Family of God: [Awake4HisReturn] Urgent updates & requests - from Daniel in India

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Luke 3:22

22 And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.

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Thank you, Daniel

Love/hugs, Nat & Margie

From: Rev P. Daniel

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I need prayer, I don't feel good at all. I go tomorrow to get blood work and cancer check-up. From Sis Gerrie

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1. WARSHIPS, MISSILES, AND A GOD WHO IS HIGHER!

"No king is saved by the multitude of an army; a mighty man is not delivered by great strength; Trust in a horse for salvation is a lie, and by its valor none will be delivered. Behold, the eye of YHVH is on those who fear Him, on those who yearn for His lovingkindness." (Psalm 33:16-18).

"It was not by their sword that they won the land, nor did their arm bring them victory; it was your right hand, your arm, and the light of your face, for you loved them.In God we make our boast all day long, and we will praise your name forever." (Psalm 44:3, 8 NIV).

" Israel 's army needs faith in God more than tanks" --Major General Yair Naveh, IDF Deputy Chief of Staff (See Below).

This past week two Iranian warships, were allowed by Egypt 's military administered interim government to transit the Suez Canal , the first Iranian vessels to do so since the 1979 Iranian Revolution. The ships proceeded on to Syria 's Latakia seaport where they arrived on Thursday. Two days later an agreement was signed by the commanders of both navies stating that "The two parties will cooperate with each other in training issues and the exchange of personnel." An Iranian naval commander was quoted as saying, "The message of the ships is to announce the peace and friendship to Islamic countries and the region and attempt to strengthen relations between the countries." Analysts see the agreement as further strengthening ties between the two countries, both hostile to Israel , as Iran seeks to bolster its image as a regional force to reckon with, in the midst of all the present upheaval in Middle Eastern states. Transit through the canal is also seen as an overture towards Egypt . Ties have been cut for decades because Egypt was seen as a close ally with Washington as well as under Mubarak honoring the treaty with Israel . Iran is now seen as welcoming the fall of Mubarak as an indication that Washington's influence in the Middle East is waning ("Iran and Syria agree on Military training cooperation": (Reuters) HAARETZ.com,26 Feb 11). Meanwhile, Russia yesterday divulged that a contract made in 2007 (and strongly opposed by both Israel and the US when disclosed in 2010) to send Syria 72 cruise anti-ship missiles has been finalized and is now in "implementation stage". These missiles are likely meant to arm two coastal defense systems, most of the components of which it is believed Russia has already supplied. From the start, Israel has been concerned that such advanced weapons might end up (as has happened in the past) in the hands of the Shiite Hezbollah movement in Lebanon . The revelation came as a surprise to the West, which had speculated that with the turmoil in North Africa and the Middle East , the deal had been annulled.

With such unsettling news, it was heartening to spot the following headline in the on-line 21 February 2011 HAARETZ.com: "IDF deputy chief: Israel 's army needs faith in God more than tanks." To quote the lead sentence of the article, "The events currently shaking the Arab world 'were ordained from above' by a guiding hand, Israel Defense Forces Deputy Chief of Staff Yair Naveh said on Sunday. Naveh added that the Israeli army needs faith in God now more than its supply of planes and tanks." The Major General made the remarks to two rabbis visiting the chief military rabbi at the Tzrifin military base. The article referencing another news source Arutz-7, says that "Naveh called Israel an island of calm in the storm of the Middle East , turmoil that had not been foreseen by intelligence officials despite their good work. 'But it was ordained from above,' he said, 'and we don't know where it will lead, but it's clear to us that there is a hand from above.'" (Emphases ours).

PLEASE PRAY:

*That Israel would be guarded (Psalm 121) as "sharks" are beginning to proliferate and circle off of her coasts.that she will be protected from "arrows that fly by day" (Psalm 21:5) which are beginning to be multiplied in the batteries of her nearby enemies.

*That God would give integrity and strategy to Israel 's new military Chief of Staff Benny Gantz, to her Minister of Defense Ehud Barak, and to all of her military--but that these leaders would realize that in the end, He is Israel 's Defense.

