PRAYER LIST 29
DO
January 1996
Copyrighted January 1996, The Family, Zurich, Switzerland
O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good: because His mercy endureth forever. The Lord is my strength and song, and is become my salvation (Psalm 118:1,14).
Please use this list with PL 25, the latest long-term list. Thank you!
For 14 years and up. Although JETTs are not permitted to read the Prayer Lists on their own, you parents and teachers may read it with them during Word time, or share prayer requests with them when having prayer vigil. Selected prayer requests, answers to prayer and testimonies of answered prayer may be read to younger age groups as well, at your discretion. Please be prayerful and use wisdom in what you share with JETTs and children. Be sure to present prayer requests in a positive spirit, explain things and answer any questions they may have.
Dear Family,
God bless you! Thank you for your continued faithful prayers for all the requests on the Prayer Lists. Your prayers are certainly effective, as those who have received answers or been healed as a result can testify. As Dad said, He wants us to show concern and pray about it, and be specific about it. If you really believe, every prayer is heard and answered. But if you dont pray, it is not done! An awful lot depends on you. Its like you have to visualize the people youre praying for, and pray specifically for them with that thought on your heart, and ask the Lord to do this or that for them, and it is no sooner said than done. In fact, He often answers before you callbecause He knows youre going to (ML #302:3).
Since there is now a section on the TRF for prayer requests, weve begun to receive many more requests for the worldwide Prayer Lists. If we were to include them all, it would result in a very long prayer list, one that would not only take very long to compile and get to you, but very long for you to pray for every item! So since many of the prayer requests sent in are similar, such as individuals needing funds to travel to a new field, or new housing, or a vehicle, or better outreach, or for easy pregnancy and delivery for a pregnant mom, etc., weve tried to formulate these into general prayer requests applicable to all those making these requests, which weve included either in this Prayer List or in the last long-term Prayer List (PL 25). By grouping the common prayer requests together, you can pray that request for every Homeas most Homes have a similar need. The ones weve left as individual requests are healing requests as well as other specific requests which would not relate to most Homes. So if you find that your specific request is not mentioned, we trust that you will find it covered by one of the general prayer requests, either in the regular Prayer Lists, or in the long-term Prayer List (such as PL 25).
Another approach weve taken to keep the Prayer List down to a manageable size for your prayer vigils, is to only include each prayer request on a single Prayer List, rather than carrying it over to several issues. The exception to this are critical requests needing continued prayer from the Family. For lack of space we are also generally unable to include healing requests for outside friends and other non-Family members, but hopefully these will be included in your Continental Prayer Lists.
We love you and are proud of you and your love for the Lord and each other. Keep praying!
Much love,
Your WS Family
ANSWERED PRAYERS
(Some of the answered prayers listed below were not mentioned as prayer requests in past Prayer Lists, but were prayed for locally. We include them here for your encouragement, and to glorify the Lord for His marvelous faithfulness in answering prayer!)
Worldwide:
1. Victory in the BI (PL 28:83)! Despite our enemies plans to stir up a media storm against us once the ruling in Pearls case was made public, the story received little attention in the press outside of England, and the coverage of the case by the British media was as good as could be expected, thank the Lord! (See FUN 32 for details.)
2. New GP video finished (PL 28:74): Fantastic Friends #2 has been mastered and sent to the local duping centers!
North America:
3. CAN collapses! (PL 28:311): In answer to prayer, CAN (Cult Awareness Network) has recently filed for bankruptcy, as a result of being slapped with $1,000,000 in punitive damages as part of a $4.8 million federal court ruling against them, deprogrammer Rick Ross and others. CANs members could possibly regroup as a new organization in the future, but this is a major set-back in their efforts to persecute NRMs.
4. Austin (PL 28:317): After appearing before a grand jury, Jesse was given a no bill, meaning that no charges will be brought against him by the district attorneys office for the accident! Thank you for your prayers!
5. Jesse and those injured in the Austin accident (PL 28:315) have for the most part regained their health and strength, praise the Lord! Jesse is able to get around on his own (with a cane), and the other teens are all healthy and presently helping with the Houston Stand Up for Jesus TV show.
6. Samuel (9, of Andrew and Lily): Samuel was in critical condition some weeks ago, as a rapidly growing cancerous tumor was putting pressure on his windpipe and his lungs, which nearly collapsed. After a prayer request was sent out to several Homes, the tumor miraculously dissolved, removing any immediate threat!
7. Family members warmly received at several academic conferences (PL 28:308).
8. Ahlai (of James) (PL 28:318): Complication-free delivery of number 11 despite having been diagnosed as having a diabetic pregnancy.
9. Daniel (child, of Peter and Pearl) (PL 21:138): Healed of severe allergic reaction to different foods in the form of eczema. Now he can eat everything and hardly ever gets a rash.
10. Christina (PL 27:252): Healed of ingrown toenails.
11. Abi (Damaris) (PL 26:107): Back miraculously healed.
12. Sammy (6, of Peter and Topaz) (PL 27:235): Broken leg now growing properly.
13. Shiloh (of Phil) (PL 27:248): After I sent in my prayer request asking for prayer against backaches, which sometimes cause headaches as well, my back has improved and I havent had a headache since, thank the Lord!
14. Steve Greeter (PL 27:215): Healed from severe knee pain that prevented him from sleeping.
15. Dawn (20) (PL 26:125): Pain in back and neck, caused by a crooked spine, greatly subsided. (See testimony on page 13.)
South America:
16. Argentina (PL 27:57): Progress is being made in our lawsuits against those that falsified psychological tests on our children during the 93 Argentina persecution.
17. Visas (PL 28:87): Doors have opened for several Family members to get long-term visas, despite tightening restrictions.
