Updated Prayer Needs:   Most Urgent Update: ATTENTION: Listed below are the most recent prayer requests.  All stand in need of physical healing: All the requests are urgent; Some of the sicknesses are life-threatening.    1. Pastor James Finn - U.S.A 2. Pastor Larry Turner - U.S.A 3. Viorel Luca - Romania 4. Kalil Golie and Family - Ethiopia 5. Janet Stander - U.S.A. 6. Tina Leger - U.S.A. 7. Pastors, David and Lorraine Minor - U.S.A. 8. Nellie Linden - U.S.A. 9. Jack Frombach - U.S.A. 10. Kathleen Minor - U.S.A 11. David Ross, Sr. - U.S.A. 12. Dorothy Ross - U.S.A. 13. Beverly Lint - U.S.A. 14. Jean Lent - U.S.A. 15. Pastor Stephen Osongo's young son (Menengitis)  - Africa 16. Joachim Munoz - U.S.A. 17. Merle Henegan - U.S.A 18. Olden Pieterse - Africa 19. Albert Olaoge - Africa 20. Dennis and Denise Parkes - Australia 21. Charles Price - Wales 22. Mathilde Dodzweit - Germany 23. Lyric (Baby girl not growing or gaining weight) - U.S.A. 24. Eva Larramore - U.S.A 25. William and Dorothy Scott  __ __ __ __ __ Kostas Miholokos and Family - For healing and assurance of salvation.    Ed and Lena Mae Corley - Ed recently suffered a serious heart attack which required surgery, but he is at home, recovering quite well. Lena Mae is suffering a serious illness for which she is under treatment. Sarah is in the hospital, suffering from double pneumonia. Please feel free to visit his websites: www.maschil.com and www.edcorley.com. Family of Carlton Spencer - Please pray for the family and loved ones of our dear Father in the Faith, Carlton Spencer, who was called-home on December 20th, 2012. Valdeko Kangro - Please continue to pray for our beloved Father in the Faith, Valdeko Kangro, who last year came though a serious illness, but is presently not feeling well and has requested prayer. Hilary Rodham Clinton – Please pray for Mrs. Clinton, who has recently suffered a blood clot for which she is under medical treatment. Let us agree in prayer for healing graces to be bestowed upon her for a full and complete recovery. Joan Gallo - Life threatening illness. Pastors, David and Loraine Minor – Strength and health to carry-on in their Ministry. Nellie Linden – Asthma, and pulmonary complications. Kathleen Minor – Healing, and strength to carry-on in her intercessory ministry. Richard Linden, Jr. - For salvation. Michael Sallede – For salvation. Mary Jane Halcomb – For health and strength to carry-on. Pastor and Mrs., Mark Halcomb, and Family: Urgent physical problems and healing of marriage and home. Todd Halcomb – For an effectual door of Ministry. Michael Halcomb – For healing, health, and obedience to his call. Mark Halcomb, Jr. - To be steadfast while in Bible School, and to pursue his calling. The Halcomb Family – For Divine Intervention and help. A dear sister in England – For healing of a brain tumor. Charles Price – For complete restoration from stroke and heart attack, and strength to carry-on in his Ministry. Tommy Price (Charles' son) – Has had surgery for a brain tumor. Pray for full healing and restoration. Frank Matarese, Sr. - For a complete healing of shingles and other complications, and strength to carry-on. Linda Joy Matarese – This dear intercessor has suffered untold agony at the hands of many physicians for over thirty years; for healing and restoration, and continued strength to carry-on in her intercessory Ministry.   Section 1: Urgent List (Listed in Alphabetical Order) Aline Baxley; Bill and Jamie Baxley: For healing and increased strength to continue in their International Ministries. Stephen Connor: For a deeper Christian experience and healing. Betty Cordell: Life threatening illness. Dear Sister Betty has been an encouragement to us through the years, as were her dear parents, Leland and Margaret Hall. Sister Betty has been hospitalized with serious complications. She so wants to recover and continue in the Lord's work. Please pray earnestly for our dear sister. Pastor Edwin Corley and Lena Mae: Pray for Ed's healing and added strength to continue on in his ministry: He suffers much pain in back and legs due to neuropathy and other complications.  Sister Lena Mae suffered a recent fall in which she injured her knees and legs, and she also suffers much pain from athuritis.  