PRAYERlines – September 2022
It seems God is limited by our prayer life – that He can do nothing for humanity unless someone asks Him.” – John Wesley
Praise God . . . Answered Prayers
1. Johan’s health issues have been resolved and he is pain free. A few of Johan’s clients are growing in the area of healthy family relationships. Also, his grief recovery group went quite well and some alumni from that group plan to continue meeting together.
2. There were some powerful sharing circles at the conference in Kashechewan, ON, and several individuals came forward for prayer and counselling.
Prayer Priorities . . .
1. Pray for one more Indigenous individual to serve on the Board at Rising Above.
2. The Ride for Refuge (our biggest fundraiser) is coming up on October 1st. Please pray for more participants and for a substantial amount of donations to come in.
3. Pray for Ben Lim as he leads and manages the activities of Rising Above. Pray for the Youth Task Force and for the new project to develop a training module to empower people to walk alongside their community members.
4. Pray for Terry & Brenda Martin (Niverville, MB) and the Band as they plan their fall schedule. Pray for a move of the Spirit in the communities they go to. Pray for Brenda in her involvement in a new women’s Bible study.
5. Pray for wisdom for Daren George (Smithers, BC) as he receives requests for conferences and workshops in nearby communities. Pray for strength for himself and others as the deaths in his area continue.
6. Pray for Johan Strydom (Parry Sound & Muskoka, ON) as he walks with grief recovery clients, men’s groups and others. Pray for healing for those who are hurting as they observe Overdose Awareness Day on August 31st.
7. Pray for Rosie Boskoyous(Edmonton, AB) as she starts a new job in BC. Pray as she continues to counsel a client in a difficult situation. Pray also for discernment in how she will be involved with Rising Above moving forward.
8. Pray for Nick & Vivian Helliwell (Regina, SK) in their work with individuals, families and Bible Study groups. Pray also for their connection and ministry at White Bear First Nation.
9. Although there were few people at the sessions, the evening concerts at the Kashechewan conference were well attended. Pray for the Rising Above team as they continue to offer counselling in that community.
THANKS for your willingness to pray…