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.

MAY 10th; LORD'S Day (Sunday); 2026.

THIS WEEK'S SERMON. In This Week's Sermon, Dr. Spence will continue, GOD Willing, speaking about The Third Pouring Of Prayer. In Isaiah 44.3, GOD says: “I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground.” This week there will be further reflection respecting the Word “water.”

THIS WEEK'S HYMN. “Abide With Me” by Rev. Mr. Henry F. Lyte (1793-1847). Rev. Lyte was a Scottish Pastor. He wrote this Hymn in the last years of his life. The words are ideally suited for those in their older years.

THIS WEEK'S REPORT. 1. One Lady is finally getting over her double pneumonia. Although she attended the Church Services all throughout her sickness, it is good to see her strength returning in her face and manner. She has been sick for a long time. Nahum 1.7 says: “The Lord is good.” 2. Last week, a new Gentleman attended one of the Care Facility Church Services. He said he was glad to be there. After this Church Service, he said he will be happy to attend next week. Let's pray THE LORD will give him a pleasant stay in his new dwelling. 3. Last week in the Care Facility Meetings, a Gentleman who had not attended for some time was present. Remember him in Prayer. 4. A Lady asks Prayer for her Sister. 5. Pray for a Lady who is preparing for back surgery. At the present, she lives in constant pain. 6. Another Lady asks Prayer for her three Sons. 7. In Colorado, the drought at some of the Residents' Families' farms is still going on. Things do not look promising for this year's crops. 8. As Dr. Spence came into one of the Care Facilities last week, one of the Residents was explaining how much she appreciates the Church Services. The Resident said of Dr. Spence that “when he preaches, he preaches. I feel so much at Home hearing his Sermons.” Pray for all the Residents who attend all the Care Facility Church Services at this important season in their lives. Ezekiel 37.5,6 says: “Thus saith the Lord God; Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live: and ye shall know that I am the Lord.” *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 actual.

THIS WEEK'S QUOTATION. Hebrews 9.4 says in part: “Which had the golden censer.” In his admirable Exposition Of Hebrews, that truly great Independent, Dr. John Owen (1616-1683), says of these Words: “We are always to reckon that the efficacy and prevalency of our prayers depend on the incense which is in the hand of our Merciful High Priest. In themselves our prayers are weak and imperfect. It is hard to conceive how they can find acceptance with God. But the incomparable intercession of Christ gives them acceptance and power.”