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Gary Schellenberg
From Gary Schellenberg:
Most of you are aware of the coup in Myanmar and the suspension of democracy in that country. The coup resulted in many arrests and upheaval in that country. Christians are being persecuted to the point of death and many are in hiding. As well, Christians are being driven off of their lands and the Church has taken upon itself to house, clothe and feed these displaced people. Covid has just added another layer of despair to the people and they are losing hope. 70 years of suppression have dulled their sense of freedom.
I am telling you this because at Providence University College and Seminary, we have been a training school for the Kachin people (a Province in Myanmar) for many years We currently have a number of students from Kachin Province studying at Providence. One of the leading figures of the Kachin people is a grad of Providence and his name is Samson. Samson has been a fierce advocate of the Kachin Christians and has asked for all Christians to unite in prayer for Myanmar. For the relief from the Covid virus and from government suppression. As you are reminded, would you please pray for the Kachin people and the turmoil in that country.
Received: August 4, 2021
Melvin Lausman
Judy and I asking that you would pray for Judy as she will be undergoing stem cell therapy beginning on Thursday. This requires 6 days of intense chemotherapy and many other procedures. We are praying this will be effective and also praying that there will be no serious complications or side effects. Pray also for faith and strength for this journey.
Thank you for the support you have shown us with your many acts of kindness, cards, calls and prayer support. We are very grateful.
Received: July 20, 2021
Ada Hart Tkachuk
Thank you for all your prayers. They have helped me get through my difficult time.
The Lord is carrying me and strengthening me daily.
He is our hope and I'm grateful for His mercy and love.
I would also appreciate continued prayers. Recently (June 22) the Lord has called my sister Dorothy home to be with her Saviour.
Please pray for God's comfort and peace for her husband and family as they're going through a very difficult time as well.
Received: June 27, 2021
John and Colleen
Praise Item
On behalf of George Betcher and his family we would like to thank you for all your prayers. We are pleased to share with you that he was discharged today and is recovering comfortably at home.
Received: June 24, 2021
John Siderius
Please pray for George Betcher and his family. George had a heart attack and was rushed to the hospital and had a stent put in. Please pray for an uneventful recovery.
Received: June 19, 2021
Peter Wiebe
The family of Peter Wiebe will be holding a live-streamed service for Peter tomorrow (Monday) at 10 am.
If you would like to view the service, you can so so at the Glen Eden funeral home website by copying the following link into your internet browser:
https://afterword.com/stories/peter-h-wiebe
Received: June 13, 2021
Elham Golkhandan
Please pray for God’s comfort and peace for Elham Golkhandan for the loss of her dear uncle whom she loved dearly.
Her uncle passed away yesterday in Iran. She is heartbroken and feels lonely and isolated being so far away from her family.
Elham also asks for prayers for her uncle’s family as well as her family, especially her father who is grieving over the loss of his brother. It was always Elham's dream to bring her uncle and his family to Canada to introduce them to the Lord.
Received: June 12, 2021
Kevin Klassen
Please pray for Pastor Kevin Klassen and his family as they prepare for funeral service for his father, Harry Klassen, this Friday at 2:00 PM in Morden.
The funeral can be can be viewed online at https://www.wiebefuneralhomes.com/funeral-announcements (click on "Harry Klassen" for the link).
For those who wish to let Pastor Kevin know you are praying, you may do so by clicking 'I prayed for this'.
Received: June 10, 2021
Kevin Klassen
From Kevin Klassen:
Hello, church family. This morning at 3:30, my Dad passed away peacefully and went home to be with Jesus. My Mom, sister and I were all in the room with him when he passed.
We are grateful for the many obvious ways that the Lord has shown His faithfulness in my Dad's life, and we have been blessed by the time we have had with him.
We will miss him deeply, and I would appreciate your prayers, especially for my Mom, during this difficult time.
Received: June 8, 2021
Emmie Dryjski
Please pray for Bogdan as his cousin Donna-Marie peacefully passed away in her sleep at St. Amont Center where she resided since childhood. She is now home with the Lord, freed from a lifetime of being strapped to a wheelchair and not being able to talk. Bogdan does not have many family members in Canada and loved his cousin very much. Please pray for Bogdan's aunt who is grieving over the loss of her daughter and preparing funeral arrangements. We are grateful to God for all his love and comfort and for always being there for us.
