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.

NOVEMBER 8th; LORD'S Day (Sunday); 2026.

THIS WEEK'S SERMON. In This Week's Sermon, GOD Willing, Dr. Spence will continue his new Series of Sermons entitled Reflections On King Zedekiah. In this particular Sermon, he will consider what GOD thought of the Kings.

THIS WEEK'S HYMN. “Man Of Sorrows” by Mr. Phillip P. Bliss (1838-1876). Mr. Bliss was an Independent. He was born in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. This particular Hymn was written by Mr. Bliss in 1875, which was the year before his death.

THIS WEEK'S REPORT. Philippians 4.6 says: “Let your requests be made known unto God.” 1. Just as soon as Dr. Spence came into one of the Care Facilities last week, he was informed about a Resident who lost her Mother. This Resident, in Fact, happened to be present for the Church Service that day. Therefore before the actual Meeting, Dr. Spence and his Family sat with her and spoke with her relating to her Mother's death. This Resident is to be commended for still attending Church amidst such deep sorrow. In all of our sorrows, it is yet important to come to GOD. In Psalm 120.1, the Psalmist recorded the Rule he followed. He said: “In my distress I cried unto the Lord.” Then did he enjoy the Blessing in the last four Words. “And He heard me.” 2. A Resident's head is greatly improved. She was having intense pain. 3. Pray for a Resident's newly swollen legs. They are causing considerable difficulty. 4. On the 16th, a Resident's Brother will be having heart surgery. 5. There is another Resident who happens to have another Brother who also will be going in very soon for heart surgery. 6. Pray for a Resident's Sister who lives in Oklahoma. She is having ongoing trouble from a fall she experienced this year. 7. A Gentleman thanks THE LORD that he is feeling much better from a severe fall. It took some time for him to heal. Now, he is pain-free. 8. Pray for a Resident who has lost her glasses. She really desired to have the glasses for last week's Church Service. In Fact, one more time, just before the Care Facility Church Service began, she went to her room and searched for them. She could not find them. She is to be commended, however, that she did not allow this to keep her from attending. She promptly returned and attended the entire Meeting. 9. A Lady is thankful how she survived a stabbing. GOD is good. 10. GOD be praised for the larger attendance in the Care Facility Church Services in several places last week. May THE LORD singularly bless the Preaching of the Scripture! Acts 4.12 says: “Neither is there Salvation in any other: for there is none other Name under Heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. *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 9.28 says: “Unto them that look for Him shall He appear the second time without sin unto Salvation.” In his admirable Exposition Of Hebrews, that truly great Independent, Dr. John Owen (1616-1683), finally says of these Words: “It is here said in the Verse that Jesus shall appear 'without sin.' As it respects Him, He shall appear perfectly free from all those sins that once were laid upon Him, as a Conqueror over sin in all its causes, effects, and consequents. As it respects those who sincerely believe in Him as Saviour, He will then make an utter end of sin in them forever. There shall not be the least remainder of it. All its guilt, filth, power, and effects in darkness, fear, and sense of danger, shall be utterly abolished and done away.”