The worst sin towards our fellow creatures is not to hate them, but to be indifferent to them; that's the essence of inhumanity. - George Bernard Shaw
Ron Dangaran has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and is undergoing some intensive treatment.
George Esparza is finally home from St Agnes! They found a cyst on his liver and now that they have taken care of it, his color has really improved.
Kathryn Aycock may have to undergo additional surgery, they are not real sure that they got everything. I talked to her last night and she continues to have the most upbeat attitude. Her trust in Father is complete.
I am so excited about some news that I received this past week. Brian of Delta Ministries contacted me to see if I was still interested in going to India. I just about turned cartwheels! So please pray that Father will make a way for me to go.
My young friend is due to be released this week. Please pray for her that she can keep her life together. Pray for me that I can be a strong witness for her.
Harley Sowell is home and doing well.
The Silent Auction for Care Fresno continues this Sonday, then takes a one week break while I am out of town, then will be back on March 18th. On March 18th there will be a fundraiser luncheon right after second service. The silent Auction will close during the luncheon and the prizes will be awarded. Reservations can be made for the luncheon over these next two weeks. Tickets are $6.00 - max of $24.00 per family.
We continue to pray for: Nola Ambler, Peggy Molander, Remo & Susan Paul and their pregnancy, Lorraine Esparza’s daughter, Bianca & Stephanie, Kelli Hastings, Tony McDonald, Ellen Burton, Walt Couch, and Michael Ferris.
Pray for our missionaries – Meghan Dineen in Mexico, Matthew, Lisa & Nathan in Jos Nigeria, Judy, Faye & Miisaw at the New Life Center in Thailand, Jan & Larry Martin in Thailand, The Reaching Hand Society in India, Yvonne Deel in Belize, Bounkham & Khamla’s mission to Laos, Gospel for Asia, Laurie Bethall in Prague, 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.
Holy Father,
We praise You, LORD God, not because You demand it or because we are “supposed to” but because to worship You is our greatest joy. Worshiping You is the foundation on which our lives are anchored and from which all other aspects of our lives flow. Because it is worship of You, we choose to live a lifestyle that is pleasing and worthy of You. Because it is worship of You, we choose to serve You first, and others second. Because it is worship of You, we strive to be the best witnesses of Your glory that we can.
Forgive us, Abba, when we have failed to worship You as we should. Forgive us for our sins against You. Thank You for the amazing wealth of Your forgiveness that always welcomes us back home to You.
El Hanun, Gracious God , we pray that Your grace be extended to Ron, Evie and all of us who love Ron so much. Your mercy and power is poured on us so that we can accomplish what we cannot do.
Jehovah Jirah, Our God Who Provides, We praise You and thank You for Your mercy towards George. Continue to heal his body.
We lift up Kathryn, Father God, in prayer. We ask, Great Physician, that You touch Your beloved daughter with a complete healing. We praise You that through this trial, she stays true to You.
LORD Jesus, You know my heart for India and the Reaching Hand Society. But even stronger is my prayer that Your will be done in my life.
Spirit of Life, touch my friend and help her to stay strong in your choices. Help me to stand beside her and be an effective witness for You.
El Neeman, Faithful God, You have shown Your faithfulness to Harley for his entire life. Continue to heal him.
Our minds return often to You, Triune God, and we love the time that we spend with You - if it is just a minute or an hour - our spirits and lives are renewed by this time with You
We lift up the names of those who are on our prayer chain, knowing God of Mercy, that You are in each situation and with each person.
We pray for our beloved pastors and for the leadership of our community of faith. We lift up the newest member of our office staff and ask that You pour Your blessings on Brooke Abbott. Guide her as she assists Pastor Bryan and in all the rest of the work she does for us.
We ask that You be with our beloved missionaries as they faithfully serve You. Bring them a renewed joy and sense of purpose.
Father, Bless our country and bring her back to You.
We love You, LORD. We will fill eternity with songs, shouts and dances of praise to You.