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Please pray for the following urgent needs from our Foreign Missions
Division:
From Kathy Crossley (Regional Prayer Coordinator, South America Region):
Please continue praying for Peru and the saints as they recover from the
earthquake. This morning an aftershock of 5.9 hit the area of Pisco again
causing further deaths and destruction. Of the 15 churches we have in the area
of the earthquake, 10 have been destroyed. This involves about 1,000 church
members of the UPC of Peru. Most hospitals in the area are in ruins and those
that are standing are overwhelmed. The injured need to be transported to Lima,
but the roads are interrupted by breaks in the road. We do have some saints
missing, and many injured. Pray that we can get to them with the basic
necessities of mattresses, bedding, food, water, clothing and medical supplies.
From John Hopkins (Regional Director for Central America/Caribbean):
Please pray for our saints in the path of Hurricane Dean. It has been announced
that the countries of Jamaica, Dominican Republic and Haiti are presently in the
path of this category 4 hurricane. Please pray for God's protecting power to
cover these nations and our saints that will be affected by the high winds and
flooding that will accompany a storm of this nature.
July 31, 2007
This week....
Sent and Sacrificing
WNOP's Personal Requests
Sick and Suffering
Streets and Society
Ministry Needs
Quote of the Week
Creative Ideas
Prayer Training Available
2007 Coming Events
Lessons Learned on Prayer from the Bible
Hezekiah was a good king of Judah. It was said that he was one of Judah's best
Kings. Oddly enough, his father was Ahaz, one of Judah's most wicked and
ineffective kings. When Hezekiah took the throne at the ripe old age of 25, the
kingdom was in shambles. To his advantage he had a three major things going his
way. He had a good mother, a preacher in his life (the prophet Isaiah) and he
had a prayer life that wouldn't quit.
The Assyrian king was busy subduing nation after nation when he received a
report that the Egyptian king was planning to march against him. Figuring he
needed to consolidate his territory, he sent a letter to Hezekiah. The gist of
the letter was this; Hezekiah, don't think for one minute that your little god
is going to save you from me. If you know what's good for you, you'll just
surrender. I will remind you that Assyria has dominated every other nation in
this part of the world. None of their gods saved them and yours won't save you.
Now Hezekiah's response is my favorite part of this whole story. Hezekiah takes
the letter to the temple lays it out on the floor and prays. "God, will you read
this! Do you see what he's saying about you? He's insulting you! He's saying you
aren't interested in us, that you aren't aware, and that you lack the power to
do anything about his threats. He says you're just like the blind, deaf and dumb
idols of all the other nations. So God, what are you going to do about this?"
God's responded immediately to Hezekiah's prayer. An angel struck the camp of
the Assyrian army and 185,000 died.
What do we learn from Hezekiah? We learn that if we pray, the Lord will fight
our battles.
The most arresting words in this story are the words God addressed to Hezekiah:
"Because you have prayed to me." This clearly implies that God would not have
acted had Hezekiah not prayed.
Stop wearing yourself out trying to fight battles on your own. Why not pray and
let the Lord do it for you? Last time I checked, he is still undefeated.
Until next week,
Lisa Marshall
Strategic Prayer Coordinator
World Network of Prayer
Sent and Sacrificing
Foreign Missionaries: Joseph and Jean Collins (Portugal), Daniel and Holly Drost
(Mexico), Lee and Becky Sherry (Vanuatu/New Caledonia), Lynne Jewett
(Guatemala), Jerry and Vickie Richardson (RD, Africa Region) , Wayne and Sofia
Monday (Panama), Tim and Jane Olson (Scandinavia)
Home Missionaries: Bill Huff - Owensboro, KY, Wayne Naylor Jr. - Yosemite, KY,
Terrance Smith - Prestonsburg, KY, Elton Bernard - Prairieville, LA, Phillip
Calvin - Amite, LA, David Caro - Terrytown, LA, Guadalupe Delgado - Baton Rouge,
LA
Metro Missionary: Kevin and Luciana Howard - Boston Metro
Full-time Evangelist: Norman Cooper - Dahart, TX
A.I.M. - Associates in Missions: Joseph and Cassandra Landaw - Trinidad/Tobago,
CAC, Leonardson Scotia - Bolivia, SAM
District: New Jersey Metro, District Superintendent, Arthur Naylor
Bible College Staff: Marsha Johnston (GCE), Tim Massengale (IBC)
WNOP's Personal Requests
To minister to the needs of others through prayer, click here to pray over
WNOP's personal prayer list.
