Sunday, May 10, 2009

Sunday May 10th 2009

Prayer requests:

Pray for the homeless around Davette’s house. Pray that they will be allowed to stay in the abandoned trailers and that God will open spaces in the city shelters for them.

Pray for Drew’s friend (Peter Dunkin) who is homeless and recovering from alcoholism.

Pray for Jimmy – Davette’s friend – who came to our church for the first time this Sunday. May God guide his steps and give him the desire to continue to come to church to develop a relationship with Christ.

Pray for our Rio mission team. Pray for the team’s protection and for open hearts to receive the gift of salvation offered through our team.

Pray for little Thomas who needs a heart donor. May God provide a donor for Thomas and restore his health.

Announcements:

Hospitality is coming up on May 31st. Please mark that down in your calendars and plan to serve if you will be in town taht Sunday. I will have a sign up sheet next Sunday.

God did mighty things in our Nicaragua mission trip. 178 people accepted Christ as Savior. Praise God for that!

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Sunday March 15th 2009

Prayer requests:

Pray for Shari as she is going this week for testing to confirm that God has freed her body from cancer.

Pray for Davette and her marriage. Pray for Davette’s husband so he can find salvation and peace in Christ Jesus. May God grant him the desire to know Christ and plant the seed of salvation in his heart.

Pray for Elliot Darkatsh and God’s will for him to go to Rio. If it is God’s plan for him to go may it be confirmed by the cancellation of his meetings in Orlando at the same week we will be in Brazil.

Pray for our mission trips. Nicaragua is coming up in April and Rio in June. We will start intentional prayer for our trip to Rio every Monday. Pray for protection, pray for hearts that will be willing to accept the Word, pray for the Holy Spirit to be with our group and unify us in Him. Please pray for our group.

Announcements:

Next Sunday is Hospitality. If you are going to be in town and have not signed up yet to serve please do so. If you can, please bring one gallon of either orange or apple juice. We will be serving with Jeff and Diane Engelhardt’s Life Group. Diane will be posting at the kitchen door the list with the duties and time for everyone that has signed up to serve. In that way we can know the names of the people in their group that will be serving with us and vice versa.

March 29th from 1:00 t 3:00pm it is Daniel’s fun day again. Please mark that down in your calendar. If you can make a financial contribution to it please look for either me or Ali Long next Sunday, we will be collecting donations to help pay for lunch. Please mark that down in your calendars and considering serving there too.

Sunday, March 8, 2009

Sunday march 8th 2009

Prayer requests:

Pray for Davette and her mission trip to Africa. May God open doors for her and her husband, as they build homes in Tanzania, to share the gospel and the good news of salvation.

Pray for Davette’s friend Rich who is going through a divorce and has not seen his daughters in quite a while.

Pray for our mission team going to Rio and all the mission trips at Chets this year. Pray for protection and safety and for open hearts to accept the gospel.

Announcements:

March 15th is blood drive Sunday. If you can give blood and have not signed up yet please consider doing so.

March 22nd is hospitality Sunday. Please mark your calendars. Next Sunday I will pass a signup sheet.

Sunday, March 1, 2009

Sunday March 1st, 2009

Prayer requests:

Pray for Eliot and Jill’s children as they are struggling to sleep. Pray that God will comfort their children and provide them with a sound and peaceful sleep.

Pray for Jim Lerche as he tries to quit smoking.

Pray for Davette’s daughter, Regina, may God help her find a way and a reason to come back to Chets.

Pray for all the teachers and staff at Mandarin Christian School as they are going through a time of affliction and tribulation with death of loved ones and disease among their families.

Pray for Becky so she finds rest at her home once her mother-in-law has returned home.

Pray for Vicky and me as we try to seek God’s wisdom in giving discipline to Daniel. May God open Daniel’s heart and give him a desire to be obedient and respectful to his teachers as well as to do well in his classes.

