Prayer & PRAise

THANKS FOR PRAYING FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY:

To submit a request for prayer, an update, or praise, send an email to mgoode@graceniagara.ca

  • 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.  Yesterday the House of Commons debated the changes made to Bill C-9 by the Justice Committee and voted to accept the bill, as amended, by a vote of 188 to 144.  Bill C-9 will return to the House of Commons for a final day of debate and a final vote this week. Known as Third Reading, this is the last stage a bill goes through in the House of Commons.  Pray that God will keep our land, preserve His church in this country, and give wisdom as this Bill is administered in months to come. (REVISED EFC update here)

  • Pray for our Easter Services: Palm Sunday, Good Friday, Resurrection Sunday...for these celebrations that are core to our Christian faith, for a bold witness of Christ to our community, and great encouragement in our fellowship as a congregation.

  • Tom Webster fell from a ladder and has suffered 4 broken ribs, a small brain bleed, scrapes and bruises.  He is being followed up, but is home resting and recovering.  Please pray for his recovery...and for Shellie who is watching closely.

  • Carl Sherrett is back at hospital after falling on Sunday afternoon.  He will need some physio, and decisions regarding his ongoing care.  Please pray for him, Marjorie and family.

  • Wanda Perrier requests prayer for problem she is having with her hands, both of which are in braces; a lump has appeared on her right hand; the doctor doesn't know what it is  so she will go for ultrasound...she would appreciate prayer as the conditions are identified and treated.

  • Crystal Cline's great aunt Jane Brown who suffered a massive stroke, died Tuesday at age of 98, with the Lord!  Please pray for peace for the family and extended family as they prepare to remember her beautiful life.

  • Pray for our School Without Walls teaching and training teams, and the many active servants of the Lord declaring the gospel in Ukraine, Russia and 13 other slavic-speaking countries in Eurasia.

  • Donna Simpson had a successful shoulder replacement surgery after injuring her right shoulder. She is recovering at home.  Please pray for God’s healing, strength and encouragement during this time of recovery. 

  • Tom Karanfilis is recovering from his hip replacement surgery. Pray for strength and healing, and God's grace for both Tom and Lori in this time of recovery.

  • Vi Warden is now at GNGH, circulation improving help to heal her foot. However, she still experiences pain, and there is not more that can be done to alleviate it. She is now in palliative care in Trillium at GNGH.

  • Debbie Sauve is recovering, treating blood clots in her lungs, as well as ulcers.  Please continue to pray for her recovery, and the encouragement she and Jack both need during this time.

  • John Arnold continues to recover from his hip surgery.  Pray for strength and endurance in the healing process.

  • Please pray for Lucas & Michele Souza, our missionaries in northeast Brazil. Michele's pregnancy continues to be difficult.  She is now in Sao Paulo with her family to help with care and have access to medical care until baby Timothy is born; he is due in April. Please pray for Gods grace in bringing this baby to full term and a healthy delivery.

  • 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. 
    • 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), Vi Warden (Cavendish), 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; NEW: Deimerson & Alissandra Vanencia in Amazon-Brazil (see report here);  Lucas & Michele Souza in Brazil; Brother “D” in Pakistan, Tony & Kornelia Schaapman in Poland; Don & Karen Stauffer; 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, and ShareWord Global.


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.