Prayer for Today, Wednesday, February 29

O Divine Presence,

You are the heartbeat of the universe, yet you are as near to us as our next breath. Please forgive us, Loving God, then we reduce You to our limited understanding. Please forgive us, Holy One, when we see You only as a friend. Your transcendence is beyond our ability to imagine. We humble ourselves before You, in awe of Your Majesty, giving thanks for your eternal love. In Jesus’ name we pray. AMEN.

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Sandy Harris and Karen Stockwell are still patients at St. Mary's hospital. Jim Goodrich is still a patient at the Bass Pavilion. Please pray for Sandy, Karen, and Jim.

Carolyn and I returned from Dallas yesterday evening. Tests showed that, unfortunately, I was on the placebo. The doctor is moving me to a new trial drug which will require a few more trips in the next few weeks. I feel fine him. This is a step-by-step process. Of course your prayers are appreciated.

Tomorrow at 7 AM we will have our second Lenten Prayer Breakfast. Roy Smith will be our speaker.

To hear today's Lenten Devotion click here: Lenten_Devotion_DAY_EIGHT

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

7:30 AM to 6:30 PM Small Prayer Chapel open for private prayers

9 AM                           TOPS group meets in the multipurpose room

10 AM                         Inactive Members Task Group meets in the conference room

5:15 PM                       WWNF meal - chicken and rice

6 PM                           WWNF Chapel

6:30 PM                      WWNF activities

7:30 PM                      Adult Handbell Choir rehearsal

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Isaiah_41:17-20

Grace and peace,

John McLemore

Prayer for Today, Tuesday, February 28

O Lord our Lord,

 

We continue through Lent, seeking to be penitent. We confess we take so many of our blessings for granted. Forgive us we pray. May we be thankful for the everyday experiences of Your grace. May we be mindful of all those small events that give us joy. Even as we reflect on the suffering of the cross, may we be open to Your unending love expressed there and through all eternity. It is in Jesus' name we pray. AMEN.

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Please continue to pray for our sick, hurting and grieving members and friends. May God's peace abound.

 

I am writing this email from the waiting room at the Sammons Cancer Center at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas. I am taking more tests, doing more lab work and then getting another round of the drugs.

 

If you want to listen to today's Lenten Devotion click here: Lenten_Devotion‑DAY_SEVEN

 

 

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

 

7:30 A.M. – 6:30 P.M.           Small Prayer Chapel is open for private prayers

10:00 A.M.                  Lifelong Learning in the multipurpose room

Noon                           Noon Bible Study in the Library

2:00 P.M.                    Tai Chi Class

3:15 P.M.                     Worship at Greenbrier

5:00 P.M.                    Emmaus Reunion Group – Women meet in the Library

7:00 P.M.                    Quilt Central in the Quilt Central room

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

 

Isaiah_40:18-31

 

Grace and peace,

 

John McLemore  

 

Prayer for Today, Monday, February 27

Most Loving God,

We bow before you this day, surrendering our all to You. It is difficult, Lord, for us to be submissive, even to You. Please forgive our individual, "I can do it myself" posture. During this season of Lent may we confess our lack of trust, our false self-reliance, and our lack of humility. Please empower us, Loving God, with the strength and courage to be humble. In Jesus’ name we pray. AMEN

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Please pray for are hospitalized: Sandy Harris, Karen Stockwell, and Jim Goodrich.

Janet Lohmeyer is asking for continued prayers for her father, Bill Edwards.

Please continue to pray for the Butler's two-month-old great granddaughter.

Carolyn and I travel to Dallas this morning and will return tomorrow evening. Please pray for safe travels and a good report from the doctor.

To hear the Lenten Devotion for today, click here: Lenten_Devotion_DAY_SIX

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

7:30 AM – 6:30 PM   Small Prayer Chapel for private prayers

8:30 AM                     Staff Meeting in the conference room

Noon                           Noon Prayer Service in the chapel

5:30 PM                      Girl Scout Troop in the multipurpose room

7 PM                           Boy Scout Troup 2 in the Boy Scout room

                                    FAITH LEADER CLASS does not meet today

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Isaiah_40:1-11

Grace and peace,

John McLemore

Prayer for Today, Sunday, February 26

Almighty God,

On this first Sunday of Lent, as in all the Sundays of Lent, we celebrate Resurrection. May our witness be born out of experience, not out of intellectual assent. We open our hearts to you, Loving Lord, and we are filled. Your grace overwhelms us, even as we are unworthy. You reach out to us, even as we turn away. You forgive us, even as we continue to sin. The spirit of Christ lives with us. Indeed, our witness is born out of experience and we give You thanks. AMEN.

