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PRAYERlines – October 2024
“We can do nothing without prayer. All things can be done by importunate prayer. It surmounts or removes all obstacles, overcomes every resisting force and gains its ends in the face of invincible hindrances.” – E. M. Bounds
Praise God . . . Answered Prayers
- The Rising Above Band had good times of ministry in BC at Merritt, Lillooet and Rock Nest Ranch Bible Camp. They also heard a story about how God used their CD to bring a suicidal person to Christ.
- Nick has partnered with Ethnos to launch Establish Foundational Discipleship Course and is discipling two men through it.
- Praise the Lord for answered prayers in regard to Cory’s support raised for this calendar year.
Prayer Priorities . . .
- Niverville, MB—Pray for rest and rejuvenation for Terry & Brenda Martin as they take time off and travel in October.
- Smithers, BC—Pray as Deron George deals with many continuing deaths while counselling others and exploring ways to increase access to workshops. Pray for rest, for his health and for his own grieving process.
- Parry Sound & Muskoka, ON—Pray for the 8 week Grief Recovery Group in Wasauksing, that those coming will persevere through the process of healing. Pray for Carrie Misquadis as she begins meeting with Grief Recovery clients. Please pray for her health as well. Pray for Johan Strydom as he meets with clients and leads the men’s group. Pray for the possibility of a family support group. Continue to pray for more financial support.
- Regina, SK—Pray that Regina Discipleship Project finds financial resources for the Indigenous Christian Discussion Groups and other initiatives. Pray for Nick Helliwell and Cory Illingworth—for God’s appointments and exposure in the neighborhood during their weekly prayer walks in Regina’s North Central community. Pray for God’s guidance and direction as they finalize their 2025 – 2027 Strategic Plan. Pray that Cory would be able to connect with the young men he has been mentoring while adhering to new protocols. Pray also as Cory assists with discipleship of a Bible study group at Gentle Road church.
- Pray for wisdom and discernment for Ben Lim as he leads Rising Above.
- Pray for one more Indigenous individual to serve on the Board at Rising Above.
THANKS for your willingness to pray…