PRAYER LIST 30
DO March 1996
Copyright March 1996, The Family, Zurich, Switzerland
"Thou hast a mighty arm; strong is Thy hand, and high is Thy right hand. Justice and judgment are the habitation of Thy throne; mercy and truth shall go before Thy face" (Psalm 89:13,14).
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.
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!
Asia:
1. Angel (PL 28:296): Results from a medical test show no sign of breast cancer, and she is no longer experiencing pain on her left side!
2. Japheth (of Joan) (PL 24:100): Healed of painful recurring boils.
3. James (of Charity) (PL 28:293): Gaining strength daily, both physically and spiritually.
4. Jewel (of Josiah): "The results from Jewel's brain scan show that the tumor which was removed three years ago is not in a stage of re-growth. The results showed no signs of any tumors! The Lord has also healed her from recurring fainting spells which caused a head injury. The Lord gave a remarkable promise from Isa.40:28-31 (which contains specific reassurance and the word `faint' four times) and she has not had any more problems!"
5. Reema Mercy (baby of a close friend) (PL 28:62): Her convulsions have stopped completely. She is able to suck and swallow and doesn't need to be fed through a tube. It's a real testimony of the Lord's healing, as the doctors were not able to do much.
6. Mary Magdalene (baby of a close friend) (PL 28:63): The operation on her spinal cord was successful and she has been healing very quickly.
7. India (PL 28:270): Recording of "Fantastic Friends" in Hindi completed.
8. Andy, Joy and Abigail (PL 29:276): The Lord answered prayer for their preparations and provision, and their team is now in China.
9. The Family's relief efforts in Thailand during the recent severe flooding were fruitful and well-received (PL 29:270).
North America:
10. Fe (of Gideon) (PL 29:52): Doing much better, thanks to your prayers! The leukemia has gone into remission, and she's not receiving any chemotherapy at this time. The doctors have recommended that she get a bone marrow transplant to prevent the leukemia recurring, which she feels led to go ahead with. They found two donors for her in a very short time, which is a total miracle, as it's one chance in 6,000 to find somebody with compatible bone marrow.
11. Samuel (9, of Andrew and Lily): Samuel was in critical condition, as a cancerous tumor had developed in his neck and was applying serious pressure on his windpipe. However, the tumor miraculously dissolved! His parents report: "Since the prayer request for Samuel came out in Prayer List 29, he has been feeling fine! He is pretty much back to normal in all of his activities. The doctors say he is doing great. The Lord is opening up a ministry of comfort to the many other children and parents we meet. The Lord has been so good to us and is working everything out for our good!"
12. David (of Cherish) (PL 27:253): No longer experiencing any chest pain.
13. Serena (of Peter) (PL 27:267): "I am recovering well from my recent surgery (to remove a kidney), and am now able to do more than just walking for exercise. I still have moments when I feel discomfort in my neck and side, but it is nothing short of a miracle how quickly I have recovered. I am eternally grateful for everyone's prayers."
14. Mercy Trust: Several tests were run on a lump in her breast that the doctors were concerned might be cancerous, and the results were negative!
15. Ruthie (teen, of Phil and Esther): "Ruthie just had major surgery on her ear, and it has been miracle after miracle of how the Lord supplied the means for the operation and raised up really sweet doctors who even helped do some of the provisioning for us! She is recuperating well and we are praying that her hearing will be restored, as she was going deaf. The Lord gave us the promise, `And thine ear shall hear a word behind thee.'"
16. Rose Secretary: No problems with arthritis despite cold weather.
17. Mexico: Recently several TV shows were broadcast which aggressively attacked the Family in an attempt to incite the government against us. The Family in Mexico City went on the attack with demonstrations and picketing, and the media storm was overturned in our favor, thank the Lord! The Family has since had favorable contacts with government officials responsible to oversee NRMs in the country, and our enemies' attacks seem to have somewhat abated.
South America:
18. Ana Lua (of Paulo) (PL 29:143): She was recently diagnosed with melanoma (skin cancer), but after several tests, the doctors said that the disease had not spread to any other major organs. They removed the lymph glands under her arms and only one of them was affected by the disease, which is a great miracle, considering the seriousness of the diagnosis and the estimated length of time she had the disease without knowing about it (over three years).
19. Gabriel (9, of Juan and Gloria) (PL 28:125): Less asthma problems.
20. Marie (of Andrew) (PL 26:174): Gave birth to a full-term and healthy baby boy, despite complications and premature contractions in her first months of pregnancy.
21. Rosa (of Nehemias) (TS) (PL 24:160): Healed of problems with nervous system.
22. Anna (of James) (PL 28:116): As soon as a prayer request was sent in, the pain in her arm and leg caused by high blood pressure subsided. She has since regained much of her former strength.
23. Ana (of Gabriel) (PL 28:123): Has not had asthma attacks nor needed to use her respirator since sending in her prayer request!
24. Maria Clara (of Mateo and Brunilda) (PL 28:92): Healed from urinary infections.
25. Christian (4, of Primavera) (PL 28:98): The Lord completely healed him and he has not had any coughs or colds.
26. J. (friend and supporter) (PL 28:132): He has already been released from the hospital and the doctors are amazed at his recovery from a cerebral hemorrhage. He talks, sits up, eats, is gaining weight and seems to have suffered no memory loss!
Europe and Africa:
27. David (3, of Paul and Lily): Miraculously healed of cancer! (See testimony on page 13.)
28. Stephen (of Peace) (PL 28:187,189): "Since the prayer request for healing of my back was published, it is much better! Also, little David's (our two-year-old) frequent nose bleeds have completely stopped since we sent in his prayer request. Thank you so much, dear Family, for praying for us!"
29. Samuel, Spring and Lily (PL 28:211): "Our friend D. Francisco [originally witnessed to by Dad and Mama], who was sick with cancer of the colon went to be with the Lord and is healed forever! He surely met Dad again over There!"
