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Praise & Prayer Weekly Update - 10/23/2024

Prayer at MBC

It is our desire to be available to support you every day of the week, not just Sunday mornings. If you are in need of prayer or would like to share a praise, please fill out the email request below.

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“I call on you, O God, for you will answer me; give ear to me and hear my prayer.” ~Psalm 17:6​

Praise God:  

  • Praise God that MBC had a great senior luncheon kickoff on Friday.

For our MBC Family & Friends, please pray for:

  • First Choice continues its battle against the unlawful subpoena by the state attorney general.
  • Please continue to pray for Neil Lim who is grieving the loss of his wife Kathy.
  • Please pray for David Palmer who has been diagnosed with “Atrial Flutter” which causes a high heartbeat rate. After a short hospital visit he has medications to control the rate and rhythm of the heartbeat. The next step is an evaluation by a Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist. Prayers for medical knowledge, skills, wisdom and experience are appreciated.
  • Please pray for Jim Hutchison who is having health issues and is declining and is now on hospice.
  • Please pray for Fred Finati as he has to have several teeth extracted and needs clearance from the doctor. Please pray the extractions go smoothly without complications.
  • Please pray for Lois Ziemba who is having trouble swallowing. Pray the doctors can identify the problem and help her find a treatment to resolve the issue.
  • Please continue to pray for our expectant mother Marianne Iandiorio’s granddaughter Barbara.
  • Please pray for the 6 people who will be leaving for a short-term missions’ trip to Senegal on October 31 and returning on November 10. Also pray for the African church and Association leaders as they arrange for all the details of our trip.
  • Please pray for Trunk or Treat this upcoming Saturday.

Our Church:

  • Pray for Pastor Bob Erbg as he continues our sermon series on the book of Revelation chapters 12-13 this Sunday 10/27/2024.
  • Please pray that the Lord will continue to utilize the MBC YouTube Channel to direct people to Himself.

Our nation & those in authority.

1 Timothy 2: 1-2 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, 2 for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.

  • Please pray for those in authority in our country and the upcoming election.
  • The recent violence in Israel and instability in the Middle East are reminders that we must depend on the Lord. We ask you to continue to pray for the salvation of those without a relationship with Jesus Christ, healing for the suffering, and peace among the nations that can only come from the Prince of Peace.

Our Extended Family & Friends:

  • Please pray for the Hall family who are grieving the loss of Kenny Hall.
  • Please continue to pray for the Miller’s nephew, Randy, who is going through chemo for colon, liver & lung cancer.
  • The Miller’s daughter, Lisa, is continuing to have pain in glute/hip area due to 6 areas of nerve damage. Please pray the insurance company will authorize a MRN, which is a specific nerve test, so the drs can come to a final conclusion & that there’ll be a treatment that will give her relief. In the meantime, she’s trying acupuncture again.
  • The Callender family requests continued prayer for niece Naomi. While her most recent scan showed positive results, she has now contracted an upper respiratory infection and is battling that, as well as enduring the strain of her constant fight against the disease for the last 3 years. Please pray for her immediate healing from the infection and for her emotional state as she continues her long battle with cancer. We continue to pray for complete healing in the name of Jesus.
  • Please pray for Sue Turner’s cousin Becky, please pray for relief from continued severe headaches that Becky has been experiencing. A recent MRI has shown that her brain tumors seem to be stable, about the size they were the last time. It is uncertain whether or not they are the cause of her pain. Thank you for your continued prayers.
  • Please pray for Lenore Tosi’s father’s cousin Francis who passed away. Please pray for their family as they mourn their loss.
  • Keren Fonseca requests prayer for her mother and parents-in-law salvation. She also requests prayer for her mother who was hospitalized for 5 days, and they are now searching for a home health aid. Please pray for her.
  • Please pray for Brenda Ahles daughter Caryn and her family who have some complicated medical, emotional, and educational issues. Please pray for the Lord’s wisdom, correct diagnoses, and solutions. Also, please pray for Caryn’s husband John’s salvation.

Missionary Partner for the week: Luke Raughley:

Serving with World Impact Internationally

Luke is grateful for the way God was able to use him and others to encourage Bengali leaders in a recent church planting conference in NYC. Over 35 leaders from six established churches left with a passion to grow, multiply, and plant additional churches. Luke is still involved with the ongoing prison theological training program called TUMI. Please for Luke as he seeks God’s guidance in his future church planting ministry locally and around the world. Also, pray for his wife Gretchen and two children who are currently in college.

Persecuted Church: Pastor and Family Flee for Lives from “Red Zone” Guerrillas

After months of seeing villagers and friends extorted, abused and killed by violent guerrillas who control the dangerous “red zones” of Colombia, Pastor Santiago and his family have fled from their village to a safe location, leaving most of their personal belongings behind. According to a church member, Pastor Santiago is on the guerrillas’ hit list for his refusal to support their illicit activities, prompting his decision to flee with his family. Pastor Santiago also shared with VOM staff that he had received death threats for preaching the gospel. His greatest concern is for his family and their provision if anything happens to him.

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