Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Praises and Prayer Requests - 30 May

Praises
- Grace N. was born healthy and without complication.
- Praise for the Nichols’ 6th Wedding Anniversary.
- Praise for Priscilla’s brother, Nate, getting to Iraq safely. Pray that the mission is successful.
- 20 decisions for Christ was made last weekend at Middle School Live Lockout.
- Mercy, Michelle C.’s niece, dedicated her life to Christ.
- Kenny’s Wednesday night classes went really well.
- Faith’s surgery was magnificent


Prayers
- Pray for our leaders (spiritual and governmental) to turn to God and do his will.
- Ella Kathern Ray is 2 months old and has been diagnosed with Lukemia.
- John N.’s sister doesn’t want Jesus in her life although she professed her faith as a young child.
- Jay’s old Commander McHugh was killed in Iraq recently and left a wife a children behind.
- Pray for George D.’s salvation and a job.
- Pray for John M.’s salvation and a job. His company used him as a scapegoat recently.
- Pray for safe travels… Chapmans and Buckleys.
- Pray for men’s retreat to glorify God and for all the people to go to it that need to go.
- Pray for the next ladies bible study to be the one God would have us do.

Friday, May 21, 2010

Praises and Prayer Requests - 16 May

Praises

- Daniel B.’s tumor is not cancerous.
- Grant’s turning 1 on Tuesday.
- Praise for Sue B. doing as well as she can be. Continue to Pray that God comforts her for the loss of her husband.
- Zach and his mother came to church on Sunday. Keep praying for him because he is having a hard time manifesting Christ through himself especially at school. (don’t we all)
- Daniel and Sydney R., Amiee’s nephew’s, professed their faith recently. They will be baptized this summer.
- Rich M.’s first cancer treatment went really well. Pray that his white blood count goes up fast so he can get another treatment soon.
- Ansley Kate’s eyes are improving.

Prayers
- Pray for John C. to have wisdom to know what to do about a potential new job.
- Pray for Rebecca to have enough volunteers for the Mandessa concert.
- Pray for Pastor Mark’s voice to heal. Pray for him to have the wisdom he needs to get through this trial.
- Pray for Brett to have wisdom to know what to do about the coaching job and alternative financial opportunities.
- Pray for our leaders (spiritual and governmental) to turn to God and do his will.
- Pray for Daniel B. who has a brain tumor and is going to LA to have it removed. Pray that the surgery goes well and does not adversely affect his hearing…he is a musician for a living.
- Jeremy Pope, an active 33 year old, had two strokes after a triathlon. He will not be able to be active for 6 months.
- Rick and Katie, Adam and Cristi, Michelle and Steve, and Holly and Jay are traveling this week.
- Ella Kathern Ray is 2 months old and has been diagnosed with Lukemia.
- Discovery Middle School teacher, John Mitchel, died last week.
- Jonathan L.’s tumor has come back aggressively. Pray that people see his death as a blessing.
- John N.’s sister doesn’t want Jesus in her life although she professed her faith as a young child.
- Rebecca was rear-ended in her car again for the 2nd time in 2 months. Praise that the lady had insurance, that Katie Lane was not in the car, and praise that Rebecca is sore but ok. Pray that the logistics work out and the car and the insurance get handled immediately.
- Pray for David to get his life together. He is homeless, got his girlfriend pregnant and her parents won’t let him see her, jobless.
- Pray for Holly’s 2 sisters to find jobs in their fields fast. They had to move back in with their parents and the parents were enjoying their empty nest.
- Jennifer C.’s brother-in-law still looking for a job.

Praises and Prayer Requests - 9 May

Praises

- Leah, Michelle C’s sister, is doing well with her pregnancy.
- George D. is doing well, he went back to work. He was not supposed to go yet. Salvation is still needed.
- Praise God for Mom’s.
- Praise God for Zach being at church on Sunday. (I think it was him.)

