Here are some of the prayers shared during "Prayers of the People" this past Sunday.
Ken encouraged our children and youth to say prayers for others, for example when
visiting their doctor's office or the dentist.
Ron Wiley noted with thanksgiving the recognition for the co-founders of Congregate Charlottesville
by the National Council of Churches. Those recognized include Brittany Caine-Conley,
the Rev. Seth Wispelwey
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Stan Kaslusky asks for prayers for his son Scott and his grandson Evan. Evan battles severe
depression and has been in a residential treatment center for the past two years. He's now
home and the transition presents challenges for all in the family.
Taylor Beard offers thanksgiving for the life of his friend and former schools administrator Ralph
Law and prayers for Ralph's family, and notably for his wife.
Nathaniel Magee offers prayers for his friend's mother, Mrs. Adderley, who is being treated for
breast cancer.
A child in the choir asks for prayers for her grandparents who are traveling to/from Maryland.
Dee Weikle asks for prayers for students and faculty at Berea College in Eastern Kentucky.
A car accident there on Oct. 31 has torn the community, killing two students and implicating
an alum who is facing charges for driving under the influence. The computer science program
at the school has been strongly affected.
A young woman named Emily (perhaps a UVA student?) asks for prayers for childhood friends.
The father has been battling cancer and isn't expected to live much longer.
A visitor, who I believe introduced herself only as Betsy, says she's here to welcome a new
granddaughter. I did not hear the granddaughter's name or otherwise make a family connection.
Another child in the choir offered a prayer for his brother
who has been coughing lately.
Amen.
