Prayers at Today's Worship Service

JOYS

Sharon W.’s two great-grandsons were born yesterday – identical twin boys… each weighing more than five pounds.  No official names for them yet.

“Happy Birthday,” Gail M.!

Denise saw the church volunteers-needed announcement to help with “Helping Hands” – She had a great time and met some wonderful new friends.

Belinda A.’s new job began last week and was great.  Thank God for this holiday weekend when she can rest up for next week.

Pastor Charles’ opportunity to attend the conference seminar and retreat at the United Methodist “Camp on the Boulder” in McLeod, Montana.

Hazel S.’s daughter and son-in-law sold their home and will be relocating to the Bitterroot Valley soon.

Marcia P.’s cousin Norma is with us today for worship.  The last time she was here was 50+ years ago.

Betty L. is so happy that her daughter Terry and her husband are with us in church today.  They are having such a great family visit.

Family reunions.

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

Mary Ann and John S. who live in Missoula announced that they are thankful to God for their time worshipping with our church family.  After much prayer, they announced that they have decided to begin worshipping at a church just a few miles from their home.  They stressed it is not because of any bad feelings towards/about anyone.  It is just that they feel the Lord is directing their paths in a new direction.

Hazel S. thanked God for the loving presence/witness of both Mary Ann and John S. during their time at this church, with this congregation.

All those who are about to begin another year of school/instruction.

All teachers and school administrators and support staff – getting ready for another school year.

CONCERNS

Prayers for our country’s leadership as they prepare a reaction to the events in Syria.

Prayers for all those in the Middle East.

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

Roy and Kathy H. are away with family because of a death in the family.

Healing mercies for Tim, Mary, Karen, neighbor Lois and Mavis B… and for those who are mourning the passing of loved ones.

Prayers for first responders and our military.

All those who are about to begin another year of school/instruction.

All teachers and school administrators and support staff – getting ready for another school year.