Hey everyone,
Prayer Request:
Prayer for all of the different situations that Tracy and our district team leaders (Lynn Parker, Barb Patton, Stephanie Foley and Susan Chapman) are dealing with concerning the starting of all of the ASGNC’s this fall.
Praise and Prayer Update:
PW-Terry freeman
The friend I requested prayer for this summer with the rapid heartbeat went for a follow up visit and has been completely cleared by the doctor.
The procedure to clear a blockage for another friend on October 1 was successful, so he did not have to undergo surgery. His wife’s surgery for cancer will be on October 7.
Praise:
Thankful for the eleven volunteers who were present for the Quick Start on Saturday the 25th of September.
Pray for the successful launch of the following ASGNC’s:
Virtual Clubs (Waiting on some confirmations):
Greenbrier Intermediate Indian lakes
Rena B. Wright Luxford
Granby Providence
Suburban Pembroke
Norview Thoroughgood
Lakeview Shelton Park
Douglass Park Point O’View
Woodstock
The following clubs are looking to go in-person, so waiting for confirmation from church or school (location of club).
In-Person ASGNC:
Centerville
Norfolk Highlands
Continued Prayer:
Pray for a pilot program JYC (Jesus and You connection) that will start after the summer.
Pray for a revival throughout our nation.
Pray daily for opportunities to witness.
Continued prayers for those still left in Afghanistan.
Prayers for those dealing with our Southern Border.
Prayers for the possible ASGNC’s on the Eastern Shore.
Prayers for the potential of two ASGNC’s in person.
Ongoing Personal Prayer Requests:
Ammie Kinsey-Team Leader Doing well, continued prayer for healing while battling cancer.
Pray for the son-in-law of one of the volunteers who was waiting (Still waiting as of 5-12-21) on a visa to China. He and his wife received their visas but not their children. They are all here in the states seeking clear direction from God.
Pray for Alyssa (Robin Berns daughter ), a doctor in New York helping COVID-19 patients.
James Green, released by the doctor (Pray for a complete recovery, 8-11-21).
Prayer that Stephen Tyndall’s cancer will continue to shrink.
Tracy’s gums to heal and gum graft to be successful (One year for healing).
Al Grills as he continues chemo and radiation therapy.
Pray for Truman and Marilyn Close as Truman (On our Tidewater CEF committee) has Parkinson’s.
STANDING PRAYER REQUESTS:
Tidewater CEF Committee:
A permanent part time helper with flexible hours to assist Tracy Williams.
Prayer for Tracy as she is preparing for the fall ASGNC’s.
Someone to take over the treasurer position.
New committee members.
District Team Leaders Prayer Requests:
Susan Chapman:
- Pray for new sponsors to support new clubs.
- Pray for new schools to be open to having Good News Clubs in their schools this upcoming school year.
- Prayers for keeping the children and their families safe over the summer.
- Pray for more volunteers to help in the GNC.
- Pray for the school administrations and school boards as they make decisions concerning the upcoming school year.
Stephanie Foley:
- Power of the Holy Spirit (Zech. 4:6).
- Three more volunteers from Discover church for Hickory.
- Principal of Cooke Elementary to say yes to ASGNC.
- More unchurched kids to go to sponsoring churches.
- Trinity church oceanfront to sponsor Cooke Elementary.
- Pray for three to five new volunteers for Hermitage Elementary.
Lynn Parker:
- Pray that parents of elementary age students will register children for 2021-2022 school year.
- Pray that all volunteers will return; schools will open safely; and all volunteers have been vaccinated.
- POC for EEBC is no longer at church. Pray for another POC who is excited about starting a GNC.
- Pray that Metropolitan Baptist Church will sponsor an ASGNC in the local area.
Barb Patton:
- Pray for safety in travels throughout the month.
- Prayers that the new principal at Suburban Park Elementary School will be receptive to an onsite GNC in the fall.
- Pray for the churches and schools that are targeted for expansion (new clubs): Ocean Air Elementary, Sherwood Forest and Crossroads Elementary Schools
To the Zoom Club prayer warriors: Summer is over and we are about to start the new ASGNC’s. Once the clubs have started let me know if you are continuing as the clubs prayer coordinators and what prayers that are already listed that you would like continued.
In this grouping I have listed the Prayer warriors for this past year ZGNC’s and some of the prayers and praises from the last listing. Please review and make any changes, additions and anything that I may have left out.
Greenbrier ASGNC
PW-Terry Freeman:
Continue to pray for the family of a volunteer who are still in the States awaiting visas for the children so that they can return to China. They are still awaiting direction from God.
Continue to pray for two friends with health issues. The husband has a heart catherization scheduled in October to alleviate a blockage. If it is not successful, he will have surgery. His wife is also facing surgery after a cancer diagnosis.
New request:
Please pray for a volunteer who has been experiencing double vision. Pray that she will be able to get an appointment with the eye specialist soon and that they will have the wisdom needed to resolve the problem.
Bolden:
Pray for the Lord to send forth more laborers to “Go and make disciples of all nations.
Pray for unsaved family members and those with serious health issues.
Pray for the spiritual growth of students over the summer months.
Joy Williams:
Pray for new opportunities for the new school year, either continued zoom meetings or in person clubs at the schools.
Thank God for a wonderful year.
Thankful for the ability to have a zoom club this year and to be able to present the gospel to the children and seeing their faces each week.
Don Rattz:
Ky-Mani Walker is considering participating in JYOU. Pray that God will open doors for JYOU.
Dawn Gathner:
Pray for children to call on the name of the Lord and be saved.
Pray for those believers to hunger and thirst to know Him more.
Johnny Harrell:
Thank you God for each day.
Pray for people with disabilities and illness.
Pray for parents having to juggle working from home.
Cheryl Schellenberger:
Pray for children who are being bullied and for their parents who are dealing with this issue.
Pray that Corporate Landing Elementary School will permit GNC to continue in the fall.
Pray for an urgent need for new volunteers and especially volunteers who can interpret for our deaf children.
Vicki Chitty:
Prayer for other countries like Brazil and India struggling with COVID-19.
Prayers that we get back into schools this fall.
Praise for the children that accepted Jesus into their lives this year.
Susan Chapman:
All the prayers that the children lifted up during this past year.
Diane Bowser:
Pray for all of the children’s concerns about their families.
Denise Jones:
Pray that we would see a large return of children from this past year into the fall GNC’s and that they would invite their friends.
Don Thompson:
Pray for families dealing with COVID-19.
General Prayers and Praises:
Pray that the Delta Covid Variant will not deter in person ASGNC’s.
Pray that the delta variant virus will pass quickly.
Pray that the school administrators would be willing to allow us in their schools or at least help advertise GNC’s
Pray for those dealing with the lingering side effects of the COVID-19 vaccines.
General Praises:
That the current cycle of Covid-19 cases in Virginia appears to be slowing at this time.
Churches being able to open up in Virginia.
Our economies improving.
God working in our lives during these difficult times.
“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For the Lord upholds him with His hand.(Psalm 37:23&24)
Do you have a daily walk with the Lord? Do you start your day with prayer/communication with the God we serve?
We all need a special alone time with the Lord each and every day. Circumstances of life will dictate when.
Yours in Christ,
Carl
