Monday, May 26, 2008

Prayer Connection for This Week

Prayer Connection
May 25, 2008


O Lord, focus our eyes that we may see. Open our ears that we may hear. Sharpen our minds that we may understand. Sensitize our wills that we may respond. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
(Kirkland, H. Burnham. Lectionary Worship Aids, Cycle A)

Monday, May 26 Isaiah 49:8-16a
Pray for The Vision of our Church, service men and women, Monroe and Mary Lee Howard, Family of Andy, Kevin Johnson's son, Branson, Blake & Family, Nancy Friday, Clark Wickliffe, and Guy Lewis.

Tuesday, May 27 Psalm 131
Pray for Debbie Ewing, Bunny Barker, Mauvlline's friend, Margaret's friend, Sandy Keyser, Ellis McIntosh’s father, Charles Blount (co-worker of Tom Bass).

Wednesday, May 28 I Corinthians 4:1-5
Pray for Rita's family, Don Hinsley, Rebecca (Katelyn Lewis’ friend), Janice Combs (pastor of Salem UMC), Roslyn Fox Dunlap, Tyler and Tara Potter.
Thursday, May 29 Matthew 6:24-34
Pray for Pat Norton, Linda Beard, Irwin Taylor, Ben, Jeff and Carin Towne (friends of a friend of Susan).

Friday, May 30 Psalm 130
Pray for the ministries of the church, Dr. George Thompson (Our District Superintendent), Larry Broughton Family (Tom Bass’ family).

Saturday, May 31 Matthew 7:21-29
Use this space to write down prayers shared during worship:
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If you wish to add a name to the Prayer Connection, please fill out a card in the pew pocket and put in the offering plate. You may also call the church office or email your prayer requests to Rev. Susan at revheafheun@gmail.com. Prayer requests will remain on the connection for three weeks and then be rotated off to allow new prayers to be shared.
Join others on Sunday morning at 8:55am for prayer in the Prayer Room. You are invited to join in prayer every evening at 9:00pm as we pause to pray for those serving in the military and for a quick end to war

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Way to Go Fairfield Children

Fairfield UMC Children collected a grand total of $170.17 for One Great Hour of Sharing which goes to provide clean water to our friends all over the world. Well done Good and Faithful Ministers!

Summer Small Group Opportunity for Women

Summer “Sister” (for women) Studies with Susan
Join me for an informal study session one day a week during the summer (perfect for you teachers out of school!).


Tuesdays, Starting June 10
11:00AM—12:00PM


We will be using
Yours are the Hands of Christ: The Practices of Faith
By James C. Howell


Please get a copy of the book on your own. Cokesbury has them for $9.60. If you do not have ways to order this online, let Susan know and she will get you a copy. ISBN # 0-8358-0867X

June 10: Introduction and Chapter 1
June 17: Chapter 2
June 24: Chapter 3 and Chapter 4
July 1: Chapter 5
July 8: Chapter 6 and Chapter 7
July 15: Chapter 8
July 22: Chapter 9 and Chapter 10
July 29: Chapter 11 and Chapter 12

Sunday, May 11, 2008

This Week's Prayer Connection

Prayer Connection
May 11, 2008


Come Holy Spirit. Fill us with your faithful fire. May we be the church you intended us to be. Amen.

Monday, May 12 Pray for the Holy Spirit to burn anew in your heart.
Pray for The Vision of our Church, service men and women, Monroe and Mary Lee Howard.

Tuesday, May 13 Re-familiarize yourself with Acts 2
Pray for Debbie Ewing, Bunny Barker, Mauvlline's friend, Margaret's friend, Sandy Keyser, Ellis McIntosh’s father.

Wednesday, May 14 Pray for this church. Are we a Pentecost church?
Pray for Rita's family, Don Hinsley, Rebecca (Kately Lewis’ friend).
Thursday, May 15 Say another prayer for the confirmands
Pray for Pat Norton, Linda Beard, Irwin Taylor.

Friday, May 16 Pray for your membership vows you made. Re-commit yourself to God
and to God’s church.
Pray for the ministries of the church, Dr. George Thompson (Our District Superintendent).

Saturday, May 17 Pray for your sister congregation, Bethel UMC
Use this space to write down prayers shared during worship:
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If you wish to add a name to the Prayer Connection, please fill out a card in the pew pocket and put in the offering plate. You may also call the church office or email your prayer requests to Rev. Susan at revheafheun@gmail.com. Prayer requests will remain on the connection for three weeks and then be rotated off to allow new prayers to be shared.

Join others on Sunday morning at 8:55am for prayer in the Prayer Room. You are invited to join in prayer every evening at 9:00pm as we pause to pray for those serving in the military and for a quick end to war.

Sunday, May 18th…We will be worshipping with Bethel for their Homecoming. There will be Sunday School but no 9:30AM worship. Worship at Bethel is at 11:00AM and lunch on the grounds follows. Let us celebrate our sister church’s homecoming Sunday.

Any young adults interested in doing some missions? Let’s meet to discuss some options. Monday, May 19th, 7:00PM @ Cool Beans Coffee Shop in Denver.

Sunday, May 4, 2008

This Week's Prayer Connection

Prayer Connection
May 4, 2008


We wait for your Holy Spirit, O Lord, with active spirits in the world. Amen.

Monday, May 5 Luke 24:46
Pray for The Vision of our Church, service men and women, Monroe and Mary Lee Howard, Tom and Anna, Nancy & Tom, Vivian Broome.

Tuesday, May 6 Acts 1:1-11
Pray for Jackie Johnson, Tiffany Stiwell, Debbie Ewing, Clark Wickliffe, Trinity and Eric Rhodes and family.

Wednesday, May 7 Psalm 47
Pray for Nanette Moss and her family, Susan Sigmon.
Thursday, May 8 Acts 1:6-14
Pray for Pat Norton, Tracy & David Breslin and their unborn baby boy (friends of Diane Bass).

Friday, May 9 Pray for the Confirmands
Pray for the ministries of the church, Dr. George Thompson (Our District Superintendent).

Saturday, May 10 Pray for the many mothers who teach us of God’s love.
Use this space to write down prayers shared during worship:
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If you wish to add a name to the Prayer Connection, please fill out a card in the pew pocket and put in the offering plate. You may also call the church office or email your prayer requests to Rev. Susan at revheafheun@gmail.com. Prayer requests will remain on the connection for three weeks and then be rotated off to allow new prayers to be shared.
Join others on Sunday morning at 8:55am for prayer in the Prayer Room. You are invited to join in prayer every evening at 9:00pm as we pause to pray for those serving in the military and for a quick end to war.

Next Sunday is Pentecost. To help celebrate, you are invited to wear RED. Red is the color which symbolizes the Holy Spirit’s fire that came to the early church and continues to come to us today!

Sunday, May 18th…We will be worshipping with Bethel for their Homecoming. There will be Sunday School but no 9:30AM worship. Worship at Bethel is at 11:00AM and lunch on the grounds follows. Let us celebrate our sister church’s homecoming Sunday