Joys & Concerns
As an expression of our Christian Faith, we make prayer a focus of our personal lives and of our life as a congregation. Praying for each other is an act of love and compassion, and it draws us closer to God. So "pray without ceasing" for...
Efren L's sister and her family are grieving the death of her husband.
Kathryn P is getting married and moving to Washington DC, and we send her with our best wishes! (We will miss her though, in Worship and on our Vision & Leadership Team.
Nancy L received unhappy news about one eye recently, and is really hoping that supplements and new treatments will help.
Its a joy that Peggy B has been able to be back in Worship with us — and feeling stronger all the time; and that Curtis J's mother is doing well as Curtis and Lucille visit her this summer.
Ken S had successful eye surgery, and he an Lucy celebrated 63 years of marriage recently.
Ellen's sister will not have to have chemo, Harry & Alice have moved to new quarters, Alice's health is much better
So many people have had wonderful travels this summer: Guam, Mexico, East Coast, Bahamas, Chicago, Boston — too many to name.
For the family of Irene Norell, a member her for many years, who passed away recently. She had been a long-term and inspirational teacher, serving on SJSU faculty in the '80's. She will be missed!
For Joan C, Betty M, Fran L, and all others who are struggling with health problems.
For our country's soldiers, and ALL the soldiers, serving around the world. We pray for them in their times of loneliness and fear, and we pray for peace with justice around the world.
For all those who are out of work or who are in danger of losing their homes. We think especially of Pete and Theresa W, and Ronny and Benerva S, along with others.
For all those who struggle around the world with disasters — war, destruction of fishing grounds & fields, oil spills, earthquake, tornados. We pray that each of us would pray, remember and do what we can.