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.

AUGUST 9th; LORD'S Day (Sunday); 2026.

THIS WEEK'S SERMON. In This Week's Sermon, Dr. Spence will continue, GOD Willing, preaching concerning The Third Pouring Of Prayer. In Isaiah 44.3, GOD says: “I will pour water upon him that is thirsty.” In the Sermon, Dr. Spence will consider The Man In Scripture Who Thirsted The Most.

THIS WEEK'S HYMN. “Rock Of Ages” by Rev. Mr. Augustus Toplady (1740-1778). This Hymn was written in 1776. Rev. Toplady was Vicar at Broad Hembury, England. He later took the charge of a French Calvinist Church (Orange Street Chapel) in London. In his time, he was a notable defender of the Historic Protestant Faith.

THIS WEEK'S REPORT. Philippians 4.6 says: “Let your requests be made known unto God.” 1. Gracious news reached Dr. Spence that one of the Residents who left her former Care Facility and moved into another is doing well. The move was completed last week. In Fact, her dear Friend (who kindly gave her a bike as a parting gift) said she has received several calls from her. There is a garden in the new Care Facility. This Lady seems to like to spend time there. This former Resident used to come to Dr. Spence's Church Services. As this Lady now spends time in the garden and continues to live out her life, THE LORD bless her, manifest His Grace to her, and do good to her soul. We miss her. 2. As Dr. Spence came into one of the Care Facilities with members of his Family last week, he met a Friend sitting outside by the front door. She has caught a bad cold. She was hoping the warm Summer sunshine would help her. Please keep this Lady in Prayer. 3. Another Lady in one of the Care Facilities spent time last week with her Son who visited her from Texas. She said they both were grateful for that time they had together. 4. One Resident still has not heard any word from her Sister who went through surgery last week. The surgery was an important event. Please continue to pray that everything goes well with this Sister. 5. Speaking of Sisters, please pray for two Sisters. They have not been well. They used to faithfully attend the Church Services. 6. In one Lady's Family, there was a death last week. The Gentleman who passed away was only 50 years old. Pray for the Family during these days. Many are sad. 7. For a few weeks now, Prayer has been offered for a Wife who has been searching to find a new Care Facility for her Husband. His present care is such that not all are able or willing to undertake it. But last week (thank GOD) a door opened. The Family found a place. Please pray that this new arrangement will work out wonderfully well. 8. Another Family lost a Relative last week. They will soon be attending the Funeral. Please keep the Family in Prayer. Matthew 2.2 says: “Where is He that is born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the east, and are come to worship Him.” *These Prayer Requests come from the Residents, their Families, the Staff, or Dr. Spence's observations. 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 true.

THIS WEEK'S QUOTATION. Hebrews 9.14 says: “Who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God.” In his admirable Exposition Of Hebrews, that truly great Independent, Dr. John Owen (1616-1683), says of these Words: “Christ offered Himself; the Way of His Offering was by the shedding of His Blood. This Offering of Himself was the Act of His Whole Person; both Natures concurred in the Offering, though one alone was offered. All that He did or suffered in His Soul and Body when His Blood was shed is comprised in this Offering of Himself. This Offering of Christ was a real and proper Sacrifice.”