​Grace and Peace, Y'all!
Hope that your week is off to a blessed start.  
This is a great week for me, as the manse bathroom has been finished.  It looks great and it's equally great knowing that the termite damage in the walls has been repaired.  Thank you, all of you, for your support to make it happen.

We have several prayer requests 
Vicky (Glenda's friend) - that she may have hope and peace
Stacy (Glenda's friend) - for her healing
Travelers
LaVone - for comfort and fast healing 
Gloria (Teresa Brake's sister) healing after surgery and infection
Susie Martinez - grief for sister Charlotte
For Elmer, awaiting ultrasound results - that all shall be well
The Morris Family
Ruth - continued health troubles

As I was preparing for this past Sunday's sermon, I ran across this article.  It describes what a doctor found doing research at Duke University on patients and the effects of prayer.  Here's a link: What Religion Can Do for Your Health.  His research has been criticized from a scientific point of view, but I do like what he has to say about the benefits we gain from prayer, and having a community of believers to care and pray for you.  

Quay County Fair  August 14-17  Fair Barn Exhibit Hall  Quay Co Ext Office
The County Fair is coming!  There is a theme this year of "Learning Life" on the fair book.  This year, I would like our church's booth to have a theme about "God Calling."  We will have (thanks, Richard Randals) free cell phone accessories printed with our church's name.  And, I think it should display clearly our church's missions as a show of our "calling" as a church.  All who would like to help me with a display of a giant cell phone, please let me know asap!  This is going to be fun :)  All interested people are asked to visit with me after church this Sunday, bring a sack lunch and we'll brainstorm!  

It's hard to believe that August is just around the corner.  One of my favorite parts about the County Fair is we often get some big and beautiful thunderstorms!  Let's pray for rain, as we certainly need some.

This Week:
Tomorrow and Friday at 10:00AM Exercise, Eat and Pray
No Yoga this week, as we haven't enough people for a class.
Sunday, August 4th Worship and Holy Communion  (Anna Lee Schuster is the August Communion Deacon)
Sunday, August 4th - County Fair Planning Meeting after church - bring a brown bag lunch and we'll brainstorm

Friends, I hope that you have a blessed week ahead.  And remember that prayer is good for your health.

Hugs 
Rev. Amy 

​Grace and Peace be with you!

Have you ever had weeks (or months?) when all your plans seem to be derailed with God's plans?  It has been that way with me.  

As the contractors continue to work on the manse bathroom, we also have added 2 back procedures to our week's agenda.  Please pray for Russell to have successful "surgeries" this week.  It will be this afternoon and then on Thursday this week.  They will be outpatient and not extremely invasive.  It will be the first 2 of 4 he will need.  Thank you!

We have other prayers to add:
Susie Martinez and her family in grief for Charlotte Paiz.  Today at 10:00am I will have a funeral service for her at our church.
Travelers
LaVone Bond - resting, doing better, will return to Amarillo this week
The Fowlers
Gloria (Teresa Gallegos-Brake's sister) still battling infections

The Dutch Treat Dames will be meeting tomorrow at noon at the Cornerstone Deli!  Don't forget to come hang out for a little fellowship.

Exercise, Eat and Pray plans to meet tomorrow at 10:00AM in the Fellowship Hall.  All are welcome to join us for some exercise and coffee time.  

Thanks to all who helped out at Potluck on Sunday, and thanks for all the delicious food.  We'll do it again on the 3rd Sunday of August.  

I do hope that your week is filled with God's blessings and joy.  And, don't forget to pass it on.
Love,
Rev. Amy 

Dear Friends in Christ:
I received a question concerning the prayer request about our "church going through changes."  I just wish to clarify that there are a number of unspoken prayer requests coming to me lately.  In addition, we are always a congregation in transition, as we are so small and seeking to be faithful keepers of God's mission, our worship and our resources.  That's all I meant by that short prayer request.  

Smile!  God loves you... and it's good for your complexion.
Love
Rev. Amy 

Dear Friends in Christ,
We had a nice rain at the manse last night!  Not a LOT of rain, but at least it damped down everything and gave us a good lightning show. 

Sabbath at the manse was an adventure, as Russell and I have been housebreaking a couple of rescue dogs.  Right now it's fun, food and recreation as they learn about house rules and get to know each other better.  Bruce is getting treatment for a skin condition.

As the plumber is coming to the house today, I will not be hosting yoga at the church.  He will be here for an unknown time.

As a result, I will be available mostly by phone, as the bathroom here gets work done.  

Prayers:
Emily Priddy's dad
Gloria (after leg surgery)
Susie Martinez and her family in their grief for her sister
Travelers
Lynn Hudson and her daughter
Those affected by flooding, hurricanes and earthquakes
The people of Hawaii affected by fires
Our church going through changes
Ruth Johnson
Will Sims, continuing to improve
The Morris family

Friends, my hope is that you endeavor to see God's work wherever you are today.  Be a blessing to someone else.
In Christ,
Rev. Amy

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Dear Friends in Christ:
Greetings!  Hope your week is off to a great start!

I also hope that you had a joy-filled and fun July 4th.  

Last week, we had a service in our sanctuary for Don Sieglen.  It was a small but strong turnout with support to his wife and daughter.  Thank you, for even though they are not members of our church, it meant a lot that we could open the church doors to welcome them in.  

Today, there will be a Session meeting in the Library.  An agenda will be sent by email to the Elders shortly.  Therefore, I will be able to set up the yoga class, but I will not be able to participate.  I'll touch base with the yoga bunch to see who can come.  

Thanks to Nancy Mueller, playing the music on Sunday and to Deacon Theresa Goldston, for setting up the communion service!

After the wedding, we are finding a pattern of life.  Thanks to all who have shown us so much love and support!

Prayers:
Lynn Hudson and daughter, each undergoing cancer treatment 
Gloria (Teresa Brake's sister) - infections after surgery
Susie Martinez and her family - after the passing of her sister, Charlotte 
People in CA - following the two earthquakes last week
Emily Priddy traveling to visit her dad (and helping him out)
Ruth Johnson (continuing health concerns)
Marjorie McKenzie - after stent placement
Ron Wilmot - following heart surgery
Sieglen family - in their grief for Don
The Morris Family
Lucille Andrada - thanksgiving for successful eye surgery; the next will be July 16th
Wayne and Sharon Huffman - for health and strength
Sonia - Betty Ragan's daughter, who is rehabilitating after a stroke
Robert Hoefer - seeking treatment in Santa Fe

I hope I remembered all of the prayer requests I have received lately.  It sometimes feels like where there are a few needs, there are many.  Please let me know if there are other prayer needs I have overlooked!


May you have a blessed and hope-filled day. 
Much love,
Rev. Amy
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