#1 Please continue to pray for Jennifer who is at Cumberland in Nashville. She called Suzanne on Saturday morning which is a praise... But please pray that she will "own" that she has a problem with alcohol AND that God will use this time to absolutely FREE her from this addiction. That she will have Victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
#2 Let's continue to pray for all the requests that were mentioned on Friday night... Susan's eye.... Grace Village.... The Ludvigsons..... Gretchen.... Felicia.... The Country Smiths.... and Jeremy's first day volunteering tomorrow.... Kohl..... Susan's granddaughter, Emily.... Jennifer's children and husband.... Hidden Creek.... etc...
#3 Let's pray for Cambodia ... a country that is allowing Christians the freedom to workship openly. Let's pray that God will use this window of time to move in lives to bring salvation and growth in Him.
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
Monday, October 31, 2011
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Praises, prayer requests, and a Birthday Party
Well, below are the cast of characters.... and I do mean CHARACTERS at our Com Grp meeting last night. We had a great time of sharing, praised, and prayer followed by sinfully gorging ourselves on yummy cake provided by Suzanne Patton.... and ice cream provided by Donna and Ernie. (Note.... Ernie.... I tried to put the pictures next to each other.... by two's.... but they didn't turn out that way on the blog.... any suggestions???)
Don't these guys look happy????
Did I say, "Characters"??? Actually Ernie was taking a picture of Dan when I took this.
Birthday Girl and the beautiful cake!!!
Well, Suzanne, I think this cake was a success!!!!
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Please pray
Please pray that there will be a bed available at Cumberland Hospital in Nashville for Jennifer when she is released from detox. AND pray that Jennifer would be released from this addiction to serve God in ways that He prepared before the foundation of the world that she should walk in.
See you tomorrow night!!
See you tomorrow night!!
Monday, October 24, 2011
Community Group
Community Group will meet at the City Smiths on Friday night, Oct 28th at 7PM. I hate to be annoying but wondered if you could please let me know if you will be able to come (or not). Thanks so much!!!! We have much to be thankful for and much to pray about so come with a heart ready to go to Him.
Continue to hold up Jennifer who is in Nashville in detox, and then we pray and believe that she will go straight to Cumberland Rehab Hospital. I may be wrong about the name. Please also pray for Ted, her husband, and her children, Olivia and Grayson. The gates of hell cannot prevail against the church of Jesus Christ.... and we ARE the church.... so let's pray.
Continue to hold up Jennifer who is in Nashville in detox, and then we pray and believe that she will go straight to Cumberland Rehab Hospital. I may be wrong about the name. Please also pray for Ted, her husband, and her children, Olivia and Grayson. The gates of hell cannot prevail against the church of Jesus Christ.... and we ARE the church.... so let's pray.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Welcome Home Jerry Fuess
Jerry Fuess, Suzanne's father, peacefully went home to be with Jesus forever this afternoon. I only knew him a very short time, but he was a gentleman and a very kind man. Continue to pray for Suzanne, as the separation from a loved one is still difficult, even when you know it's coming. Thanks to the country Smiths and Shelby for their visits, especially today. Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!! Welcome Home Jerry Fuess!!
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Dorothy Ludvigson's Birthday is today and other things
Happy Birthday to Dorothy Ludvigson!!!!! Dan, make sure you relate this to her!!!! We pray her day is full of joy, health, and HIM!!!
Also, we will be having Community Group at the City Smith's on Oct 28th. Please let me know if you will be there or not. I will be out of town the rest of this week.
Suzanne's dad is about the same, and she is staying at Hospice Home Care most of the day. If you get a chance to stop by I know that she will appreciate it. But if your time is limited, please lift her and her dad up in prayer as you go through your day.
Also, we will be having Community Group at the City Smith's on Oct 28th. Please let me know if you will be there or not. I will be out of town the rest of this week.
Suzanne's dad is about the same, and she is staying at Hospice Home Care most of the day. If you get a chance to stop by I know that she will appreciate it. But if your time is limited, please lift her and her dad up in prayer as you go through your day.
HIS
I am sitting here thinking... How I see HIM in you. Thinking that our goal in God is to love Him and show Him to the universe for the praise of His glory.... to show who He is to the universe!!! That He is who He says He is in His Word!!!! Whoa Baby!!!! High calling... and we don't have to do it alone. The Holy Spirit in us does it as we look at Him in everything we do. How does that look in the everyday? Taking Him to the world by working at a job and doing it to His glory and by His direction.... with His attitude with grace, humility, focused on HIM. And the same with the holding and caring for a child and a teenager with grace.... offering your home... taking care of wife, husband, anyone who He has given us the privilege to serve at this time in our lives.... painting pictures.... sitting by your daddy when he is slipping into the arms of Jesus.... offering to help.... bearing all things.... hoping all things... choosing not to take offense when we are slighted or hurt... smiling at the waitress... the store clerk...the (you fill in the blanks).... all to His glory!! It doesn't have to be a Full Time Ministry..... but it IS a full time ministry... living our lives on our knees and in the world to His glory!!! Here is to serving Him in all we do.... big or small things... all to Him.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Suzanne's dad, Youcef, and Community Group
We saw Suzanne and her dad yesterday at Hospice Home Care on Bowman. He is not very responsive but seems peaceful. Suzanne's brother should be here by now and will be a great help to her this weekend. She seemed peaceful and doing well. Shelby had come to visit them the day before.