Praise:

Praise God for Becky has stopped smoking. Praise God for giving her the will and desire to do it.

Announcements:

Blood drive: Ali needs help with manning the booth at the church atrium next Sunday between the second and the third service and after the third service. Please contact Ali if you would be able to serve that way. Ali needs to leave church early to go to work.

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Sunday February 22nd, 2009

Prayer Requests:

Pray for Becky ‘s relatives (Shari’s friends) who do not know Christ. May God use Becky’s life and death as a testimony to her family and may God bring them comfort and love on such a difficult time.

Pray for Rich (Davette’s friend) who visited us last week. Rich is going through a divorce and has lost his house. May God give him wisdom and comfort him through this difficult time.

Pray for Stacy and Carlos’ baby and for a good pregnancy for Stacy.

Pray for our mission trip to Rio and the visit pastor Daniel will be making to Chets on March 9th. May God bring to this meeting the right people for the mission and give us enough medical workers with a heart to serve in Rio.

Praise:

Elliot and Jill were able to establish contact with Anthony – their foster child from Daniel’s Home. Praise God for allowing Anthony to re-establish contact with Elliot and Jill.

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Prayer requests:

Continue to pray for Shari’s friend Becky and Becky’s relatives. Some of them are not Christians. May God use Shari to bring witness and comfort to them in this difficult time.

Pray for the health of our families. Many of us are battling with the flu. May God restore our health so we can continue to fellowship together.

Pray so God will continue to use each one of us in our daily lives to witness for Him, not just by what we say but by who we are, and the things we do, for our neighbors, in love.

Announcements:

Thank you for all of you that participated today on Daniel’s fun day and supported it financially. We had a great time and lots of fun with the kids.

Sunday, February 8, 2009

Sunday February 8th 2009

Prayer Requests:

Continue to pray for Shari’s friend (Becky) who is battling cancer and she is not a believer.

Pray for Jeff’s and Monica Dowd ‘s daughter Ivy Grace who has fallen and hit her head causing a concoction. Pray for healing and peace of mind for Jeff and Monica.

Pray for healing for Glenn Reese and Mrs. Louis both with back pain hernia problems.

Pray for Jeff and Kim Dal Porto as they raise a family of 6 children. Pray for wisdom and discernment; pray for patience and love as they instruct and minister to their children.

Praise:

Praise God for helping Davette’s husband find work in such difficult time.

Announcements:

On February 15th we will have another Daniel fun day. Please mark that down in your calendars and plan to attend if you will be in town (1:00 to 3:00 pm).

Sunday, February 1, 2009

Prayer Requests:

Pray for Shari’s friend (Becky) who is battling cancer and she is not a believer. May God heal her through our prayer in a supernatural way and the healing becomes a testimony to Becky of His power and His promises.

Pray for all the people in America who are losing their jobs and the means to provide for their families.

Pray for our government officials so that they will have the wisdom to navigate us through this difficult time.

Pray for our life group. May God keep us united and in communion with His spirit.

Praise:

Praise God for responding to our prayers of keeping Tim Nelson and Shannon in Jacksonville, Tim was going to be assigned to either Iraq or another station in the US. God has kept him and Shannon in Jacksonville.

Announcements:

On February 15th we will have another Daniel fun day. Please mark that down in your calendars.

Sunday, January 18, 2009

Sunday January 18th, 2009

Prayer requests:

Pray for Becky’s health and for her family. Pray for courage and faith as they face the challenges that God has placed in their path. May God continue to guide Becky and Jim’s life and may His grace and love be upon them.

Pray for Scott and the Honduras mission group as they prepare for their trip next Sunday. Pray for their safety in Honduras and for their families at home. May the Spirit of God be upon them to guide their decisions and to inspire them to bring the message of salvation to those God place in their path.

Pray for the new bible study group that is starting at Daniel’s home. Pray for the kids that will be attending so God will open their heart to salvation and enable them to grow in a personal relationship with Christ. Pray for discernment for the leaders that will be ministering the Word.

