O God,
As our children dress up in costumes and “Trick or Treat” this evening on All Hallows Eve, may we pause to reflect on the lives and influence of all the saints who have gone before us. There have been so many who have impacted us, some whose names we know and others who are nameless to us. These saints exhibited love, patience, sacrifice and devotion. May we celebrate their legacy and may we consider the Christian legacy we will leave for future generations. Strengthen us, we pray, so that we might meet the challenges and opportunities of this day and all days. In Jesus name we pray, AMEN.
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Tonight we will host “Trunk or Treat” on the Broadway Avenue side of the church. Members will decorate their car trunks and hand out candy. There will be food and games. Invite your neighbors and friends.
Next Sunday University Place Christian Church is hosting a CROP walk for hunger. A number of our young adults and youth will participate. There will be a place to leave a donation at “Trunk or Treat” or one can be made in the offering plate.
Next Saturday and Sunday we will host another Market of Blessings. A number of worthwhile causes will be represented and there will be numerous opportunities to purchase alternative Christmas gifts.
Please continue to pray for Joan Petersen, Wanda Gungoll, Richard Cook, Carrol Miller, and Twyla Tefft.
Please keep those Pony Express saddlebags moving. See you in church.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Prayer for Today, Saturday, October 30
O Love That Will Not Let Us Go,
You have created us with an empty space that only you can fill, O God. Even when we feel unworthy, even when we believe our sin is too great, your grace flows over us, filling every space and place within us, and we are set free. All that we have to do is to repent and turn into your embrace. Please forgive us. Come into our hearts now, we pray, and fill us. We are expectant and ready. In Jesus name, AMEN.
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Wanda Gungoll, Irene Green’s sister, and Richard cook, Bob Park’s son-in-law, are both at Bass Hospital. Wanda will likely be released on Monday. Richard is having surgery on Wednesday.
June Petersen is in St. Mary’s Hospital. She fell yesterday and broke her nose. It will require surgery.
Carol Miller, Kyle Miller’s father, is also at St. Mary’s.
Please pray for all our hospitalized.
Twyla Tefft, Scott Tefft’s mother, is under Hospice Care at the Methodist Home. Please pray for Twyla and her family.
The Civitan dance yesterday evening was a great success with a record number of attendees, most of whom came in costume. Our church was very well represented. Thanks to all who helped.
Trunk or Treat is Sunday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
Please be present in one of our weekend worship experiences and BRING A FRIEND.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
You have created us with an empty space that only you can fill, O God. Even when we feel unworthy, even when we believe our sin is too great, your grace flows over us, filling every space and place within us, and we are set free. All that we have to do is to repent and turn into your embrace. Please forgive us. Come into our hearts now, we pray, and fill us. We are expectant and ready. In Jesus name, AMEN.
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Wanda Gungoll, Irene Green’s sister, and Richard cook, Bob Park’s son-in-law, are both at Bass Hospital. Wanda will likely be released on Monday. Richard is having surgery on Wednesday.
June Petersen is in St. Mary’s Hospital. She fell yesterday and broke her nose. It will require surgery.
Carol Miller, Kyle Miller’s father, is also at St. Mary’s.
Please pray for all our hospitalized.
Twyla Tefft, Scott Tefft’s mother, is under Hospice Care at the Methodist Home. Please pray for Twyla and her family.
The Civitan dance yesterday evening was a great success with a record number of attendees, most of whom came in costume. Our church was very well represented. Thanks to all who helped.
Trunk or Treat is Sunday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
Please be present in one of our weekend worship experiences and BRING A FRIEND.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
Friday, October 29, 2010
Prayer for Today, Friday, October 29
O God our God,
We come to you with grateful hearts, thanking you for the beauty of this day. The cool, fall weather invigorates us. On days like today it is easy to sing your praises. There are those times, however, that are dark and dreary and our words of thanksgiving do not come easily. Forgive us for being so self absorbed. Forgive us for thinking your worthiness to be praised is dependent on the way we feel or the kind of day we are having. You are our God and we praise your name in sunlight and in darkness, because you are, indeed, our God. In Jesus name we pray, AMEN.
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Anna Coffman had surgery yesterday. Please pray for Anna.
Maribel Moore will likely be coming home from the Heart hospital today. Please pray for a good recovery.
Congratulations to Gary Kirtley who was inducted into the Enid Public School Foundation Hall of fame yesterday evening.
The Civitan Dance is tonight. They still need cookies and pop. The “Trunk or Treat” event on Sunday still needs cookies, pop and candy. Just bring your donations to the church. We will put everything together and the ‘Trunk or Treat” event will use what is left after tonight, which I am sure will be ample.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
We come to you with grateful hearts, thanking you for the beauty of this day. The cool, fall weather invigorates us. On days like today it is easy to sing your praises. There are those times, however, that are dark and dreary and our words of thanksgiving do not come easily. Forgive us for being so self absorbed. Forgive us for thinking your worthiness to be praised is dependent on the way we feel or the kind of day we are having. You are our God and we praise your name in sunlight and in darkness, because you are, indeed, our God. In Jesus name we pray, AMEN.
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Anna Coffman had surgery yesterday. Please pray for Anna.
Maribel Moore will likely be coming home from the Heart hospital today. Please pray for a good recovery.
Congratulations to Gary Kirtley who was inducted into the Enid Public School Foundation Hall of fame yesterday evening.
The Civitan Dance is tonight. They still need cookies and pop. The “Trunk or Treat” event on Sunday still needs cookies, pop and candy. Just bring your donations to the church. We will put everything together and the ‘Trunk or Treat” event will use what is left after tonight, which I am sure will be ample.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Prayer for Today, Thursday, October 28
O Divine Presence,
You are a mystery to us, yet we are assured of your love. Any description of you is limited by our ability to understand, yet we trust in you. Open our eyes, we pray, that we might see visions of your truth. Illumine us, O God, so the dark corners of our lives may be filled with your Spirit. We are undeserving, yet you still beckon us. May we turn into your faithful, generous, grace-filled embrace. In Jesus name we pray. AMEN.
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We received the following email from LaWalta Turner:
Hello John and Don,
My father passed away early Monday morning at the age of 92. The
family will have a private service in St. Joseph, Mo. on Friday.
Please send out those prayers for my family.
Wally Turner
Please offer prayers for Wally and her family.
Maribel Moore is in the Heart Hospital in OKC. She had surgery on her leg to remove a blockage.
Joan Petersen is doing better at St. Mary’s Hospital.
Anna Coffman is undergoing surgery today.
Please pray for Maribel,Joan and Anna.
The Sooners’ Class is having a party tonight in the Fellowship Hall. Tomorrow we are cosponsoring the Civitan dance for the developmentally disabled. Sunday we are doing “Trunk or Treat” on the Broadway side of the church from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
Today Carolyn McLemore flies to Indianapolis for a General Board Administrative Committee meeting. She will return on Saturday.
Please pray for Carolyn in her travels and for the business the Administrative Committee will conduct on behalf of the whole church.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
You are a mystery to us, yet we are assured of your love. Any description of you is limited by our ability to understand, yet we trust in you. Open our eyes, we pray, that we might see visions of your truth. Illumine us, O God, so the dark corners of our lives may be filled with your Spirit. We are undeserving, yet you still beckon us. May we turn into your faithful, generous, grace-filled embrace. In Jesus name we pray. AMEN.
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We received the following email from LaWalta Turner:
Hello John and Don,
My father passed away early Monday morning at the age of 92. The
family will have a private service in St. Joseph, Mo. on Friday.
Please send out those prayers for my family.
Wally Turner
Please offer prayers for Wally and her family.
Maribel Moore is in the Heart Hospital in OKC. She had surgery on her leg to remove a blockage.
Joan Petersen is doing better at St. Mary’s Hospital.
Anna Coffman is undergoing surgery today.
Please pray for Maribel,Joan and Anna.
The Sooners’ Class is having a party tonight in the Fellowship Hall. Tomorrow we are cosponsoring the Civitan dance for the developmentally disabled. Sunday we are doing “Trunk or Treat” on the Broadway side of the church from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
Today Carolyn McLemore flies to Indianapolis for a General Board Administrative Committee meeting. She will return on Saturday.
Please pray for Carolyn in her travels and for the business the Administrative Committee will conduct on behalf of the whole church.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Prayer for Tonight, Wednesday, October 27
Dear God,
We see your works all about us. We sense your presence in our relationships. We are grounded in you. Forgive us, O Lord, when we do not know you in the course of our lives. O giver of all good gifts, give us one thing more, a observant heart. AMEN.
