29 members of the Body of Christ are wearing bracelets with a name of one of our 29 missionaries in Haiti and have committed to pray individually for their perspective missionary. As promised; following is a list of specific prayer requests that were given to me from each of them. (Unfortunately a few were not able to get with me but I have listed to the best of my ability what I think might be a good request.) Thank you to all of you who took a bracelet. If you didn't get one that does not mean you can't pray for these requests... please lift up these requests on their behalf.
ALEX- powerful impact on her walk with Christ
MIKE C.- clarity, wisdom and discernment
MEAGAN - health, peace for her family
TRISHA- prayer for her family's peace in her absence
MICHAEL - Health, Blood Pressure, NO Sleepwalking
AUDREY- Health & peace for her momma
KATIE- peace for her family in her absence
BRENDA- to be open to the Lord's leading, peace
HEITH - his family; his wife and baby girl
CAMI- diabetes would remain under control
SEAN- protection for his WHOLE family who is in Haiti
DAVID-soft hearts and a changed perspective
LYNETTE - to be useful
MATT B.- to be a servant (and his health, though he didn't ask for that.)
MALLORY- health, patience and opportunity
SARAH- patience and an opportunity to tell people about Jesus
TONYA- patience with Zoe and MacKenzie
LINDSEY- to stay focused
SETH- wisdom and spiritual strength
CATHIE- safety and guidance
MARLA- Dexterity and steady hands (hasn't hands on nursed in awhile)
CRAIG- Strength - he is exhausted
STEPHEN- Diabetes to stay under control, to effectively minister through music
MARK- (Sean's dad) effective teaching and preaching
BEV- (Sean's mom) effective teaching, clarity for those being taught
DAVE- health and strength (especially his back)
CINDY- pray for everyone and that she maintains her health.
ZOE- health, obedience and life changing experience
MACKENZIE - health, obedience and a life changing experience.
Pray without ceasing.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Ever Have that Feeling...
Ever have that feeling where the preacher at church is preaching right at you? Yeah, a lot of us had that feeling today at church. Shan skillfully reminded us - by the power of the Holy Spirit no doubt - that the same faithful, loving, PROTECTING, God has not changed since March 27th. In other words, God has been watching over our loved ones, long before they ever boarded a plethora (I like that word) of planes to travel to a fourth world country. He has not changed. He is the same yesterday, today and always.
That is the definition of comfort.
I am honored to know so many people who right now, are realizing what Paul preached to the Philippians... To Live IS Christ. They have remembered God's plan for their life; to advance the really good news of Christ's redemption! They have remembered God's protection over them, not letting fear keep them from traveling into a country that is dangerous. Knowing His plans to prosper us, and not harm us.
They are Living. I rejoice in that, and as a mom I can rejoice that despite my failures and inadequacies as a mom - My God is fulfilling His perfect plan in the life of my two oldest children and I am filled with awe. What a mighty, awesome, wonderful Savior we serve! To God be the glory for today and always!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good Night. Love, Nora
That is the definition of comfort.
I am honored to know so many people who right now, are realizing what Paul preached to the Philippians... To Live IS Christ. They have remembered God's plan for their life; to advance the really good news of Christ's redemption! They have remembered God's protection over them, not letting fear keep them from traveling into a country that is dangerous. Knowing His plans to prosper us, and not harm us.
They are Living. I rejoice in that, and as a mom I can rejoice that despite my failures and inadequacies as a mom - My God is fulfilling His perfect plan in the life of my two oldest children and I am filled with awe. What a mighty, awesome, wonderful Savior we serve! To God be the glory for today and always!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good Night. Love, Nora
FROM ROBIN...
Dear Heavenly Father,
As David of old cried out to you from caves as he hid for his life, I, too, have found myself, in the "wee hours of the morning" besieged by fear from the evil one. Fear of the dangers that could threaten the well being of our loved ones in Haiti. Yet just as David of old, I have found you to be the same refuge for me, as a worried mother for her far away children, as you always were for your David. Thank-you for your promise to "never leave nor forsake" your children, whether they are in volatile countries, or comfortable, safe homelands. Thank-you for leaving and preserving your Word for us to show us how your servants weathered the storms of their lives.
Thank-you that your power over-powers the evil one on every score: strength, protection, guidance, healing, safety, glory, honor, wisdom, might, goodness, righteousness, peace, understanding, comfort, majesty... and the hope of a life forever with You and Your son, that banishes Satan's strongholds: sin and death! Please cradle in your arms, the hearts, minds, bodies and souls of those who are in Haiti this week serving you with all their might, and protect them from the evil one in every way. Help them to feel, see, and know your presence, Lord and Father. And help us all, both in Haiti, and here at home, to be still, and to KNOW that You are God, and that your eyes are constantly roaming over the earth, watching over those that love you. Thank-you for crushing the fear that the evil one uses to paralyze us, and for replacing it with the peace that surpasses all understanding. Praise your holy name, our God and our Father who loves us more than we earthly fathers and mothers love our own children!
Thank-you for loving and supplying all needs for: Cathie Brazell, Dave Brazell, Matt Brazell, Lindsey Broskie, Mike Corp, Stephen Corp, Trisha Cox, Cindy Dawson, Sarah Elkins, Seth Elkins, Alex Farber, Bev Frenier, Mackenzie Frenier, Zoe Frenier, Mark Frenier, Sean Frenier, Tonya Frenier, Heith Hennel, Audrey Johnson, Michael Johnson, Lynette Kemp, Cami Knoblock, Brenda Nell, Mallory Pergrem, Craig Pegrem, Meagan Reed, Katie Tavenner, and David Thomas. And for us who lift them up in prayer. That we may all serve in your name, and praise your name in all the earth. In Jesus name. Amen.