Prayers
- Pray for John C. to have wisdom to know what to do about a potential new job.
- Mr. Boynton died last week. Pray for Sue, she is having a hard time because his salvation was unknown.
- Pray for Rebecca to have enough volunteers for the Mandessa concert.
- Pray for Susan and Kevin to have peace that passes all understanding and for God to comfort them in this difficult time.
- Pray for Zach, Amanda N.’s 13 year old cousin, he gave his life to the Lord on Easter and the devil is attacking him. He is from a broken home and did not grow up in church. Pray that Amanda and John have the wisdom to love on him with Christ’s love.
- Jill, Holly’s sister, her house is flooded in Nashville.
- Jay’s brother is having a difficult time at work.
- Pray for John C.’s sister, Heather, she went to a psychologist recently. This is a good thing…pray that it leads her in the direction of Christ.
- Pray for Pastor Mark’s voice to heal. Pray for him to have the wisdom he needs to get through this trial.
- Pray for the oil spill on the gulf coast to be stopped immediately and for protection of the area and for the workers to find new jobs if need be.
- Pray for Brett to have wisdom to know what to do about the coaching job and alternative financial opportunities.
- Pray for Ansley Kate to keep her glasses on at all times.
- Rick and Katie are traveling this week.
- Pray for our leaders (spiritual and governmental) to turn to God and do his will.
- Pray for Nichole’s, Michelle C’s sister, heart to be healed over her miscarriage.
- Pray for Patrick’s family. His mother, Jan, found his grandmother suddenly passed away on the day before mother’s day.
- Pray for the arsenal blast’s families.
- Pray for Daniel B. who has a brain tumor and is going to LA to have it removed. Pray that the surgery goes well and does not adversely affect his hearing…he is a musician for a living.
- Jeremy P., an active 33 year old, had two strokes after a triathlon. He will not be able to be active for 6 months.

Monday, May 3, 2010

Praises and Prayer Requests - 2 May

*Praises*

Sue Boynton’s coworkers raised 1300$ for her and her
husband. Continue to pray for her husband’s salvation and cancer.

Dustin’s audit went so well that his store is the best one in the state right now.

*Prayers*

Pray for John C. to have wisdom to know what to do about a potential new job.

Dustin’s brother is in the hospital with head trauma. Salvation is needed as well as healing.

Pray for Rebecca to have enough volunteers for the Mandessa concert.

Pray for Susan and Kevin to have peace that passes all understanding and for God to comfort them in this difficult time.

Pray for Stephiane’s family. Baby Mills passed away. Rebecca and Roddy are the parents.

Pray for Zach, Amanda N. 13-year-old cousin, he gave his life to the Lord on Easter and the devil is attacking him. He is from a broken home and did not grow up in church. Pray that Amanda and John have
the wisdom to love on him with Christ’s love.

Holly’s girlfriend, Jill, is an only child and her mother recently passed away. She does not really have a relationship with her father.

Jill, Holly’s sister, her house is flooded in Nashville.

Jay’s brother is having a difficult time at work.

Pray for John C. sister, Heather, she went to a psychologist recently. This is a good thing…pray that it leads her in the
direction of Christ.

Pray for John C.’s new job process. He is asking for wisdom on what to do. Should he take the new job…he wants the Lord’s will to be done.


Pray for David D. to get settled into his new job in Iraq. Pray for protection for the duration of his stay. Pray that Dustin and Karen glorify the Lord with their child in Iraq.

Pray for Pastor Mark’s voice to heal. Pray for him to have the wisdom he needs to get through this trial.

Pray for the oil spill on the gulf coast to be stopped immediately and for protection of the area and for the workers to find new jobs if need be.

Pray for Brett C.…he is stressed about the uncertainty of the coaching job.

Pray for Caleb’s rash to go away.

Thursday, April 29, 2010

National Day of Prayer

As some of you may or may not know, since 1952 Congress set forth a National Day of Prayer, asking all Americans "to turn to God in prayer and meditation at churches, in groups, and as individuals". This day unites Americans in a common goal, prayer and petition before the Lord Almighty. Recently, there has been a lot to pray about, so I believe the observance of this day is as important as ever.

This observance has come under a lot of scrutiny over the years. Most recently the Freedom from Religion Foundation (FFRF) sued a number of officials, including President Bush, saying the observance "allows the government to have unrestrained authority to demean members of any religious group without legal consequence. The federal government could declare the 'National Day of Anti-Semitism' or even declare Christianity the official religion of the United States, but no one would have standing to sue because no one would have to 'pass by' those declarations." In 2009, the Obama Administration asked the U.S. District Court to dismiss the case, because FFRF had no legal standing to sue and that the tradition of the National Day of Prayer even preceded the signing of the bill in 1952 by Harry S. Truman. FFRF then proceeded to add President Obama and Press Secretary Gibbs to their law suit.

