Chaplain Dr. Paul Spence
An Independent Chaplain Serving Long Term Care Facilities In Southwestern Pennsylvania & West Virginia For More Than 28 Years
"Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth." "O God, be not far from me: O my God, make haste for my help." --Psalm 71.9,12.
NOVEMBER 17th; LORD'S Day (Sunday); 2024.
THIS WEEK'S HYMN. “No One Ever Cared For Me Like Jesus” by Rev. Mr. Charles F. Weigle (1871-1966). Rev. Weigle was an Itinerant Evangelist. This Hymn was written in 1932.
THIS WEEK'S THANKSGIVING. I Timothy 2.1 says: “First of all, giving of thanks.” 1. Last week among the Care Facilities, a Gentleman returned from the hospital. He was back in the Church Service again. He looked well. 2. A Lady's Daughter was in a serious car wreck; but, she said, “it could have been much worse.” 3. Several Ladies recovered from their sicknesses. It was good to see them back in Church. 4. A Care Facility Owner gave Dr. Spence and his Family a generous load of food last week. We are grateful for all those who (in one way or another) help out in the important work of the Care Facilities. 5. There are good things to report about last week's Meetings in the Care Facilities. Many Residents were happy to attend. The Preaching of the Scripture was heard, appreciated, and well spoken of. THE LORD was near to bless. O that much spiritual good will come from it! I Kings 11.38 says: “If thou wilt hearken unto all that I command thee, and wilt walk in My Ways, and do that is right in My sight.”
THIS WEEK'S PRAYERLIST. These Prayer Requests have been made in part by different Residents and Staff in the Care Facilities. 1. In the Care Facilities last week, many were sick. 2. Several Residents asked Prayer for their Cook. He comes to work every day with incredible back pain. 3. Many others who are in pain. 4. Those in the hospital. 5. A Lady who had a death in her Family. She was very sad. 6. Some request Prayer relating to their Families. 7. In one place, there were Guests who showed interest in the Sermon. I Kings 11.38 also says: “I will be with thee.” *In the Thanksgiving and Prayerlist sections, the names of the people have been withheld to protect their privacy. Nevertheless, the Thanksgivings and Prayer Requests are real and actual.
THIS WEEK'S COLPORTAGE REPORT. 1. Last week, besides Dr. Spence's visits in his weekly Care Facilities, on one of his days off, he attended to Colportage work among Care Facilities he does not visit. For about 6 hours and 116 miles, 10 Letters and 120 Printed Sermons were distributed in 16 Care Facilities located in Wilmerding, North Versailles, Penn Hills, Verona, Oakmont, Cheswick, and Glenshaw. Some Notes on the day— First: It rained almost the entire day. Second: For the majority of these Care Facilities, it had been about 2 years since they were visited with the Printed Sermons. Third: This was the most Care Facilities visited in a single Colportage Day for a long time. This is explained by the Facts that these places are closer to where Dr. Spence lives and they were close together among themselves. O that THE LORD will bless the Preaching of the Scripture on paper to the souls of these Residents who will take and read! 2. Would you read a King James Version Bible or New Testament? We also have the Book of Psalms in Braille. These dear Books are gently used. They come in different sizes. Many Residents have left these Books for Dr. Spence during the past years. If you or someone you know would use one or two of these Books, please contact us. The Books and postage are free.