Would you join me as we pray, Heavenly Father.

We lift our time together in prayer, Lord.

Up to you, Lord.

So many people on the list, Lord.

Those that are hurting or somebody they know family, friends, Lord, that are suffering,

Lord, and people who don't know you.

Lord, we ask that you would hear our cries, hear our prayers this evening, Lord. And would

you bless the teaching as well, Lord, as we welcome back, Pastor Chathie. Would you continue

to bless, provide, strengthen, give him courage and wisdom, Lord, to speak your word.

We ask this to you in my name, we pray Jesus, we say.

Amen and amen.

Oh, you guys.

Aw.

Okay, sit down.

You have no idea how much I missed you, how much I love you, and how great it is to be back. Oh.

People are running out now.

Oh.

No, for real.

I just, I love you so much and very few pastors can say that and mean it. I'm very spoiled. I'm exceedingly blessed.

And again, I'm so glad to be back. I want to mention really a prize you of what's coming up Thursday and then Sunday before we get started. Is that okay?

Okay, well, I'm going to do it anyway. So I didn't hear anybody say that's okay. So now,

let's start with this Thursday.

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