Night of Prayer at Fellowship is Monday night at 6:30PM in the Edge. Last month the prayer time was such a blessing and a challenge to Jim and I. Brandon said that every month the prayer time may have a different format, so it may not be the same as last month, but corporate prayer.... well..... Praise His Name!!!!
Also we would like to have a community group meeting this coming Friday, October 7th. The problem is that we had a flood in the kitchen a few weeks ago, and since the wood is still wet we will probably not have it repaired by this coming Friday. Soooo would anyone like to have it at their home??? If so please contact us.... and could everyone please let us know if next Friday is a good night for you to attend. Thanks so much!!!
Also, again, thanks to Ernie for posting such great birthday greetings... this time to Sherry!!!!!!! Thanks also for giving us so much information about Youcef. Please continue to pray for him, and his family and for his quick release!!! Thanks!!!
GAP Community Group Blog “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Friday, September 30, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Executing Faith - Pray for the release of Iranian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani
Executing Faith
For several months, FRC has been calling on Christians and other people of conscience to call for the release of Iranian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, who has been tried and convicted of "waging war against Allah" for the simple reason that he refuses to renounce his Christianity. He has now been tried and found guilty for the fourth time--guilty because in open court, he stands up for his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. News reports are ambivalent about his prospects for release. According to this morning's Washington Post, the pastor's lawyer "is hopeful an appeals court will acquit his client." To be clear, Pastor Nadarkhani's "crime" is that he's a Christian and refuses to recant his faith in Christ. He hasn't been a Muslim since his youth--but under Islamic law, his conversion is an affront to Islam that is punishable by death. Although the Obama administration has been silent about the fate of Pastor Nadarkhani, House Speaker John Boehner yesterday spoke out on his behalf, saying, "This goes beyond the law to an issue of fundamental respect for human dignity. I urge Iran's leaders to abandon this dark path, spare Youcef Nadarkhani's life, and grant him a full and unconditional release." In addition to praying for Pastor Nadarkhani, his wife, and young sons, call the Iranian Interest Section at the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington, DC at (202) 965-4990. You can also contact the Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran at the United Nations (email: iran@un.int; phone: (212) 687-2020).
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Pray still for Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani
Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, who maintains he has never been a Muslim as an adult, has Islamic ancestry and therefore must recant his faith, an Iranian court determined, or face execution as early as today.
This is in today's news at: http://www.foxnews.com/
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Prayer request
Suzanne's dad had to be taken to the emergency room Friday because he had some redness around his surgical site. He had IV's, etc... and is back in the nursing home at Presbyterian Village. Please pray for him. He is very confused at times.
Also Suzanne's brother is in town, and they are going to decide on Monday whether to move him to Briarwood Nursing Home. Suzanne had stopped by there and by the grace of God (more on that from Suzanne later) they had a room for her dad. She just doesn't want to make a mistake in moving him. Please hold this whole situation up to the Lord God who gives wisdom when we ask for it and moves in our lives to show us His will.
Also Suzanne's brother is in town, and they are going to decide on Monday whether to move him to Briarwood Nursing Home. Suzanne had stopped by there and by the grace of God (more on that from Suzanne later) they had a room for her dad. She just doesn't want to make a mistake in moving him. Please hold this whole situation up to the Lord God who gives wisdom when we ask for it and moves in our lives to show us His will.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
Pakistan and thanks for prayers
First.... let's lift up Pakistan this week. Just keeps coming to my mind and there is such persecution there. May the Lord strengthen those who are persecuted there and lavish His grace on them. AND May many come to know Him in this country for their salvation and His glory.
Also thanks so much for your prayers for Kristin's family as Kohl flies out today for SC after a night in a hotel in Memphis and his swearing in this morning. Kristin spent pretty much the whole weekend with tears in her eyes and heart since she won't hear his voice again until Dec 16th. Kohl had been pretty nervous but did very well with it all yesterday (thanks again for your prayers). NOW for the interesting part. Klara and Kloe behaved terribly all weekend.... UGH.... adding to Kristin's tears.... but GOD ... when Kohl was saying good-bye to them Kristin cried, Kelly cried, and Klara and Kloe cried and cried all the way home. Kloe kept saying.... "I don't want Kohl to remember me as a mean, bad sister." Anyway, God used that time for some teaching and holding, etc. Also one of the boys that Kohl knows from football is quiet but his mom and Kristin talked and they are a Christian family who talked about the Lord all the time they were together. Sooooo God be praised and thank you, thank you, for your prayers and for your encouraging comments, too. We love and appreciate you!!!
Also thanks so much for your prayers for Kristin's family as Kohl flies out today for SC after a night in a hotel in Memphis and his swearing in this morning. Kristin spent pretty much the whole weekend with tears in her eyes and heart since she won't hear his voice again until Dec 16th. Kohl had been pretty nervous but did very well with it all yesterday (thanks again for your prayers). NOW for the interesting part. Klara and Kloe behaved terribly all weekend.... UGH.... adding to Kristin's tears.... but GOD ... when Kohl was saying good-bye to them Kristin cried, Kelly cried, and Klara and Kloe cried and cried all the way home. Kloe kept saying.... "I don't want Kohl to remember me as a mean, bad sister." Anyway, God used that time for some teaching and holding, etc. Also one of the boys that Kohl knows from football is quiet but his mom and Kristin talked and they are a Christian family who talked about the Lord all the time they were together. Sooooo God be praised and thank you, thank you, for your prayers and for your encouraging comments, too. We love and appreciate you!!!
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Two things
#1 Stefanie will NOT be getting baptized tonight. She couldn't make the meetings necessary to be baptized this weekend but will be baptized in December (which is the next time they are doing baptisms). Continue to pray for the residents at Hidden Creek as God brings them to mind.
