The Akridge Sunday School Class

Sorry this is so delayed, but with the ice storm my time was turned upside down. I sure hope all stayed warm and hope to see you this coming Sunday!

Prayer Requests:

William - cousin-in-law, Jereym Ellison, diagnosed with M.S
Willie - traveling Sun.-Friday
Julie - nephew-no real diagnosis about incident. Grandmother- beginning to show signs of dementia.
Michael-dad is having test run on his lungs-possible pneumonia

Lesson Recap:
From Dueling in the Dessert to Cowering in the Cave
1 Kings 18, 19

Causes of Discouragement

1. lost perspective
2. Unrealistic goals
3. surrender to self-pity

Cures for discouragement

1. physical -rest
2. spiritual-Holy Spirit, Word, God's presence and power
3. practical-return to work