Is it Really March?!, and Other News-Prayers

Friends:

Hi everyone! I hope you enjoyed the great weather this afternoon. Yes, it was a bit chilly, but, overall, it was quite nice. I even managed to get some fertilizer on the grass!

Let's start today by saying some thanks. Thanks, first, to Steve and Jennifer for bringing our snacks today. Appreciate it, Mays! Next week, Brian and Jill VanZee are in charge. Thanks, VanZees!

We also need to say thanks to the Buhners for bringing some beverages for our fancy new fridge today. We appreciate it, Buhners. Let's also thank the Buhners for teaching in the Fish Disk class this morning. Thanks for representin' us, Buhners! We didn't hear any screaming or see any blood, so things must have gone just fine . . . . : )

PRAYERS AND PRAISES

Let's get to our prayers and praises. First off, let's pray for Ben Sullivan's safety. He is back in the oil patch and won't be back for about another 10 days. Pray for safety for Ben. Pray, also, that everything will be okay with Ben's job given the layoffs that are prevalent these days.

How about a big praise for Benjamin May! Benjamin has had some great luck with his quite creative science fair project. He did very well in several science fairs, including the regional science fair where he won a $125.00 award. Praise God for Benjamin's great science work! Ask God to continue to be with Benjamin as he develops his many talents (derived directly from Jennifer's genes, of course).

We need to pray for Steve May's uncle, Norman, and his wife Dorothy. They have been doing mission work on an Indian reservation in South Dakota for about forty years. They are nearing retirement and need someone to catch their vision and continue the ministry in the years ahead. Please ask God to be with Norman and Dorothy and their very important work. Ask God to bless them with just the right people to keep the work alive.

Let's say a prayer for all of the parents and teachers who will be involved in the TAKS test on Tuesday.

Christina G. would like for us to pray for her friend Jeff and his fiance. Jeff is going through some job changes right now just prior to the wedding. Ask that God will bless this young couple, their marriage, and everything that follows.

On the marriage front, how about a big praise and a prayer for Salley and Chris! Yep, that's right. They tied the knot last night. Everything went great. They are now the Schmids. Let's ask God to be with Salley, Chris, and their kids as they begin their new life together. We're praying for you, Salley and Chris! We expect you guys to come back and visit our class as an official couple! We'll be watching for you!

Vince E. would like for us to pray for everyone in the TV business right now. The economic situation is hitting everyone quite hard. Vince also would like for us to pray for he and several of his friends as they begin a Christian outreach effort within the TV industry. Pray that God will bless this effort and help things to flourish during a difficult time.

Elizabeth Nemec is 38 weeks along! Let's all be sure and pray for a smooth, successful delivery for Elizabeth. Pray for 100% health for the baby and for Elizabeth. We're praying for you, Elizabeth! You're almost there!

Dana would like for us to pray for the new "Life Church" plant that we are beginning in Waco. Praise God for Gabe Dominguez! Gabe will be leading this very important effort. Let's pray that God will send many people to this new worship service. This sounds like a very exciting opportunity for our church. Please ask God to bless it.

Jennifer May would like for us to pray for little Jaret. He is doing great at school, but he does suffer from a bit of anxiety. Please pray that Jaret will learn to slay this monster and have a great week and many more great weeks after that.

Last but certainly not least, my lovely wife seems to have come down with some kind of cough/upper respiratory problem. She's managed to avoid several dozen plagues that have made it through the Null home in recent weeks, but this one finally attached itself to her. Please pray that Dana will feel better soon.

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I think that's all, everyone. Next Sunday, we'll take a look at Psalm 124 and a lesson on "Help" in our series on "Perseverance". Dana and I hope you have a great week. For many of us, we get spring break after this one!

We look forward to seeing all of you next Sunday morning.

God bless,

Wes and Dana