Prayer for Today, Sunday, June 30

Divine Presence,

 

Many times the actions of our faith only focus on our relationship with You. We seek to block out everything else and live only in Your presence. Unfortunately, while crucially important, this is only part of faithful living. Please forgive us for being so shortsighted. Help us to realize that faith in You is best expressed as we live in relationship with others. We love You, O God, and that love grows as we share it with those around us. Forgive us, we pray, when we avoid the needs and joys of those around us. May we experience You as we extend compassion, grace, and peace to those we meet. This is our prayer in Jesus’ name. AMEN.

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This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.

 

Please continue to pray for Bob Greenhaw and Mary Martin, who are still hospitalized.

 

Reports are that our CYF campers and counselors had a great experience. They returned home on Friday.

 

There is a Christian Women’s Fellowship Bake Sale today at the church to support missions. Bring your checkbooks.

 

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

 

8:00        Chapel Service

9:00        Sunday School

10:15     Traditional worship in the sanctuary

10:15     R & R worship in the chapel

3:30        Chi Rho Youth

5:00        CYF Youth

Prayer for Today, Saturday, June 29

Gracious God,

 

We thank You for Jesus and his example of how to live our lives. He included the vulnerable on the margins of society. He  had special words for the broken-hearted. He comforted those searching for peace, and he gave hope to those in desperate situations. Strengthen us in our weakness, we pray, so that our lives may model his. This is our prayer in his name. AMEN.

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Joyce Greenhaw sent an email, yesterday around noon, saying, “Well, we're still here.  The lung doctor came in this morning and said they were giving some strong antibiotics and wanted to watch how he did over the weekend and he'd see how he was Monday.  Bob is feeling much better.  Vital signs all good, so it won't be long.  Thanks for your prayers and love.  Joyce”

 

I know we are all continuing to pray for Bob’s successful recovery.

 

Maxine Ireland is scheduled to be released from the Bass Pavilion today. Please pray for Maxine as she recuperates at home.

 

The funeral for Shorty Unruh will be 2:00 p.m. tomorrow at Grace Mennonite Church. They will broadcast the service live at the Golden Oaks chapel. Many of our members knew Shorty. Please lift up his family in your prayers.

 

The summer Civitan dance last night was a great success. Thank you to all who brought cookies and helped at the dance.

 

The CWF is having a Bake Sale tomorrow with all the proceeds going to Disciples Missions.

 

Grace and peace,

 

John McLemore  

 

 

Prayer for Today, Friday, June 28

Lord of Life,

 

We come to You today seeking Your blessing. Often, O Lord, we turn away and miss the mark, yet You continue to beckon to us, calling us back to You. You desire a relationship with us, but it is our choice. We humbly seek Your forgiveness. Please enfold us in Your everlasting arms. Please receive us as we turn to You. May Your blessings flow through us as we seek to live lives of faith, love, and compassion. This is our prayer in Jesus’ name. AMEN.

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Ryan O’ Banion is now recovering from his recent hospital stay at home. Please continue to offer prayers for Ryan.

 

Bob Greenhaw is still a patient at the Oklahoma Heart Hospital. He may be released today.

 

Please continue to pray for Mary Martin and Maxine Ireland. Maxine is scheduled to be released tomorrow.

 

Jack Weston reports that Shorty Unruh, longtime chaplain at Golden Oaks, died yesterday morning. Shorty cared for a number of our members who were at Golden Oaks. Please pray for Shorty’s family.

 

We have a number of our youth and two adults returning from CYF Conference today. Please pray for safe travels. I can’t wait to hear about their experience.

 

Tonight is the Civitan Dance. It’s not too late to bring cookies.

 

Sunday is the CWF Bake Sale with the proceeds going for missions.

 

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

 

6:30    Civitan Dance in the Fellowship Hall

 

Grace and peace,

 

John McLemore

Prayer for Today, Thursday, June 27

Most Holy God,

 

Today we surrender all to You. We surrender our concerns, our doubts, our fears, and all those people and events in our lives that trouble us. We pray that Your peace and comfort will come over us. May our trust in You be ever increasing. May our hearts be drawn to You. We pray that we will find our strength in You and be able to meet this day and all days with courage and hope. This is our prayer in Jesus’ name. AMEN.

