Joys and concerns from this morning's service

Joys from this morning:+Joan C. and Gloria O. were back with us after being under the weather.
+Belinda got to hold Ashor B. all service-long.
+Colton W. had succesful radiation treatments and may get to come home for a few days.
+A good turn-out from students, staff, teachers and FUMC members at last week's final Badgers for Christ lunch. 
+We're looking forward to the ice cream social for the senior class on May 16th.

Concerns from this morning:
+Arnold W., a former resident of McCamey, has been diagnosed with cancer.
+Tony A. is having some health concerns.
+Derek W.'s unit goes out on a four-day patrol this week.
+Nadine A. is having health concerns.
+Tom V. (husband of Pastor A.'s mother) has been diagnosed with cancer.
+Churches and others recovering from the tornadoes that struck near Dallas recently. UMCOR is still on the scene providing relief and support. Visit this link to learn more.
+Traveling mercies for those away from worship this week.

Special Prayers: Please lift the delegates gathering from across the globe as the The 2012 General Conference of The United Methodist Church begins on Tuesday in Tampa, Florida. Visit this link to follow the work of the General Conference.

Healing prayers: Tony A., Nadine A., Elena B., Sandy C., Billy C., Denise D., Bob F., Samantha F., Louisa G., Terri G., Elizabeth H., Sara H., Julie L., Glen S., Colton W., Tom V., Arnold W., and Simone W.

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