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It is especially for my family, firends, business people, students, pastors, teachers and a myriad of pre-, new and long-serving Christians who want more Scripture with their devotion than many of the regular devotionals offer. it is also written to be short so you can get on with your day, but filled with a new idea from God's Word that is practical and applicable. You can also have it sent directly to your email box every day - just send me an email (DarleneRichard@gmail.com) and I will add you to the distribution.
"'The Lord has looked down from heaven upon the
children of men to see if there are any who understand and act wisely, who
truly seek after God, longing for His wisdom and guidance. They have all turned
aside, together they have become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not
even one." Psalm 14:2-3
Another weekend and another WeakEnd Assignment. Today, something to provoke your thinking and
a break from the study of the book of Mark.
This four-minute video is made by my pastor and points out some
important thoughts for all of us today, especially when you hope to share your
faith with another.
The WeakEnd Assignment is to:
1.Find
an hour and quiet spot where you will not be interrupted.
2.Bring
your Bible, notebook, something to write with and a refreshment.
3.Quiet
your heart and pray and ask the Lord to open your eyes to new discoveries about
His love for you and all His children.
4.Rewatch
the video above and take notes of what you find important.
5.Consider
the power of the question: ‘Who is searching
for you and why does that matter?’
6.Look
up these Scripture verses and write them in your notebook.
·John 14:6
·Romans 3:11
7.And
if you can take time, read and pray through Psalm 143.
Take care with love, especially His, Darlene (who still
prays for you each day)
PS: Find my
statement of faith:https://especiallyhislove.blogspot.com
(where you will also find a series of beginner Bible studies to
share). You can easily find the WeakDay Devotion online by doing a Google
search for ‘WeakDay Devotion’. (Also,
there is an android ‘Google
Blogger’ app you can download to read them on your phone. Not sure about Apple.)
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS
·Barb
– my brother’s faithful and kind wife. Thank
you for praying for her. She needs
prayers to sustain her and protect her health and energy during this time of
additional stress and challenge.
·UPDATE - Sophie
– three-year old daughter of a friend.
She continues to have tests to diagnose her disease (some serious
conclusions have been suggested). She
remains frail and unwell. Please pray
for her, her parents and health carers to find ways to manage the symptoms.
·UPDATE
- Floods in Germany, Belgium and Netherlands – The unprecedented event has devastated huge
areas. The dead discovered number more
than 180. Pray for those affected and
have lost everything. Pray for the
rescue workers and those who will support the families of the victims and the
survivors.
·Hans –
a dear friend in Germany, continues his immunotherapy for lung cancer. Pray for his ongoing strength through the
pain, patience and God’s mercy. Continue
to pray for his healthcare providers and that he is surrounded by faithful and
compassionate Christian friends who will support him through this journey. Pray for his Mom (age 84) who is also unwell --
that their time together is filled with extraordinary good memories and lots of
love.
·Callilah
- a lost child. Pray the Lord will
capture her heart.
Pray for those in full-time service
Pray to uphold our Christian leaders – that they never compromise
God’s Word, are bold and courageous in the face of evil. Pray for their wisdom, safety, ingenuity,
strength and for their families.
Pray for those with ongoing health concerns
Many of us have family, friends and loved ones with fragile
health. Pray God takes special care with
them and protects them in practical ways and that the Lord will have mercy on
them during this challenging time.
“The heavens are telling of the glory of God; and the
expanse of heaven is declaring the work of His hands.Day after day pours forth speech, and night
after night reveals knowledge.” Psalm 19:1-3
[Jesus teaching] “’God is spirit, the Source of life, yet
invisible to mankind, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and
truth.’” John 4:24
“ … because that which is known about God is evident
within them, in their inner consciousness, for God made it evident to
them.For ever since the creation of the
world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been
clearly seen, being understood through His workmanship – all His creation, the
wonderful things that He has made, so that they who fail to believe and trust
in Him are without excuse and without defense.” Romans 1:19-20 (The
Amplified Bible)
“A spirit is a person; a person is a spirit.God is not merely influence or mind or
subconsciousness – He is a living Person having knowledge, feeling, will,
righteousness, love and all the qualifications that distinguish persons from
the animal world.
