Congregational update 05/07/20

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Dear HTLC Members and Friends of the Congregation,

 

Here are a few updates on church members and a few thoughts in preparation for Sunday’s message:

 

  • Elaine Rummage spent several days at AnMed earlier this week and has been moved to the Summit Place this afternoon.  She is in room 13. We keep Elaine and Paul in our prayers during this time of transition.
  • John Dickson underwent a procedure earlier today at the Greenville Memorial Hospital for a blockage in his intestine.  All went well and he is expected to be there another day or two.  We keep John and Sandi in our thoughts and prayers during his recovery.
  • Scott Brady spent several days at AnMed this week but is now home and doing better.  We keep Scott and Anita in our prayers.
  • You may have seen in the news of a house fire in Easley on Tuesday morning from a lightning strike.  The home owner is Michael Bagwell, the nephew of Sharon Christmas.  We pray for all the family members affected.

 

  • For my sermon message on Sunday, I will be focusing on the last verse of John’s Gospel, where Jesus says, “If in my name you ask me for anything, I will do it.”
  • What exactly does this mean?
  •  If it is true, then why are all my prayers not answered in the way I request?
  • This verse supports the “gumball theology of prayer” – put a “quarter of prayer in” and get what you want.  Is this sound theology?