Chaplain Dr. Paul Spence

An Independent Chaplain Serving Long Term Care Facilities For More Than 30 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.

SEPTEMBER 13th; LORD'S Day (Sunday); 2026.

THIS WEEK'S SERMON. In This Week's Sermon, Dr. Spence continues his Conclusion concerning The Three Pourings Of Prayer. He will preach Five Instructions that may be learned as his hearers leave the Subject. THE LORD bless His Word!

THIS WEEK'S HYMN. “Sweet Hour Of Prayer” by Rev. Mr. William W. Walford (1772-1850). Rev. Walford was an Independent Pastor in England. This Hymn was written in 1845.

THIS WEEK'S REPORT. Philippians 4.6 says: “Let your requests be made known unto God.” 1. Last week, a Lady fell and hurt her head. Her head is still sore. Please pray that she will happily recover. 2. A Lady is thankful that her surgery was successful. We share in her joy. 3. A Lady will be going in for various health tests. She had pneumonia recently. Pray that things will singularly improve. 4. A Resident's Relative is diligently searching for a job. She hopes to find a job in connection with her college education. 5. Not so long ago, it was reported here that one of the young Staff Members in one of Dr. Spence's Care Facilities died in an automobile accident. Please continue to keep in Prayer this Staff Member's two Daughters. 6. Those in pain. Dr. Spence spoke with many of them last week. 7. Pray for a Resident's Sister. 8. Last week among the Care Facilities, some Residents were unable to attend the Church Services because of sickness. Please keep these Residents in Prayer. 9. Pray for a Gentleman who very lately had a stroke. 10. In one of the Care Facilities Dr. Spence visits, pray for some important business meetings. 11. A Resident's Husband passed away. Both the Husband and the Wife attended Dr. Spence's Church Services. Many in the Family are deeply saddened. Pray for the upcoming Funeral, the surviving Wife, and the Family during these days. 12. A few Residents (who are still Farmers) spoke of the continued need of rain. 13. A Lady who has developed a problem with her jaw. 14. Pray for a Resident's Relative who has moved into a Care Facility. 15. In some of the Care Facilities last week, the Church attendance was larger. Pray for all those who heard the Preaching of the Scripture. In Mark 8.35-37, JESUS says: “Whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for My Sake and the Gospel's, the same shall save it. For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?” *All the Weekly Prayer Requests come from the Residents, their Families, the Staff, or Dr. Spence's observations. In This Week's Report, the names of people and places have been withheld to protect their privacy. Nevertheless, the Thanksgivings and Prayer Requests are real and true.

THIS WEEK'S QUOTATION. Hebrews 9.24 says: “For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into Heaven itself, now to appear in the Presence of God for us.” In his admirable Exposition Of Hebrews, that truly great Independent, Dr. John Owen (1616-1683), says of these Words: “Jesus' entrance was into Heaven as into the temple of God, wherein the chief thing to be considered is the 'throne of grace.' For it is that which answers unto and was signified by the entrance of the Old Testament high priest into the most holy place of the tabernacle, and there was nothing therein but the ark and the mercy-seat, with the cherubim of glory overshadowing them; which was a representation of the Throne of Grace. The end of Jesus' entrance into Heaven as THE GREAT HIGH PRIEST is 'now to appear in the Presence of God for us.'”