“There are different kinds of spirits or persons – God-persons;
angel-persons which include good and bad angels, Satan and demons; human-persons.All are immortal and will live throughout
eternity.[1]”
One thing you learn as you begin to share your experience of
God’s love is that many just don’t believe He exists and if He does, they have
little understanding of His magnificence and sovereignty.That is why knowing, sharing and helping
others dive into God’s Word for themselves is critically important.It is there that they can ‘recognise’ Him!
Take care with love, especially His, Darlene (who still prays
for you each day)
PS:Find my
statement of faith:https://especiallyhislove.blogspot.com
(where you will also find a series of beginner Bible studies to
share). You can easily find the WeakDay Devotion online by doing a Google search
for ‘WeakDay Devotion’.(Also, there is
an android ‘Google
Blogger’ app you can download to read them on your phone.Not sure about Apple.)
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS
·Barb
– my brother’s faithful and kind wife.Thank
you for praying for her.She needs
prayers to sustain her and protect her health and energy during this time of
additional stress and challenge.
·UPDATE - Sophie– three-year old daughter of a friend.She continues to have tests to diagnose her disease (some serious
conclusions have been suggested).She
remains frail and unwell.Please pray
for her, her parents and health carers to find ways to manage the symptoms.
·UPDATE
- Floods in Germany, Belgium and Netherlands – The unprecedented event has devastated huge
areas.The dead discovered number more
than 180.Pray for those affected and
have lost everything.Pray for the
rescue workers and those who will support the families of the victims and the
survivors.
·Hans –
a dear friend in Germany, continues his immunotherapy for lung cancer.Pray for his ongoing strength through the
pain, patience and God’s mercy.Continue
to pray for his healthcare providers and that he is surrounded by faithful and
compassionate Christian friends who will support him through this journey.Pray for his Mom (age 84) who is also unwell --
that their time together is filled with extraordinary good memories and lots of
love.
·Callilah
- a lost child.Pray the Lord will
capture her heart.
Pray for those in full-time service
Pray to uphold our Christian leaders – that they never compromise
God’s Word, are bold and courageous in the face of evil.Pray for their wisdom, safety, ingenuity,
strength and for their families.
Pray for those with ongoing health concerns
Many of us have family, friends and loved ones with fragile
health.Pray God takes special care with
them and protects them in practical ways and that the Lord will have mercy on
them during this challenging time.
[God speaking] “’For as the rain and snow come down from
heaven, and do not return there without watering the earth, making it bear and sprout,
and providing seed to the sower and bread to the eater,
"'so will My word be
which goes out of My mouth; it will not return to Me void, useless or without
result, without accomplishing what I desire, and without succeeding in the
matter for which I sent it.’” Isaiah 55:10-11
“But they did not all pay attention to the good news of
salvation; for Isaiah, ‘Lord, who has believed our report?’So faith comes from hearing what is told, and
what is heard comes by the preaching of the message concerning Christ.” Romans
10:16-17
“The Bible is a living Book, always up-to-date, just as
practical today as it was 1900 years ago.It satisfies the hungry heart, it guides the confused; it comforts the
sorrowing; it enlightens those spiritually blind.The Word of God saves a soul![1]”
There are many approaches to sharing your faith with someone
who does not yet know the Lord Jesus as Saviour.The best one is to read Scripture with them
and/ or encourage them to read it for themselves.
Most people who know about the Bible get
their understanding of it from another person or from a pastor in church.However, there is nothing as powerful as
encouraging someone to read the Bible for themselves. The journey of personal discovery, changes
lives!
Take care with love, especially His, Darlene (who still
prays for you each day)
PS:Find my
statement of faith:https://especiallyhislove.blogspot.com
(where you will also find a series of beginner Bible studies to
share). You can easily find the WeakDay Devotion online by doing a Google
search for ‘WeakDay Devotion’.(Also,
there is an android ‘Google
Blogger’ app you can download to read them on your phone.Not sure about Apple.)
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS
·Barb
– my brother’s faithful and kind wife.Thank
you for praying for her.She needs
prayers to sustain her and protect her health and energy during this time of
additional stress and challenge.