Both are still going strong for the Lord, but need our prayers for strength and grace. Mother Marjorie Crandall: Our Dear Mother Crandall has recently had a Divine Intervention of healing, but still needs our faithful prayers to continue on in sound health and victory.  Mother Crandall is in her 90 th year. Martha Dayton: Healing from symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis in hands. David and Mefus Edwards: We were privileged some time ago to have the most blessed fellowship with Brother and Sister Edwards, at their residence at Elim Bible Institute. Brother David is now in his nintieth year, and Mefus not far behind.  What blessed souls are they; having ministered and labored in the Gospel for many years. Please pray for their continued strength and health, and for good years in God yet to shine on their pathway. Michael Halcomb: Pernicious infection due to dental problems; a deeper walk with God. Pastor and Mrs., Mark Halcomb: Urgent physical problems and healing of marriage and home. Valdeko Kangro: Our beloved Pastor Kangro is yet serving as Senior Pastor over several Estonian Congregations.  He is still able to preach well and drive his car at age 97.  Please continue to keep him in prayer, that his strength and health will remain stable, as he serves the Lord. Pastor Beatrice LaMont: Please be faithful in praying for this remarkable woman of God, who in her nineties is still actively Pastoring and traveling to the Foreign Fields.  Pray for a continuation of her health and strength. Beverly Lint: Please pray for dear Sister Beverly, and her sons, Bob and Philip, at Mars Hill, Maine.  Bev is a precious Mother in the Lord who ministers unto and greatly encourages, especially young folk.  Please pray for her strength and quality of life to improve, so she may continue in the work of the Lord. Linda Matarese: Pray for healing touch and for strength in her ongoing physical battles resulting from medical complications. Also, pray for Paul, and Dad; blessings on entire family; Salvation for James and Sara. Ralph Medina: Due to a severe accident, Ralph finds it necessary to preach from a wheelchair. God brought him through the accident, but he suffers greatly and has sustained serious impairment.  He Pastors a church in Medford, New Jersey.  Pray also for his dear children and especially his son Tyler, who has stood by him faithfully. Pastor, Bob Roach: Brother Bob is one of our dearest friends. He has been a great encouragement through the years, having ministered in New Haven numerous times, and also more recently contributing excellent articles to our website. Bob has suffered physical problems in recent years, the latest being a surgery. A true Shepherd and a faithful servant of the Lord. Bob needs our earnest prayers at this time. Pastor, Jack Roach: Life threatening illness. I have been privileged to meet members of the Roach Family, but have only spoken on the phone with Brother Jack. His Brother, Bob, recently spoke with me from Florida, requesting prayer for Jack, who has recently had an unfavorable diagnosis. Jack is a true man of God and a faithful Pastor. Please agree in prayer for his healing and full recovery. Lady Margaret Spencer: Please pray for strength and grace to continue on in health and victory, and for peace and comfort in her time of the loss of her dear husband, Carlton. Maryanne Stratton: Maryanne has had several serious surgeries from which she needs a completed healing.  Pray also for her full salvation and Divine Intervention in her life. George Veach: A blessed Prophet in the Body of Christ, now in eighties; still Pastoring at the Senior Center where he makes his residence.  Please pray for his strength and health to continue to be blessed. Pastor Joe Vizzo and Children: Pastor Joe has recently undergone hip replacement and he so desires to see his beloved children come into their calling and purpose in God. Becky Britton Volz: Our dear Sister, Becky, is faithfully carrying-on the ministry founded by her dear parents: The Church in Action/Voice of the Overcomer. Through no fault of her own, she has recently incurred fallen upon extremely hard times, financially! The need is great, and pressing!  Please open your hearts to the Lord and pray about God's will for you in standing with this faithful servant of the Lord.  Please pray also for all the extended Britton family.  