A Place Called Home
Missions Prayer Focus
Good Soil Ministries in Jellico, TN
· 2008 Mission Campers supported Kenyan born, Zephania Kittony's missions training in Rwanda this past fall. Donna and I will be visiting Zephania and his wife in January, along with Missions Camp Director Will Tucker and his family.
· We will be discussing more specific preparation for Zephania and his family as they set their sights on becoming the first wave of missionaries into Southern Sudan.
· Also prayers for the Meek's future grandchild and the Celebrate Recovery program.
Dry Bones Ministry to the Homeless in Denver, CO
· The youth living on the streets of Denver and across the world experience God's pursuit and His love.
· The staff and volunteers of Dry Bones are protected, cared for, and strengthened.
· That real hope and life-change is experienced and shared by everyone involved with Dry Bones.
· Our weekly activities and gatherings with our friends are protected, filled with depth, and remains a sanctuary from the streets.
· Dry Bones continues to be blessed with all the resources needed to operate.
· The Celebrate Recovery Program
The Navajo Churches
· Protection and safety during the hard winter.
· Returned health for preachers Bud Paine and Phil James, and for the older members.
· Unity among the Christians on the reservation.
(From Phil & Irita James who work with the Hogback church in Waterflow, NM) I want to say that the church is doing well in Hogback. Even though we are small in number. We are all working together with one another. I encourage the members to help us reach to the lost souls. I know they are reaching to the lost people. We have people who are faithful to their creator and love Him. Everyone is doing good. I ask you to keep praying for us.We had our monthly class in Hogback this month. We had about twenty five people who were present. Edison Gruber from Crownpoint is still teaching. Also Ray Whaley from Montezuma Creek, Ut and Josh Austin, from Kayenta, Az. They all did a good job. We had a great day. After class we all had lunch together and had a meeting about the school on the Navajo Nation. We decided to leave it the way it is right now. At this point in time we are not quite ready for a permanent school. We all agreed that we are not ready for a Preaching School yet. It will cost a lot of money and we don't have enough students to attend. We are going to have some teachers who will come out from Bear Valley and Brown Trails. These teachers are willing to come out and teach. Starting in January 2010 we are going to have our class in Kayenta, Az. It will be on Friday evening and Saturday all day.
The Iowa Church
· Bob Evans and the LaHue's health issues.
· Pete & Cheryl Peterson as they are taking care of their parents.
· Jon & Mandy McClemore's leading as they reach out to the community.
All our service folks.
All who are looking for employment & dealing with fewer hours.
The leaders of our country.
All those who have lost loved ones.
Our economy to improve.
Our supporting congregations.
Natural disaster victims.
All our children.
All our blessings.
Our growth.
Fortress Youth Development Center in Fort Worth, TX
· Michael and Cara Thames will be leaving this ministry at the end of December.
· Please pray for their transition as Michael begins work for Christ Haven Children's Home in Keller.
· Also pray for Fortress as they search for Michael's replacement as Executive Director.
How Can I Get Involved with Fortress?
Lunch With Fortress
· 1st Thursday every month at noon during the school year Join us for lunch once a month to learn more about our programs and ways you can get involved. Invite friends and coworkers to join you for a tour, Q&A, and a short video illustrating the need for Fortress YDC in the urban poor communities of Fort Worth.
FLC Family Night
· 1st Thursday every month during school year Relationship-building opportunities for Fortress staff, FLC students and their families. People needed to:
· Provide and serve meal
· Provide entertainment (skit, puppets, musical performance, etc)
· Be a Guest Speaker, addressing topics such as parenting, making choices, financial management, spiritual and life testimonies, etc.
Prayer Drive
· Schedule a "Prayer Drive" that will take you on a guided tour of Fortress neighborhoods. Share the history, struggles and vision of the community and focus on three pressing prayer needs at three specific locations: community development, children and families, and homeless. This is always a powerful testimony to the work God is doing through Fortress YDC, and is often a heart-awakening experience!
Sunday JAM
· 1st & 3rd Sunday from 4:00-6:30
· Dinner groups needed to prepare and serve meal for approx. 30 adults and children at 5:30.
· Adult Mentors needed to work one-on-one with teen mentees.
· Individuals or groups needed to teach special interest class for 6 Sundays - art, dance, etc.
Service Projects
· Building Maintenance and Beautification
· Simple repairs, small construction projects, landscaping, general clean-up and organization
· Set up, decorate and clean-up for a Fortress event
· Organize a fund-raiser (car wash, donation drive, garage sale, etc)
For more details or to schedule, contact Stacy Kocur,
Director of Communications and Volunteer Coordinator
stacy@fwydc.org