·UPDATE - Sophie
– three-year old daughter of a friend.She continues to have tests to diagnose her disease (some serious
conclusions have been suggested).She
remains frail and unwell.Please pray
for her, her parents and health carers to find ways to manage the symptoms.
·UPDATE
- Floods in Germany, Belgium and Netherlands – The unprecedented event has devastated huge
areas.The dead discovered number more
than 180.Pray for those affected and
have lost everything.Pray for the
rescue workers and those who will support the families of the victims and the
survivors.
·Hans –
a dear friend in Germany, continues his immunotherapy for lung cancer.Pray for his ongoing strength through the
pain, patience and God’s mercy.Continue
to pray for his healthcare providers and that he is surrounded by faithful and
compassionate Christian friends who will support him through this journey.Pray for his Mom (age 84) who is also unwell --
that their time together is filled with extraordinary good memories and lots of
love.
·Callilah
- a lost child.Pray the Lord will
capture her heart.
Pray for those in full-time service
Pray to uphold our Christian leaders – that they never
compromise God’s Word, are bold and courageous in the face of evil.Pray for their wisdom, safety, ingenuity,
strength and for their families.
Pray for those with ongoing health concerns
Many of us have family, friends and loved ones with fragile
health.Pray God takes special care with
them and protects them in practical ways and that the Lord will have mercy on
them during this challenging time.
or search YouTube for ‘Amazing
Grace - Best Version By Far!’
From Gary Downey (sung by Judy
Collins)
“So from now on we regard no one from a human point of
view according to worldly standards and values.Though we have known Christ from a human point of view, now we no longer
know Him in this way.
“Therefore if anyone is in Christ that is, grafted in,
joined to Him by faith in Him as Saviour, he is a new creature reborn and
renewed by the Holy Spirit; the old things the previous moral and spiritual
condition have passed away.
“Behold, new things have come because spiritual awakening
brings a new life.But all these things
are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ making us acceptable
to Him and gave us the ministry of reconciliation so that by our example we
might bring others to Him,
“ … that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world
to Himself, not counting people’s sins against them but cancelling them.And He has committed to us the message of
reconciliation that is, restoration to favour with God.” II Corinthians
5:16-19
“No other book offers a motivating power over sin.There are no end of writings outlining how to
be good; no end of platitudes and rules for life, but none can offer any remedy
beyond self-improvement for fallen man.But the Word of God offers the Holy Spirit to indwell and enable the
believer.The Bible makes living and
dying easier![1]”
“According to current market research, the self-improvement
market was worth $9.9 billion in 2016 and is estimated to grow to $13.2 billion
by 2022 with 5.6% average yearly gains.[2]”
And yet as much as we try to change ourselves, it soon
becomes apparent that we have habits that haunt us no matter what.Psalm 139 tells us, each of us is unique, and
that God established -- from before our conception -- a personal plan to bring
us to the truth of the Cross.
Once we accept the gracious and wonderful gift that Jesus’
death provides, God sets our feet on a personal plan to change our hearts and grow
us more into the image of His beloved Son.Isn’t that amazing!
Take care with love, especially His, Darlene (who still
prays for you each day)
PS:Find my
statement of faith:https://especiallyhislove.blogspot.com
(where you will also find a series of beginner Bible studies to
share). You can easily find the WeakDay Devotion online by doing a Google
search for ‘WeakDay Devotion’.(Also,
there is an android ‘Google
Blogger’ app you can download to read them on your phone.Not sure about Apple.)
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS
·Barb
– my brother’s faithful and kind wife.Thank
you for praying for her.She needs
prayers to sustain her and protect her health and energy during this time of
additional stress and challenge.
·UPDATE - Sophie – three-year old
daughter of a friend who continues to have tests to diagnose her disease,
although some serious conclusions have been suggested.She remains frail and unwell.Please pray for her, her parents and health
carers to find ways to manage the symptoms.
·UPDATE
- Floods in Germany, Belgium and Netherlands
– The unprecedented event has devastated huge areas.The dead discovered number more than 180.Pray for those affected and have lost
everything.Pray for the rescue workers
and those who will support the families of the victims and the survivors.
