Prayers

JOYS:  Thanks be to God for …
Our country.
Those who serve our country.
Great church family.
Great to be in church today.
The health we enjoy.
First-time visitor Matt with us today.
Great weather we have been enjoying.
Birthday blessings to Bob E., Charline S., Fran J., Helen L., Ruth C., and “Bella” (Lisa M.’s lovely doggie).
Great Cub Scout event – thanks to all the volunteers’ efforts that made it possible.
Seeing a flock of robins.
Homecomings.
Nurse Linda K. is back with us again.
Improved health.
Carol G. no longer requiring a cane to walk.
Great district United Methodist Women (UMW) planning event yesterday.
The incredible mission work that is accomplished by the UMW, e.g. last year our district gave $55,000 to missions work around the world.
All serving in various capacities for the betterment of the church. 
Safe travels.
Folks who come to our rescue when we need help.
Celebrations.

CONCERNS:  Oh, Lord, we humbly pray for … 

Peace.
Those in fear this day.
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., Dusty S., Bill L., Bill G., Carol G., Ed S., Gail F., John S., Charline S., Bev L., Rosanna, John, Irene S., Greg R., Jerry N., Becky B.’s aunt Maureen, Jerry C., Baby Raelyn, Paul J., Terry R., Jen & Mark, Bob C., Trudy F., Deb & Phil F., Janice, Kathy S., Colleen, Stacey B.’s mother, Ben L.’s brother Bill and Bill’s family, and Pastor Charles’ Uncle Ron.
Travelling mercies and for those not with us today.
Those who serve as care-minders for loved ones who are ill.
God’s peace during troubled times.

All affected by winter weather.

Those facing difficult decision.

All needing God’s mercies.
All needing God’s healing.
Family and friends mourning the death of Rosanna Smith and Mary Kay’s husband.
All those who mourn.
Unspoken prayers.