Prayer & PRAise

THANKS FOR PRAYING FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY:
 
  • Federal election ballots have been cast and counted, Prime Minister Mark Carney was awarded a minority government.  We have prayed and so we will trust our sovereign God to help those appointed to serve for the good of our country.  And so let us continue to pray for those entrusted to lead our national interests, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Saviour, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. (2 Tim.2:2-4).  God keep our land!

  • Andrew Nicholls requests prayer for his uncle Terry, in ICU at GNCH in "septic shock," being cared for.  Andrew requests prayer for healing, and that he might give his life fully to Christ.

  • Wency Coronal has been attending our services lately; and requests prayer as he undergoes a second angiogram tomorrow (Apr.30th).

  • Pray for the 22 couples participating in our Art of Marriage Seminar on three Sunday evenings, May 4, 18 and 25, trusting that the "Artist" who Authored marriage will work in each couple's marriage to draw us closer to His Design, and bring growth and blessing.

  • Please pray for God's wisdom, strength and joy for each of:
    • Our Elders: Jim Stuart, Phil Osborne, Jeff Korody, Don Stauffer,  Norm Hill, along with Pastor Martin, Pastor Bruce, and Pastor Terry. 
    • Our Directors: Lawrence McGinn, Trevor Hartwick, along with Elders Jim, Phil, Jeff, Norm, and Don.
    • Our Deacons: Mark Ridgway, Ian LeSurf, Hilary Daley, Irene Osborne, Anthony Maracle, Mark Daley, Patty LeSurf, Elaine Korody

  • Pray that as people in our community see the "GOD LOVES YOU" signs around the city this one more week, that they will be drawn to consider Him in a fresh way and be drawn to Jesus!

  • Pray for Marcio & Damaris Garcia from Brazil who will return from New Brunswick then leave for Portugal for a week before returning to Brazil.

  • Michelle and Nic are happy to be home ! Baby Charlotte will still need upcoming surgeries but was well enough to come home to wait! Thank you for your prayers.  Sarah and Grace Miller

  • Trevor Hartwick asks for prayer concerning a health issue for which surgery is needed, but with a long waiting time. Pray for grace, for a soon surgery, for healing.

  • Tim & Joanne Hayes request prayer as they need to move, and with a variety of health-related expenses are very limited in what they can afford.  Please pray for God's help with subsidized housing or the right accommodations for their need.

  • Pastor Bruce  Miller is continuing recovery at home this month.

  • Susan Gerbes requests prayer for her mom, Ursula, who turned 100 on Good Friday!...for strength and good health in their trip to Berlin to visit with some family and friends, before embarking on a river cruise. 

  • Brian & Valerie Gallant would both appreciate our prayers.  Brian is receiving radiation treatments for prostate cancer; and Valerie is receiving treatment for a painful pinched nerve in her hip.  Pray for God's strength, encouragement, and help in recovery...through medicine or miracle that the goodness of the Lord will be revealed!

  • Margaret Farewell (Handke) has progressing  Alzheimer's dementia, loss of vision (about 90%), and her husband Hank requested prayer for her, as well as for guidance in her care.

  • Pray for the further planning of our Bathroom renovation project, as drawings are prepared and submitted to the city for a building permit.

  • Pray for God's peace for Vi Warden (Cavendish), Elaine Short (Oakwood Park Lodge), Jean Johnston (Bella), Alex Kaye (Chapel Heights), Tom Goode (Linhaven/Henley House), Vera Harnden (Simcoe), Esther Rosa (Meadows), Betty Enns (now at Meadows of Dorchester), Bethene Fretz (Maple Park Lodge), George & Doreen Menard (Elgin), Mary Franco (Queenston Place), Marj Kershaw (Queenston Place), and Bill Howie (Bella) in their care at Senior Homes, and for others who are mostly homebound.

  • Please continue praying for overall church ministry, for ministry leaders, life group leaders, discipleship triads, children and youth ministry teams, outreaches and of course, our regular Sunday morning ministries in worship services and Sunday School..., for our responsiveness to God's Word both personally and in groups studies. Pray that we will be steadfast in standing on the truth, and be life-giving in our witness to those who need Jesus!

  • Cover our regular ministries at Cavendish Manor, Oakwood Lodge, Niagara Long-Term Care (NOTL), Bella Retirement Home, River Road Retirement Home, Willoughby Manor and Valley Park Lodge with prayer!  Pray for God's strength and wisdom as we bring encouragement through song and studies from God's Word to seniors.  Pray also for the Motel Ministries at Continental Inn several times each week.  

  • Pray for our our Missionaries: CLICK HERE for updates: Oscar & Mariles DeOliveira in Brazil; Daniel & Caroline Simon in Brazil;  Lucas & Michele Souza in Brazil (see new update); Brother “D” in Pakistan, Tony & Kornelia Schaapman in Poland; Don & Karen Stauffer, Daystar Native Christian Outreach; Samuel Vasquez in Peru, School Without Walls in Ukraine and Russia; as well as AGC Church Planting (Hamilton, Winnipeg), Galcom, ShareWord Global, Christian Motel Ministry (Continental Inn).



Thanks for praying!  Please include these in your personal, small group, and ministry team prayer times. Also, there is a weekly women's prayer time at the church, Mondays at 1:00 PM...all women are welcome.  And,you are welcome to join our pre-service prayer time each Sunday morning at 9:20 AM in the Family Room, praying specifically for God's work among us and in the lives of those not yet saved.

To submit a request for prayer, an update, or praise; send an email to mgoode@graceniagara.ca