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Sunday, June 15, 2014

Prayers


JOYS
Thanks to God for a loving church family.
Thanks to God the Father … and all those fathers and men who “father” us.
Visitors in church.
Reunion visits with family and friends.
The joy of savoring the gifts of every day that God gives us.
The beautiful flowers from church members’ gardens that were lovingly given for decoration in worship today (Carol G. and Hazel S.)
The rain and beautiful weather we are enjoying right now.
Danielle’s gift of a flower to Pastor Charles, which he included with the other flowers on the communion table.
Amber D.-M.-S.’ wonderful presentation about the Wesley House, campus ministry outreach at the University of Montana in Missoula – at last Friday’s United Methodist Women’s (UMW’s) gathering.
Wesley House participants’ appreciation for the UMW-gift of 30 bags of snack food … for enjoyment/sustenance during finals week.
Lorraine’s son who is enjoying his students’ successes in the woodworking course he is teaching at college in Helena.
Gretchen M.’s granddaughter got a new/better-paying job.
All those who have good employment news.
Birthday blessings for all whose birthdays are this time of year.
Kathy C.’s foster children.
Thanks to Paul L. for leaving the red streamers up in the sanctuary after Pentecost Sunday service last week, which we get to enjoy today, as well.
Last Friday’s fun games night in the fellowship hall.
Sunday school activities throughout the summer.
All those engaged in active discipleship studies.
Our new church family t-shirts, which unify us with one another and celebrate our identity to the area communities in which we live.
Yesterday’s wonderful gathering of the United Methodist Men’s (UMM’s) group.
Next week’s “rummage sale,” a combined mission-funds-raising effort of the UMW and UMM.
All enjoying better health.
All serving in various capacities for the betterment of the church.
Safe travels.
 

CONCERNS
Prayers for all our military Veterans and their families, especially those who are dealing with “the loss of body, mind and/or spirit.”
Families and friends of the five military members who were killed in Afghanistan this past week.
Middle East tensions.
Prayers for Dave, who is recovering from being mauled by a grizzly bear.
Prayers for healing mercies for Anne H., Ms. Hattie, Les S., neighbor Bob S., Rich G.’s niece, sister Barb, neighbor Robert, John S., Judy W., friend Matt M., friend, Dennis and Sharon W.
Prayers for the families and friends who are mourning the death of (1) Rich N. who died yesterday and (2) Grant Wheeler’s granddaughter who died suddenly last week.
Prayers for those who are struggling with life’s challenges.
Prayers for travelling mercies and for those not with us today.
Prayers for unspoken prayers.



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