Joys and Concerns from this morning

 
Thanks to all the faithful disciples who shared in today's worship and fellowship! 

Bradyn M. and Bradyn M. were on hand to serve as ushers - Coy C. was our greeter - Debbie W. was our child minder - Donny W. was our reader - Gloria O. prepared the communion table -  Cytha P. was our amazingly talented pianist - seven members of the choir lent their voices in praise of our God - Jean M. and Glen S. shared the counting of the offering - and Gary & Luanne E. prepared and coordinated the fellowship meal!

Following the worship service, the congregation gathered in the fellowship hall for a potluck meal in honor of Pastor Charles & Belinda Alkula.  It was a wonderful time together - the Alkulas were touched by the generous expressions received from the community.

Joys:
+Cadyn and Rueben are having fun playing t-ball!  Dollie L.’s Uncle Erwin was recently featured in the San Angelo paper. +It was nice to have Cleon H. visiting. +Birthdays: Roy K. (76) and Cadyn M. (4).  Theodora’s granddaughter, Sloan B., celebrated her 6^th anniversary. +The fantastic meal we enjoyed after worship today.  Donna & Donny were able to be with family last week to meet Derek & Whitney's new daughter, Brinley June W. +One of the Coe’s grandaughters was named an Academic All-American. +Good fellowship at United Methodist Men.

Concerns:
+Family of Deputy Mike Smith. +Family of VyolaLaNelle Pat Sargent.  +Family of C.S. 'Strick' Posey.

Prayers for healing: Everette A., Nadine A., Elena B., Sandy C., Billy C., Ardell E., Samantha F., Louisa G., Terri G., Elizabeth H., Roy K., Cory S., Colton W., Arnold W., and Simone W..

Continued prayers: +our church +our community youth +our schools, including athletes, coaches, teachers & students +our military members and their families +the homeless +the unemployed +our nation, government & leaders +victims of natural disasters +countries fighting for freedom +unspoken requests.