News and prayer requests for Community United Methodist Church, Oakdale, CA.

1. Prayer Update
Oct. 28, 2012
I will turn their
mourning into joy; I
will comfort them,
and give them
gladness for sorrow.
Jeremiah 31: 13

2. Prayer Concerns
Scott Friel’s cousin,
Carrie Davis is still
in a coma after a
car accident. You
can donate to a
trust fund: “Bring
Carrie Baby Home”
at USBank in
Modesto.

3. Prayer Concerns
Marsha Kolsters and
her family at the
unexpected loss of
her mother.

4. Prayer Concerns
Gloria Lien’s 7-year old
grandson, Seamus
has Lyme’s disease
and palsy on the left
side of his face.

5. Prayer Concerns
Marge Lucero’s brother,
Andy Varley, recovering
from heart problems.

6. Praises
The arrival of Joe and
Becky’s newest
grandson, Brandon
Carter Smith (9lb 8oz,
21”) to parents
Stephen and Nikita
Smith and big brother
Anthony.

7. Continued Prayers
• Pat Patterson
• Cathy Machado
• Tom Bicknell

8. Continued Prayers
• Joe Prezel
• Elaine Matthews
• Byron Crail
• Marguerite Lloyd

9. Saying Grace
A Contemplative Retreat for Women
• The day will offer a rhythm of
solitude, with activity, sharing,
rest and reflection.
• Saturday Nov. 17, 9 am to 3 pm
• Led by Rev. Denise Bowman
Wylie
• Denise has flyers with more
information and how to sign up

10. Divine Reading (Lectio Divina)
How to Pray Over the Bible
• Tuesdays 10 a.m.
• Led by Pastor Scott and
Denise

11. The Sermons of John Wesley
• Mondays
• (but no class
Nov. 12)
• 6:30 a.m.
• In the Chapel
• Led by Pastor
Scott

12. Cycles of Discipleship
Today: Vision
Are you holding tightly
to God’s vision for our
church? To perish is
not an option!

13. Events Today
• Coffee Fellowship after church in Johnston
Hall
• MAP Meeting at 11 am
• Lunch with Friends 12:30 pm at the Oakdale
City annex

14. More Upcoming Events
• Nov 4 – Guest Speaker: Ginnie Snell
• Nov 10 – All church workday
• Nov 11 – Men’s breakfast
• Nov 11 – Ad Council Meeting
• Nov 17 – Contemplative Women’s Retreat
• Nov 21 – Thanksgiving Service
• Nov 25 – Potluck & Hanging of the Greens