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3/14/2024 Previous Issues

PRAYER REQUESTS

"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble". Psalm 46:1

"If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land". 2 Chronicles 7:14 

The Prayer Team is actively looking for individuals who would like to minister to our congregation by meeting with those who need prayer following the Sunday services. Volunteers are on duty once a month for one service.  At this time, we particularly have a need for the following weeks/services: 1st Sunday/2nd Service, and 3rd Sunday/2nd Service.  If you are interested in serving with the Prayer Team, please contact Rebecca Cooke at 864-385-3368 or rcooke@fellowshipgreenville.org.

  • Please pray for Susan Stillwagon and her family.  Susan's twin sister, Becky, passed away on Sunday after a long battle with cancer.
  • Also, please pray for Eyvonne Dendy and her family.  Eyvonne's mother, Althea Knowles, passed away on February 22nd.
  • John Pinto requests prayer for healing for Dave Rowles who is recovering from open heart surgery.  
  • Bill Fencl requests prayer as he recovers from back surgery.
  • Matt Broad desires to trust God's plan and calling for his life no matter what God is asking him to do.
  • Lance Davis requests prayer that he would be able to hear the Lord and feel His unseen plan for Lance as he struggles with job responsibilities and change.
  • Chris Widmaier asks for prayer for her husband, Mickey, who had bypass surgery on March 1st.
  • Sage Stevenson asks for prayer for a possible job opportunity for her husband.
  • Phil Chavez requests prayer for his mother Lorraine's salvation.  Also, please pray for her healing as she has several health problems.
  • Steve Methvin desires prayer for wisdom and grace as he cares for his father's medical needs.
  • Russell Engelhardt asks for prayer that he would have patience, strength, and wisdom as he navigates the loss of a loved one.
  • Dianne Comerford asks for prayer for her husband who has been ill for 12 years.  She says is he is 87 and works every day to keep going.  He is in pain and gives his all to try to stay somewhat active. Her heart breaks for him.
GLOBAL NEWS OPPORTUNITY TO PRAY: NIGER

"Armed terrorists, often connected to the self-proclaimed Islamic State (ISIS), have ravaged parts of Niger, particularly in the west near its borders with Mali and Burkina Faso. Much of the country’s small Christian population has been displaced in the violence: “Many have seen their parents or family members shot and killed,” a front-line worker said. Additionally, after Niger’s president was overthrown by military officers in a July 2023 coup, the Islamic Council of Niger has been pushing to change the country from a secular democracy into an Islamic republic governed by sharia law." (via: Voice of the Martyrs)

Way to pray: The front-line worker asks that people pray for Nigerian Christians to experience God’s protection during this turbulent time.

MISSIONARY HIGHLIGHT: CHRISTY

Ed and Sylvia Christy have been working to plant churches in the Bordeaux region of France since 1990 with Baptist Mid-Missions. They have found many opportunities as well as faced great challenges in establishing a strong community of Christ-followers. Their first church plant now has its own French pastor and building. Currently, the Christys are launching a new church in St. Medard-en-Jalles. Ed and Sylvia have two grown children: Grant, who is an accountant in Paris, and Jana, who lives with her husband and children in France.

Way to Pray: The Christys need a larger meeting place for their church that satisfies safety codes, parking requirements, and is within budget. The Christys would love to see new French laborers for the harvest as well as new missionaries come alongside them. Please also pray for the Christy's granddaughter who has been experiencing seizures. Finally, please pray for Sylvia's dad as he cares for her mother.

OPPORTUNITY: DSS MEAL TRAIN

There is an overwhelming number of teenagers coming into foster care in Greenville County. As a result, several of them are sitting in the DSS office each day while placement is being sought for them. DSS would like to provide healthy meals for these children.

This will be a great way for the Church to show that we love and care for these children who are in the midst of a difficult time.

You can visit the meal train HERE to learn more details and sign up to provide a meal.

MISSIONARY AND PARTNER UPDATES
  • Please pray for our partners in Lebanon, Horizons International, who are dealing with instability in their country as well as caring for an influx of refugees. 
  • Please pray for Andrew Haas's (TWR) father who is experiencing some health issues.
  • Pray for Vicki Ingrassia (E3) who has been in the hospital with blood clots.
  • Pray Ben Hallford (Alaska) recently had a successful knee replacement surgery! Over the next couple of months, he will have intensive PT. Please pray that the healing process goes smoothly.
  • Debra Blackwell (Senegal) was injured when someone hit her with a motorcycle in an attempt to snatch her purse. They have determined that she has a broken femur near her hip joint. Deb has had a successful surgery. Please pray for her recovery process now!
OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE: FAMILIES COUNT

Miracle Hill has asked Fellowship Greenville to partner with them in offering Families Count (faith-based) parenting classes. These are classes that have been approved by DSS and the court system for parents who have lost custody of their children. Often, taking parenting classes is a requirement of the court for parents to regain custody of their children.

We have 3 important ways volunteers can help make these classes happen:

  • By mentoring one of the parents enrolled in the class
  • By making and delivering a meal for 12-15 people to one of the classes
  • By transporting enrolled parents who need transportation--If you could mentor and transport, that would be ideal.

The dates of the class are as follows: April 9, April 16, April 23, April 30, May 7, May 14, May 21. If you're interested in volunteering, check out our website!

*There is a slight possibility that some of these dates may change.

MILITARY SERVICE

Lt. Matthew Clark
Caleb Ford
2nd Lieutenant Parker Lewis
SFC Josh McSpadden
Cpt. Laura Rodgers
Major Tiffany Scheivert
...and the many others who are in active military service.

GO JOURNEYS
Dakar, Senegal: Apr 19-Apr 28
Monterrey, Mexico: Jun 08-Jun 13
Costa Rica: Jun 15-Jun 21
Senegal, West Africa: Jun 21-Jun 30
Cali, Colombia: Jun 22-Jun 29
Lexington, SC: Jul 07-Jul 13
NYC, NY: Jul 14-Jul 20
Slovakia: Jul 16-Jul 30
Bucaramanga, Colombia: Jul 20-Jul 27
Berlin, Germany: Sep 06-Sep 16
Barranquilla, Colombia: Oct 05-Oct 12
Dakar, Senegal: Nov 08-Nov 17
MISSIONARY NEWSLETTERS
Christy (1/24 Update)
Collins (12/23 Update)
Coppins (7/22 Update)
DeVaney (3/24 Update)
Fletcher (1/24 Update)
Foth (3/24 Update)
Gfeller (4/24 Update)
Githua (4/24 Update)
Gonzalez (9/22 Update)
Haas (3/24 Update)
Hallford (4/24 Update)
Ingrassia (12/23 Update)
Mackey (11/22 Update)
Macura (4/24 Update)
Martens (2/24 Update)
McCracken (4/24 Update)
Melton (11/23 Update)
Mueller (2/24 Update)
Mung (9/23 Update)
Sheppard (3/24 Update)
Shepperson (6/23 Update)
Wheeler (12/23 Update)