18. Good witnessing and many contacts made by the Family team who attended an international UN Habitat conference in Brazil.
19. Margie (PL 21:187): Healed of cervical ulcers (see testimony on page 14).
20. Sara PI (of John Ricky) (PL 27:281): Despite her thyroid condition, Sara gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, born four weeks early, but healthy and big, needing no special care.
21. Esdras (12, of TSers Samuel and Crystal) (PL 21:183): Completely healed of Hansens Disease (leprosy).
22. Kalita (of Obadias) (PL 27:38): Getting better and stronger every day after a serious case of toxoplasmosis.
23. Rebecca (PL 28:120): After an exploratory operation, the doctors discovered that she no longer has cysts, as they had originally diagnosed.
24. Christian (of Lisi) (PL 27:285): Healed of intense pain in his wrists.
25. Luz (7, of David and Lily) (PL 26:153): Healed of extreme photophobia (sensitivity to light). She is eating and sleeping better, plays happily and is doing better in school.
26. Sara (of Josias) (PL 28:94): Feeling much better, with less diarrhea.
27. Joy Bamboo: Healed from recurring skin sores.
28. Gabriel: Healed of frequent asthma attacks.
29. Christopher (of John and Angel) (PL 26:171): No asthma attacks for the past six months, despite asthma-inducing weather.
30. Michael (3, of Marcos and Faith): Recovered from scarlet fever with no complications.
31. Vicky (of Rebecca): Healed from a serious fungus on her hands.
32. Ana Maria (baby, of Francisco and Esther): Healed of a nose hemorrhage she was born with. Although she at times has some difficulty breathing, its very little compared to before.
33. Amor Peruvian: Miraculously healed from frequent migraine headaches; has hardly suffered from them for the past few months.
Europe and Africa:
34. Heidi (of Luke) (PL 28:168): Healed of large cysts in womb. (See testimony on page 13.)
35. Greek John (TS) (FUN 28): The court case against himinvolving a car tax problem from many years ago which he was not responsible forwas postponed. It seems his case will be thrown out and he will not have to pay the large fine or spend time in prison, thank the Lord!
36. Leland (PL 26:200): No recurrence of a hernia since his prayer request was published.
37. Eva (PL 26:209): Neck aches and headaches have nearly disappeared, despite the cold weather which usually brings them on.
Pacific:
38. Marcus (of Christina) (PL 28:229): Successful operation to remove cancerous tumor in his scrotum.
Asia:
39. Thailand: Despite severe flooding throughout Thailand, with 60 of its 70 provinces experiencing severe flooding, most of Bangkok as well as most areas where we have Homes were spared, enabling the Family to continue their regular outreach and help with disaster relief throughout the country.
40. Burma (PL 28:277): The Lord supplied funds and personnel for a very fruitful two-week scouting team, resulting in potential open doors for further witness.
41. Arabic Lit-Pic (PL 27:167): Supply of needed housing, and progress in the organization and production of the Words into Arabic.
42. Joanna (PL 19:227): Healed of psoriasis (skin disease).
43. Joy PI (PL 27:183): Legal paperwork completed.
44. Paul (PL 27:175): Legal work making good progress.
45. Samuel Attack (PL 27:171): Healed from prolonged backache and cough.
46. Baby of Paul and Lily: Healed of viral fever and punctured ear drum.
47. Paul (of Lily) (PL 27:174): Healed of infected navel.
48. Florence (of Peter Pioneer) (PL 24:206): Healed of recurring migraine headaches and bladder infection.
49. India (PL 23:182): Professional child singers raised up to help record our videos in Hindi.
50. Sarah (of Daniel) (PL 27:173): Healed from high blood pressure and weak health.
Joanie (of James) (PL 26:89): Lump in her breast has diminished.
PRAYER REQUESTS
CRITICAL OR LIFE-AND-DEATH SITUATIONS:
52. F (of Gideon, and mother of teen Estrella, who was in the Austin accident), North America: Diagnosed as having advanced leukemia. For Fs miraculous healing, wise counsel from her doctors, the Lords leading regarding possible treatment, and for her encouragement and that of her family.
53. Faith (of Marcos), South America: Cervical cancer.
54. Olga (Russian live-out), Europe: Diagnosed as having cancer of the cervix.
55. Faith (of Philip) (PL 28:58), Asia: Breast cancer. Against the pain caused by swollen lymph nodes and back due to growing tumors. For strength and continued grace.
56. Swiss Phoebe, Europe (PL 24:41): Continued fight against Hodgkins Disease.
57. Joy (TS), North America: On dialysis due to kidney failure. Eye trouble in her only operational eye (she is blind in the other).
MAMA, PETER AND WS LEADERSHIP
58. Mama: Against colds and excessive bleeding during prolonged periods.
59. Peter: Recurring neck aches and backaches, as well as mild heart pains.
(Please also see the prayer requests for Mama and Peter in the last long-term Prayer List, PL 25.)
WORLDWIDE
WS Pubs
60. For our WS pubs units, NPCs and LIM translating units, who are working very hard to get a significant amount of publications ready for the upcoming Family Birthday. That these pubs will get done on time and be a blessing to the worldwide Family!
Home Life
61. For the Lords help as each Home and member does what they can to remedy the problem areas outlined in Mamas Letter State of the Nation 95. Especially for greater love and unity between Home members, and between Homes.
62. For increased cooperation between Homes in the same city. Against the Enemys attempts to sow disunity and selfishness.
63. For our large families to find fruitful fields of service and ministries, whether in their home countries or in far-flung fields. That they will be able to get the help they need, either from other families or singles.
