Prayers

JOYS:  Thanks be to God for …

Our country.
Those who serve our country.
Great, loving church family.
The health we enjoy.
The special energy felt in the church today.
The altar guild’s beautiful new banners for the church.
The new rack to hold the church banners that Ben L. built.
Donna L.’s new career move starting tomorrow – opening new veterinary clinic in Corvallis.
The prayer shawl we blessed today.
Improved health for Bev L., Gretchen M., Earl M., Hazel S., and Les M.
God’s mercy and grace.
All the miracles of life.
Yesterday’s wonderful Western Montana Youth Sing (Our Julie L. was the pianist.)
All serving in various capacities for the betterment of the church. 
Safe travels.
The healing presence/presents of God working through each of us.
Celebrations.
Birthday blessings to Sonia H., Don H.’s son Michael, Cleo G., Trudy F., Rollie F., Fred J., Phyllis C.’s son & daughter, Matt’s parents.

CONCERNS:  Oh, Lord, we humbly pray for … 

International concerns around the world.
Peace.
Those in fear this day.
The Coptic Christians and Syrian Christians.
Peoples of the Sudan and the South Sudan – and all through Africa.
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., Carol G., Marko H., Jeannie S., Uncle Terry, Ewan McF., Gail F., and service member James in Afghanistan.
The caregivers.
Travelling mercies.
Those not with us today.
Brenda B.’s travels to be with family – dealing with unexpected death in the family.
The area’s youth programs.
God’s peace during troubled times.
All needing God’s mercies.
All needing God’s healing.
All those who mourn.
Unspoken prayers.