Prayer for Today, Tuesday, April 30

Dear God,

 

Today we thank you for those family members and friends that hold a special place in our hearts. These are the people who sustain us in intimate and unique ways. We are blessed by their love and support and we give You thanks that they are in our lives. In Jesus’ name. AMEN.

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Fig Newton’s surgery was a success. He is in room 204 at St. Mary’s and will be there for five days. Please continue to pray for Fig.

 

Jane Adams will have surgery tomorrow. Please keep Jane in your prayers.

 

Sally Keeler has been moved to the Bass Pavilion. Please continue to pray for Sally.

 

Betty Unruh was taken to St. Mary’s on Sunday by ambulance because she couldn’t walk. They are running tests. She is in room 223. Please keep Betty in your prayers.

 

Tri-State starts tomorrow. Please pray for all the musicians. May it be a positive experience for them.

 

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

 

9:00    TOPS

Noon   Noon Bible Study

5:15     Emmaus Reunion Group – women

5:15     Golf League at Golden Oaks

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

 

Luke_12:49-53

 

Grace and peace,

 

John McLemore

Prayer for Today, Monday, April 29

God of Grace,

 

Each morning beings a freshness to life. Everything seems new as the sun gently rises over the horizon. The darkness of the night is gone and every day comes as a gift. Helps us, O Lord, embrace the beauty, hope, and possibilities that today brings. This is our prayer in Jesus’ name. AMEN.

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Fig Newton is having back surgery this morning at St. Mary’s. Please pray for Fig.

 

Jane Adams will be having surgery on Wednesday. Please pray for Jane.

 

I received the following email from Jana Davis: “John, Jimmy's older sister, Linda Petersin-Reynolds, has been diagnosed with breast cancer and will have surgery within the next week or two.  All prayers would be appreciated. Thanks, Jana”

 

Please pray for Linda.

 

The Tri State Music Festival is Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. There will be lots of activity around the church.

 

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

 

9:30    Staff Meeting

Noon   Noon Prayer Service

7:00    Boy Scouts Troup 2

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

 

Luke_12:41-48

 

Grace and peace,

 

John McLemore

Prayer for Today, Sunday, April 28

Loving God,

 

Here we are, coming to You in prayer in the midst of our foibles and crusty nature. Sometimes we can be stiff necked. Sometimes we can be hard hearted, yet Your love abounds. So often we build barriers to separate us from those who are “different”. Many times we harden ourselves to avoid being hurt. May the power of Your grace and the mystery of Your Presence melt away the walls. Come to us, we pray, and make our lives whole and loving. This is our prayer in Jesus’ name. AMEN.

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Fig Newton will have back surgery tomorrow. Please pray for Fig.

 

Bill Maxwell (the attorney) is recovering from rotator cuff surgery. Please pray for Bill.

 

Melanie Novak and Justin Secrest were married in the sanctuary yesterday. Please pray for their union and their life together.

 

Today is “Bring a Friend” Sunday with a covered dish luncheon at 11:30. Plan to join us in all of today’s festivities.

 

Grace and peace,

 

John McLemore

Prayer for Today, Friday, April 26

Gracious God,

 

Help us to realize the impact of our words and deeds on others. When we are encouraging and positive, our words carry amazing power. Unfortunately, there is amazing power when the opposite is true as well. Please forgive us, Loving God, particularly when our words, phrases, or lectures cause others to lose interest in the church, question their participation, or leave entirely. May the words or our mouths and the meditations of our hearts be acceptable to You, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. In Jesus’ name. AMEN.

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Sally Keeler is still in Bass hospital. She is improving, but the doctor is not saying when she can go home.

 

Fig Newton will have back surgery on Monday.

 

Melanie Novak and Justin Secrest will be married tomorrow at 5:00 p.m.

 

Sunday is Bring a Friend Sunday. Plan to stay for the fellowship luncheon, whether you have brought a friend or not. There will be good fellowship,  entertainment and a very brief program.

 

I finished my 11^th radiation treatment this morning. I am almost half way through.

 

Jay Russell is having continued health issues.

 

Roy Smith’s brother, John, is struggling with two types of cancer.

