Less than 50 Percent in the USA!

 

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Do I really need to go to church?  WORTH SEEING

by Senor Conrad

 

[God speaking] “’You shall not make for yourselves idols, nor shall you set up for yourselves an image or a sacred pillar, nor shall you place a figured stone in your land to bow down to it, for I am the Lord your God. 

 

“’You shall keep My sabbaths and reverence My sanctuary; I am the Lord.  If you walk in My statues and keep My commandments so as to carry them out, then I shall give you rains in their season, so that the land will yield its produce and the trees of the field will bear their fruit. 

 

“’Indeed, your threshing will last for you until grape gathering, and grape gathering will last until sowing time.  You will thus eat your food to the full and live securely in your land.  I shall also grant peace in the land, so that you may lie down with no one making you tremble. 

 

“’I shall also eliminate harmful beasts from the land, and no sword will pass through your land.  But you will chase your enemies and they will fall before you by the sword; five of you will chase a hundred, and a hundred of you will chase ten thousand, and your enemies will fall before you by the sword.  So I will turn toward you and make you fruitful and multiply you, and I will confirm My covenant with you.’” Leviticus 26:1-9

 

A recent Gallop poll showed there is a 50 percent decline in church membership – this is the first time this has happened in Gallop’s eighty years of polling.  31 percent of millennials have no religious beliefs at all and this number is increasing.  God’s promises above had conditions.  Please pray about this.

 

Take care with love, especially His, Darlene (who still prays for you daily)

 

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.).  For the books, go to Amazon books.  

 

NEW PRAYER REQUESTS (any updates?)

•                 Pray for revival in America.

•                 Victims of Cyclone Gabrielle in New Zealand – eleven people lost their lives.  Many are still digging out.  Pray for the families and friends who have lost loved ones, for the rescue and support workers as this disaster is cleaned up.

•                 UPDATE - Victims of the Earthquake in Turkey – over 46,000 individuals were confirmed dead.  Please pray for families who have lost loved ones, rescuers and those who will provide them with medical and practical support during the chaos.

•                 Wayne B – please pray for compassion for him as he deals with the heart of his beloved wife, Lyn, who was diagnosed with FTD (frontal temporal dementia) three and a half years ago.  She has been in care since May of 2020 but recently has had a succession of falls and is now in a psycho geriatric facility. She knows who he is but is no longer able to talk and screams when she gets agitated.

•                 Denny is having additional health challenges and has been in and out of the hospital as he awaits some important surgery.  Please pray for his health carers to have wisdom and support for his wonderful wife, my friend, Marci as she supports him.

•                 Tim, my brother.  Passed into the arms of His Saviour Jesus Christ on 30 January 2023.  Please pray for Barb as she faces a life without him after nearly 60 years together.

•                 Jen – has just lost her only sister and needs your prayers to get through this difficult time and maintain her health. 

•                 Demi and John – one evening he went out his backdoor to run an errand and was attacked by someone with a knife who stabbed him several times (one pierced his heart).  He is recovering, but please pray for him and his wife as they pull their lives together.

•                 Jake – A friend of my brother who is living with COPD (emphysema) and heart problems.  Please pray for his daughter, Tiffany and for other friends to help him through his health journey.

•                 Megan (for emotional healing) and Scott, her husband (for patience and wisdom) and wisdom for his sister, Clare, as she seeks to support them through troubled times.

•                 Thanksgiving – A special answer to prayer – my wonderful sister-in-law’s sister (who we have prayed for previously) has a remarkable answer to prayer for her journey.  Thank God for His loving care of this determined woman. (Hold down the Ctrl key and click ‘Thanksgiving’ to read more)

•                 Lyle – thank you for praying for his wrist.  It is finally strengthening, but keep praying for his complete healing and continued patience.  Pray also for Annette, his lovely wife, who supports him.  And thanksgiving for her father -- the cancer is responding well to treatment.  Pray for strength and sustained health for Annette’s Mom, who is by his side to support him through this.

•                 Sarah and Andrew – he has left his job and she has gone to work in a new and exciting position.  Pray for this precious Christian couple that they focus on family balance to the glory of the Lord.

•                 Sue and Rob need prayers for wisdom and resolute spirits as they deal with their adult nephew, Luke.  He is becoming increasingly disruptive and irresponsible.  They invited him to stay with them as he was struggling, but he has more than overstayed his welcome.  Pray for healing for Luke and that he accepts their request.

