THANKS FOR PRAYING FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY:
To submit a request for prayer, an update, or praise, send an email to mgoode@graceniagara.ca
- Thank you for praying for our Missions Weekend with guests Isaac & Nikki Medler. There were many comments of appreciation for their ministry, their passion to reach out to int'l students and newcomers to Toronto. They left us with a challenge! Let us be praying for those in our own neighbourhoods and acquaintance that we can offer hospitality to in the name of Jesus!
- Pray for Pastor Bruce & Michelle Miller who are on vacation this week, for rest and refreshing from the Lord!
- Bill C-9...the "Combating Hate Act". We've been concerned about this parliamentary bill that, while aiming to protect religious freedom in our country, essentially limits it. On March 26 the House of Commons passed Bill C-9. It is now moved on to the Senate. Pray that God will keep our land, preserve His church in this country, and give wisdom as this Bill is further considered in light of other current protections in our criminal code. (REVISED EFC update here)
- ALPHA - a new season of Alpha has started, and meets each Tuesday evening. Pray for those who are being invited, planning to attend, and for a fresh openness to the gospel of Jesus Christ as presentations and discussions take place. Pray for Pastor Jim and the organizing of the care team for a good start to this 10-week outreach.
- Carl Sherrett is receiving care at home, and continues to go to the hospital twice weekly for dialysis. Please pray for Carl and Marjorie in the decisions regarding his ongoing care.
- Elaine Short lives at Oakwood Lodge, and is in hospital dept due to a urinary tract infection. She will be admitted for a few days. Please pray for her care and recovery.
- Pray for Hilary Daley, who had her second knee surgery last Friday, and is recovering at home. She will be off for approx 3 months for treatment, trusting the Lord for better days ahead and God’s healing hand.
- Please pray for healing for Dianne Hughston’s sister Judy who has been in the hospital for several weeks. No clear diagnosis or treatment has been made.
- Please pray for Oscar & Mariles deOliveira who are finishing their long trip through the Amazon in Brazil, along the Purus River. Pray for enduring fruit of their ministry, bringing the message of Christ, encouraging believers, doing marriages, baptisms, and encouraging community and church leaders.
- Please pray for Lucas & Michele Souza, our missionaries in northeast Brazil. Baby Timothy is due May 28th, and the pregnancy has been difficult all along. They continue to ask for prayer for the Michele and Timothy, and that the delivery will be without complications.
- Please continue praying for overall church ministry, for 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!
- 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. ..who meet this evening.
- 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), Alex Kaye (Chapel Heights), Tom Goode (Linhaven/Regatta House), Vera Harnden (Simcoe), 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, Edith Hodgen, 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 now 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 (see report here); 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, Winnipeg), 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, 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.