 

Our church kids, in fact all the youth, did an amazing job in the High School play “The Wiz”. It is a must see.

 

Please pray for all our concerns and our joys.

 

Grace and peace,

 

John McLemore

Prayer for Today, Thursday, April 25

Loving God,

 

Each day is a gift. May we appreciate today with all its opportunities. It is easy to take the hours for granted. Forgive us, O Lord, when we squander such a resource. Use us, Dear God, as we use the gift that is today. In Jesus’ name we pray. AMEN.

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Please pray for Marion Taber and Sally Keeler as they continue treatment in the hospital.

 

Please pray for Fig Newton as he awaits news about surgery.

 

Good News: the Huddleston baby has been dismissed from the hospital in OKC.

 

Lana Ellis writes, “John, I have friends that need prayer for their children. The mother and father are young and haven't  had  a Christian Life. I pray they will find God during this difficult time. Their unborn child has no fluid around its lungs or kidneys and is not developing. The mother will deliver in May and the  doctor wants her to carry till term. The whole family is in crisis.”

 

Please pray for this family.

 

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

 

11:00   Bible Study in the Conference Room

6:00    Emmaus Gathering

6:30    CWF-Dorcas group in the multi-purpose room.

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

 

Hebrews_11:23-40

 

Grace and peace,

 

John McLemore

 

 

Prayer for Today, Wednesday, April 24

Holy God,

 

There are times when we are passionate about our faith in You. There are other times when we become so absorbed in the routine of church that our passion is absent. We know we can’t live all of our lives on the mountain top, O God, but we pray that You will fan the faint spark within us so that it might burst into flame and our faith will be real, transforming, and contagious. This is our prayer in Jesus’ name. AMEN.

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Please continue to pray for Sally Keeler who is hospitalize at Bass.

 

Fig Newton is having increasing problems with back pain. He will have surgery this Friday or next Monday. Please keep Fig in your prayers.

 

Gene Heitfeld has added the R & R band music from Sunday to the website www.centralenid.org. Click on the music section on the left side of the page and then on the “videos” at the top. “Thank You” to Gene for his recording the services and adding to the website.

 

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

 

9:00    TOPS Meeting

1:00     Emmaus Reunion Group – men

4:00    CWF Meeting in the Conference Room

5:15     World Outreach Committee in the library

5:15     WWNF activities begin

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

 

Hebrews_11:4-22

 

Grace and peace,

 

John McLemore

Prayer for Today, Tuesday, April 23

Gracious God,

 

We long for You. Sometimes You seem so distant, particularly when life is difficult and the cares and woes of the world bear down on us. Yet, we still seek Your presence with us. Today we surrender ourselves to Your embrace. May Your love be made known to us in a palpable way. In Jesus’ name we pray. AMEN.

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Don Provost has been released from the hospital. Please pray for Don as he recovers at home.

 

Sally Keeler has been readmitted to St. Mary’s Hospital. Please lift up Sally in your prayers.

 

Sunday is “Bring A Friend” Sunday. Please ask a bring a friend with you on April 28.

 

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

 

Noon   Noon  Bible Study

3:15     Greenbrier Service

5:15     Emmaus Reunion Group – women

6:00    St. Mary’s Volunteer Banquet

6:00    Technology Group meeting

7:00    Quilt Central

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

 

Hebrews_11:1-3

 

Grace and peace,

 

John McLemore

Prayer for Today, Monday, April 22

Loving God,

 

We know that our actions often bring tears to Your eyes. We are self-centered, self-serving, and seek our own ways without regard to others. Please forgive us. May You spirit of reconciliation and peace prevail as we open our hearts to You. Bless us, Loving God. May our efforts always be for the common good. This is our prayer in Jesus’ name. AMEN.

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Please continue to pray for Roy Smith’s brother, John.

 

Please also continue to pray for Lana Ellis two brothers.

 

Next Sunday is “Bring A Friend” Sunday. Please be inviting people now to join you Sunday School, your worship of choice, and the luncheon at 11:30.