64. For all our pregnant mommies, particularly our young mothers who are having their first child, and our mothers who have had many children. For good nutrition, good exercise and healthy pregnancies; for their physical, emotional and spiritual preparation; for supply of all needs and good places to have their babies; for easy, safe, full-term deliveries.
Family Leadership
65. VS teams: VS teams have now been appointed in a number of areas. That these VSs will be a help and blessing to the Homes they visit. For the wisdom, discernment and love needed for their important job.
66. Wisdom, strength and anointing of the CROs and their office staffs in handling the increased workload since the implementation of the Charter.
Supply
67. For those raising funds to move to new fields: Speedy supply of travel and landing funds. That they wont get bogged down in unfruitful situations while trying to raise support. For good discounts on air travel. Good communications with the Homes they are traveling to. That DO families staying with TSers to raise funds will be a good sample, help and blessing to the TS Homes they are in.
68. Plentiful and reliable home support for those leaving their home fields for poorer mission fields.
69. Good computer equipment for each Home, including modem and a CD-ROM drive, so that each Home will have the necessary equipment to handle communications as well as access the forthcoming Family electronic library (a project WS is currently working on), along with other educational materials on CD.
70. Sufficient school books and other educational materials for all our children and young teens.
71. That our children, particularly our OCs and JETTs, will receive consistent schooling in each Home, so they can maintain good grade levels in essential subjects.
Witnessing and Outreach Tools
72. Fruitful witnessing: Lots of souls, open doors for performances and other witnessing, bountiful financial supply, inspiring witnessing opportunities for our children and young people in particular. For good follow-up of contacts made during the holidays and CTP outreaches.
73. GP videos: For the finalizing of the Endtime documentary video, and the editing of the Endtime music video. For the final editing of Treasure Attic shows #7 and #8. Finalizing of Socialization statement video.
NORTH AMERICA
74. Luke and Peace: That the Lord will strengthen and comfort their hearts, as their five-year-old son recently went to be with the Lord after a sudden heart attack.
75. For the North American CRO teamwork, as they carry a big load, with many Homes to oversee, but only three teamworkers. For extra strength, anointing, and needed helpers for their office.
76. That no civil suit will be brought against Jesse and Ira regarding the Austin accident.
77. For Rose Midwife, who is a registered midwife with a wonderful but very sacrificial and busy full-time ministry in the U.S., delivering the babies of many of our YA and adult women there. For dear Roses continued strength, anointing, and the support and help that she needs. That the Lord will raise up other trained and registered Family midwives who can help with this ministry not only in the States, but in other countries.
78. For a shipment of 300 tons of donated food to Russia: For the completion of necessary paperwork, and that the Lord will supply the additional finances needed to ship it all the way to Siberia. That the food will be a great witness and testimony of the Lords Love for the needy people who will benefit from it.
79. Fruitful follow-up of academics met and ministered to at the recent SSSR and ASR conferences.
80. That presentations given by the Family at universities will be inspired, present a clear picture of our lifestyle and beliefs, and bear fruit. For new opportunities to reach university students studying religion and sociology. That souls will be won, and that those who are hungry for the truth can be followed up on.
81. For an academic friend who is going through a difficult time after his divorce. Also for funding to complete his upcoming book, and that it will be a powerful expos of the role apostates (bitter former members) play in persecution of NRMs.
82. That the Lord will raise up the right publisher for James Chancellors book on the Family, one that would give the book the widest possible distribution.
83. Jay and Rose: For free housing or the use of a coffeehouse in the San Francisco district of Haight Ashbury, to be able to better minister to the Deadheads (fans of the Grateful Dead) and street people there who are very desperate for the truth.
84. Josiah: TRF Supporter serving an eleven year prison sentence. For his encouragement and protection; that the Lord will open up a ministry for him to be a help and witness to his fellow inmates.
85. Mexico: For the stability of the economy and against any further devaluation of the peso.
86. Mexico Media Home and Service Center: For much-needed personnel.
87. For the Consider the Poor ministries to those affected by the recent hurricanes in Mexico.
88. Halfway Home ministry in Texas for teens who chose to leave the Family: Good communication, love and unity. That these teens can find happy and productive lives outside the Family.
89. Jesse (of Paul and Susanna): For citizenship papers to come through.
90. Daniel and Ruth Blessing, Rejoice (of Tim): Legal paperwork.
91. Samuel (9, of Andrew & Lily): Presently undergoing chemotherapy for lymphoma. Please pray that only a minimum amount of chemotherapy will be necessary; that he will not have any negative reaction to the drugs; and especially that the cancer will not recur. (See answered prayer #6.)
92. Naarah (of Simon Black): For healing of an infection and possible cancer of the cervix.
93. Mercy: Healing from surgery on an abnormal pre-cancerous growth. That there will be no occurrence of cancer.
94. YA Jesse: Occasional heart pains apparently resulting from lower resistance to sickness due to the removal of his spleen and pancreas after the Austin accident. (See answered prayer #5.)
