March 30th 2009

J.W.--My grandmother, Ann Coates went into the hospital last night. She is currently in the ICU and is experiencing atrial fibrillation. (Her heart is not pumping correctly and is failing to empty in one chamber.) She also has some sort of systemic infection (sepsis). They are treating all with IV anibiotics and other medications but monitoring heart rate, blood pressure, and potential clots in her system. She's 88 years old and pretty fragile, but in good spirits, and the doctors seem fairly confident that all of this can be regulated with medication. Thanks!Jennifer

March 22nd 2009

• S.P.--Please pray for our family. We are having very trying times right now.
• H.S.--Jess...he's going through hard times.
• A.P.--Pray for my son Ricky & daughter Shavasha. Also for the family that took my family in--Abe, Thelma, Ema, Roque.
• R.C.--I would like a prayer that my son Ricky Jr. will get well soon and that the Lord will work in me and Angela's life as well as our friends & family.
• A.A.--Dr. F. Castaneda.
• T.S.--Our safety..trip back to WI. We're staying in Tx for a week. Pray for my 3 kids to live w/me full custody & move to Tx.
• S.C.--Good health.
• R.E.--Pray for the Connection Church, the World.
• M.& S .M.--Mike & I attended Gary Chapman's "Toward a Growing Marriage" Conference yesterday. It was such a blessing. We had a breakthrough for our relationship between each other & with God. Please pray that God continues to work with us.
• C. & E. L.--Pray for Grandma experiencing great pain in her left side. Pray that her pain is relieved.
• R. & A. W.--Had a job interview on Wednesday. It would be life-altering if I got it, it wouldn't be over if I didn't get it but I do want it. Pray for us.
• E.E.--We prayed that Roque's children would visit the church. They're here today. Thanks for your prayers.
• S.L.P.--Safe travel for Heather, Lauryn, Audrey & Colin, Jason & Galen. Prayer for health, success and recovery from surgery on April 7th (myself).
• T. & A.L.--Pastor Cole & Pam, along with their family leaders of the church family.
• S. & C. Y.--Thank you for prayers for my recent surgery. praise the Lord!
• D. & L. M.--Larisa is in process of becoming a US citizen. Pray that everything will work out so she gets her passport by July.
• ??Pray for God's blessings...Beryl and Greg.
• M. W.--Pray for Sam (brotherinlaw); losing his house, lost his truck, no work. Pray for Bobby--his heart (physically). Pray for Big Hunt--volunteers & good weather. (Pray for Frank--in hospice) (he passed away and will be buried on 3/25); pray for his wife Elida and children. Pray for Melissa, who fights coming to church.
• J. & C. W.--Jake in Iraq; my sister, health.
• S.O.--Continue to pray for my stepfather, Abraham. He will be having surgery on March 25th to remove a brain tumor.
• P.B. Pray for Gabriel and his search for a new job.
• S.V.--Get back to a church & God. My kids to come to the Lord. Finances - disability rating - a relationship.
• E. & J.--Prayer: Estrada group, Doug, Valenda (recent loss of her husband)
• D. F.--Thank you!
• H.G.--For Nic's Family. Doug's family, with their recent losses. For the Big Hunt to be the largest ever.
• K.W.--Please continue praying, Tammy & Missy & their children. Please pray for my husband Brett to open his heart for God. Thanks.
• Williams Family.--Pray for the Big Hunt--the team, the logistics and the attendees; for our community to know Christ; for all of the marriages in the Saturday connection group.
• F.G.--For the Big Hunt to be an awesome God-experience for our community.

Saturday, March 21st 2009

Please be in prayer for our dear friend, Bobby. We received this from his daughter earlier today.
http://www.bobbymichaels.com/
Here is the link to his website if you'd like to read more about his ministry.
Thank you,
Sandi (& Bram)
URGENT PRAYER REQUEST:
Hello Dear Friends and Prayer Warriors,

We come to you once again in need of your prayers. Bobby’s heart isn’t working properly, yet… My parents arrived in Bangkok last night (Thailand time) and in the morning the Dr.’s took Bobby out of the room to go run some tests. On their way down to the exam room, Bobby’s heart stopped beating and they resuscitated him and took him immediately into surgery. They put 2 stents in his heart and removed a blood clot. After recovering from this surgery, he was then transferred back to his room where Mom was waiting for him. While they were setting him back up in his room, his heart failed again and once again they resuscitated him. The reason for this was that the muscles were too weak to do their job. His heart was accepting the stents though J Bobby did really well for the next 6-8 hours. He has tubes down his throat and is needing to rest and stay still. He has been quite restless though during all of this…