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Trevor Maxwell had facial surgery this week to repair injuries that were the result of an accident playing soccer. He is doing well. Please offer prayers for Trevor's continued recovery.

Our thoughts go out to those families and friends in Enid who were impacted by suicide this last week. May God's grace and comforting presence abound.

Please continue to pray for Sandy Harris, Karen Stockwell, Peggy Overstreet, Jim Goodrich, Liz Beaty, Rick Kiovsky, Randy Conrady, as well as those other members and friends of our church family who are ill or struggling.

Today is Youth Sunday. They will lead us in worship during a combined 10:15 AM service in the sanctuary.

There is an Elders’ Meeting today at 5 PM in the parlor.

For today's Lenten Devotion click here: Lenten_Devotion_DAY_FIVE

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

7:30 AM - 6:30 PM    Small Prayer Chapel open for private prayers

8 AM                           Chapel Service in the Chapel

9 AM                           Sunday School for all ages

9 AM                           Disciples 101 Class in the multipurpose room

10:15 AM                     Youth Sunday Worship in the sanctuary

                                    (no afternoon youth meetings today)

5 PM                           Elders’ Meeting in the parlor

6 PM                           "Does God Exist?" In the fellowship hall

                                    Discussion following

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY & PSALM FOR THE WEEK

Isaiah_35:1-10

Psalm_22

Grace and peace,

John McLemore

Prayer for Today, Saturday, February 25

Eternal God,

Why, O Lord, are we so contentious? Some days it seems as though we have devolved to a place where the manner of human discourse is reduced to 15 second sound bites and talking heads hotly debating various issues without a sense of decorum, stepping on each other's words. We easily divide everyone into the "we" and "them" categories. We only see life in black-and-white terms. Please forgive us, Generous God. As Christians, may we seek common ground. May we focus on those things that draw us together, not pull us apart. Help us, O Lord, to wipe out the lines of dirt and assume a posture of open arms. Thank you for reaching across the great chasm that separated humanity from you. Thank you for the gift of Jesus Christ, who shows us your love and shows us how to live with each other. It is in His name that we pray. AMEN.

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Please continue to pray for our hospitalized, our homebound, and those we know who are battling disease.

Tomorrow is Youth Sunday. There will be an 8 AM Chapel service, but the two 10:15 AM services will be together in the sanctuary to be led in worship by our youth. Please support them with your attendance. We have OUTSTANDING young people of our church. The witness of your presence will be profound.

There is an Elders meeting tomorrow at 5 PM in the parlor. All Elders are encouraged to attend. It will last less than an hour so those who want to attend the "Does God Exist?" Class or go home to watch the Oscars will have plenty of time to do so.

You can listen to today's Lenten devotion by clicking on the following link: Lenten_Devotion_DAY-FOUR

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

7:30 AM – 5:30 PM   Small Prayer Chapel open for private prayers

9 AM – 4 PM             Emmaus Team Leadership Meeting

5:30 PM                      Saturday Service of Communion in the Chapel

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Mark_10:17-31

Grace and peace,

John McLemore       

Prayer for Today, Friday, February 24

Holy God,

Last Wednesday ashes were put on our foreheads as a reminder of our mortality and our need for repentance. Now we are fully into the season of Lent. We know, O God, that our lives are incomplete without You, yet so often, we turn away. During these 40 days, may we seek forgiveness and strive to realign ourselves with You. You are always there, Loving God. As we repent You wipe our sins from your memory. We lack the capacity to deserve your grace, yet it is bestowed upon us and we give You thanks. In Jesus’ name we pray. AMEN.

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Please continue to pray for Sandy Harris, Karen Stockwell, Peggy Overstreet, Jim Goodrich, Vera French, Twyla Provost, and Randy Conrady.

Peg Krick’s brother, Rick Kiovsky, is having surgery for prostate cancer. Please keep Rick in your prayers.

