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“Be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Matthew 28:20
The Bible contains several promises from God. This sounds like one of them, don’t you think? “I am with you always,” He says. I know that in my heart, but I’m not sure that I consciously think about it that often. One of the things that makes God, God,
is that He can be with all of us at all times. So, when things are rough and we even have a hard time believing it, He is there! When things are good and we get busy with our own agenda – God is there! When we become aware of His presence, we are
likely to respond in the way that is pleasing to Him. When we fail, God is still there to grant forgiveness and yet another chance. Thank you God, for your promises!
Kay Bjerke, Prayer Ministry Coordinator
Can you imagine being a shepherd in the fields that night? Suddenly you see an angel right there in your midst. Scripture tells us the glory of the Lord shone around them. What do you think that was – a light maybe? To top it all off the Angel spoke, “Be not afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people; for to you is born this day in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you, you will find a babe wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” Then, would you believe, there were a multitude of other angels praising God! If you had been one of those shepherds, how would you feel? Disbelief? Shock? Total awe? Well after the angels left, the shepherds abandoned their flocks and in faith went to Bethlehem to see for themselves. What will we do to seek a special experience with Jesus this Christmas?
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Please continue to remember Roger Kooiman, Caleb Peterson, Mike Fern, and Barb Shank in their battles with cancer. Almira LaPitz is recovering from a hip replacement, Jeanne Lang is suffering from a serious car accident, Naomi Widell’s sister-in-law is recovering from surgery, Dawn Grinnell’s nephew is home from being born premature but still needs to stay well and strong, and all still need our prayers.
Please keep the Boumeester family in your prayers as they grieve the death of Ron. Also the Hartmon family as they grieve the death of Bob Hartmon, Sr.
On-going prayer concerns at Cross Lutheran: Nona Sullwold, Renay Briese, Monica Jensen, Elsie Takle, and their families.
Remember those who are unemployed and are looking for work, and also those serving in the military; especially, Dan Jacobs and Mike Gunderson and their families.
We would like updatesfrom those of you who have asked for prayer for yourself or someone else. If you would like to join the Prayer Ministry Fellowship in the ministry of intercessory prayer, or have a prayer request, please call Sue at 749-3038, Kay at 381-5802 or Pastor Simpson at 749-3551. You may email Kay at – kmnbjerke@pressenter.comand Sue at – scody5656@yahoo.com.
If you would like to pray with a Prayer Minister please call one of the following persons:
Karen or Myron Cowles 688-2627
Diane Ullom 425-9719
Luella Ramberg 977-0571
Kay Bjerke 381-5802
Mary Ellen Melby 749-3280
Teri Peterson 749-3502
Please talk to one of the above persons if you feel called to become a Prayer Minister. If you know anyone who could use the help of Prayers in Motion,or if you can be involved in that ministry contact- Mary Dykstra at 749-3975. Picture Prayers is a program designed for ongoing prayers for the Confirmation through graduation age group. If you have not had your picture taken, please contact Kay or Gwen Couch.
- Kay Bjerke, Prayer Ministry
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