THANKS FOR PRAYING FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY:
To submit a request for prayer, an update, or praise, send an email to mgoode@graceniagara.ca
- June, the 99 year old mother of Donna Miller and grandmother to Pastor Bruce, had a fall a few weeks ago and broke a bone in her foot. She is recovering in a rehab hospital in Toronto. Please pray for June, that the bone heals quickly, that she is able to do all the physio that is required and that her strength will come back.
- Norm Hill returned home from Jamaica on Sunday, following two extra weeks of setbacks with paperwork. Thanks for praying for Norm & Desiree, as Norm returns to work, and that God would grant rest to their souls.
- Livingstone Ssali had his PR hearing last Friday, which he feels went well; but now he waits...thank you for praying for him and his family, as they await an answer concerning their immigration, trusting God's will to be done.
- Ray Finch has been unwell, experiencing considerable pain in his left leg, and receiving care at home for the past 2 months. Please pray for Ray and Ruth, and their daughters in this season of care and needed recovery.
- Thanks for praying for Carrie Kaye and her family, who have had a full weekend with Alex's celebration of life, grateful for God's grace and strength, and the joy of seeing many come to support and celebrate with them.
- Thank you for many prayers and support of our Grace Youth retreat at the YFC Change Conference this past weekend. Pray that there will be ongoing lessons and encouragement for each one who attended. It was an incredible time of being drawn into the word of God and calling the young people to focus on Christ.
- Please pray for our youth NIGHTCRAWLER event next Thursday (formerly Gorgon), as youth invite friends, have a great evening, and hear a bold presentation of the Gospel. Every year there are youth who indicate accepting Christ as their Saviour...and we ask for prayer for a safe and God-glorifying evening!
- Pray for Galo Romero's grandfather (Gallo Romero Sr.), who is undergoing cancer treatment. Prayer for healing and post-treatment recovery.
- Marilyn Fenton requests prayer for her husband Joe, who is in long-term care at Pleasant Manor in Virgil. He is still having difficulty adjusting to his new "home" and really misses his home with Marilyn.
- Please pray for our present search for a Youth Pastor as the job posting is seen and responded to. Pray for the search committee, and that we will have wisdom in responding to applicants. Our desire would be to fill this position as soon as possible.
- Gratefully our new church sign is a step closer to being realized...as the variance application was approved! Now the sign permit has been re-submitted with the variance approval, and Lord willing this week we will have the full approval to proceed. Please pray for this process to be completed soon. Thank you!
- Please pray for overall church ministry and our ministry leaders, life group leaders, discipleship triads, children and youth ministry teams, outreaches, and of course, our regular Sunday morning ministries in worship services and Sunday School..., for our responsiveness to God's Word both personally and in group studies. Pray that we will be steadfast in standing on the truth and be life-giving in our witness to those who need Jesus!
- Pray for the Niagara Region as local churches prepare collectively for the Celebration of Hope with Will Graham, with gatherings for prayer, training, volunteers, children and youth outreach, and the Outreach Events on April 30 and May 1, 2027! Pray that God will prepare us as His people, and for a harvest of those whom He is drawing by His Spirit and through our prayerful outreach.
- Please pray for God's wisdom, strength, and joy for each of:
- Our Elders: Jim Stuart, Phil Osborne, Jeff Korody, Norm Hill, Trevor Hartwick, and Pat Bartley, along with Pastor Martin and Pastor Bruce
- Our Directors: Lawrence McGinn and John-Rock Bilodeau, along with Elders Jim, Phil, Jeff, Norm, Trevor, and Pat (Pastors non-voting)
- Our Deacons: Mark Ridgway, Ian LeSurf, Hilary Daley, Irene Osborne, Anthony Maracle, Mark Daley, Patty LeSurf, Elaine Korody, and Mellanie Romita.
- Pray for God's peace for Ron Myers (Lundy Manor), Elaine Short (Oakwood Park Lodge), Tom Goode (Linhaven/Regatta House), Vera Harnden (Pleasant Manor), Ruth Birch (Pleasant Manor), Esther Rosa (Meadows), Betty Enns (Meadows of Dorchester), Bethene Fretz (Maple Park Lodge), Doreen Menard (Elgin Falls), Mary Franco (Queenston Place), Bill Howie (Bella), and Della Height (Oakwood) in their care at Senior Homes, and for others like Ellen Kerr, Gene Fisher and Sandy Cooper who are mostly homebound.
- Pray for our regular ministries at Cavendish Manor, Oakwood Lodge, Niagara Long-Term Care (NOTL), Bella Retirement Home, River Road Retirement Home, Willoughby Manor, and Elgin Falls. Pray for God's strength and wisdom as we bring encouragement through song and studies from God's Word to these senior residents.
- Pray for our our Missionaries: CLICK HERE for updates: Oscar & Mariles DeOliveira in Brazil; Deimerson & Alissandra Vanencia in Amazon-Brazil; Lucas & Michele Souza in Brazil; Brother “D” in Pakistan; Tony & Kornelia Schaapman in Poland; Daystar Native Christian Outreach; the MINAP Team in Peru; School Without Walls in Ukraine and Russia; as well as AGC Church Planting (Hamilton), Galcom, ShareWord Global, and Tearfund Canada.
Thanks for praying! Please include these in your personal, small group, and ministry team prayer times. Also, there is a weekly women's prayer time at the church on Mondays at 1:00 PM...all women are welcome. And you are welcome to join our pre-service prayer time each Sunday morning at 9:20 AM in the Family Room, praying specifically for God's work among us and in the lives of those not yet saved.
