By the Book Prayer Requests for Sunday 4/10/2011

Praises, travel mercies:
The ladies' retreat, by all accounts, was a great success -- marred only by Jacquie Ellis' vehicle being rear-ended at a stop light. No one was injured, thank the Lord; she had a full car. They were able to continue on the trip. Otherwise, much joy and fellowship, prayer and fun and sharing.
John and Lydia are back from Houston, after the funeral of her father and, the next week, of a close cousin. We continue to pray for comfort for the family. Meanwhile, John (with Lydia's help and urging) found a much better nursing home situation for his mother. This takes a huge weight off the family's heart. He also reports his sister is finally going to go through a probate process for her late husband's estate this month, and (whatever happens) it will be a relief to get this long awaited ordeal over with.
We ask for safe travels for Veronica, Cathy Clement's daughter, coming up for a week's visit next week.
Gail Ryder offered praises -- her two foster children (she's had them for several months) will be going to a family placement soon. Gail will be able to devote her full attention to Raven's senior year, proms and events.
We offer praises to the Lord for influencing our politician's thoughts away from a government shutdown this past weekend.

Prayer requests:
John Flowers offered praises and asked for prayers for the ongoing Truth Project class. We also continue to pray for Lydia and the Flowers family -- she is busy with Easter and VBS preparations.
Larry has a sore jaw and trouble opening his mouth fully. TMJ. We pray for recovery.
Cathy Clement's job interview seemed to go well; let's see now what happens next. She is praying over what decision she will have to make.
We continue to pray for Phil Ridgway and Sue Fitzhugh as they prepare for their wedding; for the Bolton family as they struggle; and for our church members and leaders.

Snack list for our class:
4/10: John and Cathy Clement
4/17:
4/24: John Flowers

Please send John C. a message if you want to add your name to the snack list.