February 12 @ St. Paul's UMC: Prayers

Joys:

+We give thanks this morning for Rupali Hoffman who shared with us her work with the students, family, and staff at Fairview High School.

+Molly Nunnery is thankful for the prayers for her friend, Jessie, who is recovering from complications following the birth of a child.

+Steve Batch is thankful for his neighbor, Jan, who is receiving treatment at a hospital in California.

+We give thanks for this week's birthdays: Cathy Adams, Diana Bett, Bob Muckle, & Sally Owen.

+We are blessed by those who served this week: Amy Abshire (liturgist), Belinda Alkula (videographer/Zoom host), Tim Cook (adult class), Etta Levitt (Zoom usher), Myrle Myers (fellowship), Hyeji Park (piano), Suzanne Polacek (bells), and Ron Revier (choir), Brenda Smith & Jim Vander Vorste (ushers).

Concerns:

+We join with many around the world in grieving the thousands killed and injured in the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

+Larry Esposito lifts up the family of his friend, Rick, who died suddenly last week.

+Amy Abshire asks for prayers for Rachel who is struggling with depression and alcohol issues.

+Sandra Jordan lifts up in prayer Dan Gottas and Michelle Kranz's family following Michelle's death last week.

+We join with many across our nation in mourning the deaths of the 174 killed and 320 injured due to gun violence last week.