“For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.” (Matthew 24:5)
1. Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2.This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, 3. but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the anti-christ, which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world. 1 John 4.

Father, through the sacrifice of Your own beloved Son, we pray that You will help us receive Your will that we might be pleasing in Your eyes as we request these blessings for Your children:

5/7 - Father, we continue to lift up Anna Yutzy, as she struggles overcome her medical problems and become a normal, healthy little baby. We pray, too, for her family members, and all those who love her, that You might be revealed to them through her healing.

5/2 - Praise our Father in heaven! Glory to God for another glorious day together, in His service!

4/30 - Blessings for Carol, who sends news of these blessings and prayer requests. “My oldest son and his wife have a new baby girl Elyza Ruth Bridgeman born March 9 weighing 9lb 2 oz, she joins 2 1/2 year old Everett Ray. My youngest (Scott) is back in Qatar for a couple of months…keep him in your prayers please. I do have a prayer request. A young mother in my church is waiting for a heart transplant. She also has Lupus. Her name is Marnita, her only child is 9 year old Mary Lou who has recently been diagnosed with ulcers (worrying about her mother). We are well and God blesses me daily.” Amen!

4/29 - We lift up our beloved Bill Barley, Don Jennings and Ken Baldwin as they lead their congregations. Bless them with wisdom, conviction and inspiration that they might continue to bring those wandering souls into the holy church family.

4/27 - Thank You, Lord, for bringing Lea safely through a bout with restaurant food poisoning. Please protect Lea this week as she prepares to bake a dessert for our midweek bible study.

4/26 - Thank You, father, for protecting our church family members during their travels, and bringing them home safely to lead and nurture us.

4/25 - We lift up Lance as he enters training for a new career, and that You will guide and provide, Lord, according to Your perfect plan. Give him wisdom and understanding. Protect his family during a time when they have no insurance coverage.

4/23 - Bless Moni, Lord, diagnosed with rare epithelioid gastro-intestinal stromal tumor. We pray that the chemo will not only be successful, but a gentle course of treatment.

4/21 - We lift up our loved one who continues to search for work, health insurance for his family, and for patience and peace in knowing that You always provide for Your children.

4/20 - Praise, Lord, for safe journey provided. Blessings of safe travels for members of our church family as they attend to family matters. We lift up our pastor that You will continue to lead and inspire him.

4/13 - Quieting of spirit and provision of peace of mind for mom during her drive through unfamiliar surroundings to a new home in a distant state. Prayer for her children as they try to provide for her needs.

4/12 - We lift up our loved one who is searching for work, for provision, and peace in knowing that You will provide. We lift up our church family and each of their needs to You, Lord, that Your will be done.

4/10- Praise the Lord for blessings of successful surgeries for Marjorie and Junior, as they receive improved health as a result! Glory to God!

4/10 - Praise to God for continued improvement for little Anna Rene. We continue to lift her up for healing, and lift up her extended family for the blessings received from knowing You.

4/7 - Wanted to write and ask for everyone prayers for Dans mom (Marjorie) and his step dad (Jr.) . Mom has to have triple stent surgery Wednesday morning as the main artery in both legs are clogged and she needs a stent to her heart. As of now all they are thinking they have to do is go in and put stents in all of them. She had a bypass a few years ago, so I sure hope and pray everything goes ok. Jr. has to go in Thursday and have a stent put in the artery to his heart. So they both are going to be down for a while. Please everyone pray that it all goes well for them both.

3/31 - Uncle Jimmy, for relief of his shoulder and neck discomfort. For Larry D’s knee and back problems, Kathy’s continuing pain following extensive back surgery, Dan’s flu, and for all those who need Your healing hand on this day.

3/30 - Rosalie White, for relief of her pain, comfort during her hospitalization, and blessings for her family. Peace and guidance for Marjorie, her children and other family members during this difficult time of decision making.

3/29 - Ruth Ballis for recovery from a variety of illnesses.

3/25 - Lord, be with Anna today as she struggles to gain control of breathing on her own. Grant her a full recovery, Lord, as You show Your might to those who need the revelation. Praise You, Lord, for your grace and mercy. Amen.

3/24 - Dawn & Lance for successful interviews and networking. In our church family; the Hurley family for peace and comfort as various members struggle with illness and the need for employment. We hold up Kathy for abatement of the pain she suffers as a result of extensive back surgery. Glory to you, Lord, for victories over sin.

3/23 - Praise God for the gift of His son, that He might suffer a human death to give us salvation!

3/21 - A special prayer for you, Anna, on this Good Friday, as you enter this very important surgery. May God’s abundant grace be with you, and may your miraculous story be a testimony to His love throughout your life.

Father, please bless Anna today. Show the power of prayer submitted in Your love, by granting Anna a successful procedure, and wondrous recovery. Father, you know what a blessing she is to so many who have followed her trials. We just pray now that it is your will to bless all of us through her complete triumph over illness. In the name of the Father, the risen Son, and the Holy Spirit we give thanks. Amen.
Praise God!

