Let's pray for each other

Let's start this week off by praying for each other.

Let us know how we can pray for you or a loved one in the comment section. If there is a prayer request above yours, would you please take a moment to type a prayer for that request or all of the requests & then type your request. (In that way, you'll be encouraging them as well as receiving encouragement.)

We know you'll want to check back to continue to pray for others adding their requests after yours.

If you have an update on a previous prayer request, please share that with us, as well.

Father, here we are, on another Monday, facing another week. We need you, Lord. We pray for each other. We pray for those who are hurting, that you will lift their spirits & comfort them. We pray for those that are sick, that they will feel your healing touch. We pray for those who are struggling, that they will lean on you. We pray for those who are lost, that they will seek you and be saved. "The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. I say to myself, "The Lord is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!" Lamentations 3:22-24 (NLT) In Jesus name, we pray all these things. Amen

Thank God on Friday (Praise Day)

It's Friday. And we want to know what you are thanking God for today?

Give thanks to the Lord, call on His name;
make known among the nations what He has done.
Sing to Him, sing praise to Him:
tell of all his wonderful acts.
Glory in His holy name;
let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.
Psalm 105:1-3

Have a great weekend and don't forget about the craft sale tomorrow -

Thank God on Friday (Praise Day)

Yes, it's finally Friday. Let the praising begin. What are you thanking Him for today?

Give thanks to the Lord, call on His name;
make known among the nations what He has done.
Sing to Him, sing praise to Him:
tell of all his wonderful acts.
Glory in His holy name;
let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.
Psalm 105:1-3

Have a great weekend -

Christmas Brunch

We're starting the Christmas Season Early this year!

Come to a Christmas Brunch
Saturday, December 5, 2009
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

at the home of Jan Espersen

We'll have a great time of fellowship
& sharing of family traditions,
& you'll even have the opportunity to
learn how to make a Christmas bow!

Bring a dish to share & 3 yards of ribbon.

Sign up begins 11/14 in the lobby.

Gratitude Journal

gratitude: the state of being grateful; thankfulness...

Thanksgiving is almost upon us, and our thoughts are hopefully turning to thoughts of thankfulness & remembering what we are grateful for.

And, today...
....for the beauty of the deer, playing in the woods, just feet from my window, I am thankful.
....that Henry didn't flush after throwing paper cups & straws into the toilet, for that I am thankful.
....for a washing machine that stands ready for a mountain of dirty clothes, I am very grateful.
These are the things I am grateful for at this very moment.

What are you grateful for today? We'd like to hear from you. Is it something funny one of your children said, or perhaps, the very fact that your car is running & not broken down?

This is the ICU Gratitude Journal. A place where you can come daily to jot down what you're thankful for.

Remember - God is in the details, large or small or funny or serious. But if you're anything like me, it's hard to remember all the little things that happen in your life. Jotting down your thoughts will help you remember them longer & sharing them here may be a great source of encouragement for someone else.

Do you suffer from depression? Or do you get a little "blue" around the holidays? A lot of people do. Making an active choice to write down & remember all the good or positive things that happen in your life, however small they may be, can help. We're much happier when we are in a state of gratitude. The benefits of are many & it spills over into everything you do. Try it and see.

This is the season for counting our blessings but let's continue to do so as we move toward Christmas & the New Year & beyond.

Leave your expressions of gratitude as comments, anytime, day or night.

Blessings & Gratitude for you all -
Randee

"So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness." Colossians 2:6-7

Let's pray for each other - week 4

Let's start this week off by praying for each other.

Let us know how we can pray for you or a loved one in the comment section. If there is a prayer request above yours, would you please take a moment to type a prayer for that request or all of the requests & then type your request. (In that way, you'll be encouraging them as well as receiving encouragement.)

We know you'll want to check back to continue to pray for others adding their requests after yours.

If you have an update on a previous prayer request, please share that with us, as well.

Father, here we are, on another Monday, facing another week. We need you, Lord. We pray for each other. We pray for those who are hurting, that you will lift their spirits & comfort them. We pray for those that are sick, that they will feel your healing touch. We pray for those who are struggling, that they will lean on you. We pray for those who are lost, that they will seek you and be saved. "The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. I say to myself, "The Lord is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!" Lamentations 3:22-24 (NLT) In Jesus name, we pray all these things. Amen

Fall Fellowship Breakfast Highlights

Just a few of the highlights from yesterday morning. I believe it was well worth leaving a warm bed on a rainy day for 32 hungry women! Great food with encouraging conversations & encouraging words. I hope everyone had as good of time as I did!

the tables all set & ready

welcome sign & name tags waiting for the ladies to arrive

aah, here they come!

coffee & conversation beforehand

yummy food

judy stemen, sharing from her heart,
precious words of encouragement

Thanks to Vicki & Delora for all their hard work yesterday. Thanks to Robin Rosier & Ruth Kinder for coming early & helping set up, we really appreciate you! Thanks to everyone who stayed & cleaned up. Many hands did indeed make short work (is that how it goes?)

Blessings -

Randee & the ICU Team