Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
I am attempting to do this with a large cat holding down my elbow! God has a funny way of telling us to slow down.
This is a great week for all of us to have a moment to slow down. It is typical of this time of year in work and school to give everything a big PUSH before the holidays overtake us. And have you noticed that when Thanksgiving rolls around, our sense of time and the shape of our days begins to change?
I enjoy that time. The holidays can be stressful, but can give us lots of little moments to glimpse God in a different way. C.S. Lewis called moments like that "patches of Godlight," comparing it to the occasional spots of light that shine down on a forest floor. I think God tends to break through to us like that sometimes.
We had a nice service yesterday, including 4 visitors! Marcia and Paxton Blea were back. We were delighted that Paxton (4) recognized DJ (5) from soccer and they played together during the entire potluck dinner. We also had Steve and Lisa Farmer, who are in the process of moving here from Fort Worth. They have an RV rental business that they wish to relocate here. They intend to return, but could not stay for supper afterwards this time.
This Week:
Today - Pastor observes a Sabbath (probably cleaning the house!)
Today, Wednesday - Exercise, Eat and Pray meets at 10AM. Friday exercise is probably cancelled because of the holiday
Tuesday - Yoga at noon in Fellowship Hall
Wednesday at 2PM - I will be getting some of the decor out
Prayers:
Amy (Glenna Gray’s daughter) chronic medical issues
Betty (Alzheimer’s) and Dolores (paralyzed) – Glenda’s sisters
Bill Assini – fell, broken rib, in a lot of pain
Dorothy Randals’ Family in their loss
Elmer Schuster - leg pain
Family of Teresa Gallegos in their grief
Fay Birch – stage 4 cancer
Glenda Coles – awaiting shoulder surgery (early December)
Gloria Martinez (Teresa Gallegos’ sister) – healing after leg surgery
Jenna Morris – recovery from knee surgery (not much longer)
Lucy Jasper – Alzheimers/Dementia
Misty Tompkins and her family – stiff person syndrome, seeking experimental program
Victoria Sieglen and family – grief in loss of mother, Pat
People seeking jobs, and people seeking employees
Ruth Johnson – for general health
Sarah Hittson's daughter Marie - surgery
Schools, students, teachers and families
Sharon and Wayne Huffman – general health
Shay – Julie Sursa’s daughter
Susie – still seeking a car, planning for EMS school
Those struggling with addictions and/or mental health challenges during the holidays
Tommy Morris – for health and strength
Travelers, especially for the holidays
Advent is just around the corner! As we head closer to the day of our Savior's birth, when God took flesh to dwell among us, ask yourself, "How can God dwell in me this season?"
Who knows? You might come up with a great new mission idea.
Have a blessed week filled with peace and goodwill towards all.
Rev. Amy
575-708-0860
I am attempting to do this with a large cat holding down my elbow! God has a funny way of telling us to slow down.
This is a great week for all of us to have a moment to slow down. It is typical of this time of year in work and school to give everything a big PUSH before the holidays overtake us. And have you noticed that when Thanksgiving rolls around, our sense of time and the shape of our days begins to change?
I enjoy that time. The holidays can be stressful, but can give us lots of little moments to glimpse God in a different way. C.S. Lewis called moments like that "patches of Godlight," comparing it to the occasional spots of light that shine down on a forest floor. I think God tends to break through to us like that sometimes.
We had a nice service yesterday, including 4 visitors! Marcia and Paxton Blea were back. We were delighted that Paxton (4) recognized DJ (5) from soccer and they played together during the entire potluck dinner. We also had Steve and Lisa Farmer, who are in the process of moving here from Fort Worth. They have an RV rental business that they wish to relocate here. They intend to return, but could not stay for supper afterwards this time.
This Week:
Today - Pastor observes a Sabbath (probably cleaning the house!)
Today, Wednesday - Exercise, Eat and Pray meets at 10AM. Friday exercise is probably cancelled because of the holiday
Tuesday - Yoga at noon in Fellowship Hall
Wednesday at 2PM - I will be getting some of the decor out
Prayers:
Amy (Glenna Gray’s daughter) chronic medical issues
Betty (Alzheimer’s) and Dolores (paralyzed) – Glenda’s sisters
Bill Assini – fell, broken rib, in a lot of pain
Dorothy Randals’ Family in their loss
Elmer Schuster - leg pain
Family of Teresa Gallegos in their grief
Fay Birch – stage 4 cancer
Glenda Coles – awaiting shoulder surgery (early December)
Gloria Martinez (Teresa Gallegos’ sister) – healing after leg surgery
Jenna Morris – recovery from knee surgery (not much longer)
Lucy Jasper – Alzheimers/Dementia
Misty Tompkins and her family – stiff person syndrome, seeking experimental program
Victoria Sieglen and family – grief in loss of mother, Pat
People seeking jobs, and people seeking employees
Ruth Johnson – for general health
Sarah Hittson's daughter Marie - surgery
Schools, students, teachers and families
Sharon and Wayne Huffman – general health
Shay – Julie Sursa’s daughter
Susie – still seeking a car, planning for EMS school
Those struggling with addictions and/or mental health challenges during the holidays
Tommy Morris – for health and strength
Travelers, especially for the holidays
Advent is just around the corner! As we head closer to the day of our Savior's birth, when God took flesh to dwell among us, ask yourself, "How can God dwell in me this season?"
Who knows? You might come up with a great new mission idea.
Have a blessed week filled with peace and goodwill towards all.
Rev. Amy
575-708-0860
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