One of our church staff members, Charlene McKinzey will be having surgery today in Dallas. Last Friday, Charlene was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Today, they hope to remove that cancer.
Charlene is one of our longest tenured staff members serving our church in multiple ways. Currently she works with our 5th & 6th grade program which means that Confirmation, something she cares very deeply about, will have to start this weekend without her. Charlene has helped lead our music program and for a very long time gave direction to our youth choir.
Charlene is a servant, a spirited and committed follower of Christ, and a dear friend and mentor to many in our congregation.
Today, I will be praying for her and I want to encourage you to do so as well.
If you find yourself searching for the words, here’s a sense of my prayer for this family today.
Lord, I pray your blessings upon Charlene today and ask that your peace would surround her in this hour. May your grace calm all her anxiety and remind her of the many who gather around her in prayer today lifting her up. We give you thanks God for the hospital that provides her care and the doctors and nurses who will serve Charlene today. Lead them Lord as they seek to bring healing to Charlene.
Bless her husband Kyle and their two children as they support Charlene. Surround them with your presence in this difficult time. God, we thank you for this family, for their faith and life which has served many, and their dedication to one another in all seasons of life. Bless them Lord, in Jesus Name. AMEN.
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David, if it is ok with you, I would like to print your prayer for Charlene and hang it on my office wall. It will help me in many ways.
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Absolutely! Please do!
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