30. Sara (of Jonathan) (PL 28:175): "I am feeling much stronger now and am experiencing less pain from the cysts on my ovaries. Thank you, my precious Family who have prayed for me!"
31. John and Beth (PL 28:215): "We received a letter from Kwek, a friend who had requested prayer for his mother's knees. He said his mother is feeling much better now and is responding well to treatment and no longer needs an operation!"
32. A Home in Spain received written authorization to home school their children (PL 29:181). Because they applied as members of the Family, hopefully this will set a precedent for other Homes in the country as well.
33. Albania: The Lord gave the local Home a victory in a court case brought against them by a crooked landlord who was trying to swindle them.
Pacific:
34. Marcus (of Christina) (PL 29:236): "Thank you for praying for Marcus [who was diagnosed as having cancer and advised to take chemotherapy]. The doctor concluded all he needs is just a once-a-month check up for six months! TTL! So it seems that his situation with cancer is not so serious anymore!"
35. Matthew and Claire (PL 28:283): Legal situation miraculously resolved.
36. Jonathan and Sarah (PL 29:226): The Lord supplied the needed funds for our pioneer team.
37. David and Freya (PL 29:230): "All five adult members of the Home have received their official license to do volunteer work from the prefectural government! This is the first time in history that any branch of the government of Japan has issued volunteer licenses to citizens. Altogether there are 1,200 volunteers licensed in this program."
PRAYER REQUESTS
CRITICAL OR LIFE-AND-DEATH SITUATIONS:
38. Faith (of Philip), Asia: Breast cancer, which has now spread to her bones. Continued faith and grace. Against pain in her back and left leg.
39. Joy (of Mark), North America: Advanced cervical cancer. For full restoration from a six-week stay in the hospital, which included a cesarean delivery (which resulted in a healthy baby, TTL!).
40. Timothy (newborn, of Anthony and Talitha), Europe: That no brain damage will occur due to water in his brain; for the sodium level in his blood, which is quite high, to stabilize. For his muscles to strengthen and for weight gain. Against any side effects or complications from the recent open-heart surgery he underwent due to heart defects. For healing from heart problems, and that he will become a healthy, normal child. For Anthony and Talitha's faith and encouragement, as well as for the Lord's supply for their Home, particularly for the large hospital bill.
41. Faith (of Marcos), South America: Cervical cancer.
42. Swiss Phoebe, Europe: Continued fight against Hodgkin's Disease.
43. Joy (TS), North America: On dialysis due to kidney failure. Eye trouble in her only operational eye (she is blind in the other).
MAMA AND PETER
44. That Mama's eye condition will improve, so that she can at least continue to open them for brief moments, which is essential for her work. That the eye strain, which comes as a result of her opening them, will not cause her headaches or further weaken her eyes, which has been the case lately.
45. Mama: Against excessive bleeding during prolonged periods, which weakens her considerably.
46. 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 and Tools
47. For the production of the FTT tapes:
>> That our young people will receive and compose inspired Word-filled songs that will help fill their peers' need for more contemporary music.
>> For our studios as they work hard to record the songs that come in, that the Lord will give them inspired musical arrangements that will be "hits."
>> For the production of the masters, and the duping and shipping of the tapes to the Homes by the Service Centers.
>> For the Lord's supply of finances so that WS can continue to produce these tapes.
48. For those working on regularly updating the Family Web site, including preparing more materials to put on the site, as well as making the site even more "user-friendly" and attractive to "surf" on. That the Lord will use the site as a means of reaching many people with the Gospel who might not hear of Him otherwise, as well as to provide information on the Family to those interested. For those working on handling the e-mail in response to the site; that this will develop into a fruitful mail ministry with lasting results.
49. GP videos: That the Endtime documentary video will be finalized quickly. For the editing of Treasure Attic shows #7 and #8, and the production of a special Treasure Attic show on the Life of Jesus, and another on the Old Testament.
50. One of our pubs editors: Chronic pains in her neck and back, causing headaches and making it difficult for her to do her work.
Home Life
51. That we can all receive and absorb the New Wine the Lord continues to pour out; that it will be a blessing in our lives and, as we follow and obey it, draw us closer to Him and each other and help us do a better job of reaching the lost with His Love!
52. That each one of us will continue to pray for and exercise the Lord's gift of love for each other. That we will do our best to make our Homes as loving, caring and Heavenly environments as possible.
53. For loving cooperation between Homes. Against the Enemy's attempts to sow disunity and selfishness.
54. 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.
55. For all our pregnant mothers, including 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
56. Wisdom, strength and anointing of the CROs and their office staffs in handling the increased workload since the implementation of the Charter.
57. 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.
Supply
58. For those raising funds to move to new fields: Speedy supply of travel and landing funds. That they won't 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 families staying with TSers to raise funds will be a good sample, help and blessing to the TS Homes they are in.
59. Plentiful and reliable home support for those leaving their home fields for poorer mission fields.
60. Good computer equipment for each Home, including a 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 and other educational materials on CD.
61. Sufficient school books and other educational materials for all our children and young teens.
62. That our children in each Home, particularly our OCs and JETTs, will receive consistent schooling, so they can maintain good grade levels in essential subjects.
Witnessing and Outreach
63. 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.
Health
64. For our women who are experiencing menopause: That any painful and bothersome symptoms will be minimal. For a speedy transition; for faith, trust, and physical and emotional support from those in their Homes.
65. Relief for all those who suffer from strong menstrual cramps.
66. That those who are underweight can gain the weight they need; and those who are overweight can lose it. For good healthy diets and regular vigorous exercise.
67. Increased stamina for those who are often physically weak and tired. That everyone can find time to get sufficient rest.
68. Grace and healing for any children or adults who struggle with stuttering.
69. Protection from coughs, colds and the flu; that these sicknesses will not spread in our Homes. Speedy healing for those who are sick with these afflictions.
70. Against the contraction or spread of childhood diseases in our Homes.
ASIA
71. Pakistan: Protection of Family members from rampant civil strive and violence in Karachi; for political stability and peace. That the recent expulsion of a foreign NGO and the government's declaration to close down all NGOs will not hinder the Family's work there.
