Prayers of the Church

JOYS

Birthday blessings:  (1) To Jordan whose 30^th birthday is today, (2) To Mitch E. whose 14^th birthday is this Thursday, (3) Clay F.’s birthday this week and (4) To Earl Harper who will be 103 on October 21^st.  Folks are invited to his Open House to celebrate this special birthday on October 20^th.  (Note:  Grant Wheeler’s 84^th birthday would have been today.)

Anniversary blessings to Don and Mary Nelson who celebrated their 55^th wedding anniversary last week.

Prayers of thanksgiving for …

     -       Ed’s daughter is doing better.

      -       Bev L.’s good response to treatment, resulting in her feeling better.

-       Scott’s healing after an explosion burned his face.

      -       Colleen M.’s positive response to medical treatments.

-       Carol G. and Belinda A.’s wonderful experience when they attended this weekend’s Conference United Methodist Women’s (UMW’s) annual gathering in Billings.  They were thankful to the church’s UMW organization which provided them with a scholarship to help off-set some of the expenses of the trip.  (The scholarship was for first-time attenders at a UMW conference event.)

Carol G.'s fun and colorful nail polish on her finger nails… a result of the “Manicure for Mission” fund-raising effort at the UMW conference gathering.  This great idea netted just over $160 for missions donations.  The various colors represent the UMW’s five channels of giving opportunities. 

-       Ten men who attended yesterday’s United Methodist Men’s (UMM’s) monthly breakfast meeting.  (All men of the church are invited to participate in their gatherings at the church the second Saturday morning of each month.)

      -       The wonderful breakfast casserole that Mary N. made for the UMM breakfast yesterday, which was greatly appreciated.

It’s Girl Scout candy-selling season, and the church family is invited to participate in the fellowship hall after church.

CONCERNS

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 military service members who were killed or injured in the line of duty this last week.

Prayers for the family and friends who are mourning the death of (1) Irene’s husband, 2) Grandma Sue, (3) Chris Grace, (4) Aunt Jenna, (5) Cousin Ann and (6) Mark.

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

Prayers for daughter Angela.

Prayers for comfort for neighbor Lois.

Prayers for healing mercies for (1) Mary L., (2) Mollie who is dealing with leukemia, (3) Sonia’s sister Lynn who is dealing with two broken legs, (4) Colleen M., (5) Scott whose faced was seriously burned from an explosion, (6) Mary who is dealing with cancer, (7) Jenny with health issues and (8) Carlos’ surgery in El Paso on October 30^th.

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

Prayers for Flathead UMC Camp’s water system, which is in need of serious repair.

Prayer for Camp on the Boulder UMC Camp’s tabernacle, which needs a new roof.


ANNOUNCEMENT

Everyone is invited to the church banquet after church next Sunday, October 20^th.  The main dish and drinks will be provided.  Folks are invited to provide side dishes and desserts, to round out the meal.  There will be special music and wonderful fellowship.  It will be a time of celebration of all that God gives us and how we respond by our prayers, presents, gifts, service and witness.  “Come one.  Come all.  Come hungry."