November 21 @ St. Paul's UMC: Prayers

Joys:

+We give thanks and ask for prayers for Abby Laggeman as she prepares to defend her Ph.D. dissertation this week.

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+We give thanks for all the support given to the EFAA drive here at St. Paul's.

+Blessings on the Rev. Dan Daniels for bringing today's message.

+We are thankful for this week's birthdays: Wendy Wheaton

+We give thanks this morning for the music of Suzanne Polacek (Bells) and Christopher Wahl (piano). We also give thanks for Belinda Alkula (video/Zoom), Austin Cooper (usher), Joan & Austin Cooper (flowers), and Claudia Mills (liturgist).

Concerns:

+We lift up Don Lloyd who died on Friday and on his family who are grieving today.

+Brenda Smith asks prayers for her mother, Ruth, who is in rehab following a fall.

+Amy Abshire lifts up her brother-in-law, Nels, following his recent surgery.

+Suzzane Polacek's friend, Kristen, lost her mother suddenly last week. Kristen, her dad, and her brother are in Massachusetts and could use prayers for comfort and support. 

+Cathy Adams requests prayers for her brother, John. He is having surgery on Monday.

+Pastor Charles asks prayers for for his sister-in-law, Jody, who had surgery on Thursday. He also asks prayers for his brother, Joe, who had a stroke on Friday and is in the process of recovery.

+Joyce Brassem lifts up Brooke following Brooke's surgery.

+Pat Muckle asks for prayers for Bob, Sr. who is having health issues.

+We continue to lift up in prayer those impacted by the pandemic.

+We join with people across the United States in mourning the deaths of 236 due to gun violence in the past week.