Prayers

JOYS

Prayers of thanksgiving for …

No Department of Defense combat-related deaths reported last week.

Visitors:  Callie’s friends that she brings each week and the folks visiting from the Wesley House at the University of Montana.

The excitement of planning for a special Bible study this September:  “Jesus in the Gospels.”

The wonderful “Chocolate for Lent” Bible study, which began last week with 18 in attendance.

Healing mercies, e.g., positive medical health reports for Gail M., Andrea, Dave, Sharon W., Barney C., Lynn M., Brett, Jim Z., Ben L., Belinda A. and Pastor Charles.

Church family members’ support during time of medical recovery.

The blessings of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Birthday blessings for Sonia H. and Cheryl Z.’s brother.

Wonderful United Methodist Women (UMW) gathering last Friday.

Our new praise music books.

Opportunities to praise God.

Our Dean D.’s wonderful involvement in the current production of the Stevensville Playhouse.

The arrival of Girl Scout cookies.

The blessing of warmer weather.

The joy of looking forward to spring.

The blessing of moisture in the valley.

CONCERNS

Prayers for our military Veterans and their families, especially those who are dealing with “the loss of body, mind and/or spirit.”

Prayers for the people of the Ukraine.

Prayers for the families and friends of those on the Malaysian plane with 200+ people onboard that vanished last week.

Prayers for the family and friends who are mourning the recent death of a loved one.

Prayers for Gordon J. and his family who are dealing with Gordon’s final stages of life.

Prayers for healing mercies for Julie L.’s uncle, Ms. Hattie, Friend Marlene, Friend Elarian, Friend Lisa, sister Barb, Lynn M.’s former colleague, Dean D.’s mother Ruth, Friends Steve and Cathy, Edie B, Libby, Friend, Loved One, Judy F.’s sister Carol J.

Prayers for Bonita Z.’s sister who is dealing with the challenges involved in a necessary career transition.

Prayers for friend whose mother is dying.

Prayers for travelling mercies and for those not with us today.