95. Serena: Healing from effects of menopause and migraine headaches.
96. Baby girl of Eli and Renee: Navel hernia.
97. Abby (of Sam): Heartburn and bladder infection.
98. Angie (18, of Sam and Abby): Insomnia.
99. Julianne (1, of Willing and Cherish): Recurring rash on face.
100. YA Eden: Anemia.
101. Against cases of whooping cough in several Homes.
102. Ruth (of Tommy): Numbness in fingertips.
103. Crystal (of Andrew): Severely sprained ankle.
104. Anna Servant (of James): Pain in back and feet. For extra strength after giving birth to her eleventh child.
105. Elena (6, of James and Anna): Allergies. For her eyes to be strengthened.
106. Steven (of Sue): Hay fever.
107. Nina (13, of Peace): Painful inflamed toe.
108. Joy (of John B.): High blood pressure and severe headaches.
109. Joan (of Servant and Seek): Hernia; bladder infection.
110. Trust (of Simon): Frequent migraine headaches.
111. Arrow (19, of Steven and Gina): Scoliosis.
112. Rose (of Matt): Erosion of the cervix.
113. Maria: Healing of left lung. Protection from colds and viruses.
114. Patrick (of Christine): Ulcers on his legs due to infection.
115. Melissa (15, of Patrick and Christine): Eye problems due to crossed eyes.
116. Francis (13, of Patrick and Christine): Chronic ear infections.
117. Jessica (2, of YAs Jason and Christi): Eczema.
118. Fay Fisher (16, of Philip and Sunshine): Severe rash.
119. Rosita (of David G.), Daniel (14, of John and Spring): Asthma.
120. Katrina (of Steven): Recurring migraine headaches.
121. Davida: Pain and numbness in her right arm.
122. Anna (9): Dyslexia (nerve ailment which causes reading problems).
123. Victor (14, of Israel and Lily): Epilepsy.
124. Martin (10, of Jonathan and Lily): Enlarged heart.
125. Julia (of Ike): Chronic congested ears.
126. Andres (14, of Anna): Swelling and pain in knees.
127. Ana (11, of Becky): Kidney infections.
128. Dulce (of Rufus), Ivana (13, of Rufus and Dulce): Graves Disease (hyperthyroidism).
129. Joy Praymore (of Michael): Chronic dizziness.
130. Renee: Against complications resulting from diabetic condition. Poor circulation in forearm and hands.
131. Sam Wholeheart (of Mary), Phil Testimony (of Sandy), Gem, Aaron Fighter, Faithy (16, of Jonathan and Amor): Back problems.
SOUTH AMERICA
132. For a speedy closure of the last aspect of the case in Argentina, and the full vindication of the Family.
133. Argentina: That a book which devotes 50 pages to the Familys case in Argentina, and exposes the judicial system and sensationalistic media, will be widely read and further vindicate the Family.
134. For the Familys appeal against a ruling by a Brazilian judge, who ruled against a Family Home being allowed to home school their children. For wisdom in how to proceed with the case, and that our home-schooling program will be vindicated. That the children involved will not be forced to enroll in public school and that no other more serious measures will be taken against the Home.
135. That the judge and the DA in another Brazilian court case involving the Family will accept our home-schooling program as adequate for the education of our children and will not require that we enroll them in public school or use local correspondence courses.
136. Brazil: That a new education law containing an amendment that we lobbied for to legalize home schooling will pass final approval and come into law.
137. Brazil: Improved phone lines; against frequent power cuts.
138. That a new disciple who just left the Family and is quite bitter will not be used by our enemies to instigate harassment of the Homes in that country.
139. For the economic situation in Ecuador, aggravated by political problems and power cuts, affecting the Familys friends and supporters.
140. More lenient visa laws in countries where the Family is required to take frequent and costly visa trips.
141. Pioneer team in Cuba: Protection, the Lords continued supply; miracles in pioneering this virgin field.
142. Portuguese LIM: For good organization of a new translating and staff team, anointed and quick translations.
143. Ana Lua (of Paulo): Melanoma (skin cancer).
144. Santiago (of Clara): Hypersensitivity to ultraviolet rays, causing inflammation of the skin and requiring him to keep out of the sun.
145. Chilean Priscilla: Cysts and growth on her eyelids.
146. Clara (of Jonathan): Extreme low blood sugar level; weight loss resulting in sharp pains (neuralgia); inflamed intestines; asthma.
147. Joy (of Matthew), Claudia (of Pedro), Ana (7, of Tiago and Priscila): Ear infections.
148. Susy, Gabriel (9, of Juan and Gloria), Clara Heaven: Asthma.
149. Ivan (toddler of Filippo and Fe), Michelle (15, of James and Anna), Angelique (15) Aurora (5) and Pedro (3) (of Esteban and Dulce); Clara (14, of Maria Antonia); Elena (8, of Marcos and Faith): Allergies and skin afflictions.
150. Anna (of James): Circulatory problems causing pain in her left leg and arm.
151. Sara PI (of John): That her thyroid hormone count will normalize without medication so she can continue to nurse her newborn. Against heart pain resulting from her thyroid condition. (See answered prayer #20.)
152. Juan (CRO): Recurring stomach problems.
153. David (of Susanna): Painful arthritis in knees.
154. Luz (7, of David and Lily): For increased physical and intellectual growth, which was slowed due to photophobia.
155. Eliseo (of Vicky); Geden Helper (of Esther); Victoria Liberty: Back problems.
156. Daniel Davidson (of Maria): Injured knee.
157. Daniela (of Pedro): Recurring digestive problems.
158. Joy (11, of Rose-Marie): Frequent headaches.
159. Rose-Marie: Growth on eyelid.
160. Lynn: Intense premenstrual pain. For female hormones to normalize.
161. Ana Maria (baby of Francisco and Esther): Breathing difficulties. (See answered prayer #32.)
162. Clara Luchador (of Santiago): Growths on her left shoulder and left eye.
163. Paulo YA: For the Lord to free him from having to do military service.
164. Abrahim David (of Joshua and Faithy): Gland in his neck growing abnormally.
165. Stephanie (1, of Joanie and Tommy): Chronic middle ear infections.
166. Joy (of Miguel): Irregular rapid heartbeat.
167. Matthew (of Sara): Frequent liver problems causing dizziness.
168. Emanuel (of Joy): Seborrhea (disease of the sebaceous glands).
169. Cristal (of Timoteo): Problem with thyroid gland.
170. Daniel (7, of Peter and Maria): For testicles to descend properly.
171. Maria Helper (of Peter), Christopher (4, of Peter and Maria): Stomach hernia.
172. Joana DArc, Rosa (of Joseph Willing): Ulcers.
173. Birgitta (58, of Isaac): Cataracts, varicose veins and poor circulation.
174. Brunilda (of Mateo): Varicose veins.
175. Anita (of Cephas): Heartburn; intense and frequent pain in her uterus (presently pregnant).
EUROPE AND AFRICA
176. That the appeal lodged for the closing of the French penal case will be granted.
177. Russia: That the Lord will keep the doors open for the Family to freely witness, despite the Communist and Nationalist parties, which oppose religious freedom, gaining more political power.
