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PRAYERlines – July/August 2025

“The devil is not terribly frightened of our human efforts and credentials. But he knows his kingdom will be damaged when we begin to lift up our hearts to God.” – Jim Cymbala

Praise God . . . Answered Prayers

Howard Jolly is Rising Above’s newest board member. We are thankful for his commitment as 2 board members were finished their terms this year.
Sarah Beardy (Board Chair) has agreed to step in as Interim Executive Director until part way through August.
Cory Illingworth was asked to start discipling an individual.

Prayer Priorities . . .

Parry Sound & Muskoka, ON—Pray for the individuals that attended The Grief Recovery Group for 3 sessions before it was postponed until October 1st. Pray that a starting date for a second group will be confirmed. Pray for Overdose Awareness Day at the end of August. Pray also for Carrie Misquadis as she meets with a new client and also as she meets weekly with a faith circle for new believers. Please pray for her health as well. Pray for Johan Strydom as he meets with clients and leads the men’s group. Continue to pray for more financial support.
Regina, SK— 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 Nick and Cory’s mentoring and discipleship relationships and the Discipleship Training Groups at Gentle Road Church. Pray that Nick would get the rest that he needs to deal with the many deaths and ministry opportunities. Pray for Nick as he takes over some of the pastoral duties at Gentle Road (Aug-Oct) while their pastor is on sabbatical. Pray for more finances for the Regina Discipleship Project. Pray for Nick and Cory as they participate and give leadership during Mission 6:10 with Gentle Road Church July 8-11.
Pray for Sarah Beardy (board member) as she steps in as Interim Executive Director of Rising Above. Pray for wisdom and discernment for the Board as they look for a new Executive Director. Pray for Ben Lim as he moves into the next chapter in his life. Pray for Ben and Jamie Jacob (board member) as they help run a Youth Bible Camp in Waskaganish, QC in mid July. Pray also for some possible ministry events in the works for 2025.
Niverville, MB— Pray that the Rising Above Band would have unity as they make final decisions in regards to their new album. Pray that the band would have impactful ministry as they bring the music to a family camp near Gift Lake, AB. Pray for God’s direction for Terry Martin as he guides the planning of a Rising Above healing conference in Arviat, NU.
Smithers, BC—Pray as Deron George provides soul care amidst many continuing deaths. Pray that the participants who went to the healing workshops would continue to walk in freedom. Pray for much needed rest for Deron and for his health. Pray for the planning of workshops in BC, AB, YT, NWT and Alaska. Pray for a good mode of transportation.
Pray for one more Indigenous individual to serve on the Board at Rising Above.

THANKS for your willingness to pray…