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Dortha Immel is with her daughter Becky in Kansas. She does have a hairline fracture in her leg, but it does not require a cast. Please pray for Dortha. She will be with Becky and John until Thanksgiving, maybe even Easter. Her address is Dortha Immel C/O John Schwanke 511 N. 7th Hiawatha, KS 66434 765-742-3542.
Kent Beaty had a heart cath procedure yesterday at St. Mary’s . He is in Room #486.
Joan Petersen is in St. Mary’s Room 200. She is in very critical condition.
Please pray for Kent and Joan.
Remember: WWNF and Pastor’s Cabinet tonight.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
We see your works all about us. We sense your presence in our relationships. We are grounded in you. Forgive us, O Lord, when we do not know you in the course of our lives. O giver of all good gifts, give us one thing more, a observant heart. AMEN.
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Dortha Immel is with her daughter Becky in Kansas. She does have a hairline fracture in her leg, but it does not require a cast. Please pray for Dortha. She will be with Becky and John until Thanksgiving, maybe even Easter. Her address is Dortha Immel C/O John Schwanke 511 N. 7th Hiawatha, KS 66434 765-742-3542.
Kent Beaty had a heart cath procedure yesterday at St. Mary’s . He is in Room #486.
Joan Petersen is in St. Mary’s Room 200. She is in very critical condition.
Please pray for Kent and Joan.
Remember: WWNF and Pastor’s Cabinet tonight.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Prayer for Today, Tuesday, October 26
You are there, O God, in the secret, quiet places of our lives. Sometimes the thought of your presence frightens us because you know us so completely. We are ashamed and feel unworthy. Forgive us, we pray, when we fail to acknowledge you. Forgive us, we pray, for doubting the depth of your grace. May we be assured there is more grace in you than sin in us and may we give you thanks. In Jesus name, AMEN.
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Please pray for Twyla Tefft, Scott’s mother. She was put on hospice care.
This Wednesday the Pastor’s Cabinet will meet at 7:30 p.m. in Room 109. All committee and task group chairs as well as Board officers are encouraged to attend. We will look at the calendar for the remainder of 2010.
Please keep those Pony Express saddlebags moving.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
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Please pray for Twyla Tefft, Scott’s mother. She was put on hospice care.
This Wednesday the Pastor’s Cabinet will meet at 7:30 p.m. in Room 109. All committee and task group chairs as well as Board officers are encouraged to attend. We will look at the calendar for the remainder of 2010.
Please keep those Pony Express saddlebags moving.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
Monday, October 25, 2010
Prayer for Today, Monday,October 25
O Loving God,
There are times in our lives when everything seems upside down and we are disoriented, not knowing what to do or where to turn. There are times when our faith seems weak and inadequate. Help us to understand, O God, that the strength of your love in not diminished by the weakness of our faith. In the turmoil of life may we focus on the Polar Star that is Jesus the Christ which will help us navigate through the storms and difficulties. We pray you will calm the seas. We pray we regain our bearings. We pray your will be done in us, all this through the power and presence of the Holy Spirit. AMEN.
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Congratulations to Loretta Richey on the arrival of two new grandchildren in October. William Joseph Holloway was born on October 20. His parents are Mark and Penny Holloway. The Holloways live in Enid. Ethan James Drennan was born on October 2. His parents are Brendan and Lisa Drennan. They live in Waxahachie, Texas.
Please pray for Wanda Gungoll, Irene Green’s sister in Bass Hospital. She received good news on her cancer, but she was burned by hot tea and is severely blistered.
Please pray for our church and the Pony Express run. The saddlebags are on moving on the routes.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
There are times in our lives when everything seems upside down and we are disoriented, not knowing what to do or where to turn. There are times when our faith seems weak and inadequate. Help us to understand, O God, that the strength of your love in not diminished by the weakness of our faith. In the turmoil of life may we focus on the Polar Star that is Jesus the Christ which will help us navigate through the storms and difficulties. We pray you will calm the seas. We pray we regain our bearings. We pray your will be done in us, all this through the power and presence of the Holy Spirit. AMEN.
__________________________________________________________
Congratulations to Loretta Richey on the arrival of two new grandchildren in October. William Joseph Holloway was born on October 20. His parents are Mark and Penny Holloway. The Holloways live in Enid. Ethan James Drennan was born on October 2. His parents are Brendan and Lisa Drennan. They live in Waxahachie, Texas.
Please pray for Wanda Gungoll, Irene Green’s sister in Bass Hospital. She received good news on her cancer, but she was burned by hot tea and is severely blistered.
Please pray for our church and the Pony Express run. The saddlebags are on moving on the routes.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Prayer for Today, Sunday, October 24
O Author of Love,
This is the day you have made. We rejoice and are glad in it. May we use this day to honor you, O Lord, with our worship, with our devotion and with our prayers. And may we use this week to serve you by serving others. In Jesus name, AMEN.
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ruby and Sandy Manahan. Ruby’s sister-in-law, Melba Kimbrout, died yesterday in Oklahoma City.
Anna Coffman will have surgery on Thursday. Please pray for her.
Gene Carlson is now home after many months of being in the hospital.
Today the Pony Express run begins. This morning the Trail Bosses gather for breakfast and get the saddlebags. Please participate by prayerfully considering your gifts to God through Central Christian Church for 2011 AND pass the saddlebag along within 24 hours after receiving it. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the church office at 233-1214.
You are invited to gather in the sanctuary today at 3:00 p.m. for a Commissioning Service for Butch Phillips who has completed the Licensed Minister Training. Congratulations, Butch.
Please pray for our church that we might dream bold dreams and also that we might work to accomplish them for the glory of God.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
This is the day you have made. We rejoice and are glad in it. May we use this day to honor you, O Lord, with our worship, with our devotion and with our prayers. And may we use this week to serve you by serving others. In Jesus name, AMEN.
____________________________________________
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ruby and Sandy Manahan. Ruby’s sister-in-law, Melba Kimbrout, died yesterday in Oklahoma City.
Anna Coffman will have surgery on Thursday. Please pray for her.
Gene Carlson is now home after many months of being in the hospital.
Today the Pony Express run begins. This morning the Trail Bosses gather for breakfast and get the saddlebags. Please participate by prayerfully considering your gifts to God through Central Christian Church for 2011 AND pass the saddlebag along within 24 hours after receiving it. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the church office at 233-1214.
You are invited to gather in the sanctuary today at 3:00 p.m. for a Commissioning Service for Butch Phillips who has completed the Licensed Minister Training. Congratulations, Butch.
Please pray for our church that we might dream bold dreams and also that we might work to accomplish them for the glory of God.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Prayer for Today, Saturday, October 23
A busy weekend is upon us, O God, and there is excitement in the air. Thank you for the wonderful variety that life brings; for family and friends who share in our laughter and joy; for the ability to enjoy fall weather and outdoor activities; and for the power of your love which overwhelms us. May we be sensitive to those around us who don’t share our joy. May we find ways, Creator God, to open our hearts to them, to befriend them, and, through Jesus the Christ, bring them hope. It is in Jesus name we pray, AMEN.
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Congratulations to Loretta Drennan Richey on being a new grandmother. Her daughter Penny is the proud mother.
Tomorrow is the beginning of the Pony Express Run and expectations are high. All Pony Express leaders, Trail Bosses and Station Agents are encouraged to attend a “Kick Off” breakfast at 7:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Congratulations to Butch Phillips. We will have a Commissioning Service for Butch in the Sanctuary at 3:00 p.m. tomorrow afternoon to honor Butch for his successful completion of the Licensed Minister Training Program through the Christian Church in Oklahoma. All are invited. There will be a reception following in the Fellowship Hall.
I received the following email from Tary Davis Johnson about a fun and worthwhile event. Mixed Company will have a major part in this program. I don’t normally “plug” non-church events in these emails, but this one is well worth the publicity:
“Please send this out to our e-mailers. Tary and Mixed Company!!
:Pack The House!! Forward to your Friends List!!
Who
- EnidGives.org
What - 1940's USO Show featuring:
• Mixed Company: Tary Davis-Johnson, Rick Hill, Randy Johnson, Janet Jones, Chuck Lipps and Martha O'Banion
• Bob (Jason Maly) Hope
• Bud (Dave) Abbott and Lou (Brice Donaldson) Costello
• Enid's Own Leona Mitchell
• Miss Oklahoma International, Anna Marie Costello
• Maxine Sanford Austin's Centennial Birthday Celebration
• City Manager Eric Benson delivering a Three-tiered, 100 Candle Birthday Cake
• An Enid Firefighter on hand to make sure we don't burn down Symphony Hall
When - 7:30 p.m., Saturday, October 23rd
Where - Enid Symphony Hall
Why - Benefitting Enid's Big Five quality-of-life non-profits:
• Enid Symphony Orchestra
• Gaslight Theatre
• Leonardo's Discovery Warehouse / AdventureQuest
• Main Street Enid
• PEGASYS, Enid's Public Access TV Station
How - $25 Tickets (a tax deductible donation to EnidGives.org) available at:
• Midwest Music
• Rick's Pharmacy
• Park Avenue Thrift
• Enid Symphony Center
• Gaslight Theatre
• Leonardo's Discovery Warehouse
• Main Street Enid
• PEGASYS
Tickets will be $35 at the door.
