We're exploring the possibility of having a social event for friends, members, and former members of this Sunday School class, and all the folks on our prayer request list. We've missed seeing each other outside of Sunday services! So we are thinking about the first weekend of August, most likely Saturday the 7th. John Flowers has offered his house. We could do a potluck dinner, say gathering around 6 p.m. All family members welcome! Send expressions of interest to John F. or John C., or just let us know.
Praises, travel mercies:
Phil Ridgway offered praises -- his brother has finally made it to Arizona, after suffering a breakdown along the way. He hopes he will be able to find a living in AZ. Phil also mentioned his father, who is 76; he is leaving California and driving to Virginia (with a friend), coming to stay with Phil's sister... we wish him safe travels.
Praise to the Lord for a successful and safe week of Vacation Bible School! There were over 100 children signed up, and more than 75 every night -- and eight came to Christ! Thanks to all the workers who decorated, prepared, made food, and worked so hard to make the children happy and spread the Word.
Praises for Winnie Cooper's return to the church this past Sunday! She is still weak, but her smile is dazzingly back!
Prayers:
Cathy Clement asked for prayers for her parents' church, a small church in rural Louisiana. There is a crisis with their pastor; the church has been losing members, getting no new baptisms, and the church is losing its way. We ask all of us to pray that the deacons and senior members may find a way to guide the church to once again be an instrument of God's will.
Phil Ridgway's sister Candy will be undergoing surgery this week for her torn ACL.
We continue to pray for Larry Springer, recovering from heart bypass surgery, and for Winnie Cooper (one of PCBC's founding members), recovering at home. We are also praying for Justin Gillespie and the Gillespie family; and John Clement's son Jay. Jay is struggling with depression but he is staying clean and sober -- now for a month! We are also praying for Cathy Clement's daughter Veronica.
Also Claudia McManamey and her husband Jim. You can, as always, visit and read Jim's latest updates on their journal and show your support at: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/claudiamcmanamey.
We are continuing to pray for the Bolton family. And, of course, we continue to remember and pray for the people suffering and trying to rebuild in Haiti.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
By the Book Prayer Requests for Sunday 6/20/2010
Praises, travel mercies:
It's Father's Day! A shout out to all the fathers, and praise to the Lord for your support in all you do. We also pray for all fathers: it's a tough job being a God-fearing, Christ-following father these days.
Travel mercies for Susan Fitzhugh and Phil Ridgway.
Prayers:
Vacation Bible School is this week! Thanks to all the workers who have trained and prepared and decorated the church beautifully. Pray for the children we hope to reach with the message of Christ.
John Flowers asked for prayers for his daughter Candace, who is struggling with work issues. He also mentioned the nomination committee, which will be working on a selection group for the youth pastor position; please keep all concerned in your prayers.
Mary Dunlap, formerly a member of this Sunday School class, asked for prayers. She has a doctor's appointment for Monday; pray for discernment and help from the doctors.
Cathy Clement asked for prayers for her daughter Veronica; Cathy recently learned that Veronica had been cutting herself as a response to stress. She is doing better now, but she needs guidance. Please keep her in your thoughts.
We continue to pray for Larry Springer, recovering from heart bypass surgery, and for Winnie Cooper (one of PCBC's founding members), recovering at home. We are also praying for Justin Gillespie and the Gillespie family; and John Clement's son Jay. Jay is struggling with depression but he is staying clean and sober.
Also Claudia McManamey and her husband Jim. You can, as always, visit and read Jim's latest updates on their journal and show your support at: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/claudiamcmanamey.
We are continuing to pray for the Bolton family. And, of course, we continue to remember and pray for the people suffering and trying to rebuild in Haiti.
It's Father's Day! A shout out to all the fathers, and praise to the Lord for your support in all you do. We also pray for all fathers: it's a tough job being a God-fearing, Christ-following father these days.
Travel mercies for Susan Fitzhugh and Phil Ridgway.
Prayers:
Vacation Bible School is this week! Thanks to all the workers who have trained and prepared and decorated the church beautifully. Pray for the children we hope to reach with the message of Christ.
John Flowers asked for prayers for his daughter Candace, who is struggling with work issues. He also mentioned the nomination committee, which will be working on a selection group for the youth pastor position; please keep all concerned in your prayers.
Mary Dunlap, formerly a member of this Sunday School class, asked for prayers. She has a doctor's appointment for Monday; pray for discernment and help from the doctors.
Cathy Clement asked for prayers for her daughter Veronica; Cathy recently learned that Veronica had been cutting herself as a response to stress. She is doing better now, but she needs guidance. Please keep her in your thoughts.
We continue to pray for Larry Springer, recovering from heart bypass surgery, and for Winnie Cooper (one of PCBC's founding members), recovering at home. We are also praying for Justin Gillespie and the Gillespie family; and John Clement's son Jay. Jay is struggling with depression but he is staying clean and sober.