·Ray Sr.– now in respite care.Pray the Lord opens His heart to the Truth of
salvation and through this time, relationships with family are strengthened and
Ray Jr and Kathymay know of his decision.
·Grant’s brother
- still has quite severe headaches.Had
a shunt put in his skull to drain fluid from around the brain, as the fluid was
putting pressure on the brain and affecting balance. Pray for his health carers
as they work to adjust the flow rate and help minimise the pressure.
·Andrew and Toyoko
M – Please continue to pray for travelling mercies as they travel to
and from Japan.Pray their time there is
filled with surprising blessings and that everything goes smoothly for them.
·Kim –
lost her Mom earlier this year and recently lost her Dad.She needs prayers while she deals with the
loss of her sweet parents.
·Rozzy and Jono –
have left Sydney for Vancouver Island Canada to work with youth in the
mid-north coast (the neediest Gospel location in North America).Pray for warm and supportive new friends, travelling
mercies, robust health and that God will grant them a child.
·Tim –
my brother – for his strength and wisdom and that he rests safely and soundly
in the arms of the Lord while he deals with growing health difficulties and
stresses.Thanksgiving and praise that
the Lord has provided a new health carer who seems competent and skilled.
·David – as his health waxes and wanes during this
challenging time.Pray for Heidiwho cares for him and his
little companion dog, Sparky.Pray God
watches over him and steadies his steps, clears his sight and strengthens his
heart.
·Cathy – as
she faces stage-4 pancreatic cancer.Her
chemo has begun.She is Barb (my
sister-in-law’s) sister-in-law.Thank
the Lord He has provided Cathy with a supportive family.Please pray for them and their health carers
as they travel through this journey.
·Pat and Isobel –
as they serve tirelessly in challenging times.Pray the Lord refreshes and strengthens them.
·Hans –
a dear friend in Germany, continues his immunotherapy for lung cancer.Pray for his ongoing strength through the
pain, patience and God’s mercy.Continue
to pray for his healthcare providers and that he is surrounded by faithful and
compassionate Christian friends who will support him through this journey.Pray for his Mom (age 84) who is also unwell --
that their time together is filled with extraordinary good memories and lots of
love.
·Callilah
- a lost child.Pray the Lord will
capture her heart.
Pray for those in full-time service
Pray to uphold our Christian leaders – that they never
compromise God’s Word, are bold and courageous in the face of evil.Pray for their wisdom, safety, ingenuity,
strength and for their families.
Pray for those with ongoing health concerns
Many of us have family, friends and loved ones with fragile
health.Pray God takes special care with
them and protects them in practical ways and that the Lord will have mercy on
them during this challenging time.
“Now Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the
disciples of the Lord and relentless in his search for believers, went to the
high priest, and he asked for letters of authority from him to the synagogues
at Damascus, so that if he found any men or women there belonging to the Way –
the believers and followers of Jesus the Messiah, so he could arrest them and
bring them bound with chains to Jerusalem.
“As he travelled he approached Damascus, and suddenly a
light from heaven flashed around him displaying the glory and majesty of
Christ; and he fell to the ground and heard a voice from heaven saying to him, ‘Saul,
Saul, why are you persecuting and oppressing Me?’
“And Saul said, ‘Who are You Lord?’ And He answered, ‘I am Jesus whom you are
persecuting, now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you
must do.’” Acts 9:1-6
“Only God’s Word can change a down-and-outer into a
saint. Philanthropic organisations may
try to help fallen man up the ladder of respectability, but none can change his
character. They may change his habits,
but not his heart.[1]”
Some of us have lived a pretty-alright kind of life. We haven’t killed anyone or robbed a shop,
lied in a court of law, etc. Yet, once
we realise that living a sinless life means not even thinking about sinning, no
‘borrowing’ of pencils, sassing our parents or not doing the wrong thing for
the right reason, etc.), it humbles us.
One day we realise we are helpless against our sinful nature. We need a Saviour. And Jesus is the only one who can make us
brand new, change our heart, love us though we are often unlovable and
guarantee our future by ‘flipping us in another direction to face Him’.