178. Continued supply of visas for Russia and Eastern Europe, despite tightening restrictions.
179. Continued fruitfulness in Albania, where the Family has had to relocate outside the capital due to religious persecution instigated by 10:36ers. That the Family will be able to continue to feed and minister to their catacombers and outside witnesses in the capital.
180. That the recent peace agreement in the former Yugoslavia will hold and help to bring an end to the suffering of the Bosnian people. For the Familys ministry to the many refugees from Bosnia and Croatia.
181. Spain: Needed documentation for the Homes to start home schooling.
182. For wisdom in handling 10:36er related problems in Romania. That persecution will not develop.
183. That the parents of our Russian and East European catacombers who would like to join will grant them permission to do so.
184. Against negative media publicity in Poland; that it will not hinder our witnessing and outreach. For wisdom in knowing how to refute it, and for the Lord to raise up people who will want to publish our side of the story.
185. Greece: For a change in schooling laws that would allow home schooling. For less restrictive visa laws.
186. Tommy and Lydia: Open doors for home schooling their child in Russia. For a solution that will be a precedent for other children there as well.
187. Our pregnant Russian nationals: That the Lord will lead them to good, Spirit-led doctors who will give them the right pre-natal care and deliver their babies safely. (The standard of Russian pre- and post-natal health care is very low.)
188. For more breakthroughs in provisioning in Russia, so the Homes can raise more of their support locally.
189. That a flu epidemic in Moscow will not affect any of our Family members there, especially the children.
190. Aaron (of Sharon): Hurt cartilage in his knee, causing quite a bit of pain and discomfort when walking. That there will be no need for an operation.
191. Mila (Russian live-out): Back injury.
192. Christina: Rash that has developed during pregnancy.
193. Romanian Esther: Painful rash on underarms.
194. Romanian Faithy: Stomach disorder, causing difficulty in eating and digesting.
195. Hannah: Frequent pain in right hip, leg and knee.
196. Rose: Frequent migraine headaches; back problems.
197. Russian Tim: Heart problems.
198. Maria (12, of Eva): Ear infections and hearing loss. For healing of ruptured eardrum.
199. Beth (of John), Joanna (of Johannes), Angel (6, of Jonas and Ania): Recurring headaches.
200. Michal (8, of Jonas and Ania): Eyesight to improve.
201. Natalie (2 months, of Steven D.Q. and Rose): Recurring painful hernia which could require surgery.
202. Grace (of Leland): Infected tendons in fingers and arms.
203. Matthew (2, of Stephen and Lily), Michael (of Faith), Stephen (of Angela), Heaven (TS, of David Blossom): Asthma.
204. Daniel (of Faith): Ear problems.
205. Leah (of Paul): Hypoglycemia while pregnant; for a better diet and safe pregnancy.
206. Mercy: Painful swelling in her knees, ankles and shoulders.
207. Liz: Pinched nerve in her upper thigh. Run down due to very heavy periods.
208. Neshe (YA): Severe asthma. For less dependence on the aspirator; and for sleep at night.
209. Phoebe: Varicose veins.
210. Tim (of Elizabeth): Insomnia.
211. Stephen (of Angela), Victor, Praise (of Alf), Hava (JETT): Back pains.
212. Lorraine (YA, of Timothy and Praise): Recovery from broken leg.
213. Esther (of Stephen): Digestive difficulties and poor elimination as a result of an operation a few years ago.
214. Suzanne: For kidneys to function properly.
215. Heidi (11, of Nat and Esther): Bronchitis.
216. Amy (8, of Nat and Esther): Bladder infection.
217. Elaina (of Abner and Lily): Appendicitis.
218. Nathanael (9 of Steven and Christina): Loss of pigment on his face.
219. David (of Sara): Strong bleeding in the digestive system.
220. Mary (TS): Recurring abdominal pains.
221. Greek John (TS): That his case will be completely closed and he will be absolved of any wrongdoing. (See answered prayer #35.)
PACIFIC
222. Civil suits against DOCS in Sydney:
Progress in getting a court date set for the civil suits. For the legal teams proactive work and lobbying to shore up support for the case. Against any possible negative repercussions from the BI case that could hinder or delay these civil suits.
Robert (lawyer) who is going through financial difficulties, for the Lords supply and encouragement.
223. Family members working on learning Chinese so that they can witness more deeply in Chinese and learn how to win souls.
224. For more Word to be translated and published in Chinese. Personnel for the studio Home producing Family tools in Chinese.
225. HCS: For wisdom and guidance in reaching China with the help of a Chinese friend. That the teams going to China will have a fruitful witness and establish lasting contacts.
226. Finances and home support for families moving to China, Eastern Russia or other pioneer fields.
227. Tim, Mercy, Comfort, Daniel and Charity: Progress in producing GP pubs in Korean, especially the Reflections series.
228. That the Lord will stop the efforts of a group of powerful anti-NRM activists who are lobbying the government in Japan. For an objective Japanese professor and NRM expert who has been fiercely attacked in the media and suspended from his position for his defense of NRMs.