72. That the water shortage in Northeastern Thailand will come to an end, and that city water there will become available on a daily basis.
73. That the Lord will raise up good translators to help get the Word into Vietnamese.
74. For a breakthrough in the translation of our tools and GP pubs into Turkish.
75. Long-term visas for our Family in Nepal.
76. For the Heart to Heart concert to be broadcast on Indian TV throughout the country.
77. That a supply of educational and reference books for the Thai Homes through a book distributor will come through.
78. Sarah Shine (pregnant and on the Vietnam pioneer team): That the Lord will provide a good, clean hospital with understanding, English-speaking doctors for her delivery.
79. Paul and Lily, Benjamin (of Mary Dear), Jessica (4, of Malaysian Liz), David and Angel, Maria (of Simon): Legal paperwork.
80. David and Angel, Andreas and Faith: Long-term visas.
81. Abner Obey: Myotonic dystrophy (a form of muscular dystrophy).
82. Abner Happy: Allergy resulting in a rash and swellings.
83. Peter Andrew (16): Recurring tonsillitis.
84. David (of Dawn): Recurring neck and shoulder pains resulting from an injury.
85. Joy (17, of Jim and Lily): Blocked kidney. That surgery will not be required.
86. Victory: Recurring earaches.
87. Gabriel (14, of Mark and Tab): Hernia.
88. Sara (10, of Josiah and Jewel): Recurring skin fungus.
89. Thai Esther: Hyperactive thyroid; against the side effects that this problem causes. Healing from pain in her feet which keeps her from being able to go out.
90. Crystal (of Paul): Chest infection caused by phlegm; for her food to go down easily. Increased physical strength.
91. Robert (4, of Nathan and Leah): Prolonged difficulties with bowel movements; that the Lord will reveal and cure the problem causing this.
92. Crystal (of Joel): Recurring headaches.
93. Steven (of Claire): Backaches and colds.
94. Crystal (of David): Painful lump on back.
95. Willing Warrior: Stomach ulcers which also cause backaches.
96. Sara D. (16): Shingles.
97. Daniel Praymore: Numbness in arms; backaches.
98. Gabe (14): Hernia.
99. Jessica (of Stephan): Pinched nerve in lower back, especially painful during pregnancy; for a safe delivery.
100. Australian Mike: Inflamed tendon in foot.
101. Crystal: Stomach ulcers; eczema. For peace and against stress.
102. English Peter: Cyst in groin.
103. Abel (of Marie Claire): Multiple large cysts; hemorrhoids; large warts on ankle which are spreading.
104. Claire (of Steven): To get pregnant.
NORTH AMERICA
105. That the Lord will protect our Family in Mexico City from the harmful effects of the city's polluted air, which is at dangerously high levels.
106. That a local police investigation in one city resulting from a TV news broadcast on the Family will be closed quickly and positively; that the Family will be able to continue their local outreach and CTPs unhindered.
107. For warmer weather and an early spring in the Northern US and Canada; this winter has been one of the coldest on record.
108. Daniel (of Beloved): That legal paperwork releasing him from the Mexican army will come through.
109. North American SC: Supply of new video duping equipment.
110. For the Lord's leading and supply to open a Home for teen/JETT camps.
111. Joe and Dove, Tim and Heaven, Paloma: Needed visas and paperwork.
112. Abner: Legal paperwork.
113. Charlene Rose (baby of YAs Jason and Christy): For birth certificate to be finalized.
114. Fe (of Gideon): For the leukemia to remain in remission or disappear completely. That the bone marrow transplant will be successful. (See answered prayer #10.)
115. Newborn of Heidi (YA): That no harmful long-term effects will result from a stroke and brain hemorrhage the baby suffered during delivery. The doctors say the baby is fine now, but everyone's prayers are still appreciated.
116. Sara: Loss of skin pigmentation.
117. Maria: Stomach hernia.
118. Esther (of Eric): Anemic during pregnancy with #8.
119. Anna: Recurring rashes on her hands; weight loss.
120. Rebecca (of Paul): Complications and excessive bleeding during her pregnancy (#11).
121. Josue (of Luz), Beth Francis (22), Tim (of Dove), Love (of Victor), Ben Fisher: Back problems.
122. Amanecer (17), James (of Flower): Back and neck pains.
123. Danny (of Timo and Ana), Mercy Lamb, Rebecca (of Andrew and Priscilla), Katrina (of Steve and Kristi), Summer (17, of Michael and Claire): Recurring headaches. Eczema (Summer).
124. Cephas: Ruptured discs; pinched nerve in back and neck.
125. Emmanuel (7, of Jerry and Cherish): Speedy healing of broken leg.
126. Maria (13, of Steven and Guatemalan Ana): Recovery from broken shin bone.
127. Ruthie (16): That her hearing will be fully restored after surgery on her ear (see answered prayer #16).
128. Liz (of David): Painful growth on left foot.
129. Ruth Marie: Poor circulation and itchy swelling in different parts of the body, often her feet, making it difficult to walk.
130. Flor: That her womb will be strengthened so that she does not have to have complete bedrest during her pregnancy.
131. Luz (of Josue): Full recovery after a tubal pregnancy operation. Needed calcium in her bones.
132. Jason YA (of Christy): Recovery from serious knee injury.
133. Lily (of Ben): Cyst on the side of her neck.
134. Amor (of Jonathan): Chronic nausea which greatly weakens her.
135. Meek (of Scotty): Pre-cancerous cells in the cervix. For a proper diagnosis; that it will not develop into anything more serious.
