May 3 @ St. Paul's UMC: Prayers

The view last Sunday from the parsonage

Joys:
+Wednesday's Zoom coffee/tea gathering continues to attract a lively group each week.
+We were able to help someone this week from our food pantry.
+Angela B. lifts up her students and all students who are completing their studies.
+Those able to get care now that the stay-at-home orders are being relaxed.
+Claudia M. is grateful to be creating through writing again.
+We are blessed with the flowers of springtime.
+Steve B. reports that "Pickles," a cat sharing its home with Joey R., has been returned home after being lost for two weeks.

Concerns: 

+Those who are dealing with the impact of the virus including those facing health concerns, economic anxiety, or other disruptions of life.
+The Owen's lift up their grandaughter, Parker, who broke her elbow.
+Today is the first anniversary of the passing of Belinda's mother, Sheila.