A complimentary pair of tickets for all $500 donors to EnidGives.org will be waiting for you at the door. Can make your donation that night!
All donations and tickets are being matched, dollar for dollar, by Park Avenue Thrift up to $125,000.
All campaign and program costs are being underwritten 100% by Park Avenue Thrift so that every dollar goes to the Big Five.
Any questions? Call 580-402-0868
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
_______________________________________________
Congratulations to Loretta Drennan Richey on being a new grandmother. Her daughter Penny is the proud mother.
Tomorrow is the beginning of the Pony Express Run and expectations are high. All Pony Express leaders, Trail Bosses and Station Agents are encouraged to attend a “Kick Off” breakfast at 7:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Congratulations to Butch Phillips. We will have a Commissioning Service for Butch in the Sanctuary at 3:00 p.m. tomorrow afternoon to honor Butch for his successful completion of the Licensed Minister Training Program through the Christian Church in Oklahoma. All are invited. There will be a reception following in the Fellowship Hall.
I received the following email from Tary Davis Johnson about a fun and worthwhile event. Mixed Company will have a major part in this program. I don’t normally “plug” non-church events in these emails, but this one is well worth the publicity:
“Please send this out to our e-mailers. Tary and Mixed Company!!
:Pack The House!! Forward to your Friends List!!
Who
- EnidGives.org
What - 1940's USO Show featuring:
• Mixed Company: Tary Davis-Johnson, Rick Hill, Randy Johnson, Janet Jones, Chuck Lipps and Martha O'Banion
• Bob (Jason Maly) Hope
• Bud (Dave) Abbott and Lou (Brice Donaldson) Costello
• Enid's Own Leona Mitchell
• Miss Oklahoma International, Anna Marie Costello
• Maxine Sanford Austin's Centennial Birthday Celebration
• City Manager Eric Benson delivering a Three-tiered, 100 Candle Birthday Cake
• An Enid Firefighter on hand to make sure we don't burn down Symphony Hall
When - 7:30 p.m., Saturday, October 23rd
Where - Enid Symphony Hall
Why - Benefitting Enid's Big Five quality-of-life non-profits:
• Enid Symphony Orchestra
• Gaslight Theatre
• Leonardo's Discovery Warehouse / AdventureQuest
• Main Street Enid
• PEGASYS, Enid's Public Access TV Station
How - $25 Tickets (a tax deductible donation to EnidGives.org) available at:
• Midwest Music
• Rick's Pharmacy
• Park Avenue Thrift
• Enid Symphony Center
• Gaslight Theatre
• Leonardo's Discovery Warehouse
• Main Street Enid
• PEGASYS
Tickets will be $35 at the door.
A complimentary pair of tickets for all $500 donors to EnidGives.org will be waiting for you at the door. Can make your donation that night!
All donations and tickets are being matched, dollar for dollar, by Park Avenue Thrift up to $125,000.
All campaign and program costs are being underwritten 100% by Park Avenue Thrift so that every dollar goes to the Big Five.
Any questions? Call 580-402-0868
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
Friday, October 22, 2010
Prayer for Today, Friday, October 22
O Divine Mystery,
Our human path brings us to various crossroads and often we are uncertain which one to choose. Jesus Christ has given us a model to follow. Strengthen our resolve, O God, that when choices are placed before us we may choose Jesus’ way. The Bible gives us many examples of those who did follow Jesus. We are particularly impacted by the stories of the early church found in the Book of Acts, where Jesus followers were bold in living their faith and inviting others to share with them. May we be so bold. In Jesus name, AMEN.
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Yesterday we received the following email from Cindy Carlson:
“Gene is scheduled to be released tomorrow morning. He will be continuing wound care and physical therapy on an outpatient basis for some time, but is getting around now with just a cane most of the time. It’s the witness of all the faithful prayer warriors that he pulled through this and has recovered so well. You can know that they were answered. I want to thank each and every one of the saints that prayed, visited, and sent cards. They all meant so much to both of us. You're all such a blessing to us. God Bless you all, Cindy Carlson”
I received a nice phone call from Joann Hopkins earlier this week. She is recovering from her surgery just fine and thanks the church for our prayers. She did want to clear up a misunderstanding. Some people thought it was Jan Hopkins , Joann’s sister-in-law, who had the surgery. That is incorrect.
This Sunday the Pony Express begins with a Trail Boss Breakfast at 7:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. All Station Agents, Trail Bosses and Pony Express leaders are encouraged to attend.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
Our human path brings us to various crossroads and often we are uncertain which one to choose. Jesus Christ has given us a model to follow. Strengthen our resolve, O God, that when choices are placed before us we may choose Jesus’ way. The Bible gives us many examples of those who did follow Jesus. We are particularly impacted by the stories of the early church found in the Book of Acts, where Jesus followers were bold in living their faith and inviting others to share with them. May we be so bold. In Jesus name, AMEN.
_______________________________________________________
Yesterday we received the following email from Cindy Carlson:
“Gene is scheduled to be released tomorrow morning. He will be continuing wound care and physical therapy on an outpatient basis for some time, but is getting around now with just a cane most of the time. It’s the witness of all the faithful prayer warriors that he pulled through this and has recovered so well. You can know that they were answered. I want to thank each and every one of the saints that prayed, visited, and sent cards. They all meant so much to both of us. You're all such a blessing to us. God Bless you all, Cindy Carlson”
I received a nice phone call from Joann Hopkins earlier this week. She is recovering from her surgery just fine and thanks the church for our prayers. She did want to clear up a misunderstanding. Some people thought it was Jan Hopkins , Joann’s sister-in-law, who had the surgery. That is incorrect.
This Sunday the Pony Express begins with a Trail Boss Breakfast at 7:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. All Station Agents, Trail Bosses and Pony Express leaders are encouraged to attend.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Prayer for Today, Thursday, October 21
O Lord our Lord,
We come humbly before you this day, filled with joy and thanksgiving. You, indeed, are our God and we are your people. We pray that our lives may honor you. Help us to know that we are the only example many people may have of the Christian life. May our deeds bear witness to your love for all the world. Please forgive us when we miss the mark and strengthen our resolve to proclaim and live the Good News. In Jesus name, AMEN.
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Kandy Trojan, our Secretary/Receptionist, had outpatient gallbladder surgery this morning. She will be recuperating at home for a few days.
Jan Markes, our Financial Secretary, is taking a well deserved trip to the east coast. This was a vacation she had planned for some time. Please pray for safe travels and the renewal that comes from getting away.
I am sorry this email is coming late in the day. I had/have some sort of bug and have been in bed the last 24 hours. I am feeling a little better now.
Barb Newton had surgery yesterday at St. Mary’s hospital. She is in room 459 and will be there at least through tomorrow.
Bill Batchelder had knee replacement surgery. He is in room 398 at St. Mary’s.
Leonard Northcutt also had knee surgery. He was released yesterday.
Gene Carlson is still in St. Mary’s rehab.
Fig Newton has asked for prayers for his brothers, Ray and Roger. Both are recuperating from back surgeries, one in Michigan and one in Colorado.
Please pray for all our sick and hospitalized.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
We come humbly before you this day, filled with joy and thanksgiving. You, indeed, are our God and we are your people. We pray that our lives may honor you. Help us to know that we are the only example many people may have of the Christian life. May our deeds bear witness to your love for all the world. Please forgive us when we miss the mark and strengthen our resolve to proclaim and live the Good News. In Jesus name, AMEN.
__________________________________________________
Kandy Trojan, our Secretary/Receptionist, had outpatient gallbladder surgery this morning. She will be recuperating at home for a few days.
Jan Markes, our Financial Secretary, is taking a well deserved trip to the east coast. This was a vacation she had planned for some time. Please pray for safe travels and the renewal that comes from getting away.
I am sorry this email is coming late in the day. I had/have some sort of bug and have been in bed the last 24 hours. I am feeling a little better now.
Barb Newton had surgery yesterday at St. Mary’s hospital. She is in room 459 and will be there at least through tomorrow.
Bill Batchelder had knee replacement surgery. He is in room 398 at St. Mary’s.
Leonard Northcutt also had knee surgery. He was released yesterday.
Gene Carlson is still in St. Mary’s rehab.
Fig Newton has asked for prayers for his brothers, Ray and Roger. Both are recuperating from back surgeries, one in Michigan and one in Colorado.
