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Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Prayer Requests - July 30, 2013



Psalm 91:2-3”He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in Him I will trust.  Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the perilous pestilence.”

PRAISE REPORTS
Julie –full recovery from surgery!
Sierra – full recovery from surgery!
Jena – full recovery from surgery!

PRAYER REQUESTS

Physical Needs:
Melissa – prayer for a successful child birth
Dan – prayer for physical healing from sciatic nerve issues, dizziness, and shortness of breath
Barbara – prayer for relief from pain with dental issues
Boris – continued prayer for young Desert Chapel student with Leukemia; important checkup this week
Sandy – prayers for healing of a fractured pelvis 

Miscellaneous Needs:
Glen - prayers to guide his adult children to recommit their lives to the Lord
Jena – prayer for a safe trip to Spain
Whitney – prayer for personal relationship with the Lord
Destiny – prayer for protection over her home and family from gang violence
Connie – prayer to support her children in their lifestyle changes
Tony – prayer to have the strength to forgive – himself and others
Anita – prayer for strength as a mother to guide her son/daughter-in-law
Rebecca – prayer to combat the confusion and falling away from the Lord
John & Family – for God to guide, direct, and be a vital part of their lives
Mary’s Friends – for God to direct them to good jobs
Darwin – prayers for God’s protection  & provision as he moves into a new apartment
Chris – needs prayers as he recovers from a mental disease; also please pray for his family
Claire – prayers for God to bless her with confidence & success in her math class



Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Prayer Requests - July 24, 2013



Isaiah 4:13 “For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.”

PRAISE REPORTS
Virginia – went to be with the Lord in heaven!
Jimmy – successful surgery!
Boris – attitude is great! Still needs his body to respond rightly to the Chemo

PRAYER REQUESTS
Physical Needs:
Naomi – prayer for healing lower left ankle (ant/spider bite)
Howard – prayer for strengthening of right leg and lower back
Jeremy – prayer for successful passing of kidney stones
Bill – prayer for physical strength and financial favor
Lucky – prayer for complete healing of heart issues/virus
Maria – prayer to break the bondage of drug addiction
Jan – prayers for dealing with Parkinson’s Disease
Robert – continued prayer for dealing with complications from hip surgery in May
Rose & Margaret – prayers for dealing with cancer issues
Peter – prayers for surgery on Wednesday (7/24)
Grace – prayers for mother-in-law who will be having surgery on Monday
Miscellaneous Needs:
Ruth – prayer for a successful teaching at Spanish- speaking church (Indio)
Susie – prayer for mental stability, and to break the bondage of self-destructive thoughts
Christina – prayer for success in final stages of citizenship
Steve – prayer for financial favor and increase in karate business
Ruth’s daughter – prayer for safe travel to Texas
Ana – prayer for restoration of mind (dementia)
Bill – prayer for strength to continue caretaking for his mother
Gale – prayer for a family member dealing with emotional & mental issues; pray for God to intervene,
            and for wisdom for the doctors
Edith – continued prayer for her to be released from addiction to drugs; and to get her life to line up
               with God’s will
Willie – prayers for his mom’s mental health; for wisdom  of doctors to the caretakers
Prayer for a complete hedge of protection over all the students, staff, pastors, and volunteers for
            Vacation Bible School

Friday, July 19, 2013

Prayer Requests - July 16, 2013



Psalms 145:18 “The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.”

PRAISE REPORTS
Barbara – her car was found by police after being stolen!

PRAYER REQUESTS
Physical Needs:
Julie – prayer for a successful healing of female surgery
Bill – prayer for weight gain and physical strength
Jimmy – prayer for successful surgery (Thursday, 2:00pm)
Chris – prayers for dealing with mental problems
Helen – recovering from fractured skull
Rick – has a brain tumor and been given 3-6  mths to live; pray for him to know God & for his healing
Mary Ann – dealing with heart leakage & surgery is not an option; pray for God’s healing touch
Tom – pray for healing and strength from health issues
Linda – continuation of healing from a flesh eating disease (it’s a bit better), pray for antibiotics to    
              work
Don B. – prayers for his stomach issues, nausea, and neck immobility
Marilyn – prayers for a successful surgery on July 16th
Olivia – continuation of prayers following a car accident; pray for complete recovery & salvation
John – prayers against a cancerous growth in throat; pray for healing and peace for him & family
Ginny – Moved into hospice care

Miscellaneous Needs:
Michelle – continued prayer for mental stability
Sue – prayer for safe travels and success at pet grooming competition
Val – prayer for financial favor, especially dealing with her car
Nikki – prayer for financial favor
Barbara – prayers for family unity
L. Thomas – prayers for the escrow to close on her home; also for God’s provision
Jennie – prayers for her family
Sophia – prayers for reconciliation with her friends
Prayer for “hedge of protection” over Desert Chapel and staff