Today at Glenville UMC

Bob was today's reader

Joys

Thanks be to God for …
+ Dawn K.’s grandson Hank worshipping with us today.
+ Jared P.’s prayer being answered when he asked God to help him locate a needed tool at his worksite – thankful that God loves us so much that He listens to our prayers and helps us in all aspects of life.
+ Roy B.’s excitement as he looks forward to 60-70 young treat-or-treaters visiting his senior living community in Albert Lea this Friday afternoon.
+ The joy of warmer weather in autumn in southern Minnesota. The joy of gazing on the beautiful colors of the leaves in autumn.
+ Gloria S. feeling healthy again and able to be in church for worship today.
+ Collective gratitude of farmers who provide the food we eat.
+ Belinda A. is thankful for a special ribbon-cutting ceremony (held by the Chamber of Commerce’s Ambassadors) last week when a business owner shared her testimony of how God is working in her life to help her business grow and thrive.
+ Pastor Charles’ time outside in the senior living courtyard where seniors can enjoy Bible studies and gatherings, enjoying autumnal weather together.
+ Pastor Charles and Belinda’s joy that a cat they have been feeding since last winter finally trusted them to come into their three-season room, be taken to the vet for needed check and immunizations, and his adoption into a loving home in the cities. The other cat they have also been feeding last winter is finally in the three-season room with her three kittens. A friend is willing to adopt two of them. Praying for a home for the other two cats.
+ Praise God for the faithful service of our beloved pianist, Renae H., and for Roy and Nancy B. who served as ushers today.

Concerns
+ Praying for traveling mercies for those apart from us.
+ Praying for all who are dealing with medical challenges, specifically, Karnella S., Shelley G.’s brother-in-law Craig, Bob S.’ friend Meryl B., Nancy B.’s sister Rose, Tony H., Sandy D.’s nephew Jay, a teenager who is very ill, Korla S.’ sister Kay and brother Kevin, Dawn K.’s great nephew Breken in Texas.
+ Praying that God gives the strength and courage caregivers need while caring for their loved ones.
+ Praying for all who are struggling with food and housing insecurity.
+ Praying for all impacted by extreme weather conditions.
+ Praying for all who are impacted directly and indirectly by conflict in the world.
+ Praying for peace.