friendly dishes.

Setup begins at 11:00. Please have your food there by 11:30. The family will be eating from 12:00 - 1:30.

Corrie Royal is putting together a video for the family. Please email her any stories or photos.

Please pray for Jana, Aubrey, and the baby, as well as Quinn's parents and the extended family. Please pray for Howie as he prepares for the funeral tomorrow.

Howie talked to us about some do's and don't's to help with the grieving process:

• DO establish a "ministry of presence."
• DO help with practical tasks.
• DO NOT minimize their loss in any way.
• It is best to say nothing if you can't think of anything to say. Just be present for them.

From the obituary: The family suggests memorials be to a fund established for the benefit of Quinn's children: Attn: Tami Cox, Happy State Bank, 3401 S. Bell St., Amarillo, TX 79109.