Take care with love, especially His, Darlene (who still
prays for you each day)
PS: Find my
statement of faith:https://especiallyhislove.blogspot.com
(where you will also find a series of beginner Bible studies to
share). You can easily find the WeakDay Devotion online by doing a Google
search for ‘WeakDay Devotion’. (Also,
there is an android ‘Google
Blogger’ app you can download to read them on your phone. Not sure about Apple.)
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS
·Barb– my brother’s faithful and kind wife. Thank
you for praying for her. She needs
prayers to sustain her and protect her health and energy during this time of
additional stress and challenge.
·UPDATE - Sophie – three-year old
daughter of a friend who continues to have tests to diagnose her disease,
although some serious conclusions have been suggested. She remains frail and unwell. Please pray for her, her parents and health
carers to find ways to manage the symptoms.
·UPDATE
- Floods in Germany, Belgium and Netherlands
– The unprecedented event has devastated huge areas. The dead discovered number more than 180. Pray for those affected and have lost
everything. Pray for the rescue workers
and those who will support the families of the victims and the survivors.
·Ray Sr.– now in respite care. Pray the Lord opens His heart to the Truth of
salvation and through this time, relationships with family are strengthened and
Ray Jr and Kathymay know of his decision.
·Grant’s brother
- still has quite severe headaches. Had
a shunt put in his skull to drain fluid from around the brain, as the fluid was
putting pressure on the brain and affecting balance. Pray for his health carers
as they work to adjust the flow rate and help minimise the pressure.
·Andrew and Toyoko
M – Please continue to pray for travelling mercies as they travel to
and from Japan. Pray their time there is
filled with surprising blessings and that everything goes smoothly for them.
·Kim –
lost her Mom earlier this year and recently lost her Dad. She needs prayers while she deals with the
loss of her sweet parents.
·Rozzy and Jono –
have left Sydney for Vancouver Island Canada to work with youth in the
mid-north coast (the neediest Gospel location in North America). Pray for warm and supportive new friends, travelling
mercies, robust health and that God will grant them a child.
·Tim –
my brother – for his strength and wisdom and that he rests safely and soundly
in the arms of the Lord while he deals with growing health difficulties and
stresses. Thanksgiving and praise that
the Lord has provided a new health carer who seems competent and skilled.
·David – as his health waxes and wanes during this
challenging time. Pray for Heidiwho cares for him and his
little companion dog, Sparky. Pray God
watches over him and steadies his steps, clears his sight and strengthens his
heart.
·Cathy – as
she faces stage-4 pancreatic cancer. Her
chemo has begun. She is Barb (my
sister-in-law’s) sister-in-law. Thank
the Lord He has provided Cathy with a supportive family. Please pray for them and their health carers
as they travel through this journey.
·Pat and Isobel –
as they serve tirelessly in challenging times.
Pray the Lord refreshes and strengthens them.
·Hans –
a dear friend in Germany, continues his immunotherapy for lung cancer. Pray for his ongoing strength through the
pain, patience and God’s mercy. Continue
to pray for his healthcare providers and that he is surrounded by faithful and
compassionate Christian friends who will support him through this journey. Pray for his Mom (age 84) who is also unwell --
that their time together is filled with extraordinary good memories and lots of
love.
·Callilah
- a lost child. Pray the Lord will
capture her heart.
Pray for those in full-time service
Pray to uphold our Christian leaders – that they never
compromise God’s Word, are bold and courageous in the face of evil. Pray for their wisdom, safety, ingenuity,
strength and for their families.
Pray for those with ongoing health concerns
Many of us have family, friends and loved ones with fragile
health. Pray God takes special care with
them and protects them in practical ways and that the Lord will have mercy on
them during this challenging time.
“What is man that You are mindful of him, and the son of
earthborn man that You care for him?Yet
You have made him a little lower than God, and You have crowned him with glory
and honour.
“You made him to have dominion over the works of Your
hands; you have put all things under his feet, all sheep and oxen, and also the
beasts of the field, the birds of the air, and the fish of the sea, whatever
passes through the paths of the seas.O
Lord, our Lord, how majestic and glorious and excellent is Your name in all the
earth.” Psalm 8:4-9 The Amplified Bible
Scripture is always sufficient in itself.Often it is also beneficial to know a bit about
the books of the Bible you are reading, such as who wrote it, the location, the peoples/
characters or lands being featured, the year the book was written, the time in
history in relation to other Bible events, the culture, what is being stressed
by the writer, a bit about the writer, etc.All these can help as you read.
