Prayer List
Open unto me, light for my darkness
Open unto me, courage for my fear
Open unto me, hope for my despair
Open unto me, peace for my turmoil
Open unto me, joy for my sorrow
Open unto me, strength for my weakness
Open unto me, wisdom for my confusion
Open unto me, forgiveness for my sins
Open unto me, tenderness for my toughness
Open unto me, love for my hates
Open unto me, Your Self for myself
Lord, Lord, open unto me!
Poem by Howard Thurman
This week we pray for:
Debbie Hostetler
Prayers for Debbie as she prepares for a total gastrectomy Friday morning, March 5. Please also hold the children of Debbie and Gabe, Isaac and Jasmine in prayers as they await test results to determine whether they carry the same gene for this specific type of stomach cancer.
Eric, Linda Barbu's nephew
Eric's biopsy results revealed a rare and aggressive form of cancer in 3 lymph nodes. Prayers for him as he prepares for chemotherapy.
Linda Barbu's sister Kathy and husband John
Prayers for Kathy as she continues her chemotherapy and for her husband John who is grappling with an ulcer.
Bill Houston, Linda Houston's son
Prayers for Bill who will have a heart cauterization on March 9.
Linda Houston's dear friend Bill Geiger and his daughter Karen
Karen, Bill's daughter and only living relative, was recently diagnosed with cancer that spread to her entire body. Prayers for her and Bill as they process this heartbreaking news.
John Haring, friend of David Gillespie
Prayers for David as he grieves the loss of his dear friend from college to Covid-19.
Prayers of gratitude for those of you who have so generously contributed to our Souper Bowl of Caring drive. This year your gifts totaling $849 will support the warming center run by the Salvation Army.
We pray for healing along our many societal chasms. May we all seek ways to work for the common good!
Continued prayers for those affected by the Covid pandemic. We pray for healthcare workers and for the smooth and speedy administration of the vaccines. Let us continue to be vigilant and do our part in keeping everybody safe by wearing masks and staying at home.
May we be mindful especially of those who have lost loved ones, who are alone, without support and care during these days. Let us sow seeds of hope and joy through small acts of kindness and love!
