Prayer for Today, Wednesday, October 1

O Rock of Our Life,

 

We give You thanks for our family and friends. It has been said that You are experienced in the depth and breadth of human relationships. We are blessed by those in our lives with whom we can confide, who love us, who accept us, and who stand by us. May the blessings we receive from these relationships, O God, be passed on by us, so that others may experience the love and grace which, ultimately, you have authored. We also give thanks for those who have gone before us, those who mentored us, encouraged us, lifted us up when we were down, and pointed us in the right direction. We are blessed by their influence. Empower us, Loving God, to look around us and identify the ones we might mentor. May we find ways of connection, witness and influence. In all things, Gracious Lord, we seek to honor You in word and deed. Bless us we pray in Jesus’ name. AMEN.

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Winston Shipley’s funeral will be tomorrow at 11:00 A.M. in the sanctuary. Liz Beaty’s memorial service will be Friday at 2:00 P.M. in the sanctuary.

 

Barb Newton will have surgery on October 8.

 

Nick Patrizi is at Highland Park Nursing Home and is undergoing dialysis.

 

Dorothy Gregory has moved to Greenbrier skilled nursing.

 

Phillis May is in Bass Hospital.

 

Austin Wade has asked for prayers for his 28 year old granddaughter, Megan Pedilla, who has recently been diagnosed with cancer.

 

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

 

Please pray for all these family and friends.

 

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 and fellowship is at 2:30 in the loggia. Worship and Communion is 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, but we need RSVP’s. Please call Kandy at 233-1214 if you plan to attend. 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.

 

Grace and peace,

 

John McLemore