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Sunday, September 29, 2013

Wonderful Worship Today!

JOYS
Daniels’ 48th Wedding Anniversary

Tonight’s “5th Sunday Hymn Sing” at our church, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., with fellowship and refreshments afterwards.  (All area church congregations invited to participate!)

Prayers of thanksgiving for …

-       Mollie’s employer “Rocking Rudy’s” is continuing to pay her salary while she is not working and dealing with leukemia.
      -       Bridgett’s sister Hannah is with us in worship today.

-       Joys of this time of year, featuring apple harvest time.  (See announcement below.)
      -       Lynn and Gail M.’s news about one grandchild due to be born in 3 weeks and another due next April.

-       Rain in the Bitterroot Valley this last week.
-       Dean D.’s mother is feeling better after her fall.
      -       The Montana State’s football team’s (the Bobcats’) win this weekend.
 

CONCERNS
Prayers for our country’s leadership as they prepare a reaction to the events in Syria.
Prayers for peace in the Middle East – and in all the “four corners” of the world. 

Prayers for our military Veterans.
Prayers for the family and friends of the seven military service members who were killed or injured in the line of duty this last week.

Prayers for those impacted by flooding in Colorado, Nebraska and Texas.
Prayers for the family and friends who are mourning the death of Hal Landon.

Prayers for the family and friends who are mourning the death of Dwayne Garfield.
Prayers for Vick whose parents died in the last couple of weeks.

Betty L. and Lorraine R.’s “94-year-old Aunt Leona” died yesterday.
Prayers for travelling mercies for those not with us today – and for those who will be travelling soon.

Prayers for Jody and others who are going through major divorce issues.
Prayers for our neighbors who are suffering and in pain.

Prayers for healing mercies for (1) Mary L., (2) two high school football players who were injured in the recent Florence versus White Hall football game, (3) “Mom’s friend” who was hit by a car while waiting for a bus, (4) Kelsey D., a high school senior at Florence High School who had brain surgery, (5) “Grandma Sue,” who does not have much longer to live, (6) Scott who suffered burns from an explosion and (7) Mollie who is dealing with leukemia.

Prayers for a bunk bed for Hannah, Bridget’s little sister who is moving in with her.
The University of Montana’s football team’s (the Griz’s) loss this weekend.
 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
(1)  Just as we have four seasons, and we have “fire season,” we also have Boy Scouts’ Popcorn-fundraising Season.  Mitch and Sye are in their scout uniforms today and invite their church family to purchase a variety of popcorn goodies in support of their troops – during our after-church fellowship time.  (P.S.  They are expected to continue their sales next Sunday as well.)

(2)  Note:  Others clarified that while there are four seasons, “fire season” and Boy Scouts’ popcorn-fundraising season – there are also seasons of the year for fruit sales and Girl Scouts’ candy- and cookies-fundraising seasons.

(3)  Next Sunday, October 6th, after church, everyone is welcome to meet at the Gragg’s homestead for an afternoon of apple-pressing.  Folks are invited to take/give/share pint jars (for apple butter) and quart jars (for apple cider).  At 5:00 p.m., there will be an apple dessert contest!  The winner will receive a very special surprise!  And at 6:00 p.m., there will be a potluck!  So, come anytime!  Enjoy an afternoon with the church family.  And be thinking about what your entry will be for the apple dessert contest!  Oh, and a church potluck – is ALWAYS a good thing!

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