December 13 Praises & Prayer Requests

Praise Reports:

- Praise the Lord - A major crusade is coming to Ireland next year with the first stop being Ballymena. We are able to be involved and part of the planning in the early stages of it. 
- Praise the Lord - The rest we received and loving hospitality from our friends the Macfarlane's refreshed us in body and soul

- Praise the Lord - I have been able to attend each inter-faith advent service that has met once a week in various churches in Ballymena and will be able to go to the final one this week with Cindy

- Praise the Lord - The church had a good time of bonding while we were together at a Christmas-themed afternoon tea at a local hotel

Please pray for the following with us:

- Pray for several people who are struggling with serious bouts of depression.  

- Pray for the many people around us who are facing loneliness and depression at these holiday times. It can be a difficult time of the year

- Pray for our friend Stephen's Aunt Isabel who suffered a major stroke, she has limited movement on her left side. She has had the feeding tube removed now and been transferred to a rehabilitation hospital.

- Please pray for Leo's mom, who has dementia, for her salvation. Specifically pray that they can somehow share the gospel with her in a way that her mind can understand to accept the Lord.
- Pray for Ashley in California who is suffering with chronic back pain from two degenerative discs in her lower back.
- We are still waiting to receive our Permanent Residency documentation to come in the post - it will be so nice to have this in hand! 
- Pray that the holidays will afford open doors to witness the wonder of God our Saviour.
- Please pray for G, who is struggling with a confusion about her faith and is wondering where she should fellowship, is facing financial hardships and concerns for her children. 

Thank you for your faithful prayer support,
Blessings,
Rick and Cindy Johnston

December 7 Praises & Prayer Requests

Praise Reports:

- Praise the Lord - We had a great outing with the church into Belfast - and were able to meet up with Trisha and Denise from CC Dublin who have visited us before.
- Praise the Lord - We are currently having a wee break at our dear friends Stephen & Lorraine's home - The S&L Retreat!

- Praise the Lord - Heather is continuing to get better and be relieved from ME - thank the Lord Jesus!

- Praise the Lord - Linsey is finding it much easier with her children.

Please pray for the following with us:
- Pray for several people who are struggling with serious cases of depression.  

- Pray for our friend Stephen's Aunt Isabel who suffered a major stroke, she has no movement on her left side, has a feeding tube and is on oxygen to help her breath. 

- Please pray for Leo's mom's salvation. Specifically pray that they can somehow share the gospel with her in a way her mind can understand/accept the Lord.

- Pray for Ashley in California who is suffering with chronic back pain from two degenerative discs in her lower back.

- We are still waiting for our receive our Permanent Residency documentation to come in the post - it will be so nice to have this in hand!

- Pray that the holidays will afford open doors to witness the wonder of God our Saviour.

- Please pray for Gail, who is struggling with a confusion about her faith and is wondering where she should fellowship, is facing financial hardships and concerns for her children. 

- Please continue praying that the unity of the body of Christ in Ballymena will continue to grow as we work together on outreach and other projects, breaking down denominational barriers.and living a witness of working together without walls. Exciting times!

 

Thank you for your faithful prayer support   God bless you,

Rick & Cindy Johnston