Prayer for Today, Monday, September 16

God of the Past, Present, and Future,

 

We reflect on the events of this day one hundred and twenty years ago. People from all across the world converged on the borders of the Cherokee Strip with hopes and dreams about a new life on the prairie. These were brave and courageous pioneers and we stand on their shoulders today. We give You thanks for the courage and fortitude of those who built up this area. We thank You for the people of faith who established new churches, many still in existence today. O Lord, we have much to celebrate. May we honor You as we remember and as we plan for future generations who will stand on our shoulders. This is our prayer in Jesus’ name. AMEN.

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Please pray for Cheryl Swanson, a former member, whose father died last week in Oklahoma City.

 

We extend a special welcome to Andy and Krista Braud who joined the church yesterday during the R & R service. They also dedicated their children, Hudson and Harper. We have more people on the verge of joining as well. What a cause for celebration!

 

This Thursday the NW Area Men will met in Okeene. Be sure to RSVP to Kandy by noon tomorrow. The van will leave around 5:15 p.m. on Thursday.

 

There is a Board Meeting this Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the multi-purpose room. All committees are invited to send their written reports to kandyt@centralenid.org by Tuesday afternoon.

 

Earlier Wednesday, during WWNF, I will conclude my class on “Central Christian Church: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow”. We eat at 5:30 p.m. and have a brief devotion at 6:00 p.m. with the class beginning at 6:15 p.m. We will look at a model of visioning called “Appreciative Inquiry” and we will do a “run through”. This should be a fun, informative, and positive experience. Everyone will have the opportunity to share experiences around the tables. Please plan to attend.

 

The CWF Bazaar is just around the corner in November. The CWF women are encouraged to get their tickets to sell for the luncheon. Make sure your neighbors, family and friends have one. This is a big event and all the proceeds will go to support the Disciples Mission Fund.

 

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

 

9:30    Staff Meeting

Noon   Noon Prayer Service

1:30     CWF Bazaar Work Day

5:00    Hispanic Church meets in the chapel

5:30     Special Gifts Committee meets in the conference room

6:00    Quilter’s Guild in the fellowship hall

7:00    Boy Scout Troup 2

 

Grace and peace,

 

John McLemore