229. That Family HK nationals needing to do so will be able to change their nationality or status before 1997 (when HK becomes part of China).
230. David, Freya, Jeremiah and Tender: That applications for government-issued volunteer licenses will be accepted.
231. Maggie, Heidi, Victory and Michael: That new fund-raising methods being pioneered will be fruitful.
232. Abel, Joy, Luke and Joan: Open doors to minister in China.
233. Joseph (of Maggie), Josh T., Peter and Joan: Good visas.
234. Etoile: Legal paperwork.
235. Kenny, Claire and Francis: For expected inheritance to come through speedily.
236. Marcus (of Christina): That traces of cancer which have appeared after an operation to remove a cancerous tumor will miraculously disappear. For the doctors wisdom in any treatment they administer, and that the Lord will use it to completely dissolve any cancerous cells in his body.
237. Praise (of Tim): Recurring asthma attacks and weight loss.
238. Michael (JETT): Lump in arm; that it will not develop into a tumor.
239. Yoshimi: Broken leg; that both legs will grow evenly.
240. Will, Patricia (YA, of Noe and Joy): Backaches.
241. Patrick (teen): Dermatitis on his hands.
242. Maria A.: Recurring diarrhea, adversely affecting overall health.
243. Johnny A., Christian, Kevin, Aichan, Harmony, Philip: Asthma and/or allergies.
244. Francesca (2, of Simon and Sharon): Hospital tests show that her hearing is only at 80 decibels, which means she is hardly able to hear. She has had this problem since birth. For a miraculous healing, and for her parents wisdom and direction on the next step.
245. Crystal: Recurring gum infections.
246. Naomi: Ear infection.
247. Sharon Rose (5, of Hab and Crystal): Recurring fungal rash on abdomen and left leg.
248. Dan: Continually sore feet and back.
249. Anna (8, of Noe and Joy): Clear speech.
250. Mayu (2): Chronic impetigo; asthma.
251. Hope: Frequent pains in chest and hands.
252. Johnny (10, of Stephen and Praise): Diagnosed as having glue ear and needing an operation. For healing of his eardrum tissue weakened from previous operations.
253. Ray (of Rejoice): Sinus problems; pain in back, knees and ankle.
254. Marco: Recurring headaches; black spot in his left eyesight.
255. Heart (of John): Persistent stomach ulcers.
256. Naomi (of Aaron): Recurring sty in left eye.
257. Scotty (of Meek): For extra strength after heart attack.
258. Jerry (of Marianne): Heart pains.
259. Isaac (of John and Marianne): Allergy affecting his sleep.
260. Natalie (4, of Gideon and Christina): Long-lasting rash and/or scabies.
261. Christina: Erosion of cervix.
262. Eman: Strong stomach pains causing near-fainting, which the doctors have been unable to diagnose.
263. Faithy (of Paul): Recurring ovarian cysts and chronic allergy problems.
264. Heidi (10) and Leigh (6) (of Paul and Joy): For strengthened eyesight.
265. Jonathan Austrian (of Faith): Heart pains and numbness in hands and arms.
266. Jerry: Problem with sinus at the base of his spine. That surgery will not be necessary.
267. Mariko (5, of live-outs Elisha and Liberty) (PL 28:263): Successful skin graft operations and full recovery from serious burns that covered 90% of her body.
268. Shem (TS, 17, of Jonathan and Faith): Presently facing one year in jail for vandalism and stealing. That he will make active steps towards a positive lifestyle, and associate with people who will be a good influence on him. That he will draw closer to the Lord, his parents (who are DO) and the Family through this experience.
ASIA
269. Pioneer team in Nepal: Continued supply, needed laborers, good phone communications.
270. Flood relief efforts in Thailand: Open doors to minister and witness, and that our teams will be well received. That the poor people suffering from this prolonged severe flooding can find relief.
271. Burma: For the establishment of a pioneer Home in this very receptive country; for the right personnel, visas, funds and materials.
272. Pioneer teams in Vietnam and Turkey: Continued wisdom, guidance and fruitfulness in their pioneering ministries and establishing a work in these countries.
273. Pakistan: Open doors for the Family to be able to continue their ministry there.
274. Arabic Lit-Pic: Continued progress in translating and adapting more Family songs to the Arabic language and musical style.
275. India: For peace to be restored in the northeastern Indian states so the Family can send witnessing teams there.
276. Andy, Joy and Abigail: Good preparations and financial supply for pioneer Home in China.
277. Follow up of new contacts made by witnessing teams at the recent SEA Games in Thailand.
278. Andreas and Faith, Peter Lance, Isaac and Meekness, Peter and Mary, Phillip and Hannah: Visa paperwork.
279. Benjamin (of Mary Dear): Important paperwork to come through.
280. James (of Julie): Bronchial asthma.
281. Steven (of Sue): Recurring flu.
282. Joanie (of James): Lump in right breast.
283. Mike: Pinched nerve in right foot.
284. Praise (of Paul): For weight gain and better overall health.
285. Joyful: Frequent headaches.
286. Ruth (of Prem), Praise R. and Gabe (teen): Asthma.
287. Michael Littlebear: Recovery from slipped disk.
288. Danish Hannah: Pain in lower left side after operation.
289. Victory: Recovery from ear infection.
290. Abner Happy: Swellings on his body causing tremendous itching. Torn ligament on left knee.
291. Simon Mountain: Severe headaches and eye pain; for good sleep.
292. Charity (of James S.A.): Asthma; varicose veins. For strength and weight gain during pregnancy.
293. Noelle (baby, of Stevie and Ruthie) (PL 26:93): Continued weight gain and healing of cysts.
294. Isaac (14, of Thai Abe and Christina): Allergic reaction causing heavy congestion and coughing.
295. Joanna (of Thai John): Varicose veins and headaches during pregnancy with number 10.
296. R.K. (83, long-time friend of the Family): Severe stroke. That the Lord will heal him or take him Home in His perfect time; that his family will be won by a loving sample of prayer and concern.