Please pray for all our sick and hospitalized.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Prayer for Today, Wednesday, October 20
O God of Tender Mercies,
Deal gently with us, we pray. Have mercy on us and take away our sin. So often, O God, we turn away from you and yet you continue to call us back. May we hear your voice and feel your gracious embrace. Empower us to forgive others as you have forgiven us. In Jesus name we pray, AMEN.
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Jean Lisi, Frank Bunch’s sister, has been dismissed from the Bass Pavilion and now is home. The family is asking us to continue to offer our prayers for Jean.
Barb Newton is having surgery today at St. Mary’s Hospital. She checks in at 11 am and the surgery is at 1 pm. Please pray for Barb and Fig.
Tonight is WWNF. Come join the fellowship.
There is no Chancel Choir practice this evening.
Fall Break begins tomorrow.
“Trunk or Treat” is one week from Sunday. We still need more cars. We will decorate your car trunk. You need to provide the candy and be present to hand out the candy. Call the church office to volunteer. It will be a lot of fun.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
Deal gently with us, we pray. Have mercy on us and take away our sin. So often, O God, we turn away from you and yet you continue to call us back. May we hear your voice and feel your gracious embrace. Empower us to forgive others as you have forgiven us. In Jesus name we pray, AMEN.
__________________________________________________
Jean Lisi, Frank Bunch’s sister, has been dismissed from the Bass Pavilion and now is home. The family is asking us to continue to offer our prayers for Jean.
Barb Newton is having surgery today at St. Mary’s Hospital. She checks in at 11 am and the surgery is at 1 pm. Please pray for Barb and Fig.
Tonight is WWNF. Come join the fellowship.
There is no Chancel Choir practice this evening.
Fall Break begins tomorrow.
“Trunk or Treat” is one week from Sunday. We still need more cars. We will decorate your car trunk. You need to provide the candy and be present to hand out the candy. Call the church office to volunteer. It will be a lot of fun.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Prayer for Today, Tuesday, October 19
Dear Gracious God,
Today, O Lord, we pray for those around us, our family, co-workers, classmates, neighbors and friends. May they know your love. May they feel the embrace of our everlasting arms. We pray, O God, that they open their hearts to you. Remove from them, dear God, the hurts and pains of daily living. Wipe away their grief and sorrow. Empower them, we pray, to be new creations in Christ Jesus. AMEN.
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The Worship Committee meets tonight at 7:00 p.m. in Room 109.
This Sunday is a full day. At 7:00 a.m. all our Pony Express Station Agents and Trail Bosses will meet in the Fellowship Hall for a Pony Express Kick Off Breakfast. They will then be introduced in the 10:15 a.m. Sanctuary Service. That afternoon the Pony Express Stewardship Campaign will be officially underway.
Also at 3:00 p.m. this Sunday, October 24th, we will host a Commissioning Service for Butch Phillips. Butch has completed the Licensed Lay Ministry program and we will honor Butch for his accomplishment and we will set him apart for the ministries God has called him to perform. Join us Sunday and also at the reception which will follow.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
Today, O Lord, we pray for those around us, our family, co-workers, classmates, neighbors and friends. May they know your love. May they feel the embrace of our everlasting arms. We pray, O God, that they open their hearts to you. Remove from them, dear God, the hurts and pains of daily living. Wipe away their grief and sorrow. Empower them, we pray, to be new creations in Christ Jesus. AMEN.
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The Worship Committee meets tonight at 7:00 p.m. in Room 109.
This Sunday is a full day. At 7:00 a.m. all our Pony Express Station Agents and Trail Bosses will meet in the Fellowship Hall for a Pony Express Kick Off Breakfast. They will then be introduced in the 10:15 a.m. Sanctuary Service. That afternoon the Pony Express Stewardship Campaign will be officially underway.
Also at 3:00 p.m. this Sunday, October 24th, we will host a Commissioning Service for Butch Phillips. Butch has completed the Licensed Lay Ministry program and we will honor Butch for his accomplishment and we will set him apart for the ministries God has called him to perform. Join us Sunday and also at the reception which will follow.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
Monday, October 18, 2010
Prayer for Today, Monday, October 18
Dear God,
You know us to the very depths of our being. You know our prayers before our lips utter the words. Even so we offer our prayers of thanksgiving and supplication to you. Hear, we pray, the silent prayers of our hearts……………………………………………………………………………………. In Jesus name, AMEN.
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Please continue to prayer for Chester Ross and the family of his deceased sister who died last Sunday. Chester said her funeral service in Tulsa was “beautiful”.
Don Johnson and David Eck are at Central Christian Camp in Guthrie for an event sponsored by the Oklahoma Disciples Foundation. The workshop is entitled, “Creating Congregational Cultures of Generosity”.
The World Outreach Committee meets this evening at 6:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
The Pony Express run begins next Sunday. Please pray for a successful program.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
You know us to the very depths of our being. You know our prayers before our lips utter the words. Even so we offer our prayers of thanksgiving and supplication to you. Hear, we pray, the silent prayers of our hearts……………………………………………………………………………………. In Jesus name, AMEN.
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Please continue to prayer for Chester Ross and the family of his deceased sister who died last Sunday. Chester said her funeral service in Tulsa was “beautiful”.
Don Johnson and David Eck are at Central Christian Camp in Guthrie for an event sponsored by the Oklahoma Disciples Foundation. The workshop is entitled, “Creating Congregational Cultures of Generosity”.
The World Outreach Committee meets this evening at 6:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
The Pony Express run begins next Sunday. Please pray for a successful program.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Prayer for Today, Sunday, October 17
O Loving Creator,
In the midst of the noise and hurry of life we pause on this Sabbath day to give you thanks for all our blessings. The world around us is on “full speed”. Slow us down, Lord, and speak to us in the quiet and still moments, calming our hearts. Help us, we pray, to find those times and places where there is a “thinness” between the mortal and the eternal, where there is little that separates us from you. In those times may we feel the embrace of your love. In Jesus name, AMEN.
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We received word this week that Chester Ross’s sister, Annabel Nieman, had passed away. Please pray for Chester and Annabel’s family.
May today be a wonderful day of worship and celebration.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
In the midst of the noise and hurry of life we pause on this Sabbath day to give you thanks for all our blessings. The world around us is on “full speed”. Slow us down, Lord, and speak to us in the quiet and still moments, calming our hearts. Help us, we pray, to find those times and places where there is a “thinness” between the mortal and the eternal, where there is little that separates us from you. In those times may we feel the embrace of your love. In Jesus name, AMEN.
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We received word this week that Chester Ross’s sister, Annabel Nieman, had passed away. Please pray for Chester and Annabel’s family.
May today be a wonderful day of worship and celebration.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Prayer for Today, Saturday, October 16
O God of Heaven and Earth,
So often we imagine you to be “out there” somewhere on a golden throne reigning over all your creation. Help us to understand that Jesus showed us you are not “out there” but you are in the midst of us. You “pitched your tent” with us. May we see you in your creation. May we experience you in relationships. May we be drawn to you as we are drawn to those in need. This is our prayer in Jesus name, AMEN.
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Willo Clark has forwarded the following message from Nancy Moats about Joann Hopkins:
“Just to let you know that Joann Hopkins had to have a heart valve replacement recently but is doing well. Joe tells me she was moved to a private room on Wednesday. They will probably keep her through Saturday and then if all is going well look at sending her home on Sunday. She is at the brand new Oklahoma Heart Hospital on the south side of Oklahoma City so it is an easy commute for Paul and her family in Norman and Chickasha. If you would like to send her a card, her home address is 5007 Stonehenge Lane, Norman, OK 73026.”
You will remember that Joann and Paul were active members at Central. Paul is a retired Disciples minister. Please keep Joann, Paul and their family in your prayers.
Gene Carlson is in St. Mary’s rehab. There are no new hospital admissions as far as we know. If you hear of someone being hospitalized or sick, please call the church office and let us know. I would rather get 5 calls about the same person, than not know.
We have had two more people sign up to be Hospital Callers. It is a wonderful ministry. If you would like to help by making routine hospital calls one day a week, then call the church office.
Tomorrow is the Lord’s Day. Don Johnson is preaching at 8:00 a.m. and the 10:15 sanctuary service. The youth choir is singing. Tomorrow is my Sunday to be in the Revive and Renew service. Please pray for all our worship experiences at Central, that hearts may be touched and lives changed.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
So often we imagine you to be “out there” somewhere on a golden throne reigning over all your creation. Help us to understand that Jesus showed us you are not “out there” but you are in the midst of us. You “pitched your tent” with us. May we see you in your creation. May we experience you in relationships. May we be drawn to you as we are drawn to those in need. This is our prayer in Jesus name, AMEN.