*For Deputy Chief of Staff Ya'ir. His name Ya'ir means "to light up, illuminate, ignite, explain." Pray that he would have special "illumination" of the words which he spoke last week-that He would believe them, and besides speaking them to religious rabbis, that he will "ignite" them into the understanding and trust of his "secular" officers and men as well.

2. A STRENGTHENING ALLIANCE WITH POLAND .

This past week a delegation from Poland arrived in Israel to officially launch a joint governmental forum between the two countries. The visitors included Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, plus Polish ministers of defense, education, culture health and environmental protection, and the Secretary of State for Special Services. These cabinet members met with their Israeli counterparts for two days. During that time a number of cooperative agreements were signed, including in the areas of defense, health, environment education and culture. Before now, Israel had only conducted such high-level dialogues with Germany and Italy . Another such joint ministerial meeting is planned in Warsaw next year.

In recent years, Poland has come to be seen as one Israel 's most enthusiastic supporters-it was they who led opposition to the UN Durban II conference on racism, and to the Goldstone report on the "Cast Lead" operation in Gaza . And conversely, Poland now sees Israel as among its staunchest supporters. For centuries Poland was homeland to huge segments of European Jewry. Yet it was in this land that Jews faced time and again persecution and pogroms, often at the hands of neighbors who overran its borders. And it was in Poland that anti-Semitism reached its most dreadful height when the Nazis chose this conquered land as the center-place for their "Final Solution", establishing six extermination camps in which some 3.5 million Jews were murdered. Yet the New Poland has sought to distance itself from that past.a past in which they feel much was done against their will, a past in which they themselves were subject to much persecution. In an interview this week, Foreign Minister Sikorski remarked, "In Poland, the term 'solidarity' has great significance. We identify profoundly with your pain, as we too have lived in condition of occupation, of loss of statehood and under the threat of cultural and Physical annihilation. So we know how precious it is to have your own state to express your interests" ("Polish FM to Haaretz: Nazi Germany carried out the Holocaust against our will": HAARETZ.com, 27 Feb 11). The Polish PM spoke of the full support his country has for Israel , and promised to stand by her when Poland assumes the rotating presidency of the European Union later this year. In a joint press conference with Israel 's PM Benyamin Netanyahu he said, " Israel has the right to expect from the international community to have full support [with respect to] safety, security and peace in this region. You can count on our cooperation and support, dear friend." And Netanyahu responded, "I want to tell you, my friend Donald, Jewish history and Polish history will forever be connected with one another,. The chapters of our past - both the triumphs and the tragedies - cannot be rewritten. But the future is up to us, and I have no doubt that both of us are committed to ensuring that our common future is one of security, of hope, of prosperity and of peace."

PLEASE PRAY:

*For the redemptive purposes of God over Poland and Israel come to fruition.

*That the friendship between the two countries would be integrally strengthened in deep and lasting ways.

*That God will raise up godly ones of integrity in both of these countries in the areas of society reflected by these ministers and the agreements they signed-Government, Defense, Education, Health and Environmental Protection and Culture. Pray that these will bring honor in their positionings in their own land, and in their relations to their counterparts in Israel and Poland .

3. TABITHA IN JAFFA .

A committee of Tel Aviv's municipality responsible for supplying or changing names and commemoration recently approved eight new names for the city neighborhoods. One of these neighborhoods lies in old Jaffa (Biblical: Joppa) and, very unusual for Israel , it has been decided that it be recommended to be named for a figure in the New Testament, Tabitha. The name is Aramaic (the Greek form is Dorcas), and means 'gazelle' or 'doe'. Tabitha's story is related in Acts 9:36-42. She was evidently a gifted seamstress, and is called a "disciple.full of good works and charitable deeds." But she became sick and died. Peter, living in the town of Lod , was sent for. After arriving, he put all the people out, knelt down and prayed, "And turning to the body he said, 'Tabitha, Arise!' And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter she sat up. Then he gave her his hand and lifted her up; and when he had called the saints and widows, he presented her alive. And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed on the Lord."

It is interesting that Tabitha is replacing the neighborhood's older name Abu Kabir, related to the name El-Kebir. When Egypt briefly conquered the Land of Israel from the Ottoman Turks in 1831, they uprooted an Egyptian village Tel el-Kebir and literally transplanted it as a settlement in this area in Jaffa . El-Kebir, meaning, "The Great" is the 37^th of the 99 names for the Muslim deity mentioned in the Koran.

