Prayers and Concerns

JOYS

Birthday Celebrations:  Mary C., Donna and Erin (13).

Visitors worshipping with us today:  Mary C.’s sister Jane, Ginny’s three guests, Jessalyn B. and Kathy.

Prayers of thanksgiving for all who donate produce and food to the Food Pantry in town.

Prayers of thanksgiving that Chris got good news.

Celebration that the Stevensville High School’s football team won their homecoming football game Friday night.
 

Celebration about last Friday’s schools’ parade down Main Street, to include the kindergarten’s class banner touting that they are the high-school-graduating-class of 2026!

Celebration for the University of Montana’s football “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 those injured/killed/involved in the Kenya mall shooting and the Washington Naval Shipyard shooting.

Prayers for those mourning the death of family members and friends:  (1) Danielle’s father died recently, (2) Family of Sally D., (3) Tom R.’s mother died recently, (4) Dave L’s mother, Ruth, died recently, (5) High school senior Dakota died this past Friday in a car accident in Townsend.

Prayers for our need for rain in the Bitterroot Valley.

Prayers for those impacted by flooding in Colorado, Nebraska and Texas.

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

Prayers for healing mercies for (1) Bryan; (2) Bonita Z.’s great granddaughter Piper; (3) (4) Russalenne who was hit by a falling tree (who is doing a little better this week); (6) friend undergoing leukemia treatment; (7) Dr. Linda K.’s niece Colleen who is dealing with cancer treatments; (8) Friend Starla who is dealing with cancer, Sharon W. and Bev L., Barbara L., Colton, Josh, Irene S., Beau G.

Prayers for caregivers of loved ones:  Ed S., Ben L. and others. 
 

Elissa who was recently kicked in the head by a horse.  Cameron who recently ran away from home.

Prayers for a bunk bed for Hannah, Bridget’s little sister who is moving in with her.

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

Prayers for US Army SGT Bowe Bergdahl, a prisoner of the Taliban, who starting his fifth year in captivity.

Prayers for our military Veterans.

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