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Willo Clark has forwarded the following message from Nancy Moats about Joann Hopkins:
“Just to let you know that Joann Hopkins had to have a heart valve replacement recently but is doing well. Joe tells me she was moved to a private room on Wednesday. They will probably keep her through Saturday and then if all is going well look at sending her home on Sunday. She is at the brand new Oklahoma Heart Hospital on the south side of Oklahoma City so it is an easy commute for Paul and her family in Norman and Chickasha. If you would like to send her a card, her home address is 5007 Stonehenge Lane, Norman, OK 73026.”
You will remember that Joann and Paul were active members at Central. Paul is a retired Disciples minister. Please keep Joann, Paul and their family in your prayers.
Gene Carlson is in St. Mary’s rehab. There are no new hospital admissions as far as we know. If you hear of someone being hospitalized or sick, please call the church office and let us know. I would rather get 5 calls about the same person, than not know.
We have had two more people sign up to be Hospital Callers. It is a wonderful ministry. If you would like to help by making routine hospital calls one day a week, then call the church office.
Tomorrow is the Lord’s Day. Don Johnson is preaching at 8:00 a.m. and the 10:15 sanctuary service. The youth choir is singing. Tomorrow is my Sunday to be in the Revive and Renew service. Please pray for all our worship experiences at Central, that hearts may be touched and lives changed.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
Friday, October 15, 2010
Prayer for Today, Friday, October 15
Gracious Eternal Presence,
We recognize your presence in scripture, in the church’s tradition, and through the power of the Holy Spirit, but you also reveal yourself to us at unexpected times and in unexpected places. There are times when we look into the faces of those around us and see strangers, freeloaders, foreigners, even bums. Of course these are our descriptions. Actually those around us are created in your image, therefore we should see your image in all we meet. Forgive us for our blindness. May we also remember the words of Jesus, “Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.” Empower us to be followers of Jesus. We pray in his name, AMEN.
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Please continue to pray for our friends in Hunter. They are certainly grieving and facing some major decisions.
Gene Carlson is continuing rehab at St. Mary’s Hospital. Please pray for Gene.
There will be a Property Committee meeting immediately after the 10:15 a.m. services of worship this Sunday.
Please pray for our Pony Express Stewardship Campaign. The saddlebag run begins one week for Sunday on October 24th.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world.
As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord's Table
as God has welcomed us.
• Disciples of Christ Statement Of Identity
We recognize your presence in scripture, in the church’s tradition, and through the power of the Holy Spirit, but you also reveal yourself to us at unexpected times and in unexpected places. There are times when we look into the faces of those around us and see strangers, freeloaders, foreigners, even bums. Of course these are our descriptions. Actually those around us are created in your image, therefore we should see your image in all we meet. Forgive us for our blindness. May we also remember the words of Jesus, “Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.” Empower us to be followers of Jesus. We pray in his name, AMEN.
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Please continue to pray for our friends in Hunter. They are certainly grieving and facing some major decisions.
Gene Carlson is continuing rehab at St. Mary’s Hospital. Please pray for Gene.
There will be a Property Committee meeting immediately after the 10:15 a.m. services of worship this Sunday.
Please pray for our Pony Express Stewardship Campaign. The saddlebag run begins one week for Sunday on October 24th.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world.
As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord's Table
as God has welcomed us.
• Disciples of Christ Statement Of Identity
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Prayer for Today, Thursday, October 14
O Loving God,
We thank you for love, faith and hope. These qualities sustain our lives and bear witness to your grace. May we live in such a way that others can see the Spirit of Christ within us. Please forgive us when we fail, O God. Make us new creations as we open our hearts to you. In Jesus name, AMEN.
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We rejoice in the successful rescue of all the miners and rescue workers in Chile. Thank you, God.
We pray for God’s blessing to be upon Central Christian Church as we do mission and ministry together.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world.
As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord's Table
as God has welcomed us.
• Disciples of Christ Statement Of Identity
We thank you for love, faith and hope. These qualities sustain our lives and bear witness to your grace. May we live in such a way that others can see the Spirit of Christ within us. Please forgive us when we fail, O God. Make us new creations as we open our hearts to you. In Jesus name, AMEN.
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We rejoice in the successful rescue of all the miners and rescue workers in Chile. Thank you, God.
We pray for God’s blessing to be upon Central Christian Church as we do mission and ministry together.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world.
As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord's Table
as God has welcomed us.
• Disciples of Christ Statement Of Identity
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Prayer for Today, Wednesday, October 13
O Guiding Light,
We watch the TV in amazement as the miners are being rescued from the mine in Chile. The power and fortitude of the human spirit is remarkable and inspiring. We also hear the voices of the miners who firmly believe you were with them during this two month ordeal. We know, O God, that you are not capricious, that all tragedies do not end this successfully, yet we do affirm that you walk with your children, regardless of life’s circumstances. Thank you for the success of this rescue. Please watch over those still underground. May all return safely. In Jesus name we pray, AMEN.
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I misspoke yesterday. Jean Lisi, Frank Bunch’s sister in NOT currently under hospice care. The family is seeking to make appropriate decisions about a nursing home or other arrangements. Please pray for Jean and her family.
Cindy Carlson reports her husband ,Gene Carlson, is being transferred to St. Mary’s Rehab for more extensive rehabilitation.
Mickie Giberson sent the following email:
1. My friend, Donna Fisher Hardin (former member of Central) (her husband was killed in a small plane crash in Tulsa in July) was just diagnosed with breast cancer. It is very early and a lumpectomy was done yesterday. She has a very positive outlook, but the news came very quickly on the heels of dealing with the loss of her husband.
2. My sister-in-law, Cheri Hoskins has been diagnosed with Stage 3 thyroid cancer. Surgery is scheduled for later this month in Plano, Texas.
3. Please add my son-in-law to the list of servicemen that is published every week. Capt. Phil Pearsall, USAF, assigned to the 89th Airlift Wing at Andrews Air Force Base.
Thanks
Mickie Giberson
We certainly will lift all these people in our prayers.
Tonight is WWNF. John Wheeler is in Tulsa for a week long class. I will be teaching the youth. I can’t wait, although I will miss Jack Weston’s class. If you haven’t attended yet you need to come, Jack does an outstanding job.
Catherine Cullumber reports that she has two volunteers to now help with the grief ministry. Thank you to Tess Gregory and Beth Phillips. This is a subtle, yet profound ministry opportunity.
The Pony Express is coming.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world.
As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord's Table
as God has welcomed us.
• Disciples of Christ Statement Of Identity
We watch the TV in amazement as the miners are being rescued from the mine in Chile. The power and fortitude of the human spirit is remarkable and inspiring. We also hear the voices of the miners who firmly believe you were with them during this two month ordeal. We know, O God, that you are not capricious, that all tragedies do not end this successfully, yet we do affirm that you walk with your children, regardless of life’s circumstances. Thank you for the success of this rescue. Please watch over those still underground. May all return safely. In Jesus name we pray, AMEN.
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I misspoke yesterday. Jean Lisi, Frank Bunch’s sister in NOT currently under hospice care. The family is seeking to make appropriate decisions about a nursing home or other arrangements. Please pray for Jean and her family.
Cindy Carlson reports her husband ,Gene Carlson, is being transferred to St. Mary’s Rehab for more extensive rehabilitation.
Mickie Giberson sent the following email:
1. My friend, Donna Fisher Hardin (former member of Central) (her husband was killed in a small plane crash in Tulsa in July) was just diagnosed with breast cancer. It is very early and a lumpectomy was done yesterday. She has a very positive outlook, but the news came very quickly on the heels of dealing with the loss of her husband.
2. My sister-in-law, Cheri Hoskins has been diagnosed with Stage 3 thyroid cancer. Surgery is scheduled for later this month in Plano, Texas.
3. Please add my son-in-law to the list of servicemen that is published every week. Capt. Phil Pearsall, USAF, assigned to the 89th Airlift Wing at Andrews Air Force Base.
Thanks
Mickie Giberson
We certainly will lift all these people in our prayers.
Tonight is WWNF. John Wheeler is in Tulsa for a week long class. I will be teaching the youth. I can’t wait, although I will miss Jack Weston’s class. If you haven’t attended yet you need to come, Jack does an outstanding job.
Catherine Cullumber reports that she has two volunteers to now help with the grief ministry. Thank you to Tess Gregory and Beth Phillips. This is a subtle, yet profound ministry opportunity.
The Pony Express is coming.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world.
As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord's Table
as God has welcomed us.
• Disciples of Christ Statement Of Identity
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Prayer for Today, Tuesday, October 12
O Lord of Glory,
We humbly come before you this day with our thanks and praise. We are so blessed, O God. Today may we be a blessing to others. In Jesus name, AMEN.
