Joys & Concerns from July 17

JOYS
+Louise C. is back with us today.
+Birthdays: Connie M., Taylor A., Henry W.
+Anniversary: Debbie and Henry W.
+That Henry W. has made it one year past his initial diagnosis of cancer.
+Healing Mercies: Joann D. and Cleo D. (aka “Mama D”).
+Visiting family members and friends.
+This coming Wednesday’s dedication of the fountain outside the Wellness Center, beginning at 10:00 a.m. to acknowledge its gift to area communities, in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Shipman, Justin Lester and in honor of Amy Gray Lester.
+Our church.

CONCERNS
+Rain desperately needed.
+Our government and its leaders.
+Prayer for healing: Andy A., Edna Earl B. (Theodora M.’s sister), Miley B., Charles H. (currently in Christian Science Hospice Home in Missouri), Claire Richardson’s mother, Jane Harrison, who is terminally ill; Ronnie W.’s 6-month-old grandson Colton who is undergoing chemotherapy.
+Those involved with firefighting.
+Travelling mercies for family and friends … some of whom are in Louisianna, N.M., Texas (beach, lake, ranch), etc.
+Those struggling with life decisions.

Continuing Prayer Needs:
+Rain.  Our church.  Our Youth. Our Schools. Teachers/Students. Athletes/Coaches. Our country and its leaders. Our military (and their family members).  Countries fighting for freedom.  Unspoken requests.