 

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

 

9:30    Staff Meeting

Noon   Noon Prayer Service

7:00    Boy Scouts

 

Scripture for Today

 

Hebrews_10:26-39

 

Grace and peace,

 

John McLemore

 

Prayer for Today, Sunday April 21

God of Grace and God of Glory,

 

Pour out Your Sprit on Your people we pray. Help us to appreciate the great tradition of the Christian faith and help us, also, to live lives worthy of that title. There are those, young and old, who are watching us, attempting to see how a Christian acts outside church. May our witness be faithful and true. This is our prayer in Jesus’ name. AMEN.

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Don Provost is still hospitalized at St. Mary’s. Please pray for Don.

 

We will have a huge, combined service at 10:15 a.m. this morning with 90 guests. May God’s spirit abound.

 

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

 

8:00    Chapel Service

9:00    Sunday School for all ages

10:15    Combined service in the sanctuary.

3:30     Chi Rho youth

3:30     Junior Youth Fellowship

5:00    CYF

5:00    Elder’s meeting in the Parlor

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY & PSALM FOR THE WEEK

 

Hebrews_10:19-25

 

Psalm_62

 

Grace and peace,

 

John McLemore

 

 

Prayer for Today, Saturday, April 20

Most Holy God

 

Today the birds are chirping and the trees are budding. We are reminded of the beauty that is all about us. We give You thanks for the wonder of nature. May we be open to all that is around us. Today we will pause from time to time to see, appreciate, and give thanks. In Jesus’ name we pray. AMEN.

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Don Provost was admitted to St. Mary’s hospital yesterday. He will likely be there for a couple of days. Please pray for Don.

 

Luke Anton reports that his father is gaining strength after his kidney transplant. The next six weeks are very important in his recovery. Please continued to pray for Luke’s father.

 

We are thankful that the terror in Boston is over. Our thoughts and prayers continue to go out to all those impacted by the events of these last few days.

 

Please continue to pray for those victims and their families in West, Texas.

 

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

 

All day -          Qahal weekend retreat for Disciples junior high youth meeting here in Enid.

 

There is a wedding in the chapel this afternoon.

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

 

Luke_12:16-21

 

Grace and peace,

 

John McLemore

 

 

Prayer for Today, Friday, April 19

God of All Time,

 

Today we remember the tragedy of Oklahoma City and the tragedy of Boston. We don’t understand such evil acts, particularly when people perish. Help us to realize, O Lord, that You were present in the rubble of the Murrah building and You were present on the streets of Boston. You grieve, as we do, when Your children commit such acts of terror. May Your spirit of peace bring hope to all who grieve. In Jesus’ name we pray. AMEN.

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Lana Ellis reports her oldest brother is back in the hospital. Please pray for him.

 

Please continue to pray for victims in Boston and in West, Texas.

 

A number of Disciple youth will descend on Enid this evening to participate in Qahal, a weekend retreat for those in the 6^th through 8^th grades. Please pray for a wonderful, spirit filled weekend for the participants.

 

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

 

Preparations for a wedding rehearsal

Preparations for Qahal retreat.

5:30     Genesis class making sandwiches for the youth retreat.

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

 

Luke_12:16-21

 

Grace and peace,

 

John McLemore  

Prayer for Today, Thursday, April 18

Divine Presence,

 

Natural and human disasters are a part of our experience, yet we are never fully prepared to deal with them. Our prayers go out for the people in West, Texas; for the people in Boston; and for the untold numbers of people who have faced tragedy in their lives. In the midst of devastation, may the victims feel Your presence and know Your love. Work through us, Loving God, so that healing might occur. May our lives bless those in need. This is our prayer in Jesus’ name. AMEN.

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Please pray for Luke Anton’s father. He is having a kidney transplant today in Kansas City. Luke is there with him.

 

Please continue to pray for the Huddleston baby at Children’s Hospital in OKC.

 

Mac Allison’s sister is having major health issues. Please pray for her.

