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Sunday, November 17, 2013

Prayers of the Church

JOYS

Prayers of thanksgiving for –

Wonderful family reunions.

Family members who come for a visit and do work to help.
Safe travels for family members and friends.

Visitors to church:  (1) Judy and her delightful family, (2) Son-in-law Andy, (3) Mike and Sandy Hudson.

Stevensville’s “Habitat 4 Humanity” house-building update:  Now working on interior work.  This Saturday, November 23rd, some church folks will be providing lunch for the workers there.

Actively supporting favorite football teams.
Tickets to Mannheim Steamroller concerts.

Christmas trees for sale.
The joy of communities working together for the common good.

Folks who are working together to build a new community center.
Special music of this season.

Our church’s music program.

The “Sharing Tree” program, which was begun in our church, continues again this year.  It is a program which helps to provide Christmas presents for our area’s children in need.  Some 408 children have been identified for this year’s program. 
The mission displays/tables in the fellowship hall this morning – giving people opportunities for extended giving/support.

People who look for ways to make a positive difference in the world.

CONCERNS

Prayers for recovery and healing for the thousands of casualties and millions of people affected by last week’s typhoon in the Philippines.  (Thanks be to God that the United Methodist Committee on Relief, UMCOR, is already in position and beginning disaster relief.)
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 traveling mercies for those not with us today – and for those who will be traveling soon.
Prayers for healing mercies for (1) Mary L., (2) Claire K., (3) Gini M., (4) Judy F., (5) Ms. Hattie Ann, (6) Bev L.’s brother, (7) Cousin Jennifer, (8) Mary C.’s friend Barbara M., (9) Gail’s friend Dolores, (10) John W.-B. (and his wife Sonja who is supporting him as he waits for medical-test results), (11) Aunt Lynn who has weeks to live (and her family who is rallying to support her and be with her), (12) Judy D.’s son who is in the final stages of dying (13) Sharon W. after surgery, (14) Daughter suffering from an abscessed tooth, (15) Doris K. who fell and broke her back, (16) Dolaras F., (17) for all those suffering with gout and arthritis, (18) Friend Austin who is dealing with appendicitis symptoms, (19) Mary D. (20) All those dealing with cancer, (21) Cousin Jenny who is back on the liver-transplant list, (22) All those waiting on transplant-needed lists, (23) Les S. who is dealing with pain after recent surgeries, (24) All those dealing with mental health issues, their medical teams and their caregivers.

Prayers for lady in our community who is struggling with addictions of various kinds.
Prayers for family and friends of John B.’s son, who died last week.

Prayers for those dealing with the difficulties in life – for wisdom and direction from God:  (1) Ruth C.’s grandson and (2) Son Jarred.

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