MAY 9th; LORD'S Day (Sunday); 2021.
THIS WEEK'S OLD HYMN. “Moment By Moment” by Major Daniel Whittle (1840-1901). Major Whittle was a Soldier in the American Civil War. This Hymn was written after the war in the year of 1893. There once lived a Gentleman who resided in a Care Facility located in Claysville that preferred this Hymn above all the others.
THIS WEEK'S THANKSGIVING. I Timothy 2.1 says: “First of all, giving of thanks.” There are answers to Prayer this week. 1. A Lady's Mother is feeling much better. 2. Thank GOD that last week, in one of the Outdoor Church Services, the rain held off till Dr. Spence and his Son returned inside the car. 3. A Lady who was not well and for whom many of her Friends were concerned has considerably improved. It was pleasant seeing her back at the Church Service last week. 4. Several with colds have returned to good health again. 5. Last week, the Preaching of the Word was precious. GOD was particularly present blessing His own Institution. Several specially spoke of the Sermons. Many were hearing attentively. 6. One Care Facility Owner called the Spences to come and receive a large amount of delicious foods. 7. A Friend of the Spence's Homeschooling sent a thoughtful Letter and a generous Gift. 8. A Resident's Daughter sent a Card and a generous Gift. 9. Two Care Facilities gave extra. We are grateful for all these Friends who bear a spiritual concern for the Elderly and support the Chaplain Services. These Gifts come as a substantial help. II Thessalonians 2.13 says: “We are bound to give thanks alway to God.”
THIS WEEK'S PRAYERLIST. These Prayer Requests have been made by different Residents and Staff in the Care Facilities. 1. A Lady desires Prayer for her Son's business. 2. Two Residents in two different Care Facilities who are undergoing cancer treatments. 3. A Lady asks Prayer for her Son. He is not well. 4. Those who are in the Hospital. 5. Quite a few request Prayer for their Families. 6. Those who have asked Prayer for their approaching health appointments. 7. Those who fell last week. 8. A Gentleman who is reading Dr. Matthew Henry's excellent volume entitled Method Of Prayer. Judges 1.19 says: “The Lord was with Judah.” *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.
SPECIAL PRAYER REQUEST. Please keep the dear Sick and Elderly in Prayer these days. The governmental impositions remain in place. From week to week, Dr. Spence speaks with Residents who justly complain about these excesses. Pray that former freedoms will soon be restored among the Care Facilities again.
WHAT ABOUT THE VACCINE? Are you looking past the news narrative and really looking at the cold, hard statistics? In the United States, there are now 3,544 vaccine related deaths. Bad reactions to the vaccine now total 118,902. This means there are 51 vaccine related deaths every day—5 miscarriages per day—and more than 4,689 bad reactions every single day. I Corinthians 6.13 says: “The body is for the Lord.” I Corinthians 6.19 says: “Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost?” I Corinthians 6.20 says: “Glorify God in your body.”
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 conducted a Colportage Day among Care Facilities he does not visit. On this day, 298 Printed Sermons were distributed in 2 Hospitals and 15 Care Facilities in Greensburg, North Huntingdon, Manor, and Jeanette. Some Notes on the day— First: It is sad to see Stone Brook Manor now closed. This is another Care Facility that has shut it doors during the virus impositions. Second: Several of these Homes were warm and thankful in receiving the Sermons. Third: In some places, it is pleasant to see a few of the restrictions slightly lifting. 2. 1 copy of the Printed Sermons was mailed to an individual in Texas and another in Florida. 3. An extra effort is presently underway to get Dr. Spence's Printed Sermons in as many Care Facilities as possible. This quarter 3,000 copies are being carefully distributed by hand. All financial contributions toward this endeavor are gratefully received. 4. Would you read a King James Version Bible or a New Testament? We also have the Book of Psalms in Braille. These dear Books are gently used. They come in all sizes. Different Residents have given these Books to 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.
