Mother's Day in Iraan

There were four kittens greeting Pastor & Belinda this morning!

What a blessing it was to come together on Mother's Day for fellowship, learning, and worship!

Joys from this morning:
+We received an amazing blessing this past week: over 6" of rain!  And the forecast is for more tonight/Monday!!!
+Dottie M. is doing better, health-wise.
+James and Deanna J.'s new home in Kerrville suffered only minor damage when a tree fell against their home, the result of the heavy rains.
+Ronnie W. had a great visit with grandson Colton last week.  The first in a long time (due to Colton's cancer treatments).
+Belinda A. had a great visit with family in Colorado.  Belinda and her mother went to attend the graduation of a niece from the Univ. of Colorado - she earned a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in five years!
+The Capenter's family pew, with a surprise visit by their son Terry and his wife.
+The Mann's daughters were with us.
+Pat S. brought copies of her famous brownie recipie (the brownies were a hit at the luncheon for the Iraan High School seniors).
+Renea K. is now in a nursing home and is doing better.
+The Bible study is concluding Ephesians this morning, they begin Philippians next Sunday.

Concerns from this morning:
+Lee M. is feeling under the weather today.
+Pastor Charles' mother, Jean V. (who lives in Florida) was diagnosed with a second form of cancer last week.
+Those absent from our worship service today.

Continued Prayers for Healing:
Aaron B., Tommy B., Jonnie D., Denise D., Greg H., Steven H., Billie Lou H., Renea K., Julie L., Dottie M., Lee M., Shane M., Kathy P., Naomi S., Jean V., Tom V., Colton W., and Barbara 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 +Victims of natural disasters +Countries fighting for freedom +Unspoken requests.