Gracious God,
Our prayers today are for Thanksgiving travelers: those going to be with relatives; those trying to get home from jobs elsewhere; college students returning to be with their families; and children travelling to be with a separated parent. We pray for those whose travel will be harried and oppressive: young families wanting or being commanded to see both sets of parents/grandparents; those who will spend countless hours on the road for only a brief visit; and those who are stuck in airports or bus stations because of missed connections or bad weather. We also pray for those who cannot be with their families this holiday: the soldier on active duty; the estranged child; the addicted person whose family ties have been severed; the brother, sister, parent or child who has broken family connections because of arguments, disagreements or abusive relationships; the orphan; and, those who have no family.
You are our God. Please be with us this Thanksgiving holiday in palpable ways. Watch over us, O Lord, and please watch over those who seek to gather with their families and also for those who are isolated and alone. In Jesus’ name we pray. AMEN.
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Please pray for Birdene Schoonover. Her time is near.
Randy Conrady is in Bass Hospital with pleurisy. He is in a lot of pain. Please pray for Randy.
Don Angle’s heart cath was successful. He has a couple of blockages, but not severe enough to warrant a stint. Please life Don up in your prayers.
Please continue to pray for Goldia Rasmussen. She is out of ICU and on the fourth floor at St. Mary’s.
Ron Maphet is doing better, but he will remain in St. Mary’s a few more days.
Sunday is the beginning of Advent. What a wonderful time of year.
I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. REMEMBER the church office will be closed Thursday and Friday.
The scripture for today is Philippians 4:2-7:
I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. Yes, and I ask you also, my loyal companion, help these women, for they have struggled beside me in the work of the gospel, together with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life. Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
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