Thank you and God bless you, everyone. Ivan Warner: Warren's great uncle from Canada who is struggling with difficulty from a life threatening illness. Stephen Wilber: Our dear friend and blessed brother in Christ recently received an outstanding miracle of healing.  We so rejoice in this fact.  He is back home and recovering well.  Please continue to hold him in your faithful prayers for a full and total recovery, and a continuance in his much needed ministry.  Pray also for his beloved wife, Roberta, who is a deep woman of intercession and a remarkable handmaiden of the Lord. Sister Mary Jane Halcomb, children, and grandchildren: For God's healing and blessing upon their lives. The following names represent sincere believers in Christ, who because of the depressed economy, are in need of employment. They have requested prayers of our readers and ourselves in their behalf. Thank you for praying with us for these and all others who find themselves unemployed in these troubled times: Brother Peter Duffy Brother Peter Marchese Brother Tim Brother Valerian Brother Paul Brother Joe Brother Peter   This list will be updated regularly. Please pray for all true Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, and Teachers; and for all Gospel Workers and Servants of our Lord Jesus Christ, the World over. "Thy Kingdom come. They will be done in Earth, as it is in Heaven." (Matthew 6:10) Section 2: Salvation List (Listed in Alphabetical Order) Please pray for their salvation Hazelton Arndt Vernum Braddock Clayborne Carpenter Elijah H. Connor Anna Carruthers Sam Davenport Gretta Decker Mrs. Devlin Mae Dooley Bruce Flynn Ursala Green Everett Lawrence Mario Marchione Thelma Marchione Terrence McCune Mitch Mutchler David Nikitiuk Oliver Pease Muriel Ramsey Antonio Salicondro Harvey Savage Lilian Siegrist Cornelia Wheeler Millar Wheeler Teddy Zolnoski Elderly Gentleman (Anonymous) Section 3: Permanent List (Listed in Alphabetical Order) Crandall; the Extended Family: For Divine blessing and provision for their families and international ministries. Del-Vecchio; Daniel, Rhoda, and Deborah: For increased strength; Divine blessing and provision for their International ministries; especially their great missionary work and numerous churches in Spain. Dunklin Memorial Camp; Pastor Mickey Evans and co-workers: For increased strength, and Divine blessing and provision for their ministry. Elim Bible Institute; Leadership and workers: For Divine blessing and provision for their World-Wide ministries. Francis; Jay and Evelyn, and Family: For Divine blessing and provision for their international ministry. Grinnell; Chip and Loriann: Our dear friends, Chip and Loriann, are now residing at Elim Bible Institute, where Chip is enrolled as a student.  Please pray faithfully for them for our Lord's financial provision, and for Chip to do well in his studies, as it will be necessary for him to engage in secular employment, as well as his studies. Johnson; Stan and Betty, and Family: For increased strength, and Divine blessing and provision for their Ministry. Maxwell; Extended Family: For Divine guidance, blessing, and provision for their international ministries. Merical, Sister Jackie and Family: For increased strength and Divine blessing and provision for her ministry. Minor; Pastor, and Mrs., David Minor, Sr., and Extended Family: For increased strength, and Divine blessing and provision for their international ministries. Rock Church, Pastor Ann Gimminez and workers: For increased strength, and Divine blessing and provision for their international ministries. Taylor; The Families of Wade and Mae Taylor: For comfort in their time of loss. Teen Challenge Brothers: This past week, it has been my privilege, and have fellowship with six fine young men involved in the Teen Challenge program. I can see the hand of God upon each of them, and I believe there are specific callings upon several. Please pray for them on a regular basis. Thank You! Bro. Anibal (Junior), Bro. Clayton, Bro. James, Bro. Jason, Bro. Joe, Bro. Joshua. Upper Room World Center; Pastor Tony D'Onofrio and workers: For Divine blessing and provision for their International Ministries. Volz; Mama Britton, Rebecca, and Family: For increased strength and Divine blessing and provision for their ministry. Zion Bible College; Leadership and workers: For Revival, and Divine blessing and provision for their Ministry. Zion Ministerial Institute and Fellowship: For God's blessing upon the various World-Wide Ministries.   