Prayer for Today, Saturday, January 18

O God,

 

Words are easy. Deeds are often difficult. We say we want our church to grow. We bemoan the empty pews, but, in reality, we often say that is “someone else’s job”. You call us to make Disciples, O Lord. May we find ways to share the good news with our neighbors and friends and bring them to church. It is always a matter of relationships: ours with You, with our friends, and, ultimately, theirs with You. Use our actions, O Lord, as well as our words. We offer this prayer in Jesus’ name. AMEN.

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Tomorrow at 11:30 A.M. we will have a Chili Cook-off and Desert Auction. Bring your chili and plan to stay for the food and fellowship. It will be a great time. All proceeds will go to support children and youth ministries.

 

Liz Beaty has been dismissed  from Bass Hospital. Please pray for Liz as the doctors continue tests.

 

Hank Harnish is still in Bass Hospital although he has moved to the second floor. Please pray for Hank.

 

Maxine Ireland is in the Bass Pavilion. Please continue to pray for Maxine.

 

Please pray for Thelma Horrall. She is recovering from breast cancer surgery.

 

Leo Conrady fell and broke his tailbone. Please pray for Leo.

 

We have received word that Ila Crain is now under hospice care. Please pray for Ila.

 

The results of Willo Clark’s biopsy were inconclusive. Please pray for Willo as they consider next steps.

 

Please continue to pray for Pamela Linker and Dorothy Gregory who have broken bones.   

 

Sam Justice is facing health issues. Please pray for Sam.

 

Sandra justice will have a heart cath procedure next Thursday,  January 23. Please pray for Sandra.

 

Please pray for Gretchen Boyer, a friend of some in our church, as she continues her struggle with cancer. They have decided to stop treatments.

 

Scott Chuda, a young Navy pilot who trained at Vance and was very regular at our 8:00 chapel service and is now stationed in Washington state, has asked for prayers for a friend he trained with whose jet went down in the Atlantic off Virginia Beach. The pilot ejected but is in critical condition. Please pray for this pilot.

 

Grace and peace,

 

John McLemore