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