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Prayer List Notice –
If you have someone on the prayer list and their needs have changed, please let
us know. We’d like to update our
prayers to reflect the need and most important to give thanks!
Travel
Bishop Jerry and Debbie Ogles are on travel this weekend to Atlanta for services
there. Please pray for safe travel
and God’s Work to be done well there.
Birthday
Dru Arnold celebrated her 60th
Birthday on 2 February 2015. For
the record, she did see her shadow, thus we are faced with six more weeks of
winter. On the other hand, winter
here can be tough at 72°F.
Anniversary
Dru and Hap Arnold celebrated their 28th
anniversary on 21 February 2015, a testimony to the work of God.
Move
The Thomas Family is now in
Okinawa for a second short tour.
Please pray for this new assignment to go well for Kurt and for Mary and
the kids to make new friends.
Remembrance
of those who have gone before us
Kenneth
Wayne Ogles was killed in action on 16 February 1967, in the Ia Drang
Valley, in the Binh Dinh Province, South Vietnam, with the First Platoon of C
Company, the First Battalion of the 8th Cavalry, First Cavalry
Division at the age of 19. Kenneth
joined the National Guard at age 17 and immediately transferred to the active
Army’s First Cavalry Division. He
wanted to make a difference, to do his duty to God and Country and protect the
innocent people of South Vietnam.
He gave all that we might be free.
Please join us in remembering his service and sacrifice, as well as the
hurt that it cost the entire Ogles family, the sacrifice and pain is no less 48
years later. Remember Kenneth the
next time someone wants you to give a little freedom for the promise of safety
or comfort.
Nearing the end of their time here on earth
Maggie is nearing the end of
her time here on earth. Please pray for Maggie and her husband Dub as she
prepares to go home to be with her family who have gone before her. Pray for the faith of her family to
build and the transition to be good.
Alan is a victim of
metastasized colon cancer already destroying his liver. His youngest sister has
put aside her hard-earned career to care for her brother in these days on
earth. Please pray for him as he prepares to go home to be with his family who
have gone before him. Please pray for comfort, understanding, strength and
guidance for Alan and his family who will of necessity remain behind.
Saundra is in ICU with
congestive heart failure after a heart operation. She is aged and frail.
Saundra is near the end of her time here on earth. Please pray for comfort, understanding,
strength and guidance for Saundra and her family who will of necessity remain
behind. Pray for the love of God
to stay foremost in their hearts.
Polly is in hospice care with
dementia and spinal stenosis.
Please pray for her as she prepares to go home to be with her family who
have gone before her. Pray for the
faith of her family to build and the transition to be good.
Homebound or Infirm
James is on oxygen all the time, this is
bothersome to him and terrifying as well.
Please pray for James to put his worry, his bother and his terror on the
Lord. Pray for strength and
guidance for James and his family.
They suggest this verse, “I am thine, save me, for I have sought thy
precepts.”
Joan has had serious medical problems
that have kept her confined. Please pray her health will remain stable.
Barbara Apple is more or less bedridden. Pray for inspiration for those caring
for her that they might find the appropriate treatment. Please pray for Barbara to put her
trust in the Lord, look to Him for strength and for her to gain energy so she
does not lose the mobility she has; pray for a full and rapid recovery. Please pray also for her husband Bob
who is taking care of her that he might be comforted and strengthened in this
time of stress.
Norma, Sara’s mother is in a
state of deteriorating health, both physically and mentally, with both dementia
and Alzheimer’s. She is slowly
drifting away, though she still recognizes Sara and prayer gives her a sense of
peace. Please pray for both Sara
and her mother to put their cares and worries on God’s shoulders so they can
deal with the many problems involved.
In need
of a miracle or understanding of God’s Plan
Daisy Lee has necrotizing fasciitis,
which manifested on 30 January 2015, causing the loss of her right arm and her
left hand, as well as parts of both feet.
It appears she has turned the corner and is fighting towards recovery. She underwent a “minor” operation
for debridement on Wednesday. She
is now out of ICU and in a stepdown unit. She will need additional procedures,
perhaps surgery. Please join her
family in giving to all the ICU nurses & doctors who have played an
integral role in her recovery, they are grateful for all of their dedication
and compassion. They have taken great care of Daisy and everyone is thankful to
see her improving. The family is
thankful for all the support they have received during these past couple weeks
and hopes all will continue to pray for Daisy’s speedy recovery. Pray for peace
of mind and trust in God for Daisy’s family, her husband and children Tiffany
and Chris. From Daisy on 13 March
2015:
Dearest
family, friends & followers,
I am now
more cleared minded and wanted to express my thoughts. Thank you for all of
your prayers and well wishes. Your continued support has encouraged me through
my road to recovery. I am very lucky and appreciative that I now have a second
chance at life. I have been doing better and I concentrate on the present and
strive for my full recovery in the near future.
Love,
Daisy
Sarah, wife of Rev Geordie (AOC
– UK), has been treating for ovarian cancer. Alas the cancer is spreading causing fluid on the lungs,
which is discomforting to say the least.
There is a hope this side effect can be stopped by further chemotherapy;
however, the last time this particular drug was tried it sent her into
potentially life threatening anaphylactic shock. Please pray for guidance for the medical personnel treating
Sarah, for a miraculous remission; and that Sarah might put all her sadness,
fear, worry and terror on God’s back so that her remaining time here on earth
might be good. Help Sarah, Geordie
and their family put their trust in the Lord and let Him carry their worry. Give thanks for the great courage and
trust in God made manifest in Sarah and Geordie.
June found she has a recurrence of colon
cancer, which is now Stage Four, that is it has spread. Please pray for a miraculous remission;
that June’s remaining time here on earth might be good. Help June and her family put their
trust in the Lord and let Him carry their sadness, fear, worry and terror.
Cindy has been diagnosed with an
aggressive malignant brain tumor. Please pray for a miraculous remission; that
Cindy’s remaining time here on earth might be good. Help Cindy and her family put their trust in the Lord and
let Him carry their sadness, fear, worry and terror.
Leon McKay suffered a stroke a few weeks
back that has left him unable to speak and while undergoing evaluation the
doctors also found he has a very aggressive cancer. Please pray for a
miraculous remission; that Leon’s remaining time here on earth might be good. Help Leon and his family put their
trust in the Lord and let Him carry their worry.
Rev. Thomas Brooks is not
improving and being kept alive by artificial machines. Please pray for a
miraculous recovery and if that not be God’s Will, a rapid passing to home.
Help Thomas’ family put their trust in the Lord and let Him carry their worry
Ronnie has kidney cancer that
has spread and the surgeons are very concerned. Please pray the medical team to
formulate a successful treatment plan and for a miraculous remission; that
Ronnie’s remaining time here on earth might be good. Help Ronnie and family put their trust in the Lord and let
Him carry their worry.