About 3 hours ago Bobby’s heart gave way again and it took the Dr.’s 20 minutes to resuscitate him this time. During this time, Mom said she was sitting in the room with Bobby & praying and crying out to the Lord asking “WHY?” and why was she there all alone without anyone to be with her. She said the Lord’s presence came over her in a way like never before and He said to her “so you know that I AM enough!” J Mom said that she stopped crying and felt total peace and that the Lord promised her that He wasn’t taken Bobby away, this is all the while Bobby is still unconscious. The Dr.’s were finally able to revive Bobby but he is still in a SUPER CRITICAL stage – medically speaking! The Lord has given us His peace and His promises that He is not done yet with Bobby. Mom was also reminded of the stories in the Bible of when people had seemed “dead” and the physical circumstances seemed to be the same but the Lord said “No, they are just resting”
I just called Mom again a few minutes ago to see if anything else had changed so that this update would be very “up to date” and she said that Bobby is resting very well right now. She said also that the Lord told her that “He was having a meeting with Bobby and they just needed to talk” J Dian and I think that this was the Lord’s way of making Bobby rest as he is always wanting to be social and interacting J As huge, strong and giving as Bobby’s heart is figuratively speaking, we are praying that the same would be given physically to his heart!
Jim & Cheryl McCandliss, along with a dear friend, Jennifer, from Singapore just arrived at the hospital in Bangkok and are now with Mom. Bobby is alert and aware and trying to talk J which isn’t working very well with a tube down his throat!

Here are some specific prayer request again:
That Bobby would just rest and for his restlessness to be gone
That his blood pressure would stabilize
Continued wisdom for the Dr.’s and medical team
For Mom to be able to get GOOD rest
For Jim & Cheryl to be able to get good rest also
Wisdom & Knowledge for Mom, Jim, Cheryl & Jennifer as decisions need to be made


Bobby can never be accused for not loving someone enough and we thank you from the deepest parts of our hearts for loving our family enough in return! I will probably be headed over there soon and will keep you all posted as to what’s happening. Thanks again for your prayers, love and support! This road has been a lot easier to walk knowing we have your support!

Love to all!
Rach and the Family

March 15th 2009

• J.& C. W.--Praise! My sister is visiting!!! Prayers for Carolyn, Jim, Reeta, Jake in Iraq.
• S.S-N.--For a future of radical giving.
• T.C.--Marshall-to allow God's love enter or soften his heart & not rebel coming to church & our Lord Jesus Christ.
• A.M.N.--Cont. prayer for: Amanda & Mary & family, Mary & Henry, Megan, Mandy & Joven, my parents Bill & Kathy, flexibility in my ankle.
• K.W.--Please continue praying for Tammy/Missy, family and my brother-in-law David; is in Saudi Arabia/Air Force. Thanks.
• A.&T.L.--The devils at bank of America are trying to up our mortgage over $700 a month. We need prayer.
• D.&F.--Safe journeys for all those on spring break & out of town.
• H.T.--The Vela Family; John's mother battling cancer. The Balderas family as Mr. Balderas battles cancer.
• T.T.--For Matthew to get well. For my sister Connie to get healthy enough to have surgery & get out of pain.
• B.M.--Prayers for Aubrey, Faith & Dave's work.
• M.P.--That it wouldn't rain on our camping trip.
• A.R.--For my sister's trip down, for Sammi, for dress rehearsal, for spring break, for my other sister's hip.
• V. Family--Dad's recovery from surgery; still adjusting to diabetes; pray for his healing.
• P. x 4--Pray we sell our car soon.
• F. Family--Belize mission trip; Cyndi; J.D.
• L.&J.E.--Pray for my friend Jeff.
• D.F.--Pray for my mom to peacefully go to God.
• A.D.--Please pray for my mother to be healed from cancer on leg. Please pray for my father to be healed of diabetes. Please pray that God heals my family.
• J.&T.W.--Prayers for the Big Hunt as we prepare, may God's hand be on it all and may He be glorified in all aspects of it. Prayers for all of the marriages in our connection group to be strengthened and made more and more God-centered.
• A.C.--Continued prayer for my friend Teresa. Her lungs are filled with fluid. Also pray that she reaches out to God. Thank you.
• F.G.--Please pray for our Belize mission trip.
• M.W.--Pray for Fresh Start to restart & for people to be curious & interested. For "God's Most Wanted" to come to church on Easter Sunday. For Spring Breakers to make the right choices.
• E. Family.--Please pray for my (Steve's) co-worker Mary Ann. Her mom, Cecille, recently had a brain aneurysm and the outlook is not good. Thank you.
• S.O.--Continue to pray for my stepfather Abraham. He will be having brain surgery to remove a tumor on March 25th.
• M.O.--Pray for Volunteers for the Big Hunt. For people to come out and experience God-changing lives through the Big Hunt.
• R.H.--Marriage & finances.
• C.B.--For my family & kids to protect & watch over them in my absence. For my grandpa as he goes thru his chem treatments.
• C.S.--Please help me have much stronger family relationships. Bring us closer together.
• L.R--Please pray for my mother in law who is fighting cancer. She has always had strong faith and now has none. I pray that no matter what happens she has faith.
• R.E.--My children, my family.
• L.H.--Prayers needed for Josh's family, his aunt passed on Friday, and he has a sick uncle in the hospital. Thanks.
• E.E.--Angel, Yolanda & mine & Roque's marriage. Rock & Angela & Baby.
• J.L.--My daughter Nikki has been at Dell Children's hospital since 2/15. She is coming home in 1-2 days.
• T.S.--Deaf Ministry; Sunday school leader.
• R.C.--To pray for my family and newborn son to be baptized.
• S.P.--I am having a lot of trying times in my life right now. Please pray for my daughter, me and my family.

