Wednesday

“O Lord, God of my salvation,

I have cried out day and night before You.

Let my prayer come before You;

incline Your ear to my cry.”

~Psalm 88:1-2~

Hatchels

All three of the Hatchel patients are doing better today. Thank you for your prayers. Continue to pray for them to return to full health.

Don, Diane, and Josh Denton

Can’t sleep. I just called the hospital to check up on Don. He is in a private room now. I am so thankful to God for that. Don’s condition has not changed. He is not worse, but not better either. He has a high level of pain and that is on three major pain medications, one of the morphine.

Joshua is not feeling well. Josh in and out of the hospital makes for the opportunity for a virus.

Our thoughtful and kind pastor drove up to St. Louis to just spend the day with us. We are so grateful for him, his wife and our church. It meant so much to Don to see his face.

I have had a hard time sleeping. And at the same time, it is better than in the past. And yes my eating habits are terrible. I have to Make myself eat. And I am working hard at taking care of myself for my family’s sake and mine but Anne is right. She is a wonderful caregiver to us and much more.

Actually, having this amazing, peaceful home to stay in helps on so many levels.

I will update tomorrow.

Diane

There’s a little more than two weeks of school left. Pray for the students who will be graduating beginning next week. Pray for wise decisions in matters that affect their future education and works.

WEDNESDAY WINDOW ON THE WORLD

May 6, 2009

ENGAGING CHURCHES – WEST AFRICA. In January, you asked God to give the Pana people spiritual understanding as team members from HighPoint Fellowship in Splendora, Texas, shared God’s Word through chronological Bible storying and encouraged the small group of believers. God answered your prayers in a mighty way! Since there had not been much response in the village where the HighPoint teams had stayed during the three previous trips, they decided to move on to another village–where the reception was tremendous. They were given a place to stay in the chief’s compound, and his wife was pleased to prepare their meals each day. The villagers gathered to hear stories from the Father’s Word, and many were able to re-tell the stories to others. The team members interacted and bonded well with the Pana people and developed relationships of trust. As the team was leaving, the Pana had a special celebration for them. A good foundation is now in place for the HighPoint team to build upon when they return in June. Give thanks to God for the way in which He is working in the hearts of the Pana people. Pray that they will continue to respond positively to His Word.

MOROCCAN ARABS OF MOROCCO (muh-RAH-kan). “As we celebrate Mother’s Day in the United States, we are reminded of the amazing women in our lives. We think of their love, their sacrifice, and their wisdom. ‘Strength and honor are her clothing, and she can laugh at the time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and loving instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the activities of her household and is never idle. Her sons rise up and call her blessed. Her husband also praises her: “Many women are capable, but you surpass them all!” Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD will be praised. Give her the reward of her labor, and let her works praise her at the city gates’ (Proverbs 31:25-31). Many Moroccan Arab women can be described in a similar manner as what we read here in Proverbs, except that many do not know the Lord. Please lift up Moroccan Arab women who do not currently know the true Lord. May they be free to hear the good news of the Messiah, Jesus. Although there is a growing movement among Moroccan Arab women, many have yet to be discipled or even been able to meet together for fellowship. Please pray for the believing Moroccan Arab women, as they desire to meet together for discipleship and fellowship. Pray for the women who are seeking and meeting with believers. May these women stand firm in their faith in the midst of possible persecution.” http://www.experiencename.com/

MACAU, SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION, CHINA (muh-COW). When patients walk into Hope Clinic, they know that there is something different about this place. Christ is honored here, and the Christian staff strives to meet both the physical and spiritual needs of each person. Pray for the many people who come through the doors of Hope Clinic. They are from all walks of life and from many different countries, from babies to the elderly, from all kinds of religious backgrounds. Pray that Christ will draw them to Himself through the care, love and truth shared with them.