Re: Digest Number 2064

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Tami,

I was in the same situation, since I lead Worship at our church. My

pastor just asked people to pray for me that I was " going to be having

surgery the next week " . Most people don't ask, " What kind of surgery are

you having? " For those you who do and you want to tell, then feel free.

For those you don't want to say anything to, just say, " I really don't want

to talk about it right now, Perhaps I can share it with you later; however

it is elective surgery I've chosen to have and I really do appreciate your

prayers on my behalf! " There will always be some who will ask or

speculate, but don't be worried about them. Just be sweet and thank them

for their concern. They usually mean well. I was selective about who I

told before the surgery, because, like you say, there are so many who will

offer you other suggestions and try to deter your mission!!! We all need as

much prayer as we can get.

God Bless you in your surgery!

Betty Pappas

>

> RCB Bank wrote:

> > My senior pastor (also my boss) wants to pray for

> > me in the service Next Sunday...So the entire congregation can pray

together

> > for me. Well, what will we say we are praying for me FOR??

>

> That you are having surgery (or gastric bypass surgery, if you want to

> be sort of specific), and they can pray for the surgeon, the hospital

> staff, and you during the surgery, and then for your speedy recovery and

> good health.

>

> He doesn't have to say it is weight loss surgery and anybody who wants

> to know more than that it's " gastric bypass surgery " who asks you, you

> can respond, " How very kind of you to be concerned! I've needed this

> surgery for awhile and I really appreciate your prayers. " If they

> persist (most people aren't that thick but some are), you just repeat

> " I'm having gastric bypass surgery, it's a pretty serious operation. I

> really appreciate your prayers and concern. " Just sort of keep that

> up, kindly and sweetly repeating the same information, until they get

> the idea.

>

>

> > I WANT them to

> > pray for me with all my heart...but don't really want all the advice and

> > questions I'll get if the whole church knows about the surgery. So, it's

> > kind of a catch 22. I would love to hear any advice you all may think

of.

> > Any way, I just want to say thanks for being so enthusiastic...I am

living

> > vicariously thru all y'all! CAN'T WAIT! Tami P.S. You know you are a

real

> > Okie when you say all y'all!! And Ken keep that count down going!

> >