From the Desk of PJ:
Cameron's Sunday Morning Worship Recap
Esther 1:1-12, May 17, 2020
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Whether truth or fable, Queen Vashti summoned the courage to defy the establishment by saying NO to practices of personal violation during a time when women were perceived as chattel or possessions. What a shero!!! This was indeed an act of High-Quality Love. May this story also inspire us to say NO to persons, places, practices or things that disrespect, dishonor or violate who we are as individuals and families. Setting boundaries that affirm our lives are acts of
High-Quality Love and you deserve to be loved in the highest form.
Singing of Comfort and Hope Strange, uncertain times bring us the need, the longing, really, for comfort, hope, and healing. Music can touch those needs and help us express our longings. So, Cameron, what are your go-to hymns/songs for finding/evoking peace and hope in these uncertain times? We want to be able to sing some of these songs in our time for Prayers during our online worship. Please send your suggestions for Hymns/Songs of Comfort and Hope to Jeremy McLeod at Musicandarts@cameronchurch.org.
Betty and Thelma are reunited! Thanks to all for prayers.
Cindy is feeling better and is on a medication to help.
Yvette is happy that her mom, Effie, fixed the piano!
Nina (and others) send thanks to the youth and children for their cards.
George will be starting a new job. Congrats!
Jennifer’s family lost their 4-legged friend. Dealing with knowing pup is better but missing the company.
Birthday! Rev. Bill and Effie.
Phil celebrates music – being able to play for the neighborhood and encourages others to spread joy.
Concerns
The mother of Katie's friend Autumn passed away suddenly on the 8th. Now her 11-year-old, Fidelity, is in the hospital due to a very serious complication. Please keep them in prayers.
Charlie’s former coworker Dale Sorensen passed away following a serious illness.
Jan’s friend Mary Smith is in hospice.
Ellen’s dad, Joe – his wife of 65 years passed in January and he is dealing with pandemic on his own.
Cathy’s neighbor lost their 90-year-old mother.
Marti: Prayers for respect, compassion, and caring for one another, whether acquaintance or stranger.
Gowensmith Family ask for prayers to end the violence to black people and communities.
Jeremy mentioned parties in his neighborhood – prayers that people realize it’s not just them that are risking exposure, but where they travel (grocery) and so many others.
Pray for teachers and students as they wrap up the school year. Prayers for guidance as plans are being made for the fall.