136. Ava: Lump in her breast.
137. Jasper (of Love), Topaz (of Peter): Asthma.
138. Clare (17, of Silas and Gypsy): That kidney stones will not recur.
139. Renee: Diabetes; numbness and pain in arms and wrist. For stable blood sugar level.
140. Heaven (9, of Lalo and Ruth), Emanuel (16), Pandita (16), Karen (2, of Jareb and Joy): Ear infections.
141. Lalo: Fungus in his ears.
142. Rosie (5, of Pedro and Maria): Frequent stomach pains.
143. Ana: Recurring rash on her hands.
144. Michael (of Joy), Ruth: Heart pains.
145. Philip (12, of John Paul and Vine): Chest pains, earaches and eczema.
146. Sara (of Salomon): Pains in legs and arms; for a healthy pregnancy.
147. Cush: Gum infection and recurring abscess.
148. Spring (of Steven), Flower (of James): Varicose veins during pregnancy.
149. Jesse (2, of James and Flower): Hernia in testicles.
150. Anita: Recurring pain in her uterus. For strengthening of the uterus after having three miscarriages over the period of a year.
151. Vicky: Skin problem.
152. Spring: Weak bronchial tubes, causing her to cough up blood as well as generally weakening her health.
153. Ruthie: Painful tumor in her leg which at times prevents her from walking. (Pregnant with #12!)
154. Joy Faithful (of John B.): Pregnant and diagnosed with gestational diabetes, toxemia, and high blood pressure. For a safe, natural delivery, and a healthy baby and mommy despite these problems.
155. Peace Jubilee: Insomnia.
156. Seek: Heart seizures. (We heard that after a prayer request was previously published for her, she had no seizures for several months and felt better than she had in a year, thank the Lord!)
157. Titus and Charity: Large housing with specific needs for their handicapped child.
158. Marie: Weak lungs, resulting in a lingering bad cough.
159. Abi (of Dan): For a natural delivery rather than a C-section, which doctors are considering due to the baby being somewhat larger than usual, and Abi's diabetic condition.
160. Timmy (of Matthew and Ava): Arthritis, which is aggravated by the cold weather; that he'll be able to walk well soon.
161. Chris (7, of John Mark and Hope) (TS): Dyslexia (learning disorder).
SOUTH AMERICA
162. Argentina:
>> That Marquevich will send our legal proceedings to a provincial court that will accept it and render just judgment, closing the case, or that Marquevich will close the case himself.
>> That Marquevich will not attempt to initiate a new investigation or any fresh accusations against the Family.
>> Anointing for our lawyers and legal team as they investigate to see if anything can be done to speed up the legal proceedings or get the case transferred.
>> That our lawsuits against those who submitted the fraudulent psychological tests will continue to progress. (If we prove the psychologists gave false testimony, it will have a positive impact on the main case.)
163. Relief from the water shortage in Brasilia.
164. That Brazil will relax its strict visa requirements, so that frequent costly visa trips will not be necessary.
165. Priscilla: Physical and spiritual recovery after her child went to be with the Lord after a C-section delivery at 37 weeks. She experienced lots of bleeding from a detached placenta. For strength and comfort. Our prayers are with you, dear Priscilla, during this difficult time. We love you!
166. Angelito (newborn, of Bernardo and Clara): Although Angelito was born with Down's syndrome, he is healthy and does not have heart problems--a real miracle! Please pray that he will gain strength, and for his parents as they learn how to care for their special child. (He is Clara's eleventh.)
167. Ana Lua (of Paulo Jos): That melanoma will completely disappear and not spread to other parts of her body. (See answered prayer #18.)
168. Maria (of Jordan): Tumor in uterus.
169. Patricia Jamaican, Lynn: Very painful and prolonged periods.
170. Patience, Hepsi (of Jonatas), Joo (of Pandita): Painful varicose veins.
171. Julia Praise, Rosa (of Joseph Willing): Against premature contractions.
172. Marianela (of Chilean David): For her fallopian tubes to open up so she can have babies; painful growth on her finger.
173. Rosa (of Dave), Rute: Against discomforting side effects of menopause.
174. Aurora (of Pedro): That her uterus will normalize and her periods will be lighter.
175. Ana Maria (of Juan Francisco and Ester): Blockage in her nasal cavity, obstructing her breathing.
176. Ana (of Samuel): Poor circulation; painful varicose veins; underactive thyroid.
177. Jordan (of Maria): Experiencing sudden decrease in sight.
178. Juan Discipulo (of Maria): Torn tendon in his knee.
179. David Valiant (YA), Michaela (11, of Jonatas and Hepsi), Gabriel (9, of Juan and Gloria), Valentina, Angelique, Nasheli, Mariana: Allergies.
180. Dieguito (baby, of Diego and Marcela): Bronchitis.
181. Priscilla (of Tiago): Frequent earaches resulting in headaches.
182. Anna (of James): Frequent high blood pressure and water retention. (See answered prayer #22.)
183. Priscila (of Josu): Painful infection in her fallopian tube, uterus and ovary; hair loss.
184. Ester: Inflammation of the eustachian tube (inner ear), causing headaches.
185. Marie Christine (1, of Samuel and Florence): Chronic ear infection.
186. Praise (14, of Samuel and Florence): Recovery after appendectomy.
187. Paul (of Katrina): Recovery from broken leg.
188. Kristy YA: To be able to eat normally without experiencing severe stomach pain.
189. Michael and Praise Willing: Hernias.
190. Luz (7, of David and Lily): Hearing loss. For healing, and for the Lord to reveal the cause of the problem.
191. Christian (teen, of Jody): Persistent ear trouble since contracting measles two years ago.
192. Pandita (of Joo): Severe hair loss, resulting from a disturbance of the nervous system. For peace, faith and trust.
193. Rebeca (of Chris): Against any pregnancy complications due to her blood type (Rh negative).
194. Ana (of Gabriel): Pregnant with #4. That if it be His will, the Lord will supply a good Christian doctor who will be willing to try a natural delivery (the first three were C-sections).
195. Mercy (of Jonathan Nubes): That she will regain the strength, health and weight lost during a recent bout with pneumonia.
196. Danny (13, of Jose and Gloria): Skin deficiency causing white spots and rashes on his face.
197. Milena (of Miguel and Joy): Kidney disease and skin allergies.
198. Daniel Argentine: Successful surgery to remove cancer on his thumb; against complications and any further spread of the cancer.