Sick and Suffering
Zimbabwe has been tormented this entire decade by both deep recession and high
inflation, but in recent months the economy seems to have abandoned whatever
moorings it had left. The national budget has already been largely spent.
Government services have started to crumble due to the 1000 percent inflation
hike. The drastic effect that it will have on the poorest of the country may be
devastating. Pray for the economic situation there. Pray that the authorities
will be divinely inspired with a resolution to the problem before the worst
effects are felt. Intercede that the Lord would raise up God fearing leaders
that will have the courage to make any necessary changes for bettering the
country as a whole. Also, pray for our missionaries to Zimbabwe who are
currently on deputation. (Tremayne and Vicki Simoneaux) Pray they will be able
to raise their budget quickly and beable to get back to the field.
Young children are among tens of thousands of refugees who have fled the civil
war in the Central African Republic. Many are suffering "alarming" malnutrition
and need immediate aid. The Geneva-based international aid agency said
"insufficient protection and assistance" for more than 26,000 refugees in 59
sites along Cameroon's eastern border "has led to a serious deterioration in
their medical and nutritional situation. Pray that immediate help is given
without interference. Intercede that believers would be able to share the love
of Christ with those who need a God who can respond in the moment of crisis.
Streets and Society
With the upcoming Olympics in China in 2008, many see this as an opportunity to
reach out to the Chinese people through evangelism. Pray that the orchestrated
efforts taking place to spread the gospel in China would be God breathed.
Intercede for Divine protection for those who will risk persecution to tell
someone about Christ. Ask God to encourage Christians in China as they face
escalating persecution ahead of the Olympics in 2008. Pray that an unprecedented
revival would explode in China and that people would come by the thousands to
Christ.
The families of the remaining 21 South Korean hostages being held in central
Afghanistan say they have all but lost hope for the survival of their loved ones
after a second hostage's body was recovered. Pray for the remaining hostages
that they would be rescued immediately. These innocent people may die and the
only answer would be a miracle from the God who hears and responds to the
effectual, fervent prayers of a righteous man. Do not faint in well doing.
Continue to intercede for these people and their families that God would be
glorified in this.
Ministry Needs
James Julian, a minister, has brain cancer.
Rudy Becton passed away after a lengthy battke with cancer. Please remember the
Becton family in your prayers.
Frank Bounds, home missions pastor in Salt Lake City, needs a church building.
Reverend W.C. Needham passed away. Pray for this family and church.
Meryle Hanscom passed away. Please remember the Hanscom family in your prayers.
Quote of the Week
"Always respond to every impulse to pray. The impulse to pray may come when you
are reading or when you are battling with a text. I would make an absolute law
of this - always obey such an impulse." Martyn Lloyd-Jones
Creative Ideas
Family Prayer
After dinner every day, or once a week, go around the table and have each person
share something they are grateful for. After you have gone around three times,
and everyone has shared three things they are grateful for, have someone lead a
prayer of thanks to God.
Meet once a week with the whole family and take some fun Bible time together. If
your kids are old enough, and are interested, let them be in charge and
encourage them to use skits, games or anything interactive that will illustrate
or draw attention to a Bible story or principle. Use this time to share what has
been on your heart, prayer requests, new revelations, or scriptures that you
like.
At a weekly family gathering, ask each person to share one character trait they
would like to work on. Then have the other members of the family pray for that
person's character everyday. Next week, report on the progress and continue to
pray, or move on to another trait.
Prayer Training Available
Need help starting a prayer ministry in your church? Does your current prayer
ministry need a refreshing? Do you want to start a children's prayer ministry?
We are available to come to your church and help. Please contact Lisa Marshall
at 314-837-7300 ext 295.
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soulmate
Phil
Date: 22 Jul 2007
Pray its GODs will for my soulmate to enter my life now,I'm 35 and never had a
girlfriend.
I am humbly asking for your prayers and help on behalf of our family's
international ministry.
We want to reach the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ, and God has blessed
us with the talent of photography, and with the Lord's guidance, we made a
photography website at
http://www.photosforsouls.com
People from 70 countries have visited our site, and many have read the
invitation to accept Christ, but we know that our great God can do so much more,
and so we are asking for your prayers for doors to open all around the world.