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Bert Sims has been released from the hospital and is recuperating at Green Brier.

 

Bob Greenhaw will probably be released today or tomorrow from the Oklahoma Heart Hospital.

 

Howard Schaffer is a new patient at St. Mary’s Hospital.

 

Maxine Ireland, Ryan O’Banion, and Mary Martin are still hospitalized.

 

Please pray for these friends.

 

We celebrate the news that Judy Mason’s new grandson is doing better.

 

The Civitan Dance is tomorrow evening.

 

Don’t forget the CWF Bake Sale this Sunday.

 

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

 

10:00   Bible Study

1:30     CWF Bazaar Work Day

6:30    CWF-Dorcas group

 

Grace and peace,

 

John McLemore

 

Prayer for Today, Wednesday, June 26

Gracious and Loving God,

 

Lean toward us, we pray, as we seek to lean toward You. We seek those special times in our lives when all eternity is so close to us. We seek those times when we get a glimpse of Your never-ending love. We want, always, to be in Your presence. We want to honor You with our words and our deeds. Lean toward us we pray, as we seek to lean toward You. This is our prayer in Jesus’ name. AMEN.

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I received the following email from Joyce Greenhaw today: “Bob is staying in the hospital for another day or two.  He's had a couple of rough nights with lots of coughing and hiccups brought on mainly by retention of fluids.  He's feeling much better this morning so we think he's on the road to recovery .  Thanks for your prayers.  Bob & Joyce”

 

We will certainly keep Bob in our prayers.

 

Please also pray for Bert Sims, Ryan O’Banion, Mary Martin, and Maxine Ireland.

 

Remember to bring cookies for the Civitian dance on Friday evening.

 

We all look forward to the CWF Bake Sale on Sunday.

 

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

 

9:00    TOPS

1:00     Emmaus Reunion Group – men

5:30     WWNF meal and activities

 

NO YOUTH GROUP TONIGHT

 

Grace and peace,

 

John McLemore

 

Prayer for Today, Tuesday, June 25

Loving God,

 

Your gracious presence flows over us. Your divine love bathes us, but it is beyond our understanding. Your grace fills us to overflowing, spilling into the world around us. Sometimes we are thankful. Sometimes we take it all for granted. Please forgive us, Holy God. May our lives reflect our thanks. May the goodness You pour over us be shared with those in our midst. In Jesus’ name we pray. AMEN.

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Bob Greenhaw is still recovering at the Oklahoma Heart Hospital. He will be home in the next few days. Please continue to pray for Bob.

 

Also pray for Maxine Ireland, Bert Sims, Ryan O’Banion, and Mary Martin.

 

Sandra Justice called last night to say that Sam is in Methodist Hospital in Peoria, Ill. He has diverticulitis. Also Sandra said Sam’s sister, Carmen Wilks, died yesterday. Her memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Please pray for Sam and his family.  

 

The Civitan Dance is Friday. We as still asking for cookies.

 

The CWF is having a bake sale for missions on Sunday. Be sure to bring your checkbook. There will be wonderful items for sale and all the proceeds will go to support Disciples’ Missions.

 

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

 

Noon   Noon Bible Study

1:00     JYF FUN DAY – Bowling

3:15     Greenbrier Service

5:15     Emmaus Reunion Group – women

5:15     Golf League

7:00    Quilt Central

 

Grace and peace,

 

John McLemore

 

 

 

 

Prayer for Today, Monday, June 24

Loving God,

 

Life’s troubles are like clouds that block the sun’s rays. There is unexpected darkness and our view of the heavens is obscured, but, like the clouds, gentle breezes blow them away and, once again, our troubles are lessened by the warmth of Your grace. We can see beyond our present circumstance and we can know that, eventually, Your spirit, like the sun, breaks through. Come into our lives, we pray. Shine the light of Your love into the dark recesses of our souls. Cleanse us and send us forth, even into the storms, as Your faithful and loving servants, bolstered by Your amazing grace. This is our prayer in Jesus’ name. AMEN.