Levi was cancer free for 4 years and
just discovered he has kidney cancer. Levi has a great deal of faith and said
whether he is healed or God takes him home he will be fine. Please pray for the
medical team to pay attention and to their best and for a good outcome. Pray also that Levi and family will be
able to put their worry on God’s shoulders. In particular, please pray for pain relief; Levi is 22 years
old.
Ray Daley is a member of the Royal
Canadian Legion and served his country during the Korean War era. Ray is taking
chemotherapy treatments for cancer. Meanwhile his son Trevor is in the hospital
in a coma and seems to have lost the will to live.
Pat has been under treatment
for colon cancer for sometime. He
has had major complications the last few days and your prayers will be
appreciated by family and friends.
Dorothy had pneumonia, on
checking her lungs they found tumors which permeated the lung area. Further investigation found a primary
site in the colon, with the lung being secondary. It would appear there is no viable treatment at this
time. Please pray for a miraculous
remission; that her remaining time here on earth might be good. Help Dorothy and her family put their
trust in the Lord and let Him carry their worry.
Becky has fourth stage
metastasized lung cancer and is not doing well with chemotherapy
treatments. Please pray for Becky
and her husband as they are together during this difficult time in their lives.
Jane has fourth stage cancer
and is not doing well. Please pray
for Jane and her family as they are together during this difficult time in
their lives.
Colleen has been battling pancreatic
cancer over the last year and it has now spread to one of her lungs. Please keep her and her family in your
prayers.
Christine has cancer of the
colon, which spread to her liver; she is receiving chemotherapy and is having
difficulty eating. Please pray for
the medical team treating her to pay attention and do their very best; pray
also for confidence in our Lord for Christine and her family.
Todd and Kenny have both been fighting osteocarcinoma for over five years
and have been told their time here on earth is nearing its end, absent a
miracle from God. Both are ready
to go home and leave the pain, but would like to stay. Please pray for them and their
families.
Surgery
Edware is having his fourth back surgery
(in the last four years) Please pray for the medical team to pay attention and
to their best and for a good outcome.
Pray also that Edware and his family will be able to put their worry on
God’s shoulders.
Jeff has been undergoing surgery, chemo
and radiation since October for pancreatitis and Pancreatic cancer. Please pray
for the medical team to pay attention and to their best and for a good
outcome. Pray also that Jeff, his
wife and family will be able to put their worry on God’s shoulders.
Albert had a pacemaker installed
recently. He will require surgery soon for a leaking heart valve and has just
been told he has esophageal cancer. Pray he will turn to God and come to know Him
on a more personal basis as the days go by.
Jane underwent heart valve repair
surgery on 3 July 2014. Please pray for full recovery. Pray also Jane and her family to put
their worry on God’s shoulders.
Mario has early-diagnosed prostate
cancer and had surgery. Pray for complete remission and that Mario and his
family will be able to put their worry on God’s shoulders.
Eddie has upcoming bladder surgery. Please pray for the surgical team to
pay attention and to their best and for a good outcome. Pray also that Eddie and family will be
able to put their worry on God’s shoulders.
Testing and Treatment
Rev. Steve Boardman has been diagnosed
with stage 3 cancer. Pray that Jesus will be close and comfort his family and
members of his congregation.
Hang So Ryu has cancer. Please pray for medical
team contemplating and evaluating the treatment that they might be guided to
the correct choice and do their very best. Pray also for peace of mind and
trust in God for him and his family, as well as physical strength.
Traci has not been well for the last
several months. She does not have a colon and all tests have been negative; she
has abdominal pain, nausea and diarrhea and is exhausted and very weak. She and her family thank you for your prayers. Traci seems
to have good days and bad. Your continued
prayers are appreciated.
Olivia, age 7, has been diagnosed with Stage 3 Lymphoma. The prognosis is good
at this time, please pray for medical team contemplating and evaluating the
treatment that they might be guided to the correct choice and do their very
best. Pray also for peace of mind and trust in God for Olivia and her family,
as well as physical strength.
Paul has been hospitalized recently
several time because of persistent high fevers. He is being tested and checked
by physicians and seems to have a slight scoliosis, a node and Schuermann’s
disease. Please pray it will be
discovered how to treat these problems and healing will begin so he will be
inspired to continue his education.
Carol Anne needs God’s comfort and
healthy test results as she is anxiously undergoing tests related to previous
hysterectomy and experiencing symptoms in the surrounding area.
Garth Neel finished chemotherapy and is
undergoing radiation for lymphoma cancer. It seems the treatment is working,
please see this note from Garth:
I have some good news today. The radiologist has told me that the PET
scan which they did last week in Saskatoon is showing good results.
He judges that there is no longer any lymphoma active in what is left of the
tumour. They are still going ahead with 15 treatments of radiation
therapy, the first of which I received today, but will be able to use
a fairly low dosage, given the results of the scan. This means that the
chemotherapy did its work and that now the radiation can simply ensure that the
cancer does not return to the tumour. Of course, it can return elsewhere in the
body but the hope is that I shall remain free of same over this next year and
then in the years to come. I shall let you know how the radiation treatment goes.
Many thanks to all for their persistence in prayer. I am thankful to
the Lord for each of them.
Blessings,
+ Bishop
Garth Neel
Please give
thanks for the great results! Pray also for peace of mind and trust in God for
Garth and his family, as well as physical strength.
Garth is the AOC
Bishop of Canada with oversight of South America and a really both good and
nice fellow.
Jennifer has some lumps on the right
side of her neck; they have grown and multiplied. In the last few months she has
been having problems swallowing. Jennifer has an appointment with specialist in
several weeks to try and discover what it is. She is having a great deal of
anxiety as she waits for her Doctors appointment and will appreciate your
prayer for anxiety and health.
Rick has heart problems. Please pray for guidance for the
medical people treating him that they might pay attention, do their very best
and make the right recommendations regarding treatment. Pray for help for Rick and his wife
Wanda to keep their trust in the Lord and let Him carry their worry.
Clay has melanoma. Please pray for guidance for the
medical people treating him that they might pay attention, do their very best
and make the right recommendations regarding treatment. Pray for help for Rick and his wife Pam
to keep their trust in the Lord and let Him carry their worry.
Atina has been diagnosed with skin
cancer, which turned out to be a melanoma. A routine CT scan found a 9mm (3/8
inch) lesion in her left lung. The
melanoma appears to be spreading; they need to remove the offending tissue and
test the sample. Pray for guidance
for the medical people treating her that they might pay attention, do their
very best and make the right recommendations regarding treatment. Atina’s faith is being tested,
she has difficulty in praying and accepting the outcome, she wants what she
wants and is perplexed about her faith in Jesus. Pray for help for Atina to keep her trust in the Lord and
let Him carry her worry.
