Prayer for Today, Thursday, August 1

Divine Spirit,

 

Your breath separated the waters at creation. Your breath filled the new human with life. Your breath was experienced at Pentecost. Breathe on us, we pray. Fill us with the power of faith so that we might work to build up Your church and be bold working for peace and justice in the world. This is our prayer in Jesus’ name. AMEN.

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Please pray for Margy Weldon and her family. Margy’s brother-in-law died in Ardmore.

 

Please pray for Bette Owens. Bette’s brother, Dr. Hobert Osborn, died in Norman.

 

Don Wentworth is undergoing back surgery this morning at St. Mary’s hospital. Please pray for Don. He is expecting to only remain in the hospital overnight.

 

VBS is coming to a close. Tonight is the last session. Tomorrow there will be a cookout at the church.

 

Here is another email from Peru: “John,

 

Today we went to the brand new school Villa Hermosa.  It is beautiful.  We met with the teacher and the community.  When we arrived we were greeted by the children.  They have a wonderful teacher and good leadership.  There are still some materials that are needed for this new school.

 

In the afternoon we toured Mi Peru.  They continue to grow.  We were told today that they expect additional growth next year.  There are a few projects that need to be done on their building, the main one being a stone wall built around the playground area for the safety of the children.  We met a young girl that danced there 8 years ago that caught our attention.  We asked about her today and her mother was there with her younger brother.  She is now attending primary school and is a good student.  We have heard many success stories this week.

 

 

Tomorrow we will tour the last school and meet with EMCOP.  We have attached some pictures from today.

 

Till Tomorrow,

The Dells and Johnsons”

 

I celebrate the fact that 13 years ago today I began my service to you as your senior minister. God has blessed our time together. May we be open to what God has in store for us in the future. Grace and peace.

 

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

 

1:30     CWF Bazaar Work Day

5:00    VBS

 

Grace and peace,

 

John McLemore