We would also be blessed if you would help us reach the world in whichever way
you can, whether it is linking to our site, mentioning our request in your
church service, emailing people who may be interested, or in whichever way you
are led by the Spirit!
Thank you so much for praying for us, and may God bless you a hundred-fold!
Jonathan
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suicide.
Simon
Date: 19 Jul 2007
I am seriously contemplating suicide within the next few days or less.My
marriage is in deep crises and very soon my wife will leave me.I can no longer
cope with the heartbrek and desperation.A part of me is hoping that i will not
die from the overdose and my wife will take pity on me and not leave but if i do
die i hope God will have mercy on me and i will not go to hell.I'm Sorry
Please pray for Nadia’s exposure and panic. The eyes of all who surround her
have been opened to see her as she really is and what is within her is now
clearly manifested, discerned and seen by all. Pray for the protection of her
associates as they speak truth into the situation and for the salvaging of all
that is true within her.
Name James
Finance
Owe too many pay day loans to pay at one time due to addiction
pray for Viv who has 3 aneurysms-vein/brain transplant
Pray that God allows the surgeon to complete a successful, very risky
surgery. I pray that she be completely healed once the surgery is over without
any complications in Jesus name.
April 3, 2007
This week...
Sent and Sacrificing
WNOP's Personal Requests
Sick and Suffering
Streets and Society
Ministry Needs
Quote of the Week
2007 Coming Events
In the dark days of perplexity and despair for the troubles of this world, let
us remember the hope of Easter morning. In the dawn of Christ's resurrection, we
rejoice that death and evil did not have the last word: the tomb was empty!
Until next week...
Lisa Marshall
Strategic Prayer Coordinator
World Network of Prayer
Sent and Sacrificing
Foreign Missionaries: Gary and Linda Reed (Middle East), Samuel and Pat Balca
(France), Tom and Sandra Bracken (Taiwan), Bill and Bonnie Markham
(Portugal/Spain), Randall and Theresa Richardson (Mauritius/Reunion/Seychelles),
Gary and Kristi Landaw (Trinidad-Tobago/Spanish Caribbean), Allan and Georgene
Shalm (Pakistan/Afghanistan)
Home Missionaries: Jeffery Click - San Mateo, CA, Tommie and Doris Hooper -
Phelan, CA, Edward Jimenez - Patterson,CA, Jonathan and Francis Kendrick - La
Mesa, CA, Arthur Law III - Delano,CA, Floyd Lozada Sr. - Marina, CA, Stephen
Miraflor - Vista, CA
Metro Missionary: Kevin and Luciana Howard - Boston Metro
Full-time Evangelist: Luke and Amy Levine - Imperial, MO
A.I.M. - Associates in Missions: Wayne and Elaine Goodare - New Zealand
District: Oregon, District Superintendent, Gary W. Gleason
Bible College Staff: James Kinney (CLC), Gary Carter (TBC)
WNOP's Personal Requests
Click here to view and pray for this week's personal prayer requests.
Sick and Suffering
Torrential rain in Mozambique has already caused extensive flooding, forcing
thousands of people from their homes and destroying valuable crops. The harvest
was due in April and May. There have been heavy rains since January, causing
rivers such as the Zambezi to burst their banks. Despite being well prepared for
floods supplies are beginning to run out and the floods are making it difficult
for agencies to reach those in need. To make a bad situation worse, Cyclone
Favio ripped through central Mozambique at the end of February. Give thanks that
the preparedness of the Mozambican authorities has saved many lives. Pray: 1.
that relief efforts will be effective. 2. for wisdom for local authorities and
aid agencies about how to handle the long-term effects of the floods on
agriculture and avert a major food shortage. 3. for good healthcare to reduce
the risk from epidemics of diarrhea, cholera and other waterborne diseases.
Madagascar has already been hit by six storms this hurricane season. The latest
is estimated to have devastated some 80 per cent of the island's vanilla
harvest. This is the country's main export. The rice crop has also been
affected. Almost 200,000 people were in need of food aid even before Indlala
struck. In the arid south of Madagascar some half a million people are being
affected by drought. Strong winds created by the cyclone are preventing aid from
being flown into Madagascar. Please pray that aid will get through as soon as
possible to those who need it most. Intercede for victims of these natural
disasters for peace and patience to see this through. Implore for those working
to bring relief efforts for strength and wisdom. Pray too that the bridge into
Mandritsara will be repaired so that aid can reach the town.