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Mary Martin, Bert Sims, Ryan O’Banion, Maxine Ireland, and Bob Greenhaw are all hospitalized. Please pray for their speedy recovery.

 

I received word yesterday that Judy Mason’s new grandson is having lung issues. Please pray for this baby and his family.

 

There is a Civitan/CACS dance for the developmentally disabled this Friday in the Fellowship Hall. We have plenty of pop but we do need cookies. Bring them to the church before Friday evening.

 

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

 

9:30    Staff Meeting

Noon   Noon Prayer Service

1:30     CWF Bazaar Work Day

7:00    Boy Scouts

 

Grace and peace,

 

John McLemore

 

 

Prayer for Today, Sunday, June 23

Eternal Spirit,

 

Tradition tells us Your breath separated the land from the waters at creation. Your breath entered the nostrils of the first human and gave life. The Risen Lord breathed on his disciples and they were transformed into bold and courageous followers who proclaimed the Good News. Breathe on us, we pray. May the concerns of everyday living be whisked away. May the spark that is within us burst into all consuming flame. Breathe on us, we pray. May our priorities be turned upside down and may the Christ live within us. Breathe on us, we pray in Jesus’ name. AMEN.

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Please continue to pray for Bob Greenhaw, Maxine Ireland, Ryan O’Banion, and Bert Sims. All are still in the hospital or rehab.

 

Once again, please keep the family of Earl Broomhead  in your prayers. He was a great man.  He grew up in an orphanage, enlisted in the Air Force and served for 30 years.  After that, he taught Junior ROTC at Thom Bushman’s high school for another 12 years.  He then volunteered as a counselor at a battered women’s shelter.  He had a profound influence on many lives, including Thom.

 

Elders are reminded of their meeting this afternoon at 5:30 p.m. in the Parlor.

 

There is a Civitan dance for the developmentally disabled this Friday, co-sponsored by the CACS committee. We have lots of pop but we need cookies. Just bring them to the church office or the kitchen.

 

We had Junior campers return yesterday and tomorrow we will be sending a number of youth to CYF conference.

 

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

 

8:00    Chapel service

9:00    Sunday School

10:15    Traditional Service in the sanctuary

10:15    R & R service in the chapel

No youth meetings today because of camp 

 

Grace and peace,

 

John McLemore

  

Prayer for Today, Saturday, June 22

Gracious God,

 

We often wonder about Your judgment. We know that Jesus took on the sins of the world, those past and those to come. It is still, however, a great mystery to us. Part of scripture suggests Your love precedes everything, that Your love and grace is not dependent on our actions. Sometimes we think we need to earn those gifts. Help us, Loving God, to realize that transformation comes to us when we accept Your ever-present love, when we accept Your grace. Then we desire to live differently. May we not turn away from You. May our thoughts and actions please You. May our lives be lived so that Your love for all is seen in us. Your judgment is still a mystery to us. May we know Your forgiveness and may we turn into Your embrace. This is our prayer in Jesus’ name. AMEN.

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Bob Greenhaw had successful heart surgery yesterday with three by-passes. He will be in the Oklahoma Heart Hospital for a few days. Please pray for Bob’s speedy recovery.

 

Thom Bushman had successful foot surgery yesterday and is recovering at home. Please pray for Thom.

 

Thom also received news that one of his JROTC instructors, Chief MSGT Earl Broomhead, passed away yesterday.  The Bushmans’  ask for prayers for “Chief”s wife, Terry, and daughter, Linda. Chief was a strong presence in Thom’s life – a teacher, mentor, guide, and friend – and he is really feeling his loss.