Received: June 5, 2021
Natalie & Norm Hagman
A prayer of gratitude.
We are thankful and grateful for God's sovereignty and His love. We have no need to worry, He always answers our prayers one way or another. If the answer is no, or wait, He gives the ability and He alone gives us strength to live each day in our circumstances whatever they may be. He supplies all our needs before we even ask. How amazing is His GRACE !
All He wants from us is to genuinely give Him the glory in how I live each day.
Norm and I are in awe of how God works !
To Him be the HONOR and the GLORY!
Received: June 1, 2021
John and Colleen Siderius
John
1. I am thankful for the protection the Lord has provided our immediate families. A number of us are essential workers on the front lines and He has been steadfast in care for us.
2. I am thankful to be a citizen of Canada with an excellent health care system that strives to help all Canadians.
3. I am thankful that the Lord has provided men and women with the skills and knowledge to develop the vaccines to protect us and care for those who are ill.
Colleen:
1. I am thankful that despite not being able to meet in person to worship due to the pandemic that technology exists that allows us all to meet virtually.
2. As a frontline healthcare worker I am thankful that God has blessed me with a husband who stands with me during the uncertain ongoing changes brought on by the Pandemic in the healthcare system..
3. I am thankful that God's timing is perfect. It does two things: It grows our faith as we are forced to wait and trust in God and it makes certain that He, and He alone, gets the glory and praise for pulling us through. "My times are in Your hands ..." Psalm 31:15.
Received: May 31, 2021
Rhea Jenkinson
Gratitude - For God’s gift of His Son, His faithful teachings which have guided my life.
For WRBC staff & leaders who teach, encourage and support all congregants.
For family, friends, home, all of which is a gift from a loving Father.
Received: May 31, 2021
Grace Elke
A prayer of gratitude:
Gratitude! So much to be thankful for ... where does one begin? I am grateful for the gift of salvation so full and so free. I’m also very grateful for how God has been so faithful each day in helping me adjust to life without Willie. I’m thankful for the prayers, encouragement, and help of family and so many friends. God is so good!
Received: May 30, 2021
Ada Hart-Tkachuck
John passed away peacefully in his sleep around midnight. Im thankful that I was able to be with him while he entered paradise.
Please pray for Sherri and I as we make funeral plans with Chapel Lawn today. We are thinking the burial will be now with a service at a later date.
Received: May 20, 2021
Camp Nutimik prayer update
Update from Camp Nutimik: As of noon today, Camp Nutimik has NOT needed to evacuate, and everyone is safe!
The report that was just posted states that the fire is showing signs of cooling with six crews working on the fire today. PTH 307 will remain closed for today with ongoing re-assessment based on fire activity.
The wind has died down significantly since yesterday and there is significant rain in the forecast, pray that the rain would come without lightning. Also continue to pray for the crews that are working so hard at the fire site (as well as all those other crews working hard to keep control over fires burning all over the province).
Received: May 19, 2021
Camp Nutimik - URGENT
A new forest fire started up earlier today in the Whiteshell which has escalated and it's status is currently not under control.
Parks officials have just visted us on site and notified us that we are on standby to evacuate. People who are located closer to Seven Sisters are already evacuating.
Currently we have three people on site. One of our association pastors who is there on a retreat and Geoff & Angela Lott- our on site staff.
Please pray:
- that the wind would die down as it is encouraging fire growth and pushing it further into the Whiteshell.
- that the the crews would be able to get the fire under control and for the rain to come quickly.
- for the crews who are battling the fire
- for residence and cottagers/visitors in the area
- for Park Patrol as they are working through the area to ensure people are safe...
- for Geoff & Angela as they work quickly to get things in order and prepare for evacuation.
- If/when we need to evacuate camp property, that everyone would be able to get out quickly and safely.
- that the camp property and buildings would be spared.
Received: May 18, 2021
Ada Hart-Tkachuck
Please pray for John as his difficulty in breathing continues to worsen. I feel he is close to his final days and ask that you pray that John will pass peacefully into paradise in God's timing. I appreciate prayers for myself as well - for strength, wisdom and comfort as I journey with John these last days together.
