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We are grateful for the long history of Joy MCC. We pray for the leaders of this church, Rev. John, Rev. Carol, the Board of Directors, and all people leading ministry teams.

We pray also for those seeking a way to serve God at Joy MCC and know that God will direct you into a place reserved for you. Each week we give thanks for all those who visited Joy MCC for the first time this week.

We pray for the leaders of UFMMC, especially Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson, Moderator, and Rev. Elder Lille Brock, our Regional Elder. We pray for the ministries all over the world of MCC, especially for those working in countries where it is most dangerous to be working for social justice for LGBT and other disenfranchised peoples. We pray for all the leaders of MCC as they meet to discuss and develop the structure of the denomination.

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Monday, May 10, 2010

Prayers and Praises for May 10th - May 15th

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Praise
Thanksgiving for God’s many blessings; thank you Jesus for hearing my prayers!  Thanks for all those who visited Joy MCC for the first time this week, blessings for each of them; recovery, thank You for all Your blessings, my precious children and work family,  Edwenna, for my mother’s recovery, for many blessings, thanks for financial prayer answered, 
Prayers for Health and Healing
Glen’s Mother, Alice; Andy; Jennifer H.; Allen recovering from a liver transplant; Mary P; Shirley H with serious eye problem; Joe undergoing chemo for lymphoma; Brenda’s recovery from total knee replacement; Fern; Shane; Terry S.; Paula; Debbie M; Kathy S.; Orlando; Jim D.; John, Carol, Braden, Joanna, Charlie; Shirley, Sarah, Glen, Luis; Ilka, Colleen; Karen, Rob, Mark, Linda, Karen M.; Chris, Janine, Tammy, Cole, Daniel, Allyssa; Karen; Jackie; Sam; Kyle; Randy; Grace, Jill, Kathleen; Jim, Brian, Regi, Eddie, Patrick, Charn, Monteen, Greg, Laird, Lyn, Helen, Becky, Robert, Lordes, Ralph, Fern, Alex, Perla, Greg (Diabetes and strength), Nancy’s recovery, Cole, Danielle, Nearlene’s family, Pozzy, Mrs. S., Ken (Skin Cancer), Mary Lou (stage 4 cancer), Kev (blindness), Jim (heart problems and loss of sight), Jeff (mental illness), Dean (blood clots), Beth’s grandmother, Nancy, Pam, for Joe with lymphoma; Aunty Dian, Emily, Leah, Gladys, Diane’s mother—Sharon(Cancer), Linda, Paul’s brother, aunt Margaret, Lees, Jerry D., Frank D., Allen, my arm, Angelo’s surgery, aunt Peggy, Bill B., Willis M., Mike M., Don J, Margaret and Bob, Rose, Glen’s mother, for Adriane R. (breast cancer), Austin R., Pauline (vision), Alma (health concerns), Tom and Tammy H., Tim (heart issues), Jeff (knee problems), Greg, for all my patients, for my mother, Justin H., Bel P. and my three sons, Terri from NC needs liver transplant pray to be able to raise money for surgery, Jim (recurring cancer), Terry in the hospital, Pam, Doug, Glenn, Sylvia, Beverly, Janet,  Joyce, for mom to heal, Judy (surgery), Doug A. (MS), Sues (2 types of cancer),Jim (melanoma),  New wife Kathleen, our mom's, my patients, Victor and Louise, Katie (emotional health and healing), Lee S.,  Pauline eyes, Norma, Joey, Larry, Kathy, J.R., Chuck and Karen, Shirley, Wayne and Raleigh,  Edwina, Joyce, Bernice, Chris, Tyler, Landon, Beverly, thanks for help with MS, Rachel and Ziggy ear infection, successful surgery for JD and Lee, Beverly, Pam, Janet, Norman, Normand , Aunt Maxine, Summer, Edweena, Dan and Betty, Kim G. (vertigo), continued healing for David S., Don J, Bill B., Prayers of healing for Jerry D., Mary Jane’s sister-in-law, Chris and Onaree, for all those suffering with HIV or AIDS, cancer, addictions and all chronic and life threatening conditions.
Prayers for Employment and Financial Concerns
 That God provide the blessings Lewis needs; For a new job; for my new job, for discernment and guidance in career choices; Prosperity for me and my family and that God’s abundance will bless us all; for help with government and insurance; for my finances and that I may find a job; for financial blessings and strength to face tough financial times; for guidance in making career decisions; resources for Craig to get a car; May this church know abundance in blessings and resources; Rick. For the unemployed and the underemployed, For contract at work to be renewed. So I can finally buy a home of my own, stability for the economy of this city, this nation, and our world; for the homeless and those threatened with eviction or foreclosure; sale of houses and property, help the poor and hungry, employment for Juan, for employment for my brother and cousin, job, finances, peace and health, Greg, continue to help me provide for my children/ granddaughter, Tim (job), winning cooknows , Selling of a car, financials in order, change of employment for Carol, sale of house and property, to find a job in Orlando in my profession, Mark for new job
Prayers for Other Concerns
For the poor and hungry of the world and of our own community, for all affected by wars and violence, Tammy and Brent; Geneveve S; Jasmine B; Bel P; William, Philip, and Scott; Cathy who lost her partner; Joanna, Ed, Joann, my family, Sue, Monique, Cathy, all my patients and their families; Solutions to world hunger and poverty, peace throughout the world; for Pauline, Raleigh, Wayne; Paul; Stephanie; salvation for all those who passed before us, healing and success for family and friends, for Kevin G. to find God, for Nate and his family, my evaluation, Rowland, Anderson and Barnes family, Alexander, Nancy, Adrianne, and Barbara, Pam, Debbie, Robin, Stacey, Janis, Denise, Barbara, Joan, Sheila and Neomi, my daughter for discernment to make wise decisions, give her peace, serenity and patience. Protect her and my grandbabies, my son, my family, Tommy, Barbara, Lee and Vicki, my Assist Programs and staff, homeless people, for family and friends—success and prosperity for ourselves, for Kevin G. to find God, Sebastian, Rick and Greg, Dr. A, Christian, traveling mercies, David’s prayer for peace for Lisa S, Jack and Patti, Kevin in detox, Doug, Cookie and Chris, for travel mercies; the ability to travel to Cuba, to get Roberto out of Cuba, Hector, Aucenia, Amelie, my family, friends and those who need love and compassion, forgiveness and emorional healing, Beverly, Glenn, Our daughter making life decisions that she really needs God's presence to help her make right choices and to be safe, my dog Bo, for all abused animals and people, several personal requests, for a young person about to become a father in a difficult situation; for family to be further united, sister to find happiness, daughter to further her wisdom, for friends to find happiness through God's love, protect daughter and granddaughter, continued blessings for Sue and myself, wisdom for Ariana, Lee J., for blessings for Rob and me, Bill, Jerry, David, Don, Gabriel, guidance in process for w offices, Mother and Marcelo, Dr. A and Dr. B, safe trip to China, for difficult decisions, for peace amidst conflict, Jeri D., . My boyfriend Dwaine, for wisdom, maturity to make right choices in life, Prayers for my friend Tamaria and her marriage, Alice G., Pray for salvation and healing for me and my family, Maria R (anxiety), Son Philip and family moving to Norfolk VA, Mom fell last week, my knees, William looking for work, David E., Prayers for self, strength as I face challenges and changes ahead, Prayers for an individual to overcome an addiction, locate a job, financial needs, and better health, Prayers that Jesus will lead an individual to the correct path, and will be able to provide for children and grandchildren.
Prayers for Those Who Have Died and Those Who Mourn
 Chris’ aunt

Monday, May 3, 2010

Prayer Requests and Thanksgiving for May 2-May 8

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Praise

Thanksgiving for God’s many blessings; thank you Jesus for hearing my prayers! Glory to God for a job found; thanks to God for deliverance from a time of need; Prayers of Gratitude; Thanksgiving for 31 years of Joy MCC, Thanks for all those who visited Joy MCC for the first time this week, blessings for each of them; prayers of thanksgiving for Ruby’s mother’s recovery, thank You for all Your blessings, my precious children and work family, for Glen, Edwenna, for my mother’s recovery, for many blessings, thanks for financial prayer answered

