e-Praise & Prayers - April 13, 2006
Our labor here is brief, but our reward is eternal. Be not troubled by the noise of the world that passes like shadow. -St. Clare of Assisi
Please pray for Jim Purgason, Pastor Terrie’s husband. He is facing some health issues.
Dorothy Wajckus, Dennis’ mother, took a fall and broke her hip. Broken bones among our beloved seniors are always a challenge. Please keep Dorothy in prayer.
Doris Rahn‘s sister-in-law, Kay Bauer, also took a fall and broke both of her legs.
Michael Farris, Jean Ferris’ son, was suffering from some unexplained bleeding. Please pray that the doctors can quickly solve this problem.
Char Cole’s father is back home at San Joaquin Gardens from the hospital - but he is not doing well at all.
Please pray for Chris, the nephew of Faye, a baker at Von’s bakery, that he can be released from the demon possession of drugs.
David & Ivy Huff, the new coordinators of our “Children of Promise” Ministry, are job hunting. Please pray that Father will place both of these dynamic Christians in jobs where they can shine for Him.
Please keep our mission team in Mexico in prayer - they should be heading home soon - I think tomorrow.
We continue to pray for the following: Ann Mead and her upcoming surgery, Lois Chestnutt, Judi Wright, the family of Evelyn Touchstone, Ellen Burton, Sarah, Wendy & Toma, Bobbie Ronsley & lupus, Aunt Pat & cancer, Katie Arizon, Carol Robertshaw and a broken foot,, the young man that Dan & Edie are mentoring, Karen with a possible liver transplant, Uncle Dale & chemo, Jim Pombe & heart problems, Joe Barty & throat cancer, Mike Abbott in Afghanistan, Walt Couch & prostrate cancer, Mike Joos & recovery from radiation treatment, George Martin & cancer, Tony & treatment for prostrate cancer, John Rodgers with cancer.
Pray for our missionaries - 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, The Reaching Hand Society in India, SeaFM in Laos, Dr. George Pe Myat in the Congo, 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.
Jehovah Sabaoth, Our LORD of Powers,
We thank You and praise You for this week - a Holy week - when we can stop and remember that this was the week in which the world was forever changed. When mercy replaced justice, when the barrier between God and man was ripped from top to bottom, when our relationship with you was healed.
Jehovah-Rapha, LORD Who Heals, we lift up those who are facing health challenges from illnesses, broken bones and addictions. We pray for Jim Purgason, Michael Farris, and Char’s father, that You touch them and heal their bodies. We pray for Dorothy and Kay as their bones heal from their falls. We pray for Chris, that You will release him from his addictions.
We pray, El Shaddai, that You place Ivy & David Huff into jobs where their witness for You will shine brightly to their co-workers.
As our young people who are serving You in Mexico prepare to come home, we thank You, Gentle Spirit, for Your watchful eye over them. Continue to guard them as they travel home.
LORD Jesus, we pray for those who continue to be on our prayer list and thank You for the privilege of lifting them before You.
With our hearts overflowing with love, we lift up our pastors to You, Abba, and we ask that on this very busy week, that You bind that troublemaker, satan, away from the. We pray for our leaders and ministries - that they will continue to serve You to the best of our abilities. Father, every ministry in the Church needs more people to serve in them. Speak to the hearts of Your people and urge them to find the great joy that is found in turning our hearts in service to You.
Be with Your missionaries around the world, Holy Spirit. Move upon their lives with gentleness and peace. Let them see the fruits of their labors for You.
We pray, LORD God of the Angel Armies, that You bless our country. Bring her back to her knees before You. Guide our leaders in the decisions they make. Protect those who serve You and our country in the military.
As we watch the season change around us, Father, and we watch the world cloth herself in the brilliant colors and new life of Spring, we are reminded of the new life that You have birthed within our souls. Thank You for our salvation that comes only through You and Your mercy. Thank You for the life we life on this earth that is not our home, and for our eternal life that we will live within Your presence. You are our home. We Love You, LORD.
Posted by Valerie at April 13, 2006 06:25 AM