Evelyn has been diagnosed with bone cancer. Pray for guidance for the medical
people treating her that they might pay attention, do their very best and make
the right recommendations regarding treatment. Pray for help for Evelyn to keep her trust in the Lord and
let Him carry her worry.
Stacy has Multiple Sclerosis and was
hospitalized for what turned out to be food poisoning. Pray for trust in God for Stacy and
Chris as they deal with Stacy’s illness.
Liz Strauch had a pineal cyst, which in
the end responded well to a surgical draining last year. Since November 2013, similar symptoms
have returned. A CT Scan turned up
what is thought to be either a new cyst or an enlarged pineal gland. More testing, including an EEG is in
the works. She can no longer work.
Pray for strength, courage and understanding for Liz and her family, in
particular her husband Ken and sons Caleb and Nathan; as well as for God's
guidance for the medical people treating her that they might find the best
course of treatment and allow Liz to heal completely.
Faye is in the hospital because she is
weak has been receiving blood transfusions. Pray for strength, courage and
understanding for Faye and her family; as well as for God's guidance for the
medical people treating her that they might find the best course of treatment
and allow Faye to heal completely.
Tom has heart and kidney problems. Pray
for strength, courage and understanding for Tom and his family; as well as for
God's guidance for the medical people treating him that they might find the
best course of treatment and allow Tom to heal completely.
Harold has had a severe stroke. He is now home, but his family is
looking for a rehabilitation facility to help him recuperate. Pray for strength, courage and understanding
for Harold and his family; as well as for God's guidance for the medical people
caring for him that they might find the best treatment facility to allow Harold
to heal completely.
Joe has had a preliminary ALS diagnosis.
Pray the final diagnosis will something that will allow him to continue taking
care of his devoted young family.
Pray for strength, courage and understanding for Joe and his family; as
well as for God's guidance for the medical people treating him that they might
find the best course of treatment.
Mark Wilson’s breathing seems to be
under control at present, he is getting oxygen, which is a huge blessing for
which he is grateful. Pray for God's
guidance for the doctors and medical people treating him that they might figure
out a way to treat him that will work and not adversely affect other parts of
his body, particularly his oxygenation levels, kidney and liver function. Please pray for peace of mind and trust
in the Lord for Mark, as well as for his family.
Preston is reacting poorly to recent
neck surgery and now has problems with his liver count; Physicians feel that
dialysis will help. There may be a blockage in the bowel and an operation might
be necessary. Please pray for the
medical team to pay attention and to their best to determine how to help
Preston and for a good outcome.
Pray also that Preston and family will be able to put their worry on
God’s shoulders while Preston does his best to facilitate a return to good
health.
Erica has a non-malignant Brain Tumor
which cannot be surgically removed due to the size and location. They are going to attempt chemotherapy.
Please pray for peace of mind and trust in the Lord for Erica, as well as for
her family, and for God's guidance for the medical people treating her that they
might find the best course of treatment.
Brenda is in the hospital because of
bleeding on her brain. Please pray for peace of mind and trust in the Lord for
Brenda, as well as for her family, and for God's guidance for the medical
people treating her that they might find the best course of treatment.
Mackenzie is a young girl with leukemia.
Please pray for peace of mind and trust in the Lord for Mackenzie, as well as
for her family, and for God's guidance for the medical people treating her that
they might find the best course of treatment.
Mack has had diabetes most of his adult
life. Circulation in his legs is very bad and doctors are considering
amputation. Please pray his medication will help and he will not face
amputation. Please pray for peace of mind and trust in the Lord for Mack and for
God's guidance for the medical people treating him that they might find the
best course of treatment.
Michael has been diagnosed with lung
cancer recently after making it through gastro intestinal cancer last year.
Please pray for peace of mind and trust in the Lord for Michael and his wife
Gayle; as well as for God's guidance for the medical people treating him that
they might find the best course of treatment.
Ken Strauch has been tired and is
anemic, he had a colonoscopy which found a pair of polyps which were removed
and are being tested. Just for
good measure they found he has a hiatal hernia with ulcers, basically part of
his stomach is pushed up into his esophagus and is bleeding from there. Sounds like there may be surgery
involved. Please pray for peace of mind and trust in the Lord for Ken and for
God's guidance for the medical people treating him that they might find the
best course of treatment.
Adriano is in the hospital due to high
sugar and high blood pressure. He is very weak and will appreciate your
prayers.
Heather recently found out she has
cancer. Please pray for peace of
mind for her and for the medical team treating her will be guided to the right
solution.
Jim has had an aneurism and blood clots.
Pray that healing will come.
Georgia has liver and pancreatic cancer.
The doctors are evaluating whether to do surgery and how to tackle the disease.
Georgia is a faithful Christian and appreciates your prayers. Pray for God's
guidance for the medical people treating her that they might find out the
source of the problem and best course of treatment. Pray also for peace of mind and trust in God for Georgia and
her family.
Lana’s doctor found something on her
lymph nodes and ovaries. Pray for God's guidance for the medical people treating
her that they might find out the source of the problem and best course of
treatment. Pray also for peace of
mind and trust in God for Lana and her family.
Healing
Betsy Lane had what is thought to be
food poisoning, she appears to be recovering but was too weak to make it to
church. If you know Betsy, that is
a really bad sign. Please pray for
a full and complete return to strength as soon as possible for her and comfort
and strength from our Lord in her time of weakness.
Bernie Coogan had a stroke near
Christmas time. He is undergoing
physical and speech therapy at a rehab facility where his wife works. Bernie is doing pretty well, his speech
is a bit slurred, but his mind is clear.
He is still Bernie. Bernie,
his wife JoAnn and their family would appreciate your prayers for a full and
rapid recovery as they maintain full trust in the Lord.
Scott Winters underwent apparently
successful ligament replacement surgery on his knee on 8 January 2015, however
he contracted an infection somehow which is causing him great difficulty. Please give thanks for the successful
surgery and pray the infection will be overcome.
Amy has melanoma in her lungs, liver and
kidneys; they have found a treatment for her that has a high success rate
however the side effects are debilitating. Please pray she will be able to
tolerate the side effects and the treatment is successful. Amy has full trust in the Lord, but
would still appreciate your prayers.
Debbie is just beginning chemotherapy for
cancer of the lymph nodes. Prayer she
will be able to tolerate the therapy acceptably and remain strong as she
remembers the Lord is with her at all times.
Liz had a massive stroke at age thirty-seven.
The prognosis is good but she has a long road ahead. . Please pray for guidance for those
treating her, for trust in our Lord for Liz and her family, for healing.
Ebick is suffering from a severe ulcer but
the Doctors cannot give her the proper dosage of the medicine due to her six
month pregnancy. Please pray
doctors will find an alternative avenue for treatment or that God will provide.
Stan is going through chemotherapy and
radiation treatments for cancer. He is elderly and the treatments are tiring
him. Please pray for his wife Marvelene as they do this together.
