Pentecost Sunday in McCamey

Joys from this morning:
+Pastor Charles shared the news that he's accepted a one-year residency in the Pastoral Care department of the VA hospital in San Antonio starting in mid-June.
+The recent graduates from McCamey High School including Kendra V. (Henry W.'s granddaughter).
+Kaleigh W. graduated from Texas Tech last Friday.
+Derek W. has one more week in Afghanistan and will be back in Texas in time for his daughter to be born in June.
+Gary & Luanne E. are celebrating their 39th anniversary.
+Sherry P. had several family members visiting last week and others who are celebrating birthdays this week.
+Guests in worship this morning.

Concerns from this morning:
+We remember on Memorial Day those Armed Forces members who gave their life in the service of our Country.  Derek W.'s unit lost two members last week in Afghanistan.
+Prayers for the people on the Pacific coast of Mexico who are bracing for the arrival of the first hurricane of the year, Hurricane Bud.  Prayers also for the southeast US who are waiting for the arrival of Tropical Storm Beryl.
+Roy and Alice K. will be returning soon due to concerns about Roy's health.
+Prayers for those traveling on this holiday weekend.

Healing prayers:
Everette A., Nadine A., Elena B., Sandy C., Rick C., Billy C., Denise D., Ardell E., Bob F., Samantha F., Jennifer F., Louisa G., Terri G., Elizabeth H., Sara H., Roy K., Julie L., Dusty R., Colton W., Jean V., Jessica V., 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.