The tradition that is "Holy Humor
Sunday" dates back many centuries to the Orthodox churches of eastern Europe.
“Holy Humor Sunday
services not only give Christians an opportunity for ongoing celebrations of the
greatest miracle in human history – Jesus’ resurrection – it also gives each of
us an opportunity to celebrate, and give thanks for, our own smaller
resurrections in this world and this life.”
— from The Joyfulnoiseletter
website.
Joys from this morning:
+Sara H. reports that the Crane band had awesome results from their recent competition.
+Eric H. reported that several of his students are going to state in track & field after recent successes at the regional meet.
+Jim and Mary W. are back from North Carolina.
Concerns from this morning:
+Sara H. has had some recent health concerns.
+Donny W.'s friend, Bob F., has some health issues.
+Those recovering from the recent tornadoes in Texas and other states.
Those absent from worship today were lifted up by name in our prayers: Tony A., Andy & Ruthie A., Ashor & Niki B., Marian B., Joan C., Gary & Luann E., Jack & Peggy G., Maurine J., Bobbie & Bill L., Dollie L., Brandon M., Cadyn, Larry & Connie M., Phil & Grace M., Gloria O., Sherry P., Ashley & Silvia R., Glen & Pam S., Lou Ann W., Donna W., Jace W., Kaleigh W., Melody W., and Whitney W.
Healing prayers: Nadine A.,
Elena B., Sandy C., Billy C., Denise D., Bob F., Samantha F., Louisa G., Terri G.,
Elizabeth H., Sara H., Julie L., Gloria O., Glen S., Colton 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.
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