AUGUST 7th; LORD'S Day (Sunday); 2022.
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 THANKSGIVING. I Timothy 2.1 says: “First of all, giving of thanks.” There are answers of Prayer to report this week. 1. Last week, THE LORD heard Prayer as it relates to the Church Services that took place among the Care Facilities. Many were closely hearing the Preaching of the Scripture. 2. The private talks that Dr. Spence had with several Residents were profitable. Ecclesiastes 7.5 says: “It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.”
THIS WEEK'S PRAYERLIST. These Prayer Requests have been made in part by different Residents and Staff in the Care Facilities. 1. Those Care Facilities that are on lockdown. 2. A Lady passed away last week. Please keep the Family and Friends in Prayer. This Lady faithfully attended the Church Services. 3. A Gentleman is in the midst, it seems, of passing away. Dr. Spence was in his room last week and spoke with his Wife. This Gentleman is a dear fellow. When Dr. Spence visited the Care Facility, this Gentleman made sure the piano, bench, and preaching-space were clear and organized. Not a few times after the conclusion of the Sermon, this Gentleman rose from his seat with moved heart and solemnly encouraged the people to take heed to the things they heard. It's sad to see people like this go. 4. A Lady who faithfully attends the Church Services. Because of her poor health, she must be taken away almost immediately after the Sermon. 5. Some Care Facilities are having a difficult time finding faithful workers. 6. An Aide who is sick. 7. Those who have lately moved into several Care Facilities. Ecclesiastes 7.8 says: “Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.” *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.
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. For more than 6 hours and 168 miles, 9 Letters and 120 Printed Sermons were distributed in 1 Hospital and 10 Care Facilities located in Pittsburgh, Sewickley, Rochester, Beaver, and Beaver Falls. Some Notes on the day— First: The Aides, Secretaries, Activity Directors, and Assistant Activity Directors were very friendly and grateful to receive the Printed Sermons. Several said the Residents enjoy reading the Sermons. Second: It was sad to observe Shady Rest Personal Care Home permanently closed. It was located by a bridge in such a beautiful place. The Printed Sermons were always gladly received there. THE LORD bless this distribution of the Preaching of His Word! (2) Would you read a King James Version Bible or New Testament? We also have the Book of Psalms in Braille. These dear Books are gently used. They come in different sizes. Many Residents have left these Books for 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.