 

Ryan O’Banion was admitted to St. Mary’s yesterday with an abscess on his liver. He is in Room 327 at St. Mary’s. Bert Sims was also moved to the third floor from ICU at St. Mary’s. He is in Room 300. Please pray for O’Banion family and Bert’s daughters as they care for two family members.

 

There is an Elder’s meeting tomorrow at 5:30 in the Parlor. New, continuing and old Elders are encouraged to attend.

 

Grace and peace,

 

John McLemore   

 

Prayer for Today, Friday, June 21

O Divine Presence,

 

We seek Your blessing this day. Please forgive us when we stray, O God. We have good intentions, but the lure of other’s priorities often gets in the way of our relationship with You. Help us to be strong, we pray. May our desire to honor You with our time and talents cause others to reevaluate their actions and may they be drawn closer to You. This is our prayer in Jesus’ name. AMEN.

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Bob Greenhaw is having by-pass surgery this morning at the Oklahoma Heart Hospital. Please lift up Bob in your prayers.

 

Thom Bushman is having outpatient surgery on his foot at St. Mary’s this morning. Please pray for Thom.

 

Judy Mason is in New Mexico with her daughter and brand new grandson. Mother and son are doing fine. It was troubling for a while, but everything is OK. Please pray for Judy’s family.

 

Grace and peace,

 

John McLemore

 

 

Prayer for Today, Thursday, June 20

Loving God,

                      

We are so thankful for the opportunity to participate in a church like Central Christian. Certainly we have our foibles, but Your spirit of grace and generosity is palpable. We celebrate the ministries You call us to do. Help us, Holy God, to reach out to our community with welcoming and open arms, exhibiting Your grace and extending the peace that comes only from You. This is our prayer in Jesus’ name. AMEN.

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Bert Sims is doing better today. Please continue to pray for Bert.

 

Mary Martin and Maxine Ireland are still hospitalized. Mary is in St. Mary’s and Maxine at Bass Pavilion. Please pray for them.

 

Judy Mason sent the following email yesterday: “Prayer request for my daughter and her family.  She called me today and said the doctor wanted her to be admitted to the hospital asap.  Her condition has worsened.  They will be inducing labor tonight.  With hopes that her extra high blood pressure will not affect her kidneys or liver.  I wanted to leave tonight but did not like the idea of traveling in the car alone at night.  I will be leaving at day light in the morning.  I will probably stay in New Mexico for about 2 weeks. The baby is 4 weeks premature, but they said he already weight is over 6 lbs.  He is looking very mature for 8 months. They are going to name the baby Duncan Wesley O'Meilia.” 

 

 

We have a number of children at Junior Camp. They will return home tomorrow. Pray that their camp experience is uplifting and fun.

 

There is an Elders’ meeting at 5:30 on Sunday for all current and new Elders.

 

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

 

1:30     CWF Bazaar Work Day

2:00    Worship at the Commons

4:00    Cancer Support Group

 

Grace and peace,

 

John McLemore

 

 

Prayer for Today, Wednesday, June 19

Gracious God,

 

We pray for Your blessing as we move toward a new program year at Central Christian Church. We are thankful for the dedicated service of those elders, deacons, committee chairs, and board officers who are finishing their service. We ask that You will empower their replacements with vision, passion, and courage as we move into uncharted waters as a congregation. The church continues to face many challenges. Help us, O Lord, as we seek to be faithful and as we seek to model the life and ministry of Jesus. We offer this prayer in his name. AMEN.

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Bert Sims’ daughter took him to St. Mary’s Hospital last night. He is in ICU 348. Please pray for Bert.

 

Mary Martin was admitted to St. Mary’s on Sunday. She is in room 420, but will move to rehab. Please pray for Mary.

 

The last Pastor’s Cabinet meeting of the program year is this evening. We will spend time reflecting and making suggestions for next year’s leaders. If you currently serve on the Cabinet, then make every effort to attend the meeting at 7:30 p.m. in room 109.

 

There is a WWNF meal tonight at 5:30 followed by a Bible study and youth activities.

 

There is an Elder’s meeting on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. for all Elders, including new, outgoing, and those continuing to serve. We will meet in the Parlor.