Hope to see you tonight at Jim and Susan's at 7PM. Thanks to them for having us all there for prayer. As I write in the background I hear the sounds of our kitchen being repaired. Praise His Name!!!
Also here is an update on Youcef. Ernie, if you have more on this please send it also. Please continue to pray for him and his family. Praise God he is still alive!!!!!
Update on Youcef Nadarkhani
VOM contacts report that Pastor Nadarkhani's verdict has been delayed again by the court in Gilan province. The reason for the delay, according to his attorney, is that they have referred the case to the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. It is highly unusual for the court to ask for the legal opinion of the Supreme Leader.
Please continue to pray for Youcef, his family and those supporting him.
Prisoner Alert users have reported receiving a letter from the Iranian government renouncing published news about Nadarkhani's case. This is positive! Your voices have been heard and the government of Iran feels the pressure. Please continue to stand with our brother.
Hope to see you tonight at Jim and Susan's at 7PM. Thanks to them for having us all there for prayer. As I write in the background I hear the sounds of our kitchen being repaired. Praise His Name!!!
Also here is an update on Youcef. Ernie, if you have more on this please send it also. Please continue to pray for him and his family. Praise God he is still alive!!!!!
Update on Youcef Nadarkhani
VOM contacts report that Pastor Nadarkhani's verdict has been delayed again by the court in Gilan province. The reason for the delay, according to his attorney, is that they have referred the case to the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. It is highly unusual for the court to ask for the legal opinion of the Supreme Leader.
Please continue to pray for Youcef, his family and those supporting him.
Prisoner Alert users have reported receiving a letter from the Iranian government renouncing published news about Nadarkhani's case. This is positive! Your voices have been heard and the government of Iran feels the pressure. Please continue to stand with our brother.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Com group meeting
Community Group will meet at Jim and Susan Browns at 7PM on Friday night. Please let us know if you will be able to come. We need to spend some time together just praying and praising God. Hope to see you then.
Suzanne's dad is to be moved to Hospice Home Care on Bowman this afternoon. Suzanne's brother, Tommy, is coming on Thursday night. Please continue to hold them all up in prayer. Her other brother, Jerry, was here recently, also.
Suzanne's dad is to be moved to Hospice Home Care on Bowman this afternoon. Suzanne's brother, Tommy, is coming on Thursday night. Please continue to hold them all up in prayer. Her other brother, Jerry, was here recently, also.
Sherry's mom and Com grp
Sherry's mom is going to have surgery early this AM. Please pray for her and for her speedy uncomplicated recovery in Him. Remembering that He is Jehovah Rapha who heals and restores us spiritually and physically.
Also continue to remember the rest of the group with all that is going on in their lives.... and, of course, Suzanne as she moves her daddy to hospice. God's amazing grace on whole situation. May He be glorified in it all.
Community Group WILL be this Friday night. I will give you an update of where we will be meeting. Where two or more are gathered.... He will be in the midst. I love that about HIM. Thanks for your patience with me these last few weeks... life has been getting in the way of my getting some of the details of the group accomplished. Also don't forget Yousef in Iran and lifting up Ghana.
Also continue to remember the rest of the group with all that is going on in their lives.... and, of course, Suzanne as she moves her daddy to hospice. God's amazing grace on whole situation. May He be glorified in it all.
Community Group WILL be this Friday night. I will give you an update of where we will be meeting. Where two or more are gathered.... He will be in the midst. I love that about HIM. Thanks for your patience with me these last few weeks... life has been getting in the way of my getting some of the details of the group accomplished. Also don't forget Yousef in Iran and lifting up Ghana.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Suzanne's dad
Just a quick update. Suzanne is in the process of having her dad moved to hospice care. Not sure the name but she is planning for him to go to the same one as Donna's mom. The infection cannot be irradicated without another surgery, and he is just not strong enough for another surgery. He is weaker every day and is sleeping most of the time. Please pray for Suzanne and her dad.
How is this Friday for Com Group??? Please let me know if you will be able to come.
How is this Friday for Com Group??? Please let me know if you will be able to come.
Ghana
In honor of Suzanne and her love for the people of Ghana, as we lift up her dad and her, let's pray for Ghana.
It has had religious freedom since 1992, but they have a lot of poverty. Let's lift them up to the Lord.... and ask God to show us how to pray and if there is anything that we need to do to help that country. Also that the churches would continue to preach the Truth and that His Word would go forth in power.
Friends, this world and the world forces of evil want to cause us to fear and to cave in to the fear..... but God calls us to "fear" Him (reverence, awe, keep in the forefront God Almighty) . The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and where we find peace!!! Let's face Him and seek His face continually. Phil 4: 4-7
It has had religious freedom since 1992, but they have a lot of poverty. Let's lift them up to the Lord.... and ask God to show us how to pray and if there is anything that we need to do to help that country. Also that the churches would continue to preach the Truth and that His Word would go forth in power.