Meg recently found out she had heart
problems causing low blood oxygen levels, loss of focus resulting in an
emergency room crisis. As a result of the symptoms she made errors on the job
that caused her to lose her job. She is grateful for the excellent medical care
she has received and optimistic, feeling with God's intervention in her life
her health may be reversed and a new job will become available.
Donald is in the hospital and had his
leg amputated on 14 April 2014. Pray he will adjust and healing will begin.
Lucius Dabney (father of Rev Bryan
Dabney) is now at home recovering from an infection. Please pray for a complete healing of the infection and
return to health.
David has many concussions and unable to
go to school, read books, watch TV and has headaches and migraines. He has
trouble sleeping and his family will appreciate your prayers for this 10 year
old young man.
Gladys has breast cancer and has had a
lumpectomy. She needs to take a year off of her work to have chemo treatments.
Alwin Jack has had a stroke and recently
has had a relapse. Please pray for
those who treat Alwin that they might chose the best possible treatment and
pray for peace of mind for Alwin during the recovery phase.
Carolyn has Multiple Sclerosis with
complications. Pray Carolyn and her children will be close to our Lord Jesus
Christ as they and family members help to ease the problems.
Jeong was in an auto accident and
sustained a serious back injury.
Please pray for a full and rapid recovery.
Gil Garcia is home and doing pretty well. Pray for strength for Gil and his wife
Mary as they deal with the stresses of Gil’s paraplegia and the general aging
process.
Mary Garcia had surgery, she is home,
but not healing as well as she hoped.
Please pray for her continued healing.
Bill had malignant growth removed from a
lip last month and seems to be experiencing a re-growth of the cancer. He asks your prayer for the medical
team treating him and for peace of mind for himself.
Hank has osteoporosis, which has caused
him a great deal of pain and inconvenience in the past few years. Pray for his
healing and that his medical bills will be met.
Evelyn is an elderly woman who has had
problems with her eyes and is now blind. It appears some sight will return
shortly, pray for that to happen!
Joanne has begun kidney dialysis as a
result of kidney failure due to extensive chemotherapy. Additionally she cares
for an adopted drug addicted baby who is now nine years old. Please pray for her to keep her faith,
to let the Lord carry her worry and concern and to give her strength. Pray also for those treating her that
they might pay attention and do their best.
Mr. N. Anand is in the hospital and is
seriously ill. He is being encouraged to pray for repentance of his sins and to
depend upon our dependable God for a cure and recovery of his health. Pray that
he will be a strong witness for Christ.
Jacob has been going through some dental
procedures and has some pain and aggravation with the numbness. Please pray for
comfort and strength for him, as well as for guidance for the medical team
treating him that they might pay attention and do their best.
Jean fell and broke her ankle in three
places. She will be in the
hospital for rehabilitation for the next 6 weeks. Please pray for comfort and strength for her, as well as for
guidance for the medical team treating her that they might pay attention and do
their best.
Bud and his wife for their continued
welfare and enthusiasm. Bud has
been advised of an aneurism in his heart of a size not mandating immediate
surgery. This comes at a time when
he has sole care of his wife who recently broke two vertebrae and thereafter
sustained pneumonia.
Virginia has Sinus and Allergy problems
giving her severe problems. Pray
that the Doctor will discover why it continues and find a cure.
Steve Thornell had a brain aneurysm,
which was found before it burst.
He is home from the hospital and working hard on recovery. He lacks
energy from seven days in the hospital.
His doctor told him he has to make serious life changes. One of the two
main arteries in the back of the head is now completely closed. He must take blood thinners, he has
thick blood and recent chemotherapy made it worse. Steve has always operated at 110 percent, he needs help to
slow down. Please pray for
trust in the Lord and a full and rapid recovery. Pray for peace of mind for Steve and his family.
Arlen is receiving treatment for lung
cancer and recently experienced a ruptured colon during treatment. She is alone
in Oregon but does have a friend who has traveled a great distance to be at her
side. Please pray for guidance for the medical team treating her and for
strength and trust for Arlen.
Oscar discovered some time ago he had
blood clots in his leg and lung.
He has been treated for them and has not been cured. He now will be
facing surgery. Please keep him in
your prayers.
Angela had an ischemic stroke (clot). Please pray for guidance for the
medical team treating her and for strength and trust for Angela. Please pray
also that she and her family might put their worries on our Lord’s back so she
can work hard towards recovery.
Nora had a stroke mid February 2013.
Please pray for guidance for the medical team treating her and for strength and
trust for Nora. Please pray also that she and her family might put their
worries on our Lord’s back so she can work hard towards recovery.
Linda has been hospitalized for several
days with a gastrointestinal problem.
Please pray for guidance for the medical team treating her and for
strength and trust for Linda.
Dester is suffering from unknown skin
and diseases. Please guide the
medical team treating him to find out what the problem is and cure it. Pray also for Dester to trust in the
Lord.
Lee has Arterial Fibrillation, sheis
doing much better and she and her family thank you for your prayers. Her pain
level is high and some medications have bad side effects. Please continue her
in Prayer in the weeks ahead as she heals.
Nell recently adopted two children and
has just been diagnosed with multiple myeloma.
Mary Lou has been suffering with
seizures. She was in the hospital with a 24 hour monitor and is being sent home
from the hospital with two medications and orders to return in 2 months for
another MRI to review whatever is going on in her brain. Please pray for guidance for the
medical people treating her, as well as peace of mind and trust in God for her
and her family.
Kathleen has spent the last two weeks in
the hospital. She has been
diagnosed with colitis, shingles and possibly colon cancer. Pray she will be
comfortable and begin to heal.
Rachel has Mitochondrial Myopathy. This is a hereditary disease of the
muscles and they do not have a cure for it. Part of her pain is her family does
not believe she is indeed ill, as she appears to be just fine. Please pray her
family will learn the truth and be supportive of her; pray also the medical
people treating her will find the right measures to minimize the disease. Most particularly pray for Rachel’s
trust in God.
Nicolas is in the hospital with serious
symptoms of a heart disorder. Please pray for peace of mind for him and
guidance for the medical team looking for the cause and cure.
Juanita is a young girl who was in a
coma because of a blood disease.
She has not come out and is gaining strength. They are awaiting results
from blood samples. Her family
thanks you for your prayers and asks that you continue.
George had foot surgery. Please give thanks for the surgery and
pray for a full and rapid recovery.
Nellie is in the emergency room of a
hospital in a great deal of pain.
Please pray for peace of mind for her and guidance for the medical team
looking for the cause and cure.
Lauralee Meade underwent a lumpectomy on
Friday after Thanksgiving. A
further anomaly has been discovered and she had additional preventative
radiation treatment. Please pray
for a complete remission of the cancer.
Pray also Lauralee will maintain her great attitude and trust in God.
