Sunday Sermon Notes
Pastor Phil Cooley
Past-Powered Prayer

Maui Update: The Maui wildfires, now the deadliest in U.S. history, have left at least 114 people dead; that number is expected to rise. At this writing, around 1,000 are still missing. One Alliance chaplain shares: "Lahaina and parts of Kehei are burned to ash and rubble. The likelihood of finding human remains in Lahaina is low as people were caught in what essentially became a crematorium; many who fled to the ocean drowned."
Pray: for all those affected by this heartbreaking disaster, including people who lost loved ones, homes, businesses, or livelihoods; pray, too, for those affected by trauma as they recover from injuries and loss. Ask for wisdom for leaders of federal and state agencies searching for survivors, caring for the wounded, and providing life-sustaining services for thousands; in addition to the scale of this disaster is the challenge of recovery efforts for an island population with critical infrastructure destroyed and a five-hour flight from the U.S. mainland. Intercede for chaplains, first responders, authorities, and relief agencies as they provide practical aid and spiritual support--specifically for wisdom and strength as they work long hours in the recovery process. Above all, pray that survivors will find hope in Christ during this time of overwhelming need.

KidMin
Today
Younger Elementary: God Wants Me to be a Good Friend
Older Elementary: God Healed the People
Next week
Younger Elementary: God Took Care of Noah
Older Elementary: No One is Like God

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