Prayers

JOYS:  Thanks be to God for …
Those who serve our country.
Our country.
Autumn is here.
All enjoying better health, including Nurse Linda K.’s daughter Colleen, Trudy F., Mary L. and Marsha P.
Becky B.’s aunt and her husband’s safety after deer ran into their car.
Visitors:  Beverly and Bill from New Jersey.  (They are planning to relocate to our valley and be closer to their family in Missoula.)
Lila back in worship with us.
The health we enjoy.
Laughter in God’s house.
Today’s potluck lunch after worship.
Empty jam jar donations that will be filled with delicious jam and will be for sale at the fall UMW bazaar.
Scouts popcorn-selling season.
The church family’s support of the UMW’s mission projects.
Wonderful community that supports the local playhouse and its efforts.
Upcoming visits with family and friends.
Our youth and those who support them.
Wonderful Bible studies throughout the week. 
The congregation’s prayers for Carol W.’s sister Barb – no disease remains.
Supportive, caring spouses.
All serving in various capacities for the betterment of the church.
All people who work for peace.
Safe travels.

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.”
People dealing with the aftermath of recent earthquakes around the world.
Healing mercies for Bev L., Eleanor P., Dusty S., Olivia S., Don H., Marsha P.’s friend who just entered hospice care and Lorraine’s grandson who was involved in a recent automobile accident.
Those who care for the sick.
Travelling mercies and for those not with us today.
All needing God’s mercies.
Unspoken prayers.