Can I just say!!! "Amen Sister! Amen!"
As David of old cried out to you from caves as he hid for his life, I, too, have found myself, in the "wee hours of the morning" besieged by fear from the evil one. Fear of the dangers that could threaten the well being of our loved ones in Haiti. Yet just as David of old, I have found you to be the same refuge for me, as a worried mother for her far away children, as you always were for your David. Thank-you for your promise to "never leave nor forsake" your children, whether they are in volatile countries, or comfortable, safe homelands. Thank-you for leaving and preserving your Word for us to show us how your servants weathered the storms of their lives.
Thank-you that your power over-powers the evil one on every score: strength, protection, guidance, healing, safety, glory, honor, wisdom, might, goodness, righteousness, peace, understanding, comfort, majesty... and the hope of a life forever with You and Your son, that banishes Satan's strongholds: sin and death! Please cradle in your arms, the hearts, minds, bodies and souls of those who are in Haiti this week serving you with all their might, and protect them from the evil one in every way. Help them to feel, see, and know your presence, Lord and Father. And help us all, both in Haiti, and here at home, to be still, and to KNOW that You are God, and that your eyes are constantly roaming over the earth, watching over those that love you. Thank-you for crushing the fear that the evil one uses to paralyze us, and for replacing it with the peace that surpasses all understanding. Praise your holy name, our God and our Father who loves us more than we earthly fathers and mothers love our own children!
Thank-you for loving and supplying all needs for: Cathie Brazell, Dave Brazell, Matt Brazell, Lindsey Broskie, Mike Corp, Stephen Corp, Trisha Cox, Cindy Dawson, Sarah Elkins, Seth Elkins, Alex Farber, Bev Frenier, Mackenzie Frenier, Zoe Frenier, Mark Frenier, Sean Frenier, Tonya Frenier, Heith Hennel, Audrey Johnson, Michael Johnson, Lynette Kemp, Cami Knoblock, Brenda Nell, Mallory Pergrem, Craig Pegrem, Meagan Reed, Katie Tavenner, and David Thomas. And for us who lift them up in prayer. That we may all serve in your name, and praise your name in all the earth. In Jesus name. Amen.
Can I just say!!! "Amen Sister! Amen!"
FROM SEAN... DATED FRIDAY 3.28.08
Hey Nora,
I couldn't figure out how to post on your blog (which is awesome by the way), so I thought I would respond to your e-mail and let you put this update on there. As you know we arrived safely but with about 100 other people here, we spent the majority of the evening trying to find places for all of us to sleep. We all slept on something. Cathie and Trisha even slept for a time in the pouring down rain. But there are NO complaints. We have food, shelter, work to do and God on our side.
Hopefully I can send you some pictures before we leave tomorrow (Saturday) to head to the far west. We have had an incredible first two days. Our students and adults have had a great time playing with the babies in the orphanage and playing with the special needs children in "Heaven's Waiting Room". We helped to put together and deliver belated Christmas packages for the "Gran Moun" program. Gran Moun means "old people" in Creole. We had a hard time trying to keep Lynette from getting mixed up with this group. 25 members of our team will leaving tomorrow after lunch to head to the far west. We will be building the baptistry, teaching, preaching revivals and doing whatever else they need. We will be there until Wednesday so news will be scarce. Our four nurses (Marla, Cathie, Lynette and Cindy) will be staying at the main mission campus to take care of the post operation patients. We have sorted lots of stuff that our church collected for the mission work. We have toured the entire mission and the Citadel church across the street. There is an amazing view from this church overlooking the ocean and the island of Tortuga.
Keep praying for us! There will be a converted Voodoo witch doctor speaking at the revival where we will be in the far west. He will try to make an impact for God in the Voodoo community. It is very difficult at times here but our entire team is doing a fabulous job. Many of the ladies and guys had there hair braided tonight. Seth Elkins was a little "tifi" when he had his hair braided. "Tifi" means little girl in Creole. We will talk to you soon. Two groups that were here when we arrived fly out tomorrow so keep them in your prayers. We love you al!
Sean
I couldn't figure out how to post on your blog (which is awesome by the way), so I thought I would respond to your e-mail and let you put this update on there. As you know we arrived safely but with about 100 other people here, we spent the majority of the evening trying to find places for all of us to sleep. We all slept on something. Cathie and Trisha even slept for a time in the pouring down rain. But there are NO complaints. We have food, shelter, work to do and God on our side.
Hopefully I can send you some pictures before we leave tomorrow (Saturday) to head to the far west. We have had an incredible first two days. Our students and adults have had a great time playing with the babies in the orphanage and playing with the special needs children in "Heaven's Waiting Room". We helped to put together and deliver belated Christmas packages for the "Gran Moun" program. Gran Moun means "old people" in Creole. We had a hard time trying to keep Lynette from getting mixed up with this group. 25 members of our team will leaving tomorrow after lunch to head to the far west. We will be building the baptistry, teaching, preaching revivals and doing whatever else they need. We will be there until Wednesday so news will be scarce. Our four nurses (Marla, Cathie, Lynette and Cindy) will be staying at the main mission campus to take care of the post operation patients. We have sorted lots of stuff that our church collected for the mission work. We have toured the entire mission and the Citadel church across the street. There is an amazing view from this church overlooking the ocean and the island of Tortuga.
Keep praying for us! There will be a converted Voodoo witch doctor speaking at the revival where we will be in the far west. He will try to make an impact for God in the Voodoo community. It is very difficult at times here but our entire team is doing a fabulous job. Many of the ladies and guys had there hair braided tonight. Seth Elkins was a little "tifi" when he had his hair braided. "Tifi" means little girl in Creole. We will talk to you soon. Two groups that were here when we arrived fly out tomorrow so keep them in your prayers. We love you al!
Sean
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