THANKS FOR PRAYING FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY:
To submit a request for prayer, an update, or praise, send an email to mgoode@graceniagara.ca
- Please pray for Geisha & Hector de Santos, and their family. Héctor’s father passed away in a very tragic and unexpected accident. He was electrocuted by a downed power line on his own property. Héctor and Zoe traveled to the Dominican Republic to be with the family during this difficult time and to attend the funeral.
- Pray for Tanya Koson who is struggling with discouragement and depression, needing God's help for next steps in her life, and grace to move forward.
- Pray for Mary Franco who celebrates her 100th Birthday today (Aug. 13), enjoying good health and thanking the Lord for His grace and strength. Pray that her testimony of God's faithfulness will encourage many in her family and at Queenston Place where she lives.
- Pray for Edith Hodgen who is unwell, was in hospital last week, and is recovering at home, but quite weak.
- Pray for Lucas & Michele Souza in Brazil who are returning to Canary Island (northeast Brazil) tday (12th), that all will go well as they travel with baby Timothy on a full day of flights, bus and boat to return home.
- Please pray for Melanie Ridgway's family in the passing of her mother, Lil, on July 17. Pray for her husband, children, and grandchildren who must face this loss, while celebrating the assurance of her trust in the Lord Jesus Christ, who welcomed her to her promised reward. (details here)
- Please pray for our present search for a Director of Youth Ministries 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 with the right godly young man by the Fall.
- Please pray for Tim Hayes, who had surgery to repair a detached retina, having lost most of the vision in his right eye. Please pray for a successful surgery and the return of his vision.
- Please pray for Nancy Watchorn as she just had surgery on her knee. She's been off work since May and is hoping for a quick recovery so she can get back to work as soon as possible.
- Willi Pow's surgery went well, and she is resting comfortably at home with almost no pain. To God be the glory! Continued prayers for complete and fast healing and full recovery will be most appreciated.
- Please pray for Desiree Hill, who has lupus, and it has been giving her a lot of grief, sometimes keeping her in bed for 2 to 3 days with flares and fatigue. Her specialist requested that she start doing infusion treatments once a month. Desiree is asking for wisdom regarding her decision to do these treatments.
- Please continue to pray for Tony Tucci, who is at home, recovering from valve replacement surgery and a pacemaker.
- Margaret Young's husband John is facing treatments for bowel cancer. Please pray for wisdom of the team deciding on treatment, and that God's grace would surround Margaret and John in this process.
- Pray for persecuted believers largely in the Middle East, as well as in Russia/Ukraine, and especially in Nigeria where radical Muslims are killing Christians. Pray for families experiencing grief, and for the power of the gospel to change lives of these filled with murderous hate.
- Please pray for Carl Sherrett for his ongoing treatments and care at home.
- Pray for our Grace Youth ministry as our leadership team guides youth nights on Thursday evenings.
- 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), Elaine Short (Oakwood Park Lodge), Alex Kaye (Chapel Heights), 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, 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 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, 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.