Streets and Society
The republic government of Cote d'Ivoire has recently been focused on easing the
tension among the current President, Gbagbo, and his opposition group that have
secured themselves in the northern regions. Several French and West African
troops have been stationed in the northern area to maintain peace and to assist
in rehabilitating the land. The major industries that drive the economy in Cote
d'Ivoire are agriculture, ship construction, and truck assembly and repair, to
name a few. Cote d'Ivoire needs prayers in the area of protection and stability.
Pray that the country would be protected from the rebel groups that have taken
siege over the north and that the current government could restore the country
to where it needs to be. Pray for the stability of the economy as weather can
have a major impact on the overall production of coffee, cocoa beans and palm
oil, all very important staples to Cote d'Ivoire's economy. Please pray for
protection, revelation and provision over the Christian community as well as the
Muslim and Indigenous communities.
Christians in southeast Ethiopia face increased violence and tension as Muslims
recently beat an Christian to death. Tedase, an Ethiopian evangelist was beaten
and killed by Muslims as he and two young women were taking part in street
witnessing. While the women escaped, witnesses say Muslims chased the man,
caught up with him, pulled him into a mosque, and attacked him. Evangelical
church leaders say if police ignore his death, it will empower radical Muslims
and encourage them to attack Christians without fear of retribution. Pray for
the Muslims that attacked this man. Pray that authorities would seek justice for
the evangelicals so that these crimes are not repeated. Pray for God to visit
the Muslims powerfully, revealing Himself graciously to those not seeking him.
(Isaiah 65:1)
Ministry Needs
Mary Dugas, pastor's wife and Missouri District Ladies Ministries President, has
an inoperable brain tumor.
Sharon Chance, pastor's wife, has stage-four cancer.
Mark, a minister, has Hodgkin’s disease.
Mona Miller has been hospitalized with cancer.
Norma, a pastor’s wife, has multiple sclerosis.
Sri, a pastor’s wife, has malaria.
Quote of the Week
"Pray often; for prayer is a shield to the soul, a sacrifice to God, and a
scourge for Satan”
2007 Coming Events
National Day of Prayer – May 3
Global Day of Prayer – May 27
Pentecost Sunday – May 27
World Day of Prayer for Children at Risk – June 3
Week of February 13,
2007
Urgent
* Joseph has three weeks to live.
* Pat, Angie, Norm, Robert and Virgie are in critical condition.
* Ethan is two months old and has Leukemia. The next 72 hours are crucial.
* Rick has been given two weeks to live.
Praise Reports
* Michael was on the prayer list for spiritual restoration. He has been
refilled with the Holy Ghost.
* Wanda battled cancer for a long time but is now well. She is thanking God.
Ministry
* Cory, a pastor, wants prayer that a building will be found for their church.
* Ivan, a minister, wants prayer for his wife who was has cancer.
* Lynn’s father, a pastor, went into cardiac arrest and is not responding.
* Pastor James Randall passed away. Please pray for the family.
* Pastor Kevin Leaman’s nerve in his leg was cut during surgery and he may lose
use of the leg.
* Pastor Ron Hanney had both knees replaced.
* Rev. Denver Lee Stanford Jr. is in intensive care in Dallas with double
pneumonia.
* Rodney, a pastor’s son, needs a healing for his heart and liver.
* Ruby, a pastor’s daughter, is having back surgery.
Healing
* Alvin had complications during surgery.
* Amanda, twelve-years-old, is bipolar.
* Annie had a stroke.
* Art is having mini stokes.
* Bill and Charles have emphysema.
* Billie’s hand needs surgery.
* Billy has adult respiratory distress syndrome and is in critical condition.
* Brad had a cerebral hemorrhage.
* Brenda needs surgery to remove cysts.
* Caitlyn is having surgery due to lead poisoning.
* Charles was injured in an accident.
* Clint was kicked by a horse.
* Diane broke her foot in December and it is not healing properly.
* Doris suffered a brain aneurysm and is not doing well.
* Doyle has crippling arthritis.
* Dwayne and Kenny had heart attacks.
