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Memorial Service for June Ashby
Sunday, May 25, 2008, 2:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church
You are invited to the service and to the family visitation which will follow
at the home of Debi Randolph, 937 Braun Road, Belpre.
Prayer Requests for Annual Conference
We are asking that the people of our congregation pray for the West Virginia Annual Conference while it is in session in June. We would like volunteers to pray for the decisions made, activities scheduled, and the persons involved. There will be sign-up sheets available later so that you can make a commitment to pray for specific issues listed below. Of course, you are encouraged to start praying now.
United Methodist People in Prayer
The United Methodist People In Prayer (UMPIP) have been meeting in three pilot churches in our District – First UMC, St Andrew’s UMC, and Stout Memorial UMC since November. We pray specifically for the United Methodist Churches of the World and its Bishops in addition to leaders and programs of our Little Kanawha District and local congregations.
One of our prayers now is for the General, Jurisdictional and Annual Conferences that will be held this spring and summer. We also pray for the delegates and for the topics that will be discussed. We have written notes of encouragement to our WV Conference Delegates and have received notes of gratitude from several.
Here are some of the answers to prayer that we have received, so far:
· Choir director and organist vacancies at First UMC…
God provided Luke Frazier, a graduate student in music to fill both positions!
· Need for permission slips from parents to start the Madison Mentoring Program with Stout Memorial…
God answered in less than two weeks.
· Crossroads Summer Camp program director needed...
A volunteer is working with this year’s staff, receiving on-the-job training in preparation for leading the program next year.
· Leaders to plan the 30 Hour Famine Event…
God is good! Leaders are busy making plans for it to be held on April 25 at the YMCA.
· Unity and strength for the new Youth Ministry Team at St Andrew’s…
The team is enthusiastic and excited to make a difference in the youth of the community. This is an affirmation of prayer and encouragement to continue.
Isn’t it exciting to see how God answers? You are invited to visit the People in Prayer website at http://rtworks.org/umpip to see more answers to prayer and how the prayers are focused. Why not spend some time there and answer our poll?
If God is moving your heart to become a part of this ministry, know that we have been praying for YOU. Contact Sharon Safstrom (863-8277) or Cathy Woodruff (489-9579) for more information or attend the Prayer Time here at First UMC on Fridays in the Conference Room at 12:15 p.m. for about 45 minutes.
When You Pray
1. Your thumb is nearest you. So begin your prayers by praying for those closest to you. They are the easiest to remember. To pray for our loved ones is, as C. S. Lewis once said, a 'sweet duty.'
2. The next finger is the pointing finger. Pray for those who teach, instruct, and heal. This includes teachers, doctors, and ministers. They need support and wisdom in pointing others in the right direction. Keep them in your prayers.
3. The next finger is the tallest finger. It reminds us of our leaders. Pray for the president, leaders in business and industry, and administrators. These people shape our nation and guide public opinion. They need God's guidance.
4. The fourth finger is our ring finger. Surprising to many is the fact that this is our weakest finger, as any piano teacher will testify. It should remind us to pray for those who are weak, in trouble or in pain. They need your prayers day and night. You cannot pray too much for them.
5. And lastly comes our little finger - the smallest finger of all which is where we should place ourselves in relation to God and others. As the Bible says, 'The least shall be the greatest among you.' Your pinkie should remind you to pray for yourself. By the time you have prayed for the other four groups, your own needs will be put into proper perspective and you will be able to pray for yourself more effectively.