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Sunday, August 16, 2020

August 16 @ St. Paul's UMC: Prayers

                             

Joys:
+We give thanks for this week's birthdays: Tyler A., Ella B., Matt C., Abby L., Claudia M., Tammy V., and Vince W.
+Scott & Rebecca G. celebrate their 23rd anniversary!
+Don L. welcomes newest great-granddaughter, Evelyn Rose.
+Louise C. reports that her sister, Marjorie, is recovering nicely.
+Katherine & Frank R. are thankful that the major storm missed them in Iowa.

Concerns:
+Those who are dealing with the impact of the pandemic including those facing health concerns, economic anxiety, or other disruptions of life. 
+Lifting up in prayers those affected by the pervasive nature of racism in our society.
+Prayers for all teachers, students, staff, and families who are beginning new school years. CU - Boulder students move into the dorms this coming week.
+Emily (Jack C.'s fiancee') is waiting word on what she will be teaching this year.
+Prayers for everyone impacted by ten active wildfires in Colorado. 
+Prayers for Suzanne P.'s friend, Wanda, who is going for surgery.
+Prayers for Rebecca G.'s grandmother who has passed.
+Steve M.'s doctor is discerning new direction for his practice.
+Please pray for the family of the Rev. Marvin Essing, who passed away on Aug. 3 after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease. He was a retired elder in the Conference.
+Please pray for the Rev. Lonnie Johnston and family, as he has entered hospice care at home in Cheyenne, WY. He is a retired elder in the Mountain Sky Conference.
+Please remember Bishop John K. Yambasu, the Resident Bishop of the Sierra Leone Area of The United Methodist Church, died in a road accident this morning just outside Freetown, Sierra Leone. 

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