Received: May 18, 2021
Emmie Dryjski
My sister Maria and her husband Roman as well as myself and Bogdan want to thank everyone for your prayers. Your prayers as well as ours have been answered, My brother in-law is now home from the hospital recovering at home, praise the Lord. God's love and power is revealed in Roman surviving another struggle. God's love, grace and mercy is never-ending. All glory to God
Received: May 13, 2021
Irene Toews
Please pray for Irene Toews' nephew, Colin. He has been in the ICU this past week due to COVID and today his condition had declined to the point where he has been placed on a ventilator. Please pray that the Lord would grant him healing, and that He would make His presence and nearness known to Colin and his girlfriend during this difficult time.
Received: May 13, 2021
Lyndell Campbell-Requia
Hello Everyone,
Thank you for the many words and prayers for comfort and strength at this time.
My family is being carried by the Lord.
God is answering prayer:
-the translation of my positive Covid-19 test from March 11th is in my hands!
-I was able to get the pre-flight Covid test done today and will have the results by noon tomorrow.
-Our missionary travel agency found me a way home - it will take an extra day, so I will be spending lots of quality time in 3 airports. I will even have a stopover in Panama City!
-I have my ArriveCAN document ready to go for when I reach immigration in Toronto.
I was not able to apply for the compassionate care temporary exemption because there will be no funeral. A memorial will be held at a later day.
My Mom's sister and her husband have arrived to stay with my Mom until I arrive.
Once again, thank you so much for all your prayers!
Blessings,
Lyndell
Received: May 12, 2021
Hepsiba
Please pray for my sisters health, pray for her husbands spiritual growth and humbleness.
Please pray for my younger brothers spiritual growth and stability in christ.
Please pray for my husbands health.
Received: May 11, 2021
Lyndell Campbell-Requia
Update on my Father - May 11th
With profound sadness in my heart I let you know that the Lord thought best to allow my father to pass away during the night. He is free of all pain and suffering. Those of us left behind grieve deeply for his passing, but not as ones who have no hope, for we know that we shall see my father once again.
Please pray for my mom, Marg, my sister, Janelle, my brother-in-law, Ryan, my niece, Nicole, my nephew, Matthew, and my husband, Paulo and me.
I will be traveling to Canada as soon as possible. Unfortunately, because of restrictions, Paulo is unable to go with me. Because I had Covid-19 in the last 2 months, I am exempt from the 3-day hospital stay and Covid test upon arrival. Because I am traveling for a funeral, pray I receive exemption from the 14-day quarantine.
Please pray for all the details that need to be worked out here:
-I am waiting to get my Covid-19 exam results translated into English, pray they can do it today.
-It would be good if I could get power-of-attorney for the treasurer of the mission before I leave.
-Clarity of thought as I pack in a hurry.
Thank you for lifting us up in prayer at this difficult time.
Lyndell
Received: May 11, 2021
Emmie Dryjski
Dear church family,
Please, please pray for my brother in-law Roman who’s on dialysis and has developed shingles. There are also symptoms he may have had a stroke.
Please pray that he won’t contract COVID while being hospitalized. My brother in-law has had a struggle with cancer as well as kidney failure.
Bogdan and I are asking for prayers that the Lord will comfort Roman for he has gone through so much already.
Please pray that the Lord will bless him with His peace and love during this new struggle.
Please also pray for my dear sister Maria for the Lord to give her strength to deal with this.
They both love the Lord and have served Him faithfully.
Emmie
Received: May 9, 2021
Gary Schellenberg
From Gary Schellenberg
In February I presented one of our foreign workers who I named Priscilla. Priscilla ministers in a country hostile to the Gospel, therefor, I am not using her real name. I do have permission to share some of her praise and prayer items so you can pray for her.
Priscilla gives thanks that she is meeting with ladies from her neighborhood and is able to share what she believes. She is studying less and this gives her free time to go out and meet new people.
Priscilla asks for prayer during this time of Ramadan as she meets with a certain family that she has developed a relationship with. She also asks that you remember her in prayer during this month of fasting and seeking God, that her friends would want to know Him and that He would reveal Himself to them.
If you would like to follow Priscilla via her news letter, let me know and I can add you to her list. Thanks for praying.