#2 We have decided to have our Community Group meeting this coming Friday at the Blue Jean Hymn Sing. Several of you expressed interest in doing that. Here is the official information.
Blue Jean Hymn Sing – Friday, September 23, from 5:30-8:00, in the Chapel. Come join us for a picnic (bring a tray of finger foods) at 5:30 in the South Plaza; singing begins at 6:15. Enjoy a time of singing led by Gayle Bone and 2 special musical groups.
We will have a time of prayer right there at the church after the Sing if time allows, and you all would like to stay. Please let me know if you will be there. Dan, you are so welcome to bring your mother. We would love to have her come. Also a friend of Suzanne's may be joining us.
God was gracious on our trip to Memphis to see Kohl before he leaves for Marine Boot Camp. I appreciate your prayers. Thank soooo much.
#2 We have decided to have our Community Group meeting this coming Friday at the Blue Jean Hymn Sing. Several of you expressed interest in doing that. Here is the official information.
Blue Jean Hymn Sing – Friday, September 23, from 5:30-8:00, in the Chapel. Come join us for a picnic (bring a tray of finger foods) at 5:30 in the South Plaza; singing begins at 6:15. Enjoy a time of singing led by Gayle Bone and 2 special musical groups.
We will have a time of prayer right there at the church after the Sing if time allows, and you all would like to stay. Please let me know if you will be there. Dan, you are so welcome to bring your mother. We would love to have her come. Also a friend of Suzanne's may be joining us.
God was gracious on our trip to Memphis to see Kohl before he leaves for Marine Boot Camp. I appreciate your prayers. Thank soooo much.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
New look and Prayer meeting
Well, somebody has been sprucing up the blogsite. I will take a stab and say it was Ernie. It sure wasn't me, but I do love it. Thanks, Ernie!!!!! We appreciat you sooooo much!! Love you, too, Donna!!!!
Jim and I went to the Prayer Meeting last night, and it was great. Brandon led it with Bruce Clinton on guitar and Ray Williams finishing up at the end. Bruce began with Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus and another song. Then Brandon whose heart was full of emotion and praise, led us first to just raise our voices in prayer and praise to God ... outloud and all at the same time. Then he asked us to read or speak out scriptures that came to our mind, and one at a time scripture came from all over the room... no stories, no other words, just scripture. I was amazed at how many did that without a Bible..... uh... from memory. Praise His Name!! Then we prayed for other things outloud (the church, the country, etc) and also did some in small groups with those around us. Ended with Ray leading us in prayer and with some scripture and then Bruce ended with a worship song. All in all it is what we have all been praying for. We were very encouraged by the fact that the Edge was over half full and at the people and how you could hear their hearts as they prayed.
Brandon humbly said that he and some of the elders have been meeting on Wed noon and fasting and praying for God's wisdom and leadership of the church. He said this to encourage us that the leadership is praying and seeking God's leadership. You could hear his emotion in saying that they didn't want their own agenda.... they wanted HIS agenda by His Spirit!! WOW!!! He encouraged us to pray about doing that ourselves not with them in body.... but with them in the Spirit.
He also mentioned that the next prayer meeting might not be just like this one.... they were trying to let the Lord lead in what they did each time. All in all a wonderful evening that was highly encouraging and uplifting.
Jim and I went to the Prayer Meeting last night, and it was great. Brandon led it with Bruce Clinton on guitar and Ray Williams finishing up at the end. Bruce began with Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus and another song. Then Brandon whose heart was full of emotion and praise, led us first to just raise our voices in prayer and praise to God ... outloud and all at the same time. Then he asked us to read or speak out scriptures that came to our mind, and one at a time scripture came from all over the room... no stories, no other words, just scripture. I was amazed at how many did that without a Bible..... uh... from memory. Praise His Name!! Then we prayed for other things outloud (the church, the country, etc) and also did some in small groups with those around us. Ended with Ray leading us in prayer and with some scripture and then Bruce ended with a worship song. All in all it is what we have all been praying for. We were very encouraged by the fact that the Edge was over half full and at the people and how you could hear their hearts as they prayed.
Brandon humbly said that he and some of the elders have been meeting on Wed noon and fasting and praying for God's wisdom and leadership of the church. He said this to encourage us that the leadership is praying and seeking God's leadership. You could hear his emotion in saying that they didn't want their own agenda.... they wanted HIS agenda by His Spirit!! WOW!!! He encouraged us to pray about doing that ourselves not with them in body.... but with them in the Spirit.
He also mentioned that the next prayer meeting might not be just like this one.... they were trying to let the Lord lead in what they did each time. All in all a wonderful evening that was highly encouraging and uplifting.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Birthday Blessing - Dan
Dan
Happy Birthday !!!!
"The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace."
Happy Birthday !!!!
"The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace."
Let's pray for Uganda
Uganda
After years under previous regimes where there was severe persectution of Christians (ha.... not Christinas)... now there is freedom of religion. Let's pray for Katie and for all those ministering in this place.... and for the rest of Africa. May God bring many to Himself during this period of freedom of religion in Uganda.
After years under previous regimes where there was severe persectution of Christians (ha.... not Christinas)... now there is freedom of religion. Let's pray for Katie and for all those ministering in this place.... and for the rest of Africa. May God bring many to Himself during this period of freedom of religion in Uganda.
Happy Birthday DAN!!!!
Happy Birthday, DAN!!!!!!
Have a great day in Him.... Full of HIM and joy and health and loaded with praise!!! We are grateful that God put you in our community group!!!!! You are loved!!!!
Have a great day in Him.... Full of HIM and joy and health and loaded with praise!!! We are grateful that God put you in our community group!!!!! You are loved!!!!
Saturday, September 3, 2011
CG Prayer and Birthday Celebration
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