Bill, Sara’s husband, had a third
abdominal surgery on 22 November 2011, to remove a tumor. Bill is doing better keeping the
doctor’s instructions, for which we are all grateful, including taking
chemotherapy once a day for one more year. He has decreased the consumption of alcohol and eating at
least mostly properly. Please pray
for help for him to continue do all this.
Please pray also that Bill might turn his heart outward to help those
around him, as well as live a long and healthy life to the honor and glory of
God. Pray also for peace of mind
for Bill and his wife Sara.
Kay Denton (Mrs. Kay) has had a chest
infection, perhaps viral, but seems to be getting better. Please pray for continued peace of mind
for Mrs. Kay and her family. Give
thanks for her trust in the Lord and her positive attitude.
Matt Alcantara, age 16, came back with
ZERO SCANS again in August 2014!
Matt has Osteosarcoma (bone cancer), a very rare and often lethal form
of cancer with limited treatment options.
This is a disease that is about 90 percent fatal in a couple of
years. He has no hip joint on one
side, but he walks and swims!
Courage? Guts? You bet!
Please also give thanks for the great faith of Matt and his entire family. Their faith and trust is a wonderful
example for each and every one of us.
But, now is not the time to stop praying. Actually, it never is the time to stop praying!
Judith Clingwall is afflicted with
Multiple Sclerosis (MS). She is
currently in Laurel Place, an extended care facility in Surrey, British
Columbia. Judith's condition has
worsened recently. Please pray for her to take an active part in her own life,
for her strength, peace of mind, trust in God and remission of the disease so
she might return home to her family.
Pray also for strength for her husband Martin as he deals with all the
problems and stress of Judith’s situation.
Vince (age 15), reoccurrence of
Osteosarcoma, recent testing found a nickel sized tumor in his lungs. The doctors are consulting with a
specialist in Houston. Please pray
for guidance for the medical team and for peace of mind for Vince and his
family.
Healing and Patience
Kym (43) has various hip problems which
seems to be related to osteoarthritis.
And, her mother Ruth is in the
early stages of dementia. Pray for
guidance for those treating both of them, as well as patience and trust in the
Lord for both of them.
Christopher has had problems with his
leg for some time. Now he has to
have it casted and it will stay that way for what to him seems an interminable
time. Pray for patience and peace
of mind for this young man who has much he wants to do.
Thanksgiving and Continued Healing
Janet Jessup had a stroke on 3 July 2014 and heart problems that were
causing huge issues for her. They
seem to have gotten her stabilized and she is going home from the
hospital. Please join the entire
family in giving thanks for this wonderful development. Please pray for those
treating her to find the appropriate treatment and for trust in God and peace
of mind for Janet and her family, in particular her husband of 43 years, Rev
Roger Jessup, retired minister of Saint Joseph of Arimathea Anglican Orthodox
Church.
Jim has been hospitalized and had
several operations for cancer the last few years. He has recent good news, for which he asks you join in
giving thanks:
The LORD
be with you! I wanted to let everyone to know I received a great report from
Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Newnan, GA yesterday. I met with all
three (3) of my doctors. Each reviewed my scans and were satisfied with the
results. The cancer is still there but it has not changed in three (3) years.
All of the doctors were happy with the report and I will continue with the
monthly sandostine injection to retard future growth of the tumor. Thank you
very very much for your prayers and encouragement!
Jim
Arch Crittenden has Multiple Myeloma
(cancer cells in bone marrow); without this treatment life expectancy is one to
two years. As long as he can
tolerate the daily oral Revlimid treatments, it seems he can carry on. Arch is not worried about the weight
loss side effects, he says he planned ahead for that; the hair loss does have
him concerned as most of that has already left. There is very good news, X-Rays show no holes in his
bones. And he can still travel about and visit his family! This is super, please join Arch and
family in giving thanks. Arch and
his lovely wife Kathy ask that you pray for their trust in God to remain strong
and for a good outcome. From
Arch this week:
I'm in my third series of oral chemo.
On 3 weeks and off one. Then a dose of 10 steroids, all at one time at
the end of each of the three chemo weeks and even the steroid dose on the
fourth week before restart of the chemo for 3 more weeks and on and on.
The alternative is very dormant or so I hear. Being on prosthesis (below
the knee) for nearly 45 years does not allow me a lot of mobility even
now. I may have this regimen for a year before any true diagnosis
is definitive. We will carry on. And we will continue to persevere to the
extent of our limited ability. GODSPEED ! arch / kathy
crittenden, Virginia,VA
Aleyne Bergman had a pacemaker installed
on 26 January 2015. Please give thanks for the medical team paying attention,
doing their best and for the good outcome. Pray also that Aleyne and her husband Ron, as well as the
rest of her family will be able to put their worry on God’s shoulders. Please pray also for a complete and
rapid recovery for her.
Dick Gray has a Merkle Cell carcinoma
just under his sternum carcinoma which is considered a stage four carcinoma
since it has ‘metastasized’. After
much treatment and hospitalization the main site is less than half the size and
there are no new tumors. He continues
the fight. Please give thanks for the good results so far! Pray for those contemplating the
treatment that they might be guided to the correct choice and do their very
best. Pray also for peace of mind
and trust in God for Dick and his wife Jennifer. Dick is the Treasurer and a Vestryman at Saint Paul’s
AOC in Missouri.
Jenny, wife of Adam, mother of two,
(niece of Marianne Lane) had difficulty breathing the night of 22 January
2015. Adam brought her to the
hospital. After considerable
thought and testing, they found a growth thought to be scar tissue from
intubation when she was an infant.
On 28 January 2015, they preformed a mechanical expansion to allow her
to breathe which was a success.
Please give thanks for the great result and pray for a full recovery and
that the opening will stay clear.
Sam had surgery on his entire large
intestine that had become infected. At the time of the operation he was just
hours away from a complete organ shutdown. He had had turmoil in his life over
the years. Sam is now in the ICU and his Minister visited him and explained to
him God had given him another chance for him to make things right with his
Lord. Pray for his good health and his spiritual life with Jesus.
Marv Rogge had successful heart valve
replacement surgery on or about 20 December 2014. Other than a desire to chew his food way too much, Marv is
doing great, up and about.
Please join Marv, his lovely wife Marian and the rest of the family in
giving thanks to God for the great result. Pray for a full and complete recovery.
Ian had surgery to remove excess skin
rendered a nuisance by controlled lost of 200 pounds. Please give thanks for the successful result and for those
treating him to have paid attention and done their very best on the lengthy
surgery, taking the best possible care of him. Please pray for his continued recovery and strength for his
Mother who will be in charge of his after care.
Jenniffer had surgery for breast cancer
on 15 October 2014, which seemingly went well; please give thanks for
that. She has had other
complications which preclude her from making a full recovery in particular the
drugs are making her terribly sick; please pray those will be overcome. Pray for help for Jenniffer to keep her
trust in the Lord and let Him carry her worry and concern as she recovers. Please pray also for strength and
courage for her family as they try their best to help her.
