Blessings in Iraan

 Joys from this morning:

+Kirke M. reported that fourteen young women (at First UMC in Monahans) who were confirmed last week!
+Cooler weather and the chance for rain this week.
+Prayers for the young people at the Texas Challenge Academy in Sheffield. Some of these teens took part in a recent walk for Autism Awareness and other took part in a walk for MS.
+Cole B., a student from Iraan H.S., earned a place at the state track meet in the high hurdles.
+Pastor Charles shared his counted cross-stitch works with the congregation.
+Krispy Kreme donuts during our fellowship time!
+We are looking forward to the annual lunch for the Iraan High School seniors this coming Wednesday (May 2 @ Noon).

Concerns from this morning:
+The family of the Wade and Kyle Richardson (from Ozona).
+Callie Jo A. hurt her knee this past week.  She also has the last big exam of the semester coming up.
+Prayers for the young people at the Texas Challenge Academy in Sheffield.
+Those absent from worship this week.
+Lee M. is at a wedding in Canadian, Texas (Dottie is being cared for here in Iraan).
+Student, faculty & staff at the Iraan schools who entering the final weeks of the school year.

Special Prayers: Please continue to lift the delegates gathered at the 2012 General Conference of The United Methodist Church in Tampa, Florida.  The General Conference continues through Friday, May 4th.  Visit this link to follow the work of the General Conference.

Continued Prayers for Healing:Callie Jo A., Aaron B., Tommy B., Jonnie D., Denise D., Greg H., Steven H., Billie Lou H., Burton L., Julie L., Shane M., Kathy P., Naomi S., Tom V., and Colton 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.