For the Week of August 2nd

For our God, Father Son and Holy Spirit: may God be honored, his Kingdom come and

his will be done on earth as it is in heaven. May Jesus Christ be praised! May the Holy

Spirit have his way with us to glorify the Lord and make him known.

For our church community

Pastors, leaders and staff: may they lead and serve with wisdom, love, joy and

Peace.

Members and attenders: may we all grow in faith, hope and love as we follow

Jesus Christ together.

Those who are in special times of need.

For Gary and Helena Veurink’s brother Bill, who is in critical condition in a hospital in Virginia. His heart valves have been attacked by a virus. Pray for healing and God’s peace and strength for our family. (8/4)

Praise for Irene McKinley who was able to sell her house and move closer to her children. That God gave her and her husband the strength and stamina to accomplish this.  (8/3)

For our city

Hope and healing following the tragic deaths of eight family members last week,

especially young people who knew the children whose lives were cut short.

Grace, peace and safety as we welcome Coast Guard Festival visitors this week.

Those who are sick, in trouble, or lonely, and those who serve them.

Those who are far from God, and for us and others as we reach out to them.

For Michigan and our country

Leaders and influencers: may they lead and influence people to get along

together and cooperate despite differences.

Those who serve us, including those in our armed forces here and abroad.

For our troubled world: may wars cease, tyrants fall, oppressors stop their evil deeds, the

needy and suffering be set free, fed and comforted.

Philippians 4:6,7