March 19th 2009

S.F.--Some of you got the note last night about the prayer request we received from a Continental Friend of ours in Kansas. This girl that was killed was NOT in their youth group, but close friends of hers were. Please be in prayer for this girl's family and for the family of the girl that was driving. Pray for ministry opportunities for Angie and Ken as they council these kids in the wake of this tragedy.

M.W.--for Juanita in Houston. She gave birth to a 1 lb. baby. For Elida and Frank...Frank had a heart attack on the good side of his heart.

TCC--for Nic Burleson and Family. His grandpa passed away; he was very close to his grandpa. He will be preaching at his funeral.

March 8th, 2009

• D. & L. S.--1) For our marriage to be strong, 2) for Jared's mission trip to be successful; 3) our friends & family.
• C., E., V. L.; K.F., B.G.--Pray for brother Bryce - declared legally blind - cause undetermined; test continue to find root cause. Pray for peace & healing for my family.
• T.L.--Please pray for my mom, as she recovers from her transplant.
• T.S.--Summer job? Deaf Ministry job?
• B.W.--For new job opportunities to open up for Mike before the baby's arrival.
• K.H.--Go back to work from maternity leave in two weeks & child support/custody hearing in 3 weeks-I'm really scared! Thank you.
• F.G.--Please pray for the new Christians of our church.
• S.L.--Pray for my daughter Emillia to put 100% to her studies to finish school in May. For her and my son & wife to get closer to God and place him first in their life.
• A.M.N.--Cont prayer for: Amanda & Mary & family, Mary & Henry, Megan, Mandy & Jovon, my parents Bill & Kathy, more flexibility in my ankle.
• E.A.--For Rene to be saved and he comes home n August 09. Juanita to keep living healthy.
• A. & S. G.--Strength, wisdom & guidance as our schedule changes tomorrow. Starting a new job. Thanks be to God!
• V.R.--Help me be more committed to the Lord.
• B. & K.D.--Reconnect with our group & church family. Career decisions for Kate. Work stress for Blaine. Health (good) Wyatt. The Vela's-touch their lives, Lord.
• M.P.--That our (?-car) would run smoothly throughout spring break. I have a midbook test on Friday.
• A. R.--For school, puppets, Surge, toe, my shoulder.
• G.L.--I pray for all who are financially needy; may God help them. Lord, open my eyes to those in need to help them.
• T.D.--Children's ministry.
• C.S.--I hope that this next month be a good one for my family and me.
• Y.V.--Continued healing and protection for my son Christopher. Thank you for my family and friends.
• S.L.P.--Prayer for healing physically and wisdom & being committed to family & church--Heather, Lauryn, Audrey & Colin.
• K.W.--Continue praying for my husband Brett, Tammy/Missy. And pray for my brother in law Dave, Air Force in Saudi Arabia.
• J.C.M.--For my upcoming TAKS test.
• M.W.--Pray for tons of rain! Pray for Fresh Start: to continue/for attenders. For Arlene's family, comfort & peace on her passing. For me--migraines to stop! For God to draw in people who need Jesus during these economically depressed times. For our president, vice-president & speaker of the house--for God to convict them about the sanctity of life.
• R.M.--Prayer for the sick. Sam & Roberto, & cars to be fixed. Letty & Lisa.
• M.O.--Pray for my parents. For protection from the enemy. For their physical pains to go away--specifically, for better breathing.
• F.E.--Thank you for another great week, please keep praying that I be more attentive to what I'm told. And please pray that I pass my class in college.
• S.G.--Pray for Doug & help him in his grief. Robert, help him relieve his hurt with loss of 'Arlene.
• L.R.--Lord, look over Kyle and bless our city.
• S.H.--We have a name! Charles Ros--named after both our fathers. "Baby Charlie" and I ask for prayers for our health. Thank you.
• E.R.--Please continue to pray for my mother Ana. She is battling cancer. Thanks.
• K.R.--Our trip to Belize with our puppet team!
• G.Y.--Due March 27th. My new baby girl Julianna, that she's healthy. Thank you.
• M.G.--I have prayed today that God will accept me. Thank you, Lord.
• V.F.--Dad Raul Sr. healing and recovering from surgery due to diabetes.
• R.M.--Focus on job at hand.
• K.K.--Please pray for John on a ventilator in ICU with pneumonia. His grandchildren love him and ask for healing graces be sent to him.
• D.& L.M.--Thank you for your prayers! David is feeling better. The would is healing. And we sold our car, so finances are better. Thank you, Jesus!
• N.G.--Praise God. I finally got a new dr. for my baby & I. I pray for the physical & emotional strength to do my job and calm down at home. Thank you, Lord!
• S.S.-N.--My walk with Jesus becomes smooth. I move forward, not back.
• M.G.--Pray for the health of Mr. Morales.
• K.V.--I want all of my friends to come to church with me. But I need the push t tell them to. I need courage to speak out.
• J.R.--Need a faith-filled church home.

