Joys & concerns from July 10

(from the Colona UMC - Colona, IL)

Joys:
+Volunteers in the nursery today.
+The sound of children in our church!
+The church members who serve in our community.
+Visits from friends and family.
+Our guest in the worship service.
+Air conditioning!
+Ashley & Abby helping as ushers.

Concerns:
+Rain is needed.
+Those who are fighting the fires on our behalf.
+Those dealing with the consequences of the fires.
+The world's newest country, the South Sudan, is beginning the long recovery after decades of civil war. +People struggling with life.
+Those traveling this weekend.
+Our church.
+The McCamey community.
+The residents of the McCamey Convalescent Center.
+Unspoken prayer requests.

Healing prayers for: Shirley C.B., Miley B., Louise C., Edna E.B. (Theodora's sister), Sheila H. (Belinda's mother), Verla F., Warren F., Charles H. (in a hospice in Missouri); Colton, the six-month old grandson of Ronnie Ward (Iraan).