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Our hearts and prayers are with our brothers and sisters at the Christian Church in Hunter which was severely damaged by fire on Sunday evening. I have attached two pictures. Brian Meyer is currently preaching in Hunter at least 2 Sunday’s a month. Don Johnson and Devon McAnally have both served as student ministers there. James B. Carr, Mary Johnson’s father, preached there for at least a summer when Mary was quite small. Carolyn’s sister is an active member there now. I will pass along opportunities to help when the church decides what to do. Right now they are still in shock.
Abe Preston is in Bass Hospital.
Joan Ingmire should be released from St. Mary’s Hospital today.
Jean Lisi, Frank Bunch’s sister, has been put on hospice care. Please pray for Jean and Frank.
There is a Stewardship meeting this evening at 7:30 p.m. in the Conference Room.
The Golf League meets tonight, as well as Quilt Central and the Agape group.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world.
As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord's Table
as God has welcomed us.
• Disciples of Christ Statement Of Identity
We humbly come before you this day with our thanks and praise. We are so blessed, O God. Today may we be a blessing to others. In Jesus name, AMEN.
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Our hearts and prayers are with our brothers and sisters at the Christian Church in Hunter which was severely damaged by fire on Sunday evening. I have attached two pictures. Brian Meyer is currently preaching in Hunter at least 2 Sunday’s a month. Don Johnson and Devon McAnally have both served as student ministers there. James B. Carr, Mary Johnson’s father, preached there for at least a summer when Mary was quite small. Carolyn’s sister is an active member there now. I will pass along opportunities to help when the church decides what to do. Right now they are still in shock.
Abe Preston is in Bass Hospital.
Joan Ingmire should be released from St. Mary’s Hospital today.
Jean Lisi, Frank Bunch’s sister, has been put on hospice care. Please pray for Jean and Frank.
There is a Stewardship meeting this evening at 7:30 p.m. in the Conference Room.
The Golf League meets tonight, as well as Quilt Central and the Agape group.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world.
As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord's Table
as God has welcomed us.
• Disciples of Christ Statement Of Identity
Monday, October 11, 2010
Prayer for Today, Monday, October 11
Dear Author of Life,
A new week is before us and we give you thanks. We don’t know what lies ahead of us, but we do know that you will be there with us. Strengthen us, O Lord, that we may be equal to the tasks at hand and ahead. May we embody a spirit of compassion and love in all our encounters with others. May we look beyond external appearances into the hearts of those we meet. May we work for justice and peace in all we do. This is our prayer in Jesus’ name, AMEN.
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Yesterday Ann Ott accompanied the choir on violin and then played the offertory during the 10:15 a.m. sanctuary service. It was beautiful. Thank you, Ann. Also Happy Birthday. Yesterday was Ann’s birthday.
Thank you for the wonderful cards given to Don, John, Sally and me for Minister’s Appreciation. After lunch I read every one given to me and I was very touched by the wonderful sentiment. Thank you.
Zander Brown, Sherry and Bill Shaw’s grandson, has been released from a Tulsa hospital and is now home.
Jim Goodrich is in Washington D.C. today with an Honor Flight of Veterans. Please pray for Jim on this fast paced, one day trip.
Please pray for a successful Pony Express stewardship campaign. The saddlebags begin their routes on Sunday, October 24th. Our goal is 250 completed Estimate of Giving cards. Please prayerfully consider your participation.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
A new week is before us and we give you thanks. We don’t know what lies ahead of us, but we do know that you will be there with us. Strengthen us, O Lord, that we may be equal to the tasks at hand and ahead. May we embody a spirit of compassion and love in all our encounters with others. May we look beyond external appearances into the hearts of those we meet. May we work for justice and peace in all we do. This is our prayer in Jesus’ name, AMEN.
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Yesterday Ann Ott accompanied the choir on violin and then played the offertory during the 10:15 a.m. sanctuary service. It was beautiful. Thank you, Ann. Also Happy Birthday. Yesterday was Ann’s birthday.
Thank you for the wonderful cards given to Don, John, Sally and me for Minister’s Appreciation. After lunch I read every one given to me and I was very touched by the wonderful sentiment. Thank you.
Zander Brown, Sherry and Bill Shaw’s grandson, has been released from a Tulsa hospital and is now home.
Jim Goodrich is in Washington D.C. today with an Honor Flight of Veterans. Please pray for Jim on this fast paced, one day trip.
Please pray for a successful Pony Express stewardship campaign. The saddlebags begin their routes on Sunday, October 24th. Our goal is 250 completed Estimate of Giving cards. Please prayerfully consider your participation.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Prayer for Today, Sunday, October 10
Amazing and Awesome Eternal Presence,
We humbly come to you in prayer. Please forgive us when we act as though our faith is an inconvenience to us or when we act as a faithful follower of Jesus to impress those around us. May we realize true faith leads us to right actions when no one is watching. You have given us a model in Jesus, give us also, we pray, the courage to follow him. In His name we pray, AMEN.
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I received this email from Jana Davis yesterday evening:
John,
Just an update on Mother: She still has wheezing in her lungs, meaning that the pneumonia continues. Dr. Shelton saw her today and said that it would be Mon. at the EARLIEST before she would be released. But she seems to feel well enough, and I think she would enjoy visitors. I'm there as often as I can be, but my work schedule makes it prohibitive for me to be there as much as she'd like!
See you tomorrow, Jana
Please pray for Joan Imgmire, Jana Davis’ mother who is still in St. Mary’s hospital.
See you in church today.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world.
As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord's Table
as God has welcomed us.
• Disciples of Christ Statement Of Identity
We humbly come to you in prayer. Please forgive us when we act as though our faith is an inconvenience to us or when we act as a faithful follower of Jesus to impress those around us. May we realize true faith leads us to right actions when no one is watching. You have given us a model in Jesus, give us also, we pray, the courage to follow him. In His name we pray, AMEN.
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I received this email from Jana Davis yesterday evening:
John,
Just an update on Mother: She still has wheezing in her lungs, meaning that the pneumonia continues. Dr. Shelton saw her today and said that it would be Mon. at the EARLIEST before she would be released. But she seems to feel well enough, and I think she would enjoy visitors. I'm there as often as I can be, but my work schedule makes it prohibitive for me to be there as much as she'd like!
See you tomorrow, Jana
Please pray for Joan Imgmire, Jana Davis’ mother who is still in St. Mary’s hospital.
See you in church today.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world.
As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord's Table
as God has welcomed us.
• Disciples of Christ Statement Of Identity
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Prayer for Today, Saturday, October 9
O God,
Your heart beckons to our hearts. You desire a relationship with us and yet, in your wisdom, we are free to choose. You do not coerce us. You do not manipulate us. Our freedom limits your control. Yet how else can we bring true praise and thanksgiving to you. You are there, O God, and we have but to turn into your embrace and live showered by your grace. Forgive us when we turn away. Strengthen our resolve to accept your love and grace, thereby being transformed and becoming new creations in Christ Jesus, in whose name we pray. AMEN.
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Cindy Carlson sent the following email:
John,
Just thought I'd send you an update on Gene. He is doing very well and continues to get stronger every day. He is working hard at his physical therapy and walks from his room and back to the therapy room with the aid of a walker. He's had a little trouble with nausea, probably due to the oral meds. We both thank everyone for all their prayers and we know that they are responsible for Gene's recovery. Never underestimate the power of the saints prayers. He will be at Northwest Hospital at Bass Pavilion for a while longer, room 4231. Cindy Carlson
May we continue to keep Gene in our prayers.
Please continue to pray for Sandra Justice and her family as they mourn the death of her mother, Hilda Layman.
This evening and tomorrow we gather for worship. May we experience God in these services and may we be empowered to bring others so they might also know God’s love.
The Pony Express is coming. Watch for it.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world.
As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord's Table
as God has welcomed us.
• Disciples of Christ Statement Of Identity
Your heart beckons to our hearts. You desire a relationship with us and yet, in your wisdom, we are free to choose. You do not coerce us. You do not manipulate us. Our freedom limits your control. Yet how else can we bring true praise and thanksgiving to you. You are there, O God, and we have but to turn into your embrace and live showered by your grace. Forgive us when we turn away. Strengthen our resolve to accept your love and grace, thereby being transformed and becoming new creations in Christ Jesus, in whose name we pray. AMEN.
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Cindy Carlson sent the following email:
John,
Just thought I'd send you an update on Gene. He is doing very well and continues to get stronger every day. He is working hard at his physical therapy and walks from his room and back to the therapy room with the aid of a walker. He's had a little trouble with nausea, probably due to the oral meds. We both thank everyone for all their prayers and we know that they are responsible for Gene's recovery. Never underestimate the power of the saints prayers. He will be at Northwest Hospital at Bass Pavilion for a while longer, room 4231. Cindy Carlson
May we continue to keep Gene in our prayers.
