JANUARY 16th; LORD'S Day (Sunday); 2022.
*This month marks 40 years Dr. Spence has been preaching the Scripture. This month equally marks the 23rd year anniversary of Dr. Spence's Printed Sermons. I Samuel 7.12 says: "Hitherto hath the Lord helped us."
THIS WEEK'S HYMN. “Beneath The Cross Of Jesus” by Miss Elizabeth C. Clephane who was a godly Pastor's Daughter (1830-1869). Miss Clephane wrote this elegant Hymn in 1868. We will be singing this Hymn for a second week.
THIS WEEK'S THANKSGIVING. I Timothy 2.1 says: “First of all, giving of thanks.” There are answers of Prayer to report this week. 1. In one Care Facility, because of the lockdown, Dr. Spence had profitable window visits. 2. One Lady frequently speaks with Dr. Spence and gives him detailed Prayer requests. Last week, GOD answered three of these Prayers. 3. Several have returned from the Hospital. Pray for those who have chronic problems. 4. The Family of a former Resident sent a Card and Gift. We are thankful for those who remember the important work in the Care Facilities. Job 5.9 says: “God doeth great things and unsearchable; marvellous things without number.” Job 9.10 says: “God doeth great things past finding out.”
THIS WEEK'S PRAYERLIST. These Prayer Requests have been made by different Residents and Staff in the Care Facilities. 1. One Lady asked for urgent Prayer. 2. Those in pain. 3. Many are sick with colds these days. 4. Those who are going through trials. 5. A Gentleman asks Prayer for a Friend. 6. A young man asked for a Bible. Job 31.14 says: “What shall I do when God riseth up?” *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 the Care Facilities in Prayer these days. There are lingering governmental impositions in different places. Also, Care Facilities in various places are presently on lockdown. Pray that former freedoms will soon be completely restored. GOD is able.
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. Throughout seven hours and 185 miles (in constant rain), 105 Chaplain Calendars and 234 Printed Sermons were distributed in 2 Hospitals, 3 Gas Stations, and 13 Care Facilities located in Canonsburg, McKees Rocks, Coraopolis, Aliquippa, Moon Township, Crescent, Ambridge, Rochester, and Beaver. It was a good day. The Aides in the lobbies and at the doors of the Care Facilities were pleasantly grateful for the Printed Sermons. THE LORD bless His Word at the beginning of the year! 2. An extra effort is presently underway to get Dr. Spence's Printed Sermons in as many Care Facilities as possible. This quarter 2,000 copies are being carefully distributed by hand. All financial contributions toward this endeavor are gratefully received. 3. 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.
