Prayer Request:
- Pray for the fellowship in Malishevë, that God's hand of protection would be over the believers, as they continue to move forward without Pastor Randy Harvey.
- Pray for my move to a new ministry in Tirana, Albania. The details of housing, adjusting to a new country, and moving personal belongings across the border.
- Praise God for people God has placed in my path that are willing to counsel and encourage me with God's word, that they have come along side of me as my heart struggles with leaving Malishevë and Kosova.
- Praise God that with each new day...there is a sense of renewed strength and joy in my heart.
- Praise God for precious memories and friendships...I have been greatly blessed.
June 10, 2012
Prayer Request:
- Pray for the health of my daughter and my little granddaughter, Hannah Marie, born June 1, 2012.
- Pray for my continued healing...physically, emotionally, and spiritually during this season of furlough/rest.
- Pray for the fellowship in Malishevë, that God's hand of protection would be over the believers, that hearts will be open and receptive to the gospel.
- Praise God for my care team in New Mexico, They are such a blessing and encouragement to me during this season.
- Praise God for people God has placed in my path that are willing to counsel and encourage me with God's word.
- Praise God that with each new day...there is a sense of renewed strength and joy in my heart.
April 27, 2012
Prayer Request:
- Pray for the health of my daughter and my little granddaughter, to be born in mid-June.
- Pray for my health, my resistance is weakened and I seem to be catching "everything"...
- Pray for travel preparations during this last month before I return to the US for the birth of my grand-daughter Hannah.
- Praise God for His provision...not just financially, but in all things. He meets me where I am each and every day...!
- Praise God for the blessings from the team from New Mexico, they have amazing servant hearts.
Prayer Request:
- Pray for outreach teams coming to Malishevë in March, April, and May...for God's leading in the plans, for His provision and protection for each of the team members. Pray for protection of each of the teams as they travel and prepare to serve in Malishevë.
- Pray for this season in my doctorate studies. This semester is especially difficult, and I got a late start.
- Pray for the health of my daughter and my little granddaughter, to be born in mid-June.
- Praise God for His provision...not just financially, but in all things. He meets me where I am each and every day...!
- Praise God that I am finally healthy again and back in the rhythm of life in Kosova
January 10, 2012
Prayer Request:
- Pray for the patients that come to the clinic and the patients that I travel to see...that they will experience God's love and that their hearts will receive His love as a precious gift. That I will remember each patient is a "Divine appointment".
- Pray for me as there are some new"open doors". I want to only go through the doors the Lord has opened and be sensitive to His leading.
- Pray for the health of my daughter Elissa, and her baby, due in June.
- Pray for an outreach team coming to Malishevë in April...for God's leading in the plans, for His provision and protection for each of the team members.
Praise Report:
- Praise God for His faithfulness, that He is always along side of me in difficult seasons and times when I miss my family and friends greatly.
- Praise God for His provision...not just financially, but in all things. He meets me where I am each and every day...!
December 8, 2011
Prayer Request:
- Pray for this season of "quiet" during the holidays. That I will feel God's presence in a special way, as I miss my friends and family.
- Pray for the patients that come to the clinic and the patients that I travel to see...that they will experience God's love and that their hearts will receive His love as a precious gift. That I will remember each patient is a "Divine appointment".
Praise Report:
- Praise God for His provision of the funds and support for the clinic, for directing my steps to find the room and the supplies/equipment, and for the people who have come along side of me in this new adventure…
Prayer Request:
- building a relationship with my new landlord...that the Lord will bless him and his family
- for provision of a sink, small water heater, window coverings, paint supplies, shelves etc
- for the workers that will be helping to get the clinic open
- I want the clinic to be a comfortable place...welcoming to each person, each patient.
- additional funds to purchase a rug, 2 portable heaters for the clinic, and a bookcase
- Praise God for His provision of the funds for the clinic, for directing my steps to find the room, and for the people who will come along side of me in this new adventure…
Prayer Request:
· That I will be sensitive to God’s leading in this season…this is HIS work…HIS plans as I move forward to a new clinic location.
