“Continue earnestly in prayer,
being vigilant in it with thanksgiving.”
~Colossians 4:2~
If we are to “continue earnestly in prayer” for some of those we have been praying for, I will remind you of some families to pray for.
Jadon Pailet Family of Ian Russ Guzzardo Family of Catherine Simmons
Carol Jean Gill Family of Roy Russell Family of William Ed. Hatcher
Pauline Strickland Family of Lorna Smith Family of Jason McKean
Boyd and Jennie Hatchel Family of Dorothy Ricks Family of Kelly Dunn Sofge
Earlo LaBauve Avis Sullivan Andy and Betty Taylor
Jill Brister Gail Pittman-McDaniel Family of Tripp Roth
Susan Rimes Billy Carl Strickland Velta Morris
Dr. Derry Magee Raymond Anthony Robbie Lynn Callihan Kirby
KaLeigh Powers Jimmy Tolar Jimmie Shaw Family
These are some of the people for whom we have prayed. You can pray for these and your own additions.
Jadon Pailet (Late last night)
Please pray for Jadon. We were admitted to childrens today because his blood cultures were positive. We will not know what kind of bacteria it is until tomorrow. The culture may have been contaminated but they don’t think so because he is so sick. We need prayers right now.
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Thought for the Day: When everything goes wrong
Here is a list of "Murphy's Laws for Churches" (author unknown): * Video projectors always work before the class meeting begins. * The probability of the preacher tripping over the mike cord is greater on "Bring A
Friend" Sunday than any other week. * The largest Bible Class will show up when the teacher feels his/her worst. * No matter how many bulletins you print, you'll always need one more. * A member living 15 miles away will be 15 minutes early; members living two blocks
will be 15 minutes late. * The shorter the agenda, the longer the business meeting. * Saying "Let us pray" or singing "Just As I Am" causes babies to cry. * When you answer the Bible teacher's question right, nobody remembers; when you
are wrong, nobody forgets. * The furnace only fails when the outside temperature is more than 20 degrees
below zero. The air conditioner only fails when the outside temperature is 90
degrees or above. * When the preacher misspeaks in a sermon, at least half of those taking notes
will write the remark down as an important thought from the sermon.
Murphy's Law ("Whatever can go wrong will go wrong") manifests itself in a multitude
of ways in our lives. In fact, there are times when it seems that EVERYTHING is going
wrong. How we react to those situations says a lot about our character. Do we react by saying, "Everything will turn out all right eventually"? We
may be living in a dream world.
Do we react by saying, "How could God do this to me"? Our bitterness may cause
us to turn away from God.
Or do we react by turning to God, praying for strength, trusting Him to see
us through? In Acts 4, the apostles were threatened by government officials and forbidden to
preach in the name of Jesus. They prayed, "Now, look on their threats, and grant
to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word...." (Acts 4:29) Father, there may be those reading this message whose world has come crashing down
around them. May you bless them with strength; make them mindful of just how much
they need your help. May you use the times when things go wrong as opportunities to
manifest your glory in a special way. In Jesus name, amen. Have a great day! Alan Smith
Knowing Russ Guzzardo, I don’t think he will mind me sharing his thoughts on Facebook last night, just hours after burying his newborn son.
Just want to thank God for comforting me today. I want to thank him for all the people who have been praying for my family and put there words to action today by attending or participating in the services today. God you are an awesome GOD. Thanks for family and friends, I love you all.
With all the sadness around, especially the last two weeks, let’s remember we serve and awesome God who loves us dearly!
Anna Lee
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