July 11 Praises & Prayer Requests

PRAISE REPORTS:

- Praise the Lord - CBV blessed Bradley with his own bible this Sunday.  He is doing well, and is growing in his faith.

- Praise the Lord - We enjoyed a good morning at a 4th of July breakfast at Mooreland Close.  Praise the Lord for continued open doors to minister there.
- Praise the Lord - Joyful Heart Women's ministry hosted a DVD & Dessert fellowship.  The ladies, who are on break for summer enjoyed a great evening together!

-Praise the Lord - Bradley's relationship with his mum is being restored!!  She's 'over the moon' that he's born again! Thank you Jesus!!

- Praise the Lord - Rick was blessed with a ocean fishing trip.  It was great fellowship and a good catch!!

- Praise the Lord - Heather obeyed the Lord in a major decision in her life, and the Lord has blessed her abundantly for it! Her ME has calmed down signaficantly!  Jesus is so faithful!!

NEW PRAYER REQUESTS:

- Pray for Bradley, that the Lord will protect him from the influences of this world, especially that the enemy would be kept at bay.

-  Pray for us as we plan to start a new Bible study for the new believers going over the basics. Pray that those who are curious about Christianity would also attend.

- Pray for us, along with Jan, as we are going away next week (M-F) for a time of R&R. That we'll come home refreshed and well rested!

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

June 2017 Newsletter

July 4 - Praises & Prayer Requests

PRAISE REPORTS:

- Praise the Lord - For the salvation of Bradley! I prayed with him Sunday to receive the Lord
- Praise the the Lord - The Independance Day BBQ was a good day. About 40 people came and were well fed by our American stle BBQ and all heard a wee talk on freedom - in Christ! 

- Praise the Lord - The intensity of the spiritual attacks have eased and we have had some good night's rest. But you can still pray for us to endure and overcome the enemy's attack.

- Praise the Lord - William had his best day ever at work last Thursday after some intensive prayer after Bible study Wednesday night

- Praise the Lord - Leslie's missions trip to Haiti was intense but successful. However, now the she has returned to the US, she has gotten sick (see below)

NEW PRAYER REQUESTS:

-  Pray for Bradley, Harry and Nigel that they will have stong walks in the Lord and steady growth in Him 

- Pray that the freedom we have in Christ will lead some who feel that they are defeated to become courageous warriors in the Spirit.

- Pray that Leslie, who has some "medical issues" upon her return from Haiti and that the anti-biotics will be doing their job.

- Pray for Aidan as he is released from prison this week. The Lord has moved mightily in his life whilst he was in, but now we pray (and he wants to) that he will continue on the path of righteousness and not return to the influences of friends who led him astray. Same thing also for Bradley (that he won't be tempted to return.

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

June 28 Praises & Prayer Requests

PRAISE REPORTS:

- Praise the Lord - For the miraculous recovery of Bradley. He was released from hospital on Monday - just 2 weeks after a nearly fatal accidental drug overdose

- Praise the Lord - Rick's visit to Maghaberry prison (maybe the last chance to see Aidan) went well. Small number of guys, but quality time of fellowship and encouragement

- Praise the Lord - Jo Anne's job has been retained until September!

- Praise the Lord - We all had great fellowship on a church outing to a restaurant in Belfast last Saturday. It was good craic!!

- Praise the Lord - More men are coming to the church!

- Praise the Lord - Zoe, is doing amazing! She's at home as she didn't need to go to a rehabilitation center!  She even has her old witty humor back!!

NEW PRAYER REQUESTS:

- Pray that the "4th of July"  BBQ Outreach - being held this Saturday, July 1st, will touch many folks and they may be ministered to by the "freedom" we have in Christ.

- Pray for Bradley, who is only 19 will fully turn to the Lord. He is acknowledging that it was God that healed him! He, too, is coming to the BBQ. Oh that he will find true freedom in Christ.

- Pray for Linsey, who will be attending the Independence Day BBQ with her 2 kids. We pray that it will spark a desire to return to fellowship. Her friend whom we have been praying for, will also be coming!

- Pray for us as we have encountered an increase in attacks of spiritual warfare. Nightime has been a little challenging lately, but the Lord is faithful as we put on an armour of light!

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

June 20 Praises & Prayer Requests

PRAISE REPORTS:

- Praise the Lord - For the open door Thrive received at Mill Brae Fold, a retirement home in Broughshane. We visited with 13 residents, many more than we expected and they were all very pleased for our visit and we intend to go again. 

- Praise the Lord - William was greatly encouraged by a message sent to him by a member of our care team

- Praise the Lord - Maggie's mum, Pearl, is settling in well in the care home and showing steady improvement!

-Praise the Lord - Digging Deeper, a monthly study on spiritual warfare, prompted great discussion and involvement.  

-Praise the Lord - Cindy & Rick were leaders of last week's Healing On The Streets (HOTS) Saturday, we thank the Lord for testimonies of and opportunities for prayers for healing. 

NEW PRAYER REQUESTS:

- Please pray for William in his work situation, since returning after long sick leave, he finds it difficult to fit in. He feels confused if he has made the right decision to go back. 

- Keep praying for a good friend of ours, Zoe, who is recovering from surgery in which her colon was nicked.  She now requires a colostomy bag and will need specialised nursing care indefinitely.  

- Pray for Rick's monthly ministry visit to Maghaberry Prison this Friday that the guys will be open to hearing from the Lord (it will probably be the last chance to see Aidan)

- Pray that the "4th of July"  BBQ Outreach - being held on July 1st, will reach many folks so that they may be ministered to.

- Pray for the healing of a young man, Sam aged 12, in California from the extremely painful "Red Skin Syndrome" and TSA hyper-reaction from steroid medication. As well, his father (a dear friend of ours) Bruce who became very ill from going to the hospital.

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

May 2017 Newsletter

June 12 Praises & Prayer Requests

PRAISE REPORTS:

- Praise the Lord - Pamela's Dad Nick that we've been praying for is doing great!  His last test shows that he is in complete remission!

- Praise the Lord - our final lesson for 'It's Your Move' we're doing at Broughshane Primary for the P7 students went very well and we've heard great feed back from some parents.

- Praise the Lord - on June 2, CBV hosted the monthly Prayer of Blessing, with one of the highest attendances yet!  The Lord is truly drawing the Body of Christ together here...please keep praying!

-Praise the Lord - Martin shared his testimony at THRIVE.  We were all encouraged to hear how the Lord has delivered him from alcoholism and lots of trouble as a youth to now ministering in a local church. 

-Praise the Lord - Heather, Jan, and us attended the annual UK Pastor's/Leader's conference in York last week. We were all encouraged in the Lord and enjoyed a wonderful time of fellowship.

- Praise the Lord - we had more men than women last Sunday!!

NEW PRAYER REQUESTS:

- Please pray that attendance at our fortnightly THRIVE evenings would increase.  This is a great time to be encouraged in the Lord.

- Pray for the Rozek's & Kottman's both families are being called back to the States from serving 10+ years in England. Pray that both of these families, especially their children, to readjust to life in America smoothly.

- Please pray for a good friend of ours, Zoe, who is recovering from surgery in which her colon was nicked.  She now requires a colostomy bag and will need specialized nursing care indefinitely. 

- Please pray for W. that he would realize how precious he is to the Lord. That the major discouragement he falls under will be lifted!

- Pray that L. will reconnect with CBV.
-Pray as we are in the planning of a July 4th BBQ Outreach- being held on July 1st, that many will come and be ministered to.

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