Monday, June 30, 2008
PRAYERS AT THE ALTAR, June 28 & 29
- the family of Dorothy E who passed away at age 92 on 6/28.
- Donna, who needs a kidney transplant. We pray that she has rehabbed enough to come home Tuesday or Wednesday. – Don, Pat, & Krista
- we thank You for Donna’s recovery so far and also for the advances in Donna’s grandma’s, Rose L’s, condition. – Don, Pat, & Krista
- Gary T (sp.), that his eye, which he just had surgery on, will have sight restored.
- Michelle, a friend of Carol S, who will be going through chemotherapy soon.
- Anita M’s best friend, Dina Wand her family, as Dina was just diagnosed with malignant breast cancer. – Anita Mugnai
- those suffering from addictions. Send Your Holy Spirit to pursue them relentlessly and bring them back to You and Your love. - Anonymous
- all the people and kids who weren’t able to go to Church or Vacation Bible School, and chose to play their video games or did their own thing instead. – Dominic C
- thanks for the celebration of Spencer’s 8th birthday! We are so blessed!
- children going away to Camp this Summer. - Anonymous
- thanks to God for allowing me to pass the State Board of Nursing Examination. – Teri P
- peace and acceptance of the death of our family dog. – Teri P
- safety for travelers. - Anonymous
- gratitude to God for giving success to efforts of those who made July 4th possible.
- thanksgiving for everyone who helped out with Vacation Bible School and for all the youth who were able to attend. May we all continue to spread the truths that we learned, wherever He sends us. – Pastor R
- Independence Day and it’s celebration. Many thanks for those who have made it possible for us to live in a free country to enjoy the freedoms given through Christ. – Pastor R
- ‘Faith in Action’ and it’s volunteers, as they serve to meet the needs of Seniors in McHenry Country. – Pastor R
- Donna, who needs a kidney transplant. We pray that she has rehabbed enough to come home Tuesday or Wednesday. – Don, Pat, & Krista
- we thank You for Donna’s recovery so far and also for the advances in Donna’s grandma’s, Rose L’s, condition. – Don, Pat, & Krista
- Gary T (sp.), that his eye, which he just had surgery on, will have sight restored.
- Michelle, a friend of Carol S, who will be going through chemotherapy soon.
- Anita M’s best friend, Dina Wand her family, as Dina was just diagnosed with malignant breast cancer. – Anita Mugnai
- those suffering from addictions. Send Your Holy Spirit to pursue them relentlessly and bring them back to You and Your love. - Anonymous
- all the people and kids who weren’t able to go to Church or Vacation Bible School, and chose to play their video games or did their own thing instead. – Dominic C
- thanks for the celebration of Spencer’s 8th birthday! We are so blessed!
- children going away to Camp this Summer. - Anonymous
- thanks to God for allowing me to pass the State Board of Nursing Examination. – Teri P
- peace and acceptance of the death of our family dog. – Teri P
- safety for travelers. - Anonymous
- gratitude to God for giving success to efforts of those who made July 4th possible.
- thanksgiving for everyone who helped out with Vacation Bible School and for all the youth who were able to attend. May we all continue to spread the truths that we learned, wherever He sends us. – Pastor R
- Independence Day and it’s celebration. Many thanks for those who have made it possible for us to live in a free country to enjoy the freedoms given through Christ. – Pastor R
- ‘Faith in Action’ and it’s volunteers, as they serve to meet the needs of Seniors in McHenry Country. – Pastor R
Monday, June 23, 2008
PRAYERS AT THE ALTAR, June 21&22
PLEASE OFFER PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING FOR:
“MATTHEW’S 9TH BIRTHDAY June 24. We are so blessed to have such a special boy!” (Stacy)
“TOM’S 17TH BIRTHDAY June 25.”
“OUR SON JIM, who celebrates his birthday June 22, that he may hear Your voice amid new challenges in the coming year.” (Nancy & Ed)
“WE THANK THE LORD for the good health of Martha P who will celebrate her 92nd birthday June 23.” (Del)
PLEASE OFFER PRAYERS FOR:
OUR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS AND CHILDREN, for a week of learning, love & fun!
A VERY IMPORTANT DECISION. “How do we ever know what God’s will is?”
“SCOTT S, that he will return safely from Ghana, and recover from malaria.”
