Prayers of the Church

JOYS

Being together today to observe and celebrate the last Sunday in the church calendar:  Christ, the King Sunday.

Wonderful family reunions.

Visitor to church:  Janice.

Members of our church family who are so very appreciative of all the prayers and support extended to them recently:  (1) Gini M., (2) Judy F., (3) Sharon W. and (4) Lynn M.

David P.’s son is home from a tour in Afghanistan.

For this time of harvest.

For smiles of dear ones in the church which brighten our days.

Church’s support of the Pantry Partners food bank in town, throughout the year, and especially at this time of year.

The Worship Team’s altar guild members who did such a wonderful service putting together the fruits and vegetables of the season around the communion table for today’s service.

Birthday blessings to Mary L. and the joy of knowing that it has been 6 years since her serious medical procedure.

Wedding anniversary blessings to (a) Linda and Floyd K. (25 years) and (b) Pastor Charles and Belinda A. (16 years).

Girl Scout cookie sales season.

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.  Thanks to those who have already taken 21 children’s tags/wish lists.  There are only 8 tags left.

For the angels who walk amongst us.

Gratitude to live in area communities who actively care for one another’s needs.

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.  And prayers of appreciation for those military members who provide support during funerals/memorial services for people who served in the military, which gives comfort and closure to their family and friends.

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) Claire K., (3) Ms. Hattie Ann, (4) Phyllis, (5) Andrea, (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 and (13) Mary H.’s son Ed who needs surgery.

Prayers for family and friends who are mourning the death of (1) Neighbor Lois and (2) Tom B.

Prayers for those who are worried, frustrated and upset by the uncertainty surrounding their health-care coverage.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vickie H.’s students are asking for help – collecting box tops for schools and pull-tabs from soda cans.  Also, she invites folks to sign Christmas cards and give them to her, so her students can deliver them to veterans who live in our area.  (P.S.  Christmas cards will be located in fellowship hall next Sunday, so folks can sign them!)