3/20 - Praise God for the provision of a good job for Dawn! We pray that You will continue to have Your hand in their lives as they work through the next few months to get a home purchased and their family back together under one roof.

3/9 - Provision for Dawn, Troy and family as they home-hunt and relocate their family.

3/2 - You know what is in our hearts, Lord. We pray for provision of employment where that is needed, compassion where there is shortsightedness, forgiveness where there is hurt, and love where there is still distrust.

3/1 - Clarity in life choices being made, and that You would have Your hand in the decisions.

3/1 - For Lea. Protect her from the horrible bronchitis that is so pervasive in the community.

3/1 - Thank you for the pain relief with which You have blessed Kathy, and that no further surgery would be required.

2/28 - Softening of that heart, Lord, forgiveness where there has been none, and a glorious return to Your service

2/22 - Relief of the severe pain that persists six weeks after Kathy’s back surgery.

2/19 - Your hand in the lives of Chris & Amanda for a blessed pregnancy and joyous delivery of their first child.

2/18 - Healing and quick recovery from the colds and flu being experienced by our loved ones.

1/20 - Thank you for the delay in Kathy’s back surgery that allowed the surgeons to find a previously unknown complication that will ensure they take appropriate steps for her stability during the procedure. Guide their hands, Lord.

1/20 - Andy - for compassion, clarity and faith. Also for Robyn, who needs your guidance and support.

1/20 - Marshal Gary as he enters the new year with adversaries at his door

1/15 - Kathy David - back surgery

1/14 - Larry, as he seeks Your will for his life

1/9 - Comfort for the family of Anna Flessner who passed from this life at the age of 96 to join our Heavenly Father.

1/8- Comfort and peace for the family of JoAnn Singell, 71, who passed from this life to join the heavenly host.

1/6 - Lee Bergmeier - safe, peaceful and comfortable travel for him as he relocates to Hawaii. Blessings for Link & Deanna as they provide for him in this season of his life.

Dr Tom Miller and staff - continued love and joy for the kindnesses they give, without hesitation, to others

Scott & Jeanie - Your guidance in working through the differences that challenge their marriage

Marlowe Donaldson - continued success for her personal ministry and the church ministries she serves

Danielle - assistance in her studies, and compassion in her duties, to help her achieve success beyond her highest goals

Anna Rene Yutzy- for miraculous healing

Lance - success in achieving the certification for which he is studying

Chris Watkins - A shield of protection for him, and peace for Amanda

Armon & Barbara - peace and comfort

Gary Roush - peace, comfort, happiness, salvation

Dallas Wilson - Your guidance, and the strength to endure in Your service

Rick, Teri, Madeleine & Jack - showers of blessings and Your protection

Kora David - miraculous healing and Your hand in her life

Kim - success in her career, happiness in her life, and the joy of salvation

Maria - happiness, comfort and joy for the kindness she shows others
Adam and Angela - happiness in marriage and Your hand in their relationship and their nursing careers

Ken Baldwin - Your guidance as he leads Kinney Avenue Christian Fellowship church

Steve, Rose & Stephanie - showers of blessings, and Your hand in their lives

Marjorie - clarity of mind

Benjamin Lucas Vaughn - Your hand in his upbringing

Lance and Kristin - Your grace in their day to day lives

Cory David & children - Your grace, their faith, comfort and joy in You

Lyndi & Megan - protection as they travel on Your mission trips

Paster Don Jennings II as he enters his 26th year with Harbor Shores church - clarity, leadership and a multitude of blessings

Eric Blair - a closer walk with You, and Your guidance in his life

Liz Blair, wonderful caregiver - peace, Lord; A closer walk with You, for her career and her family…for John and Emily

David & Dottie - clarity, comfort, joy as they go about Your work

Bill & Jane and those Sacred Grounds - that You would move mightily through their ministry of love

Vi & Ron - faith and peace as they enjoy the golden years of life together

Lyndi - guidance as she matures in Your service and caring for others

Stacy - stable heath, enriched faith, Xandrick awarded, a closer walk with You

Joe Stroup - comfort, peace, and stable health as he awaits a heart transplant, and a suitable donor

Pat Stroup - comfort and peace as she cares for Joe as he awaits a heart transplant

Megan - as she handles the technical duties trusted to her during church services

Deanna - joy from doing her hospital ministry and her music ministry

Raymond & Janie - a closer walk with You, salvation, joy through friendship

Glenn Bridgeman - healing

Our beloved church family at Living Stones Church in Kona - joy in walking with You

Billianne and family - a shield of protection, joy in sharing Your blessings

Paster Bill Barley & the leadership team of Living Stones Church - clarity as they do Your work

Dr Tom Miller - peace & joy in knowing You, and comfort in providing gentle care for others

Lee Bergmeier - comfort in faith

Christy McNeal - comfort and peace

Kathy David - healing and reduction of pain

Caregivers of Hartford Hospital Bliss 9I who cared for Lea and me - peace, comfort, joy at their achievements

Dr John Mah - clarity, compassion, peace, joy through receiving Your guidance - happiness in his upcoming marriage

Lea, continued healing and showers of blessings