Love is an act of endless forgiveness. -Jean Vanier
Biana is planning to leave on April 23rd - or thereabouts - for Nigeria. Unfortunately a kidney stone is blocking (literally) her plans. She goes to see a specialist tomorrow and hopefully they can get it cleared up in time for her to make her flight.
Matthew & Lisa Watson are having some problems getting their visa renewed and so their return to Nigeria is delayed. Please pray that Father will clear the hurdles and they can get back to Faith Alive.
The following is a pray request from our friend Charles in Paris. He will be leaving in early June to embark on a wonderful mission trip to India. “I need your prayers. I am going to South India for a missionary work for three weeks. The Indian Church that is welcoming me has organized a crusade and I am going to be the Guest Speaker. And also, there will be opportunities of ministering in other churches of the district according to the arrangements that will be made by the host Church. Thanks for your prayers, Charles Kabambi Mputu”
I have some (mostly) firm dates for my trip to Nigeria. I will be leaving on July 17th and returning on August 21st. Funding remains a bit of an issue but to quote a friend, “If it’s God’s will, then it is His bill,” so I am determined not to worry about it.
Ron Dangaren is weakening. His wife, Eve, asks that any phone calls for Ron or her be routed through Samee Myers. This will free Evie up to care for and be with her husband.
Our friend, Remo, from the Reaching Hand Society is hospitalized. He is gravely ill with multiple infections. His wife Susan is staying at the hospital with him. She is in her sixth month of pregnancy so this time is physically exhausting for her.
We continue to pray for: Kelli Hastings, Susan, Barbara Kansler, Nola Ambler, Peggy Molander, Bianca & Stephanie, Tony McDonald, Ellen Burton, Walt Couch, and Michael Ferris.
Pray for our missionaries – 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, Meghan Dineen in Mexico, Matthew, Lisa & Nathan in Jos Nigeria, 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 the families of the murdered and wounded in Virginia.
Great and Glorious God,
You reign in glory and power. Of Your kingdom there is no end! When all the petty scrabblings of this earth are done, You will still remain as king of kings and LORD of lords. We stand in awe of all that You are. We lift You high for You and You alone are the Uncreated One. There is none like You.
Holy Spirit of Life, we lift up Biana before You. Her heart is already in Nigeria but her body is giving her some problems here in the valley. Heal her body, LORD of All, so that she can follow her heart.
Great Shepherd, we ask that the problems with Matt & Lisa’s visa be cleared up and that they can quickly return to doing Your work in Nigeria.
El Gadol, Great God, we thank You for Your people who willingly go out to serve You in places far from their comfort zone. We lift up Charles as he travels to India and ask that You guard him on his travels and that he shines for You while he serves You.
Jehovah Jirah, provide the funding if it is Your will that I go to Nigeria. I’m not going to stress over it.
Abba, with hearts of love we lift up Ron and Evie and ask that Your Presence be in this situation.
We also lift up our brother Remo as he is in poor health. Protect Susan and their baby.
Strong Deliverer, we continue to pray for those on our prayer chain and ask that You continue to comfort and guide them.
Glory in the highest to our God and King. Glory! Glory! Glory! We exalt You!
We lift up our pastors and leaders and ask Father, that You continue to use them and use our ministries to spread Your Word.
Provide for the needs of Your missionaries as they serve You. Reach the world through them.
Father God, Creator of all Life, we pray for the families of the Virginia Tech students and faculty. Somehow bring them peace in this tragedy..
Because of Your amazing grace, my chains are gone. You have freed me to mount on wings like an eagle and to soar to heights I had never dreamed possible. We are held up by Your love.
Posted by Valerie at April 18, 2007 09:49 PM