Prayers of the Church

JOYS

Prayers of thanksgiving for …

- All Saints Sunday.

- Alll our veterans.  The local high school will have a special observance about our veterans this Friday at 2:36 p.m. in the school gym.

- Birthday blessings to Phyllis D.

- Wonderful family reunions.

- Clay F. is the newly appointed chaplain for the local police and fire departments.

- About the amazing United Methodist Women’s bazaar yesterday:  (1) Great support from the entire church family, (2) Able to donate some household goods to a family who lost their home in a fire last week and they are having to start over again, and (3) ALL money raised will go directly to missions’ work!

- Town’s Super 1 grocery store is raising funds for the family dealing with the aftermath of a house fire – so grateful to have that business in our community which is willing to coordinate support to that family in need.

- Visitors to church:  (1) Scott, (2) Becky and (3) Mickey.

- Lynn and Gail M.’s granddaughter was born last Wednesday:  Roseanna Joy.

- Successful health reports:  (1) Kendra, (2) Dave, (3) Kelsey and (4) a junior in our local high school.

- Grandson got his first elk last week.

- Ethan who just finished his Eagle Scout badge.  His special project was preserving the family heritage, i.e., orchestrating a lasting tribute to the “Buck Brother’s” influence in the community.

- Local Clothes Closet is in need of plastic shopping bags; thanks to all who will donate them.

- Great “Trunk R Treat” experience on October 31^st, 5:00-7:30 p.m.!  Over 200 children participated!  (1) Thanks to Bill and Carol G. for providing an amazingly decorated hospitality tent, complete with hot dogs, chili and other goodies!  (2) Thanks to all the great folks who decorated their trucks and welcomed the neighborhood children in such a positive, nurturing way.  (3) Thanks to the congregation for their prayers and candy-donations for the effort.

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

Prayers for healing mercies for (1) Mary L., (2) Ella H., (3) Patty H., (4) Angelo and Heath R., (5) Claire K., (6) Gini M., (7) Tyler E., (8) Jim Z., (9) Chris, (10) Judy F., (11) Kay S., (12) Lois, (13) Sherry B., (14) Jennifer and (15) Gordon and the medical staff.

Prayers for the family and friends who are mourning the loss of Liz Ash.

Prayers for local family who is dealing with the aftermath of a house fire last week.  They lost their home and a family pet.  They have found a place to live, but need everything to furnish it.  (There will be a benefit for them on November 8^th.)