· That I can build a favorable relationship with a new landlord, one that is fair and accepting of the Lord’s work in the clinic
· That God will provide workers to do the painting, cleaning ,moving, etc
· God’s provision of financial resources:
o 6 months to 1 year commitment for the rent each month
o 6 months to 1 year commitment for the utilities each month
o funds for the start up expenses/equipment/supplies
Praise Report:
· God blessed me richly with a time of retreat, to rest and be restored, to gain a new fresh perspective for ministry
· I am thankful for God’s “little surprises” each day!
August 20, 2011
Prayer Request:
- Pray for my daughters, Nicole and Elissa, as they go through this season of grieving the loss of their Grandfather.
- Pray for my ex-husband, Steve, and his sister, Katherine Anne, that they would feel God's loving arms comforting them
- God to raise up soldier/workers to have a heart to serve in Malishevë: children's ministry, administration, sports, or ???
- For safety and protection as I learn to drive in the unfamiliar rhythm of Kosova traffic
- To only walk through the ministry doors that have been opened by God...the need is great, and not every need is my ministry.
- Praise God for His faithfulness in all things, He is mighty...!
- I am so thankful for each of my supporters, I am greatly blessed!
August 2, 2011
Prayer Request:
- God to raise up soldier/workers to have a heart to serve in Malishevë: children's ministry, administration, sports, or ???
- For safety and protection as I learn to drive in the unfamiliar rhythm of Kosova traffic
- To only walk through the ministry doors that have been opened by God...the need is great, and not every need is my ministry.
- For God's provision of the perfect ministry car...excellent condition, great gas mileage (62mpg), easy and fun to drive...exactly what is needed for His ministry purposes.
June 26, 2011
Prayer Request:
- Pray for a sensitive and obedient heart as God reveals His plans for ministry now that I am mobile and able to travel to the smaller villages to see patients.
- Pray for God's protection for the children coming to the kid's meetings, that their hearts will be soft and accepting of God's love for them.
- Praise God for His leading in purchasing the ministry vehicle...He knew exactly which car I needed. He is mighty, He is faithful, He is amazing...!
Prayer Request:
- Pray for a sensitive and obedient heart as God reveals His plans for ministry now that I will be mobile and able to travel to the smaller villages to see patients.
- Pray for time management with ministry in the clinic, working on my graduate degree, and life in Malishevë.
- Pray for protection for my health.
- Pray for Pastor Randy and Pastor Jeff as they lead our fellowship in Malishevë.
- Praise God for providing all the funds to purchase a ministry vehicle. I am certain He knows just which car I need...!
- Praise God for His faithfulness in all things, He is mighty...!
- I am so thankful for each of my supporters, I am greatly blessed!
Prayer Request:
- Pray for our fellowship, for Pastor Randy and Pastor Jeff as they seek God's direction
- Pray for my health, I have had 2 bad colds in the last 2 months.
- Pray for time management with school, ministry, and life in Malishevë
- Pray for additional ministry vehicle funds
- Praise God for His faithfulness, for providing funds for tuition and a new printer. What a blessing! It has made studying so much easier.
- Praise God for the ministry vehicle funds that have been provided this far...
Prayer Request:
- Pray for the clinic ministry as I move forward in treating patients without a translator.
- Pray for time management with school, ministry, and life in Malishevë
- Pray for our fellowship, during this time of transition and growth
- Pray for ministry vehicle funds
- Praise God for the servant hearts of Joe, Al, Brian, Mike and Steve...and all the work they were able to get done...in less than ideal circumstances.
- Praise God for His faithfulness, for providing Albanian words to my brain while I am working with patients and staff at the clinic.
- Praise God for the ministry vehicle funds that have been provided this far...
January 13, 2011
Prayer Request:
- Pray for a team of 5 men from California coming to Malishevë to help finish Pastor Randy's home...weather, health of workers, traveling mercies, etc. They will be here Jan 21-31.
- Pray for Jeff and Rachael Harry, Isaac 6, Pearl 4. They are going through the final steps of moving to Malishevë to serve in ministry here. They will arrive January 28.
- Pray for the clinic ministry as I move forward in treating patients without a translator.
- Pray for ministry vehicle funds
- Praise God for the work He is doing in our lives, and that He doesn't let us get comfortable. Life is an adventure...