Praise:

Praise God for another session of bible study at Daniel’s Home and the leaders he has raised among us to teach and lead these kids to Christ.

Announcements:

Next Sunday January 25th we will do hospitality with Jeff Engelhardt’s life group. If you are going to be attending church please make an effort participate and help. I will be sending everybody an e-mail with a signup sheet. Remember to bring one gallon of either apple or orange juice.

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Sunday January 11th 2009

We are back! Hope you all had a peaceful Christmas and a great New Year’s celebration. May God pour His spirit on us in 2009 and help us grow as Christians serving together in His Kingdom.

"Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers." Luke 22:31-32 NIV.
May we all know that Christ is praying for us. Let’s strengthen each other this year!

Prayer Requests:

Please pray for Jerry and Penny Pullen. Jerry lost his brother last October and over the first of the year lost his mother too. May God embrace Jerry and his family with His love, and give them peace, understanding and comfort over these tragic losses.

Pray for Deborah as she prepares to return to Brazil and decides over her wedding with her fiancé Wesley. May God give Deborah peace and discernment over her decision.

Pray for a unified Life Group around the Spirit of God in 2009. May our Spirit be in communion with the Spirit of God in 2009 so we grow in love and wisdom this year.

Announcements:

Hospitality is coming up on Sunday January 25th. I will be passing a signup sheet next week. If you are going to be in town please consider serving and helping out. We will be hosting with Jeff Engelhardt’s Life Group.

Daniel’s Home Fun Day is coming up on February 15th. Please maker that down in your calendars too.

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Prayer requests:

Pray for Vicky as she mourns the loss of her mother Emma. Pray for hope, understanding and faith in God’s mercy.

Pray for Davette’s friend Danielle as she tries to settle her life in a new job. Pray for an open heart to God’s word as God uses Davette as His vessel to bring salvation to Danielle.

Pray for Fernando’s trip to Brazil during Thanksgiving. Pray for protection and opportunity to testify about Christ during the trip.

Praise:

Praise God for giving Carlos and Stacy the means and the opportunity to purchase a new home.

Announcements:

November 30th hospitality with John Timple’s L.G. We will be passing a signup sheet next Sunday again. If you are going to be in town please consider helping.

Last week we announced we would be having a gathering at the Lacerda’s house on December 7th but instead we will have Daniel’s fun day on December 7th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. The gathering at the Lacerda’s house will be rescheduled to December 14th.

We have changed our LG end of year gathering and prayer time to December 14th from 2 to 4 pm (Address: 11870 Lake Fern Dr, Jax, Fl, 32258). I will be serving some hot food and we will be sharing some salad and desert plates. If you can come with your family (bring the kids) please send me an e-mail so I can start a head count. Please mark it on your calendar and we will go over details on December 7th .

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Sunday November 9, 2008

Prayer Requests:

Pray for my mother-in-law, Emma, as she fights for her life in the hospital. May the will of God be done in Emma’s life. Pray for peace, strength and understanding, for Vicky, her brothers and sisters.

Continue to pray for Davette’s friend, Danielle, so she may find a new job and God continue to use Davette to bring salvation to her life.

Pray for Shari and Tom’s grandchildren, Austin and Jordan. Austin is struggling with some learning disability and Jordan with anxiety attacks. May God protect these children and give wisdom to their parents on how to guide them.

Continue to Pray for Shannon and Tim for God to create a way for them to stay in Jacksonville.

Pray for Chris Gretz (life group leader at Chets) and a group of Christian men heading to India on a mission trip this Friday. Pray for their protection and for an open heart of those they reach to receive the Word of God.

Continue to pray for Carlos and Stacy's baby, and for Stacy’s pregnancy symptoms.

Announcements:

November 30th hospitality with John Timple’s L.G.