•                 Iran - The country is in turmoil.  Many are in danger for seeking freedom. Many have been killed or thrown into prison.  Pray especially for Ryan's family and friends there.

•                 Bettina – continue to pray for her as she grows into a new phase of her life in the Lord.  Pray each of her five married daughters, their spouses and 17 grandchildren grow to love and follow the Lord Jesus Christ.

•                 Robin – lost her beloved mother (was 93 years old), please pray for strength and healing for her as she navigates through this time of mourning and for her daughter who comforts her during this time.

•                 Christine – give her strength as she journeys to heart-healing and pray her husband gives his heart to the Lord.

•                 Family of Eric – Eric died suddenly at 52 leaving his 47-year-old wife and three girls (ages 16, 19 and 23).  Pray the Lord brings strength to them as they regroup into a new life.  Pray for trustworthy, honourable, Bible-based friends to continue to support them. 

•                 Peyton and Carter- Grandchildren of Jeff and Rachael.  Payton is their eldest granddaughter and is now in her third year at college.  Carter is a senior in high school.  Both are exceptional students and love the Lord.  Pray they are not distracted by worldly things, that they continue to do well in their studies and that their love of the Lord increases daily.

•                 Callilah- a lost child.  Pray the Lord captures her heart.

 

Pray for those in full-time service

Pray to uphold our Christian leaders – that they never compromise God’s Word and remain bold and courageous in the face of evil.  Pray for their wisdom, safety, ingenuity, strength and for their families.

•                 Scott and Carolyn Petty – who will be starting as our new pastor and wife 1 May 2023.  Pray they will know how welcome they are and give them wisdom, strength and patience during their time of settling in.

•                 Talitha – has chosen to go into full-time ministry and is raising support.  Please pray to move the hearts of those around her so she does not have to be concerned with finances.

•                 Jenny S– who has served the Lord as a Bible teacher at a local Bible school for 25 years has been called to a new ministry.  Pray for her courage and strength as she finds her way in this role.  Give her a hungry curiosity under change.  Help her identify the balance and value of her unique contribution.  Pray the Lord maintains her health and finances in this time of stress.

•                 Simon, Tamara and their children – Simon (my pastor) will be entering a new phase of his work and leaving our congregation.  Pray the entire family is gracious and courageous under change and that their grace, devotion and love continue to reflect their love of the Word and lordship of Jesus Christ.  Strengthen the congregation to rejoice with them as they leave us.  And help us left behind welcome the new leader the Lord has prepared for us.

•                 Andrew – a man devoted to his family and the responsibilities of leading a worldwide ministry to the deaf.  Pray for his continued strength and health and that through this time he discovers new insights.

•                 Pat and Isobel –as they serve tirelessly in challenging times.  Pray the Lord refreshes and strengthens them with ‘streams in the desert’.

•                 Patrick - a Bible scholar, who is presently part of an English Translation Review Committee, reviewing a new translation of the New Testament, ‘The Antioch Bible’ (translating from Syriac to English).  Pray for their hoped-for goal of finishing the entire NT this calendar year and that he has increasing skill in the complicated languages he is working with.

•                 Elaine and Jim Pounder and their Little Church ministry have begun a new work.  Continue to pray for their safety, health, strength and time with family as their ministry continues to spread around the world in a model of home churches. Pray for the continued growth of their YouTube channel and website:  The Little Church World at https://www.youtube.com/user/thelittlechurchworld .

•                 Audley M – In his 90s remarried this year (his wife passed away a few years ago).  Pray for their union in Christ and for their health and strength.  Pray for his wisdom and the effective growth of his wonderful radio ministry (Florida, Virginia, Alabama, Indianapolis) as America hunger for ‘True meat’!

 

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.

•                 David – growing stronger each day.  Pray for wisdom for his health carers and for Heidi, his daughter, who cares for him daily, to be strong and healthy through this time.

•                 Sophie– six-year-old daughter of a friend is chronically unwell and frail.  Please pray for her, her parents and health carers to find ways to manage her symptoms and heal her.

