Chaplain Dr. Paul Spence

An Independent Chaplain Serving Long Term Care Facilities For More Than 29 Years

"Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth." "O God, be not far from me: O my God, make haste for my help." --Psalm 71.9,12.

DECEMBER 14th; LORD'S Day (Sunday); 2025.

THIS WEEK'S SERMON. In This Week's Sermon, Dr. Spence will continue, GOD Willing, his Series entitled The Three Pourings Of Prayer. More specifically, he will further consider The First Pouring Of Prayer. Zechariah 12.10. “The Greatness Of The Person Of GOD As Seen In The First Pouring Of Prayer.”

THIS WEEK'S HYMN. “Trusting Jesus” by Mr. Edgar P. Stites (1836-1921). A dear Hymn that came to us from an American Christian who served in the Civil War and was a Riverboat Pilot on the Delaware River.

THIS WEEK'S REPORT. 1. During last week's visits among the Care Facilities, a certain Lady's health infirmity has become worse. Please pray for her during these difficult days. 2. Another Lady who has been necessarily absent from the Church Services. 3. A Lady who will be going in for eye surgery in January. 4. A Lady has expressed particular gratitude for a gift she received last week. This gift, she said, will be of help to her. 5. Many in the Care Facilities were sick last week. A serious head cold (sometimes a sinus infection) is going around. 6. A Gentleman who is suffering in his ears. 7. A new Lady is moving into one of the Care Facilities. In Fact, she may already be moved in by now. Pray that THE LORD will give her a good visit. 8. Indeed, several new Residents have moved in here and there. Some say it is a trying adjustment. Keep all of them in Prayer. 9. Those who are in the hospital this week. 10. During our recent snows, several were surprised when Dr. Spence visited. Pray that the Sermons will be a great spiritual Blessing at this time of the year. In Isaiah 16.4, GOD says: “Let Mine outcasts dwell with thee. Be thou a covert to them from the face of the spoiler.” *In This Week's Report, the names of the people have been withheld to protect their privacy. Nevertheless, the Thanksgivings and Prayer Requests are real and actual.

THIS WEEK'S QUOTATION. Hebrews 6.1 says: “Let us go on unto perfection.” In his admirable Exposition Of Hebrews, that truly great Independent, Dr. John Owen (1616-1683), says of these Words: “That is, unto such a knowledge of the mysterious and sublime Doctrines of the Gospel as those who were completely initiated and thoroughly instructed were partakers of.” “By 'perfection' is intended such a degree and measure as God is pleased to communicate to believers in the ordinary use of means; it is a clear perception of the mysteries of the Gospel, especially of those which concern the Person and Offices of Christ, and particularly His Priesthood. 'Let us go on.' The Word is emphatical. That is, let us be carried on with the full bent of our minds and affections, with the utmost endeavour of our souls.”