 

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

 

9:00    TOPS

10:00   Inactive Members Task Group

Noon   Single Men’s luncheon

5:30     WWNF Meal

6:00    Bible Study in Room 109

6:30    Youth Group

7:30     Cabinet Meeting in room 109

 

Grace and peace,

 

John McLemore

Prayer for Today, Tuesday, June 18

Dear God,

 

We seek the calm, stillness of Your spirit with us. Life can be so hectic. We are concerned about family, friends, finances, politics, the world situation, and on and on. Sooth our anxious souls, we pray. Bring us comfort and peace in Jesus’ name. AMEN.

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The funeral for Bill Stevens, Lana Ellis’ brother, is today at 2:00 p.m. Please pray for his family.

 

Bob Greenhaw’s heart surgery is now scheduled for Friday at 8:00 a.m. Please continue to pray for Bob and Joyce as they wait for Friday.

 

The final cabinet meeting of the program year is tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. We will look at the year past and review the budget. It will be a brief meeting.

 

Grace and peace,

 

John McLemore

Prayer for Today, Monday, June 17

Most Holy God,

 

We often have grand plans. Sometimes we see them through to completion. Sometimes they lie in ashes at our feet. The events of life don’t always occur on our schedule. Today, O Lord, we pray for patience and fortitude. Help us to see the big picture and our place in it. Please help us, we pray, to realize that setbacks can be overcome. May we always know that You are with us, whatever the outcome. Give us strength to face the challenges and humility when we succeed. This is our prayer in Jesus’ name. AMEN.

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Bob Greenhaw’s surgery was postponed. Dr. Randolph called them at 10:30 yesterday evening to say he had multiple emergency surgeries over the weekend and he wanted to postpone Bob’s procedure. Now it will likely be on Thursday. Please pray for Bob and Joyce as they wait.

 

The funeral for Bill Stevens will be tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel. Please pray for his sister, Lana Ellis, and all his family.

 

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

 

Noon   Noon Prayer Service

1:30     CWF Bazaar Work Day

6:00    Quilter’s Guild

7:00    Boy Scout Troup 2

 

Grace and peace,

 

John McLemore

Prayer for Today, Sunday, June 16

Holy God,

 

We come before You today seeking Your blessing. We stand as those who are incomplete. There is an empty space within us, O God, and only Your spirit can fill it. Help us to break down the barriers we have created that separate us from You. May we be “all in” with our faith. Fill us, we pray, and empower us to go forth to boldly live as You would have us live. In Jesus’ name we pray. AMEN.

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We have a number of families who are grieving the loss of loved ones. Please pray for the Bushmans, the Snyders, the Novaks, the Allisons, and the Ellises. May God’s spirit of comfort surround and uphold them.

 

Bob Greenhaw will undergo heart bypass surgery tomorrow in OKC. Please pray for Bob and Joyce as they prepare.

 

Please pray for our church, especially as we journey through the summer months. May our spirit be palpable and our service to others obvious.

 

A special HAPPY FATHERS’ DAY to all our dads.

 

There is a committee preference sheet in the bulletin today. (It was also in the Visitor). Please share your gifts and talents in the service of God through the varied ministries of Central Christian Church. Complete the form and place it in the offering plate or bring to the church office.

 

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

 

8:00    Chapel service. Don Johnson is preaching.

9:00    Sunday School for all ages

10:15    Traditional worship in the sanctuary. Don Johnson is preaching.

10:15    R & R service in the chapel. I am preaching.

NO YOUTH GROUP MEETINGS TODAY

 

Grace and peace,

 

John McLemore

Prayer for Today, Saturday, June 15

Holy God,

 

May we feel the brush of Your spirit as You pass by, leading us, encouraging us, and empowering us to be faithful followers of Jesus. Draw us unto Yourself, we pray. May Your presence cleanse us. May Your power jolt us out of our complacency. May Your love flow through us as we seek to reach out to others. This is our prayer in Jesus’ name. AMEN.