March 1st, 2009

• T.L.--Yolanda/cancer. Our church family/our pastors. My unsaved family members. Our jobs, our nation, Israel, marriages.
• R.E.--My family friends, the church, Ricky in ICU (heart rate).
• C.P.G.--The world!
• L.B.--My ultrasound goes well and the cysts in the baby's brain have disappeared. For Ben and his safety overseas.
• A.M.N.--Cont prayer for Amanda & Kachmarsky family, Mary and Henry, Megan, my parents Bill & Kathy. Prayer to get me thru PT.
• E.E.--Yolanda/throat cancer, Ricky & Angela & baby. Ricky--baby is in hospital. For our marriage.
• V.P.--For my brother Justin to believe in Jesus Christ and to attend church.
• K.W.--Continue praying for my husband Brett to open his heart to God. Pray for Tammy/Missy. Pray for my bro-in-law David--AF in Saudi Arabia.
• C.& J.W.--Carolyn & Jim, Caroline & J.C.
• E.& A.W.--As we start living the life of an Air Force family.
• C.B.--For strength to help me deal with my daughter pushing me away. Our relationship has weakened.
• F.G.--For the puppet team preparing to go on a mission trip to Belize in June.
• F. Family--Sarah Beth-brain tumor-surgery on Monday or Tuesday; Swank Family.
• J.H.--A healthy, happy baby boy! My brother in England for family togetherness.
• S.H.--It's a Boy! A healthy boy! Thank you for all of your prayers--Keep them coming!
• A.M.--Prayer for our Connection Group which I feel is losing its hunger and commitment to our Christian walk.
• G.H.--Please pray that my boss will give me more Sundays off to come worship the Lord.
• A.R.--For my sister's hip.
• L.R.--That my family's hearts hearts open and they may truly forgive each other for hurts in the past.
• C.D.--For my daughter Ali's healing of her seizures. Please make the way for her to come home from the hospital very soon. Thank you.
• R.O.--For Maria to feel better. She has not felt well in 2 weeks.
• N.G.--Pray for guidance as I seek a new dr. Pray for God to help me let things go! I'm tired of allowing those things to live w/in me. Pray for the Lord to touch my son's heart! Amen.
• J.&T.W.--Pray for the Big Hunt! For Christine & Artemis and their family; for all the families in the Sat. night Connection Group.
• E.A.--Rene-hope to see him in August and for myself starting a new job tomorrow. Pray that it goes well for me.
• L.A.--My husband is starting a new job and I pray that everything goes well. Thank you for your prayers. God Bless.
• T.L.--Please pray for my mom. She's really sick right now and at the worst part of her treatment, and my sister who is taking care of her.
• S.S-N--For prosperity in areas of our lives.
• P.& M.D.--For those who lost their homes or business in yesterday's fire in Austin & Bastrop.
• A.& J.K.--My mom is at home w/hospice. The doctors don't have a good outlook.
• A.Y.--We have a healthy baby March 23-25, 2009.
• M.& S.--My sister & her family, Linda, Tommy, Dustin, Dillon & Derek.
• Storey--Bobby--house burned down. Shannon.
• C.& S.--Pray for help/guidance in choosing the right surgeon and that the surgery would go well with a good result. For Christine.
• S.V.--I would like to pray for my family to be a whole/together & that we would all be full of patience, love, happiness and on the righteous path in our walk w/the Lord.
• S.P.--Keep us in your prayers & in your prayers & we have a very trying week.
• J.F.--Going through a separation with my girlfriend. We have a son.
• R.& A.B.--Pray for Walter who has cancer. Pray for Randy & Adeline for events on March 4th.
• F.M.--Jesus.