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Prayer Requests & Praise Reports (as of Jan 18)
Updated January 18, 2010
Prayer Request
Please pray for the Cuyler family for comfort in the passing of John’s Dad. Also, pray for God’s anointing and direction for John as he will be speaking at the memorial this week.
Updated January 12, 2010Prayer Request
Hello everyone,
Last week George got home from the Stroke Clinic at the U of A, and they feel that this episode was probably not a stroke, but rather Bell’s Palsy.
This is much “better” than a stroke, so they are going to schedule George for an MRI and EMG in the future.
We are encouraged at this report, although his face is still quite “crooked.”
We appreciate your prayers and your love, and trust that 2010 is starting out well for you and your loved ones.
Updated January 6, 2010
Prayer Request
"I wanted to give you some good news that we received the other day. Donna has finished all her treatments as of December and had her first mammogram test just over a week ago. The results came back and the doctors said everything looks great and they have officially discharged her from the care of the Cross Cancer Institute. Today she is going for a heart ultra sound to see what impact the treatments have had on her heart. I can tell you this, Donna is looking better than ever and feeling great.
We are so thankful to Lord for His goodness and to you as well for all your prayers and wonderful support. We would never have made it through without the body of Christ interceding for us.
Please continue to keep us in your prayers. We so appreciate you all."
- Mike Love
Updated December 22, 2009
Prayer Request
Please remember the Bonk family in prayer over the Christmas holidays. Peggy the wife of Norm Bonk has been diagnosed with stomach cancer. This is the 2nd time in 2 ½ years of. Please join with them in trusting and believing that she will be totally healed.
Updated December 16, 2009
Testimonies of Praise
Ken Solbrekken – We thank God for His protective hand on Ken as he underwent a delicate and extensive heart surgery. We are believing for a complete restoration to health and strength.
Heather Martin – We thank God that medical tests Heather had performed came back negative. God is good!
Re:surgence – We thank God for a new, powerful awakening among young people to know the Presence of God in their lives. Thanks Travis Holownia and other key leaders who spearhead this initiative.
Prayer Requests:
Tony and Marge Abram – Please pray for Tony and Marge as they minister around the world in mission’s evangelism. In December, they will be in Japan. Pray also for Tony’s 96 year old mother who suffered a serious fall.
Dave and Ila Harris – Please pray for the Harris family. After waiting many months for a doctors’ review panel to decide, Dave and Ila were disappointed to hear that Dave would not be considered as a candidate for a liver transplant. God continues to give Dave strength for ministry despite this debilitating disease. They need our pray support. They pastor our churches at Andrew and Vilna.
Herb Krusch – Former Alberta Credential Holder and PAOC Missionary, Herb needs our prayer as he faces the steady, relentless attack of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s) on his body.
Kara Wall - Please pray for Kara. She needs relief from chronic and excruciating pain caused by the build-up of fluid pressure on her brain. Her husband Mark is on the faculty of Vanguard College.
Michael Terret – Continue to pray for Mike who suffers severe and dangerous allergic reactions to cosmetic perfumes. Michael and Patricia pastor the Messianic congregation in Edmonton.
Alma Clarke – Please pray for Alma’s family. Her brother Dexter, pastor of Danforth Assembly in Toronto has been given only a few weeks to live. He is suffering from brain cancer. Alma is currently serving at the Dream Center in Los Angeles. Alma's granddaughter Faith had Open Heart Surgery 2 weeks ago and is not recovering as well as she should be. Please pray for her for a break through or the Doctor's will be considering other options.
Terefe Sereke - On November 28th, 2009 Rev. Terefe Sereke of Ethiopian Evangelical Church in Edmonton, AB suffered a house fire. Praise God that no one was injured in the fire.
At this time the family is need of our prayers and support. Terefe and his family will be out of their home for at least 6 months as the renovations take place to repair the house from the fire and smoke damage. During this Christmas season please feel free to assist the Sereke’s in any way possible.
To contact Pastor Terefe at the Church please call 780-496-9213.
Mike & Lori Hinger - Former AB & NWT District credential holders Mike and Lori Hinger, now living in Saskatchewan, suffered a home fire on Saturday December 12th. Please remember them in your prayers.