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Please pray for the family of Bill Stevens, Lana Ellis’ brother. He died yesterday and Don will do his service on Tuesday in the chapel.

 

Please pray for Mac and Kay Allison as they travel to the funeral of Mac’s sister, Nan Johnson, who recently passed away in Muleshoe, Texas.

 

Please lift up the family of Terry Novak. His memorial service will be today at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel.

 

Plan to worship with your church family tomorrow and bring a friend with you.

 

Tomorrow I am teaching a new curriculum for our youth Sunday School class. It is entitled “Echo the Story”. If you have a youth in your family, send them to Room 202 at 9:00 a.m. This is a much different format than what I have used this last year. It should be fun and interesting.

 

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

 

12:30   Novak funeral luncheon

2:00    Terry Novak Memorial Service in the chapel

 

Grace and peace,

 

John McLemore

Prayer for Today, Friday, June 14

God of Tender Mercies,

 

Once again we pray for those around us, members of our family, work associates and friends, who are hurting. Some are battling illness. Some are grieving the loss of loved ones. Some are struggling with issues with parents or children. Some are challenged by daily tasks. Please pour our Your spirit on them, Loving God. May they feel Your touch and find true comfort in You. This is our prayer in Jesus’ name. AMEN.

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Terry Novak’s memorial service is tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel. The church is providing a meal for the family at 12:30 p.m. Please offer prayers for his family.

Please pray for Bob Greenhaw as he prepares for heart surgery on Monday.

Kathy Eck went to the ER yesterday afternoon with severe back pain. She was treated and released and will follow-up with her physician on Wednesday. Please lift Kathy up in your prayers.

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

Regular office hours            

Grace and peace,

John McLemore

Prayer for Today, Thursday, June 13

Empowering God,

 

There is that one person in our lives who is in need of special prayers today. We ask You to be present to this person in a special way. If there is illness, please provide healing. If there is distress, please provide comfort. If there is loneliness, please bring companionship. Loving God, You know our needs and the needs of those around us. May Your spirit guide us where we are needed. May Your love flow through us to fill an empty heart. This is our prayer in Jesus’ name. AMEN.

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I delivered the health kits yesterday to Southern Hills Christian Church in Edmond. A special THANK YOU to the volunteers and those who contributed.

 

Please continue to pray for the Bushman family, Novak Family, and Snyder family as they grieve the loss of loved ones.

 

Please pray for Eric Ivins, a member of the U.S. Army. He is a friend of the McLemores.

 

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

 

10:00     Bible Study

1:30        CWF Bazaar Work Day

 

Grace and peace,

 

John McLemore

 

 

Prayer for Today, Wednesday, June 12

Loving God,

 

It is so easy to focus on our own problems and overlook the difficulties that others around us face. When we look inward the world can seem bleak and the future uncertain. When we look outward, however, and work to help others then our view changes. Life has greater meaning and our concerns, while still present, seem to diminish. Thank You, Gracious God, for the model of Jesus’ ministry. Thank You for the power and energy that comes to our lives as we reach out to others. We offer this prayer in Jesus’ name. AMEN.

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Bob Greenhaw’s heart bypass surgery is scheduled at the Oklahoma Heart Hospital for Monday at noon. Please continue to pray for Bob.

 

Terry Novak’s memorial service will be Saturday in the chapel at 2:00 p.m.

 

Dee Snyder reports that her brother, Deon Christensen, died of a heart  attack while working at his ranch in northern New Mexico. His service will be in Midland, Texas next Tuesday or Wednesday.

 

The funeral for Laurie Bushman’s grandfather will be today at 3:00 in Shawnee.

 

Please pray for these families that are grieving.

 

Tonight is the All-Church Talent Show. Come and enjoy a covered dish supper at 5:30 p.m. The show begins at 6:00 p.m.

 

DID YOU SEE THIS MORNING’S PAPER? There was a great story about the health kits. We had a number of volunteers helping assemble the kits. I believe the total was close to 300. I will be delivering them today to Southern Hills Christian Church in Edmond. THANK YOU to the CWF and all the workers!

