"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 Ray Gallucci.  His wife Emily passed away on Mar. 14th.  Ray and Emily had been married less than a year;  their time together was too short. The Funeral Service will be at Fellowship Greenville on Thursday, March 21st at 2:00 pm.
• Please pray for Susan Stillwagon and her family.  Susan's twin sister, Becky, passed away March 3rd 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.
• Rebecca Cooke requests prayer for her husband, Mark. He has had a couple medical emergencies in the past month. He had several tests done on Tuesday and he sees a neurologist on Monday to go over the results. Please pray for the doctor's wisdom and for Mark's peace and rest during this time of waiting.
• Tracy Koehler asks for prayer for her friends Bonnie and Taura who both recently found out that they have cancer.
• Diana Penn says that her sister is coming to visit.  She has experience a lot of hurt in her life  Please pray that she is able to find forgiveness for past hurts and to feel the Holy Spirit move in her life.
• Austin Godfrey asks for prayer for his Aunt Sally as she continues to fight cancer.
• 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.
• 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.

"Burkina Faso has seen a sharp rise in Islamist activity since 2016. Militants linked to the self-proclaimed Islamic State (ISIS) and al-Qaida, who had been largely contained in neighboring Mali and Niger, have crossed porous borders in the north to broaden their influence in the Sahel region. Christians have been a primary target of the Islamists’ campaign since April 2019, when approximately 70 Christians were killed and five churches were attacked. More than 200 churches have reportedly closed in northern and eastern Burkina Faso because of security issues and threat of attack. Islamist activity also has increased in the southwestern part of the country, with more attacks on churches and the murder of several pastors. As many as 10,000 Christians have fled their homes as a result of violence and threats against Christians throughout the country. More than 1.7 million people in total have been displaced by the conflict, adding to an already strained economy amid political uncertainty." (via: Voice of the Martyrs)

Way to pray: Pray for stability in the region so pastors can continue to reach out and serve their churches. Pray that those forced to flee their homes will remain faithful to Christ. Pray that God will change the hearts of Islamists, converting them like the Apostle Paul.

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.

Loving God and loving neighbor are essential to what it means to be a Christ follower. In a time of increasing polarization in our country and around the world, Christ calls his church to be a countercultural example of restoration and reconciliation. World Relief's "Love Your Neighbor" is an event where we will hear how the Bible calls us to love our neighbor and some practical ways we can do that in 2024. Check out the link for information about this event happening on April 27th!

• 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 the Sheppards (Liberia) as John Mark continues to work on Bible translation projects and as Sara continues to care for those in their surrounding community. Check out their most recent newsletter here.
• 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!

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! We are also hosting an informational meeting on March 26 at 6pm in Room 220. If you are interested in attending, please contact Jana Johnson at jjohnson@fellowshipgreenville.org. 

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