Sharing of Joys and Concerns from Sunday, December 8, 2019
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Lee - Steve Hochstetler's mother came through knee replacement surgery
in good shape. Steve and Pat will stay with her in Florida through the end
of the month.
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Nathan - Pray for my dad who will be having foot surgery.
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Jen - Pray for me and Stacy as we are at odds with another school family
at Martin's school. The situation has brought home to me the challenge to
pray for one's enemies.
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Marcia - Pray for my brother in Iowa recently admitted to hospice care
and for us as a family as we anticipate losing a loved one.
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Charlotte - My grandson's mother had a baby who had to spend time in
NICU because of diabetes related issues. The baby is doing good overall.
Pray for baby and mom.
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Lee - I am concerned for those experiencing food insecurity and for the
those who would be impacted if the Food Stamps program is cut
<https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/heres-who-could-lose-food-stamps-under-trumps-proposed-changes>
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Jill - It's good to be back after my travels in South America although I
think I returned with a parasite. (Jill is feeling better now.)
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Rebecca - I had medical tests recently that came back fairly positive
with some areas of concern. I am feeling well. Pray for me and Sam as we
continue this journey.
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Gloria - Sharing with Santa yesterday was a fun day with beautiful
weather. It was great seeing all the children past and present from the
Child Development Center.
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Natalie - Pray for a department where I work that just lost a case
manager which has an impact on kids and families.
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Bob - I am grateful for the blessings in my life. Pray for those who
find the holidays to be a difficult time.
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Jacqueline - Kevin and I are concerned about our housing situation and
the possibility of being evicted.
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This Week:
Dec 14, SAT, 1-2pm (ish) - Recorder Society Christmas Concert at the church.
Schedule for Sunday, December 15, 2019:
9:30am - Sunday school for all ages.Children and youth gather in the
sanctuary for singing then go to separate classes.
9:30am - Adult Bible Study, “Building God’s House,” 1 Chronicles 17:1-4,
11-14; 21:18, 21-27.
10:30am - Snacks, coffee, tea.
11am - Advent 3 worship, "Kept waiting by fear."
Noon - Youth Group Christmas gathering, Worship Committee meeting.
4:30-8pm - AMC Christmas Drop In Open House at the Friesens, 1011 Olive St.
Bring cookies or snacks to share. There will be some healthy food too.
Everyone is invited.
Looking Ahead
Dec 16, MON, 6:30pm - Deacons/Moderator/Pastor meeting.
Dec 17, TUE, 6:30pm - North Small Group at Nathan's, 208 Kaden Prince Dr.,
Pflugerville TX 78660.
Dec 19 - Women's Group does not meet this month. Watch for information
about caroling.
Dec 22, SUN - Sunday school and worship.
Dec 24, TUE, 7pm - Christmas Eve Service at the church.
Dec 29, SUN - Sunday school and worship (5th Sunday hymn sing!).
*Lee Lever, Pastor*
*Austin Mennonite Church*
AustinMennonite.org
