KATHY is giving God praise for her 45th anniversary yesterday. She is very thankful for every day they've had and her family too.
CAROL's sister is here visiting and they are having a wonderful time. We may even get to meet her!
JUDY had a wonderful time at her granddaughters graduation from Air Force basic training and is very proud of her girls.
JUDI was trying to order some books for her girls on the real meaning of Christmas. There was a snag and she tried to call them and get them ordered and they had already sent them to her!
JUDI started her new course in correctional ministries today - "The Dynamics of Working with Offenders." It will continue to help her to understand the girls she works with. It is very intense but she's happy to be learning it
JUDI reports that their housing project for FREE (Faith ReEntry Enterprises) has had continued interest from more churches. The Lord is throwing the doors wide open! This project will provide housing for many men and several women returning to society from jails and prison. Several new churches are interested and lots of meetings are being scheduled. Please thank God and pray for all the decisions for this ministry.
ANNA's friend who had fallen and broken her kneecap is finally home after 14 days of rehab. She is still in a wheelchair so continue to pray for her but she's so happy to be home.
LUCILLE's Erin is doing very well!
JUDY had a productive conversation with her grandson. He says his faith is strong but he just has lots of questions. Still praying for a gift of discernment for him.
REQUESTS
CAROL H asks us to pray for her wisdom and discernment and she decides about helping one of her mentorees financially.
CAROL B reminds us to pray for the people of Haiti, Cuba and Jamaica which are threatened by this current hurricane, as well as all other countries in the path of the outer bands.
ANNA's niece and nephew, Andrea and Billy, have lost their mom to cancer. Please pray for them .
JANE had asked us to pray for the Buchanan family who lost their home to fire. Please keep them in prayer.
LORRAINE's grandson still needs prayer.
There are lots of illnesses around right now. Please pray for healing for Lorraine, Jane and Judy.
Judi asks us to remember the following in our prayers each day;
- Jo as she continues to prepare for her trip to Africa with The Jesus Film
- The 'Esther House' and the 'Hope House'
- All incarcerated people, that they may be able to turn their lives around
- the countries of starving people, those without clean water and medical are and especially the children who are left orphans due to disease and war
- the persecuted church (we need to keep the documentary "Insanity of God" so close in our minds and pray for those in other countries who are being brutalized for their Christian faith.
- And Pastor Keith's family through their loss and this season of grief.