Please continue to pray for Sandra Justice and her family as they mourn the death of her mother, Hilda Layman.
This evening and tomorrow we gather for worship. May we experience God in these services and may we be empowered to bring others so they might also know God’s love.
The Pony Express is coming. Watch for it.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world.
As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord's Table
as God has welcomed us.
• Disciples of Christ Statement Of Identity
Friday, October 8, 2010
Prayer for Today, Friday, October 8
O Lord our Lord,
How majestic is your name in all the earth. We come before you, dear God, as your grateful children and as brothers and sisters of Christ. Paul tells us that through him we have received a great inheritance. You are our God and we humbly give you thanks. May your Spirit guide us as we seek to be and share the Good News. In Jesus name, Amen.
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Please pray for Zander Brown, 10 month old grandson of Sherry Shaw. Zander is hospitalized in Tulsa with breathing problems.
We continue to pray for Steve Henson, Marietta Henson’s son who is at M.D. Anderson.
Margie Edwards, Janet Lohmeyer’s mother, has a recurrence of cancer. Please pray for Margie.
Joan Ingmire is at St. Mary’s with pneumonia. She should be released today of tomorrow.
Please pray for Annella Baker. She had another fainting spell yesterday with at Lifelong Learning.
Below is an email Carolyn sent to family and friends yesterday. With her permission I am forwarding it to the prayer list:
“Just thought you would want to know that we saw the doc today and John's test are right about where they were previously so that's good news. We will keep our Nov. 9 appt. in Dallas and get started in the trial. If that isn't working (they should be able to tell pretty quickly), they will pull him out and put him on a new drug that is similar in nature but is just now coming out.
The Provenge is still a wait-for-inclusion-in- the-program-"thing". John is enrolled in that program but has to wait til there is an opening. But, he's not losing weight (good and bad! grin ), has good energy and all that other good stuff so he's definitely holding his own.
The Enid doc who relayed this info to us today said the same thing the Baylor doc said - that people live with these bone lesions (he has 2) and lymph nodes (a small amount) for years. It's good to have confirmation of this from 2 different docs.
So, we are much, much, much more hopeful than we were after the time we went to Oklahoma City. We have hope founded in reality and not just wishful thinking.
We know that you are praying for us and we appreciate it so much. (I, personally, need to thank you for the special care you have given me in checking on me and making sure I'm not alone. - Thank you, Sharon, especially.) You are all lovely friends and no one could do better in that department. In fact, in times like this, we know how truly family we are. We really ARE brothers and sisters in Christ. God's blessings to us are immense anyway, and now we have this wonderfully made blessing of your deep love and care for us. We love all of you.
If I have left anyone out of the email that you can think of, please send me email addies or forward this on. I tried to cover as many bases as possible, but there are some whose addies I don't have that I'd like to write to.
We will keep you updated. Blessed be, Carolyn McLemore”
IT IS A BEAUTIFUL DAY. LET US REJOICE AND BE GLAD IN IT!
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world.
As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord's Table
as God has welcomed us.
• Disciples of Christ Statement Of Identity
How majestic is your name in all the earth. We come before you, dear God, as your grateful children and as brothers and sisters of Christ. Paul tells us that through him we have received a great inheritance. You are our God and we humbly give you thanks. May your Spirit guide us as we seek to be and share the Good News. In Jesus name, Amen.
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Please pray for Zander Brown, 10 month old grandson of Sherry Shaw. Zander is hospitalized in Tulsa with breathing problems.
We continue to pray for Steve Henson, Marietta Henson’s son who is at M.D. Anderson.
Margie Edwards, Janet Lohmeyer’s mother, has a recurrence of cancer. Please pray for Margie.
Joan Ingmire is at St. Mary’s with pneumonia. She should be released today of tomorrow.
Please pray for Annella Baker. She had another fainting spell yesterday with at Lifelong Learning.
Below is an email Carolyn sent to family and friends yesterday. With her permission I am forwarding it to the prayer list:
“Just thought you would want to know that we saw the doc today and John's test are right about where they were previously so that's good news. We will keep our Nov. 9 appt. in Dallas and get started in the trial. If that isn't working (they should be able to tell pretty quickly), they will pull him out and put him on a new drug that is similar in nature but is just now coming out.
The Provenge is still a wait-for-inclusion-in- the-program-"thing". John is enrolled in that program but has to wait til there is an opening. But, he's not losing weight (good and bad! grin ), has good energy and all that other good stuff so he's definitely holding his own.
The Enid doc who relayed this info to us today said the same thing the Baylor doc said - that people live with these bone lesions (he has 2) and lymph nodes (a small amount) for years. It's good to have confirmation of this from 2 different docs.
So, we are much, much, much more hopeful than we were after the time we went to Oklahoma City. We have hope founded in reality and not just wishful thinking.
We know that you are praying for us and we appreciate it so much. (I, personally, need to thank you for the special care you have given me in checking on me and making sure I'm not alone. - Thank you, Sharon, especially.) You are all lovely friends and no one could do better in that department. In fact, in times like this, we know how truly family we are. We really ARE brothers and sisters in Christ. God's blessings to us are immense anyway, and now we have this wonderfully made blessing of your deep love and care for us. We love all of you.
If I have left anyone out of the email that you can think of, please send me email addies or forward this on. I tried to cover as many bases as possible, but there are some whose addies I don't have that I'd like to write to.
We will keep you updated. Blessed be, Carolyn McLemore”
IT IS A BEAUTIFUL DAY. LET US REJOICE AND BE GLAD IN IT!
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world.
As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord's Table
as God has welcomed us.
• Disciples of Christ Statement Of Identity
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Prayer for Today, Thursday, October 7
O God,
There is an emptiness within us that only you can fill. Many of us attempt to stuff that void with things, busyness, addictions, and inflated egos. Forgive us, O God. Help us to realize you are there with your wasteful and extravagant love, waiting for us to turn into your embrace. May we strip away our efforts to be whole and step into the abundance of your life affirming, life giving, life filling grace. You complete us and we give you thanks. In Jesus name we pray, AMEN.
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Please pray for the family of Hilda Layman, Her funeral is today at noon in Fairmont.
Teresa Miller, Kyle Miller’s four year old daughter is undergoing tests for seizures.
Linda Kuschel who works at Ladusau-Evans had a stroke.
Carolyn Lester, daughter of Marilyn Bass and mother of Sarah Lester, has had surgery and is undergoing radiation treatments.
John Yeager is undergoing aggressive treatment for cancer.
Joan Ingmire has been admitted to St. Mary’s hospital with pneumonia.
Please pray for Teresa, Linda, Carolyn, John, and Joan.
Watch for the Pony Express. It’s coming soon.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord's Table as God has welcomed us.
• Disciples of Christ Statement Of Identity
There is an emptiness within us that only you can fill. Many of us attempt to stuff that void with things, busyness, addictions, and inflated egos. Forgive us, O God. Help us to realize you are there with your wasteful and extravagant love, waiting for us to turn into your embrace. May we strip away our efforts to be whole and step into the abundance of your life affirming, life giving, life filling grace. You complete us and we give you thanks. In Jesus name we pray, AMEN.
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Please pray for the family of Hilda Layman, Her funeral is today at noon in Fairmont.
Teresa Miller, Kyle Miller’s four year old daughter is undergoing tests for seizures.
Linda Kuschel who works at Ladusau-Evans had a stroke.
Carolyn Lester, daughter of Marilyn Bass and mother of Sarah Lester, has had surgery and is undergoing radiation treatments.
John Yeager is undergoing aggressive treatment for cancer.
Joan Ingmire has been admitted to St. Mary’s hospital with pneumonia.
Please pray for Teresa, Linda, Carolyn, John, and Joan.
Watch for the Pony Express. It’s coming soon.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord's Table as God has welcomed us.
• Disciples of Christ Statement Of Identity
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Prayer for Today, Wednesday, October 6
O Great “I AM”,
The Bible gives us many images and names for you, some more appealing than others. Your children have longed for your embrace since the beginning of time and have interpreted your presence in a variety of ways, based on their circumstances. We are no different. Forgive us when we try to define you or limit you to our ability to understanding. May we be receptive to you, O God, and may the power of your grace flow over us. Rather than defining you, may we experience you. We open our hearts to you this day. In Jesus name we pray, AMEN.
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Please pray for the family of Jeannie Taylor who was killed in a car wreck yesterday. A number of our church members knew Jeanie.