PLEASE PRAY:

*For life from the dead in this neighborhood of Tel Aviv.

*For signs and wonders to take place in the name of Yeshua (Hebrew)/Ya'suah (Arabic) in this part of Tel Aviv. Pray that, as in ancient times, these wonders will be known throughout all of Jaffa and many will believe in the Lord.

* For a new "changing of names" to that of the Most High God! Muslims call "great" a god who teaches his followers the falsehood that a divine covenant of life passed through Ishmael rather than Isaac. Pray for revelation in this neighborhood amongst Muslim people of a God who is Greater.whose Son was born of the seed of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob on behalf of the whole world!

*For Women to be awakened to their place in the Kingdom of God in Israel as "disciples, full of good works and charitable deeds"-that they be granted "Hinds' feet" (Tabitha means 'gazelle'!) to rise and do exploits for God!

THIS WEEK'S TORAH PORTION:

From ancient times there has been a weekly portion (Parashah) from the first five books of Moses (The Torah) and an ending (Haftarah) from the Prophets read on the Sabbath in synagogues around the world. This portion is given a Hebrew name drawn from the opening words of the Torah passage. An illustration of this practice appears to have been recorded in Luke 4:16 where Yeshua (Jesus) arrived in the synagogue in Nazareth and was asked to read the portion (Isaiah 61) from the Prophets. We have found that in perusing these weekly readings, not only are we provided opportunity to identify in the context of God's Word with millions of Jewish people around the world, but very often the Holy Spirit will illumine specific passages pertinent that week in our intercession for the Land and people of Israel . All texts are those of English translations of the Scriptures.

The readings for this week are called P'kudei-Inventory:

TORAH: Exodus 38:21-40:38
HAFTARAH: I Kings 7:53-8:21

*THIS TORAH PORTION ends with the completion of the work of the Tabernacle (39:32), its erection (40:17), and the coming of the manifest Presence of the LORD to fill it with His Glory-to dwell among His people in their travel to Canaan . Similarly, the Haftarah ends with the Ark of the Covenant being brought up to the new Temple from the City of David, being placed in its inner court-and with the cloud of God's glory filling the House of the LORD (I Kings 8:11). PLEASE PRAY for an awakened longing in Israel for the Presence of the LORD to return to His Land. Pray for grace among us as Believers in preparing the way for His Glory. And pray for revelation among Israelis that preceding Messiah's physical return to the Land, it is possible for His glorious Spirit to take up residence within the individual hearts of all of His people-to commune with them and encourage them, and to lead, even as did the cloud and the fire of His presence in the wilderness.

"Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him, that glory may dwell in our land" (Psalm 85:9).

" 'For I,' says the LORD, 'will be a wall of fire all around her [i.e. Jerusalem ], and I will be the glory in her midst'" (Zechariah 2:5).

*IN THE HAFTARAH, I Kings 8:8 takes care to point out that in Solomon's Temple, the poles used to transport the Ark of the Covenant were so prominent that they extended out of the Inner Sanctuary of the Temple so as to be visible in the Holy Place. The LORD's instructions in the Torah for carrying the Ark had evidently been viewed as 'lesser details' by David when he sought to bring it up to Jerusalem from Kiryat Yearim (II Samuel 6:3), resulting in the death of one of his men when the ox pulling the cart stumbled. PLEASE PRAY that we be attentive to the whole counsel of God (Acts 20:27)-realizing that details are just as critically important as what seem to be the 'big pictures.'

Please keep Paul Gray in your prayers tomorrow. We're looking to hear a good report from the Lord!

Monday, I have my next CT Scan. This CT scan is to see if my cancer has metastasized outside of my abdomen. If it hasn't, I am cleared to have surgery at Wake Forest University on April 4th. If it has, then we will have to start working on plan B. The last week was pretty tough. I spent Wednesday and Thursday in out patient care at Swedish. It appears I got an intestinal infection from the chemotherapy. I lost 4 lbs in a couple days from dehydration. So I spent Wednesday and Thursday getting IV fluids and pain killers at Swedish.