 

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

 

9:00    TOPS

10:00   CWF Sarah group

11:30    CWF Ruth group meet at the Barnstormers

1:00     Emmaus Reunion Group – men

5:15     Property Committee

5:15     Hospital Callers

5:30     WWNF COVERED DISH SUPPER

6:00    TALENT SHOW in the fellowship hall

 

Grace and peace,

 

John McLemore

Prayer for Today, Tuesday, June 11

Loving God,

 

Our hope is built on You and Your loving spirit that is present to us. Hold us, O Lord. Protect us. Guide us and keep us in Jesus’ name. AMEN.

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Join us this morning at 10:00 a.m. in the multipurpose room to assemble health kits.

 

Please pray for Bob Greenhaw as he consults with his heart surgeon today.

 

The funeral for Bud Jerome, Laurie Bushman’s grandfather is tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. in Shawnee.

 

Tomorrow evening we will enjoy the all-church talent show. A number of people have signed up to bring salads and desserts for the “pot luck” supper at 5:30 p.m. Join your church family for fun and fellowship.

 

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

 

10:00     Assemble Health Kits

Noon     Noon Bible Study

1:00        Children Fun Day at Putt Putt

3:15        Greenbrier Service

5:15        Emmaus Reunion Group – women

5:15        Gold League

6:30        CWF-Agape

7:00        Quilt Central

 

Grace and peace,

 

John McLemore

 

Prayer for Today, Monday, June 10

Loving God,

 

There are people in our family and among our friends who are not connected to a faith community. Some have been involved, yet have fallen away for a variety of reasons. Others have never been a part of a church. Please help us find ways to share our own experiences with them. Give us the courage, we pray, to share our faith and explain how our lives are enhanced as we serve You through a loving and faithful community. This is our prayer in Jesus’ name. AMEN.

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Terry Novak died around 5:00 a.m. this morning. We will have his service at Central later this week. Please pray for his brother, Pat, and all of Terry’s family.

 

The funeral for Bud Jerome, Laurie Bushman’s grandfather, will be Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Shawnee. Please continue to pray for his family.

 

Ken Frech was released from the hospital last Thursday. He was in the R & R service yesterday. Please pray for Ken’s continued recovery.

 

Please continue to pray for Maxine Ireland and Nancy Taylor-Wood, who are both in rehab at St. Mary’s.

 

Please keep Bob Greenhaw in your prayers as he prepares for heart bypass surgery.

 

Tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. a group of volunteers will gather in the multi-purpose room to assemble health kits. Volunteers are needed and welcome. There will be some friends from Christian Church of the Covenant helping as well.

 

The carpet cleaners are coming today and tomorrow to clean the carpet in the sanctuary and the chapel.

 

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

 

9:30    Staff Meeting

Noon   Noon Prayer Service

7:00    Boy Scouts

 

Grace and peace,

 

John McLemore

 

Prayer for Today, Sunday, June 9

Gracious God,

 

On this Lord’s Day we come before You, humbly asking that You forgive our inattention to You. We allow so many things and activities to get in the way of our worship of You and our service to others. May we move from talking about Your love and seek to embody Your love. Use us, O Lord. Fill us with Your spirit and empower us to live the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is in his name we pray. AMEN.

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Laurie Bushman’s grandfather, Bud Jerome, died peacefully yesterday afternoon. Please pray for his family.

 

Please continue to pray for fig Newton’s sister, Arlene, and Pat Novak’s brother, Terry, as both are in the last stages of their lives.

 

Bob Greenhaw will visit a heart surgeon in OKC on Tuesday in preparation for bypass surgery. Please pray for Bob.

 

Be sure to bring your gift of dollars or supplies for the health kits. Make your check directly to “CWF”. On Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. volunteers will assemble the kits in the multi-purpose room. All are welcome to help.

 

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

 

Regular Sunday Activities.

There will be a Centour Luncheon.

 

Grace and peace,

 

John McLemore