199. Elizabeth (16) and Linda Rosa (15) (of Josias and Sara): Scoliosis (a deformation of the spinal column which provokes chronic back pain).
200. Elizabeth (16, of Josias and Sara): Skin problems on her face which could be caused by a liver problem.
201. Joy (of Jonathan and Priscila): Skin problem, liver problem, backaches and headaches.
202. Joana: Anemia; for weight gain.
203. Cielo Trust (18): Ovarian pains and constant headaches.
204. Maria Vitoria (4, of Marcos and Sara): Inflammation of the eyelashes, causing much discomfort.
205. Marcos (of Faith): Inner ear infection in both ears, caused by sinus problems.
206. Claire: Excessive bleeding during her periods, possibly caused by small tumors in her uterus. For a proper diagnosis.
207. Katrina (1, of Precious): Problem with adenoids; to be able to breathe properly while sleeping.
208. Gabriel (baby, of Joo and Maria): Crooked foot.
209. Lilian (3) and Marcos (5) (of Joo and Maria) and Felipe (5) (of Felipe and Maria): Very weak health and prone to frequent illnesses.
210. Daniel (of Maria): Painful knee.
211. Marita (TS): Mole on her face.
212. Rosa (of Nehemias, TS): Myomas (tumor composed of muscle tissue).
EUROPE AND AFRICA
213. Fruitfulness and guidance for new teams pioneering and establishing works beyond the Urals and other locations in the former Soviet Union. That teams opening new Homes will be able to find suitable, good standard housing with the necessary utilities. For well-balanced teams.
214. That the efforts of those working to discredit the Family's work in a city in far-eastern Russia will come to naught.
215. For supply of legal invitations (necessary to obtain a visa) for the many laborers who want to help with the Russian harvest.
216. Protection, wisdom, fruitfulness and supply for a team pioneering Macedonia (part of the former Yugoslavia).
217. Protection of Family members in Nigeria in light of the recent political crackdown and the execution of nine prominent human rights activists.
218. For Dominique and Anne, our lawyers in the French case: Wisdom in dealing with the judge, and perseverance in fighting for the closure of our case. For the Lord's blessings in their lives, and that they will draw closer to Him and the Family.
219. That the recent Solar Temple deaths will not stir up public sentiment against the Family and other NRMs in Europe, nor have a negative impact on our case in France.
220. Against possible 10:36 problems in Bulgaria; that the work there will continue to prosper despite growing anti-cult sentiments.
221. Continued follow-up of friends and contacts throughout Europe in areas where we no longer have full-time media spokespersons due to many people moving to fertile fields. That we can continue to have good communications via the mail.
222. For miracles in freeing our nationals from required military service. Particularly for YAs Daniel and Jeremy (of Martin and Nina), as well as Andrea, all of whom face the draft.
223. For the loosening of visa restrictions in Russia, Bulgaria and the countries of Africa--particularly Nigeria, Kenya, Zimbabwe and South Africa. For the Family's pioneer efforts in these African nations.
224. Lasting peace in Northern Ireland; protection for our BI Family in light of renewed IRA bombings.
225. Open doors for Family teams to minister in Croatia and Bosnia. For more laborers to help reach these needy fields while there is the opportunity to do so. That the peace agreement will hold and serious fighting will not resume. For wisdom in ministering to the Muslim population there.
226. Poland and Romania: Against negative media attacks on the Family. That the Family's outreach will remain unhindered. Also for political stability in Poland.
227. That P. in England can reach an amicable agreement with her mother on visiting rights for her child. That P.'s mother will drop those demands which are unreasonable, and that the matter will not need to go back to court.
228. That an investigation of some TS and DO Family members in Belgium on false allegations will be completely closed without any further problems.
229. That problems with the landlord of a former Home in Italy who is making unreasonable demands will be worked out amicably.
230. For the Family's protection from several flu epidemics which are quickly spreading throughout the former Soviet Union. That these epidemics will be eradicated and not hinder the Family's outreach in these areas.
231. For the shipping of humanitarian aid and supplies from Scandinavia to the Ukraine and Romania. Also that a 1/2-ton shipment of humanitarian aid to Kazakhstan will come through safely.
232. Abner (of Joy), Clare (of Stephen) and Nadia (Russian nationals): That they will pass their final university exams and get their diplomas, so they can be free of obligations to their parents.
233. Precious (14, of Stephen and Lily): Diagnosed as having multiple sclerosis, which affects her coordination and eyesight.
234. Letizia: Hepatitis C.
235. Esther (YA): Against complications during pregnancy due to her Rh-negative blood type.
236. Jamie (2 mos., of John and Charity): Strengthening of his bones; that the soft spot in his cranium will close properly. That he will be able to breathe and hear properly. Umbilical hernia.
237. Vida (of Branch), Gabe (of Flower): Painful slipped discs.
238. Mary, Celine (YA): Insomnia.
239. Mercy: Hemorrhoids.
240. Sara (of Adam): That she will carry her baby to full term despite heavy contractions and dilation in the third month.
241. Piotrus (son of Andrew and Ruby), Sven (18 mos., of Adam and Sara): Water hernia. That their testicles will return to normal size.
242. Sampa (15, of David and Phoebe): Improved eyesight.
243. Stephen: Anemia.
244. Rose Pioneer: Fibroids in uterus causing heavy bleeding, pain and tiredness. Colitis (inflammation of the colon); for miraculous healing without the need for a hysterectomy.
245. Catherine (2), Marguerite (2), Florence (7 mos.) and Marianne (7 mos.) (two sets of twins of Joseph and Heaven): Umbilical hernias.
246. Johanna (of David): Premature and painful contractions; anemia.
247. Peter (of Lily): Damaged cartilage in one of his discs.
248. Juan (of Maggie): Insomnia; rheumatic backaches.
249. Baruc (of Ruthie): Fungus in ear.
250. Marta: Kidney stones.
251. Gabriel (14, of Steven and Christina): Epileptic cramp.
252. Heidi (14, of David and Sara): RSD, a rare and painful affliction that has affected her right leg. That she can regain the full use of her leg, and against any relapses.