If you want to listen to the Lenten Devotion for today, click here: Lenten_Devotion_Day_Three

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

7:30 AM – 6:30 PM   Small Prayer Chapel is open for private prayers

7 PM                           Family Movie Night "Dolphin Tale" in the Central Cinema room

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Mark_10:13-16

Grace and peace,

John McLemore

Prayer for Today, Thursday, February 23

Responsive God,

Please move us out of our complacency. We stand before you stripped of all pretenses, O Lord. We feel vulnerable, yet today we him give ourselves to You. Mold us with Your gentle, yet firm touch, we pray. May we take our 2012 Lenten journey seriously, allowing it to be a time of confession, reflection, and spiritual growth. Please help us take up our crosses and follow Jesus to Jerusalem. It is in His name we pray. AMEN.

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We enjoyed our first Thursday Morning Lenten Prayer Breakfast today. Mary Johnson shared her journey of faith and touched our hearts. Plan to join us next Thursday when Roy Smith shares a part of his story.

Please pray for Marjorie Butler's two-month-old great-granddaughter who is having heart surgery.

Janet Lohmeyer has asked for prayers for her father, Bill Edwards, who is facing serious health issues.

Susan Hornberger, our Kids Central director, has asked for prayers for her mother-in-law, Joan Bohannan.

To hear today's Lenten devotion click here: Today’s_Lenten_Devotion_DAY_TWO

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

7 AM                           Lenten Prayer Breakfast in the fellowship hall

7:30 AM – 6:30 PM   Small Prayer Chapel open for private prayers

10 AM                         Lifelong Learning in the multipurpose room

10:30 AM                    Disciples Senior Minister group meets in the parlor

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Mark_10:1-12

Grace and peace,

John McLemore

Prayer for Today, Wednesday, February 22

Generous God,

Today is Ash Wednesday, the day we began our Lenten journey. We stand before you, O God, in our sinfulness. Help us, we pray, to use these 40 days to rearrange our priorities and values. Many times we walk over our blessings, taking them for granted. We attempt to place you in a corner of our lives. We recite the words of faith: love, peace, reconciliation, and compassion, get the actions these words represent are often absent. May we use this season of lent to get right with You. In Jesus’ name we pray. AMEN.

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Karen Stockwell is in St. Mary's hospital. Ken Slack was in Bass hospital. Jim Goodrich is at the Bass Pavilion. Please pray for Karen, Ken, and Jim.

Karen Moore was back at work yesterday, but she is still feeling the effects of walking pneumonia. Please pray for Karen Moore.

Vera French will have a PET scan next week. Also, she did not break her collar bone when she fell last week. She broke her upper arm. Please pray for Vera.

Twyla Provost is still in a lot of pain resulting from her cracked ribs and a broken arm. Please pray for Twyla.

Of course, we want to keep Randy Conrady in our prayers.

Be sure to pick up your Lenten Devotional Booklet at the Welcome Center. If you want to listen to today’s devotion, click on the following tab.  Lenten_Devotion_Day_One

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

9 AM              TOPS will meet in the multipurpose room

1 PM               Emmaus Reunion Group-men will meet in room 109

5:15 PM          WWNF begins. Today's meal will be grilled cheese sandwiches and chicken noodle soup.

6 PM               ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE in the Chapel

6:40 PM         Regular WWNF activities continue

7:30 PM         Chancel Bell Choir rehearses in the Bell Choir room

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Mark_9:42-50

Grace and peace,

John McLemore

Prayer for Today, Tuesday, February 21

Loving and Gracious God,

Today is Fat Tuesday, the day before Lent begins. While we in the Protestant church don't give much credence to the revelry before the time of penance, there are places where Carnaval and Mardi Gras are big celebrations. May our lives, O Lord, be ones of moderation, even as we celebrate. We have a great responsibility as Your witnesses in the world. We rejoice because of Your love and grace, family and friends, and a wonderful community of faith. As we prepare our hearts to enter the Lenten journey from Ash Wednesday to Easter, may we do so with intention, discipline, and openness to the guidance of Your Spirit. This is our prayer in Jesus name. AMEN.

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Jim Goodrich has been moved to the Bass Pavilion room 4220. It was reported to us, yesterday, that he has a staph infection in his lungs.

Bertie Krausse broke her foot.

Karen Moore is confined to her home with walking pneumonia.

Ken Slack is still in Bass Hospital.

Please lift up all of these members and friends in your prayers.