Jim had infection complications from diabetes
in his foot. The infection appears
to be under control and he has been released from the hospital. Please join in giving thanks for the
quick and good result and pray for complete healing.
DiAnne Thornton had back surgery 23
September 2014, with apparently good result. Please give thanks for the good result and pray the L5
decompression will allow her walking abilities and balance to be restored.
Alice had a mastectomy on 17 September
2014, that apparently went very well with a good result. Please give thanks for the good outcome
and pray for full healing and complete remission.
Mary had successful hip replacement on
10 September 2014. Please give
thanks for the successful surgery and ask for God’s help in her recovery.
Kathy had what seems to be very
successful surgery on Wednesday, 3 September 2014, for cancer that returned
somewhat unexpectedly. Please give
thanks for the good results of the surgery and pray that the cancer will be
held at bay by this action. Pray
also for Kathy and her family to let God carry their worry, concern and terror
so that Kathy can recover fully and quickly, so as to gain the best
result. Help their entire family
to keep their full trust in God.
Peggy had very successful knee
replacement surgery 26 August 2104. She is going home on 29 August 2014 with no
pain! Please give thanks for a
great result.
John Evetts had successful extensive
heart surgery; he is still in the hospital and recovering. He is in good spirits. John and his family thank God for the
answer to many prayers on his behalf. John is a minister in the Anglican Episcopal Church which as
a relationship with the AOC. We
look forward to his return to his ministerial duties at St. George’s Anglican
Church in Ventura in the near future.
John Evetts
entered the ministry after a lifetime of work in industry and business as well
as service in the Armed Forces in Vietnam. Like the Apostles, he came to the
ministry from the secular world of work. Rev. Evetts is married and has two
daughters and two grandchildren.
We thank the
Rev. Evetts for his service to our country and his continuing service to God
and His people.
Mary Thornell had colon cancer surgery
and finished chemotherapy 17 June 2014.
Tests the week of 2 June 2014 showed totally clear scans. Things were going well, but tests the
week of 16 February 2015 showed what appears to be unknown spots on both
lungs. She is going to City of
Hope for a second opinion. Please
pray for guidance for those treating here, as well as strength, guidance and
peace of mind for Mary and her husband Jim, as well as daughter Janice and son
Jimmy, as she undergoes treatment.
Jim Thornell (Jet) seems to have
recovered from the five stomach ulcers and now is dealing with blocked coronary
arteries and taking care of Mary. Please give thanks for the great result and
also for the strength, guidance and peace of mind our Lord gave Jet and his
wife Mary, as well as daughter Janice and son Jimmy, as he underwent treatment.
Al had an abscess found on his liver for
which he was hospitalized, it turned out to be benign and will not require
surgery, he has been released from the hospital. Please give thanks for this good result and pray for
continued healing.
Elma is suffering from
cancer. She was taken home from
the hospital on the advice of her Doctor.
We were asked to pray that Elma’s remaining time here on earth might be
good and that Elma and family might put their trust in the Lord and let Him
carry their worry. Since
then, Elma's Bishop told us a great Miracle of the Lord is working over
Elma. Doctors sent her home to
die, but now she seems to be doing all right. On behalf of her, thank you for all of your prayers. Please
continue praying for her complete healing.
Dennis has heart problems; now the
medical people treating him discovered a large mass on his liver which turned
out to be a cyst! Please give
thanks for this great development and pray for peace of mind and trust in the
Lord for Dennis and for God's guidance for the medical people treating him that
the contemplated surgery might go well.
Dwight had major oral surgery, for which
he gives thanks. He is recovering
slowly and asks your prayers to speed the process.
Mike is a veteran who has served his
country when she called. Please pray he will open his heart to God so He can
make Mike’s crooked road straight and pull him towards the summit rather than
to the pit.
Dick’s left arm was amputated after
treating for Merkel Cell carcinoma over a year ago. He has met with the
oncologist’s and reviewed the CAT scan. Good News! The tumor has been reduced
in size—it was down to one half the size that it was in September and there was
no indication of a new tumor in the chest area. Dick wanted the Prayer Partners
to know and join him in thankfulness to our Lord. Please join Dick and his
family in giving thanks to Our Lord Jesus Christ for his recovery as well as
for their trust in God.
Carol Stone, the sweet wife of Mike
Stone, recovered far better than expected from a severe brain bleed, but fell
recently and broke her hip. She
still requires 24 hour care, which Mike provides with little help.
Business
Mark’s business is in difficulty. He works in a shrinking field, of which
he is one of the country’s true masters, but there is little work
available. He asks that you pray
that he can find a way to survive in his industry, which he loves and needs his
talents. Pray he can find new
sources of business and new ways of doing things, perhaps someone to partner
with to better use his talents.
Pray also for those who work for and with him that they might do their
best to help.
Financial
Guidance and Employment
Anne is unemployed and just interviewed
for a position. Please pray she
will be employed, if not at this position then that this interview will lead to
better prospects. Pray for her ot
be encouraged and strengthened by the Holy Ghost.
Doug recently became unemployed from his
job of 18 years. He has been applying for jobs, but unable to get one at this
time. His wife is working; this is
not enough for the family. Please pray he will find employment with a firm that
will be able to use his considerable skill and hard work to benefit both the
firm and the family.
Catherine and Lewis are at a low ebb due
to a struggle for employment. Your fervent prayers will be appreciated.
Lori is considering a potential change
in her employment. Please pray for
God’s guidance in considering all aspect of her potential work.
Sara is concerned about the
future with her company. She would
appreciate prayers for her continued employment and that her firm might find
more and better ways to use her considerable skills.
Financial
Guidance and Healing
Clark is in need of salvation; for
God’s Will to be done in his life. Pray his family will be blessed with the
financial miracles that come from doing His Will.
Timothy and Sharon had their
home foreclosed the morning of 15 April 2014. They are experiencing spiritual, emotional and financial
crisis at the current time. Please pray for God’s guidance as to how they might
handle the financial difficulties in which they have found themselves and more
importantly have them draw closer to God and each other.
Linda, Rick, Christian and Sawyer
are a family experiencing spiritual, emotional and financial crisis at the
current time. Please pray for God’s guidance as to how they might handle the
financial difficulties in which they have found themselves and more importantly
have them draw closer to God and each other.
David and Lorna are having
financial problems. They are
trying to find a smaller home which may be more affordable. Lorna
has had an ongoing battle with brain cancer, her trips back and forth to the
hospital have drained their finances to the point they sometimes struggle to
have enough food in the house.
Pleaser pray for Lorna’s healing and guidance on how they might handle
the financial difficulties in which they have found themselves.
God’s Strength and Peace of Soul
Tommy Dunning is facing his first
Christmas following the death of his only son to cancer. Please pray he can concentrate his
heart on what he had and will have in his son through God.