•                 Hans– a dear friend in Germany, continues his battle lung cancer and financial difficulties.  Pray his new social worker will be able to help him through this time.  Pray for his patience and God’s mercy, 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) -- that their time together is filled with extraordinarily good memories and lots of love.

 

Pray for the World

Quick Way to Explain Sin in 54 Seconds

 

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By Ligionier Ministries

 

[Moses speaking to the Israelites] “’Now, Israel what does the Lord your God require from you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all His ways and love Him, and to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and to keep the Lord’s commandments and His statutes which I am commanding you today for your good?’” Deuteronomy 10:12-13

 

Did your Mom and/ or Dad ever say to you, right before you were punished for something you did wrong:  ‘This is going to hurt me more than you, but I must do this for your own good.’?  Well, it was a common saying in our family and it took awhile for me to realise it was true. 

 

As I began to read through Scripture it was easy to see that my parents (although unchurched) were expressing a principle laid down by God.  None of us want to obey.  Each of us sees a ‘red line we are not to cross’ and we begin to search for ways around the prohibition. 

 

The first and critical step to becoming a Christian is to admit your helplessness over sin in your life.  Yet, many deny sin by their own will and demand a ‘definition of sin’ that they can understand.  R.C. Sproul’s answer above is too true when it comes to recognising the universal appeal of sin and our helplessness over it. 

 

“What then?  Are we better than they?  Not at all; for we have already charged that both Jews and Greeks are all under sin; as it is written,

There is none righteous, not even one;

There is none who understands,

There is none who seeks for God;

All have turned aside

Together they have become useless;

There is none who does good

There is not even one.’”

Romans 3:9-12

Take care with love, especially His, Darlene (who still prays for you daily)

 

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.).  For the books, go to Amazon books.  

 

NEW PRAYER REQUESTS (any updates?)

•                 Pray for revival in America.

•                 Victims of Cyclone Gabrielle in New Zealand – eleven people lost their lives.  Many are still digging out.  Pray for the families and friends who have lost loved ones, for the rescue and support workers as this disaster is cleaned up.

•                 UPDATE - Victims of the Earthquake in Turkey – over 46,000 individuals were confirmed dead.  Please pray for families who have lost loved ones, rescuers and those who will provide them with medical and practical support during the chaos.

•                 Wayne B – please pray for compassion for him as he deals with the heart of his beloved wife, Lyn, who was diagnosed with FTD (frontal temporal dementia) three and a half years ago.  She has been in care since May of 2020 but recently has had a succession of falls and is now in a psycho geriatric facility. She knows who he is but is no longer able to talk and screams when she gets agitated.

•                 Denny is having additional health challenges and has been in and out of the hospital as he awaits some important surgery.  Please pray for his health carers to have wisdom and support for his wonderful wife, my friend, Marci as she supports him.

•                 Tim, my brother.  Passed into the arms of His Saviour Jesus Christ on 30 January 2023.  Please pray for Barb as she faces a life without him after nearly 60 years together.

•                 Jen – has just lost her only sister and needs your prayers to get through this difficult time and maintain her health. 

•                 Demi and John – one evening he went out his backdoor to run an errand and was attacked by someone with a knife who stabbed him several times (one pierced his heart).  He is recovering, but please pray for him and his wife as they pull their lives together.

•                 Jake – A friend of my brother who is living with COPD (emphysema) and heart problems.  Please pray for his daughter, Tiffany and for other friends to help him through his health journey.

•                 Megan (for emotional healing) and Scott, her husband (for patience and wisdom) and wisdom for his sister, Clare, as she seeks to support them through troubled times.

•                 Thanksgiving – A special answer to prayer – my wonderful sister-in-law’s sister (who we have prayed for previously) has a remarkable answer to prayer for her journey.  Thank God for His loving care of this determined woman. (Hold down the Ctrl key and click ‘Thanksgiving’ to read more)

•                 Lyle – thank you for praying for his wrist.  It is finally strengthening, but keep praying for his complete healing and continued patience.  Pray also for Annette, his lovely wife, who supports him.  And thanksgiving for her father -- the cancer is responding well to treatment.  Pray for strength and sustained health for Annette’s Mom, who is by his side to support him through this.

•                 Sarah and Andrew – he has left his job and she has gone to work in a new and exciting position.  Pray for this precious Christian couple that they focus on family balance to the glory of the Lord.

