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.