Prayers for Health and Healing

Glen’s Mother, Alice; Andy; Jennifer H.; Allen recovering from a liver transplant; Mary P; Shirley H with serious eye problem; Joe undergoing chemo for lymphoma; Brenda’s recovery from total knee replacement; Fern; Shane; Terry S.; Paula; Debbie M; Kathy S.; Orlando; Jim D.; John, Carol, Braden, Joanna, Charlie; Shirley, Sarah, Glen, Luis; Ilka, Colleen; Karen, Rob, Mark, Linda, Karen M.; Chris, Janine, Tammy, Cole, Daniel, Allyssa; Karen; Jackie; Sam; Kyle; Randy; Grace, Jill, Kathleen; Jim, Brian, Regi, Eddie, Patrick, Charn, Monteen, Greg, Laird, Lyn, Helen, Becky, Robert, Lordes, Ralph, Fern, Alex, Perla, Greg (Diabetes and strength), Nancy’s recovery, Cole, Danielle, Nearlene’s family, Pozzy, Mrs. S., Ken (Skin Cancer), Mary Lou (stage 4 cancer), Kev (blindness), Jim (heart problems and loss of sight), Jeff (mental illness), Dean (blood clots), Beth’s grandmother, Nancy, Pam, for Joe with lymphoma; Aunty Dian, Emily, Leah, Gladys, Diane’s mother—Sharon(Cancer), Linda, Paul’s brother, aunt Margaret, Lees, Jerry D., Frank D., Allen, my arm, Angelo’s surgery, aunt Peggy, Bill B., Willis M., Mike M., Don J, Margaret and Bob, Rose, Glen’s mother, for Adriane R. (breast cancer), Austin R., Pauline (vision), Alma (health concerns), Tom and Tammy H., Tim (heart issues), Jeff (knee problems), Greg, for all my patients, for my mother, Justin H., Bel P. and my three sons, Terri from NC needs liver transplant pray to be able to raise money for surgery, Jim (recurring cancer), Terry in the hospital, Pam, Doug, Glenn, Sylvia, Beverly, Janet, Edwenna, Joyce, for mom to heal, Judy (surgery), Doug A. (MS), Sues (2 types of cancer),Jim (melanoma),  New wife Kathleen, our mom's, my patients, Victor and Louise, Katie (emotional health and healing), Lee S.,  Pauline eyes, Norma, Joey, Larry, Kathy, J.R., Chuck and Karen, Shirley, Wayne and Raleigh,  Edwina, Joyce, Bernice, Chris, Tyler, Landon, Beverly, thanks for help with MS, Rachel and Ziggy ear infection, successful surgery for JD and Lee, Beverly, Pam, Janet, Norman, Normand , Aunt Maxine, Summer, Edweena, Dan and Betty, Kim G. (vertigo), continued healing for David S., Don J, Bill B., for all those suffering with HIV or AIDS, cancer, addictions and all chronic and life threatening conditions.

Prayers for Employment and Financial Concerns

That God provide the blessings Lewis needs; For a new job; for my new job, for discernment and guidance in career choices; Prosperity for me and my family and that God’s abundance will bless us all; for help with government and insurance; for my finances and that I may find a job; for financial blessings and strength to face tough financial times; for guidance in making career decisions; resources for Craig to get a car; May this church know abundance in blessings and resources; Rick. For the unemployed and the underemployed, For contract at work to be renewed. So I can finally buy a home of my own, stability for the economy of this city, this nation, and our world; for the homeless and those threatened with eviction or foreclosure; sale of houses and property, help the poor and hungry, employment for Juan, for employment for my brother and cousin, job, finances, peace and health, Greg, continue to help me provide for my children/ granddaughter, Tim (job), winning cooknows , Selling of a car, financials in order, change of employment for Carol, sale of house and property, to find a job in Orlando in my profession, Mark for new job

Prayers for Other Concerns
For the poor and hungry of the world and of our own community, for all affected by wars and violence, Tammy and Brent; Geneveve S; Jasmine B; Bel P; William, Philip, and Scott; Cathy who lost her partner; Joanna, Ed, Joann, my family, Sue, Monique, Cathy, all my patients and their families; Solutions to world hunger and poverty, peace throughout the world; for Pauline, Raleigh, Wayne; Paul; Stephanie; salvation for all those who passed before us, healing and success for family and friends, for Kevin G. to find God, for Nate and his family, my evaluation, Rowland, Anderson and Barnes family, Alexander, Nancy, Adrianne, and Barbara, Pam, Debbie, Robin, Stacey, Janis, Denise, Barbara, Joan, Sheila and Neomi, my daughter for discernment to make wise decisions, give her peace, serenity and patience. Protect her and my grandbabies, my son, my family, Tommy, Barbara, Lee and Vicki, my Assist Programs and staff, homeless people, for family and friends—success and prosperity for ourselves, for Kevin G. to find God, Sebastian, Rick and Greg, Dr. A, Christian, traveling mercies, David’s prayer for peace for Lisa S, Jack and Patti, Kevin in detox, Doug, Cookie and Chris, for travel mercies; the ability to travel to Cuba, to get Roberto out of Cuba, Hector, Aucenia, Amelie, my family, friends and those who need love and compassion, forgiveness and emorional healing, Beverly, Glenn, Our daughter making life decisions that she really needs God's presence to help her make right choices and to be safe, my dog Bo, for all abused animals and people, several personal requests, for a young person about to become a father in a difficult situation; for family to be further united, sister to find happiness, daughter to further her wisdom, for friends to find happiness through God's love, protect daughter and granddaughter, continued blessings for Sue and myself, wisdom for Ariana, Lee J., for blessings for Rob and me, Bill, Jerry, David, Don, Gabriel, guidance in process for w offices, Mother and Marcelo, Dr. A and Dr. B, safe trip to China, for difficult decisions, for peace amidst conflict, Jeri D., . My boyfriend Dwaine, for wisdom, maturity to make right choices in life, Prayers for my friend Tamaria and her marriage, Alice G., Pray for salvation and healing for me and my family, Maria R (anxiety), Son Philip and family moving to Norfolk VA, Mom fell last week, my knees, William looking for work, David E.,  Prayers for self, strength as I face challenges and changes ahead.


Prayers for Those Who Have Died and Those Who Mourn

Kathy, Ed, Lamar, Don, Uncle Bob, Uncle Blackie (his wife, Duda)


Monday, April 26, 2010

Prayer Requests and Thanksgiving for April 25-May 1

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Praise

Thanksgiving for God’s many blessings; thank you Jesus for hearing my prayers! Glory to God for a job found; thanks to God for deliverance from a time of need; Prayers of Gratitude; Thanksgiving for 31 years of Joy MCC, Thanks for all those who visited Joy MCC for the first time this week, blessings for each of them; prayers of thanksgiving for Ruby’s mother’s recovery, thank You for all Your blessings, my precious children and work family, for Glen, Edwenna, for my mother’s recovery, for many blessings, thanks for financial prayer answered

Prayers for Health and Healing

Glen’s Mother, Alice; Andy; Jennifer H.; Allen recovering from a liver transplant; Mary P; Shirley H with serious eye problem; Joe undergoing chemo for lymphoma; Brenda’s recovery from total knee replacement; Fern; Shane; Terry S.; Paula; Debbie M; Kathy S.; Orlando; Jim D.; John, Carol, Braden, Joanna, Charlie; Shirley, Sarah, Glen, Luis; Ilka, Colleen; Karen, Rob, Mark, Linda, Karen M.; Chris, Janine, Tammy, Cole, Daniel, Allyssa; Karen; Jackie; Sam; Kyle; Randy; Grace, Jill, Kathleen; Jim, Brian, Regi, Eddie, Patrick, Charn, Monteen, Greg, Laird, Lyn, Helen, Becky, Robert, Lordes, Ralph, Fern, Alex, Perla, Greg (Diabetes and strength), Nancy’s recovery, Cole, Danielle, Nearlene’s family, Pozzy, Mrs. S., Ken (Skin Cancer), Mary Lou (stage 4 cancer), Kev (blindness), Jim (heart problems and loss of sight), Jeff (mental illness), Dean (blood clots), Beth’s grandmother, Nancy, Pam, for Joe with lymphoma; Aunty Dian, Emily, Leah, Gladys, Diane’s mother—Sharon(Cancer), Linda, Paul’s brother, aunt Margaret, Lees, Jerry D., Frank D., Allen, my arm, Angelo’s surgery, aunt Peggy, Bill B., Willis M., Mike M., Don J, Margaret and Bob, Rose, Glen’s mother, for Adriane R. (breast cancer), Austin R., Pauline (vision), Alma (health concerns), Tom and Tammy H., Tim (heart issues), Jeff (knee problems), Greg, for all my patients, for my mother, Justin H., Bel P. and my three sons, Terri from NC needs liver transplant pray to be able to raise money for surgery, Jim (recurring cancer), Terry in the hospital, Pam, Doug, Glenn, Sylvia, Beverly, Janet, Edwenna, Joyce, for mom to heal, Judy (surgery), Doug A. (MS), Sues (2 types of cancer),Jim (melanoma),  New wife Kathleen, our mom's, my patients, Victor and Louise, Katie (emotional health and healing), Lee S.,  Pauline eyes, Norma, Joey, Larry, Kathy, J.R., Chuck and Karen, Shirley, Wayne and Raleigh,  Edwina, Joyce, Bernice, Chris, Tyler, Landon, Beverly, thanks for help with MS, Rachel and Ziggy ear infection, JD and Lee, Beverly, Pam, Janet, Norman, Normand , Aunt Maxine, Summer,  for all those suffering with HIV or AIDS, cancer, addictions and all chronic and life threatening conditions.

