(Posted May 19th by PB...also found within May 20th
--------------------------------------- Worship Notes)Thank you for remembering these prayer concerns.
We offer prayers of praise & petition.
*For those in need of healing, comfort, strength, etc. :
Jan Schrupp (Knee surgery rehab)
Sharon Muth (Knee surgery rehab)
Phil Klenk (Knee surgery rehab)
Bill Richer (Hospitalized)
Lois Majeski (WGSC after recent hospitalization)
Darrel Kaaz (Back surgery)
Orlo Anderson (Heart surgery)
Kim Begeman (Knee surgery rehab)
Marge Richer (Knee surgery rehab)
Pastor Paul Bortnem (Chemo/radiation)
-May all listed above, possess the personal comfort of Christ's presence within, sustained in their faith, and encouraged by those who love & appreciate them.
*For those who face:
difficult decisions, family struggles, financial worries,
chronic pain, various emotional health challenges, etc.
-May you find sufficient healing & clarity for your life in God's grace. (Read Rom. 8:18-39)
*For those who grieve the death of cherished ones:
members, friends & relatives of PLC
...Hertha Krueger (died May 19th, 94 yrs of age)
...Matt Kruggel
...Marvin "Mike Jackson
...Elizabeth Fatticci
...Paul Thompson
-May the power of Christ's resurrection ring loud and clear as you grieve. As you heal may God's Holy Spirit call you to a faith active in the love of Christ. (Read John ch. 14)
*For all of us to hear the Gospel call to faithful witness & service in Christ crucified & risen! (Read Jn. 15:1-17)
*For our ELCA Bishop Mark Hanson & staff, and our Synod Bishop Jon Anderson & staff & all partnership ministries.
*For those attempting to recover, survive, find healing, etc. in the aftermath of various natural disasters, tragedies, or victimization at the hand(s) of sick, evil minded people.
-May we respond to each humanitarian need with our best efforts giving because we are called to practice compassion for those in need. (Read Mt. 25:31-46)
*For Pastor Ted & Jane Zimmerman (Hong Kong) missionary family we help support
*For Jennifer & Jessica Polzin (urban evangelism & ministry,
Cincinnati, OH)
*For sufficient rainfall for our crops, gardens, lawns, lakes,
*For safety during the spring planting season
*Grace, safety, & guidance for our high school graduates:
...Jordan Black, Courtney Hanson, Brandon Kuehn, Kimberly Kuehn, Hannah Miner, Danielle Polzin, Danny Sanchez, John Valdez
*Thanks for another year of Sunday School ministry...thank you kids, parents, teachers & staff