I will get the results of the CT scan on Wednesday when I have my next appointment with Dr. Gold. I may also have hopefully my last chemotherapy before surgery. If all goes as hoped for, after chemotherapy my next challenge will be to exercise 6 days a week until surgery to get my heart in shape to handle a potentially all day surgery.

I am feeling much better day and I am feeling pretty positive. Karen has been very supportive during this last week and I am greatly appreciative. I am also appreciative of Alice who is Dr. Gold's nurse and assistant who as always goes beyond the call of duty to be supportive. Finally, I also thankful for our many supportive friends at Faith United Methodist who remember us in their prayers and are there when we need them.

My thought for the day is Matthew 6:34

'So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today's trouble is enough for today.

DAILY:

Hi Mary

Thank you so much for your prayers. My mom was diagnosed with Lymphoma, which is cancer of the lymph nodes. The good news is that the Doctors say that the levels in her blood are low. This disease is also very much curable. Please keep us in your prayers. I know that God will get us through this.

Regina

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Would you please put my husband back on the prayer list daily? He is now cancer free but the chemo and radiation has made it necessary to have an ostomy bag and also kidney stents as the ureter is burned up. He battles dehydration and have spent a lot of time in hospital. I have had to learn to give him a daily shot of octreotide to slow the bowel process down and now they want to put in a fistula to prepare for future dialysisi. In my spirit, I do not sense dialysis needed but we need Divine wisdom in steps to take. He says he has peace about going to Heaven but is not a church goer and will not stop his daily beer which adds to dehydration. I have surrendered his choices over and over to Jesus so many times and just need complete trust in the Lord. We will be married 41 yrs in June and he will be 65 in Sept--which kicks us out of the medical system and into Medicare. Please lift us daily--that he will not be dehydrated, he will put out normal urine, he will put on weight---was 235 in 2006 when diagnosed with cancer and now is 163. He retired in 1999 from a manager position with huge corporation and now we are barely making ends meet with all the medical expense and his free lance business not bringing much income in. Sorry for rambling here---we just need a MIRACLE again--the fact he is still alive is a miracle in itself but we are not seeing victory in this one yet. I am losing weight and stress is attacking my body also and I am the only caregiver here. Our boys are married and in different states. Thank you and Jay for your faithfulness and prayers.

Candi S in NC

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Mary, Please add Robert Schutt to our daily Prayer request ,he is 44 years and has been diagnosed with throat cancer. He is also an alcoholic and is still drinking very heavily. Pray that God will touch him in some way and let him stop the liquor and also be with his family and friends as they go through this trial.In Jesus " name Patti

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Hi,Mary,I would like to ask you to add my daughter and grandson, Sharon and Justin Barnes to our daily prayer list.Since my Son_in_law passed away ,they are really having a hard time. Justin is trying to finish up his last year of school and Sharon is not able to work. They only have an income of about $1000.00 a month and she has been trying to get disability for 3 years and it still hasn't been approved. She has a house payment of 700.00, a finance payment of250.00, and Justin's truck pmt. is 300.00 a month.She has food to buy and other things for the house. The house is almost paid for and she is desperately trying to keep it but if something don't change soon she will loose it.She has diabetes,adisc in her back is sitting on a sciatic nerve and she barely can walk.Her right arm and shoulder are messed up due to a botched surgery and she can barely use her arm and hand. She doesn't have any insurance and she is having trouble getting her meds.for her diabetes. Please ask every one to pray for them and for the ones who have a home Church please put them on your prayer lists at Church. Patti

ASIA AND PACIFIC

Indonesia
Pray for Mary McElhone and Lois Belsey as they conclude a ministry trip to the lowland area in Papua. They have visited six villages, traveling by dug-out longboat.

Pray for Judy Gaskin as she prepares to travel to Manado , Sulawesi, on March 20 to meet with the director of Compassion East Indonesia about hosting a "4-14" seminar for children ages 4-14 in Manado in early June. Pray that all the details will be worked out.

Pray for Jack and Simon, who will arrive March 26 to construct a climbing wall inside the Camp Good News gym. Pray that Judy Gaskin will obtain all needed supplies.

Pray for the new Camp Good News director, Purwanto and his wife, Julie, as they adjust to their new ministries. They will work full time beginning July 1. Already, Pur has made many repairs at the camp.

