"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble". Psalm 46:1

"If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land". 2 Chronicles 7:14 

The Prayer Team is actively looking for individuals who would like to minister to our congregation by meeting with those who need prayer following the Sunday services. Volunteers are on duty once a month for one service.  At this time, we particularly have a need for the following weeks/services: 1st Sunday/2nd Service, and 3rd Sunday/2nd Service.  If you are interested in serving with the Prayer Team, please contact Rebecca Cooke at 864-385-3368 or rcooke@fellowshipgreenville.org.

• Pray for the family of Mike Meilinger.  His mother, Dolly, passed away on Jan. 16
• Please pray for Debbie Thurston's family.  Her brother-in-law, Timothy Chrisman passed away on Jan. 2nd
• Pray for Christy Pless and her family; her father, Thomas Pless, passed away on Jan. 12th.  Tom and his wife, Gail, attended FG for many years. His funeral services will be Thurs., Jan 18th at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home in Simpsonville: Visitation will be held at 1:00 pm followed by the funeral service at 2:00 pm. Obituary: Thomas Pless
• Please pray for Glenda ManWaring and her family.  Glenda's father, Tom Giovanetti, passed at Dec. 26th.  Obituary: Tom Giovanetti
• Evan Sewall's father passed away on Jan. 9th. Please pray for his family.
• Marilyn Stelly's father, Weldon Beckner, passed away on Jan. 4th. Please pray for the family as they travel to Arlington, TX for his Celebration Service on Jan. 27th. Obituary: Weldon Beckner
• Dawn Morgan's mother, Carol Sims, passed away on Jan. 7th. Obituary: Carol Sims
• Eve Hofmann request for prayer for her son's mother-in-law, Judy Cothran.  She had a stroke before Christmas and is now back in the hospital.
• Also, please pray for Ryan (Megan) and Matt (Lizzie) Harper and their families.  Their brother passed away on Jan. 9th after a long battle with cancer.
• Deb Skelton's husband, Jeff, passed away on Dec. 16th. Obituary: Jeff Skelton
• Russell Engelhardt request prayer for his sister and brother-in-law whose premature baby, Sage. passed away on Jan. 13th  Please pray for Vanessa & Bryce and their family to find peace, comfort, and healing in this difficult time. 
• Barbara Nearing requests prayer for her daughter who is very lost.
• Kayla Clark asks for prayer as her brother visits for a week. She desires to be a bright light for Jesus and have good conversations with him, because she is unsure of his salvation.
• Cali C asks for prayer for a friend who is having an ablation on his heart today. Pray that is goes smoothly and that he recovers soon.
• Judy Karle requests prayer for her a bad work situation.  She is praying for guidance on next steps.
• Matt Broad and Doug Bolling also ask for wisdom in the next steps of their careers.
• Steve Methvin requests prayer for his dad who lives with them.  He has some medical needs.
• Please pray for the many people who have been sick over the holidays that they would heal and gain their strength back.

"Christian faith in Burma traces its roots to the missionary efforts of Adoniram Judson, who arrived in 1813 with his wife, Ann. The revised Judson Bible translation into Burmese is still the standard used by churches. Most Christians are from the Chin and Karen tribal groups, while relatively few of Myanmar’s Burman ethnic majority have come to faith. Myanmar has many Bible schools even though most are illegal, and indigenous church planters and missionaries boldly proclaim the gospel. Churches are growing despite widespread persecution by the government and the Buddhist majority. The Burman ethnic majority dominates and oppresses the other tribal groups. While political change has been frequently discussed, only superficial change has occurred and the military still effectively controls the country."

After the military coup a few years ago, the situation in-country continues to become even more volatile and unstable. They often suffer blockades, internet and power outages, and physical violence. (via: Voice of the Martyrs)

Way to pray: Please pray for justice and peace. Please pray for Christians to remain strong as they show the love of God to those around them. 

The Lord has given the Sheppards a special burden for the least-reached people groups of Liberia, especially the Manya. John Mark is working to translate and record the Bible in their language, along with teaching people to read and write in the mother tongue. Sara works with children, teens, and moms in their community, providing medical care, tutoring, daily meals, counseling, and discipleship. Check out the most recent newsletter here. 

Way to Pray: John Mark and his team have recently completed the last revision of the New Testament translation. Praise God! Please pray that the Manya people who are hearing the word of God through dramatized audio programs would come to faith in Jesus. Pray for the Sheppards children and also the Liberian children who have become like family, that they would grow in their faith and knowledge of God’s Word.  

Do you wonder what it means to love your neighbor? Do you long to be used by God in the places where you live most of your life? Whether you've established roots where you live or are just there for a short time, God has a plan to bring the Good News into that place. After all, He set the example:

"The Word became flesh and blood and moved into the neighborhood." John 1:14 MSG

Navigators is hosting a seminar on Saturday, March 2nd, 2024 from 9:00am - 1:20pm with optional breakout sessions from 1:30-2:15pm.

The Love Your Neighbor Seminar will help you to develop a vision for investing in your neighborhood. Explore ways to intentionally live a simple, integrated life in your community that encourages you and your neighbors to discover and embrace the person and way of Jesus. The interactive experience includes Biblical teaching, neighboring stories, practical tools, small group discussions, and videos of neighborhood practitioners. Check out their website for more information. 

• Please pray for those in the Middle East facing extreme instability, in particular, both Gaza and Israel. 
• Pray for those in Japan affected by the recent earthquake. 
• Please pray for our missionary, Sylvia Christy, who will be home soon to care for her parents who are aging. Her 91 yr-old dad needs help caring for her mom whose health is fragile. 
• There was a recent gas tanker accident and explosion in Liberia.  There were several fatalities and some of the surviving burn victims are receiving care at ELWA Hospital. Please pray for their healing and those who interact with them to share the peace of God.
• Please pray for our missionary Juliet and her husband John (newlyweds--Kenya) as they are searching for the right house for them in their new town!

Agape English Language Institute is a school for adult international students. Students come from all over the world and from various religious, economic, and vocational backgrounds.

Agape is in need of Americans to host some of their international students. This is a great opportunity for the student to practice English, for the host to share God's love in a tangible way, and for both the student and host to learn about another culture.

Students come for 9 weeks to a year to learn the language, but some also want to experience life with an American family. This is a great opportunity to share your home, your lives, and the love of Christ with someone from another part of the world.

Host families are provided $1800 per session for each student that they host to cover some of the living and transportation costs. Host families can host a student(s) for a short-term stint like a week or two, for a whole session which is 9 weeks, or even longer if they choose.

If you are interested, contact Valeria Hudson at admin.greenville@aeliusa.com or 864-233-3151. 

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