The funeral for Hilda Layman, Sandra Justice’s mother, will be Thursday at noon at the Zion Lutheran Church in Fairmont. There will be a family visitation today at Ladusau-Evans from 5 pm – 7 pm. Please pray for Hilda’s family.
Tonight is WWNF. Come and enjoy a meal, fellowship, chapel and great classes.
The Pony Express is coming. Watch for it.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
The Bible gives us many images and names for you, some more appealing than others. Your children have longed for your embrace since the beginning of time and have interpreted your presence in a variety of ways, based on their circumstances. We are no different. Forgive us when we try to define you or limit you to our ability to understanding. May we be receptive to you, O God, and may the power of your grace flow over us. Rather than defining you, may we experience you. We open our hearts to you this day. In Jesus name we pray, AMEN.
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Please pray for the family of Jeannie Taylor who was killed in a car wreck yesterday. A number of our church members knew Jeanie.
The funeral for Hilda Layman, Sandra Justice’s mother, will be Thursday at noon at the Zion Lutheran Church in Fairmont. There will be a family visitation today at Ladusau-Evans from 5 pm – 7 pm. Please pray for Hilda’s family.
Tonight is WWNF. Come and enjoy a meal, fellowship, chapel and great classes.
The Pony Express is coming. Watch for it.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Prayer for Today, Tuesday, October 5
Dear Sweet Spirit,
We thank you for all the blessings we have received. In the midst of these blessings we are aware of the times we have not been thankful, the times when we have turned away from you and from our brothers and sisters in need. Please forgive us, Dear Lord. May we be people filled with wasteful love and courageous compassion. In Jesus name we pray. AMEN.
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Our prayers go out to the family of Hilda Layman, Sandra Justice’s mother, who died yesterday. Her funeral is tentatively scheduled for Thursday with the location to be announced later.
Barb Newton is having cataract surgery this morning at the Surgery Center. She will have surgery for her cancer on October 20th. Please pray for Barb and Fig.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord's Table as God has welcomed us.
• Disciples of Christ Statement Of Identity
We thank you for all the blessings we have received. In the midst of these blessings we are aware of the times we have not been thankful, the times when we have turned away from you and from our brothers and sisters in need. Please forgive us, Dear Lord. May we be people filled with wasteful love and courageous compassion. In Jesus name we pray. AMEN.
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Our prayers go out to the family of Hilda Layman, Sandra Justice’s mother, who died yesterday. Her funeral is tentatively scheduled for Thursday with the location to be announced later.
Barb Newton is having cataract surgery this morning at the Surgery Center. She will have surgery for her cancer on October 20th. Please pray for Barb and Fig.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord's Table as God has welcomed us.
• Disciples of Christ Statement Of Identity
Monday, October 4, 2010
Prayer for Today, Monday, October 4
O Divine Mystery,
We thank you for the church, the living Body of Christ in the world. It has survived for 2,000 years because your Spirit is there, even in the midst of its dark times. Bring the church into the future you will for it, O God. Today we thank you specifically for Central Christian Church. In these uncertain days may members be identified and equipped to lead this community of faith into the world as the hands and feet of Jesus. May we be bold. May we be courageous. May we be faithful. In Jesus name we pray, AMEN.
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Gene Carlson is improving and is now back at the Bass Pavilion. Please pray for Gene’s continued recovery.
The Constitution and Bylaws committee is meeting this evening. Pray that they are wise and forward thinking as they begin to discuss the governance of our congregation.
The is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
We thank you for the church, the living Body of Christ in the world. It has survived for 2,000 years because your Spirit is there, even in the midst of its dark times. Bring the church into the future you will for it, O God. Today we thank you specifically for Central Christian Church. In these uncertain days may members be identified and equipped to lead this community of faith into the world as the hands and feet of Jesus. May we be bold. May we be courageous. May we be faithful. In Jesus name we pray, AMEN.
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Gene Carlson is improving and is now back at the Bass Pavilion. Please pray for Gene’s continued recovery.
The Constitution and Bylaws committee is meeting this evening. Pray that they are wise and forward thinking as they begin to discuss the governance of our congregation.
The is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Prayer for Today, Sunday, October 3
O God,
On this World Communion Sunday help us to recognize and embrace our global citizenship. Jesus says in the Gospel of John that you loved the world so much you sent your only Son. May we be joined today with our Christian brothers and sisters in all the places of the globe as we share the loaf and cup of the Eucharist. And may we be and share the Good News with all those created in your image. In Jesus name, AMEN.
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Today is the Horn of Plenty Food Drive.
Bring a friend to Sunday School and Church.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
On this World Communion Sunday help us to recognize and embrace our global citizenship. Jesus says in the Gospel of John that you loved the world so much you sent your only Son. May we be joined today with our Christian brothers and sisters in all the places of the globe as we share the loaf and cup of the Eucharist. And may we be and share the Good News with all those created in your image. In Jesus name, AMEN.
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Today is the Horn of Plenty Food Drive.
Bring a friend to Sunday School and Church.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Prayer for Today, Saturday, October 2
Patient God,
Sometimes the events of life take us to unfamiliar places. Nothing looks right. We seem lost and can’t get our bearings. Help us to remember that Jesus is our polar star. As we focus on his life and ministry we become reoriented toward you. Even in dark days and stormy seas, you are there. May our trust sustain us during the upheavals of life. We thank you for the embrace of your everlasting arms. In Jesus name we pray, AMEN.
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Harry Congdon’s funeral is today at 2:00 p.m. A number of our members are helping with a funeral luncheon at 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Tomorrow is the Lord’s Day. May we gather as children of God to study, have fellowship and worship. Bring a friend with you.
Tomorrow is also the Horn of Plenty Food Drive.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
Sometimes the events of life take us to unfamiliar places. Nothing looks right. We seem lost and can’t get our bearings. Help us to remember that Jesus is our polar star. As we focus on his life and ministry we become reoriented toward you. Even in dark days and stormy seas, you are there. May our trust sustain us during the upheavals of life. We thank you for the embrace of your everlasting arms. In Jesus name we pray, AMEN.
______________________________________________
Harry Congdon’s funeral is today at 2:00 p.m. A number of our members are helping with a funeral luncheon at 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Tomorrow is the Lord’s Day. May we gather as children of God to study, have fellowship and worship. Bring a friend with you.
Tomorrow is also the Horn of Plenty Food Drive.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
Friday, October 1, 2010
Prayer for Today, Friday, October 1
Eternal God,
We come before you this morning with thanksgiving in our hearts. We are so blessed. Some in our midst are grieving, may we provide comfort and support. Some in our midst are sick, may we surround them with our care. Some in our midst are despairing, may our love encourage them. Help us to be honest and trustworthy in our relationships with others and with you. Sometimes, O God, we are the ones grieving, sick or despairing and we don’t feel blessed. Help us to know you are alongside us, regardless of life’s circumstances and regardless of how we feel about you. We give you thanks, AMEN.
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Here is an email from Denny Krick:
“John: You might include in your newsletter that Peg is healing and is home as of noon today (Thursday). Amazing what a shower and some solid food will do. Thanks.”
Please pray for Sandra Justice’s mother, Hilda Layman. She is in ICU at St. Mary’s and is in very critical condition. They had to “code” her three times.
Please continue to pray for Barb and Fig Newton as they consider the appropriate steps for treating Barb’s uterine cancer.
Harry Congdon’s funeral is tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. at the football field. Our church will be providing a meal for 125 family members at 11:30 a.m. Please pray for Harry’s family and all involved in the meal.
Don’t forget: Sunday is the Horn of Plenty Drive!
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
We come before you this morning with thanksgiving in our hearts. We are so blessed. Some in our midst are grieving, may we provide comfort and support. Some in our midst are sick, may we surround them with our care. Some in our midst are despairing, may our love encourage them. Help us to be honest and trustworthy in our relationships with others and with you. Sometimes, O God, we are the ones grieving, sick or despairing and we don’t feel blessed. Help us to know you are alongside us, regardless of life’s circumstances and regardless of how we feel about you. We give you thanks, AMEN.
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Here is an email from Denny Krick:
“John: You might include in your newsletter that Peg is healing and is home as of noon today (Thursday). Amazing what a shower and some solid food will do. Thanks.”
Please pray for Sandra Justice’s mother, Hilda Layman. She is in ICU at St. Mary’s and is in very critical condition. They had to “code” her three times.
Please continue to pray for Barb and Fig Newton as they consider the appropriate steps for treating Barb’s uterine cancer.
Harry Congdon’s funeral is tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. at the football field. Our church will be providing a meal for 125 family members at 11:30 a.m. Please pray for Harry’s family and all involved in the meal.
Don’t forget: Sunday is the Horn of Plenty Drive!
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
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