“DONNA, who needs a kidney transplant. Thank You, God for helping her heal, and that she is getting stronger. She may be coming home in about a week.” (Don & Pat)
“MATTHEW’S 9TH BIRTHDAY June 24. We are so blessed to have such a special boy!” (Stacy)
“TOM’S 17TH BIRTHDAY June 25.”
“OUR SON JIM, who celebrates his birthday June 22, that he may hear Your voice amid new challenges in the coming year.” (Nancy & Ed)
“WE THANK THE LORD for the good health of Martha P who will celebrate her 92nd birthday June 23.” (Del)
PLEASE OFFER PRAYERS FOR:
OUR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS AND CHILDREN, for a week of learning, love & fun!
A VERY IMPORTANT DECISION. “How do we ever know what God’s will is?”
“SCOTT S, that he will return safely from Ghana, and recover from malaria.”
“DONNA, who needs a kidney transplant. Thank You, God for helping her heal, and that she is getting stronger. She may be coming home in about a week.” (Don & Pat)
Monday, June 16, 2008
PRAYERS AT THE ALTAR, JUNE 14&15, 2008
PLEASE OFFER PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING:
“FOR THE BIRTH OF EVERETT, born to Kris & Lisa.”
ON THE 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF ED AND LOIS SCHULMEISTER, June 15.
“FOR IRENE AND CHUCK, for all the years they have been together, being there for each other. Thank You, God.” (Loretta)
FOR CAMERON’S SUCCESSFUL SURGERY. Cam came home June 12.
PLEASE OFFER PRAYERS FOR:
“DONNA JARVA, who needs a kidney transplant and needs to recover from colon surgery.” (Don & Pat)
“A FRIEND AND COWORKER with health problems.” (Teri)
“JAKE scheduled for lung surgery this week.” (Chris & Ute’s nephew)
“MICHELLE, a friend of Carol, going for surgery.”
“LOIS, in Northern Illinois Medical Center for a persistent Urinary Tract Infection.”
“THOSE CONTINUING TO STRUGGLE WITH ADDICTION: Send Your Spirit to pursue them relentlessly so that they may come to know Your love, Your Way, Your forgiveness, Your peace, and Your power.”
“SCOTT as he travels in Ghana.”
FATHERS: Gracious Lord, in Your abundant mercy, and through no worthiness on our own, You have called us by Your own Name, “Father.” You have entrusted to us precious souls, who have been redeemed by our Lord Jesus, that we may bring them up here on earth so they be Yours in the glories of eternal life with You. Give us grace, so that our children may grow up with healthy bodies, believing hearts, and obedient minds. Give us Your Holy Spirit, so that we may be good Christian fathers, examples in word and deed in our homes, and in our daily lives. We ask this in the name of Jesus, Friend of children, and the Savior of us all. Amen.
“FOR THE BIRTH OF EVERETT, born to Kris & Lisa.”
ON THE 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF ED AND LOIS SCHULMEISTER, June 15.
“FOR IRENE AND CHUCK, for all the years they have been together, being there for each other. Thank You, God.” (Loretta)
FOR CAMERON’S SUCCESSFUL SURGERY. Cam came home June 12.
PLEASE OFFER PRAYERS FOR:
“DONNA JARVA, who needs a kidney transplant and needs to recover from colon surgery.” (Don & Pat)
“A FRIEND AND COWORKER with health problems.” (Teri)
“JAKE scheduled for lung surgery this week.” (Chris & Ute’s nephew)
“MICHELLE, a friend of Carol, going for surgery.”
“LOIS, in Northern Illinois Medical Center for a persistent Urinary Tract Infection.”
“THOSE CONTINUING TO STRUGGLE WITH ADDICTION: Send Your Spirit to pursue them relentlessly so that they may come to know Your love, Your Way, Your forgiveness, Your peace, and Your power.”
“SCOTT as he travels in Ghana.”
FATHERS: Gracious Lord, in Your abundant mercy, and through no worthiness on our own, You have called us by Your own Name, “Father.” You have entrusted to us precious souls, who have been redeemed by our Lord Jesus, that we may bring them up here on earth so they be Yours in the glories of eternal life with You. Give us grace, so that our children may grow up with healthy bodies, believing hearts, and obedient minds. Give us Your Holy Spirit, so that we may be good Christian fathers, examples in word and deed in our homes, and in our daily lives. We ask this in the name of Jesus, Friend of children, and the Savior of us all. Amen.