November 30, 2010
Prayer Request:
- Pray for my little patient Çlirim, he has been quite ill and he is fragile when he is healthy
- Pray for wisdom as I explore additional ministry opportunities around Malishevë
- Pray for the funds for a ministry vehicle
- What a blessing to be back in Malishevë, for God's provision during this time of transition
- For mild weather and a new heater in my apartment!
Prayer Request:
- Pray for this last week in NM, for all the last minute things that come up, for the packing of suitcases, for saying good byes
- Pray for additional funding for a ministry vehicle
- Pray for my travel on the 9th of November and the transition back to life in Malishevë
- God's faithfulness, for His promises, for the gift of His Son
- For all my precious friends and family, words can not fully describe how blessed I am!
Prayer Request:
- Pray for this remaining time of furlough, to find the balance of ministry and rest.
- Pray for wisdom in moving forward with ministry in Kosova, to keep my eyes firmly focused on the Lord as He goes before me.
- Praise God for His faithfulness, for His mercies, for the gift of His Son
- Praise God for all of my precious friends and family, you have blessed my heart greatly.
Prayer Request:
- Pray for this time of furlough, to find a balance between ministry and rest...and to have fun along the way.
- Pray for funding for a ministry vehicle
- For all of my precious friends...I am greatly blessed by the riches of their friendship and love
- For God's provision...He meets me where I am each day
August 3, 2010
Prayer Request:
- Pray for furlough preparation, that I would be sensitive to God's leading as He provides opportunities to share about His work here in Kosova and meet with my supporters.
- Pray for my Albanian language skills...I am so frustrated right now...my mind just will not work when I need the words.
- I am thankful for cooler weather, and electricity to keep the fan working.
- I am thankful for my precious friends and supporters, and their faithfulness in prayer on my behalf.
Prayer Request:
- Pray as I work on my language skills, and building relationships in the community
- Pray as I begin working in the health center each Monday.
Praise Report:
- For my family here in Kosova, for my family in America, I am greatly blessed by their love and support
June 19, 2010
Prayer Request:
- Pray for this time of readjustment to life in Malishevë, for my language skills to improve
- Pray for my heart to be sensitive to God's leading for the ministry work...in His timing, for His purpose, for His glory.
- For God's faithfulness and provision during my recent "medical detour"
May 19, 2010
Prayer Request:
- Pray for my heart to enjoy this last bit of time before I return to Kosova, for a balance between rest and preparation to return to life and ministry in Malishevë.
- Praise God for His faithfulness, I have been released by all of the doctors to return home to Kosova. I feel better than I have felt in a very long time.
- I am so thankful for all of my dear brothers and sisters that have been faithful in prayer on my behalf, I am greatly blessed...
April 14, 2010
Prayer Request:
- Pray for Dr. Rajska, Dr. Waxman...my surgeons: that God will give them wisdom during the surgery and direct their hands
- Pray for healing and strengthening for me so I will be able to return to Kosova the middle of June. Pray that the surgery will alleviate the pain.
March 27, 2010
Prayer Request:
- Wisdom for the doctors to be able to come up with a treatment plan for addressing my pain
- For me to better control my pain...to take the medication if it is needed despite how it makes me feel
- For precious friendships and their prayers on my behalf
Prayer Request:
- For the process of negotiating doctors appointments, tests, etc
- For my body to tolerate the medications better
- For God's grace, sufficient for each day and each step in this process. His Hand is clearly guiding my steps, and it has already been a witness to the medical staff.
- For His provision, for dear friendships, for faithful prayer warriors, for my Albuquerque "family"
February 28, 2010
Prayer Request:
- traveling mercies as I return to the US for medical care.
- for control of my pain symptoms, as there are no pain medications available in Kosova that would work for me
- For God's amazing provision: flights, doctor appointments, prayer warriors, my precious "care team" and kinship "family". I am greatly blessed by each of them.
February 17, 2010
Prayer Request:
- Financial funding for a ministry vehicle, to treat patients in the surrounding villages who are unable to come to the clinic.
- For a quiet heart before the Lord, to hear His voice, and His leading to face the challenges of each day of ministry.
Praise Report:
- For the open doors to assist with the special needs class at the school in Malishevë.
- I am greatly blessed by my support team in the US, their faithfulness in prayer, their financial support, and their encouraging words
