FEBRUARY 28th; LORD'S Day (Sunday); 2021.
THIS WEEK'S OLD HYMN. “At The Cross” by Rev. Dr. Isaac Watts (1674-1748). These words were published about the year of 1707. Dr. Watts came from a Family of godly Independents. During his Childhood, his Father was often persecuted for his Faith. When a wealthy Doctor offered to pay for Dr. Watts' education so he could be ordained in the Church of England, he preferred because of conscience's sake to identify himself with the suffering Independents. In time, Dr. Watts became one of the leading Independents of his age and pastored the little but famous Mark Lane Independent Chapel in London, England.
THIS WEEK'S THANKSGIVING. There are answers to Prayer this week. 1. GOD was near during the Care Facility Church Services last week. Many were hearing. After one of the Sermons, there was an important conversation that followed. 2. The Care Facility Schedule will be enlarging this week. Dr. Spence is grateful for new opportunities. He is equally grateful for those who kindly bent their schedules to fit in the Church Services. The Church Services are vital these days. 3. Many are feeling better. 4. A Resident and her Daughter sent a Card and Gift. Such generous gestures are a substantial help in the ongoing outreach among the Care Facilities. Acts 27.35 says: “Paul gave thanks to God in the presence of them all.”
THIS WEEK'S PRAYERLIST. These Prayer Requests have been made by different Residents and Staff in the Care Facilities. 1. That THE LORD will specially be near to those who are failing in health. Psalm 71.9 says: “Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth.” 2. A Lady who moved to a new Care Facility. We will miss her. She constantly attended the Church Services. 3. A Lady's Aunt who is not feeling well. 4. A Care Facility that is bearing burdens. Numbers 23.10 says: “Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his!” *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 the Elderly in Prayer these days. The government has restricted them to their Care Facilities. In many places, there are tight quarantines taking place. The Residents are completely confined to their rooms. Dr. Spence heard several bitter and heavy complaints last week. It is a difficult time in the Care Facilities.
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. On this day, 226 Printed Sermons were distributed in 1 Hospital and 12 larger Care Facilities located in Portage, Sidman, Altoona, and Tyrone. Some Notes on the day— First: It was a beautiful, sunny day. Second: The time went quite quickly. Third: This was the first time the Printed Sermons were ever distributed in Portage, Sidman, and Tyrone. THE LORD bless His Word! 2. An extra effort is presently underway to get as many of Dr. Spence's Printed Sermons in as many Care Facilities as is possible. This quarter 3,000 copies are being distributed by hand. All financial contributions toward this endeavor are gratefully received. 3. Would you read a King James Version Bible, New Testament, or 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.