•                 Sue and Rob need prayers for wisdom and resolute spirits as they deal with their adult nephew, Luke.  He is becoming increasingly disruptive and irresponsible.  They invited him to stay with them as he was struggling, but he has more than overstayed his welcome.  Pray for healing for Luke and that he accepts their request.

•                 Iran - The country is in turmoil.  Many are in danger for seeking freedom. Many have been killed or thrown into prison.  Pray especially for Ryan's family and friends there.

•                 Bettina – continue to pray for her as she grows into a new phase of her life in the Lord.  Pray each of her five married daughters, their spouses and 17 grandchildren grow to love and follow the Lord Jesus Christ.

•                 Robin – lost her beloved mother (was 93 years old), please pray for strength and healing for her as she navigates through this time of mourning and for her daughter who comforts her during this time.

•                 Christine – give her strength as she journeys to heart-healing and pray her husband gives his heart to the Lord.

•                 Family of Eric – Eric died suddenly at 52 leaving his 47-year-old wife and three girls (ages 16, 19 and 23).  Pray the Lord brings strength to them as they regroup into a new life.  Pray for trustworthy, honourable, Bible-based friends to continue to support them. 

•                 Peyton and Carter- Grandchildren of Jeff and Rachael.  Payton is their eldest granddaughter and is now in her third year at college.  Carter is a senior in high school.  Both are exceptional students and love the Lord.  Pray they are not distracted by worldly things, that they continue to do well in their studies and that their love of the Lord increases daily.

•                 Callilah- a lost child.  Pray the Lord captures her heart.

 

Pray for those in full-time service

Pray to uphold our Christian leaders – that they never compromise God’s Word and remain bold and courageous in the face of evil.  Pray for their wisdom, safety, ingenuity, strength and for their families.

•                 Scott and Carolyn Petty – who will be starting as our new pastor and wife 1 May 2023.  Pray they will know how welcome they are and give them wisdom, strength and patience during their time of settling in.

•                 Talitha – has chosen to go into full-time ministry and is raising support.  Please pray to move the hearts of those around her so she does not have to be concerned with finances.

•                 Jenny S– who has served the Lord as a Bible teacher at a local Bible school for 25 years has been called to a new ministry.  Pray for her courage and strength as she finds her way in this role.  Give her a hungry curiosity under change.  Help her identify the balance and value of her unique contribution.  Pray the Lord maintains her health and finances in this time of stress.

•                 Simon, Tamara and their children – Simon (my pastor) will be entering a new phase of his work and leaving our congregation.  Pray the entire family is gracious and courageous under change and that their grace, devotion and love continue to reflect their love of the Word and lordship of Jesus Christ.  Strengthen the congregation to rejoice with them as they leave us.  And help us left behind welcome the new leader the Lord has prepared for us.

•                 Andrew – a man devoted to his family and the responsibilities of leading a worldwide ministry to the deaf.  Pray for his continued strength and health and that through this time he discovers new insights.

•                 Pat and Isobel –as they serve tirelessly in challenging times.  Pray the Lord refreshes and strengthens them with ‘streams in the desert’.

•                 Patrick - a Bible scholar, who is presently part of an English Translation Review Committee, reviewing a new translation of the New Testament, ‘The Antioch Bible’ (translating from Syriac to English).  Pray for their hoped-for goal of finishing the entire NT this calendar year and that he has increasing skill in the complicated languages he is working with.

•                 Elaine and Jim Pounder and their Little Church ministry have begun a new work.  Continue to pray for their safety, health, strength and time with family as their ministry continues to spread around the world in a model of home churches. Pray for the continued growth of their YouTube channel and website:  The Little Church World at https://www.youtube.com/user/thelittlechurchworld .

•                 Audley M – In his 90s remarried this year (his wife passed away a few years ago).  Pray for their union in Christ and for their health and strength.  Pray for his wisdom and the effective growth of his wonderful radio ministry (Florida, Virginia, Alabama, Indianapolis) as America hunger for ‘True meat’!

 

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.

•                 David – growing stronger each day.  Pray for wisdom for his health carers and for Heidi, his daughter, who cares for him daily, to be strong and healthy through this time.

•                 Sophie– six-year-old daughter of a friend is chronically unwell and frail.  Please pray for her, her parents and health carers to find ways to manage her symptoms and heal her.

