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Pray the Lord will grow our work. Pray my wife, Madani, will have a complete recovery.
Thank you to everyone who takes the time to pray for us. Your prayers mean everything to us. I want to start with a praise. During the past three weeks, we have had three baptisms—one was a 78-year-old man who had never followed through with baptism. Another was a lady who has a powerful testimony of God meeting her where she was. At the time, she was in a public restroom and was compelled to go to her knees and cry out to Jesus for the forgiveness of her sins. The other was a 12-year-old girl who, over church camp this year, realized that she had not fully put her trust in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Please pray for my wife. She works in a school. Pray she will have opportunities to be a light shining brightly for Jesus. Pray our church will continue to see spiritual growth. Pray for our community. According to the latest statistics, half of the residents in our community and county have zero affiliation with any faith-based organization or church. Pray people of The Bridge will boldly share the gospel. Pray for us the way the Spirit leads you to pray.
We thank God for the blessing of planting this church in the midst of the Hispanic community of our city. We thank God for the Vacation Bible School we were able to hold July 23–25 and for the 20 children who attended. We thank God for the eight children who prayed and asked the Lord to forgive their sins and invited Jesus to be their Savior. Pray the Lord will raise up workers among the new believers in the church and send workers who can support us in this demanding ministry. Pray for the fatherhood program we have been developing with the support of the Oklahoma State University, which has allowed us to connect with 27 men from the community and their families. May the Lord touch their hearts, and may they come to new life.
Recently, my sister in Pittsburgh passed away after falling down a flight of stairs, and several of my other family members are experiencing some serious health issues. Additionally, in April there was a police shooting in the continuing care retirement community where I work. All of these are taking a toll on me. I think I need to take a couple of days and get away to spend time with God and reconnect. Pray I will receive a refreshing from the Lord.
Pray that our house in Nevada will sell.
Pray God will help us to acquire a permanent worship place.
We are thankful to God for providing Bethany with a great job. She began teaching nursing full-time last month. We’re also thankful the Lord provided a reliable vehicle for our oldest son to help drive our kids to school, ball practices, etc. We’re asking God to help me complete military courses this fall and next spring.
This past year, we laid the foundation for our church’s launch. On September 27 and 28, we will have our “Breathe Again Weekend Experience.” We are praying for a fresh breath for a new beginning. We are praying to “welcome home” families who have no spiritual home. We are praying that our core team will be encouraged as we rebuild together. We are praying that any guests will feel that they belong here. We are praying that people who are lonely and isolated will know they are part of Breathe Church and that they will never walk alone! On September 27, we are having a Community Connect Festival with chicken barbecue, a pig roast, novelties, inflatables, live music, and a DJ. We are hoping 1,000–2,000 people will attend. On Sunday the 28th, we will officially launch our new church and see who the Lord gathers and who our family can love and build upon! We need prayer, volunteers, and a great turnout.
I need prayer for my family and my church.
Our greatest passion for our church is to see new conversions and baptisms on a daily basis, but in the past 12 months, we have not had any new baptisms. Pray that God will draw many to our church so that we will grow. Also, pray that the three recently ordained deacons may join hands in the Master’s vineyard to do the job He entrusted to us.
We’re celebrating the upcoming baptism of our son, John Kellis. Praise God for His continued work in the lives of our family! We’re also praising God for the continued growth at Christ Covenant. Week after week, we’re welcoming new visitors and seeing more and more people engage in the life of the church. It’s an incredible joy to see so many drawn to Christ and to the gospel community here. Pray for our children as they begin a new school year. Ask the Lord to give them joy, peace, and good friendships as they adjust to new rhythms. Pray that they will be a light among their peers. Pray for Paige, my wife, as she begins a new full-time role with LifeWise. Ask God to give her wisdom, energy, and joy as she takes on this new calling. Pray for our family as we navigate a full fall season. Between school, sports, and Paige’s new job, we’re asking for strength, margin, and meaningful time together. Pray that in the midst of the busyness, we would stay rooted in Christ and focused on what matters most. Pray for Christ Covenant as we continue to grow. We’re actively exploring long-term solutions to accommodate this growth. We value prayer for wisdom, unity, and provision as we make strategic decisions. Pray for me as I lead Christ Covenant through this season of growth. Pray I would have clarity, endurance, and a deep dependence on the Lord in all things.
The impact of our weekly prayer in our courthouse auditorium for all our leadership by name has made a true difference. Gwinnett County continues to grow by 83% since the 70s, but the crime rate is not following suit, as are many nearby counties. In Gwinnett County, there are 44 judges, five commissioners, five school board members, and 17 mayors. They are seeking righteousness. Pray that what is happening in Gwinnett County will flow into Fulton, DeKalb, and Clayton Counties and across America. The churches in those counties need to show up in the courthouses for weekly intercession to stem increasing crime rates. Pray also for more Court Hall chaplains to take on the challenge of serving.
Pray for us as we desire to purchase a space for Kentucky Sacks of Love. Pray God will provide the resources to do so. Pray that as we share the love of Christ through compassion ministry, those who are not believers will come to have a personal relationship with Christ. Pray more volunteers will join Kentucky Sacks of Love. Pray that missions teams will partner with us in the work here. Pray for our family as our daughter goes to college this semester.
Pray I will pursue godliness.