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.

OCTOBER 18th; LORD'S Day (Sunday); 2026.

THIS WEEK'S SERMON. In This Week's Sermon, GOD Willing, Dr. Spence will continue his new Series of Sermons entitled Reflections On King Zedekiah. In this particular Sermon, the consideration will concern the Fact that Zedekiah was the last King of Judah. Several Residents have been specially speaking about the Sermons in this Series. THE LORD greatly bless the Preaching of His Word to the good of souls!

THIS WEEK'S PSALM. “O God Our Help In Ages Past” by Rev. Dr. Isaac Watts (1674-1748). These words were written by Dr. Watts for his Psalmbook and constitutes the Ninetieth Psalm. In the Singing-book that Dr. Spence compiled specially for the Care Facility Meetings, there is printed the entire piece. The words fill nine verses. This week we'll be singing the last half.

THIS WEEK'S REPORT. Philippians 4.6 says: “Let your requests be made known unto God.” 1. In the Care Facilities that Dr. Spence visits, several Residents often struggle with migraine headaches. This past week, in one Care Facility, just before the Church Service, a Resident desired to give thanks for how rarely she was troubled by such headaches this past week. During the Church Service, she was grateful not to be troubled by constant pain. 2. Another Resident last week desired to acknowledge that although some time ago she was deeply concerned over a Relative's health, she has since learned that this trial is past and her Relative is better. 3. One Resident is presently going through testing in order to discover the problem in her legs. Please keep her in Prayer. 4. A Resident fell lately. The result has been deep and continual soreness. Yet she attended the Church Service that took place in her Care Facility last week. 5. Another Resident acknowledged last week that a Relative in her Family is better. She is happy that the affliction is now past. 6. A Resident requests Prayer for a Family Member who is one year away from retiring from employment. This Resident wishes that the retired years of his Family Member will be pleasant. 7. In a week or so, a Resident will be going through another serious aspect of dental surgery. Pray that everything will go well. 8. A Resident who was lately in an auto-accident is steadily improving. It was delightful seeing him last week at the Church Service with his bandages removed. Pray for his swollen hand. 9. Pray for a Resident's Daughter who attended the Care Facility Church Service last week with a good spirit. John 4.10 says: “Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the Gift of God, and Who it is that saith to thee, Give Me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of Him, and He would have given thee living water.” *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 9.28 says: “Unto them that look for Him shall He appear the second time without sin unto Salvation.” In his admirable Exposition Of Hebrews, that truly great Independent, Dr. John Owen (1616-1683), says of these Words: “The First Coming of Christ was when He came in the flesh. The Second Coming of Christ will be in Glory, unto the judgment of all, when He shall finish and complete the Salvation of those who believe in Him. Any other personal appearance or coming of Christ the Scripture knows not, and in this place expressly excludes any imagination of it.”