By the Book Sunday School Class: Prayer Requests for Sunday 6/21/09

Praises:
Eric and Heather Zerkle and their children, Casey and Lakin, formally rejoined the church today.  They were away for a year in Tucson, and we welcome them back!
John Flowers reported that his son JK's car was totaled after the wreck a week and a half ago.  Fortunately JK was not hurt.  One of the passengers in the other vehicle had a broken collarbone. Praises that no one was more seriously hurt.
It was, as we said last week, a period for car accidents, especially for the Qualls extended family.  Lisa got run off the road and her car had some damage; Tyrone Qualls had someone back into his car with a tow ball; and Lisa's sister-in-law Carol had someone run their car into the fence on their house. We give thanks that no one was seriously hurt.
Praises to Lydia Flowers for all her work organizing the church's decoration for Vacation Bible School this week.  Praises also to all her helpers, including John F. the constructor aide.  Also to all the workers who are giving their all for VBS.  They can still use help and support, don't forget.
Larry Springer offered praises -- his son-in-law passed the state nursing boards, and will soon start at Mary Washington hospital.
Travel mercies for all those on the road, especially the graduates heading to the beach this week.  Please bring them back safely.

Prayers:
Claudia McManamey came to Sunday school with her arm back in the sling.  She's having a lot of pain in the shoulder again.
Valerie Dinwiddie asked for continued prayers for her dad.  His brother Paul passed away last Tuesday; her father has been suffering anxiety attacks about his ongoing condition, aggravated by his brother's death.  Valerie is spending a lot of time trying to help.  Please pray for healing  and peace, and strength for the family.
Lisa Glasoe mentioned her dad (Doug), who is facing dialysis and awaiting a decision about a kidney transplant, for which he may not be a good candidate. Please pray for discernment for his medical team and strength for the family.
Anita Hampton asked for prayers for yet another coworker:  Chuck, one of the assistant managers.  His wife found him passed out at home, and got him to the hospital.  He is stable and recovering, but doctors don't yet know why he passed out.
Larry Springer asked for prayers for his daughter, due to deliver on Saturday last.  Please join him in praying for a safe birth for both and a healthy baby.

Don't forget the Women of Faith conference on Friday July 31 and Saturday August 1st.  Cathy Clement still has two tickets available -- $99 includes lunch both days and full admission, good seats and a bunch of the ladies are going together. Please contact her if you're interested.
Let's not forget to pray for people in economic distress in our own church and neighborhoods.   Also, please keep praying for the whole church, the leadership, and for God's will in all the many projects we are undertaking.
And don't forget, we are still collecting Bibles and Christian books to send to India to the IBL.