We are planning on December 7th from 2 to 4 pm a year end L.G. gathering and prayer time at my house (Address: 11870 Lake Fern Dr, Jax, Fl, 32258). I will be serving some hot food and we will be sharing some salad and desert plates. If you can come with your family please send me an e-mail so I can start a head count. We can discuss it a little more next Sunday.

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Sunday November 2nd 2008

Prayer requests:

Continue to pray for Stacy, Carlos and their baby. Pray so that Stacy will not feel as sick and that the Spirit of God will give her great disposition and strength.

Pray for Shannon and Tim as Tim is going to be reassigned to another base or even overseas (possibly Iraq). Their desire is to stay in Jacksonville, so may God work to grant them the desire of their hearts.

Pray for our country as we vote in this election. May God give us the wisdom to vote with our hearts and values and not just our finances.

Announcements:

Hospitality for our LG is November 30th. Please mark that down in your calendars and if you will be in town please plan to help. We will be serving with John and Elizabeth Timple’s L.G.

Sunday, October 26, 2008

Sunday October 26th 2008

Prayer Requests:

Pray for Kim and Jeff Dal Porto as Jeff’s son Mathew move in with them. Pray that God will work in their heart so there is harmony, peace and wisdom in their decisions about Mathew and may the Spirit of God be in their home to guide and protect them.

Pray for Jill Darkatsh parents’ home church in Indiana so God will provide resources to enable their church to continue its ministries.

Pray for protection for Fernando and his children on their next trip to Brazil.
Continue to pray for Stacy and Carlos and for their unborn baby. Pray for a good pregnancy and for a healthy child. Pray for Stacy parents so they may continue to seek God and the truth about Christ.

Pray for our church and our country as we go through the challenges God is putting in front of us. May we see these challenges as an opportunity to grow closer to Him.

Announcements:

We are collecting funds for the next Daniel’s fun day. Please give your donation to either myself or Ali Long.

Sunday, October 12, 2008

Sunday October 12, 2008

Praises:

Eli and Jill’s daughter Macy has recovered really well and will be returning to school tomorrow. Praise God for answering our prayers.

Ali also told us that Bella is doing much better. Praise God!

Prayer Requests:

We pray for Stacey’s pregnancy and for her baby. May God give her a good pregnancy and may Carlos and Stacey experience God’s presence and guidance as they get prepared to become parents.

We pray for our country and the world leaders so they can have wisdom and discernment on their decisions through this economic crisis.

Keep praying for Ali, Kevin and their kids as they grow in their walk with Christ. May God bless and protect them.

We ask that God keep giving Madeline the strength and the will to quit the habit of smoking.

We pray that God will continue to give Davette the strength and the courage to bring the gospel to her neighbors and friends. May God bless Davette and give her wisdom and discernment in His word as she continue to grow in her walk with Christ. We ask for protection for her family, her business and her home. We pray for Davettes’s friend, Bill, who passed away yesterday. May God’s mercy and grace be upon him.

Announcements:

Next week I will be passing around an envelope for those that are willing to and can donate money for Daniel’s home ministry. We had a great day today and several kids were thankful to us and to God for our presence and support there. Praise God for the women and men in our life group that have given so much of their time to these kids.

"His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!' Matthew 25:23 NIV

Sunday, October 5, 2008

Sundat October 5th 2008

Praises:

Praise God for responding to our prayers for the pregnancy of Stacy. Stacy mother, Madeline, had asked we prayed so God would give her a grandchild as Carlos and Stacy were trying to have a baby.

Prayer Request:

Pray for our capital campaign success and may God use it to unite us as family and to grow our faith in Him.

Unspoken prayer for all the families we have been contacting via telephone to bring awareness to our campaign. Pray for God’s blessings and protection upon them and our church during this difficult economic time.

Continue to pray for Davette’s friend Daniele, so God will rescue her from alcohol and drugs.