Friends, this world and the world forces of evil want to cause us to fear and to cave in to the fear..... but God calls us to "fear" Him (reverence, awe, keep in the forefront God Almighty) . The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and where we find peace!!! Let's face Him and seek His face continually. Phil 4: 4-7
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Suzanne's dad
Just a quick update on Jerry Fuess, Suzanne's dad. The culture came back, and it is Staph!!! He was going to be put in isolation today so Suzanne will have to gown, etc when she is in visiting him. Please pray for them.
Thinking about the group and the struggles and the obstacles that keep jumping up in front of us. Remembered 2 Chr 20.... "we are powerless" (except in Jesus) ... "Nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are on YOU." The Battle belongs to the Lord, but He does ask us to participate... and in this particular battle.... the praisers went first.. "those who sang and praised Him"... they said, "Give thanks to the Lord for His lovingkindness is forever.".... and "when they began singing and praising.... the Lord set ambushes against the enemy. Soooo first I just want to lift Him up and praise Him..... and focus.... focus on Him.... How about you???
Thinking about the group and the struggles and the obstacles that keep jumping up in front of us. Remembered 2 Chr 20.... "we are powerless" (except in Jesus) ... "Nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are on YOU." The Battle belongs to the Lord, but He does ask us to participate... and in this particular battle.... the praisers went first.. "those who sang and praised Him"... they said, "Give thanks to the Lord for His lovingkindness is forever.".... and "when they began singing and praising.... the Lord set ambushes against the enemy. Soooo first I just want to lift Him up and praise Him..... and focus.... focus on Him.... How about you???
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Suzanne's dad
Suzanne's dad was prepped for surgery and they looked at his new blood test results for today and his white count was going down.... meaning a new IV antibiotic was doing it's job and the infection.... SOOOO they cancelled the surgery. That is a big praise since of his age and strength. Thank you, Lord. They will watch him and if his white count continues to go down and stays down they won't have to go in. Please pray to that end.
Thanks so much for your prayers for Suzanne and her dad. She is tired, but grateful.
Thanks so much for your prayers for Suzanne and her dad. She is tired, but grateful.
Friday, October 7, 2011
Suzanne's Dad
Suzanne's dad is going to have surgery tomorrow AM to drain a pocket of infection in his hip (the site of his previous surgery). They may even have to put in a new hip replacement. Please pray for him and for Suzanne.
Suzanne's ex husband, Nick, was airlifted in to UAMS a couple nights ago with an aortic aneurysm. He made it through the surgery and is on a ventilator at this time.
Also Sherry's mom is going to have foot surgery on Tuesday.
Saints..... we need to pray..... with prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let our requests be made known to the only One who is our Healer. God is able to do all things and give a peace that passes all understanding.
Suzanne's ex husband, Nick, was airlifted in to UAMS a couple nights ago with an aortic aneurysm. He made it through the surgery and is on a ventilator at this time.
Also Sherry's mom is going to have foot surgery on Tuesday.
Saints..... we need to pray..... with prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let our requests be made known to the only One who is our Healer. God is able to do all things and give a peace that passes all understanding.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Suzanne's dad and com grp
Just heard from a friend of Suzanne's that her dad is back in the hospital. They think he has an infection. Please pray for him and for Suzanne. I will try to give you an update as soon as possible.
It looks like we will NOT be having com group again this week. Suzanne was going to have it since our kitchen is torn up... now not sure what that status it. Jim and Susan will be out of town. Haven't heard from the Country Smiths.... (pray for Jeremy.... he has new insurance and pray that things go well there).... Donna and Ernie are sick with sinus infections.... so there you are. I will communicate if we decide that we can have prayer time. Thanks for you patience.... interesting period of time.
It looks like we will NOT be having com group again this week. Suzanne was going to have it since our kitchen is torn up... now not sure what that status it. Jim and Susan will be out of town. Haven't heard from the Country Smiths.... (pray for Jeremy.... he has new insurance and pray that things go well there).... Donna and Ernie are sick with sinus infections.... so there you are. I will communicate if we decide that we can have prayer time. Thanks for you patience.... interesting period of time.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Update: Persecuted Iranian Pastor -- Christian Pastor Yousef Nadarkhani
Persecuted Iranian Pastor -- Christian Pastor Yousef Nadarkhani is still alive, but his life still hangs in the balance as Iranian authorities have added yet a new twist. Cleared by the Supreme Court of apostasy, which carries a death sentence, Pastor Nadarkhani was returned to the court that originally convicted him, for further prosecution. Now, from thin air, Nadarkhani has been charged with rape and other crimes. Advocacy groups are asking believers everywhere to appeal to the Iranian Ambassador and courts.
May God intervene to save Pastor Nadarkhani, protect his family and stop the persecution of Christians in Iran and other Muslim nations! (Ps 56:11; 91: all; Is 54:71; Mt 10:19; Acts 16:23-31; 25:ll; Rev 2:10)
Monday, October 3, 2011
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