I choose goodness...I will go without a dollar before I take a dishonest one. I will be overlooked before I will boast. I will confess before I will accuse. I choose goodness. Max Lucado
The home visit from CPS was an amazing experience! All of the areas I was most worried about were not even an issue - I am hoping that I am on the downward slide of this process!
I am asking for prayer for a boy who has been attending Kids Klub. His behavior problems are just too much for me to allow him to be around the rest of our kids. Edie & Dan Gates mentor him - so please pray that they can make a difference in Jesus’ name for this young man.
Bob McDonough was taken to the hospital Wednesday with a heart attack. He is undergoing surgery at St Agnes today (Thursday).
Evelyn Touchstone is having some real health challenges - please remember her & her family
Rachelle Taylor, Libby Mietz’ granddaughter, has developed a large infection that will require surgery on her bone.
Fran Regier’s daughter, Karen, is in the hospital with liver failure & possibly needs a transplant.
Ann McBain is feeling under the weather with her own health challenges.
My sister, Cyndi, is requesting prayer for her sister-in-law, Ellen Burton. Ellen has been diagnosed with breast cancer and “dark spots” (probably cancer) on her bones.
Chris & Jon Aycock’s uncle Dale has had surgery for lymphoma and will soon start chemo.
Please pray for Reaching Hand Society in India - this is from a e-letter I received from Remo - “Earlier today while returning from Chennai the jeep of mummy was stopped by a mob that was protesting the killings of tribals by naxalites (extremists) and mummy and Sopon were pushed around (Sopon was beaten) and the window glass of the jeep was broken. The local police intervened and they are now safely in Malkangiri. Neither mummy nor Sopon are hurt. Will send you a detailed report as soon as I hear back from mummy. Will appreciate your prayers”
Please continue to keep Biana Grogg in prayer as we get closer and closer to sending her off to Nigeria. This is her last week at her job - what an amazing - but frightening - step of faith she is taking! Please keep me in prayer as I continue to plan to go to the RHS .in India. Our youth are readying for their Mexico Mission trip during Easter break - stock sales start this Sonday.
Norm Baird is one of the speakers at “Walk to Emmaus” this weekend. Please pray for him and all of the participants at this extraordinary weekend retreat.
We continue to pray for the following: Bobbi Ronsley & lupus, Jim Pombe & heart problems, Joe Barty & throat cancer, Mike Abbott in Afghanistan, Lois Thompson & recovery from a stroke, Walt Couch & prostrate cancer, Mike Joos & recovery from radiation treatment, George Martin & cancer, Tony & treatment for prostrate cancer, Merle Rush & recovery from a stroke, John Rodgers with cancer, Stan Reed & cancer
Pray for our missionaries - 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, 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, 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.
Righteous Judge,
We know that there is in store for us the crown of righteousness that You, our LORD, our Righteous Judge, will award to us on that day and to all who have longed for Your appearing. LORD God, we long for Your appearing like a child who longs for their beloved parent. Our ears are constantly listening for that trumpet that marks the moment when You will call us home to You. Even so - Come, LORD Jesus!
LORD God, we pray for those who have health problems, Ellen, Karen, Rachelle, Ann, Evelyn, Bob and Dale. Place Your gentle hand of healing on them.
We pray for the Two Care Fresno children - let CPS move quickly and wisely. Be with Dan & Edie as they mentor this young man. Touch this boy’s heart and let him see You.
Jesu Mapru, we lift RHS before You and ask that Your protection surround them. We thank You that Dr. Iris & Sopon were not seriously harmed. We praise You for their courage.
Abba, Biana takes a big step towards You this week as she leaves the “security” of her job to step out in faith with You. We are not going to ask that You provide for her because that is a given. We ask that You calm her spirit. Your will be done on my going toIndia, Father. We ask for Your blessings on the Mexico Mission Trip.
Father, be with Norm this weekend. We know that he is going to make a difference in the lives of the men he will meet. We pray for these Emmaus Pilgrims, that they walk closer to You.
Adoni, Master, we pray for those who are on our prayer chain. Continue to work in hearts, lives and situations.
Jehovah Jirah, continue to be with our missionaries, pastors, leadership and ministries. May we always bring Glory to Your name.
God bless our country, her leaders and her military.
LORD Jesus, as we enter this lenten season give us opportunities to spend more time with You. To be in Your presence is to know our purpose. To hear You speak to us is to listen to the music of eternity. To see You move in our lives is to have peace and security. To know that we are loved by You is to have joy beyond imagining. We love You, LORD.
Posted by Valerie at March 2, 2006 01:57 PM