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.  The bill defines "hatred" and creates four new offences in the Criminal Code, making it easier to lay charges for hate propaganda offences--including quotes from the Bible that could be interpreted as hate speech. The government has given notice it will move a motion on Monday, March 9 to limit debate on Bill C-9.  Pray that wisdom will prevail with the Justice Committee reviewing the proposed re-wording of our Criminal Code, and not limiting the true intent of "religious freedom" in our country. (EFC update here)

  • 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.

  • The Prinsen's, our team leaders at Daystar Native Christian Outreach, request prayer today for a team member from Kitchener who ministers in one of the native communities regularly, Robin Hazzard. She has advanced cancer that has gone to her brain,  causing a seizure on Sunday night, and is now in the ICU at the Grand River Hospital.   Today (Tuesday) they will take her out of induced coma to determine her condition and next steps of care, and the family requests prayer for God's help and wisdom.

  • Crystal Cline requests prayer for her great aunt Jane Brown who suffered a massive stroke. She is 98 years old.  Please pray that Jane will comfortable and at peace, and for the family faced with some difficult decision in her care.

  • 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 on Friday following a fall that shattered her right shoulder. She is recovering at home.

  • Tom Karanfilis is recovering at home 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. She is eating...looking much better.  Thank you for praying for her ongoing recovery, as she would really like to be able to get back to her home at Cavendish Manor.

  • Debbie Sauve is recovering at home, 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.

  • Carl Sherrett is back home now, the infection treated.   Please pray for his ongoing care, to regain strength.

  • 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.

  • Darlene Trueman requests prayer for a friend, Tony who has been diagnosed with a very complicated cancer tumor.  Tony just recently started chemo.  He is still very weak.  He had a radiation appointment on Feb 18. He still needs lots of prayer.

  • 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.