297. Crystal Moonlight: Pain in right knee.
298. Sapphire: Pain in abdomen; for strength.
299. Angelo (of Cephas and Sapphire): Recurring coughs; for resistance to chest infections.
300. Angel (of David): Fibroid (lump) in her left breast; recurring pain in chest, back and left arm.
301. David (6, of Mark and Faithy): Recurring cramps in his legs; occasional seizures.
302. Faithy (of Mark): Bone loss; that it will not affect her teeth nor require surgery.
303. Charity (of Asaph): Inflamed tendon, back pains and numbness in arms.
304. Claire (of Asaph and Charity): Umbilical hernia.
305. Dawn: Several lumps growing on her eyelids.
306. Thai James: Strength and stamina. (He has been weak in health his whole life due to being born with holes in his heart. Its a miracle he is even alive!)
307. Jessica PI (of Stephan): Lower back pains.
TESTIMONIES OF ANSWERED PRAYER!
From Dawn (20), USA:
Since the prayer request for my back went on the Prayer List, I would like to testify that it is well on the way to full recovery! Thank the Lord! The last time I went to a chiropractor I was told that I would probably have this problem (crooked spine in the neck) for the rest of my life and that there wasnt much I could do about it. For a long time I just accepted his word as truth and resigned myself to living with it, since it wasnt usually so bad. However, when it kept getting worse I finally decided to ask to be put on the Prayer List.
Since then the Lord has supplied a very sweet Christian chiropractor who has donated his services, and in just a months time I am so, so much better! The other chiropractor treated me for two months, twice a week with no success, but even after one or two visits since my request came out in the Prayer List I am doing much, much better. My hips went back into place (something the other chiropractor couldnt accomplish no matter how hard he tried) and my neck pain is almost all gone! Thank the Lord for His healing power!
From Heidi (of Luke), Switzerland:
From the depths of my heart I would like to thank you all very much for your prayers for my healing, which the Lord has so wonderfully answered. Praise the Lord! It has been a great comfort and strength to me during this time, and I feel indebted to all of you. We are richly blessed to have a Family that will stand by our side when we are in need.
After severe pains in my abdomen I went to a doctor friend and he discovered a growth in my womb plus some large cysts (larger than a tennis ball). A week ago it seemed they were growing unusually fast (in just one day one had doubled in size). This doctor has been a good friend, is a Christian, and has a lot of faith and takes things in stride.
My present situation, however, concerned him very much, and he immediately contacted a large university hospital. Two days later I had my womb cleaned, and further tests were done to determine whether the tumor (growth) was malignant or benign. Although they had not received the final results, I was told I had to start chemotherapy. We had the weekend ahead of us, which gave us some time to bring the matter before the Lord. We also sent in a prayer request, which went Europe-wide. The Lord became very real during this time, and all of a sudden things began to come into focus as to what really matters in this life. All the recent Word was a great strength and very fitting about these tests and trials being an honor.
When we received the test results, they showed no tumor and no remnants of the miscarriage I had had two months before! The doctor was quite puzzled. On top of that, a couple of days later the entire growth was gone! What a miracle! The cysts, however, remained, and became very painful. The doctor tried to puncture them but could not, as the Lord wanted to get the glory for healing them on His Own. They have now miraculously almost completely disappeared, and my body is back to normal. My womb is also completely clean and normal. Praise the Lord! The Lord hath done great things for us! This time has been a very precious time with Him, and I believe Hes also healing me of my worrying, being tense about the future and lack of trust. Having the Lord so real and so close, especially when being tested, has given me faith and trust that no matter what I go through, the Lord will be right by my side.
The Lord also did some very sweet, encouraging things during this time and spoke wonderfully in prophecy. He gave several people at different times the story of the blind man who was not blind because he or his parents had sinned, but that the Lords power might be manifestedwhich it was!
From the Puerto Rico Home:
In answer to fervent prayer, two hurricanes which everyone said would be hitting us within hours turned at the last minute and missed us! The hurricanes were a week apart and each time we prayed and prepared as best we could as Dad has taught us in the Letters. After committing ourselves to the Lord and going to bed, we woke up in the morning with each one turning away from us at the eleventh hour. It has made people here in Puerto Rico very thankful for the Lords Love and mercy in sparing them from the destruction that has come upon others.
From James, Flower and Rosita, Mexico:
This month a large hurricane was headed our way, and according to the papers would hit in only five days if it did not change direction. Some six years ago a hurricane virtually wiped out this tourist town, forcing us to close the Home at that time, so we did not feel it was Gods will for it to hit at this time when we are making good progress in setting up a work again here. We sent a message to the Homes asking them to pray, and on our prayer day we prayed desperately that it would change direction, laying hands on a picture in the paper of the approaching storm. That same night the hurricane changed course and went out to sea. Thank the Lord! What a miracle and answer to prayer!
From Brazil Service Center:
A week ago our van, full of the videos we had just duped for Christmas, was stolen at gunpoint. We prayed the police would find it and that it would be returned to us. In the evening the police called, saying they had found our van. They were tipped off by an anonymous caller (an angel?) who reported seeing a van being driven into a warehouse and that it looked like it had been stolen. It was a real miracle, as if the police had arrived on the scene just a few minutes later there wouldnt have been much left of our van, as it would have been totally taken apart (stolen vehicles here are stripped and the parts sold). Six windows were missing, but thankfully the engine was still in the van and it hadnt been disassembled. We were later able to get back most of the videos as well!