Announcements:

Nest Sunday it is Daniel’s fun day. We will be meeting from 1 pm to 3 pm. Lunch will be provided. No child care provided. Please make plans to attend and help us with this ministry God has given our Life Group.

Sunday, September 28, 2008

Sunday September 28th 2008

Praises:

Praise God for finding Carlos a new job and for giving him and Stacey renewed strength and increased faith on His power.

Praise God for strengthen Elliot and Jill’s marriage, for helping them grow together in love for each other and in love for our Father. May God continue to bless their lives, marriage and family, and continue to give them opportunity to experience Him in their marriage.

Prayer requests:

Continue to pray for Kevin and Ali and for their family, particularly Bella their daughter. May God keep the enemy away from their lives and continue to give them protection, understanding and peace. May the angels of our Almighty Father surround Bella in a shield of love and protection.

Pray for Stacey as she goes for a job interview this week. May God guide her, her words and actions, and let His will be done in her life and the life of Carlos.

Pray for our church capital campaign, our pastor and our life group. May God give all of us guidance and discernment in our decisions so that God’s will prevail in our life.

Announcements:

Sunday October 12th is Daniel’s fun day. Please make a note of it and plan to participate.

Sunday, September 7, 2008

Sunday September 7th.

Announcements:

Next Sunday September 14th blood drive. There is still a couple of spots available for sign up. Encourage a friend to give blood.

September 21st Hospitality Sunday. Please sign up next Sunday during LG and remember to bring a gallon of either apple or orange juice.

Praise:

Davette’s friend Danielle has allowed Davette to pray for her. Please keep Danielle in your prayers as well as Davette so God will give Davette wisdom and direction on what to say to Danielle.

Prayer request:

Pray for my missionary trip to Brazil starting this Thursday. Pray for wisdom, discernment and anointing for me in translating the messages that will be given by pastors and guest speakers to believers and non-believers in Rio this coming weekend.

Pray that our LG will feel God’s love, mercy and grace as we continue to serve the ministries He has put in our path. May God continue to give us a heart willing to serve.

Sunday, August 31, 2008

Sunday August 31st, 2008

Prayer requests:

Pray for Davette’s friend Danielle so she may break away from alcohol and drug abuse. May God give Davette the opportunity and the wisdom to witness to her.

Pray for Elliot’s friend Steve who is going through a colon surgery in Chicago. Pray for healing and understanding.

Pray for all those that may be affected by the Hurricane Gustav. May God diminish the strength and power of this hurricane so the end result will be much needed rain in some of the southern USA states.

Pray and ask God to bring more volunteers and helpers for the bible study at Daniel’s home so more children are touched by God‘s word through us.

Pray for Tracy’s brother-in-law Tim as he restarts his life in Colorado with his children. May God strengthen Tim and his children and embrace them with His love.

Praises:

I (Fernando) would like to give God praise and glory for the changes HE has made in my life and the life of my family in the last couple of years. May God be glorified by the changes He has made in my life.

Announcements:

1.) We are scheduled for North side dinner donation on Friday September 26th. Ali needs 3-4 volunteers to make a chicken casserole of their choice and have it to the church by 3:45 on that Friday. Ali has taken the leadership of this ministry up to this point but she needs help. If no one else volunteers to help this will be our last meal offered at the City Rescue Mission. Please consider helping.

2.) We are also scheduled for the blood drive Sunday Sept. 14th. Our Lifegroup sponsors it. The blood mobile will be on campus from 8:30 am -1:00 pm. Ali will need on next Sunday volunteers to help her with getting folks signed up. Some work was done today but more work needs to be done next Sunday. Please contact Ali to volunteer to help in any of these two events. along5872@aol.com

Monday, August 25, 2008

Prayer Requests - August 24th

Prayer Requests ~
- safe and successful start (again!) to the new school year
- God's protection and healing for Shari's sister, Michelle, as she undergoes back surgery
- Davette asks for God's help in controlling what she says