Blessed are those who can give without remembering and take without forgetting -Elizabeth Bibesco
A few days ago Ann Mead had a bone scan. Monday her doctor called to tell her that she has bone cancer in her spine. Please pray for Ann, Larry and wisdom for the doctors.
Joe Barty, a friend of Barbara Fortier, has been having trouble swallowing. She received a call saying that he has been diagnosed with throat cancer. They are inserting a feeding tube and will begin chemotherapy treatment.
Danette Joos was in choir this past Wednesday! What a wonderful blessing to have her back with us!
Care Fresno is having a bake sale on January 22nd after both services. Donations (cakes, pies, cookies, candies, breads, cupcakes or cash) for the bake sale are needed. You can bring donations to the church office on Friday, January 20th or to the bake sale on that Sonday morning.
Keep Biana Grogg and I in your prayers as we continue to plan mission trips in 2006. Biana to Nigeria and me to India. Please pray for other mission trips planned for Mexico and Nigeria.
We continue to pray for the following: Pat Siemens, Mike Abbott in (or soon to be in)Afghanistan, Lois Thompson & recovery from a stroke, Georganne with a stress fracture on her foot, Walt Couch & prostrate cancer, Dan Hansen as he finishes his training, Lance Cole & a job, Celebrate Recovery & need for volunteers, Dan & Sandy Austin with financial difficulties, Mike Joos & recovery from radiation treatment, Denise, George Martin & cancer, Bob & Geri Kinnish & his health problems, Tony & treatment for prostrate cancer, Liz & stress from ill family, Merle Rush & recovery from a stroke, John Rodgers with cancer, Stan Reed & cancer
Pray for our missionaries -The Faith Alive Clinic in Jos, Nigeria, Laurie Bethall in Prague, Judy, Faye & Miisaw at the New Life Center in Thailand, Jan & Larry Martin in Thailand, The Reaching Hand Society in India, SeaFM in Southeast Asia, Dr. George Pe Myat in the Congo, Bounkham & Khamla’s mission to Laos, Gospel For Asia, and all the missionaries worldwide.
Pray for our pastors, our leadership, our ministries, and Father’s provision for His Church. Pray that we recognize opportunities to share our faith with others
Pray for our country, her leadership and our military.
Most High and Exalted God,
You are our everlasting God, Creator of the ends of earth. You do not grow tired or weary, and Your understanding no one can fathom. We are Your children, held safely in Your hand. We will never grow weary or tired of shouting our praise and love to You.
Great Healer of bodies and souls, with full confidence in Your mercy and grace, we call Ann Mead’s name to You and ask that You heal her of the cancer. Comfort and strengthen Larry as he supports his wife. Guide the minds and the hands of the doctors so that Ann will receive the best treatment possible.
God of Hope and Comfort, Joe is not doing well. Place Your hand of comfort on him and give him Your hope. Be with his family and doctors.
We pray for those who are on our prayer chain, Holy Father and ask that You continue to be with them.
Blessings and honor, glory and power be to You, Mighty God. All of creation declares Your glory. You are exalted above every created thing. Of Your kingdom there is no end, every knee bows at Your throne in worship of You. We will raise our songs of praise before You throughout eternity.
We lift up our pastors before You, Holy God, and ask that You sustain and protect them. We thank You for the privilege of serving You in ministry and ask that You bless our ministries and help us keep them focused on You. Provide for the Church, LORD of All, for her spiritual and physical needs.
We pray for our missionaries who serve You around the world. Give them strength to face the challenges that come their way.
God Bless America and her leadership. In these troubled times, Holy Spirit, breathe healing across our land. We ask Your protection for those who serve us with dignity and courage in the military.
Abba, we look back at this past year and all of the troubles we faced. From walls of water in Asia and the American South to man-made disasters - it’s been a hard year. Thank You Abba, that no matter what happens in this world, nothing can take us from Your hand. We are eternally protected and safe with in You. When things appear the most hopeless - You are our Hope. We love You, Father.
Posted by Valerie at January 11, 2006 05:52 PM