Monday, June 09, 2008
PRAYERS AT THE ALTAR, June 7 & 8, 2008
PLEASE OFFER PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING FOR:
JULIA’S 12th Birthday June 8.
MARY S’S “39th” Birthday June 8.
CRAIG R, who cam home June 6, 11 weeks after he was severely injured in an auto accident on March 20th.
PLEASE OFFER PRAYERS FOR:
CAMERON H, who is scheduled for gastric bypass surgery June 10.
“DONNA J, who needs a kidney transplant. She also needs healing from colon surgery.”
“DONNA J’S FRIEND’S SISTER who is having brain surgery.”
“2 FAMILY MEMBERS, Denise & Tony who sustained injuries, including broken bones and internal injuries, in separate falls.”
“MICHELLE, co-worker of Carol S, who was just diagnosed with breast cancer.”
“OUR UNCLE ROB, who had hand surgery from a dog bite. Please help his hand to get better.”
“OUR NEPHEW JAKE who is growing in strength to face a third surgery on his lungs.”
“MY FRIEND who is having a difficult time with a controlling cousin.”
“A WAYWARD DAUGHTER who is homeless and in great physical, emotional & spiritual need.”
“SAFE TRAVEL FOR TIM and his school group who are spending 3 weeks in Germany, beginning June 12”
“MY FRIEND BILL’S FAMILY, because June 6, Bill committed suicide. Please pray that his family and friends can get through this time of grief.” (Krista)
JULIA’S 12th Birthday June 8.
MARY S’S “39th” Birthday June 8.
CRAIG R, who cam home June 6, 11 weeks after he was severely injured in an auto accident on March 20th.
PLEASE OFFER PRAYERS FOR:
CAMERON H, who is scheduled for gastric bypass surgery June 10.
“DONNA J, who needs a kidney transplant. She also needs healing from colon surgery.”
“DONNA J’S FRIEND’S SISTER who is having brain surgery.”
“2 FAMILY MEMBERS, Denise & Tony who sustained injuries, including broken bones and internal injuries, in separate falls.”
“MICHELLE, co-worker of Carol S, who was just diagnosed with breast cancer.”
“OUR UNCLE ROB, who had hand surgery from a dog bite. Please help his hand to get better.”
“OUR NEPHEW JAKE who is growing in strength to face a third surgery on his lungs.”
“MY FRIEND who is having a difficult time with a controlling cousin.”
“A WAYWARD DAUGHTER who is homeless and in great physical, emotional & spiritual need.”
“SAFE TRAVEL FOR TIM and his school group who are spending 3 weeks in Germany, beginning June 12”
“MY FRIEND BILL’S FAMILY, because June 6, Bill committed suicide. Please pray that his family and friends can get through this time of grief.” (Krista)
Monday, June 02, 2008
PRAYERS AT THE ALTAR May 31 & June 1, 2008
MY SUPERVISOR’S WIFE, for a return to good health, suffering from faintness and must rest.
BRITTANY, my daughter as she travels.
BILL S to help him to focus on his work this week.
UNCLE JOE, safe travels from Europe to Chicago.
LISA D, as she recovers from surgery on May 30 and as she begins chemo treatment in 3-4 weeks.
JAKE S, for healing and protection with complications accompanying a collapsed lung. He was scheduled for surgery.
STEPHANIE S who graduated from high school and is starting a future in nursing.
DONNA, recovering at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, thank you for prayers from our church’s people and the guiding hands of the surgeons and other health care people.
BABY AISLYN as she leads a new life in Christ through her baptism.
BRITTANY, my daughter as she travels.
BILL S to help him to focus on his work this week.
UNCLE JOE, safe travels from Europe to Chicago.
LISA D, as she recovers from surgery on May 30 and as she begins chemo treatment in 3-4 weeks.
JAKE S, for healing and protection with complications accompanying a collapsed lung. He was scheduled for surgery.
STEPHANIE S who graduated from high school and is starting a future in nursing.
DONNA, recovering at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, thank you for prayers from our church’s people and the guiding hands of the surgeons and other health care people.
BABY AISLYN as she leads a new life in Christ through her baptism.