Prayers for Employment and Financial Concerns

That God provide the blessings Lewis needs; For a new job; for my new job, for discernment and guidance in career choices; Prosperity for me and my family and that God’s abundance will bless us all; for help with government and insurance; for my finances and that I may find a job; for financial blessings and strength to face tough financial times; for guidance in making career decisions; resources for Craig to get a car; May this church know abundance in blessings and resources; Rick. For the unemployed and the underemployed, For contract at work to be renewed. So I can finally buy a home of my own, stability for the economy of this city, this nation, and our world; for the homeless and those threatened with eviction or foreclosure; sale of houses and property, help the poor and hungry, employment for Juan, for employment for my brother and cousin, job, finances, peace and health, Greg, continue to help me provide for my children/ granddaughter, Tim (job), winning cooknows , Selling of a car, financials in order, change of employment for Carol, sale of house and property, to find a job in Orlando in my profession, Mark for new job

Prayers for Other Concerns
For the poor and hungry of the world and of our own community, for all affected by wars and violence, Tammy and Brent; Geneveve S; Jasmine B; Bel P; William, Philip, and Scott; Cathy who lost her partner; Joanna, Ed, Joann, my family, Sue, Monique, Cathy, all my patients and their families; Solutions to world hunger and poverty, peace throughout the world; for Pauline, Raleigh, Wayne; Paul; Stephanie; salvation for all those who passed before us, healing and success for family and friends, for Kevin G. to find God, for Nate and his family, my evaluation, Rowland, Anderson and Barnes family, Alexander, Nancy, Adrianne, and Barbara, Pam, Debbie, Robin, Stacey, Janis, Denise, Barbara, Joan, Sheila and Neomi, my daughter for discernment to make wise decisions, give her peace, serenity and patience. Protect her and my grandbabies, my son, my family, Tommy, Barbara, Lee and Vicki, my Assist Programs and staff, homeless people, for family and friends—success and prosperity for ourselves, for Kevin G. to find God, Sebastian, Rick and Greg, Dr. A, Christian, traveling mercies, David’s prayer for peace for Lisa S, Jack and Patti, Kevin in detox, Doug, Cookie and Chris, for travel mercies; the ability to travel to Cuba, to get Roberto out of Cuba, Hector, Aucenia, Amelie, my family, friends and those who need love and compassion, forgiveness and emorional healing, Beverly, Glenn, Our daughter making life decisions that she really needs God's presence to help her make right choices and to be safe, my dog Bo, for all abused animals and people, several personal requests, for a young person about to become a father in a difficult situation; for family to be further united, sister to find happiness, daughter to further her wisdom, for friends to find happiness through God's love, protect daughter and granddaughter, Thank you to Sue, wisdom for Ariana, Lee J., for blessings for Rob and me, Bill, Jerry, David, Don, Gabriel, guidance in process for w offices, Mother and Marcelo, Dr. A and Dr. B, safe trip to China, for difficult decisions, for peace amidst conflict, Jeri D., . My boyfriend Dwaine, for wisdom, maturity to make right choices in life, Prayers for my friend Tamaria and her marriage, Alice G., Pray for salvation and healing for me and my family, Maria R (anxiety), Son Philip and family moving to Norfolk VA, Mom fell last week, my knees, William looking for work, David E.

Prayers for Those Who Have Died and Those Who Mourn

Kathy, Ed, Lamar, Don, Uncle Bob, Uncle Blackie (his wife, Duda)

Monday, April 19, 2010

Prayer Requests and Praises for the week of April 18-24

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Praise

Thanksgiving for God’s many blessings; thank you Jesus for hearing my prayers! Glory to God for a job found; thanks to God for deliverance from a time of need; Prayers of Gratitude; Thanksgiving for 31 years of Joy MCC, Thanks for all those who visited Joy MCC for the first time this week, blessings for each of them; prayers of thanksgiving for Ruby’s mother’s recovery, thank You for all Your blessings, my precious children and work family, for Glen, Edwenna, for my mother’s recovery, for many blessings, thanks for financial prayer answered

Prayers for Health and Healing

Glen’s Mother, Alice; Andy; Jennifer H.; Allen recovering from a liver transplant; Mary P; Shirley H with serious eye problem; Joe undergoing chemo for lymphoma; Brenda’s recovery from total knee replacement; Fern; Shane; Terry S.; Paula; Debbie M; Kathy S.; Orlando; Jim D.; John, Carol, Braden, Joanna, Charlie; Shirley, Sarah, Glen, Luis; Ilka, Colleen; Karen, Rob, Mark, Linda, Karen M.; Chris, Janine, Tammy, Cole, Daniel, Allyssa; Karen; Jackie; Sam; Kyle; Randy; Grace, Jill, Kathleen; Jim, Brian, Regi, Eddie, Patrick, Charn, Monteen, Greg, Laird, Lyn, Helen, Becky, Robert, Lordes, Ralph, Fern, Alex, Perla, Greg (Diabetes and strength), Nancy’s recovery, Cole, Danielle, Nearlene’s family, Pozzy, Mrs. S., Ken (Skin Cancer), Mary Lou (stage 4 cancer), Kev (blindness), Jim (heart problems and loss of sight), Jeff (mental illness), Dean (blood clots), Beth’s grandmother, Nancy, Pam, for Joe with lymphoma; Aunty Dian, Emily, Leah, Gladys, Diane’s mother—Sharon(Cancer), Linda, Paul’s brother, aunt Margaret, Lees, Jerry D., Frank D., Allen, my arm, Angelo’s surgery, aunt Peggy, Bill B., Willis M., Mike M., Don J, Margaret and Bob, Rose, Glen’s mother, for Adriane R. (breast cancer), Austin R., Pauline (vision), Alma(recovery from surgery), Tom and Tammy H., Tim (heart issues), Jeff (knee problems), Greg, for all my patients, for my mother, Justin H., Bel P. and my three sons, Terri from NC needs liver transplant pray to be able to raise money for surgery, Jim (recurring cancer), Terry in the hospital, Pam, Doug, Glenn, Sylvia, Beverly, Janet, Edwenna, Joyce, for mom to heal, Judy (surgery), Doug A. (MS), Sues (2 types of cancer),Jim (melanoma),  New wife Kathleen, our mom's, my patients, Victor and Louise, Katie (emotional health and healing), Lee S.,  Pauline eyes, Norma, Joey, Larry, Kathy, J.R., Chuck and Karen, Shirley, Wayne and Raleigh,  Edwina, Joyce, Bernice, Chris, Tyler, Landon, Beverly, thanks for help with MS, Rachel and Ziggy ear infection, thanks for financial prayer answered, for all those suffering with HIV or AIDS, cancer, addictions and all chronic and life threatening conditions.

Prayers for Employment and Financial Concerns

That God provide the blessings Lewis needs; For a new job; for my new job, for discernment and guidance in career choices; Prosperity for me and my family and that God’s abundance will bless us all; for help with government and insurance; for my finances and that I may find a job; for financial blessings and strength to face tough financial times; for guidance in making career decisions; resources for Craig to get a car; May this church know abundance in blessings and resources; Rick. For the unemployed and the underemployed, For contract at work to be renewed. So I can finally buy a home of my own, stability for the economy of this city, this nation, and our world; for the homeless and those threatened with eviction or foreclosure; sale of houses and property, help the poor and hungry, employment for Juan, for employment for my brother and cousin, job, finances, peace and health, Greg, continue to help me provide for my children/ granddaughter, Tim (job), winning cooknows , Selling of a car, financials in order, change of employment for Carol, sale of house and property, to find a job in Orlando in my profession

Prayers for Other Concerns
For the poor and hungry of the world and of our own community, for all affected by wars and violence, Tammy and Brent; Geneveve S; Jasmine B; Bel P; William, Philip, and Scott; Cathy who lost her partner; Joanna, Ed, Joann, my family, Sue, Monique, Cathy, all my patients and their families; Solutions to world hunger and poverty, peace throughout the world; for Pauline, Raleigh, Wayne; Paul; Stephanie; salvation for all those who passed before us, healing and success for family and friends, for Kevin G. to find God, for Nate and his family, my evaluation, Rowland, Anderson and Barnes family, Alexander, Nancy, Adrianne, and Barbara, Pam, Debbie, Robin, Stacey, Janis, Denise, Barbara, Joan, Sheila and Neomi, my daughter for discernment to make wise decisions, give her peace, serenity and patience. Protect her and my grandbabies, my son, my family, Tommy, Barbara, Lee and Vicki, my Assist Programs and staff, homeless people, for family and friends—success and prosperity for ourselves, for Kevin G. to find God, Sebastian, Rick and Greg, Dr. A, Christian, traveling mercies, David’s prayer for peace for Lisa S, Jack and Patti, Kevin in detox, Doug, Cookie and Chris, for travel mercies; the ability to travel to Cuba, to get Roberto out of Cuba, Hector, Aucenia, Amelie, my family, friends and those who need love and compassion, forgiveness and emorional healing, Beverly, Glenn, Our daughter making life decisions that she really needs God's presence to help her make right choices and to be safe, my dog Bo, for all abused animals and people, several personal requests, for a young person about to become a father in a difficult situation; for family to be further united, sister to find happiness, daughter to further her wisdom, for friends to find happiness through God's love, protect daughter and granddaughter, Thank you to Sue, wisdom for Ariana, Lee J., for blessings for Rob and me, Bill, Jerry, David, Don, Gabriel, guidance in process for w offices, Mother and Marcelo, Dr. A and Dr. B, safe trip to China, for difficult decisions, for peace amidst conflict, Jeri D., . My boyfriend Dwaine, for wisdom, maturity to make right choices in life, Prayers for my friend Tamaria and her marriage, Alice G., Pray for salvation and healing for me and my family

Prayers for Those Who Have Died and Those Who Mourn

Ellen; Marlene, Kathy, Ed, Virginia in Georgia, Lamar, Don, Uncle Bob


Monday, April 12, 2010

Prayer Requests and Praises for April 11-17

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Praise

Thanksgiving for God’s many blessings; thank you Jesus for hearing my prayers! Glory to God for a job found; thanks to God for deliverance from a time of need; Prayers of Gratitude; Thanksgiving for 31 years of Joy MCC, Thanks for all those who visited Joy MCC for the first time this week, blessings for each of them; prayers of thanksgiving for Ruby’s mother’s recovery, thank You for all Your blessings, my precious children and work family, for Glen, Edwenna, for my beloved partner Ed for his love, kindness, compassion, friendship and passion.

