Prayers

JOYS:  Thanks be to God for …

Our country.
Those who serve our country.
The health we enjoy.
Improved health for Ed S., Anne H., Ginny M., Doloras F., Gail F., and Gretchen M.’s friend in Seattle.
Lisa M.’s opportunity to go with Marcia P. and Mary C. on the medical mission to Tanzania.
All the ministries we are able to do.
Folks joining the church next Sunday.
Church picture directory pictures being taken after church today.
Successful medical benefit for Linda K.’s daughter Colleen.
Awareness that March is colon cancer awareness month.
Birthday blessings for Joshua M.
Visitors:  Fred and Lois J. (Don and Mary N.’s neighbors).
Back with us in worship today:  Gail F., Crystal, and Joelle.
God’s mercy and grace.
All the miracles of life.
Joshua M.’s new puppy “Shamrock.”
All serving in various capacities for the betterment of the church. 
Answered prayers.
Caregivers.
Safe travels.
Celebrations.

CONCERNS:  Oh, Lord, we humbly pray for … 
International concerns around the world.
Peace.
Those in fear this day.
Syrian Christians.
People in Africa.
People in the Middle East.
All our military Veterans and their families, especially those who are dealing with “the loss of body, mind and/or spirit.”
Healing mercies for Georgianna T., Ed S., Colleen M., Gail F., Bev L., Rich G., Dave, Darcy, Elena, Kathy, Becky B., Kim T., and Mary H.’s son Ed.
The caregivers.
George.
Clay F.’s sister Lynne.
Julie L.’s aunt Diane.
Joey D.’s niece Diana.
Nilda’s mother.
Jerry H. moving to “The Living Center’ in Stevensville this week.
Carol W.’s sister-in-law who is dealing with life’s challenges.
Travelling mercies and for those not with us today.
UM’s Wesley House’s mission trip to Seattle and their work with the homeless.
God’s peace during troubled times.
All needing God’s mercies.
All needing God’s healing.
All those who mourn.
Unspoken prayers.