August 2016
Prayer Requests
Local
Ambassadors Football: Aaron Tredway
· I am writing to ask you for your prayers. During our second annual camp, in which we had a total of 72 campers 16 more than last year,the owner of the field we have been using for the past year and a half informed me that she will no longer be renting it out to us.This news came out of no where, totally unexpected. During camp we had several parents and players who asked about joining the Club. Our plan for this season is to start Jr. Ambassadors (4-6 year olds), continue with our U10s, open U12s, continue with U14s and the high school team, 5 teams that is 3 more than last year. Our season starts onAugust 30th, meaning that we have just a few weeks to find a new field that will allow us to train all 5 teams. I honestly don’t know what God will do, but I am certain that He will do something just at the right time.
· Aaron Tredway’s wife - Ginny’s dad’s brain surgery was successful – praise God!
· Preparations are being made to address 450 pastors in RwandaAugust 15-19. Aaron Tredway, and Jon Ortlip (founder of Ambassadors Football) will travel to Rwanda to address thepastors regarding the great opportunity to impact their nation through soccer. These pastors have believed that sport is "evil" for 60 years, thus this will be a monumental trip as the biblical mandate for sport ministry will be shared.
Bay Presbyterian Nursing Home Ministry
The Bridge Avenue School (TBAS)
· Please pray for Evie Pratt, our new Reading Teacher.
· Please pray for our new and returning students to have open hearts and minds to the plans and purposes God has for them this school year.
· Please pray for our volunteers. Pray for enthusiasm and excitement for a new year. Pray for God to provide workers for His harvest at TBAS. Pray we as the TBAS staff can train, love, and support our volunteers as they in return love and support TBAS students.
Building Hope in the City
· God's wisdom and direction as the prepare to launch fall programs (Tutoring, Hope Center classes, etc). That the Lord would help them make wise decisions and provide the needed volunteers.
· Common Threads...the Thrift Store. Prayers for sales to be strong and God to give them the wisdom they need as they go forward.
· Personal for Dana Carlisle ...Praise for good news about their son Caden, due in late October. Prayers that his brain continues to develop and for peace for Dana and her husband.
B.U.S.E.S International
City Mission
Cornerstone Among Women
EPC - World Outreach – Kopans
· Pray for our colleagues in hard places around the world, that they would faithfully proclaim the Word of truth to their Muslim neighbors and friends.
· Pray for our youngest, Leslie, as she heads off for her first year of college in a few weeks, that she would know the Lord's goodness through the transition.
· Pray for us, Greg and Karen, that we would trust deeply in the strength and power of Christ, as we shepherd those under our care.
Family Ministry Center
· The FMC will be a hiring a 30 hour a week Director of Strategic Initiatives and Communication-pray for a wise decision and God's leading for the individual who will be in this new role.
· For the new academic year: for new students and teacher at Bridge Avenue, new staffing for Merrick House West afterschool programs, and other opportunities God would call us to as we engage with children, youth and families in this neighborhood.
· Praise for all that God did during Hope is Here, the RNC prayer, worship and outreaches! God provided Shalom over our city, and there were over 125 churches involved in prayer and worship for 96 straight hours, evangelism outreaches across the city, and a music outreach festival. God moved on behalf of our city!
God Cares Ministry
· Prayers of thanksgiving for a wonderful picnic – 180 residents and staff from 14 area nursing homes attended this year. It was an amazingly joyful time for all of us!
· For God to provide the resources needed to continue our outreach to over 1,200 volunteers, who are in turn ministering to over 8,000 care home residents. May He multiply our reach.
· That God’s Will be done, in us and through us.
Intervarsity Christian fellowship-Heidi and Bok Chew
Key Ministries
· Pray that since August is Special Needs Parents Appreciation month, these families would feel recognized and celebrated, rather than isolated and neglected.
