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| The quiet before worship begins |
Prayers from this morning:
JOYS
+Thanks be to God for the two beautiful prayer shawls that Shelley G. made, which were blessed by the congregation during this morning’s worship service.
+Kraig and Korla S. thank God for wonderful visits with family and travelling mercies. They were almost in a collision on the interstate but were able to safely maneuver into a side ditch.
+ Shelley G. thanks God for her mother’s 93rd birthday today. She thanks God for her travelling mercies when she went to the cities last Friday afternoon to watch her grandson’s sporting event. (And he scored!) And she thanks God for the opportunity to travel to Decorah, Minnesota, to see her granddaughter’s concert today. (And tomorrow, this granddaughter’s choir will be singing for the Crown Prince of Norway!)
+Pastor Charles said it was an honor to celebrate Holy Communion with Karnella S. and Nancy B. in their respective medical treatment/rehab facilities last week.
+Bob S. thanks God for a pastor who is willing to visit parishioners in the hospital/rehab facilities/nursing homes.
+Belinda A. thanks God for the lovely cooler weather that will arrive tonight.
+Pat R. thanks God for her grandson’s confirmation last week.
+Bob S. thanks God for people who make beautiful prayer shawls and “Quilts of Valor,” which mean the world to their recipients.
+The congregation thanks God for bringing Pastor Charles and Belinda to this church family.
+Thanks be to God for a loving church family.
+The congregation is thankful for Belinda A.’s service as Scripture reader this morning.
+And, as always, the congregation is thankful for the music ministry of our beloved organist, Renae H.!
CONCERNS
+The congregation is praying for Gloria S.’ healing.
+The congregation continues to pray for Karnella S. as she faces medical challenges.
+The congregation continues to pray for Nancy B.’s recovery from surgery and her ongoing successful physical therapy regimen. Tomorrow, a social worker will evaluate if Nancy is able to safely return home soon.
+Pat R. invites the congregation to pray for her grandson and his family who are grieving the death of their beloved “Bob the Cat,” who was accidentally run over by a family member’s vehicle.
+Bob S. invites the congregation to pray for veterans struggling with suicidal ideations. Bob said 23 Veterans die every day by suicide.
+The congregation is praying for the Latter-Day Saints Church family in Michigan that was impacted by violence last Sunday morning.
+The congregation is praying for all people impacted by violence.
+Bob S. invites congregation to continue to pray for his daughter Sandra’s healing. Sandra was in a traffic accident last October, and she is facing medical challenges as she heals and recovers. Additionally, she is dealing with insurance companies who do not want to cover the cost of medical procedures which would help to alleviate some of her pain and discomfort.
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