253. Faithy (16): Varicose veins.
254. Martin (of Nina): Chronic cough, high cholesterol and sore eyes.
255. Maria (of Paul): Rash on her face which is slowly spreading.
256. Tabitha: Painful damaged muscle in left shoulder.
257. Joan (of Martin): Recurring headaches; pain in abdomen. For better digestion.
258. Elena (of Byron and Mercy): Lump on shoulder.
259. Michael (catacomber): Chest pains, which make it very difficult for him to breathe.
260. Andrew Russian, Free (of Kenaz), Matthew (of Charity), Nina (of Martin), Marie (of Olivier): Back problems. Weight loss (Nina).
261. Spring, Mercy, Joy Harmony, Pat Quixote: Arthritis.
262. Spring: Hearing problem.
263. Clair (YA, of John), Elaina: Recurring appendicitis attacks.
264. Paloma (of David), Byron, Elaine (of Ricky), Abigail (of Simon), John (15, of Willing and Mary): Migraine headaches.
265. Mercy (6, of David and Peace), Christopher (9, of Matthew and Charity), David (7, of James and Joan): Frequent ear infections.
266. Joanna (toddler, of John and Maria), Shelly (10 mos., of Stephen and Joan), Francois (of Byron and Mercy), Phoebe, Faith: Eczema.
267. Elaina, Andreas, Emanuele (of Pat), John (10, of Gideon and Maria): Asthma. Bronchitis (Emanuele).
268. Peace (of David): Painful tumor in womb.
269. Maria (of Gabe): Recurring breast infections.
270. Steven, Gabriel: Psoriasis.
271. Matthew Fighter: Recurring skin infections. Long-standing shoulder pain.
272. Pat: Facial skin infection.
273. Liz (of Oli): Pinched nerve in thigh.
274. Andrew (of Hannah): Neck and spine problems.
275. Anna (of Servant): Abnormal growth on arms; torn ligaments in feet.
276. Maria (of Steven): High blood pressure.
277. Christina (of Ilia), Suzanne: Pain in kidneys. Digestive difficulties (Suzanne).
278. Ben SA: Problem with brain nerves which numb one side of his face, thus affecting his speech, eyes and eating.
279. Vicky (12, of Mary Jane): Speedy healing of severe burns; that they will leave no scars.
280. Olga (Russian live-out): Diagnosed as having cancer of the cervix.
281. Patty (3, of Joy) (TS): Cerebral palsy; that she will learn to walk properly with her feet turned outwardly. She has already made tremendous progress, thanks to everyone's prayers (see testimony in PL 27, page 16).
282. David (3, of Paul and Lily) (TS): Continued protection from any harmful effects of chemotherapy taken for Hodgkin's disease. That the cancer will not recur anywhere in his body. (See testimony on page 13.)
283. Eman (12, of Johannes and Rachel) (TS): Asthmatic bronchitis.
284. Marie-Celeste (4 months, of Abel and Mercy) (TS): Weight gain.
285. Bathsheba (of Pierre) (TS): Diabetic pregnancy (#11).
286. Dove (of David) (TS): Enlarged thyroid gland.
287. Flame (TS): Back problems during pregnancy.
288. Peace (17) (TS): Swollen ovaries.
289. Francis (16, of John and Joanna) (TS): Bone in fractured finger not setting properly.
290. For one of our lawyers, who has been a great help for several years: Healing from migraine headaches.
PACIFIC
291. For peace and stability in Taiwan, in light of the recent military threats by the mainland Chinese government. That the Family's work in the country will in no way be affected by these events, and that the Family can continue to minister there as long as possible.
292. For the Lord's protection of our teams in China from any disasters such as those that have recently affected the country (earthquakes, explosions, etc.). For the Lord's leading on how our teams can help the poor people affected by these catastrophes.
293. For more open doors for teams to pioneer fruitful works in China.
294. David, Freya, Jeremiah and Tender: Continued fruitfulness in the Kobe relief work. For the Family's ministry to the 80,000 or so victims who are still in government temporary housing, and for breakthroughs in being able to have more freedom to witness to these people.
295. Mark (of Mary): Multiple sclerosis; against related symptoms such as weakness of the legs, etc.
296. Charity (of Chris): Enlarged thyroid (goiter); that it will not grow larger during her pregnancy or result in any complications.
297. Lena (of Chris): Heart problems resulting from hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
298. Love (one of the main Japanese translators): Since her last pregnancy she has had problems with blurry vision and digression of eyesight. Her present eye prescription is already very strong and her eyes are vital for her translating work.
299. Maria (16, of Matthew and Claire): Mild scoliosis.
300. John, Zippy, Maria, David (teen), Dani (teen), Serena (of Mark and Kelita), Jesse: Asthma.
301. Merry (of Micah): Under-active thyroid; small goiter.
302. Koichi: Hernia.
303. Chris (of Chrysolite): Severe pains in the stomach and chest.
304. Chrysolite (of Chris): Gum disease.
305. Ruthie (of Jondy): Recurring painful stomach problems due to field conditions in China.
306. Tommy (of Promise): Blood clot, leg infection; that no complications will develop.
307. Bathsheba: Eye problems.
308. Thad (of Cherish): Piles.
309. Yuji: Ear infection.
310. Marianne: Recovery from C-section delivery.
311. Jessica (18 months, of Eman and Peace): Ulcers in her mouth; fevers.
312. Casey (baby, of Abner and Joy): Umbilical hernia.
313. Rose (of Jeff): Painful varicose veins during 7th pregnancy.
TESTIMONIES OF ANSWERED PRAYER!
A Glorious Graduation!
