Prayer for Today, Saturday, February 15

Gracious and Loving God,

In the twists and turns of life we often don’t understand why events happen. It is easy to thank You, O God, for the good times. The bad times cause us to question our decisions and Your presence. Help us to realize, O Lord, that Your ultimate will is that all of creation be reconciled to You, but we are always free to choose, and bad things do happen in life. May we find solace in the knowledge that You are with us, even in the bad times. May we feel Your embrace and accept Your love. . . in all seasons and circumstances. In Jesus name we pray, AMEN.

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Sorry for the late email. Full house of people, babies, meetings, and a call (plus a nap) got in the way.

 

I am teaching a Disciples 101 Class beginning tomorrow, February 16, and next Sunday, February 23 at 9:00 a.m. in the multi-purpose room. We will discuss Disciples of Christ history and practices as well as those of Central Christian Church. Invite a friend and bring them to the class.

 

John Worden’s mother is in the last days of her life in Florida. Please pray for John and his family.

 

Bertie Krausse’s brother, Wilbur Platt, has been put on hospice and Bertie would like the church’s prayers. He is in Greenbrier. 

 

I received the following email for Jana Davis, “John, Jimmy's uncle, Gene Davis, passed away yesterday (Thursday).  We don't know when the funeral is or anything, but I know Jimmy's family would appreciate the prayers. Thanks, Jana”

 

Marietta Henson fell and broke her leg.  She was to have surgery yesterday at St. Mary’s.

 

Ottis Cornelson was taken to St. Mary’s yesterday. Her lungs were clear so she but was released, with medication, to go back to Burgandy.

 

Gene Burkett is still in St. Mary’s and is doing better. Naomi reports he may be able to go home on the 19^th.    

 

Hank Harnish is at home dealing with health issues, but he is doing better.

 

Bob Parks is now at Highland Park Nursing Home and will be there for a couple of weeks.

 

Eunice “Barney” Barnes fell and broke her shoulder. She is at home.

 

Olive Traylor moved to Texas on Thursday. Her address is c/o Atria Richardson, Room 220, 1493 Richardson Drive, Richardson, TX 75080. Her cell # is 580-551-9518.

 

Please pray for all these family and friends.

 

I received the following email from Martha Hatt: “The Langston University Gospel Choir Concert, scheduled for Sunday the 16th at 3 p.m. at University Place Christian Church, has been CANCELLED.  Those of you who publicized this event will need to announce if possible that it has been cancelled. So Sorry!  University Place got very short notice of this cancellation from Langston. Martha Hatt”

Grace and peace,

 

John McLemore