Prayer for Today, Friday, October 3

God of Grace and Glory,

 

Life is full of joys and disappointments. Sometimes it seems as though we experience more of the latter. Please forgive our shortsightedness, O Lord. Even when we feel beaten down, may we know You are there. Even when the struggle seems futile, may we feel Your love and embrace. The dark night is always broken by the rising sun. Each new day brings hope and the possibility for accomplishment and joy. May Your Spirit sustain us, Loving God. And may we rejoice. In Jesus’ name we pray. AMEN.

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This Sunday the NW Area is hosting a Deacon Learning Event here at Central. This is a great opportunity to have fellowship with area Disciples and hear a presentation by Dr. John Imbler from Phillips Theological Seminary. Registration begins at 2:30 in the loggia. Worship and Communion will be at 3:00 in the chapel. Dr. Imbler’s class is from 4:00 – 5:30 in the multipurpose room and a meal will be from 5:45 – 6:30 in the fellowship hall. The area is paying for the entire event, so there is no cost to the participants. The area has given a minimum number for the meal so come, even if you haven’t RSVP’d. I know 10 are coming from Cherokee. Let’s have a good turnout from Central.  If you are working with the Horn of Plenty Food Drive, then come when you can. The Spanish speaking church has graciously agreed to delay their evening worship until 6:30 P.M.

 

Liz Beaty’s memorial service is today at 2:00 P.M. in the sanctuary.

 

Ron and Shirley Taylor’s son died quite unexpectedly. The Taylor’s are good friends of many at Central and have sung for various of our groups on a number of occasions.

 

Laurie Bushman has asked for prayers for her mother, Lynn Jerome. She said “She had an episode yesterday that looks like a heart issue, and went to the emergency room at the Heart Hospital.  She is going to have a stress test and an ultrasound next week.”

 

Barb Newton will have surgery on October 8.

 

Nick Patrizi is at Highland Park Nursing Home and is failing health.

 

Phillis May is in Bass Hospital.

 

Jeanette Heitfeld is being treated for blood clots in her leg.

 

I received the following email from Willo Clark “I’m Home At Last!  All is going well.  Many, many thanks to all who sent me cards and prayers the past month.  It really helped a lot to know that so many were supporting me in my recovery process.  I have met many good people, but the support of “old friends” can’t be replaced!  Thanks a million!   God bless!  Willo”

 

Please pray for all these family and friends.

 

Grace and peace,

 

John McLemore