Chaplain Dr. Paul Spence

An Independent Chaplain Serving Long Term Care Facilities For More Than 30 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.

SEPTEMBER 6th; LORD'S Day (Sunday); 2026.

THIS WEEK'S SERMON. In This Week's Sermon, Dr. Spence continues his Conclusion concerning The Three Pourings Of Prayer. He will make final reviews and reflections respecting the actual Third Pouring of Prayer in Isaiah 44.3, where GOD says: “I will pour water upon him that is thirsty.”

THIS WEEK'S HYMN. “My Redeemer” by an unknown author. However, the words seem to have been written before 1867. About that year, the gifted Mr. Henry Smart (1813-1879) attached a beautiful tune to this celebrated Hymn and it appeared in print. What a fine Hymn it is! The author may be unknown, but the Truth is well known and sweetly reflects the tremendous Truths of the New Testament.

THIS WEEK'S REPORT. Philippians 4.6 says: “Let your requests be made known unto God.” 1. Last week during the Care Facility Church Services, some were absent. Several were not feeling well. Others were necessarily attending to previous appointments. 2. A Lady is thankful that she has had no more recent falls. 3. A Resident's Relative lately had surgery. Pray for her complete recovery. 4. A Resident fell out of bed last week and was temporarily trapped between her bed and a chair. As a consequence of this fall, this Lady these days is exceeding sore. She asks for Prayer. 5. A Resident's Niece is back in her home State again. She tried a new job in another State, but things didn't work out. Please keep her in Prayer. 6. One Resident missed the Church Service in her Care Facility last week because of profound pain. Her Friends ask for Prayer. 7. A Resident asks Prayer for her Daughter. 8. In one of the Care Facilities, a new Lady attended the Church Service. She sat on the front row. She was very attentive through the Sermon. We were glad to have her in the Assembly. Pray that THE LORD will give her a pleasant stay in her new dwelling. It looks like she will be there for awhile. 9. Those who are sick. Different sicknesses have already started up again. 10. In one Care Facility, there was a larger attendance. Pray for all those who heard the Preaching of the Scripture on that day too. In Matthew 28.18,20, JESUS says: “All Power is given unto Me in Heaven and in Earth. And, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.” *All the Weekly Prayer Requests come from the Residents, their Families, the Staff, or Dr. Spence's observations. In This Week's Report, the names of people and places have been withheld to protect their privacy. Nevertheless, the Thanksgivings and Prayer Requests are real and true.

THIS WEEK'S QUOTATION. Hebrews 9.22 says: “And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission.” In his admirable Exposition Of Hebrews, that truly great Independent, Dr. John Owen (1616-1683), says of these Words: “The Apostle Paul is clear to say 'almost all things.' For some things in the Old Testament were purified 'by fire.' See Numbers 31.23. There were other things that were purified 'by water.' See Leviticus 11 & 15 and Numbers 19. Yet all other things (as is observable in the Apostle's distinct emphasis in this Verse) were purified 'by blood.' And this is what Christ did at the Cross. I John 1.7 says: 'The blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanseth us from all sin.' The real spiritual forgiveness of sins, and the gracious acceptance with God, is obtained alone through the Sacrifice of Christ Himself.”