Monday, April 7, 2008

April 5 Prayer Update

JBC Missions Team Praise and Prayer Request Digest

Brad Irving asks for prayer concerning permission for him to leave his current intern program to go to the Congo. The final decision can be influenced by his dad who is not a believer, and not in favor of Brad going.

Two members of the Russia team are from outside our church. Please pray that their churches will choose to partner with them and help with finances.

Lois Richardson asked for prayer getting the time off work. On 3/31 she emailed her praise that time off was approved.

Pastor’s passport was mailed to have additional pages added. He received his passport on April 5.

Laura Gardner has asked for prayer regarding being separated from her young children. Their daughter, Faith, was adopted from China and has already “lost” 2 mothers. Laura is concerned that Faith will not understand her mom being gone for 2 weeks.

George Blair asked for prayer regarding receiving his passport in a timely manner. On 4/2 he received his passport.

Rachel Lowers praises God that biopsies she had done in March all came back negative.

Katie Dryer asks for God’s will in determining her work status for the fall. The job she desires requires working 2 weeks in July - overlapping the time she’ll be in the Congo.

Lois Richardson shares praises for unspecified prayers she offered for the Congo trip. A person in charge of surgical scrubs at one of the hospital laundries has offered to collect at least 10 sets of scrubs that are to be taken out of rotation and donate them to our team. Also, she contacted a sales rep inquiring about purchasing disposable pre-moistened wash cloths. He has offered to GIVE us 2 cases! WOW!

We are receiving offers of free gifts to bring to the women in Congo and the women in Russia.

Please pray for Pastor and Bonnie as they continue to juggle arrangements for both trips. Pray that the travel agents will work in a timely manner and that we can secure airline tickets before any significant price increases. 

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