Guidance
Eli has some mental issues and has lost
his way. He was admitted to the hospital
for psychological evaluation to get a proper diagnosis and medications and has
been discharged. He has yet to
come to grips with the demons chasing him. Pray he will return to the Lord and his family. Eli’s brother Carl has gotten little to no support from the family, he being the
one to get Eli into treatment.
Daughter Katie seems to be the least helpful. Pray they will ask God to send the Holy Ghost in to
straighten things out and they will listen when He speaks to them. The family has been open to the Prince
of Darkness and needs help.
Debbie has family problems that must be
dealt with and she asks God’s guidance in making the correct decisions and how
to stand.
Edward (45) had the opportunity to meet
with a Christian during the conversation she discovered Edward had some background
about God but thought He was not relevant to this day. Edward asked many questions about the
Bible and was surprised at the answers and continued to ask questions. They
both went their separate ways and the Christian told Edward that she would pray
for him. Will you join in prayer for Edward, please?
Kathy is experiencing severe anxiety and
panic attacks. Please pray she can let the Lord calm and direct her in the best
path to take to help alleviate these problems.
Michael and his Family ask your prayers for
wisdom as they are under trial and affliction to follow the law of the land and
yet honor God in so doing.
Flora is in remission with cancer, but
has high blood pressure and fatigue. Flora’s Mother recently died and this has
caused added stress. Please pray
that she will be able to let God carry her worry and sorrow so she can do the
things she needs to do.
Elizabeth and Gunner need your prayers
for their general well being.
Pray that they might see the Light of the Lord and let Him guide their
lives. Pray they might open their
hearts not only to the Lord, but to each other to become one in Him and
happiness.
Eric and Betty need your prayers for
their general well being.
Pray that they might see the Light of the Lord and let Him guide their
lives. Pray they might open their
hearts not only to the Lord, but to each other to become one in Him and
happiness.
Eli has lost his way both spiritually
and mentally, please pray for him and his parents Ed and Barb, who are having
great struggles seeing their son, go through these afflictions having brought
up in a Christian home. Please
pray his parents can find a way to help Eli.
Marie has suffered the loss of her
husband, her job and her pet all in a short period of time. Please pray for
peace of mind for Marie, as well as for trust in the Lord for her and those
around her that she might adjust to the changes in her life and move forward to
the honor and glory of our Lord with His Help. (140607)
Mitten has a Christian talking to him
about Christ. Mitten does not believe and does not seem to care. Please pray Mitten will see the light.
Kristen, Rickey and their two children
ask you to pray for grace, wisdom and understanding as they attempt to cope
with infidelity, separation and possibly divorce as a result of backsliding
from the Lord into the World.
Aaron has a problem seeing is where his
life should be leading him. Please
pray that he can listen to his father Paul and those around him who want him to
work hard and obtain a real education now rather than just coast towards
oblivion.
Helene and her family ask your prayers
for them as they deal with the loss of Alan, husband and father.
Stephanie seems to be very deeply into
post partum depression after her baby was born prematurely. Please pray for her Mother in Law who
is going a great distance to help Stephanie and her new Grandson. Pray that Stephanie will be able to
direct her attention outward, rather than inward.
William is an elderly man living with
his Son and Daughter in-law. William is causing trouble in the family because
of his demanding ways and continually using bad language. The family is at
wit’s end to know how to handle him and will appreciate your guidance and
prayers.
Caitlin is in the grip of the Prince of
Darkness; she thinks there is escape from reality in drugs. The saddest part is that reality is not
as she sees it. Her family is
despairing as they can do nothing to help her and ask that you pray for the
Holy Ghost to enter into heart and show her the need for change before it is too
late.
Nathaniel is in spiritual turmoil. His family and friends will appreciate
it if you will keep him in your prayers for him to find the root of his trouble
and accept God’s help to heal his heart.
Sam and her two children that have been living in a shelter and are to lose
their place there. Please pray a
place will be found they can stay in and recover.
Please
pray Darlene will surrender her life
to Christ.
Norrie is facing daily exams in the
weeks ahead. Pray for calmness and
concentration and to do the best possible.
Jonathan is addicted to drugs. He is now in jail awaiting trial. His
parents and friends will appreciate it if you will keep him in your prayers for
him to find the root of his trouble and accept God’s help to heal addiction.
Beth is suffering from ungodly treatment
in her marriage. Please pray God
will guide her in her behavior, actions and thoughts that she might be able to
lead her husband to God so her marriage might prosper to the benefit of them.
Brandon a young man from a Christian
family who married a year ago and almost immediately became estranged from him
family. As a result he has had a serious problem with keeping the civil law.
Please pray for Brandon that he will return to the Lord and the many problems
will be eventually settled. Pray the hurt he has caused so many will be helped
with our Lord’s care and love.
Dennis has some
decisions to make and will appreciate our Lord's guidance.
Jeanette has had many members of her
family die from diabetes and several are near death now. Jeanette does not know
the Lord and is despondent and perplexed about her family and herself. Please pray she can open her heart to
allow the Holy Ghost in to bring her knowledge and understanding.
Dr. Elizabeth Raj is teaching a biblical
approach to the psychological problems facing many in our society today. She is
battling against the growing influence of worldly psychology adopted by the
churches themselves. Elizabeth constantly stresses answers are found between
the covers of that precious Book, the Holy Bible. Please pray for encouragement, strength, fortitude and
courage for her.
Abigail is a teenager who has behavior
problems. She feels she is in an
area of mental darkness. Please
pray that she might look to God for help and not within herself.
Sara asks that you pray for guidance for
her as she deals with the stresses of her family and life. Pray that she can separate those things
which she can affect from those things which she cannot and give her grace to
accept that she cannot do everything and can only change those things within
her control. She asks for God’s
help for her business so that she might remain gainfully employed while keeping
up with the needs of her mother and husband and healing her own problems.
Jacquie to open her heart to God and
accept His Love and Grace.
Hap asks you to pray he might be able to
trust God will help him make the right decisions at the right time and not to
worry uselessly, to change those things he can change, accept those things he
cannot change, sleep well to be able to do the correct things with a clear head
and that he will open his heart to the Holy Ghost.
School Challenges
Destiny, Blake and Janet
Anglican Orthodox Church
Indonesia
Please pray for the Lord's will regarding the establishment of an AOC
church in Indonesia.
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lmighty God and
Father of all who trust and believe in thy dear Son, Jesus Christ: We seek thy
divine will in the establishment of an Anglican Orthodox Church of Indonesia.
