We are told that Christ was killed for us, that His death has washed out our sins, and that by dying He disabled death itself...That is Christianity. That is what has to be believed. -C.S. Lewis, "Mere Christianity"
Slowly but surely the e-Ministry is coming back together! It feels like I am starting from scratch in many areas – but particularly in the prayer ministry. If you have sent me a prayer request that is not reflected here please e-mail me again.
Our Kelli continues to face health challenges. Her bladder has quit working and her blood pressure is off the charts (it’s no wonder her blood pressure is acting up – considering the challenges she faces!) Please continue to keep Sandy, Kelli’s roommate, in prayer as she battles her cancer.
Please pray for Sean Cooney. He is a brother from Emmaus who recently underwent a heart transplant. He was doing great – but recently had to go back to Stanford because it appeared that his new heart was being rejected.
An Emmaus sister, Vicki Benson, has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She started chemo but had to stop. Her blood work needs to improve before they can start her again.
The Emmaus men’s walk is this weekend. Please keep this life-changing ministry in your prayers.
Eve Dangaran was in services this past Sonday. She looks great! Please continue to keep her and the family in prayer.
Larry Mead was also in services on Sonday. The operation took a physical toll on Larry, but his spirit is just as strong as ever. He is truly an iron man of faith.
Biana will be traveling home next Tuesday to have the kidney stone shunt (?) removed. Then the following Wednesday she and I will take off for Nigeria. People have been asking if there is anything I need before I leave – and there is. I need Polaroid 600 film. A friend has leant me a Polaroid camera so I can take pictures of children with their parents. In a few years the pictures may be all that the children have of their parents.
We continue to pray for: Remo & Susan Paul, Nola Ambler, Bianca & Stephanie, Tony McDonald, Ellen Burton, Walt Couch, and Michael Ferris.
Pray for our missionaries – Judy, Faye & Miisaw with New Life Center in Thailand, Jan & Larry Martin in Thailand, The Reaching Hand Society in India, Yvonne Deel in Belize, Bounkham & Khamla in Laos, Laurie Bethall in Prague, Meghan Dineen in Mexico, Biana in Nigeria, and all the missionaries worldwide.
Pray for our pastors our leadership, our ministries, and Father’s provision for His Church. Don't forget your prayer challenge of two minutes a day praying for unity within the Body and that we all are given opportunities to witness for Christ.
Holy God of Israel,
You are so beautiful to us. You are everything that we have been seeking for all of our lives and we are complete in You. To sing our praises to you is our greatest joy. You reign over all of creation, over all of eternity, and You reign in us.
LORD Jesus, we lift up Kelli and Sandy before You and ask that your mercy and healing be upon them. Help the doctors find the proper diagnosis for Kelli and give her the help that she needs.
We pray for Sean, Abba, and ask that You touch him with healing and allow his body to accept this new heart. We praise You, Father, because no matter how Sean’s physical heart is beating, his spiritual heart remains strong.
We call out for Vicki, LORD, and ask that You give her the spiritual and physical strength to face this cancer.
Holy Spirit, there are many people and events that have changed me and brought me closer to You and I thank You for every one of them My Walk to Emmaus weekend had a profound impact on how I follow You. I pray for the men who are taking their walk this weekend, that they will experience You fully.
Comforter, continue to be with Eve and her family as they continue to mourn Ron’s passing.
Abba, we thank You for how You have worked in Larry at this time. Continue to heal him, Father,
We lift up those who are on our prayer chain Jehovah Jirah, and ask that You provide for them.
Triune God, we ask that You fill our pastors with your glory and with Your presence. We pray for the Church Eternal, and for our part of the Church here at FFBC. Help us to remember that we are called to be Your witnesses. Give us the opportunity and the courage to share our faith with those we know.
We pray for Your missionaries scattered throughout the world. Give them a fresh vision to sustain them as they serve You.
Bless our country, LORD of All. Bring her back to You.
Today was a rough day, LORD. Lots of ups and downs – maybe more downs than normal. But as this day closes, I am reminded that it is just the world and has nothing to do with who I am in You or what I have in You. Thank You for my life, and for my joy. We love You, LORD. You are the center of our lives.