On April 15, 2010, U.S. District Judge Barbara Crabb ruled the statute for a National Day of Prayer was unconstitutional stating "prayer is so personal and can have such a powerful effect on a community that the government may not use its authority to try to influence an individual's decision whether and when to pray". An appeal to this ruling was filed by the U.S. Department of Justice on April 22, 2010.

Brothers and Sisters, this day must be observed by every American who sees a need for revival in our great country! We need Christian leaders at the local, state, and federal level to start standing up for what they believe in, and put bi-partisan politics to bed. This isn't about Republican and Democrat, conservative or liberal. This is about the state of our country and the souls of the people in it!

This year's National Day of Prayer is Thursday May 6th. What I am recommending is getting the class together at some point during that day to lift our hearts and prayers to the Lord in a group observance. I know this day is a weekday, and a lot of people are busy, so we need to pick a time that works for everyone. I would suggest some time in the evening we all meet at the Sunday School house, and we spend some time in prayer and worship. I will bring this up in Sunday School this week to see what you all think.

It is time to make prayer a priority in a very lost nation! This begins with a spark, which will become a raging fire with constant tending and vigilance! Let us be "Joyful in Hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer". - Romans 12:12

Sunday, April 25, 2010

Praises and Prayer Requests - 25 April

Praises

Praise God for all the pregnant families in our class:
Kenny and Summer
Matt and Tammi
John and Amanda
Patrick and Courtney
Kevin and Susan

Rebecca starts her job at Huntsville Hospital in May

Mills had a good week and is up to 2.7 lbs. Continue to pray for his growth and of course Rebekah and Roddy

Susan is expecting! Please pray for them as the baby is under weight. They are going for an ultra sound this Thursday. Keep them all in you prayers.

Stephanie and her group will be counseling the Middle School who were affected by the recent school shooting in Madison. Please pray for them to have God's wisdom as they reach out to the students and their families.


Prayer Requests

Pastor Mark and his vocal cords. Pray for God's healing and that he would grow closer to Lord as a result of this trial.

Rebecca's friend, Rich Mckinney, has stage 3 cancer. He is in his early 30's and has two little girls.

Pray for all the families in Miss. who lost loved ones and suffered material losses from the storms yesterday. Ask God how you can help.

Lee knows of a man who was killed in the explosion at sea this week. He was the father of 1 child with his wife expecting also. Pray for all the families of this tragedy.

Kenny- Please continue to pray for his student and her husband who attempted suicide recently.

Pray for the entire Malone family in the death of their 8 year old son and the car accident that happened on the way to the hospital. May God demonstrate His love and grace to this family.

Laura C.- suffering from an unexplained pain this week in her side. No, it was not John !

John and Laura traveling to Disney this week with two toddlers. Yes, they may be crazy.

David D. going to Iraq to work at the Embassy.

Jay and Holly- Emma Grace having surgery tomorrow morning.

Monday, April 19, 2010

Praises and Prayer Requests - 19 April

Praises

- Eric’s document was approved in 2 minutes.
- Amiee’s health is fine. Thank you for your prayers.
- Serving the City went well, praise God.
- Dustin’s business has doubled, but needs to hire two new employees. Pray that he finds 2 wonderful people. Pray that he passes his audit tomorrow.
- Emma Grace is doing better. Hearing is fine. Pray that she stays healthy enough to not need anymore antibiotics.
- Brett passed his certification test. Pray that God shows him what to do with it.


Prayers
- Pray for Jonathan to have wisdom to know what to do about a potential new job.
- Pray for Lee and Courtney to have traveling mercies and that the Methvin kids obey mom on the first time without whining.
- Pray for Jim Boynton to have salvation and to be healed of his bone cancer. Pray for Sue Boynton to have peace that transcends all understanding.
- Pray for Jonathan Littlel to glorify God with his new cancer. He had cancer a few years ago and was healed, but it is back. He has had 2 new brain tumors removed and has to do radiation and chemo.
- Pray that Matt Moony’s company can hire fantastic new employees quickly so he does not have to wear so many hats and work such long hours. Their Aaron has a high fever.