Prayers for Health and Healing

Glen’s Mother, Alice; Andy; Jennifer H.; Allen recovering from a liver transplant; Mary P; Shirley H with serious eye problem; Joe undergoing chemo for lymphoma; Brenda’s recovery from total knee replacement; Fern; Shane; Terry S.; Paula; Debbie M; Kathy S.; Orlando; Jim D.; John, Carol, Braden, Joanna, Charlie; Shirley, Sarah, Glen, Luis; Ilka, Colleen; Karen, Rob, Mark, Linda, Karen M.; Chris, Janine, Tammy, Cole, Daniel, Allyssa; Karen; Jackie; Sam; Kyle; Randy; Grace, Jill, Kathleen; Jim, Brian, Regi, Eddie, Patrick, Charn, Monteen, Greg, Laird, Lyn, Helen, Becky, Robert, Lordes, Ralph, Fern, Alex, Perla, Greg (Diabetes and strength), Nancy’s recovery, Cole, Danielle, Nearlene’s family, Pozzy, Mrs. S., Ken (Skin Cancer), Mary Lou (stage 4 cancer), Kev (blindness), Jim (heart problems and loss of sight), Jeff (mental illness), Dean (blood clots), Beth’s grandmother, Nancy, Pam, for Joe with lymphoma; Aunty Dian, Emily, Leah, Gladys, Diane’s mother—Sharon(Cancer), Linda, Paul’s brother, aunt Margaret, Lees, Jerry D., Frank D., Allen, my arm, Angelo’s surgery, aunt Peggy, Bill B., Willis M., Mike M., Don J, Margaret and Bob, Rose, Glen’s mother,for Adriane R. (breast cancer), Austin R., Pauline (vision), Alma(recovery from surgery), Tom and Tammy H., Tim (heart issues), Jeff (knee problems), Greg, for all my patients, for my mother, Justin H., Bel P. and my three sons, Terri from NC needs liver transplant pray to be able to raise money for surgery, Jim (recurring cancer), Terry in the hospital, Pam, Doug, Glenn, Sylvia, Beverly, Janet, Edwenna, Joyce, for mom to heal, Judy (surgery), Doug A. (MS), Sues (2 types of cancer),Jim (melanoma),  New wife Kathleen, our mom's, my patients, Victor and Louise, for all those suffering with HIV or AIDS, cancer, addictions and all chronic and life threatening conditions.

Prayers for Employment and Financial Concerns

That God provide the blessings Lewis needs; For a job; for discernment and guidance in career choices; Prosperity for me and my family and that God’s abundance will bless us all; for help with government and insurance; for my finances and that I may find a job; for financial blessings and strength to face tough financial times; for guidance in making career decisions; resources for Craig to get a car; May this church know abundance in blessings and resources; Rick. For the unemployed and the underemployed, For contract at work to be renewed. So I can finally buy a home of my own, stability for the economy of this city, this nation, and our world; for the homeless and those threatened with eviction or foreclosure; sale of houses and property, help the poor and hungry, employment for Juan, for employment for my brother and cousin, job, finances, peace and health, Greg, continue to help me provide for my children/ granddaughter, Tim (job), winning cooknows , Selling of a car, financials in order, change of employment for Carol

Prayers for Other Concerns
For the poor and hungry of the world and of our own community, for all affected by wars and violence, Tammy and Brent; Geneveve S; Jasmine B; Bel P; William, Philip, and Scott; Cathy who lost her partner; Joanna, Ed, Joann, my family, Sue, Monique, Cathy, all my patients and their families; Solutions to world hunger and poverty, peace throughout the world; Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson, Rev. Elder Lillie Brock; and all the leaders of MCC across the world; the Pastors, Staff , Board of Directors, Lay Delegates, all the volunteers who minister to and through Joy MCC; for Pauline, Raleigh, Wayne; Paul; Stephanie; salvation for all those who passed before us, healing and success for family and friends, for Kevin G. to find God, travelling mercies for trip to San Francisco, for Nate and his family, my evaluation, Rowland, Anderson and Barnes family, Alexander, Nancy, Adrianne, and Barbara, Pam, Debbie, Robin, Stacey, Janis, Denise, Barbara, Joan, Sheila and Neomi, my daughter for discernment to make wise decisions, give her peace, serenity and patience. Protect her and my grandbabies, my son, my family, Tommy, Barbara, Lee and Vicki, my Assist Programs and staff, homeless people, Haiti Victims, for family and friends—success and prosperity for ourselves, for Kevin G. to find God, Sebastian, Rick and Greg, Dr. A, Christian, traveling mercies, David’s prayer for peace for Lisa S, Jack and Patti, Kevin in detox, Doug, Cookie and Chris, for happiness for Kathy and Sue, travel mercies; the ability to travel to Cuba, for my brother-in-law (Robert) to leave Cuba, to get Roberto out of Cuba, Hector, Aucenia, Amelie, my family, friends and those who need love and compassion, forgiveness and emorional healing, Beverly, Glenn, Our daughter making life decisions that she really needs God's presence to help her make right choices and to be safe, my dog Bo, for all abused animals and people, several personal requests, for a young person about to become a father in a difficult situation; for family to be further united, sister to find happiness, daughter to further her wisdom, for friends to find happiness through God's love, protect daughter and granddaughter, Thank you to Sue, wisdom for Ariana, Lee J., for blessings for Rob and me, Bill, Jerry, David, Don, Gabriel, guidance in process for w offices, Mother and Marcelo, Dr. A and Dr. B, safe trip to China, for difficult decisions, for peace amidst conflict

Prayers for Those Who Have Died and Those Who Mourn

Ellen; Marlene, Kathy, Ed, Virginia in Georgia, Lamar, Don

Monday, April 5, 2010

Prayers and Praises for Week of April 4-10

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Praise

Thanksgiving for God’s many blessings; thank you Jesus for hearing my prayers! Glory to God for a job found; thanks to God for deliverance from a time of need; Prayers of Gratitude; Thanksgiving for 31 years of Joy MCC, Thanks for all those who visited Joy MCC for the first time this week, blessings for each of them; prayers of thanksgiving for Ruby’s mother’s recovery, thank You for all Your blessings, my precious children and work family, for Glen, Edwenna, for my beloved partner Ed for his love, kindness, compassion, friendship and passion.

Prayers for Health and Healing

Glen’s Mother, Alice; Andy; Jennifer H.; Allen recovering from a liver transplant; Mary P; Shirley H with serious eye problem; Joe undergoing chemo for lymphoma; Brenda’s recovery from total knee replacement; Fern; Shane; Terry S.; Paula; Debbie M; Kathy S.; Orlando; Jim D.; John, Carol, Braden, Joanna, Charlie; Shirley, Sarah, Glen, Luis; Ilka, Colleen; Karen, Rob, Mark, Linda, Karen M.; Chris, Janine, Tammy, Cole, Daniel, Allyssa; Karen; Jackie; Sam; Kyle; Randy; Grace, Jill, Kathleen; Jim, Brian, Regi, Eddie, Patrick, Charn, Monteen, Greg, Laird, Lyn, Helen, Becky, Robert, Lordes, Ralph, Fern, Alex, Perla, Greg (Diabetes and strength), Nancy’s recovery, Cole, Danielle, Nearlene’s family, Pozzy, Mrs. S., Ken (Skin Cancer), Mary Lou (stage 4 cancer), Kev (blindness), Jim (heart problems and loss of sight), Jeff (mental illness), Dean (blood clots), Beth’s grandmother, Nancy, Pam, for Joe with lymphoma; Aunty Dian, Emily, Leah, Gladys, Diane’s mother—Sharon(Cancer), Linda, Paul’s brother, aunt Margaret, Lees, Jerry D., Frank D., Allen, my arm, Angelo’s surgery, Jim (return of cancer); aunt Peggy, Bill B., Willis M., Mike M., Don J, Margaret and Bob, Rose, Glen’s mother,for Adriane R. (breast cancer), Austin R., Pauline (vision), Alma(recovery from surgery), Tom and Tammy H., Tim (heart issues), Jeff (knee problems), Greg, for all my patients, for my mother, Justin H., Bel P. and my three sons, Terri from NC needs liver transplant pray to be able to raise money for surgery, Jim (recurring cancer), Terry in the hospital, Pam, Doug, Glenn, Sylvia, Beverly, Janet, Edwenna, Joyce, for mom to heal, Judy (surgery), for all those suffering with HIV or AIDS, cancer, addictions and all chronic and life threatening conditions.

Prayers for Employment and Financial Concerns

That God provide the blessings Lewis needs; For a job; for discernment and guidance in career choices; Prosperity for me and my family and that God’s abundance will bless us all; for help with government and insurance; for my finances and that I may find a job; for financial blessings and strength to face tough financial times; for guidance in making career decisions; resources for Craig to get a car; May this church know abundance in blessings and resources; Rick. For the unemployed and the underemployed, For contract at work to be renewed. So I can finally buy a home of my own, stability for the economy of this city, this nation, and our world; for the homeless and those threatened with eviction or foreclosure; sale of houses and property, help the poor and hungry, employment for Juan, for employment for my brother and cousin, job, finances, peace and health, Greg, continue to help me provide for my chilren/ granddaughter.