The fire started on the roof from of a spark that escaped out the chimney of the wood stove. The house was saved but there is extensive water and some smoke damage. Mike was injured trying to put out the fire and he has smoke inhalation as well as burns on his face, arm and hand.
Please pray for the following people involved in mission’s ministry:
Gerry and Susan Jeske - Gerry and Susan have been serving our District as interim pastors in several locations. They have recently accepted a year appointment in Missions to Zimbabwe, Africa. Please pray for them and support them in this assignment. You may reach the Jeskes at gerryjeske@gmail.com
Garry and Kathy Heinrichs – Until recently, Garry and Kathy have led the PAOC congregation in St. Albert. They are now raising support to travel to Costa Rica in August for language school, in preparation for mission’s ministry in Mexico. They can be reached at gary@waveevangelism.com
Darrell and Sharon Desrosiers – Former credential holders in Alberta, NWT. The Desrosiers are raising funds as they prepare to move to Namibia, Africa as missionaries. They can be reached at ddesrosiers@paoc.org
Christina Clapham (Chaput) – Christina, PAOC Alberta missionary to Slovakia is funding raising for their Church Planting Mission’s work in a brand new city plant on ‘Sala’- pronounced ‘Shalah,’ in Central Slovakia. She can be reached at christina.clapham@gmail.com
Next Level International – Pray that God will provide the needed funds for new projects in Europe. Numbers of our Churches are involved in mission’s initiatives in conjunction with NLI Canada. NLI is a partner with PAOC missions.
Freda Myco – Dr. Myco is on an extended missions trip which includes months in Ethiopia, Kenya and India. Pray for her protection. Send a message of encouragement to her at fmg@incentre.net
Elmer,Sherry and Rachael Komant - This powerful ministry team has travelled from Rwanda on a STM trip to work with Church Planters John and Anu Sagit in India. The Sagits are the first foreign missionary Church Planters to be sent from Christian Life Assembly in Kigali, Rwanda. (Isn’t that amazingly cool?) Reach the Komants at rwanda.mission@gmail.com
Jeremy and Teresa Feller – Read their great report by using the weblink on the District Newsletter. For those unable to access this venue, the report contains exciting news of 83 people coming to Christ, and 20 being baptized in water. While we rejoice at this great report, we are even more thrilled to know that this is a common experience in this ancient Nation. Pray for strength for the Ruttens.
Pray for the following ministry related needs:
Gary and Marna Forsyth – Pray for the Forsyths as they seek God concerning a future ministry placement. Until recently, they served on the staff of Living Springs in Airdrie.
Cornerstone Pentecostal Assembly in St. Albert as they seek a new Lead Pastor.
Claresholm Pentecostal Assembly as they seek a new Lead Pastor.
Kugluktuk Pentecostal Church as they seek a Pastor.
Tulita Pentecostal Tabernacle as they seek a Pastor.
Pray for our Chaplains who work within the Health Care System. Recent cutbacks and reorganization within the Health Care Structure has made some of these positions tentative. These individuals serve the Kingdom so strategically. Pray that doors will not be closed to this excellent ministry.
Northern Missionaries and Workers – We thank God for those who serve in Northern Canada as pastors and leaders. Please pray for the following people:
Lance Jaques – Missionary in Fort Good Hope
Rick and Judy Reath – Pastors in Fort Simpson
Kevin and Doris Wells – Missionaries in Fort Providence
Ozell Borden – Missionary in Fort Resolution
Frank and Lisa Owasu-Banahene – Pastors at the Dene Pentecostal Mission – Hay River
Dean and Lois Steel – Lead Pastors in Hay River Pentecostal Chapel
Terry and Annette Rideout - Support Pastors at Hay River Pentecostal Chapel
Harold and Albertine Gambler – Lead Pastors in Fort Smith
Chris and Kathryn Watkins - Lead Pastors in Yellowknife Pentecostal Tabernacle
Garry and Cheryl Foote – PSAM Directors
Heather Martin - SALT Director and Sub Arctic Presbyter
Gwen Munshaw – SALT Instructor