Judy Gaskin requests prayer for her younger sister, Regina , who continues to lose weight. Pray for wisdom for the doctor who is treating her.

Japan
Praise God for protection and help for Alan and Jill Kropp as they settle into their home in Nagoya and begin new ministries. They have met some of their neighbors, and Alan has already been given opportunity to preach. Pray for them as they make contacts at a university. Also, pray for their three small children during this adjustment.

Praise God for 20,000 flyers that are being distributed to advertise the gospel music communities led by David and Evangeline Kindervater in surrounding communities. Pray that many seekers will join these groups and accept the Lord. Also, pray for the Kindervater family and for David's family in Pennsylvania as they grieve the loss of David's mother.

Praise God for the young mothers and children who attended an evangelistic outreach at Sengendai Church led by Janice Kropp. Pray that they will continue to attend the bimonthly moms' and children's English classes and give their hearts to the Lord.

Pray for Don and Hazel Schaeffer as they continue spring tour in Ohio . Pray that many will be open to full-time service and join in supporting missions through prayer and giving.

Pray for two students who will graduate from the Alliance Seminary on March 7 and begin ministry in a church. Also, pray for Harry Landaw as he shares at the graduation and for Ken and Kathy Young as they continue to teach at the seminary. Pray, too, that new students will want to enroll.

Taiwan
During the Chinese New Year season, Rachel Kramer opened her home for a visit over tea and then for a cooking lesson. During the cooking lesson, a Taiwanese woman visiting from the United States shared her testimony and part of the gospel. Pray for Rachel and Kathy-Lu as they consider more activities with these same women.

Five middle school girls received youth leadership training at Qidu Gospel Center , and the leaders are planning a weekend outreach to Sihhu with them to allow them to practice what they learned. Pray for the Holy Spirit to lead in this connection between two mission church plants.

Pray for God's protection and guidance for Soo and Hannah Hwang and their family while Soo is in Korea for ministry, renewal, and vacation.

Sally in Yuan Chang praises God for answering prayer for the work of the Holy Spirit in her life. Pray that her husband will be able to pay back debts and will receive Christ.

Pray that God will provide suitable housing in Yunlin County for Chinh and Mary Dang following language school.

EUROPE/MIDDLE EAST

France
Many of the French Alliance churches will hold their annual meetings in the next three months. Pray for God's wisdom, a renewed vision, and faith for greater things. In addition, the union of Alliance churches will meet together on March 12 to reassess the past year and make important decisions for this year. The key decision is the election of a new president. In recent months, pastors and church leaders have expressed discouragement concerning the present and the future. This is a great time for the Holy Spirit to bring fresh wind and fire to Alliance churches. Pray for repentance among leaders and a new openness to the working of the Holy Spirit. Pray for the man of God's choosing to lead the French Alliance.

Al and Carol Clason, field leaders, also pastor Trinity International Church in the student quarter of Paris . Exciting things are happening in this church. The leadership is seeking God about planting a French congregation. Over the past few years, the Lord has been bringing many French people into the church where they have heard and responded to the gospel. In addition, Tim and Rachel Meier are working through Catalyst, a ministry to university students. There has been such a positive response that more space is needed for their weekly meetings. Pray for the Clasons and the Meiers as they faithfully serve at Trinity. Pray for church leaders and ministry couples as they seek the clear leading of the Holy Spirit.

Kevin Woehr is serving as an intern at the new church plant in Limoges , west central France . His internship year is quickly drawing to a close. Pray for clear direction as to what Kevin should do in the future.

Macedonia
Pray for God's blessing on a March 7-13 outreach event. A team of apologists will travel to the various universities and hold lectures on faith and other popular topics. Pray for their health, safe travel, good student attendance, and open hearts to hear what God wants to say to them through these talks.

Pray for "A," a young believer who doesn't have much support at home in his walk with Jesus. Pray for good connections with strong believers in his next job as well as great encouragement in his journey with Christ.

Pray for Christine Queer as she recovers from minor surgery this Tuesday. Also, pray for continued good health for Christine, who has struggled with health issues during the past year.

