Sunday, April 15, 2012

Holy Humor Sunday

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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