May 9 Praises & Prayer Requests

PRAISE REPORTS:
- Praise the Lord - Christine, Harry's fiance' came to Thrive last Thursday and came back again Sunday and asked for prayer...she's very close to re-dedicating her life to Jesus

-Praise the Lord - Trisha (Daniel's fiance') shared her testimony at Refuge Long Beach' Recovery Group and had a great effect on one of the women attending.  Trisha is now part of the leadership team at Refuge Recovery at our home church, CCHB!!  The Lord is so faithful!!!

- Praise the Lord - We took the evening service at Mooreland Close for Sunday night and it was well received. New opportunities are opening back up again there.

- Praise the Lord - The 'Thrive' meeting this last week had a powerful move of God as we experienced a move of healing, the "H" of thrive.

- Praise the Lord - The first "It's Your Move" Bible lesson for the students moving on to secondary school (USA equivalent is combined middle and high school) that was scheduled to begin last week will actually start this Thursday. We were able to briefly visit the class and introduce ourselves.

- Praise the Lord - Granny Pearl, 91, who is a bit brighter and not so depressed.  She has actually been sitting with the other residents in the common room for her afternoon tea!!

- Praise the Lord, I feel that spiritual attack of depression, discouragement and apathy is lifting.

NEW PRAYER REQUESTS:

- Please pray for the "It's Your Move" lessons we are taking into the P-7 class at Broughshane Primary school over the next few weeks. The lessons turn their anxious thoughts from worrying of the unknown future to realising that God is with them no matter where they go. We pray that the students will be settled and receive the love and encouragement, as well as practical helps that the lessons and resources given to them provide.

- Pray for success for Rick as I take on the leadership role over  the stewards (ushers) and counselors for the Ireland 4 Jesus crusade at the end of the month. - There are two training sessions scheduled - May 11 & May 23
- Pray also for Christine for the hurts from the past that are keeping her from accepting Christ

- For our dear friend Cheryl in California who is undergoing radiation therapy for breast cancer

- Sandra is still affected by deep grief. We pray she experiences the intimate comfort of God and knows for herself the Lord's sympathy and understanding for us.

Thank you for your faithful prayer support
God bless you,
Rick & Cindy Johnston