Prayers for Other Concerns

For the poor and hungry of the world and of our own community, for all affected by wars and violence, Tammy and Brent; Geneveve S; Jasmine B; Bel P; William, Philip, and Scott; Cathy who lost her partner; Joanna, Ed, Joann, my family, Sue, Monique, Cathy, all my patients and their families; Solutions to world hunger and poverty, peace throughout the world; Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson, Rev. Elder Lillie Brock; and all the leaders of MCC across the world; the Pastors, Staff , Board of Directors, Lay Delegates, all the volunteers who minister to and through Joy MCC; for Pauline, Raleigh, Wayne; Paul; Stephanie; salvation for all those who passed before us, healing and success for family and friends, for Kevin G. to find God, travelling mercies for trip to San Francisco, for Nate and his family, my evaluation, Rowland, Anderson and Barnes family, Alexander, Nancy, Adrianne, and Barbara, Pam, Debbie, Robin, Stacey, Janis, Denise, Barbara, Joan, Sheila and Neomi, my daughter for discernment to make wise decisions, give her peace, serenity and patience. Protect her and my grandbabies, my son, my family, Tommy, Barbara, Lee and Vicki, my Assist Programs and staff, homeless people, Haiti Victims, for family and friends—success and prosperity for ourselves, for Kevin G. to find God, Sebastian, Rick and Greg, Dr. A, Christian, traveling mercies, David’s prayer for peace for Lisa S, Jack and Patti, Kevin in detox, Doug, Cookie and Chris, for happiness for Kathy and Sue, travel mercies; the ability to travel to Cuba, for my brother-in-law (Robert) to leave Cuba, to get Roberto out of Cuba, Hector, Aucenia, Amelie, my family, friends and those who need love and compassion, forgiveness and emorional healing, Beverly, Glenn, Our daughter making life decisions that she really needs God's presence to help her make right choices and to be safe, my dog Bo, for all abused animals and people, several personal requests, for a young person about to become a father in a difficult situation; for family to be further united, sister to find happiness, daughter to further her wisdom, for friends to find happiness through God's love, protect daughter and granddaughter, Thank you to Sue, wisdom for Ariana, Lee J., for blessings for Rob and me,

Prayers for Those Who Have Died and Those Who Mourn

Ellen; Marlene, Gene’s mother, Rev. Peter T’s mother, Kathy, Ed, Virginia in Georgia, Lamar, Don

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Prayer Requests for the Week of March 28-April 3

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Praise

Thanksgiving for God’s many blessings; thank you Jesus for hearing my prayers! Glory to God for a job found; thanks to God for deliverance from a time of need; Prayers of Gratitude; Thanksgiving for 31 years of Joy MCC, Thanks for all those who visited Joy MCC for the first time this week, blessings for each of them; prayers of thanksgiving for Ruby’s mother’s recovery, thank You for all Your blessings, my precious children and work family, for Glen, Edwenna, for my beloved partner Ed for his love, kindness, compassion, friendship and passion.

Prayers for Health and Healing

Glen’s Mother, Alice; Andy; Jennifer H.; Allen recovering from a liver transplant; Mary P; Shirley H with serious eye problem; Joe undergoing chemo for lymphoma; Brenda’s recovery from total knee replacement; Fern; Shane; Terry S.; Paula; Debbie M; Kathy S.; Orlando; Jim D.; John, Carol, Braden, Joanna, Charlie; Shirley, Sarah, Glen, Luis; Ilka, Colleen; Karen, Rob, Mark, Linda, Karen M.; Chris, Janine, Tammy, Cole, Daniel, Allyssa; Karen; Jackie; Sam; Kyle; Randy; Grace, Jill, Kathleen; Jim, Brian, Regi, Eddie, Patrick, Charn, Monteen, Greg, Laird, Lyn, Helen, Becky, Robert, Lordes, Ralph, Fern, Alex, Perla, Greg (Diabetes and strength), Nancy’s recovery, Cole, Danielle, Nearlene’s family, Pozzy, Mrs. S., Ken (Skin Cancer), Mary Lou (stage 4 cancer), Kev (blindness), Jim (heart problems and loss of sight), Jeff (mental illness), Dean (blood clots), Beth’s grandmother, Nancy, Pam, for Joe with lymphoma; Aunty Dian, Emily, Leah, Gladys, Diane’s mother—Sharon(Cancer), Linda, Paul’s brother, aunt Margaret, Lees, Jerry D., Frank D., Allen, my arm, Angelo’s surgery, Jim (return of cancer); aunt Peggy, Bill B., Willis M., Mike M., Don J, Margaret and Bob, Rose, Glen’s mother,for Adriane R. (breast cancer), Austin R., Pauline (vision), Alma(recovery from surgery), Tom and Tammy H., Tim (heart issues), Jeff (knee problems), Greg, for all my patients, for my mother, Justin H., Bel P. and my three sons, Terri from NC needs liver transplant pray to be able to raise money for surgery, Jim (recurring cancer), for all those suffering with HIV or AIDS, cancer, addictions and all chronic and life threatening conditions.

Prayers for Employment and Financial Concerns

That God provide the blessings Lewis needs; For a job; for discernment and guidance in career choices; Prosperity for me and my family and that God’s abundance will bless us all; for help with government and insurance; for my finances and that I may find a job; for financial blessings and strength to face tough financial times; for guidance in making career decisions; resources for Craig to get a car; May this church know abundance in blessings and resources; Rick. For the unemployed and the underemployed, For contract at work to be renewed. So I can finally buy a home of my own, stability for the economy of this city, this nation, and our world; for the homeless and those threatened with eviction or foreclosure; sale of houses and property, help the poor and hungry, employment for Juan, for employment for my brother and cousin, job, finances, peace and health, Greg

Prayers for Other Concerns

For the poor and hungry of the world and of our own community, for all affected by wars and violence, Tammy and Brent; Geneveve S; Jasmine B; Bel P; William, Philip, and Scott; Cathy who lost her partner; Joanna, Eddie, Joann, my family, Sue, Monique, Cathy, all my patients and their families; Solutions to world hunger and poverty, peace throughout the world; Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson, Rev. Elder Lillie Brock; and all the leaders of MCC across the world; the Pastors, Staff , Board of Directors, Lay Delegates, all the volunteers who minister to and through Joy MCC; for Pauline, Raleigh, Wayne; Paul; Stephanie; salvation for all those who passed before us, healing and success for family and friends, for Kevin G. to find God, travelling mercies for trip to San Francisco, for Nate and his family, my evaluation, Rowland, Anderson and Barnes family, Alexander, Nancy, Adrianne, and Barbara, Pam, Debbie, Robin, Stacey, Janis, Denise, Barbara, Joan, Sheila and Neomi, my daughter for discernment to make wise decisions, give her peace, serenity and patience. Protect her and my grandbabies, my son, my family, Tommy, Barbara, Lee and Vicki, my Assist Programs and staff, homeless people, Haiti Victims, for family and friends—success and prosperity for ourselves, for Kevin G. to find God, Sebastian, Rick and Greg, Dr. A, Christian, traveling mercies, David’s prayer for peace for Lisa S, Jack and Patti, Kevin in detox, Doug, Cookie and Chris, for happiness for Kathy and Sue, travel mercies; the ability to travel to Cuba, for my brother-in-law (Robert) to leave Cuba, to get Roberto out of Cuba, Hector, Aucenia, Amelie, my family, friends and those who need love and compassion, forgiveness and emorional healing, Beverly, Glenn, Our daughter making life decisions that she really needs God's presence to help her make right choices and to be safe, my dog Bo, for all abused animals and people, several personal requests, for a young person about to become a father in a difficult situation

Prayers for Those Who Have Died and Those Who Mourn

Ellen; Marlene, Gene’s mother, Rev. Peter T’s mother, Kathy, Ed, Virginia in Georgia,

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Prayers and Praises for Week of March 21-27

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Praise

Thanksgiving for God’s many blessings; thank you Jesus for hearing my prayers! Glory to God for a job found; thanks to God for deliverance from a time of need; Prayers of Gratitude; Thanksgiving for 31 years of Joy MCC, Thanks for all those who visited Joy MCC for the first time this week, blessings for each of them; prayers of thanksgiving for Ruby’s mother’s recovery, thank You for all Your blessings, my precious children and work family, for Glen, Edwenna, for my beloved partner Ed—I want to share my most warmest gratitude for all our memorable moments; thanks for Sue and our marriage and life together

Prayers for Health and Healing

Glen’s Mother, Alice; Andy; Jennifer H.; Allen recovering from a liver transplant; Mary P; Shirley H with serious eye problem; Joe undergoing chemo for lymphoma; Brenda’s recovery from total knee replacement; Fern; Shane; Terry S.; Paula; Debbie M; Kathy S.; Orlando; Jim D.; John, Carol, Braden, Joanna, Charlie; Shirley, Sarah, Glen, Luis; Ilka, Colleen; Karen, Rob, Mark, Linda, Karen M.; Chris, Janine, Tammy, Cole, Daniel, Allyssa; Karen; Jackie; Sam; Kyle; Randy; Grace, Jill, Kathleen; Jim, Brian, Regi, Eddie, Patrick, Charn, Monteen, Greg, Laird, Lyn, Helen, Becky, Robert, Lordes, Ralph, Fern, Alex, Perla, Greg, Nancy’s recovery, Cole, Danielle, Nearlene’s family, Pozzy, Mrs. S., Ken (Skin Cancer), Mary Lou (stage 4 cancer), Kev (blindness), Jim (heart problems and loss of sight), Jeff (mental illness), Dean (blood clots), Beth’s grandmother, Nancy, Pam, for Joe with lymphoma; Aunty Dian, Emily, Leah, Gladys, Diane’s mother—Sharon(Cancer), Linda, Paul’s brother, aunt Margaret, Lees, Alma, Jerry D., Frank D., Allen, my arm, Angelo’s surgery, Jim (return of cancer); aunt Peggy, Bill B., Willis M., Mike M., Don J, Margaret and Bob, Rose, Glen’s mother,for Adriane R. (breast cancer), Austin R., Pauline (vision), Alma(recovery from surgery), Tom and Tammy H., Tim (heart issues), Jeff (knee problems), Greg, for all my patients, for my mother, Justin H., for all those suffering with HIV or AIDS, cancer, addictions and all chronic and life threatening conditions.