This WeakEnd Assignment is designed to provide you with
foundational information about Mark (and a bit more about the history of the
Bible).
·Set aside an hour and find a place where you
will not be interrupted.
·Have your Bible, notebook, writing implement, a refreshment
and a way to watch the above video above with you.
·Before you begin the video, pray the Lord will
help you as you watch so you find helpful information to support you and give
you more insight to the book of Mark.
Then watch the above 33-minute video. Take notes along the way of information you
find valuable to your study of Mark.This
foundational information will be beneficial as we continue to work through the
rest of Mark.
Take care with love, especially His, Darlene (who still
prays for you each day)
PS:Find my
statement of faith:https://especiallyhislove.blogspot.com
(where you will also find a series of beginner Bible studies to
share). You can easily find the WeakDay Devotion online by doing a Google
search for ‘WeakDay Devotion’.(Also,
there is an android ‘Google
Blogger’ app you can download to read them on your phone.Not sure about Apple.)
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS
·Barb
– my brother’s faithful and kind wife.Thank
you for praying for her.She needs
prayers to sustain her and protect her health and energy during this time of
additional stress and challenge.
·UPDATE - Sophie– three-year old
daughter of a friend who continues to have tests to diagnose her disease,
although some serious conclusions have been suggested.She remains frail and unwell.Please pray for her, her parents and health
carers to find ways to manage the symptoms.
·UPDATE
- Floods in Germany, Belgium and Netherlands – The
unprecedented event has devastated huge areas.The dead discovered number more than 180.Pray for those affected and have lost
everything.Pray for the rescue workers
and those who will support the families of the victims and the survivors.
·Ray Sr.– now in respite care.Pray the Lord opens His heart to the Truth of
salvation and through this time, relationships with family are strengthened and
Ray Jr and Kathymay know of his decision.
·Grant’s brother
- still has quite severe headaches.Had
a shunt put in his skull to drain fluid from around the brain, as the fluid was
putting pressure on the brain and affecting balance. Pray for his health carers
as they work to adjust the flow rate and help minimise the pressure.
·Andrew and Toyoko
M – Please continue to pray for travelling mercies as they travel to
and from Japan.Pray their time there is
filled with surprising blessings and that everything goes smoothly for them.
·Kim –
lost her Mom earlier this year and recently lost her Dad.She needs prayers while she deals with the
loss of her sweet parents.
·Rozzy and Jono –
have left Sydney for Vancouver Island Canada to work with youth in the
mid-north coast (the neediest Gospel location in North America).Pray for warm and supportive new friends, travelling
mercies, robust health and that God will grant them a child.
·Tim –
my brother – for his strength and wisdom and that he rests safely and soundly
in the arms of the Lord while he deals with growing health difficulties and
stresses.Thanksgiving and praise that
the Lord has provided a new health carer who seems competent and skilled.
·David – as his health waxes and wanes during this
challenging time.Pray for Heidiwho cares for him and his
little companion dog, Sparky.Pray God
watches over him and steadies his steps, clears his sight and strengthens his
heart.
·Cathy – as
she faces stage-4 pancreatic cancer.Her
chemo has begun.She is Barb (my
sister-in-law’s) sister-in-law.Thank
the Lord He has provided Cathy with a supportive family.Please pray for them and their health carers
as they travel through this journey.
·Pat and Isobel –
as they serve tirelessly in challenging times.Pray the Lord refreshes and strengthens them.
·Hans –
a dear friend in Germany, continues his immunotherapy for lung cancer.Pray for his ongoing strength through the
pain, patience and God’s mercy.Continue
to pray for his healthcare providers and that he is surrounded by faithful and
compassionate Christian friends who will support him through this journey.Pray for his Mom (age 84) who is also unwell --
that their time together is filled with extraordinary good memories and lots of
love.
·Callilah
- a lost child.Pray the Lord will
capture her heart.
Pray for those in full-time service
Pray to uphold our Christian leaders – that they never
compromise God’s Word, are bold and courageous in the face of evil.Pray for their wisdom, safety, ingenuity,
strength and for their families.
