Joys and Concerns -- Prayers!

Flowers from the garden of Carol G.

JOYS

New Beginnings: 

(1) New job starts (Clay F. and Belinda A.);

(2) New adventure starts (Brock P. about to enlist in the Army);

(3) New school starts (that is, learning of all kinds, to include today’s Sunday school learning kick-off!).

Mary L. is in remission.

“Happy Birthday,” Gail M.

“Happy Anniversary,” Carol and Bill G.

Family reunions.

Bonita Z.’s son’s fiancé Laurie worshipping with us today.

Travelling mercies.

Ed W.’s health recovery is an inspiration to his family, friends and students.

Church family members who share their talents with/for the church family.  For example, John S. making our new church sign.  People willing to teach classes.  Others who cook/bake.  Folks who share the harvest from their gardens.  Others who visit and/or call one another.

This church family’s loving support of military mission efforts.

Thanks be to God for emergency responders and our military members who keep us safe.

 
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.

Travelling mercies for those not with us today – and for those who will be travelling soon.

Healing mercies for John F.’s mother, Bryan, Liz A., Tim, Karen, neighbor Lois and Mavis B… and for those who are mourning the passing of loved ones (Roy H.’s sister, Lillian W.).

Prayers for patience and endurance:  Selena as she awaits news of Bryan’s health condition.

Prayers for Dusty and Ava S.

Prayers for first responders and our military.

Prayers for family and friends of military members who died in the service of their country this last week.

Prayers for families who cannot be together because

(1) Jobs for some which require them to live away from their families;

(2) Natural disasters which require relocation;

(3) Children moving out/on to the next chapter in their lives;

(4) Parents who experience “empty-nest” feelings and trying to determine what is next in their lives;

(5) Other.

 

OBSERVANCES

This Wednesday, in Stevensville, in observance of the anniversary of “9-11,” at 11:00 a.m., there will be a silent parade of fire trucks and police cars in town – to honor the personal sacrifice of first-responders to the attacks on our country that day.  Names of those who died that day will be read at the Legion Memorial.  A reception will follow at the local fire station.