Blessings abounding in Iraan

The community was in a jolly mood today as we gathered for fellowship.  The recent rain/snow had brought a renewed sense of optimism and hope for the Iraan community.  Thanks to Kirke McKenzie for bringing a delicious casserole and to Marie Richardson for a tasty coffee cake to share this morning, and it wasn't even a potluck Sunday!

Joys from this morning's worship:

+Eddy C. is recovering nicely and is done with surgery!

+Colton W. had a great report from the doctors.

+We were blessed with some good rainfall last week.

+Iraan also had enough snow to actually make snowballs!

+Songbirds have been seen and heard in town.

+Bluebonnets (by the hospital) are benefiting from the recent moisture.

+The work on the paver stones by the hospital looks great.  The project will be completed once the wellness center is built.

+Pastor Charles had a great experience at the Two-year Academy for Spiritual Formation (in San Antonio) and with a brief visit with Belinda (in Georgia).

+Wanda Carpenter did a wonderful job bringing the message last week. 

+Dianna Sykes shared her musical gift with us during worship last week.

Concerns from this morning's worship:

+Colton still has one more round of chemo to go through.

+Prayers were asked for those absent from worship today.

+The family of Edith Roberts who passed away last Wednesday.

+Belinda was involved in a minor fender-bender Friday.

Prayers for healing:
Aaron B., Tommy B., Eddy C., Mac C., Jonnie D., Greg H., Steven H., Kameron H., Tommy H., Kash K., Shane M., Pat M., Kathy P., Naomi S., Eva S., Alfred T., and Colton W.

Continued prayers:
+Our church +Our community youth +Our schools, athletes, coaches, teachers & students +Our nation, government & leaders Our Military and their families +The homeless +The unemployed +Unspoken requests +Victims of natural disasters +Countries fighting for freedom.