Memorial Day weekend @ SUMC

A reflection by Judge Ed Sperry may be found at this link and Pastor Charles' sermon may be seen at this link.

JOYS

It is a good day to worship God!!!

Visitors.

Reunion visits with family and friends.

Teachers and school administrators.

Many, many children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews who are about to graduate and move to the next chapter in their lives.

Sharon W. is in church.

All enjoying better health.

All who garden and grow lovely flowers and delicious food.

The second week there are freshly grown vegetables on the mission-fund-donations’ table in the fellowship hall:  Rhubarb!

Learning new things.

Indy 500 today.

All who helped with the hospitality ministry yesterday – preparing and serving food at the meal provided in the fellowship hall – after Harry Dozier’ funeral.

Hazel playing music for us today.

Janice and Dave serving as both greeters and acolytes today.

Lisa M. and Linda K.’s hospitality ministry this morning.

Dean D.’s faithful service taking care of the church landscaping this past week.

All who serve the church.

All volunteering at Flathead Lake this weekend, getting the camp ready for summer activities.

Carol G’s lovely flowers from her garden – on the communion table today.

Safe travels.

CONCERNS

Prayers for the families and friends who are honoring and remembering the war dead.  It was noted that since 2003, there have been more than 6,650 killed in the two conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.  Thirty-eight of them were from Montana, and two of them were from Ravalli County.

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

Prayers for healing mercies for son-in-law Alex, Ed S.’s sisters, Anne H., Ms. Hattie, Friend Karen and a college friend.

Prayers for those dealing with the aftermath of spring storms.

Prayers for all those involved with the mission and ministry of our local Genesis House.

Prayers for all involved with school systems’ cut-backs which affect individuals’ quality of life.

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