Section 4: Other Important Requests (Listed in Alphabetical Order)   Lucy Bianco and Family – Binghamton, NY: For increased strength and added grace to carry on with her heavy work load and responsibilities. Thomas Braddock – Mt. Laurel, NJ: Full Salvation; blessings upon family. Katie and Jesse Broadway – Kinston, NC: Healing for Katie; Salvation for Jesse. Daniel Cherimbo and Family – Malawi, East Africa: Blessings upon their family and church; provision for building church edifice; they need Bibles. Sister Christine – Kenya, East Africa: Birthing into calling and ministry; protection; Divine guidance. Arlene Crandall – Rocky Mount, VA: Healing of memories; birthing into calling and ministry. David Crandall, and Family – Rocky Mount, VA: For Divine wisdom, blessing, and provision as they raise up a new church. Justin Crandall – Rocky Mount, VA: Continued healing; birthing into calling and ministry; Divine provision of a Christian wife. Jake Denny, and Family – Western NY: For Divine guidance, blessing, and provision for his ministry. Cameron Earle – Falls Church, VA: Healing; Divine provision of Christian wife; birthing into calling and ministry. Joe Fitzpatrick – Hamden, CT: Better employment position; closer walk with Christ. Kaje and Beth Hulshoff – Alexander, NY: Birthing into calling and ministry; healing of memories; blessings on family. Brenda Jarvis – Attica, NY: Comfort in time of loss of mother; closer walk with God; blessings for family and business. Sarah Johnson and Family – Darien Center, NY: Comfort during loss of two cousins; blessings on family. Jean Lent – Coudersport, PA: Healing; added strength; blessings on family. Peter Marchese – Westbrook, CT: Continued good health; blessings for family. Marilyn Maxwell – North Carolina: Healing and blessings for family; birthing into calling and ministry. Ryan McClurg – Batavia, NY: Deliverance from tobacco; Divine provision of Christian wife; blessing on employment position. Daniel Midodo and Family – Kenya, East Africa: Blessings upon their family and church; provision for building church edifice; they need Bibles. Sister Molie – Shoreline – CT: Salvation for husband; blessings for home and family. Tommy Morrow – Le Roy, NY: Healing; finances; blessings on family. Jason Nazario – New Haven, CT: Pray for his salvation. Bob Roach and Family – Port Saint Lucie, FL: Pastor Bob needs healing; blessings for their church and family. Louis Rotella – Rochester, NY: Healing for Lou; blessings for family. Jordan Sidiropolous – East Haven, CT: For healing, salvation, continued good health, and for his four sons and their families. Willie Mae Sutton – Kinston, NC: Healing; continued strength, and revival in church and family. Brother Trent – Unknown address: Protection; Genuine Born-Again experience. (Anonymous) For a bright young man – in CT: Proclaimed atheist who expresses a wish to believe in God. (Anonymous) Three gifted young men (musicians who play in Sun. A.M. Services) – from CT: For a full surrender and dedication to Christ of their lives and talents. (Anonymous) A lovely young couple and baby – New York City, NY: For a closer walk and deeper experience in Christ. (Anonymous) Six young Christian corporate employees – from CT: Earnest Christians desiring to serve and please the Lord; as well as Divine intervention for personal and family needs.   TEACH ME TO PRAY Teach me to pray, Lord, teach me to pray; This is my heart-cry day unto day; I long to know Thy will and Thy way; Teach me to pray, Lord, teach me to pray. Power in prayer, Lord, power in prayer! Here 'mid earth's sin and sorrow and care, Men lost and dying, souls in despair; O give me power, power in prayer! My weakened will, Lord, Thou canst renew; My sinful nature Thou canst subdue; Fill me just now with power anew; Power to pray and power to do! Teach me to pray, Lord, teach me to pray; Thou art my pattern day unto day; Thou art my surety, now and for aye; Teach me to pray, Lord, teach me to pray Chorus: Living in Thee, Lord, and Thou in me, Constant abiding, this is my plea; Grant me Thy power, boundless and free, Power with men and power with Thee.           RETURN TO THE PREVIOUS PAGE