APRIL 16, 2015
PRAY FOR CONNIE
Tonight
at Heritage Woods in Rockford (HWR), one of the ladies saved four years
ago told me that her daughter Connie is not saved and that she doesn't
want to hear anything about the Lord. Lucille is concerned for her. I
told her we'd pray!
PRAY FOR TWO NEW PEOPLE AT MORNINGSTAR VILLAGE
Morningstar
actually called this morning and said that I was on the schedule. I was
glad to hear from them but it is not really acceptable for me not to
have a more firm schedule.
Anyway, pray for Vince (Lutheran) who
eyed me rather dubiously as I shared the gospel and assurance of
salvation. Read the I John verses in the back of the songbook so he
could see them for himself.
Pray for Joyce, also new today. Listened INTENTLY and was pleasant in her reactions.
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APRIL 14, 2015
PRAYER REQUEST FROM A SHINING LIGHT BOARD MEMBER
I
am pasting a prayer request from J.P. Zinn, a board member of SL2S. He
has has shown whole-hearted interest in the ministry and is a faithful
financial and prayer supporter. J.P. is a longtime friend; he and his
family live in Georgia.
"I have a prayer request to share with you. I found out about 3
weeks ago that they will not be renewing my contract due to enrollment
and budget issues. They don’t really have a solution to teach my
classes so they may change their minds but it will
be the Lord changing their minds if that is to happen. I have been
trying to get a full-time job at the college where I have been teaching
for 5 years. That would be ideal but the Lord will have to work that
out as well. Maybe he has something else entirely
in mind but I’m certainly not in a position to not have a job come
August...."
Please support him in prayer. Thanks!
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APRIL 13, 2015
PRAY FOR A RESIDENT...DR. JOHN
Dr. John has been an obstetrician at Rockford Memorial for 40 years. He is now at Heritage Woods in Rockford.
John
came two meetings ago but did not come to last meeting. Tonight he was
there, sitting at a front table, whereas last time, he sat far back. I
discern that he is not saved. He sings the songs; he does not look up
when I am talking; he reads with us when we read Scripture from the back
of the songbook. He was invited the first time by Lucille who is quite a
missionary! (As a result of trying to help her find her wallet four
years ago, she prayed with me in her room to put her trust in Christ.
Now she befriends all the new people and asks them to the meeting.)
He
was very friendly to everyone tonight and asked when I was coming back.
Telling you what I think, I think he is listening and interested, but
there is pride standing in the way. Please pray for his salvation. I
will drop him a note and send something for him to read. The
doctor came again tonight (Thursday the 16th). I was very surprised and
pleased. He sat up close again and seems to hit it off with Nida from
my church. However, I see him grimace uncomfortably when I mention hell.
I don't mention it often, but when I noticed that, I did zero in on the
words of Jesus about the resurrection...some to eternal life and some
to eternal damnation. He sings. He doesn't look up much, but I think he
is listening. I hope that he prayed a prayer of faith silently tonight.
I'm so glad he came again!
PRAY FOR A RESIDENT...LIZ
Tonight,
I was able to speak in depth
with her. She is Catholic. I would say that she has a deep desire to
know God. She told me tonight that she believes in Christ as Savior and
that He is the only way, but she had no assurance of salvation or
eternal life. She is not "lovely" in the world's eyes and is shunned by
others. I held her hands and prayed for her. I am going to write a
letter to her and send a simple tract. Please pray for this lovely
woman. Liz was there again. She listens INTENTLY. She was right up front tonight. She loves the love she is receiving.
June 5, 2015 update...Liz will undergo surgery for uterine cancer on Monday up at Madison. At that time, she will know the extent. She came in late tonight because she went to confession. When she came in, a couple of the women started whispering and looking at her. I was sad. Liz is just a blip on the screen, so to speak. Two weeks ago, I chatted with her for a few minutes about this and that, and when I asked her how she liked it at Heritage Woods, she said, "Oh, it's nice. I'm just lonely. I just sit in my room all the time." I decided right then and there that I needed to take time with her and she and I chatted together for almost an hour. My heart goes out to her. Please pray that she will be truly saved and about her operation on Monday.
PRAY FOR A RESIDENT...JACK
Jack is at Grand Victorian. He comes to every
meeting but I have no reason to believe that he knows the Lord. Through
the years I have discovered that some men come because I am nice
to them. Jack shakes worse than I do and for that reason I have reached
out to him with kindness. Now, I'm not sure about that, but it's a
thought. Another man who comes who is 95 told me that he tried years ago
to talk to Jack about God at work and that he wanted nothing to do with
it. However, the message that I bring is one of assurance and hope and
eternal life. You know what I mean. Each time I go I am bent on getting
him aside and getting a little insight to what is his situation, but
lunch is served right after the meeting and he leaves quickly. (The 101
year old lady, Allie, who was saved after one of our meetings is friends
with him.) So, anyway, please pray for him and for me to have a chance
to talk with him.
PRAY FOR A RESIDENT...ALLIE - Speaking of Allie...
I
talked to her last time I was there and I need to spend time with her,
helping her to grow. Pray for me to be able to do that or pray that
another godly woman will come on board to mentor her.
PRAY ABOUT A SITUATION...MORNINGSTAR VILLAGE
Little
by little, Shining Light has been dropped from the schedule at this
place, and I think it has to do with the activities director's own
personal beliefs. Not sure. Last time I talked to her she said she'd
email me and we'd get back on track, but I have not heard from her. The
people there...maybe about 10...really like when I come. I am always
listening anad watching for God's leading in these things. Pray that we
get back on track for two meetings a month. MORNININGSTAR
CALLED ME THIS MORNING TO TELL ME I WAS ON THE SCHEDULE FOR TODAY. I
WAS GLAD, BUT WORK STILL NEEDS TO BE DONE TO PUT THE MEETINGS ON A
REGULAR SCHEDULE.
ONE OF THE LADIES WAS
RATHER PUT OUT WITH ME FOR NOT BEING AT THE LAST MEETING. I DID NOT FEEL
THAT I SHOULD DIVULGE THE FACT THAT IT WAS THE FAULT OF THE ACTIVITIES
DIRECTOR. I HAVE NICELY "PUT MY FOOT DOWN" REGARDING SET DATES (1ST AND
3RD THURSDAY). THE FOLK LOVE THE MEETINGS. PRAY FOR THE A.D. SHE IS THE ONE WHO SAID SHE IS REALLY TOUCHED BY THE BIBLE LESSON WHENEVER SHE WALKS THROUGH.
PRAY FOR ME
I
am asking for your prayers in regard to the trouble I have sleeping. I
have lived with it since 1979ish and it is pretty much a way of life by
now. I did the sleep clinic thing and the conclusion was "minimal apnea
and minimal restless legs." It definitely runs in my family, including
Mom and Dad. So, I ask for your prayers as my dear friends and
brothers and sisters in the Lord. I was happy to memorize the last verse
in Colossians 1! "For this I toil, struggling with all HIS energy that
He powerfully works within me!" This must be true for me, too. When I
get to the homes, I am filled with enthusiasm and strength!
Nevertheless, I do request prayer for my health.