Spain
Praise God for an excellent annual assembly of the Spain national church last weekend. Thanks to all who prayed! It was one of the most positive in years, with a good spirit of unity and cooperation, as well as excellent times of worship, fellowship, and prayer for challenging new projects.

Pray for promising contacts with national church leaders in Latin America regarding the possibility of additional workers from sister Alliance churches in the Spanish-speaking world.

Continue to pray for visas to be approved for a Colombian family that has been approved for redeployment from a creative-access country to Spain .

LATIN AMERICA

Chile
Pray for spiritual transformation in Chile following the one-year anniversary of the massive 8.8 earthquake. There have been 50 tremors in the past two weeks, and there is concern about another large quake.

Pray for the 15 member ministry team from Vision for Chile this week as they finish the second building for House of Hope. Pray for safety for the team and for financial resources to complete the structure.   Pray for our partner church in Boone , Iowa ; two members of the church are in Chile with the ministry team and will share on a Sunday in the church plant. "We have had representatives from our partner churches in Iowa for five years in a row," writes an Alliance worker. "Praise the Lord for these partner churches."

FATELA ( Latin American Graduate School of Theology and World Missions)
Praise God for the excellent classes held in Sao Paul o , Brazil , last week on How to Deal with Ethical Dilemmas in Ministry, taught by Dean Francisco Cerron.

Praise God for a beautiful combined graduation of the Brazil Alliance Seminary and FATELA in Sao Paul o , February 26.

Praise God that one of the FATELA graduates, Rev. Joel Konno, has been appointed administrator for FATELA in Brazil . Pray that he will adjust quickly to his new role, in addition to that of being pastor of a growing congregation.

Pray for the provision of partial scholarships for current and potential FATELA students.The lack of funding has hampered many from receiving further training for effective ministry.

Mexico
Pray for a complete recovery for Janice Greenfield, who recently had a pacemaker inserted. She is at home and doing well.

Continue to pray for Field Director Richard Reichert as he recovers from a heart attack and a stroke.

Penny, for whom many have prayed, has been receiving increased chemotherapy treatments because her brain tumor has become active again. Pray for complete healing.

Tim and Janice Greenfield request prayer for their bi-vocational pastor. Rather than two part-time positions, he has basically been doing two full-time jobs. "We feel that he cannot do this much longer," Tim and Janice write. Pray that God will provide for him in such a way that he can become a full-time pastor.

Paraguay
Pray for Bruce and Sylvia Harmon and John and Lisa Sappia, who are on home assignment and visiting many different Alliance churches, sharing about missions and the work of the C&MA in Paraguay .

The new Awana year has begun and the two programs on Saturday mornings and afternoons are off to a good start. Continue to pray for this outreach to children in two different neighborhoods. "We continue making contacts with the parents in hopes of also reaching them for Christ," writes Bob Brougher.

A soccer school sponsored by the Mi Esperanza Church continues with periodic games against other local teams. Pray that this will be an avenue that is open to reach the students' parents and families.

The college- and career-age youth of the Paraguay Alliance churches will have their weekend camp, March 4-6. Pray for Marcos Bernardini and his committee as they head up this event.

Praise God for 13 children who prayed to receive Christ at the Mi Esperanza Church Vacation Bible School, February 9-12. Pray that they will grow in their faith.

Pray for Bob and Joy Brougher as they travel to Orlando , Florida , for a field leaders' conference, March 13-20. Pray for safe travel and for a rewarding time at the conference.

The two overseas families (Schells and Broughers) that are presently on the Paraguay field will have their annual Field Forum, February 28-March 3. Pray for a blessed time of spiritual refreshment. Pray that more international workers will join the Paraguay field.

This month, Rodrigo, national pastor of the Mi Esperanza Church, will begin to share Christian values and truths at a few nearby public schools. This has been done in the past by the church, but he would like to see it flourish and have great contacts with middle school and high school students. What a great opportunity! Continue to pray for this project.

Continue to pray for Mercedes, a woman who has attended the Mi Experanza church sporadically who needs a touch from the Lord for her physical body as well as for spiritual battles. Also please PRAY for Jennifer and Paul o and his wife, Alexandra, contacts we have, as we continue friendships and sharing of our life in Christ with them.