Prayers for Employment and Financial Concerns

That God provide the blessings Lewis needs; For a job; for discernment and guidance in career choices; Prosperity for me and my family and that God’s abundance will bless us all; for help with government and insurance; for my finances and that I may find a job; for financial blessings and strength to face tough financial times; for guidance in making career decisions; resources for Craig to get a car; May this church know abundance in blessings and resources; Rick. For the unemployed and the underemployed; stability for the economy of this city, this nation, and our world; for the homeless and those threatened with eviction or foreclosure; sale of houses and property, help the poor and hungry, employment for Juan, for employment for my brother and cousin, job, finances, peace and health, Greg

Prayers for Other Concerns

For the poor and hungry of the world and of our own community, for all affected by wars and violence, Tammy and Brent; Geneveve S; Jasmine B; Bel P; William, Philip, and Scott; Cathy who lost her partner; Joanna, Eddie, Joann, my family, Sue, Monique, Cathy, all my patients and their families; Solutions to world hunger and poverty, peace throughout the world; Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson, Rev. Elder Lillie Brock; and all the leaders of MCC across the world; the Pastors, Staff , Board of Directors, Lay Delegates, all the volunteers who minister to and through Joy MCC; for Pauline, Raleigh, Wayne; Paul; Stephanie; salvation for all those who passed before us, healing and success for family and friends, for Kevin G. to find God, travelling mercies for trip to San Francisco, for Nate and his family, my evaluation, Rowland, Anderson and Barnes family, Alexander, Nancy, Adrianne, and Barbara, Pam, Debbie, Robin, Stacey, Janis, Denise, Barbara, Joan, Sheila and Neomi, my daughter for discernment to make wise decisions, give her peace, serenity and patience. Protect her and my grandbabies, my son, my family, Tommy, Barbara, Lee and Vicki, my Assist Programs and staff, homeless people, Haiti Victims, for family and friends—success and prosperity for ourselves, for Kevin G. to find God, Sebastian, Rick and Greg, Dr. A, Christian, traveling mercies, David’s prayer for peace for Lisa S, Jack and Patti, Kevin in detox, Doug, Cookie and Chris, for happiness for Kathy and Sue, travel mercies; the ability to travel to Cuba, for my brother-in-law (Robert) to leave Cuba; Hector, Aucenia, Amelie, my family, friends and those who need love and compassion, forgiveness and emorional healing, Beverly, Glenn

Prayers for Those Who Have Died and Those Who Mourn

Ellen; Marlene, Gene’s mother, Rev. Peter T’s mother, Kathy, Ed, Virginia in Georgia,

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Prayers and Praises for Week of March 14-20

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Praise

Thanksgiving for God’s many blessings; thank you Jesus for hearing my prayers! Glory to God for a job found; thanks to God for deliverance from a time of need; Prayers of Gratitude; Thanksgiving for 31 years of Joy MCC, Thanks for all those who visited Joy MCC for the first time this week, blessings for each of them; prayers of thanksgiving for Ruby’s mother’s recovery, thank You for all Your blessings, my precious children and work family, for Glen, Edwenna, for my beloved partner Ed—I want to share my most warmest gratitude for all our memorable moments

Prayers for Health and Healing

Andy; Jennifer H.; Allen recovering from a liver transplant; Mary P; Shirley H with serious eye problem; Joe undergoing chemo for lymphoma; Brenda’s recovery from total knee replacement; Fern; Shane; Terry S.; Paula; Debbie M; Kathy S.; Orlando; Jim D.; John, Carol, Braden, Joanna, Charlie; Shirley, Sarah, Glen, Luis; Ilka, Colleen; Karen, Rob, Mark, Linda, Karen M.; Chris, Janine, Tammy, Cole, Daniel, Allyssa; Karen; Jackie; Sam; Kyle; Randy; Grace, Jill, Kathleen; Jim, Brian, Regi, Eddie, Patrick, Charn, Monteen, Greg, Laird, Lyn, Helen, Becky, Robert, Lordes, Ralph, Fern, Alex, Perla,Greg, Nancy’s recovery, Nearlene’s family, Pozzy, Mrs. S., Ken (Skin Cancer), Mary Lou (stage 4 cancer), Kev (blindness), Jim (heart problems and loss of sight), Jeff (mental illness), Dean (blood clots), Beth’s grandmother, Nancy, Pam, for Joe with lymphoma; Aunty Dian, Emily, Leah, Gladys, Diane’s mother—Sharon(Cancer), Linda, Paul’s brother, aunt Margaret, Lees, Alma, Jerry D., Frank D., Allen, my arm, Angelo’s surgery, Jim (return of cancer); aunt Peggy, Bill B., Willis M., Mike M., Don J, Margaret and Bob, Rose, Glen’s mother,
for Adriane R. (breast cancer), Bill b., Austin R., Pauline (vision), Alma(recovery from surgery), Tom and Tammy H., Tim (heart issues) For all those suffering with HIV or AIDS, cancer, addictions and all chronic and life threatening conditions.

Prayers for Employment and Financial Concerns

That God provide the blessings Lewis needs; For a job; for discernment and guidance in career choices; Prosperity for me and my family and that God’s abundance will bless us all; for help with government and insurance; for my finances and that I may find a job; for financial blessings and strength to face tough financial times; for guidance in making career decisions; resources for Craig to get a car; May this church know abundance in blessings and resources; Rick. For the unemployed and the underemployed; stability for the economy of this city, this nation, and our world; for the homeless and those threatened with eviction or foreclosure; sale of houses and property, help the poor and hungry, employment for Juan, for employment for my brother and cousin, job, finances, peace and health

Prayers for Other Concerns

For the poor and hungry of the world and of our own community, for all affected by wars and violence, Tammy and Brent; Geneveve S; Jasmine B; Bel P; William, Philip, and Scott; Cathy who lost her partner; Joanna, Eddie, Joann, my family, Sue, Monique, Cathy, all my patients and their families; Solutions to world hunger and poverty, peace throughout the world; Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson, Rev. Elder Lillie Brock; and all the leaders of MCC across the world; the Pastors, Staff , Board of Directors, Lay Delegates, all the volunteers who minister to and through Joy MCC; for Pauline, Raleigh, Wayne; Paul; Stephanie; salvation for all those who passed before us, healing and success for family and friends, for Kevin G. to find God, travelling mercies for trip to San Francisco, for Nate and his family, my evaluation, Rowland, Anderson and Barnes family, Alexander, Nancy, Adrianne, and Barbara,
Pam, Debbie, Robin, Stacey, Janis, Denise, Barbara, Joan, Sheila and Neomi, my daughter for discernment to make wise decisions, give her peace, serenity and patience. Protect her and my grandbabies, my son, my family
Tommy, Barbara, Lee and Vicki, my Assist Programs and staff, homeless people, Haiti Victims, for family and friends—success and prosperity for ourselves, for Kevin G. to find God, Sebastian, Rick and Greg, Dr. A, Christian, traveling mercies, David’s prayer for peace for Lisa S, Jack and Patti, Kevin in detox, Doug, Cookie and Chris

Prayers for Those Who Have Died and Those Who Mourn

Ellen; Marlene, Gene’s mother, Rev. Peter T’s mother, Kathy, Ed, Virginia in Georgia,

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Prayer Requests and Praises for the week of February March 7-March 13

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Praise


Thanksgiving for God’s many blessings; thank you Jesus for hearing my prayers! Glory to God for a job found; thanks to God for deliverance from a time of need; Prayers of Gratitude; Thanksgiving for 31 years of Joy MCC, Thanks for all those who visited Joy MCC for the first time this week, blessings for each of them; For safe return to Texas of Chaz; prayers of thanksgiving for Ruby’s mother’s recovery, thank You for all Your blessings, my precious children and work family, for Glen, Edwenna, for my beloved partner Ed—I want to share my most warmest gratitude for all our memorable moments

Prayers for Health and Healing

Andy; Ruby’s mother; Jennifer H.; Allen recovering from a liver transplant; Mary P; Shirley H with serious eye problem; Joe undergoing chemo for lymphoma; Brenda’s recovery from total knee replacement; Fern; Shane; Terry S.; Paula; Debbie M; Kathy S.; Orlando; Jim D.; John, Carol, Braden, Joanna, Charlie; Shirley, Sarah, Glen, Luis; Ilka, Colleen; Karen, Rob, Mark, Linda, Karen M.; Chris, Janine, Tammy, Cole, Daniel, Allyssa; Karen; Jackie; Sam; Kyle; Randy; Grace, Jill, Kathleen; Jim, Brian, Regi, Eddie, Patrick, Charn, Monteen, Greg, Laird, Lyn, Helen, Becky, Robert, Lordes, Ralph, Fern, Alex, Perla,Greg, Nancy’s recovery, Nearlene’s family, Pozzy, Mrs. S., Ken (Skin Cancer), Mary Lou (stage 4 cancer), Kev (blindness), Jim (heart problems and loss of sight), Jeff (mental illness), Dean (blood clots), Beth’s grandmother, Nancy, Pam, for Joe with lymphoma; Aunty Dian, Emily, Leah, Gladys, Diane’s mother—Sharon(Cancer), Linda, Paul’s brother, aunt Margaret, Lees, Alma, Jerry D., Frank D., Allen, my arm, Angelo’s surgery, Jim (return of cancer); aunt Peggy, Bill B., Willis M., Mike M., Don J, Margaret and Bob, Rose, For all those suffering with HIV or AIDS, cancer, addictions and all chronic and life threatening conditions.