From Nina, Peru:
(Nina was mated to Pablo del Campo, who passed away last year, as reported in Prayer List 27. The following is from a newsletter she put together after his graduation:)
On August 11th, 8:30 p.m., our beloved Pablo left his earthly cocoon and, like a butterfly, is forever free from the weights and cares of this life!
First of all, I'd like to thank you all for your prayers for him! The Lord surely answered every one of them, although perhaps not all of them the way we expected. I, too, was hoping for a miraculous healing here on Earth and had quite a few reasons why I thought the Lord ought to do it that way. But I had to yield to the fact that the Lord knows all those reasons plus a lot more factors that I don't know of, or that I can't see or understand now. We are, comparatively speaking, still stuck in a valley, while the Lord sees from high above the mountain peaks, overlooking all the land in every direction.
During Pablo's six-week long illness (his "final exam"), the Lord helped us and gave us the grace day by day, step by step, thanks to your prayers. There were many precious and even happy moments besides all the trials and tests. We experienced the precious love and care of our dear brethren as never before, and also received many beautiful prophecies that gave us comfort and strength to carry on. In His wisdom He revealed His plan to us little by little, waiting until we were ready to accept His will. Some days before Pablo's Homegoing, the Lord said in prophecy: "Are ye not worth more than many sparrows? And not one of them falls, unless your Father knows. Believe in Me! Believe that I am the Author and Finisher of your days. Stand back and see Me finish this work. I started this work and I will finish it. Lift up your eyes, for your redemption is nigh! Yet a little while and you shall see Me. Don't tribulate yourselves, but be joyful. Do you feel sad when a mother is in labor?... You know that afterwards there will be a victory. This is a labor and not an agony. Also: For the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that shall be revealed. For there await [in the] halls of Heaven, wonders such as you have never even dreamed of...."
A few days before his departure, Pablo sent for our friends Alfredo, Gloria, and Bernardo, to tell them good bye. When they came into the room crying, he told them: "Don't cry! Be happy for me! This is my graduation!" And he went on witnessing to them about our way of looking at death and about Heaven. He even told them, "At my funeral I want you to have a party! Sing, dance and have a good time, because I'll be so happy then!" He said the same to quite a few other relatives that came to see him later on. God bless him.
We had a beautiful little ceremony at our house, the day after his graduation. Quite a few of his relatives came, as well as some of his close friends from the Family who lived in the area. The musicians sang and played beautiful songs about Heaven and some of Pablo's favorites. Miguel and Fran shared quotes and anecdotes about death from the Good Thots. Then we had a round of appreciation for Pablo, where several people shared impressions and stories about Pablo--many of them funny ones. It was a moving, precious time. We laughed and cried at the same time. Most of us felt Pablo's presence very strongly. I could just imagine Pablo singing these songs even more wholeheartedly than while he was with us, as now he could fully comprehend them.
While talking to and comforting his brother, this thought came to me: Imagine you got an invitation from a great king to come and live in his palace and to receive specialized training for a very important ministry. You'd be given everything you always wanted, and besides that, you'd have the king's promise that your loved ones will come and join you soon. Wouldn't you accept the invitation?
I really love you all very much! I'm happier than ever to be part of this beautiful Family, where we can count on so much support and help in times of greatest need. Thank the Lord!
If any of you have a special encounter with Pablo (as several here have had), please tell me about it. Thank you, and God bless and keep you!
(From a letter from Nina to Mama and Peter:) Although Prayer List 27 mentions our "children," Pablo and I actually never had any together. (It was sweet, though, that it mentioned children, as both of us really love them and love to be with them. Many children really miss Pablo as he was so funny and lively and always showed them lots of love.) But the Lord did do something extra special in this regard: Last New Year, Pablo's prayer was that we could have a child. Well, I didn't get pregnant, but a dear single sister (with five children) with whom he shared regularly, did! And the Lord put it in her heart to give the baby to us (now me!!). We found out about her pregnancy on the same day we got the results of Pablo's tests (that he had tumors in his brain and lungs). Isn't the Lord wonderful? It was an encouragement to us during the trying time that followed, and now I'll have Pablo's child to cherish. Thank the Lord!
Healed of Cancer!
From Paul and Lily (TS), Norway:
Last summer, David, our 3-year-old son, slipped and fell on the edge of the bathtub. He didn't seriously hurt himself, as Lily was helping him, but a bump came up on one side of his groin. The next day we took him to the doctor to have it checked. The doctor didn't think that it was anything serious, speculating the bump was a muscular reaction that would probably take a while to go down. We of course committed David to prayer and asked for the Lord's healing.
The bump remained through the summer. In September we noticed a second bump coming up. We took him back to the doctor, who expressed his concern that perhaps David had a hernia, and made us an appointment with a specialist. We once again committed it to the Lord and prayed that the Lord would show us what was wrong. David was in no discomfort and was otherwise very normal and healthy.
In November I (Paul) took David to the hospital for a check-up. They did an ultrasound scan of the bump and it showed that there was a definite tumor. The doctor called in another specialist to look at the ultrasound pictures and it was recommended that David undergo a more thorough examination and several tests. The whole time everyone was very sweet, helpful and loving, carefully explaining to me and to David everything that was going to happen. We were so thankful to the Lord, as we had desperately prayed that the people involved would be guided by the Lord.
After all the tests were finished, the doctor gave us the news that it was definitely a tumor, but they would have to take a cell sample to find out if it was cancerous or not. We spent the weekend desperately praying that the Lord would have His way and that David would be healed.
When they performed the biopsy the following week, they immediately saw that the tumor was cancerous, and removed it. At the same time they took a bone marrow sample and a sample of the spinal fluid. When all the results came back it was determined that David had a form of lymph cancer called Hodgkins. We just couldn't believe David had cancer! It's still hard to come to grips with. But we had to believe God's Word, that no matter what the situation and the tempest around us, we have His promises.
After our talk with the doctor we had desperate prayer that the cancer would be a very mild type and that the treatment would be the easiest possible. When the final results came in, it was found that the type of cancer he had was actually very rare in children under five and that it was what was called a "kind" cancer, meaning it was not an aggressive cancer but one that responded well to light treatment! That was an answer to our prayers. The cancer had not spread throughout his body, and it was all located in the groin muscle.