 

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

 

9:00    Failing Retirement Group in the

           Fellowship Hall

2:00    Service of worship at the Commons

4:00    Cancer Support Group in the library

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

 

Luke_12:13-15

 

Grace and peace,

 

John McLemore

Prayer for Today, Wednesday, April 17

Loving God,

 

Draw us, O God, into the depths of love, grace and faith. It is so easy to accept pat answers to life’s circumstances. May we realize that we are created as thinking people. It is a sin to check our brains at the door when we come to discuss Your presence in our lives. May we look at all situations with a critical eye and with profound curiosity. We are drawn close to You through our emotions. We are also drawn to You through our intellect. May we never neglect either avenue. This is our prayer in Jesus’ name. AMEN.

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Congratulations to Chad and Kelly Newton. Their son Giovani was born at 11:00 p.m. yesterday evening at Bass Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds and was 21 inches long. Proud grandparents are Fig and Barb Newton.

 

Austin Wade has asked for prayers for his stepson, George Rock, who is in the hospital with a number of health issues including a buildup of fluid around his heart. Please pray for George.

 

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

 

9:00    TOPS

10:00   Inactive Members Task Group

Noon   Single Men’s Luncheon

1:00     Emmaus Reunion Group – men

5:15     WWNF activities begin with a meal

7:30     Cabinet meeting in room 109

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

 

Luke_12:8-12

 

Grace and peace,

 

John McLemore

Prayer for Today, Tuesday, April 16

God of Hope,

 

Our thoughts and prayers are for those who have been impacted by the terrible events at the Boston Marathon yesterday. Sometimes we are overwhelmed by evil acts. Then, in the midst of such tragedies, we are hopeful because of the bold and courageous responses of so many people. Please be with the victims, their families, and the people of Boston. May peace and justice prevail. We pray this prayer in Jesus’ name. AMEN.

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Melissa Dell ran is yesterday’s marathon in Boston. Fortunately she had finished much earlier than the bomb blast.

 

Mitch Zaloudek’s step-sister – Haley Huddleston - had a baby  on Sunday evening.  The baby, Hunter Huddleston,  was rushed to OKC with profound medical issues. Please pray for Hunter and her mother Haley as the next 48 hours are critical for this baby.  Beth Tefft requested prayers for this family.

 

Please continue to pray for Roy Smith’s brother, John, who is very critically ill.

 

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

 

8:30    Single Women’s Breakfast at the

           Ramada Inn

Noon   Noon Bible Study

5:15     Emmaus Reunion Group – women

5:15     Golf League (weather permitting)

6:00    Beta Sigma Phi in Room 109

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

 

Luke_12:4-7

 

Grace and peace,

 

John McLemore

Prayer for Today, Monday, April 15

Most Holy One,

 

We stand before You as Your children, yearning to be in relationship with You. So often we voice the words of faith, but our deeds reveal our doubts and fears. Surround us, we pray, with Your eternal embrace. May our eyes and hearts be open to the signs of Your presence with us. Please forgive our wandering. May we choose the right path. In Jesus’ name we pray. AMEN.

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Please pray for Roy Smith’s brother. He is in a hospital in OKC and is in the last days of his life.

 

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

 

9:30    Staff Meeting

Noon   Noon Prayer Service

6:00    Quilter’s Guild

7:00    Boy Scout Troup 2

7:00    Worship Committee in room 109

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

 

Luke_12:1-3

 

Grace and peace,

 

John McLemore

Prayer for Today, Sunday, April 14

Forgiving God,

 

In the first creation story in Genesis You created man and woman in your image at the same time. You also called creation “good”. In John 3:16 it states that “God so loved the world…” Forgive us, O God, when we diminish the power of these stories and live like we are in a forlorn state. We are created in Your image and we are loved by You. May we live as those loved and may we share that love with others. This is our prayer in Jesus’ name. AMEN.

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The youth garage sale was a success. Thanks to all who helped.

 

Mary Johnson reports that Terri Clark is continuing her battle with cancer but will have to be in a care facility. Please continue to pray for our former member.

 

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

 

8:00   Chapel Service

9:00   Sunday School

10:15  Sanctuary and R & R services

11:30  Centour Luncheon

3:30   JYF and Chi Rho

5:30   CYF

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY & PSALM FOR THE WEEK

 

Luke_11:37-54

 

Psalm_49

 

Grace and peace,

 

John McLemore