Prayers for Employment and Financial Concerns

That God provide the blessings Lewis needs; For a job; for discernment and guidance in career choices; Prosperity for me and my family and that God’s abundance will bless us all; for help with government and insurance; for my finances and that I may find a job; for financial blessings and strength to face tough financial times; for guidance in making career decisions; resources for Craig to get a car; May this church know abundance in blessings and resources; Rick. For the unemployed and the underemployed; stability for the economy of this city, this nation, and our world; for the homeless and those threatened with eviction or foreclosure; sale of houses and property, help the poor and hungry, employment for Juan, for employment for my brother and cousin, job, finances, peace and health

Prayers for Other Concerns

For the poor and hungry of the world and of our own community, for all affected by wars and violence, Tammy and Brent; Geneveve S; Jasmine B; Bel P; William, Philip, and Scott; Cathy who lost her partner; Joanna, Eddie, Joann, my family, Sue, Monique, Cathy, all my patients and their families; Solutions to world hunger and poverty, peace throughout the world; Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson, Rev. Elder Lillie Brock; and all the leaders of MCC across the world; the Pastors, Staff , Board of Directors, Lay Delegates, all the volunteers who minister to and through Joy MCC; for Pauline, Raleigh, Wayne; Paul; Stephanie; salvation for all those who passed before us, healing and success for family and friends, for Kevin G. to find God, travelling mercies for trip to San Francisco, for Nate and his family, my evaluation, Rowland, Anderson and Barnes family, Alexander, Nancy, Adrianne, and Barbara, Tommy, Barbara, Lee and Vicki, my Assist Programs and staff, homeless people, Haiti Victims, for family and friends—success and prosperity for ourselves, for Kevin G. to find God, Sebastian, Rick and Greg, Dr. A, Christian, traveling mercies, David’s prayer for peace for Lisa S, Jack and Patti, Kevin in detox

Prayers for Those Who Have Died and Those Who Mourn

Jesus M.; Joe E.; Tami; Ellen; Marlene, Gene’s mother, Rev. Peter T’s mother, Kathy, Ed, Virginia in Georgia,

Monday, March 1, 2010

Prayer requests for the week of February 28-March 6

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Praise:  Thanksgiving for God’s many blessings; thank you Jesus for hearing my prayers! Glory to God for a job found; thanks to God for deliverance from a time of need; Prayers of Gratitude; Thanksgiving for 31 years of Joy MCC, Thanks for all those who visited Joy MCC for the first time this week, blessings for each of them; s of Chaz; prayers of thanksgiving for Ruby’s mother’s recovery, thank You for all Your blessings, my precious children and work family, for Glen, Edwenna

Prayers for Health and Healing:  Andy; Jennifer H.; Allen recovering from a liver transplant; Mary P; Shirley H with serious eye problem; Brenda’s recovery from total knee replacement; Fern; Shane; Terry S.; Paula; Debbie M; Kathy S.; Orlando; Jim D.; John, Carol, Braden, Joanna, Charlie; Shirley, Sarah, Glen, Luis; Ilka, Colleen; Karen, Rob, Mark, Linda, Karen M.; Chris, Janine, Tammy, Cole, Daniel, Allyssa; Karen; Jackie; Sam; Kyle; Randy; Grace, Jill, Kathleen; Jim, Brian, Regi, Eddie, Patrick, Charn, Monteen, Greg, Laird, Lyn, Helen, Becky, Robert, Lordes, Ralph, Fern, Alex, Perla,Greg, Nancy, Nearlene’s family, Pozzy, Mrs. S., Ken (Skin Cancer), Mary Lou (stage 4 cancer), Kev (blindness), Jim (heart problems and loss of sight), Jeff (mental illness), Dean (blood clots), Beth’s grandmother, Nancy, Pam, for Joe with lymphoma; Aunty Dian, Emily, Leah, Gladys, Diane’s mother—Sharon(Cancer), Linda, Paul’s brother, aunt Margaret, Lees, Alma, Jerry D., Frank D., my arm, Angelo’s surgery; Mary L (well-being), Jim (cancer returned), Greg G., Tim (back surgery), Robert F. (Ultrasound), Darryl’s recovery. For all those suffering with HIV or AIDS, cancer, addictions and all chronic and life threatening conditions.

Prayers for Employment and Financial Concerns:  That God provide the blessings Lewis needs; For a job; for discernment and guidance in career choices; Prosperity for me and my family and that God’s abundance will bless us all; for help with government and insurance; for my finances and that I may find a job; for financial blessings and strength to face tough financial times; for guidance in making career decisions; resources for Craig to get a car; May this church know abundance in blessings and resources; Rick. For the unemployed and the underemployed; stability for the economy of this city, this nation, and our world; for the homeless and those threatened with eviction or foreclosure; sale of houses and property, help the poor and hungry, employment for Juan, for employment for my brother and cousin, Barbara A.

Prayers for Other Concerns:  For the poor and hungry of the world and of our own community, for all affected by wars and violence, Tammy and Brent; Geneveve S; Jasmine B; Bel P; William, Philip, and Scott; Cathy who lost her partner; Joanna, Eddie, Joann, my family, Sue, Monique, Cathy, all my patients and their families; Solutions to world hunger and poverty, peace throughout the world; Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson, Rev. Elder Lillie Brock; and all the leaders of MCC across the world; the Pastors, Staff , Board of Directors, Lay Delegates, all the volunteers who minister to and through Joy MCC; for Pauline, Raleigh, Wayne; Paul; Stephanie; salvation for all those who passed before us, healing and success for family and friends, for Kevin G. to find God, travelling mercies for trip to San Francisco, for Nate and his family, my evaluation, Rowland, Anderson and Barnes family, Alexander, Nancy, Adrianne, and Barbara, Tommy, Barbara, Lee and Vicki, my Assist Programs and staff, homeless people, Haiti Victims, for family and friends—success and prosperity for ourselves, for Kevin G. to find God, Sebastian, Rick and Greg, Dr. A., Joann, Joanna, Eddie, Christian, traveling mercies

Prayers for Those Who Have Died and Those Who Mourn Them:  Jesus M.; Joe E.; Tami; Ellen; Marlene, Gene’s mother, Rev. Peter T’s mother, Kathy

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Prayer requests for the week of February 21-27

