APRIL 11th; LORD'S Day (Sunday); 2021.
THIS WEEK'S OLD HYMN. “Amazing Grace” by Rev. Dr. John Newton (1725-1807). We will be singing the Hymn in its original form, just as Dr. Newton first wrote it.
THIS WEEK'S THANKSGIVING. I Timothy 2.1 says: “First of all, giving of thanks.” There are answers to Prayer this week. 1. Two more Care Facilities called Dr. Spence back last week. The Outdoor Church Services in these places (where Dr. Spence has ministered for years) have resumed! In one place, it was remarked by a few that even the Home's dog was glad. Through the Meeting, the dog lay right at Dr. Spence's feet in the posture of attention wagging his tail. If sometimes even the creatures are glad when a Church Service takes place, how much more should we be (to whom these things specially apply)? 2. Mrs. Spence received a call from a new Care Facility last week. The Activity Director kindly spoke about Dr. Spence's “beautiful Sermons” and “beautiful Letter.” Pray that Church Services will begin in this beautiful new place this coming May. 3. A Care Facility Owner sent Dr. Spence Home with a carload of groceries and extra money in the monthly check. 4. In the last two weeks, a Resident and her Daughter sent Cards and checks. 5. A former Resident's Son and Daughter-in-law who live in Ohio sent a Card with money. 6. A Sermon Advertiser gave extra. We are grateful for these tangible expressions. Dr. Spence is an Independent Chaplain. He is not sponsored by any denomination. We are grateful for those who are concerned for the Elderly in our area and help support the important work in the Care Facilities at this critical time. Colossians 1.12 says: “Giving thanks unto the Father.”
THE SERMON ADVERTISERS. We are grateful for our Sermon Advertisers who fully sponsor the Printed Sermons. You know who you are. Many of the rest of us know who you are. When these Quarterly Printed Sermons come out and Mrs. Spence makes her rounds to distribute the Sermons to our Advertisers, many of them speak of their appreciation for the work in the Care Facilities. They equally appreciate Dr. Spence's public statements relating to the virus, as many of these businesses have been sideswiped by the extreme governmental restrictions. Thank you, Advertisers, for your important continued contribution.
THIS WEEK'S PRAYERLIST. These Prayer Requests have been made by different Residents and Staff in the Care Facilities. 1. Those who are in the Hospital this week. One Lady in particular is having a hard time. 2. Those who are seeking to recover from recent falls. 3. Those who are seeking new places to live. 4. Those who are concerned for their Families. 5. Those who are reading Puritan Classics from Dr. Spence's library. 6. Those who are reading the Printed Sermons. 7. The Church Services these days. There are many new faces. Ask GOD to bless His Word to the good of souls. Deuteronomy 29.9 says: “Keep therefore the words of this covenant, and do them, that ye may prosper in all that ye do.” *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. In general, the governmental impositions remain in place. There is not a week that passes but what Dr. or Mrs. Spence speaks with Residents and complaint is made about these restrictions. Pray that former freedoms will soon be restored among the Care Facilities again. One dear Gentleman recently said: “What seasons? I haven't been out in the seasons for a whole year.” THE LORD have Mercy on us, pity us, turn us to Himself, and give us peace!
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, 304 Printed Sermons were distributed in 2 Hospitals and 17 Care Facilities in Jefferson Hills, Whitehall, Pittsburgh, Bethel Park, McCandless, Allison Park, and Wexford. Some Notes on the day— First: These places were warm and receptive to receiving the Printed Sermons. Second: On the way Home, some loose wood lay across the road. An old truck came by, picked up some of the wood in the tires, and sent the wood flying over the roof of the car. 2. 56 more copies of the Printed Sermons were distributed among the Care Facilities Dr. Spence visits. 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, 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.