* Edward is having a serious foot surgery.
* Elena, a baby, had a serious allergic reaction.
* Eleanor has a blood infection that has shut her kidneys down.
* Eva has a heart problem.
* Henry and Sandra have congestive heart failure.
* Jackie is in serious condition after a car accident.
* Janice is six months pregnant and will be undergoing chemo after they take her
baby.
* Jimmie had a stroke and has a blood clot on his brain.
* Joyce had knee replacement surgery and it has an infection.
* Joyce has bronchitis.
* Judy has low blood pressure.
* Kenna has a serious condition that requires surgery.
* Kimble has received severe burns.
* Larry has liver disease and kidney failure.
* Lee has multiple physical problems.
* Lena has serious back pain.
* Linda has a severe sinus infection.
* Lynn has congestive heart failure.
* Madison has blisters inside her throat causing breathing problems.
* Margie has blood clots in her legs.
* Micah was born with a serious heart defect and is undergoing surgery to
correct it.
* Mohan is confined to a wheel chair due to a severe medical issue
* Naomi has been hospitalized with pulmonary disease.
* Naomi’s brother has blood clots in both lungs
* Rhonda has kidney stones.
* Rob, Dennis, Alvin, Shaun, Vandy, John, Carlos, Arnetta and Tyler need
healing.
* Sandra has diabetes and is critical.
* Sandra needs healing for her wrist.
* Sarah’s unborn baby is having health complications.
* Susan, Leslie, Brad and Betsy had surgery. Pray for their recovery.
* Tim, Michelle and Kim are having medical tests.
* Vern has a bleeding ulcer.
* Wendal, Jane and Catherine were in serious car accidents.
* William has had a heart attack and a stroke.
* Ziggy has a tumor over his eye.
Cancer
* Alan, Alana, Betty, Bart, Bev, Cameron, Cindy, Dalton, Eva, David, Faye,
Gerald, Jane, Judy, Kenneth, Landon, Martha, Michael, Mildred, Randy, Reba,
Wesley all have cancer.
* Janet and Sherrie have leukemia.
* Cliff is being tested for cancer.
Spiritual
* Craig and Randy are suicidal.
* Ralph needs an increase in faith.
* Juanita, her children and her mother need protection.
* Imon’s daughters and Jon need spiritual restoration.
* Leonard, Roshan, Michell, Alexander, Peter and Tammy need guidance.
* Will requests prayer for his church.
* Zachary and Ben need protection in Iraq.
* Brian, Renee and Wendy need peace.
* Natalie is in the last stages of heart disease.
* Thomas, who is incarcerated, needs protection and strength.
Salvation
* Aaron, Alan, Alexander, Alfonso, Avis, Barbara, Bart, Bob, Carol, Cathy,
Christensen, Daniel, David, Jeremy, Doris, Eleanor, James, James’ daughters,
Jimmy, John, Jonny, Joseph, Kathleen, Christine, Lawana, Lincoln, Marie's
family, Paul, Randy, Reesa, Roberto, Sandra, Sheila, Sue and Tim all need
salvation.
Deliverance
* Angie, Andre, Jackie, Crystal, Tim, Dale and Doris have a drug addiction.
* Carl needs deliverance from drugs and suicidal tendencies.
* Dina’s son needs deliverance from oppression.
* Marty needs deliverance from nicotine.
* David needs freedom from panic disorder.
Restoration
* Earl and Barbara, Patrick and Nancy, and Brian and his wife need restoration
in their marriage.
* Randall is away on active duty and it is causing a financial hardship on his
family.
Families
* Dale has left his family due to drugs. Please pray for his wife and kids.
* Chris and his family need restoration.
* Benny, Raja, Rob, Esther and Derrick have family situations.
* Jenna and Monica are missing. Please pray for their safe return.
* Harold and Karen lost their son in a car accident. Please pray for their
comfort.
* Jason leaves for military training and his family is asking for protection for
him.
* Louise and Bill’s daughter passed away.
Legal/Financial * Imon’s husband and Cleo need jobs.
* Mackie, Larry, Lori, Robert, Donny’s, Amanda, Gail, Judy, Lisa's husband,
Karen’s family and Jane’s family need financial blessings.
* Nelda, David and Mike have legal situations.
* Erik needs to turn himself over to the authorities for allegations in a
serious crime.
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