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Sunday, July 13, 2014

Prayers

JOYS:  Thanks be to God for …
Those who serve our country.
Our local missionary Samantha B. who safely arrived in Brazil for mission work.
Visitors in church:  Bill G.’s sister Gerry, Dave and Janice K.’s grandson Everett, Dave and Connie R.’s son Isaac, Heather T.’s mother Linda, Mary C.’s daughter and grandchildren.
Family pews in worship.
Cheryl Z. is back with us.
Wonderful United Methodist Women’s (UMW’s) annual picnic yesterday at Bonita Z.’s home.
Reunion visits with family and friends.
Sonja H.’s 2nd place award at the Sapphire Quilt Guild’s quilt show at the Stevensville High School this weekend.
Joy of camping.
Great intra-generational camp at Flathead Lake last week.
United Methodist Men’s (UMM’s) – Their ½ of church rummage sale proceeds – have been sent to support the ministry of Flathead Lake UMC camp:  @ $1,150.
Boy Scouts and their leaders.
Birthday blessings for all whose birthdays are this time of year:  Sharon W.
All enjoying better health.
All serving in various capacities for the betterment of the church.
Wonderful Sunday school classes – every Sunday, starting at 9:00 a.m.
Safe travels.
Good health.
Healing.
Traveling mercies.
All those who journey.
The company of loving folks.
CONCERNS:  Oh, Lord, we humbly pray for … 
All our military Veterans and their families, especially those who are dealing with “the loss of body, mind and/or spirit.”
Samantha B.’s mission work in Brazil.
Healing mercies for Anne H., Hattie H., Les S., Judy W., Judy I., Shelby, Sue in west Texas, Carol’s cousin, George C., daughter Elaine, Aunt Marie, sister Barb, sister Jerry and “sister.”
Humane treatment/effective problem resolution – concerning the minor immigrant children flooding the U.S. borders.
Those away from home.
All those who mourn this day.
All who are in pain this day.
All who suffer from depression and anxiety.
All in search of hope.
Area children – that they have safe, encouraging places “to be” this summer.
Travelling mercies and for those not with us today.
Those who are dealing with life’s transitions.
Family members who are near and far from one another.
All who need the peace of God.
Unspoken prayers.

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