REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK:
• Juan Vargas, God’s hand in healing
• Jorge & Estella Vasques, God’s wisdom
• Lucia Vivas, prayers for finding a new home
• Mother of Dan Whitney, God’s peace, comfort and strength as she nears the end of her life.
• Lowell Marcus, God’s guidance, peace, strength and discernment.
• Terry, critically injured in a bike accident, brother-in-law of Shirley Stager
Prayers of strength and healing for:
• David, the nephew of Shirley Stager • Harriett Glass • Flordeliz • Christy Gonzales • Bob and Donnie White • Mark, nephew of Karen Deichmann • Bernarda , sister of Beatriz Scott • Joan DeMay-Baker • Ayela • Richard Paradies • Paul Gesso • Gail Castro• Arcele Thompson
Those under-going cancer treatments:
• Jesus Lopez
Prayers for:
• Emma • Mateos  
Prayers for God’s guidance, peace and safety
• Mario & Christy • Abbey Reyes & family
We praise God for those who have a birthday this week:
10/27   Arren  Torres
10/31   Norma Gesso
God’s blessings to those celebrating an anniversary this week:
10/31 Francis and Beatriz Scott ~ 32 years
Prayers for God’s hand on these ministries:
• Resurrection Lutheran Church • Visiting Ministry to the Home Bound • All those who are struggling, are homeless, are suffering from depression or mental illness

Have you ever wanted to give a boost of encouragement to someone who is doing selfless and sacrificial Christ-centered work? Pastor Buck LeGreco, pastor at St. Mark in Elko, Nevada, was able to reduce his school debt as a result of our Reformation Offering gifts. We thank God for his gifts and talents as he shares Jesus with those in his community. It is always about JESUS!

C.O.M.E. will be closed Thursday, Oct. 31 on Halloween.  Therefore we will exgtend our hours on Wed., Oct. 30 to be oopen until 7:00 pm to accomodate those volunteers and clients who can come only on evenings.

SERMON IDEAS?  Drop a note in the box on the Narthex table.

Attention all who are interested in contributing some of their time and inspiration to this year’s gathering to celebrate the Birth of our Lord and Savior is invited to attend the Congregational Christmas Party Planning Meeting.  Our first meeting will be on Monday, October 28th at 6:30pm in the Church Office Conference Room.  Please bring your thoughts and ideas on how to make this event a very special one!

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