Participate Thru Prayer

If there is one thing that we have learned in our ministry it's that "the prayers of a righteous man avail much!" We have seen how prayer brings about change in individuals and nations and we know that it is the only way we will truly be effective in ministry and life. That is why we earnestly desire the prayer support of our friends and family! If you would like to support us in this vital way then please check back on this page as we will be updating it regularly with prayer requests. Thank you so much for interceding on our behalf! Blessings!

Prayer Requests:

- Atlanta Move - Though it has been delayed for various reasons we still feel that the Atlanta area is where the Lord is directing us to settle. Please be praying that He will provide the perfect home for our family that will both meet our needs but also enable us to host people on a regular basis.

- Family Health - Since coming back to the US we have struggled with almost constant illness. This is highly unusual for our family, especially the length of time that we have battled. Please be praying that Jesus our Healer would heal all our illnesses and would keep us in good health going forward.

- Financial Increase - We have been needing to increase our monthly support for some time. We have set an initial goal of raising at least 20 new donors at $50 per month and 10 at $100. In addition we are in need of sponsorships for trainings in Togo, Uganda, and Paraguay. Please be praying that the Father would meet these needs out of the abundance of His provisions.

- Second Car - We were very blessed to get a Honda Odyssey minivan upon our return to the US and while this has proved to be an extremely reliable family car we are also needing a second car both for family and ministry. We are specifically hoping for a Double Cab Pickup that we could use to carry ministry supplies and other cargo easily. Please pray that the Lord would provide a reliable vehicle for a good price.

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