Knowing the Lord as we do, we knew we couldn't depend on anything but the Lord for healing. But Norwegian law is quite strict on these matters, so we were constrained more or less to "play ball" their way and proceed with chemotherapy for David.
Chemotherapy is a harsh and horrible treatment, so we are desperately praying that this "poison" they will use to kill the cancer will not affect David or the good cells in his body. We received the verse, "And these signs shall follow them that believe ... if they shall drink any deadly thing it shall not harm them." What a verse to claim! We were so excited and comforted by the Lord's promises. David is scheduled to have a total of eight treatments, one every two weeks. We have testified to the doctors and nurses that we believe that the Lord will heal David and keep him from the side effects. After the fourth treatment they are going to give him another examination and we have claimed by faith that those tests will all prove negative.
(A month later:) We want to share the great victories of what the Lord is doing for us and David. We have had united desperate prayer that the Lord would keep him from the side effects of this treatment. The Lord answered our prayers above and beyond all we could hope. Normally with chemotherapy the patient gets extremely nauseous and loses all appetite. David, however, has only been slightly sick to his stomach and has been able to eat fairly normally, considering what he is being given, so much so that the doctors have been amazed. After only three treatments, he responded so well that they wanted to run some tests to see how much progress was being made. To their surprise and to our joy they found that the cancer is gone. Hallelujah! What a testimony! The doctors are now considering reducing David's treatments. We know the Lord is working in their hearts, as our prayer has been that they will decide to stop the treatments altogether as soon as possible. In any case, they are giving him the absolute minimum of treatment, which is also an answer to our prayers!
The Lord has been doing victories in our lives as well. We know from His Word that God does not allow us or our little ones to be afflicted needlessly or without good reason. So we have been seeking those reasons and He has been faithful to give us answers.
Having been on our own for many years now, we realize we have become very hard and unloving in many ways. Although we believed we were trying to stay faithful to the Lord and His Word and helping others, we have discovered that actually, like a cancer, we have slowly allowed worldly influences to seep in and grow in our hearts. Like cancer, selfishness and unloving attitudes start as just one little cell; one act of selfishness, one unloving act. And when met by no resistance, it grows. It divides and multiplies very fast until there is a huge malignant tumor. Selfishness is the same. Unloving attitudes are the same. The result in the end is that it affects the rest of the body, taking over vital organs until the body can no longer fight, and dies. So to be very honest, our son's sickness was a graphic demonstration of where we were heading spiritually. We want to make a fresh start and pray that the Lord and those we have offended or hurt will forgive us.
One testimony of how the Lord is using this affliction for good is that the last time we were in the hospital, there was a little 12-year-old girl there who has a heart disorder. She has been in and out of the hospital for years as she is very susceptible to illness. She is such a sweet little sheep, and during our stay there we had a chance to witness to her and she asked Jesus into her heart. I also had a chance to witness to both her father and mother, who both were very sweet and broken and receptive. When we left the hospital to return home, the girl cried and cried. We've since kept in touch with them and sent her a video and some feeding lit, and have invited them to visit us.
The nurses in the hospital have been so sweet, and one in particular has just fallen in love with David. When I shared with her how we believed that God had healed David and that the cancer was gone, she threw her arms around me and cried for joy with us. The Lord is bringing us in touch with a lot of families that are going through some very hard and uncertain times, and the Lord wants us to comfort them with the comfort He has given us. So we want to do something more at this children's hospital, and we are praying about how the Lord can use us there. We love you all and are so thankful for your prayers.
From Daniella, Thailand:
A German friend of ours whose marriage has been childless asked us to pray for her. Two weeks later, she was pregnant! Seven weeks later she found out she was pregnant with twins! This year there have been five childless couples that have asked us for prayer and are now expecting babies--two of them expecting twins! Thank the Lord!
From Jose, David and Faith, Brazil:
One of our friends was in a meeting and asked to be healed from a tumor he had on his leg. Before the meeting ended he felt like his leg was a bit wet, and when he went to the bathroom he discovered that the tumor had burst. The next day he went to the doctor, who told him that the job he was going to do had already been done! He was going to remove the tumor, but the place where the tumor was had disappeared without a trace!
From Tabitha F, Brazil:
A close friend had a stroke which has confined him to bed for five months now. We've visited him frequently and are always praying for him. He's also been on the national and worldwide Prayer Lists (PL 28:132). The Lord has answered our prayers wonderfully! Now our friend is talking, sitting up, remembering things clearly and was released from the hospital just last week to begin his rehabilitation! Such a rapid recovery from such a serious stroke could only be a miracle in answer to prayer.
From Esteban, Ruth and Joy, Colombia:
Miguel started having pains in his stomach, and as they grew stronger, he decided to go to the clinic. The medical exams showed he had all the symptoms of appendicitis. When the doctors said they wanted to operate on him, we called all the Homes in our area and asked them to pray desperately for him. The operation was delayed because the doctor wasn't there at the time, and miraculously Miguel started feeling better! But then when everything was ready for surgery, he had to really beg and plead with them not to do it. One of the doctors there is Miguel's wife's brother, and he has known us for several years, so he convinced them to just cancel the operation and put Miguel under observation instead. The next exams showed that everything was normal--the Lord had done a miracle!
From Maria H., Brazil:
I had a serious breast infection, and after a series of exams the doctor told me that I needed to be operated on right away. The doctor was a friend of ours, so I told him that I needed to pray, and that I had the faith the Lord could heal me. He laughed and said he wanted to see my faith. A week later I went back for a checkup and he was astonished to see that there wasn't even a shadow of the infection. He was even more shocked when I told him that I hadn't taken the antibiotics that he had prescribed, as I had decided to trust the Lord completely!
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 you're 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 can't 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
Children's 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
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/other friends
Media coverage/contacts
Against enemies' activities
Protection from persecution
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