Prayer Requests - November 16

It seems every year Thanksgiving gets more and more forgotten about as a holiday. It's only something we do right before we go Christmas shopping. Take a few moments to reflect this week on what are you thankful for (leave a comment if you'd like to share). How will you celebrate Thanksgiving?

While you're thanking God for our many blessings, petition Him for the the following requests:

• Annie Marie Rhodes will be here on Thursday! John Paul, Holly, and Allie Grace are so excited for her to be here. Let's pray that she gets here healthy and that Holly recovers quickly. You should have received a sign-up list from Kristen Steelman to bring food to them beginning the first week of December. If you didn't, email me and I'll forward you the list).
• Mac is working long hours in preparation for his deployment, and Melissa is at home with two sick kiddos. Pray that they will get better soon.
• Luke Abbott has another ear infection and Makayla Rowe had tubes put in her ears - pray for both of them and their parents as they recover.
• My dad goes back for another treatment today. He had to take a week off because his white blood count was too low, but this past week was really good for him. God has been so good to supply every need. Pray that he stays on schedule for the next month so that he will feel good on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
• Also, my sister's father-in-law, Tom Farmer, is having exploratory abdominal surgery on Thursday to see what is causing some stomach/liver pain. Pray for the surgeons and that everything turns out OK.
• Remember to pray and be aware of those around us who are lost and need to hear what the Good News is all about.

Father, we are so very thankful that we have the freedom to talk with you and ask for your guidance in our lives. Please help everyone who is sick to get well and keep those who are well from getting sick. You are the Great Physician and we praise you for all you do. In Your Son's Name we pray, Amen.