Valerie Driscoll, our pastoral nurse, will be at the church today. If you want a blood pressure check or preliminary medical council, then come to the church office.

There are Lenten Devotional booklets available at the Welcome Center.

We will have an Ash Wednesday service tomorrow evening at 6 PM in the chapel. Our first Thursday morning Lenten prayer breakfast will be at 7 AM in the Fellowship Hall. Mary Johnson will be the speaker. The small prayer Chapel by the offices will be open every day during Lent. Feel free to drop by for private prayers and devotions anytime between 7:30 AM until 6:30 PM Sunday through Friday and 9 AM to 5:30 PM on Saturdays

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

8 AM              Single Women's Breakfast at the Ramada Inn

10 AM                        Lifelong Learning in the multipurpose room

Noon              Noon Bible Study in the library

5 PM               Emmaus Reunion Group-women in the library

6 PM               Beta Sigma Phi in room 109

6 PM               Mission Trip Meeting in the multipurpose room

7 PM               World Outreach Committee meeting in the multipurpose room

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Mark_9:30-41

Grace and peace,

John McLemore

Prayer for Today, Monday, February 20

O Gracious God,

A new week lies before us and, with it, many opportunities for witness and service. Fill us, we pray, with compassionate hearts and empower us with willing hands. Help us to realize, Loving God, that faith can never be static, it must be dynamic and flowing. Faith leads us into a relationship with You, but always calls us to reach out to others. May our spiritual disciplines of prayer, study, and worship, always include the discipline of service to others. We thank you, O God, for the gift of Jesus Christ. May we be His faithful followers. AMEN.

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Deloras Oringderff is having additional back surgery today. Please pray for Deloras.

Tywla Provost was very sick yesterday morning and went to the emergency room. Her heart is okay. The problem was related to her broken bones and pain. Please pray for Twyla.

Ken Slack and Jim Goodrich are hospitalized at Bass Hospital. Please lift them up in your prayers.

I just received word that Lynn Bartel’s mother died early last week. Please pray for the Bartel family.

The season of Lent begins Wednesday. We will have an Ash Wednesday service at 6 PM in the chapel. On Thursday, and every Thursday in Lent, we will have a Lenten Prayer Breakfast in the Fellowship Hall at 7 AM. Each week a different member of our church will share part of their faith journey. Mary Johnson will speak this Thursday.

There are Lenten devotional booklets and calendars of Lenten activities available at the Welcome Center.

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

10 AM                        Staff Meeting in the conference room

Noon              Noon Prayer Service in the chapel

5:30 PM         Girl Scout Troup in the multipurpose room

6 PM               Quilters’ Guild meets in the Fellowship Hall

6:30 PM         Faith Leaders Class meets in room 109

7 PM               Boy Scout Troup 2 meets in the Boy Scout room

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Mark_9:14-29

Grace and peace,

John McLemore

Prayer for Today, Sunday, February 19

God of Grace,

On this Lord’s Day we bring our prayers to you, thanking you for your love and forgiveness. We pray that we may experience the hope, today, that comes only from You. As we gather to bring our worship to You, we ask that your presence be palpable. As we gather for study, we ask that Your Holy Spirit guide us. As we gather for fellowship, we ask that the power of Your love consume us. May our actions honor You today. AMEN.

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Ken Slack was admitted to Bass Hospital. Jim Goodrich is still a patient there. Please pray for Ken and Jim.

The Bloodmobile will be in our southeast parking lot from 9 AM until 1 PM today. Please consider donating blood.

There will be a Kids Central fellowship luncheon today at 11:30 AM to celebrate Kids Central. Following the meal the Kids Central classrooms will be open for an open house. Please join us for the meal and the open house.

Lent begins this Wednesday (Ash Wednesday). There are Lenten Devotional Books and Lenten Calendars at the Welcome Center.