•                 Hans– a dear friend in Germany, continues his battle lung cancer and financial difficulties.  Pray his new social worker will be able to help him through this time.  Pray for his patience and God’s mercy, 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) -- that their time together is filled with extraordinarily good memories and lots of love.

 

Pray for the World

WeakEnd Assignment – Feeling Alone?

 

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By Branch Together

 

“Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”  Hebrews 12:1-3

 

There are times when each of us feels alone, insignificant, almost invisible.  It is at these times that it is important to remember Hebrews 12:1-3.  It assures us that, like those listed in Hebrews 11, the Lord Jesus Christ and His host of angels watches over us with love and care.

 

Assignment

1.    Set aside an hour and find a place where you will not be interrupted.

2.    Bring with you your Bible, notebook, something to write with and a refreshment.

3.    Settle in and pray the Lord will help you learn new lessons from what you read.

4.    Find a fresh page in your notebook and date it for today.

5.    Read chapter 11 of Hebrews, listing each of the individuals mentioned in the chapter and why you believe they were listed (by what is written in the text or by what you remember of the characters).

6.    List or circle the verse numbers where you find promises and note any accompanying conditions.

7.    Consider the impact of Hebrews 12:1-3 on your life.

 

Take care with love, especially His, Darlene (who still prays for you daily)

 

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.).  For the books, go to Amazon books.  

 

NEW PRAYER REQUESTS (any updates?)

•                 Pray for revival in America.

•                 Victims of Cyclone Gabrielle in New Zealand – so far eleven people have lost their lives.  Pray for the families and friends who have lost loved ones, for the rescue and support workers as this disaster is cleaned up.

•                 UPDATE - Victims of the Earthquake in Turkey – over 46,000 individuals have now been confirmed dead.  Please pray for any who may still be alive awaiting rescue, families who have lost loved ones, rescuers and those who will provide them with medical and practical support during the chaos.

•                 Wayne B – please pray for compassion for him as he deals with the heart of his beloved wife, Lyn, who was diagnosed with FTD (frontal temporal dementia) three and a half years ago.  She has been in care since May of 2020 but recently has had a succession of falls and is now in a psycho geriatric facility. She knows who he is but is no longer able to talk and screams when she gets agitated.

•                 Denny is having additional health challenges and has been in and out of the hospital as he waits for some important surgery.  Please pray for his health carers to have wisdom and support for his wonderful wife, my friend, Marci as she supports him.

•                 Tim, my brother.  Passed into the arms of His Saviour Jesus Christ on 30 January 2023.  Please pray for Barb as she faces a life without him after nearly 60 years together.

•                 Jen – has just lost her only sister and needs your prayers to get through this difficult time and maintain her health. 

•                 Demi and John – one evening he went out his backdoor to run an errand and was attacked by someone with a knife who stabbed him several times (one pierced his heart).  He is recovering, but please pray for him and his wife as they pull their lives together.

•                 Jake – A friend of my brother who is living with COPD (emphysema) and heart problems.  Please pray for his daughter, Tiffany and for other friends to help him through his health journey.

•                 Megan (for emotional healing) and Scott, her husband (for patience and wisdom) and wisdom for his sister, Clare, as she seeks to support them through troubled times.

•                 Thanksgiving – A special answer to prayer – my wonderful sister-in-law’s sister (who we have prayed for previously) has a remarkable answer to prayer for her journey.  Thank God for His loving care of this determined woman. (Hold down the Ctrl key and click ‘Thanksgiving’ to read more)

•                 Lyle – thank you for praying for his wrist.  It is finally strengthening, but keep praying for his complete healing and continued patience.  Pray also for Annette, his lovely wife, who supports him.  And thanksgiving for her father -- the cancer is responding well to treatment.  Pray for strength and sustained health for Annette’s Mom, who is by his side to support him through this.

•                 Sarah and Andrew – he has left his job and she has gone to work in a new and exciting position.  Pray for this precious Christian couple that they focus on family balance to the glory of the Lord.

•                 Sue and Rob need prayers for wisdom and resolute spirits as they deal with their adult nephew, Luke.  He is becoming increasingly disruptive and irresponsible.  They invited him to stay with them as he was struggling, but he has more than overstayed his welcome.  Pray for healing for Luke and that he accepts their request.

