Prayers of the People - June 10 - 16, 2007

Thanks and Praise

Kelly and Sara, and their children, John, Allison, and Will, are safely settled in their "new home with a yard with grass to play in!" in Naperville, Illinois. Ask the Lord to bless their lives there, especially their search for a new church home (a picture is posted in the side room).

The 2007 Walk for Hunger on May 6 drew more than 43,000 participants, and raised in excess of $3.3 million to help feed families and individuals in need, through grants to 400 state-wide emergency food programs. Thank God for giving people generous hearts and strong legs!

Needs and Concerns

Rev. Wayne Parrish, a former member of this church, now our Presbytery's Executive, flew to Richmond, Virginia last week because of the unexpected death of his father. It's an especially heavy loss in view of the death of Wayne's mother less than six months ago. Pray that he will be able to grieve, yet cling to his hope in Jesus Christ.

Rev. Aaron Hicks, a former Intern here, now working with internationals in Granada, Spain, sent us an urgent request for prayer last Thursday. His mother had just phoned to say that his father was being rushed to the hospital due to a heart attack. Rev. James Hicks recovered from a previous one 3 years ago. Pray that he will again be stabilized, strengthened and healed.

Let's pray for all those who are separated from their loved ones by war, imprisonment, or economic hardship. Pray, too, for those who are missing, and those who wait for them. Lord, have mercy.

As our nation's leaders debate the course of the war in Iraq, may they humbly ask God to grant them insight, moral courage, and a genuine desire for a non-partisan, peaceful solution to the conflict there and here at home.

Announcements

WE WELCOME TODAY The Spirit and Truth Dance Ministry of Jubilee Christian Church in Mattapan, under the direction of Sumaya White. We're grateful for their joy and discipline as they lead us in worshiping God through beautiful movement and sound.

LOOKING FOR WORK? Employment opportunities for qualified people are available with the City of Cambridge, in several departments. See the list which is posted in the side room. Tell your friends.

THE "COMPANIONS IN CHRIST" group will meet here at the church at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19. The last gathering, possibly on Tuesday, July 3, has yet to be confirmed.

TEENS: THINKING ABOUT A SUMMER JOB? You can grow in your faith, help others do the same, and earn $150 a week as a counselor at CAMP WILMOT, our Presbyterian camp in New Hampshire. Contact Jlene Root at 603-594-0224.

COPIES OF OUR CHURCH'S ANNUAL REPORT are available on the back table. Please pick one up and carefully read it.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CHURCH'S
2007 GRADUATES!

Image of "Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Other Diseases" is from the Micah Challenge site