From Dave, Ana and Cielo, Colombia:
One of our most faithful supporters has a lot of debts, but after praying for him every day, the Lord did a big miracle. He owed millions of pesos to a bank, after having bought falling stock in a social club. A friend of his decided to buy the stock and paid our friends debt!
From Margie, Uruguay:
A little over two years ago I was checked by Dr. Mario, and he found I had about five ulcers on my cervix, some of them quite large. He suggested I get a pap smear, a test to determine the state of the skin in that area of the uterus. From personal experience I knew that the ulcers could become cancerous and that it was very important to take some kind of action. My mother had the same problem a couple of years before I joined the Family, and her ulcers did result in cancer.
Having been in the Family 22 years, my faith for healing had grown. I have prayed many times for different ones healing, and they have been healed. Sometimes the Lord would give me faith for certain people who had healing power to pray for me when I felt sick, and I had many times seen the Lord do miracles. But for some reason this time it was different, maybe because of my mothers experience. I had very little faith for my own healing, but I realized I would have to take a stand of faith and do something. Would I go to the doctors, or simply trust in His healing and others prayers?
My first reaction was to go to the Word and read as much as possible on healing. This gave me the faith that I was in the Lords hands, and if He wanted to keep me serving Him here, He would have to heal me. I certainly did not have much faith in doctors, so I went ahead and asked to be put on the Prayer List.
Two years passed before I felt it was time to go for another check-up and take the pap smear to see how the Lord was working on my healing. The results were that all the ulcers are gone and I am perfectly fine. What a miracle!
I must say that although I started trusting the Lord quite strongly when I first took a stand of faith, I did fall many times along the way. Fears would hit me and I would imagine the worst, mainly because I had irregularities in my period (something I never had before) and lots of extra bleeding at times. I would sometimes be in pain and quite run down for no specific reason. I would read through the Prayer Lists and hear of the symptoms of our dear loved ones who suffer from cancer, and at times I felt the same physically. This brought attacks of fear, thinking I was getting worse. I had to take strong stands against those thoughts, and finally got to the point where I thought, Well, Lord, if thats what You want, thats just fine with me. Ill trust You even if You decide to take me. Or if You want me to suffer, its okay. You havent failed me, and You gave Your life for me, so I am willing now to do the same. Many times I asked the Home to pray for me, and it brought a lot of peace in my heart to know that I wasnt fighting all alone, but that I had a great big Family standing by me, fighting with me in prayer.
The Lord acknowledged that faith, and although at times I was not faithful in continuing to trust in Him, He kept faithful and healed me of the ulcers! Maybe this will encourage you dear loved ones who find yourselves in similar situations, not to feel bad if you sometimes think negatively or feel like quitting. Wait for His perfect timing: sometimes it takes a while before He answers. At times I felt under condemnation, feeling I didnt have much faith and that this would hurt the Lord, but in His great Love and mercy He doesnt mind waiting for us to go through these experiences so we can grow and depend more on Him.
When I would spend time praying for others listed in the Prayer List, my heart would feel for them more than ever before. The Lord and His Word had comforted me in my distress, and I would expect Him to comfort others through my prayers. I want to thank our dear sweet Family who faithfully prayed for me. I appreciate it forever.
From Sam, Miguel and Victory, Brazil:
A director of a school who liked and bought our tools asked for prayer, as she had a tumor in her uterus and needed to undergo surgery. After praying for her with all of our hearts, all her symptoms disappeared! She now feels great and gives God the glory!
From Angel, Ester and Iris, Brazil:
Recently there was an explosion at a plant in a nearby city, and seven workers were seriously injured. The local doctors had given up hope of saving them, so a friend of ours hired an airplane equipped with an intensive care unit and brought the seven men to a better hospital. Two weeks later I talked with him on the phone. He said they were still in critical condition and there was not much hope that they would live. I told him that we would pray for these men, which we did. When I talked to him again recently and asked about the men in the hospital, he said it must have been some kind of miracle, because after he had last talked to me the men had an amazing recovery! They were all healed and had gone home! Our friend said that surely Someone had intervened on their behalf.And He had, in answer to our prayers!
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE LONG-TERM PRAYER LIST
As a reminder, we thought it might be helpful to include a brief summary of the main topics covered in the last long-term list (PL 25). Hopefully this will come in handy to jog your memory in praying for these topics in case youre having prayer time and PL 25 is not available. If you wish, you can even copy down this list of topics to carry with you so you can pray for them in situations when you cant have the Prayer List with you, such as when out in town or taking public transport, etc. However, this is not meant as a substitute for PL 25, so please do try to refer to PL 25 for the specifics of each request whenever possible.
In order to make sure that the prayer requests from the long-term list are not forgotten, you may want to try praying for at least two requests from the long-term list every day, along with some of the requests from this Prayer List and your Continental Prayer List. This way, your Home would be praying for all the long-term requests regularly. Thank you for your faithful prayers! God bless you!
--Mama and Peter and staff
--Pregnant mothers/newborns
--Childcare teachers/shepherds
--Childrens shepherding/education
--Teens/JETTs
--Health
--WS pubs production
--Video/audio productions
--Witnessing/follow-up
--Friends/supporters
--Teens witnessing ministry
--Special outreach ministries
--Mail ministries
--Victories over NWOs
--Homes spiritual standard
--Home teamworks
--Charter implementation
--Home/WS finances
--Good Word/prayer time
--Housing
--Landlords/neighbors
--Legal paperwork
--Vehicles/drivers
--Stability of local and national governments
--Media teams
--Vindication and final conclusion to any pending court battles
--Lawyers
--Academics/influential friends
--Media coverage/contacts
--Against enemies activities
--Protection from persecution
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