·Peter Frith– The sole Christian chaplain at an Anglicare
special hospital.The work is lonely and
challenging and the lockdown from Covid has deemed chaplaincy a non-essential
service, so this has meant, Peter is relying on the Lord for creative ways he
can encourage others while he waits for things to return to ‘normal’.Continue to pray for his encouragement, hope
and that our loving heavenly Father sends another Christian to work alongside
Peter.
·St Marks Anglican
Church – Pray God opens the hearts and minds of those who visit and
for those who worship there regularly and during this time on-line, that their
hunger for God’s Word grows.Pray for
strength, wisdom and healing rest for those who serve there, including Simon,
Pat, Kathy, Anne, Barry, Jo and their families.
·Elaine and
Jim Pounder and their Little Church ministryhave had a difficult 2020 and something new is beginning.They need your prayers for healing strength
and time with family as their ministry continues to spread around the world in
a model of home churches. They have begun a YouTube channel
and I urge you to subscribe and watch their sound teaching episodes in these
warm videos (https://www.youtube.com/user/thelittlechurchworld
).And website: The Little Church World.
·Isaias and Judith (Ambassadors for Christ the Philippines) –
the entire Catorce family represent this conservative, Bible-based ministry in
a remarkably difficult mission
field.They have maintained a teaching
seminary and discipling ministry there for dozens of years.Both are dealing with serious health issues
and need your fervent prayers.Judith is
still recovering from complicated back surgery.You can visit their new website:https://afcph.org/to learn more.Pray our Father keep these servants strong and restores their
health.Please consider sending a note
of encouragement to Isaias Catorce, who teaches and leads the groups at icatorce@gmail.com
·Jenny S –
Bible teacher at a local Bible school for curiosity under change, as the vision
of her organisation changes with new leadership.Help her identify the balance of her unique
contribution with the new focus.Pray
the Lord maintains her health as she walks through this time of stress.
·Audley M –
Pray his health and wisdom and for the effectiveness and growth of his radio
ministry (Florida, Virginia, Alabama, Indianapolis) as America hunger for ‘true
meat’!
·Kevin and Sandy
Currel - (in Melbourne) Kevin has a wonderful ministry of teaching
through images and words.He has created
many excellent and accurate Christian resources.(To learn more:https://www.kevincurrell.com/
).Please continue to pray for them,
especially that God will supply the funds needed for this extraordinary time.
·Lachlan –
Pray for him as he cares for his three children while he completes his studies
to become a Wycliff Bible Translator.
·Scripture classes
in Australian Schools – Although a secular country, God has
continued to provide the freedom to hold Scripture classes in schools during
regular class hours!Some resistance is
growing.It is a great hope for
Australia.
·Bible schools and
seminaries – in Australia and around the world that they remain true
to the Truth of God’s Word in the Bible.
·Doug McIntosh - An
invaluable contributor to my love of Bible study.He was diagnosed several years ago with
multiple myelomas and has retired now from full-time ministry.Please pray for him, his family and the
church he has worked so faithfully in (the old link where archive teachings are
available:Cornerstone Bible Church in
Lilburn Georgia.Today they have a new
website and Doug still teaches:Cornerstone Bible Church.)
·Buddy and Susan –
Pray for their health and their needs as they labour in far north
Queensland.They were one of the first
families to welcome me to Australia.Amazing Christian teachers!
·Jo and Steve –
for their loving example of the Christian life.May their love flourish under His guidance as they continue their work
in New Zealand.
·Stu, Jo, Laura
and Jason – pray for this devoted and loving family who continue to
serve Jesus Christ in New Zealand.Pray
for Laura’s husband Joji and for Jason who is studying in the USA.Keep them strong, healthy and resolute for
the Lord.
·Catholic Church
and Pope – pray the Pope will grow increasingly hungry and focused
on the Word of God and that he always puts Jesus first in his life and
decisions.
Pray for those with ongoing health concerns
Many of us have family, friends and loved ones with fragile
health.Pray God takes special care with
them and protects them in practical ways and that the Lord will have mercy on
them during this challenging time.