•                 Iran - The country is in turmoil.  Many are in danger for seeking freedom. Many have been killed or thrown into prison.  Pray especially for Ryan's family and friends there.

•                 Bettina – continue to pray for her as she grows into a new phase of her life in the Lord.  Pray each of her five married daughters, their spouses and 17 grandchildren grow to love and follow the Lord Jesus Christ.

•                 Robin – lost her beloved mother (was 93 years old), please pray for strength and healing for her as she navigates through this time of mourning and for her daughter who comforts her during this time.

•                 Christine – give her strength as she journeys to heart-healing and pray her husband gives his heart to the Lord.

•                 Family of Eric – Eric died suddenly at 52 leaving his 47-year-old wife and three girls (ages 16, 19 and 23).  Pray the Lord brings strength to them as they regroup into a new life.  Pray for trustworthy, honourable, Bible-based friends to continue to support them. 

•                 Peyton and Carter- Grandchildren of Jeff and Rachael.  Payton is their eldest granddaughter and is now in her third year at college.  Carter is a senior in high school.  Both are exceptional students and love the Lord.  Pray they are not distracted by worldly things, that they continue to do well in their studies and that their love of the Lord increases daily.

•                 Callilah- a lost child.  Pray the Lord captures her heart.

 

Pray for those in full-time service

Pray to uphold our Christian leaders – that they never compromise God’s Word and remain bold and courageous in the face of evil.  Pray for their wisdom, safety, ingenuity, strength and for their families.

•                 Scott and Carolyn Petty – who will be starting as our new pastor and wife 1 May 2023.  Pray they will know how welcome they are and give them wisdom, strength and patience during their time of settling in.

•                 Talitha – has chosen to go into full-time ministry and is raising support.  Please pray to move the hearts of those around her so she does not have to be concerned with finances.

•                 Jenny S– who has served the Lord as a Bible teacher at a local Bible school for 25 years has been called to a new ministry.  Pray for her courage and strength as she finds her way in this role.  Give her a hungry curiosity under change.  Help her identify the balance and value of her unique contribution.  Pray the Lord maintains her health and finances in this time of stress.

•                 Simon, Tamara and their children – Simon (my pastor) will be entering a new phase of his work and leaving our congregation.  Pray the entire family is gracious and courageous under change and that their grace, devotion and love continue to reflect their love of the Word and lordship of Jesus Christ.  Strengthen the congregation to rejoice with them as they leave us.  And help us left behind welcome the new leader the Lord has prepared for us.

•                 Andrew – a man devoted to his family and the responsibilities of leading a worldwide ministry to the deaf.  Pray for his continued strength and health and that through this time he discovers new insights.

•                 Pat and Isobel –as they serve tirelessly in challenging times.  Pray the Lord refreshes and strengthens them with ‘streams in the desert’.

•                 Patrick - a Bible scholar, who is presently part of an English Translation Review Committee, reviewing a new translation of the New Testament, ‘The Antioch Bible’ (translating from Syriac to English).  Pray for their hoped-for goal of finishing the entire NT this calendar year and that he has increasing skill in the complicated languages he is working with.

•                 Elaine and Jim Pounder and their Little Church ministry have begun a new work.  Continue to pray for their safety, health, strength and time with family as their ministry continues to spread around the world in a model of home churches. Pray for the continued growth of their YouTube channel and website:  The Little Church World at https://www.youtube.com/user/thelittlechurchworld .

•                 Audley M – In his 90s remarried this year (his wife passed away a few years ago).  Pray for their union in Christ and for their health and strength.  Pray for his wisdom and the effective growth of his wonderful radio ministry (Florida, Virginia, Alabama, Indianapolis) as America hunger for ‘True meat’!

 

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.

•                 David – growing stronger each day.  Pray for wisdom for his health carers and for Heidi, his daughter, who cares for him daily, to be strong and healthy through this time.

•                 Sophie– six-year-old daughter of a friend is chronically unwell and frail.  Please pray for her, her parents and health carers to find ways to manage her symptoms and heal her.

•                 Hans– a dear friend in Germany, continues his battle lung cancer and financial difficulties.  Pray his new social worker will be able to help him through this time.  Pray for his patience and God’s mercy, 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) -- that their time together is filled with extraordinarily good memories and lots of love.

 

Pray for the World