· Pray for continued guidance and wisdom through the Holy Spirit as Dr. Grcevich writes his manuscript regarding the topic of how churches can help welcome families who have been affected by mental illness.
· Pray for a smooth back-to-school start for all families, especially as children begin new routines, meet teachers, attend different schools and face a new year of increasingly demanding expectations.
Scranton Road Ministries
WEC International – Murthas
· John and Marie just returned from Fort Meyers where they were teaching at the Latino Mission Conference for the week. They are committed to do this on an annual basis. Praise God for opening this door and pray that their teachings would yield an abundant harvest.
· Also please pray that this amazing group of Christians of Hispanic background will continue to pursue the mission calling that they believe that God has placed on their lives.
· Please continue to pray for growth in the marketplace ministries in Northeast Ohio that John and Marie are actively involved with.
Young Life – Cleveland Westshore
· Pray for all of the details and planning regarding the Young Life Cleveland West/Lorain County golf outing. That many would help and participate resulting in a strong end to the fiscal year.
· Pray for new YL Lakewood staff Alex Meyers and his wife Sara. That they would have strong community support and many opportunities to meet lost kids.
· Pray for startups Capernaum (special needs ministry) and WyldLife (middle school ministry) to find caring adult volunteers to meet the needs of kids in the Cleveland West area.
YoungLives - Cleveland
Youth for Christ - City Life
· Pray for the City Life GRIP Suspension Alternative Program and additional volunteers for the 2016-2017 school year.
Global
Care for Aids
Christian Leaders for Africa
· Continued prayer for receipt of matching funds to pave a much-needed road in the AIU compound.
· Wisdom and God’s favor for the administration and staff at AIU as they seek new faculty, and renewed vision for returning faculty.
· Strength and wisdom for Jim Rogers, Executive Director of CLA, as he seeks sponsor funds for incoming students this academic year.
Community of Faith International-Lindsey
· Please cry out for breakthrough in George's life. We believe Psalm 34:17, that he would be delivered from all his troubles as we cry out together. Pray for freedom from depression and for him to have revelation of who God has made him to be. Pray that [George's friend] Stephen would be envisioned and equipped to see his people reached.
· Praise God for an encouraging and helpful conference that M & L just attended!
· M & L are going to fast for the first week they're back in Freedomland (starting Aug 15). We invite you to join in any way you feel led.
Cru-Cook
ECMI - USA: Hungary
· Last touches and print the Volunteer Revolution by Bill Hybels.
· Web -- PK conference notes (gathered), new advertisement for school start.
· Reports: year 2016 and 2017 for ECMI.
ECMI - USA: Ukraine
· The teams of volunteers that work in the prisons of Uzhgorod need your prayers as they minister to the incarcerated people. In addition, they would like to add more volunteers and financial support.
· Irene and Roman Matviyiv are preparing to plant a new church in Lviv. Please pray for God's guidance, wisdom, and leading for this endeavor.
· Please pray for God's direction in the English language classes available to teens and young adults. Pray that God can use this opportunity to reveal Himself to these students.
Global CHE: Guatemala
· Praises, Prayers and Blessings for the new members of the Global CHE board, to lead and guide with the Lords Will.
· Prayers and Praises for the explosive growth of CHE throughout Central America, and even reaching into Apache lands!
· Prayers and Provisions for the physical pieces parts of the CHE network (property, electricity, drills etc) to work with ease and abundance.
Grace Fellowship Africa: Ari Biu
· Continue to lift up the family of Ari Biu as they continue to grieve the passing of Ari.
· Pray they receive clarity from the Lord as to what Ari’s son should do moving forward with the ministry.
Witnessing Ministries of Christ: India
· Please pray for the Christians in India to continue to develop their Christian Faith, their education and their ability to support their church.
· Pray that the children beginning school on July 4th for the 2016-2017 school year of study and spiritual growth will excel through their educational opportunities.
· Pray for the staff and families as they go forward without their teacher of teachers, Philip Anand Prasad.