Keep praying for Joy Brougher's Mom, Lena Warden, as she has had ups and downs with her health since being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in early January. "She is in God's hands, and we trust Him for the medical care she is receiving," the Broughers write.

Uruguay
Pray that more people will respond to God's call to the pastorate and will enroll in the Bible Institute. Also, pray that the church in Uruguay will advance into the many needy areas of the country.

NORTH AND CENTRAL ASIA

Mongolia
Mark and Cinda Wood praise God for answering prayer in supplying their visas.

Russia
Natasha and Volodia Bogomolov lead a ministry to the handicapped, orphans, and needy families. Pray for the Bogomolovs as they prepare for their Easter projects. This is the biggest religious holiday in Russia , and the Bogomolovs will celebrate by giving out small gifts of love. Their teams will try to have parties in the orphanages they visit, sharing the meaning of Easter as well as visiting needy families and distributing presents. Pray that the orphanage directors will allow the teams in. At Christmas, the new director in the orphanage for the handicapped allowed the teams to bring gifts but wouldn't permit a Christmas program. Pray for softened and open hearts.

Pray for complete healing for Lena , a Russian believer who was recently diagnosed with cancer. She and her husband have a ministry to orphans, even though they have a large family of their own. Besides visiting the children and bringing them gifts, they often have one or more orphans living with them, usually those who are having difficulty residing at the orphanage. The couple also has been trying to set up a ministry to help the kids when they leave the orphanage, a half-way house to teach them life-skills and job training. Lena was scheduled for surgery last month, but her blood pressure is dangerously high, and the doctors won't operate until it's under control. Pray that her blood pressure will stabilize.

Pray for healing for Julietta, who will have cancer surgery, March 5. She took in three of her grandchildren when their mother wanted to put them in an orphanage. Aside from her own health, Julietta worries about what will happen to the children if she's no longer able to care for them. Pray for God's perfect peace.

Pray for a young woman who wants to be baptized, whose parents have forbidden her from going to church. Pray that Jesus will change the hearts of the parents and that He will give strength and fortitude to this young woman.

UNITED STATES

Destiny Leever Update
Continue to pray for Destiny Leever's complete healing. Destiny is a Nyack College alumnus who has been seriously ill with lupus and related complications.

Central District
Pray for four of the Central District's church-planting efforts. These plants are in Pickerington, Painesville (Hispanic initiative), Springfield , and micro-multisites in Cleveland . Pray that they will seek the Lord for clarity of His desires in their context.

On Valentine's Day, Pastor Brian and Debbie Edwards ( Lorain , Ohio ) were sitting in a restaurant. A young woman, Anna (not her real name), was their server and ended up sharing her life story. She had grown up in Vermilion, Ohio , and ultimately became addicted to drugs. She is hungry for community as she has stepped out of the drug lifestyle and does not have the support of her family. Pray for Anna and that she will accept Jesus as her Savior.

Pray for Alan Brown (pastor at Painesville , Ohio ) as he has opportunities for Hispanic ministry in Painesville . He is looking for a place for a summer soccer camp for kids 6-16 years of age. At this camp the gospel will be clearly presented and it is also a great way to begin to reach the parents. The immediate need is to find a suitable location for the soccer camp. Pray that the Lord will lead them to two adjacent outdoor soccer fields with a building and restrooms nearby.

Praise God for the 10 souls that have come to the Lord at the youth all-nighter at Edgewood Alliance Church , North Kingsville , Ohio . Pray for Mike Greenlief, the youth pastor, and others as they begin to disciple these youth.

Chaplains
Pray for Chaplain (CPT) Bill Fry, who is the newest active duty chaplain and is in Iraq . Pray for protection for him and the soldiers there as there are many hostile elements surrounding them, especially due to the unrest in the Middle East countries.

Pray for CH (CPT) Benjamin Ahn as he has returned from Iraq on Emergency Leave. His dad is sick and is in critical condition in a Los Angeles hospital.

Pray for CH (CPT) Jonathan Porter, who left for Afghanistan last week, CH (CPT)Ted Randall in Afghanistan, CH (CPT) Rob Ginsburg near Baghdad, CH (CPT) Brian Daum near Baghdad, and CH (CPT) Phil Meher in Kuwait.