Also Claudia McManamey and her husband Jim. You can, as always, visit and read Jim's latest updates on their journal and show your support at: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/claudiamcmanamey.
We are continuing to pray for the Bolton family. And, of course, we continue to remember and pray for the people suffering and trying to rebuild in Haiti.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
By the Book Prayer Requests for Sunday 6/13/2010
Praises, travel mercies:
We had Cindy Fox visit with us at class... participation much appreciated.
John Flowers reported that he visited with Larry Springer, recovering from heart surgery -- he is doing well, going to stay with a friend before he goes to stay with family.
Veronica Statham (Cathy's daughter) is traveling with her church chorus, from Alabama to Pennsylvania, stopping in Philly before heading back home. [Unfortunately, not coming by DC...] Cathy will be going to Pennsylvania to catch sight of her and visit for a day this coming week. We wish Miz V and her group safe travels and much joy, and also for Cathy...
Phil Ridgway's brother Marty and son Josh are on their way to Surprise, AZ (last night in Terre Haute IN). We pray for a safe journey and good fortune in their new life in Arizona.
Rhonda and Dwayne Pierce are still celebrating Lyric's birth. Mother Britt and baby are visiting (now) great-grandparents. Wish them safe travels. Rhonda reports Britt is loving being a mother...
Prayer requests:
We mentioned Miss Winnie Cooper last week. She is still in the rehab facility, but she is walking around and eager to get back home. We pray for recovery and renewed strength.
Gail Ryder mentioned her dad, diagnosed with inoperable bladder cancer. He will start a six-week treatment regime this week, involving injections into his bladder aimed at reducing the extent of his cancer. We pray for his recovery.
Phil Ridgway and Susan Fitzhugh are working to clean up his house, recently vacated by family tenants. Susan writes: Please keep Phillip in prayer. We have A LOT of work to be done on his house and some we are puzzled on how we will do it. He just walked through the house and is totally in shock at the conditions. Pray for strength and patience.
Keeping in our prayers: Larry Springer; Justin Gillespie and the Gillespie family; John Clement's son Jay. Jay is struggling with depression but he is staying clean and sober. Also Claudia McManamey and her husband Jim.
You can, as always, visit and read Jim's latest updates on their journal and show your support at: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/claudiamcmanamey.
We are continuing to pray for the Bolton family. Also, Lydia Flowers and Heather Zerkle, and other volunteers, are preparing for Vacation Bible School, in late June. Please be in prayer about VBS and consider how you might be able to turn your talents to helping...
We continue to remember and pray for the people suffering and trying to rebuild in Haiti.
We had Cindy Fox visit with us at class... participation much appreciated.
John Flowers reported that he visited with Larry Springer, recovering from heart surgery -- he is doing well, going to stay with a friend before he goes to stay with family.
Veronica Statham (Cathy's daughter) is traveling with her church chorus, from Alabama to Pennsylvania, stopping in Philly before heading back home. [Unfortunately, not coming by DC...] Cathy will be going to Pennsylvania to catch sight of her and visit for a day this coming week. We wish Miz V and her group safe travels and much joy, and also for Cathy...
Phil Ridgway's brother Marty and son Josh are on their way to Surprise, AZ (last night in Terre Haute IN). We pray for a safe journey and good fortune in their new life in Arizona.
Rhonda and Dwayne Pierce are still celebrating Lyric's birth. Mother Britt and baby are visiting (now) great-grandparents. Wish them safe travels. Rhonda reports Britt is loving being a mother...
Prayer requests:
We mentioned Miss Winnie Cooper last week. She is still in the rehab facility, but she is walking around and eager to get back home. We pray for recovery and renewed strength.
Gail Ryder mentioned her dad, diagnosed with inoperable bladder cancer. He will start a six-week treatment regime this week, involving injections into his bladder aimed at reducing the extent of his cancer. We pray for his recovery.
Phil Ridgway and Susan Fitzhugh are working to clean up his house, recently vacated by family tenants. Susan writes: Please keep Phillip in prayer. We have A LOT of work to be done on his house and some we are puzzled on how we will do it. He just walked through the house and is totally in shock at the conditions. Pray for strength and patience.
Keeping in our prayers: Larry Springer; Justin Gillespie and the Gillespie family; John Clement's son Jay. Jay is struggling with depression but he is staying clean and sober. Also Claudia McManamey and her husband Jim.
You can, as always, visit and read Jim's latest updates on their journal and show your support at: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/claudiamcmanamey.
We are continuing to pray for the Bolton family. Also, Lydia Flowers and Heather Zerkle, and other volunteers, are preparing for Vacation Bible School, in late June. Please be in prayer about VBS and consider how you might be able to turn your talents to helping...