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Praise
Thanksgiving for God’s many blessings; thank you Jesus for hearing my prayers! Glory to God for a job found; thanks to God for deliverance from a time of need; Prayers of Gratitude; Thanksgiving for 31 years of Joy MCC, Thanks for all those who visited Joy MCC for the first time this week, blessings for each of them; For safe return to Texas of Chaz; prayers of thanksgiving for Ruby’s mother’s recovery, thank You for all Your blessings, my precious children and work family, for Glen, Edwenna
Prayers for Health and Healing
Andy; Ruby’s mother; Allen recovering from surgery; Jennifer H.; Allen recovering from a liver transplant; Mary P; Shirley H with serious eye problem; Joe undergoing chemo for lymphoma; Brenda’s recovery from total knee replacement; Fern; Shane; Terry S.; Paula; Debbie M; Kathy S.; Orlando; Jim D.; John, Carol, Braden, Joanna, Charlie; Shirley, Sarah, Glen, Luis; Ilka, Colleen; Karen, Rob, Mark, Linda, Karen M.; Chris, Janine, Tammy, Cole, Daniel, Allyssa; Karen; Jackie; Sam; Kyle; Randy; Grace, Jill, Kathleen; Jim, Brian, Regi, Eddie, Patrick, Charn, Monteen, Greg, Laird, Lyn, Helen, Becky, Robert, Lordes, Ralph, Fern, Alex, Perla,Greg, Nancy’s recovery, Nearlene’s family, Pozzy, Mrs. S., Ken (Skin Cancer), Mary Lou (stage 4 cancer), Kev (blindness), Jim (heart problems and loss of sight), Jeff (mental illness), Dean (blood clots), Beth’s grandmother, Nancy, Pam, for Joe with lymphoma; Aunty Dian, Emily, Leah, Gladys, Sharon, Diane’s mother, Linda, Paul’s brother, aunt Margaret, Lees, Alma, Jerry D., Frank D., Allen, my arm, Angelo’s surgery;  For all those suffering with HIV or AIDS, cancer, addictions and all chronic and life threatening conditions.
Prayers for Employment and Financial Concerns
That God provide the blessings Lewis needs; For a job; for discernment and guidance in career choices; Prosperity for me and my family and that God’s abundance will bless us all; for help with government and insurance; for my finances and that I may find a job; for financial blessings and strength to face tough financial times; for guidance in making career decisions; resources for Craig to get a car; May this church know abundance in blessings and resources; Rick. For the unemployed and the underemployed; stability for the economy of this city, this nation, and our world; for the homeless and those threatened with eviction or foreclosure; sale of houses and property, help the poor and hungry, employment for Juan, for employment for my brother and cousin,
Prayers for Other Concerns
For the poor and hungry of the world and of our own community, for all affected by wars and violence, Tammy and Brent; Geneveve S; Jasmine B; Bel P; William, Philip, and Scott; Cathy who lost her partner; Joanna, Eddie, Joann, my family, Sue, Monique, Cathy, all my patients and their families; Solutions to world hunger and poverty, peace throughout the world; Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson, Rev. Elder Lillie Brock; and all the leaders of MCC across the world; the Pastors, Staff , Board of Directors, Lay Delegates, all the volunteers who minister to and through Joy MCC; for Pauline, Raleigh, Wayne; Paul; Stephanie; salvation for all those who passed before us, healing and success for family and friends, for Kevin G. to find God, travelling mercies for trip to San Francisco, for Nate and his family, my evaluation, Rowland, Anderson and Barnes family, Alexander, Nancy, Adrianne, and Barbara, Tommy, Barbara, Lee and Vicki, my Assist Programs and staff, homeless people, Haiti Victims, for family and friends—success and prosperity for ourselves, for Kevin G. to find God, Sebastian, Rick and Greg, Dr. A., Joann, Joanna, Eddie, Christian, traveling mercies
Prayers for Those Who Have Died and Those Who Mourn
Jesus M.; Joe E.; Tami; Ellen; Marlene, Gene’s mother, Rev. Peter T’s mother, Kathy

Monday, February 15, 2010

Prayer Requests for the week of February 14-20, 2010

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Praise


Thanksgiving for God’s many blessings; thank you Jesus for hearing my prayers! Glory to God for a job found; thanks to God for deliverance from a time of need; Prayers of Gratitude; Thanksgiving for 31 years of Joy MCC, Thanks for all those who visited Joy MCC for the first time this week, blessings for each of them; For safe return to Texas of Chaz; prayers of thanksgiving for Ruby’s mother’s recovery, thank You for all Your blessings, my precious children and work family, for Glen, Edwenna

Prayers for Health and Healing

Andy; Ruby’s mother; Allen recovering from surgery; Jennifer H.; Allen recovering from a liver transplant; Mary P; Shirley H with serious eye problem; Joe undergoing chemo for lymphoma; Brenda’s total knee replacement on Feb 18.; Fern; Shane; Terry S.; Paula; Debbie M; Kathy S.; Orlando; Jim D.; John, Carol, Braden, Joanna, Charlie; Shirley, Sarah, Glen, Luis; Ilka, Colleen; Karen, Rob, Mark, Linda, Karen M.; Chris, Janine, Tammy, Cole, Daniel, Allyssa; Karen; Jackie; Sam; Kyle; Randy; Grace, Jill, Kathleen; Jim, Brian, Regi, Eddie, Patrick, Charn, Monteen, Greg, Laird, Lyn, Helen, Becky, Robert, Lordes, Ralph, Fern, Alex, Perla,Greg, Nancy’s recovery, Nearlene’s family, Pozzy, Mrs. S., Ken (Skin Cancer), Mary Lou (stage 4 cancer), Kev (blindness), Jim (heart problems and loss of sight), Jeff (mental illness), Dean (blood clots), Beth’s grandmother, Nancy, Pam, for Joe with lymphoma; for Michael, for Beverly and Alma after a car accident, for Hank L (heart problems), my sister for good health,  for all those suffering with HIV or AIDS, cancer, addictions and all chronic and life threatening conditions.

Prayers for Employment and Financial Concerns

That God provide the blessings Lewis needs; For a job; for discernment and guidance in career choices; Prosperity for me and my family and that God’s abundance will bless us all; for help with government and insurance; for my finances and that I may find a job; for financial blessings and strength to face tough financial times; for guidance in making career decisions; resources for Craig to get a car; May this church know abundance in blessings and resources; Rick. For the unemployed and the underemployed; stability for the economy of this city, this nation, and our world; for the homeless and those threatened with eviction or foreclosure; sale of houses and property, help the poor and hungry, employment for Juan

Prayers for Other Concerns

For the poor and hungry of the world and of our own community, for all affected by wars and violence, Tammy and Brent; Geneveve S; Jasmine B; Bel P; William, Philip, and Scott; Cathy who lost her partner; Joanna, Eddie, Joann, my family, Sue, Monique, Cathy, all my patients and their families; Solutions to world hunger and poverty, peace throughout the world; Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson, Rev. Elder Lillie Brock; and all the leaders of MCC across the world; the Pastors, Staff , Board of Directors, Lay Delegates, all the volunteers who minister to and through Joy MCC; for Pauline, Raleigh, Wayne; Paul; Stephanie; salvation for all those who passed before us, healing and success for family and friends, for Kevin G. to find God, travelling mercies for trip to San Francisco, for Nate and his family, my evaluation, Rowland, Anderson and Barnes family, Alexander, Nancy, Adrianne, and Barbara, Tommy, Barbara, Lee and Vicki, my Assist Programs and staff, homeless people, Haiti Victims, for family and friends—success and prosperity for ourselves, for Kevin G. to find God, for Sylvia in her loss, for the family of David G., for son and Mark's relationship

Prayers for Those Who Have Died and Those Who Mourn

Jesus M.; Joe E.; Tami; Ellen; Marlene, Gene’s mother, Rev. Peter T’s mother, Sandy G.

Monday, February 8, 2010

Prayers for the Week of February 7-13

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Praise:  Thanksgiving for God’s many blessings; thank you Jesus for hearing my prayers! Glory to God for a job found; thanks to God for deliverance from a time of need; Prayers of Gratitude; For safe return to Texas of Chaz; prayers of thanksgiving for Ruby’s mother’s recovery, thank You for all Your blessings, my precious children and work family

Prayers for Health and Healing:  Andy; Ruby’s mother; Allen recovering from surgery; Jennifer H.; Allen recovering from a liver transplant; Mary P; Shirley H with serious eye problem; Joe undergoing chemo for lymphoma; Brenda’s total knee replacement on Feb 18.; Fern; Shane; Terry S.; Paula; Debbie M; Kathy S.; Orlando; Jim D.; John, Carol, Braden, Joanna, Charlie; Shirley, Sarah, Glen, Luis; Ilka, Colleen; Karen, Rob, Mark, Linda, Karen M.; Chris, Janine, Tammy, Cole, Daniel, Allyssa; Karen; Jackie; Sam; Kyle; Randy; Grace, Jill, Kathleen; Jim, Brian, Regi, Eddie, Patrick, Charn, Monteen, Greg, Laird, Lyn, Helen, Becky, Robert, Lordes, Ralph, Fern, Alex, Perla,Greg, Nancy’s recovery, Nearlene’s family, Pozzy, Mrs. S., Ken (Skin Cancer), Mary Lou (stage 4 cancer), Kev (blindness), Jim (heart problems and loss of sight), Jeff (mental illness), Dean (blood clots), My friend Hank (heart cath), Beth’s grandmother, Doug, for all those suffering with HIV or AIDS, cancer, addictions and all chronic and life threatening conditions.

Prayers for Employment and Financial Concerns:  That God provide the blessings Lewis needs; For a job; for discernment and guidance in career choices; Prosperity for me and my family and that God’s abundance will bless us all; for help with government and insurance; for my finances and that I may find a job; for financial blessings and strength to face tough financial times; for guidance in making career decisions; resources for Craig to get a car; may this church know abundance in blessings and resources; Rick. For the unemployed and the underemployed; stability for the economy of this city, this nation, and our world; for the homeless and those threatened with eviction or foreclosure; Quick sale of houses and property, for my son, Jeff for interview and work.

Prayers for Other Concerns:  For the poor and hungry of the world and of our own community, for all affected by wars and violence, Tammy and Brent; Geneveve S; Jasmine B; Bel P; William, Philip, and Scott; Cathy who lost her partner; Joanna, Eddie, Joann, my family, Sue, Monique, Cathy, all my patients and their families; Solutions to world hunger and poverty, peace throughout the world; for Pauline, Raleigh, Wayne; Paul; Stephanie; salvation for all those who passed before us, healing and success for family and friends, for Kevin G. to find God, travelling mercies for trip to San Francisco, for Nate and his family, my evaluation, Rowland, Anderson and Barnes family, Alexander, Nancy, Adrianne, and Barbara, Tommy, Barbara, Lee and Vicki, my Assist Programs and staff, homeless people, Haiti Victims

Prayers for Those Who Have Died and Those Who Mourn:  Jesus M.; Joe E.; Tami; Ellen; Marlene, Gene’s mother, Rev. Peter T’s mother, Hugh "Corky" and his family