Please Pray . . . And Give Thanks

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IT IS ALL RIGHT TO BE HUMAN.
When your mind wanders while you are praying, don’t be surprised or upset.
Simply return your attention to Me.
Share a secret smile with Me, knowing that I understand.
Rejoice in My Love for you, which has no limits or conditions.
Whisper My Name in loving contentment, assured that I will never leave you or forsake you.
Intersperse these peaceful interludes abundantly throughout your day.
This practice will enable you to attain a quiet and gentle spirit, which is pleasing to me.

Sarah Young in Jesus Calling

 

As the Spirit of God guides you (while you are at the altar) please hold the following reminders, celebrations and concerns in your prayers:
  • Please pray for those in need of prayer and not included specifically on this list.
  • Please pray for everyone who takes the time to pray for, and consider the needs of, others (it is appreciated and it does make a difference!).
  • Remember to send me your prayer request to add.

Thanks (Praise Reports):

  • Sermon series by Pastor Prince Rivers: How Christians Grow. Sermon yesterday: Use What You’ve Got
  • Conducted a retreat for the Black Philanthropy Initiative last week
  • Wali and Stephanie Alston – on their new home.
Please pray for:
  • Sigrid Hall-Pittsley (Uncle John) – he died Friday from a recent stroke.
  • Rudy Boone (his wife Renee) – recent news of being cancer free (she has had a double mastectomy and multiple treatments)
  • Judge Roland Hayes – recently hospitalized and resting well.
  • Bonnie Henderson – Please pray for  healing for Mary Fisher, Margaret B, Jean Small, Loretta Sherrill, and Ellen Miles. Please pray for Carol and her family as they care for parents who are now living with them.
  • Mr. Robert Evans (and his wife Dorothy) – he has stage 4 Prostate Cancer and they request prayer.
  • From Debora Freeman: please pray for Tom and Cathy Callaghan to the prayer list. Tom recently had surgery. Please pray for the medical staff for Tom’s improvement and strength for Cathy to stay strong. Update: Tom is back home now and recovering from his 17-hour surgery. He is progressing.
  • Rev. Mary Peterson (my former pastor) – she had a stroke recently.
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Benediction

  • Make it a great day
  • Enjoy the journey
  • Look for the bright spots
  • God is faithful!
Let the eLectronic cHurch say Amen!

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