In this present day of waning faith and compromising ministers, we hope to
discover your will in this important matter. Keep us always strong in faith,
worship, and practice; purify continually your visible church on earth, and
lead us into green pastures of evangelism and love of truth. The people of
Indonesia are a precious people in your sight, and we would seek the honor of
preaching your Gospel in those great islands. Grant us wisdom to know and do
your will always, for we ask it in the Name of thy dear Son, and our Lord and
Savior, Jesus Christ. AMEN
Pakistan
Please remember Faith Theological
Seminary Gujranwala, Pakistan in your daily prayers as we are making
arrangements for the Annual Graduation Ceremony on to be held on 20th of March
2015. Pray for graduating class 2015 so that after receiving degrees they will
go out in the field to preach and teach the Good News of Jesus Christ.
- Bishop Jacob, Principal, FTS
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Father of Lights, and of all
Knowledge and Learning: We ask thy blessings and grace be shed abroad upon
those scholars of Faith Theological Seminary who are scheduled to graduate from
their arduous studies on the upcoming 20th of March in Class 2015. Though they
have completed one challenge in their calling to preach and teach the Gospel of
Christ, they will be faced with mounting trials as they undertake the role in
the fields that are white for harvest. We ask that you strengthen and encourage
them in their calling and mission, Lord. Be with them on every dark and lonely
road as well as on the pleasant meadows of your mercy. Go with them just as
surely as you walked with the two men on the Road to Emmaus. Protect them from
every evil and wicked snare the Archenemy of our Souls may set for them along
the way. Let them remember the wise words of their teachers and professors at
Faith Theological Seminary, and above all else the wise and life-giving Words
of your Holy Scriptures. Bless them and prosper them, O Lord, and all good
Christians of the Churches of Pakistan; and bless Faith Theological Seminary
that it may continue to be a Beacon of Truth and Force for Christ in that land
upon which you have planted it. These blessings and all others we ask in the
Holy and Pure Name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Serbia
Rev. Igor Djurcik leader of Anglican Orthodox Church
in Serbia asks us to pray for his students. He has excellent young people in
Belgrade who are having services and classes on the Bible.
Fiji
Savusavu Fiji Islands is
establishing a new Anglican Orthodox Church congregation Rev. Jack Andrew and
members from the AOC in Labasa were with them for the weekend for this special
time for our Church in Fiji. Pray that our Lord will be with the members in
Savusavu as they bring others to his house.
Philippines
Please pray a Minister will be
found who would like to serve in Tabuk, in the Philippine Islands. The Anglican Orthodox Church has an
established Church there and in the surrounding areas and need a Shepherd to
lead the flock.
Central African Republic
Christians in the Central African Republic
are experiencing the ravages of a war between the Muslim and Christians. We
have both ministers and members of the Anglican Orthodox Church in Central
African Republic. Please pray for God’s guidance and protection for all
persecuted Christians and those around them.
Diocese of the Epiphany
Saint Paul’s, Moberly, Missouri would
like your prayers that the Holy Ghost might enter more fully into their hearts
so that they might be more effective in spreading the Word of God.
Atlanta
Bishop Jerry is in Atlanta, preaching at
a church who has in attendance many members of another church founded in 1887
that has closed. Many of those are
older, in their late 70s and early 80s.
Please pray they will see this is a parish where they can be one with other
believers. Please pray the Holy
Ghost might enter more fully into their hearts so that they might see their way
to come together.
Diocese of Virginia
Saint Joseph of Arimathea Anglican Orthodox
Church is under a lot of stress.
We all are, but they need even more prayer. Rev Roger Jessup, their wonderful minister, had to retire as
he was so pressed by the duties of a primary care giver, in addition to all the
worries of this world. Pray for
trust in God for each member of the parish and for them to find economic
relief.
Armed Forces & Contractors
Kristyna Thomas (Army - Fort Jackson),
Airman Donny Patton (USAF - Hulbert Field, Florida), Jordan Brown (USMC – Fleet
Marine Force - Pacific), Trevor Jennings (USAF - KC-10 Boom Operator – New
Jersey), Trevor Di Marco (USN – Whidbey Island, EF-18 Pilot), Kurt Thomas (USN
– Camp Foster, Okinawa), Ethan (US Army Airborne – Southwest Asia)
For Our
Country
Our country has lost its
way. Over half the people that
vote, voted for a government that promises them things it cannot deliver in
return for their souls which it can, will and does take. Our foreign policy backs the rise of
Islam, we turn our backs on those who would follow God and arm those who murder
them. Pray God will raise up a
leader from among the people who can turn the country’s course 180° and attempt
to come back to God. Pray the
people will recognize that they are headed down a smooth wide road into the
pit, a road that will get smoother and smoother, steeper and steeper until the
only possible way is down. Down,
into the depths of the pit. Pray
people will recognize there is:
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One True and Triune God who is goodness in and
of Himself
·
All religions are not equal
·
All ways of life are not equal;
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The Bible holds the Key to Life;
·
All rights come from God, not the State;
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Good;
·
Bad;
·
Evil;
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Right;
·
Wrong;
·
Allah is the Devil;
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Abortion is no more than sacrifice of children
to Baal.
Pray this recognition will
not come too late. Pray we will,
each of us, do our duty to God, Country and Family, putting His Honor above
all.
Persecuted
Around the
world, Christians are under attack, not only in the Muslim world, but from
Hindus and others in India. Also,
they are under continual attack in the name of “Separation of Church and State”
in the western world, as it becomes actively atheist or pro-devil buddy. Please pray for God’s guidance and
protection for all persecuted Christians and those around them.
Nathan had successful surgery on 4
August 2014, to remove a tumor near his heart; then underwent chemotherapy. During
a visit on 2 December 2014, the PET Scan found no evidence of cancer. Nathan and his family thank God for the
great result, the medical team for paying attention and doing their best and you
for your prayers.
Various
Special Requests
Vanuatu Islands in the South Pacific have
been hit within the last day by a 165 mph Typhoon. Things are not good there. Pray for the people to see clearly what they must do to
rebuild.
The
Anglican Orthodox Church in Peshawar,
Pakistan sustained damage to their building as the result of heavy rains.
At present the roof is being rebuilt and they have not been able to hold
services. Pray it will be fixed
very soon and a new place might be found until the church is restored.
Nathalie is teaching English in a small
western Ukrainian town where they are having so many problems. Pray for
Nathalie and others around the world who are standing up for Christian
principles in their countries.
This
is a horrible time for the people of
India, Christians in particular; they are having problems with Hunger, Bank
Closings, Transportation and Schools not functioning. Pray for the Leaders and Members of our Church in Eluru
Andhra Pradesh. Pray their basic needs will be met and God will be close to
them in this time of need.
We ask that
you pray, please ask God that the Holy Ghost might give you insight into how
you might make the lives of your friends and family better. Remember helping others is not just
those who you don’t know!
Thanksgiving
Losana had Dengue Fever, she has now
recovered. Please join her in
giving thanks for the swift recovery.
Kristyna Thomas gives thanks for a
successful and safe graduation from Boot Camp at Fort Bragg, as do all the
Thomas family and her many friends.
She is off to Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic School now!
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