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

8 AM              Chapel Service in the chapel

9 AM              Blood drive begins

9 AM              Sunday School for all ages

9 AM              Disciples 101 class in the multipurpose room

10:15 AM       Traditional Worship in the sanctuary

10:15 AM       R&R Service in the chapel

11:30 AM       Fellowship Luncheon in the Fellowship Hall

3:30 PM         Chi Rho Fellowship in the youth room

5:30 PM         Youth Snack Supper

5:30 PM         CYF in the youth room

6 PM               "Does God Exist?" In the Fellowship Hall

7 PM               Discussion

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY & PSALM FOR THE WEEK

Mark_9:1-13

Psalm_6

Grace and peace,

John McLemore

Prayer for Today, Saturday, February 19

Holy Presence,

We pray, O God, for understanding, because we live in such a complicated world. Every day we see glimmers of hope, yet every day we also see pain, grief, anger, and frustration. Our prayer is always that good may prevail in our lives and the lives of those around us. Sometimes, however, we are overwhelmed by the negativity. We often wonder why people can't get along, why they can't see the good in life, why they can’t be tolerant of differences, and why they can't be accepting. Please help us examine our own hearts, Loving Lord, so that we might be caring and hopeful, providing a positive influence for others in such a complicated world. This we pray in Jesus’ name. AMEN

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Randy Conrady was dismissed from Bass Hospital, yesterday, and is now back at Greenbriar. He continues to need our prayers.

Jim Goodrich is still at Bass Hospital. Please pray for Jim.

Tomorrow I'm beginning another Disciples 101 class at 9 AM in the multipurpose room. This class is for new members, prospective members, seekers, and anyone who might be interested. This is a two Sunday class.

Tomorrow there is a fellowship luncheon at 11:30 AM celebrating Kids Central. We are bringing potluck salads and desserts. Those with last names beginning with A-L are invited to bring salads. Those with last names beginning with M-Z provided to bring desserts. Join us for a time of good food and fellowship.

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

5:30 PM         Saturday Service of Communion in the chapel

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Isaiah_32:11-20

Grace and peace,

John McLemore

Prayer for Today, Friday, February 17

Comforting God,

We are aware, O Lord, of the heartbeat of faith with its "come" and "go" rhythm. You draw us unto Yourself to bring us peace, hope, and joy. Then you send us forth as your agents in the world. We are drawn into the living Body of Christ, the church, to be nurtured and loved. Then we are sent forth to share the Good News of the gospel. Your heart calls us to worship You with our confessions, our praise, and our thanksgiving. Then we are sent into an indifferent world, witnessing, inviting, and seeking to share our experience of worship with others. Please sustain us with Your Spirit, empower us with Your love, and redeem us with Your grace. This is our prayer in Jesus’ name. AMEN

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Please continue to pray for Jim Goodrich and Randy Conrady.

Twyla Provost fell in her apartment last Sunday and broke her arm and some ribs. Please pray for her as she recovers.

Vera French fell yesterday evening and broke her collar bone. Please pray for Vera.

I am teaching another Disciples 101 class, this Sunday and next, in the multipurpose room at 9 AM. The class is for prospective members, new members, seekers, and any interested person. All are welcome.

Kids Central is providing a luncheon for the church this Sunday at 11:30 AM. All are invited. The meat and drinks are provided. Families with the last name A-L should bring a salad and families with the last name M-Z should bring a dessert to share. We will have the opportunity to hear about the new Kids Central summer program. There will also be an Open House immediately after the luncheon.

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

There are no special activities at the church today.

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Isaiah_32:1-8

Grace and peace,

John McLemore

Prayer for Today, Thursday, February 16

God Who Brings Clarity,

There are times in life, Dear Lord, when we are overwhelmed by confusion and darkness. The actions of family and friends trouble us. We see strife, sometimes even in the church, and we are distressed. We pray for clarity so that we may be able to respond to the confusion and darkness with compassion, sensitivity, and strong Christian convictions. May your love bring light to dark places. May those who are struggling regain their hope and find peace. May we assist and encourage them. We pray for strength, in all circumstances, through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.

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We thought Jim Goodrich had been dismissed from the hospital. Unfortunately, we were looking in the wrong place. Jim is a patient at Bass. Please continue to pray for Jim and Peggy.

Randy Conrady will go back to the nursing home, either today or tomorrow. He needs our prayers.

Gregg and Lindsay Garrett are the proud parents of a boy, GRANT BRADLEY GARRETT, who arrived Friday, 2-3-12, at 1:49 p.m.; Grant weighed 7 lbs. 13 oz., and was 20 ¾ inches long.  He has blonde hair and blue eyes, and looks like his proud daddy. Sherry Garrett is the proud grandmother. You may remember Greg and Lindsay were two of the adults we baptized before Christmas.

