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.

NOVEMBER 2nd; LORD'S Day (Sunday); 2025.

THIS WEEK'S SERMON. Isaiah 40.1,2. Last week, among the Care Facilities, Dr. Spence concluded his Series of Sermons entitled True Comfort. In the end, there were Twenty Sermons in this Series. THE LORD now be pleased to further bless these Sermons as they are now lodged in the hearts and minds of the Residents who heard them.

THIS WEEK'S HYMN. “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” by Mr. Joseph Scriven (1819-1886). Mr. Scriven wrote the Hymn to specially comfort his Mother. Which speaks that you never know how far one good deed might go. For when Mr. Scriven wrote this Hymn to comfort his Mother, at the same time, he wrote a Hymn that has blessed the world. Mr. Scriven devoted his life to the care of the Elderly.

THIS WEEK'S REPORT. 1. Among the Care Facilities Dr. Spence visits, there is a Lady who fell two to three weeks ago. Her pains resulting from the fall are only becoming worse. Now, there is concern, along with increased visits to the physician. Notwithstanding, she constantly attends the Church Services. Please keep this Lady in Prayer. 2. Another Lady is greatly improved from a strange health condition. Let's give thanks to GOD and keep on praying. 3. Pray for a Couple who are having their 55th wedding anniversary. 4. A Son is coming from out of State to visit his Mother. His Mother desires to speak with her Son about some important things. Please keep the matter in Prayer. 5. A Lady has serious pain in her side. She equally requests Prayer for her Brothers. 6. A Lady was glad to attend the Church Service on her birthday. 7. It is peculiar how things are in Care Facility Church Services. In several places, there is a real fluctuation in the attendance. One week, a certain set of Residents will be present. The next week there might be a whole new Assembly of Residents. Yet this is the reality of the way things are. Not a few have carefully explained that it is not unusual for them to become suddenly unwell. When this happens, they cannot leave their rooms. Pray that in seasons of poor health, what was preached in the past will be the freshest Blessing. 8. Last week, some specially spoke of the last Sermon Dr. Spence preached from Isaiah 40.1,2. THE LORD bless His Word to the hearts of the Residents! *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 5.9 says: “And being made perfect.” In his admirable Exposition Of Hebrews, Dr. John Owen (1616-1683) says of these Words: “Christ was 'made perfect' through consecration and dedication. It was the Father, Who by His sovereign authority disposed, designed, and separated the Lord Christ unto this office; yet this Lord Christ of His own will gave Himself up obediently unto the authority and will of His Father, and that out of love to and delight in the Work itself. The external means of His 'being made perfect' were in His own sufferings, especially in the offering of Himself. Nothing was now wanting unto the great end aimed at in all these things.”