We continue to remember and pray for the people suffering and trying to rebuild in Haiti.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
By the Book Prayer Requests for Sunday 6/6/2010
Praises, travel mercies:
Miss Winnie Cooper is out of the hospital, and will spend a few days at a rehabilitation facility before going home. We thank the Lord for her ongoing recovery.
Our class served dinner on Monday at the Hilda Barg homeless shelter. Everything went well. Thanks to Susan Fitzhugh and her daughters, and to Phil Ridgway, and to Gail Ryder and her son Jason, and to John Flowers, and to Sue Scott and Norma Shull of our church for organizing everything.
Prayers:
Leanne Gillespie asks for prayers for their son Justin, who is battling drug -related problems. He has stopped taking drugs, but has some liver damage, and doctors fear it may be long-term.
Susan Fitzhugh and Phil asked for prayers for some friends, a couple, Bernard and Donna: they decided to marry, and since then have had their air conditioning and refrigerator fail, and their dog got beat up by a cat... they're trying to keep their marriage plans and their relationship together, but they're struggling. Phil also asked for prayers for friends of his sister Crystal and himself; Dwayne and Missy. Missy is pregnant, and this past week they learned that her baby has no heartbeat. They must face an early delivery; please pray with us that God will work in their lives and give them comfort. Candy, by the way, is facing knee (ACL) surgery at the end of June.
Jim McManamey came to Sunday school class, and reported that Claudia is continuing her slow recovery. She is getting around well in their house, and no longer needs the walker there. She still has a ways to go. Jim is hoping that she will be able to come to Sunday School class as well soon. You can, as always, visit read Jim's latest updates on their journal and show your support at: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/claudiamcmanamey.
Jim also mentioned his friend Bill Blecka -- we've written before about him requesting prayers. He has cancer of the esophagus. and now a new tumor has appeared behind the first. We pray for him and his family, for comfort and peace in God's will.
John Clement asks for continuing prayers for his son Jay; he is still clean and sober in his third week after rehabilitation. Melanie, Jay's wife, has filed for divorce, and Jay is very sad and depressed. We pray for him to find a way forward and, if he can, the Way that will lift his soul.
Reminders: we are continuing to pray for the Bolton family. Also, Lydia Flowers and Heather Zerkle, and other volunteers, are preparing for Vacation Bible School, in late June. Please be in prayer about VBS and consider how you might be able to turn your talents to helping...
We continue to remember and pray for the people suffering and trying to rebuild in Haiti.
Miss Winnie Cooper is out of the hospital, and will spend a few days at a rehabilitation facility before going home. We thank the Lord for her ongoing recovery.
Our class served dinner on Monday at the Hilda Barg homeless shelter. Everything went well. Thanks to Susan Fitzhugh and her daughters, and to Phil Ridgway, and to Gail Ryder and her son Jason, and to John Flowers, and to Sue Scott and Norma Shull of our church for organizing everything.
Prayers:
Leanne Gillespie asks for prayers for their son Justin, who is battling drug -related problems. He has stopped taking drugs, but has some liver damage, and doctors fear it may be long-term.
Susan Fitzhugh and Phil asked for prayers for some friends, a couple, Bernard and Donna: they decided to marry, and since then have had their air conditioning and refrigerator fail, and their dog got beat up by a cat... they're trying to keep their marriage plans and their relationship together, but they're struggling. Phil also asked for prayers for friends of his sister Crystal and himself; Dwayne and Missy. Missy is pregnant, and this past week they learned that her baby has no heartbeat. They must face an early delivery; please pray with us that God will work in their lives and give them comfort. Candy, by the way, is facing knee (ACL) surgery at the end of June.
Jim McManamey came to Sunday school class, and reported that Claudia is continuing her slow recovery. She is getting around well in their house, and no longer needs the walker there. She still has a ways to go. Jim is hoping that she will be able to come to Sunday School class as well soon. You can, as always, visit read Jim's latest updates on their journal and show your support at: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/claudiamcmanamey.
Jim also mentioned his friend Bill Blecka -- we've written before about him requesting prayers. He has cancer of the esophagus. and now a new tumor has appeared behind the first. We pray for him and his family, for comfort and peace in God's will.
John Clement asks for continuing prayers for his son Jay; he is still clean and sober in his third week after rehabilitation. Melanie, Jay's wife, has filed for divorce, and Jay is very sad and depressed. We pray for him to find a way forward and, if he can, the Way that will lift his soul.
Reminders: we are continuing to pray for the Bolton family. Also, Lydia Flowers and Heather Zerkle, and other volunteers, are preparing for Vacation Bible School, in late June. Please be in prayer about VBS and consider how you might be able to turn your talents to helping...
We continue to remember and pray for the people suffering and trying to rebuild in Haiti.
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