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

10 AM                        Lifelong Learning in the multipurpose room

2 PM               Worship Service at the Commons

4 PM               Cancer Support Group in the library

6:30 PM         Evangelism Committee meets in the conference room

6:30 PM         Decorating Committee meets in the parlor

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Isaiah_30:19-26

Grace and peace,

John McLemore

Prayer for Today, Wednesday, February 15

Generous God,

We love because You first loved us, and we give You thanks. Your love sustains us. Our ability to love others brings a depth and beauty to our relationships that is unparalleled. Life without love is empty and meaningless. Please forgive us when we take Your love, and the love of others, for granted. The miracle of love provides its own blessings. May we continue to be blessed as we reach out to others. In Jesus’ name we pray. AMEN.

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Jim Goodrich is hospitalized at St. Mary's. Please pray for Jim and Peggy.

Liz Beaty had surgery yesterday morning at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City. She is recovering at her father's home in Moore. Now she and Kent are awaiting the pathology results. Please continue to pray for Liz.

The Cabinet will meet this evening at 7:30 PM in room 109. Part of our time will be used as a "listening conference" where we will record statements and questions prompted by the Worship Committee’s Revive & Renew document presented at the last board meeting. This will be the first of many opportunities for church leaders and members to reflect and respond to the document.

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

9 AM              TOPS in the multipurpose room

10 AM                        Inactive Members Committee in the conference room

Noon              Single Men's Luncheon in the Fellowship Hall

1 PM               Emmaus Reunion Group-men in room 109

5:15 PM          WWNF activities begin

7:30 PM         Cabinet Meeting in room 109

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Isaiah_29:13-24

Grace and peace,

John McLemore

Prayer for Today, Tuesday, February 14

O God.

So many of us, O Lord, live life as if it were in a black and white movie. The beam of your grace goes through the prism that is Jesus and is refracted into all the colors of the rainbow. As we accept him into our hearts, Loving God, may we experience variety and brilliance in our new wide screen, Technicolor  lives of faith. Paint us, Divine Creator, with your pallet so that our lives might reflect Your love. This we pray in Jesus’ name. AMEN

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Kent Beaty called me yesterday afternoon to say that the first reports on Liz’s recurring cancer were too optimistic. She is having surgery this morning at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City to remove the cancerous lymph glands under her arm. But there are smaller ones in her neck that cannot be operated on. It will take a week to receive the pathology report after which she will undergo radiation and chemotherapy. She did not receive an encouraging prognosis. Please offer special prayers for Liz and Kent.

The Pastor’s Cabinet meets tomorrow evening at 7:30 PM in the parlor. All board officers, committee chairs, and fellowship group leaders are encouraged to attend.

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

All Day           School Elections in the Fellowship Hall

10 AM                        Lifelong Learning in the multipurpose room

Noon              Noon Bible Study the library

3:15 PM          Service of Worship at Greenbrier

5 PM               Emmaus Reunion Group-Women in the library

6:30 PM         CWF Agape Group at a private residence

7 PM               Quilt Central in the Quilt Central room

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Isaiah_29:13-24

Grace and peace,

John McLemore

Prayer for Today, Monday, February 13

God of All Creation,

The fresh snow has given us a reason to stay inside and allow our students and school teachers to sleep late. It brings a brightness and freshness to your creation, and we give You thanks. It also brings to our thoughts those who have inadequate shelter and inadequate clothing. May our eyes be opened this day, Dear God, to the needs of others around us. Fortunately, for many, the snow and cold will not last long, but the needs persist. May we be blessed as we share. It is in Jesus’ name we pray. AMEN

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The Youth Chili Cook-off and Desert Auction, held yesterday evening, was a great success. The total dollars raised will be announced in the Church Visitor. Congratulations to Ken Frech for providing the winning chili.

Since the Enid Public Schools are closed today, so is Kids Central.

The church offices will be open.

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

10 AM            Staff Meeting in the conference room

Noon              Noon Prayer Service in the chapel

5:30 PM        Girl Scout Troop in the multipurpose room

6 PM              Adult Bible Study Class Party at Chen Garden in the mall

6:30 PM        Faith Leadership Class in room 109

7 PM              Boy Scout Troop 2 in the Boy Scout Room

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Isaiah_28:23-29

Grace and peace,

John McLemore