Sunday in Iraan

Joys from this morning's service:
+Marie R.'s daughter, Ann, emailed her (from Kuwait City) yesterday that she was watching a goat sale in Louisiana involving family members.
+The buzzards are back!  Hummingbirds were seen at the Mann's on March 6th.
+Laura Lee (Wanda M.'s sister) is with us today!
+Belinda had a nice visit with her mother last week.
+Pastor Charles had a nice chat with his mother on the phone last Friday.
+A friend of the Alkula's from their time in the Navy (in Cornwall) has been accepted to attend a seminary in Wisconsin.
+Pastor Charles' Uncle Bob (who will be 89 on Wednesday) has joined the ranks of Facebook members!
+Jonnie D. (Wanda M.'s sister) and her husband, J.C., will be celebrating their 70th anniversary in the near future.
+Colton W. has a great picture on Facebook.  His health is improving a lot since his most recent medical treatments.

Concerns shared this morning:
+Burton L. is in the hospital.
+Wanda and Ed C. are taking care of an elderly relative this weekend.
+Traveling mercies for those not in worship with us this morning.
+The recovery work being done in those areas hit by the recent tornadoes through UMCOR (today is designated as The One Great Hour of Sharing).
+Ronnie W. has not been feeling well lately.

Continued Prayer Concerns:
Callie A., Aaron B., Tommy B., Jonnie D., Denise D., Greg H., Steven H., Tommy H., Billie Lou H., Kash K., Burton L., Julie L., Shane M., Pat M., Kathy P., Jack P., Mary R., Naomi S., Colton W., and Ronnie W.
Continued prayers:
+Our church +Our community youth +Our schools, athletes, coaches, teachers and students +Our nation, government, leaders +Our military and their families +The homeless +The unemployed +Unspoken requests +Victims of natural disasters +Countries fighting for freedom.