Refuge Calvary Chapel Bradenton

Faith Needs Your Prayers

Ray — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:59:20 +0000

Faith has developed Pseudomonas. This is a very dangerous bacteria that in the lungs of a Cystic Fibrosis patient, can cause severe damage to the lungs. This was what we did not want her to get. We have two options, hospitalize her or try very aggressive treatments at home. As you can guess we chose the later. Please pray she takes to these new treatments and that it goes away from her in Jesus name and for whatever else the Lord lays on your heart. God Bless you & Thanks from the bottom of my heart.

Keith is Back in the Hospital

Ray — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:19:50 +0000

We wanted everyone to know that Keith has begun his second round of chemo and is in Manatee Memorial Hospital, room #509. They are giving him chemo continuously for 7-11 days. He wanted to thank those who went up to visit him during his last stay and welcomes visitors once again to come and encourage him during this stay as well. Please continue to pray for him as this is very trying on his body. Pray for his doctors and the nurses who are caring for him. Wisdom, gentleness, concern and God's comfort, peace and strength.
Thank you and God Bless you all,
mike & linda

Light Under The Bridge Homeless Ministry

Ken — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:29:51 +0000

Kevin & Hope Kerkof founded & developed Light Under The Bridge Homeless Ministry from the ground up in 2008. What began as a few sack lunches grew into a life transforming ministry. They counseled the homeless, the prisoners, the sick, and the addicts to transform their lives for Jesus. Visited the people on the streets, in hospitals, and in jails. In relationship with many recovery church home and various homeless resources, was able to successfully get many of the homeless off the streets, their lives turned to Jesus and get their overall lives back on track again with jobs, education, and reunited with their families.

Now the LUTB headquarters is based in Bradenton, Florida where they are launching their latest vision for LUTB--LIGHTHOUSES, Faith Based Transitional Recovery Homes to create a way off the streets for those whose lives are in crisis through homelessness, addiction, and abuse. Visit Website

Urgent Prayer

Ray — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:59:16 +0000

Please PRAY for Cassie’s (Cassie & Ernie) sister Nora who lives in Tennessee. She was rushed to the hospital with 3rd degree burns over half her body and it in critical condition! Pray for Gods supernatural peace, presence and healing both physically & spiritually, also that God would ease her pain.

Prayer for Kent

Ray — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:15:06 +0000

Kent has been on this prayer list several times in the past, and again his cancer has returned and he will be going in for more treatments and possibly another surgery. Another friend has stated that the prognosis is not great. Most important, please pray for his salvation, as I am not sure where his eternity stands. He has prayed the sinner's prayer, but not sure if his heart has been changed (I know his lifestyle had not a few months ago). I have spoken to him and counseled him many times in the past, but he feels his destiny is secure by saying the prayer (this is why I am so against making salvation so easy; Jesus sure didn't make it easy!) Kent needs to see the reality of hell and what happens in a lost state of eternity. Please pray that Jesus reveals Himself to Kent and his wife, Terri.

God Bless You,
Beach

Double Request

Ray — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:32:37 +0000

Good friend Barbara Oliver back in NJ her cancer has resurfaced and back in treatment. Her cancer is very aggressive type.

Also,
My neighbors Tim and Andrea 2yr son Anthony died 3 days before Christmas now their 4 year just taken moments ago to emergency room with seizure.

Kidnapped for Ransom

Ray — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 13:58:29 +0000

Greg Ock, (The nephew of a friend of ours),works in construction in (Nigeria?) Africa. He has been kidnapped for ransom. Two body guards were killed. His company cannot raise the money until Monday. Also, pray for his mom, Cheryl, and his wife, Teresa, and the family.

Comment on Healing after Eye Surgery by Susan Arnold

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:13:15 GMT

Update on Rob. One good thing is he says he no longer sees the blood dripping in the inside if his eye, and he can now see a little out if it.But doctors are still saying they don’t know what is happening or what caused it. Said his cataract was thick and it may be that gel has developed between the spaces of the new lens and eye. Their solutions are wait and see if it goes away, but can cause a separating because there is already tension on it or surgery where they will take it out and remove all the gel losen the tension. Please pray for wisdom for all and for a touch of healing for Rob. He does not yet know the Lord but last night God came up in our conversation and his comment was God does not have time to be concerned with healing him. To which I shared. But he also said he wants logical, medical answers and explanation. Pray for the Lord to give him faith to believe and that by believing he might have LIFE. Thank you for your perservence in prayer. Your sister in Christ, Susan

Various Requests

Ray — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:02:46 +0000

Please pray for Clara as she is in a lot of pain and having a hard time walking.
Please also pray for Richard as he is out of the Hospital and trying to heal.
Please pray for a couple who’s marriage is struggling. That they would learn to die to self and truly consider the precious needs of the other one higher than their own, for Jesus’s sake.
Please pray for those around us, to seek and follow Christ wholeheartedly, regardless of what others may think of them.
Please pray for our wonderful youth, that God may grow them more in love with His Word, His Heart, His Spirit and one another in Christ Jesus.
Please pray for those in our body who are hurting physically, emotionally, financially & spiritually that our Jehovah Jireh would provide all their needs as they draw closer to Him
Pray for a friend who has recently lost a love one, that the Lord of all comfort mercy and grace would come upon them during this time.

Praise – New Grandson

Ray — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:20:56 +0000

Praising the Lord for our new grandson Andrew John Trompke. We are praying that the Lord will keep his loving hands around our new grandson as we are blessed with a 6lb 9oz. healthy baby boy and thanking him for conforting our daughter through her delivery! The son of Greg and Terry Trompke

Salvation for Isabella

Ray — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:06:42 +0000

My dear friend Diane asks for prayer support as she plans to share the gospel with a co-worker named Isabella. While recently on vacation, Isabella with her husband & young son were spared in a serious car accident. In addition, they are in the process of traveling to adopt a little Russian boy. Knowing my friend's a Christian she's asked Diane for prayer for a safe trip. Diane wants to be able to share the gospel with her also.

Anne for Recovery after Surgery

Ray — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:09:22 +0000

Please lift up a young lady that I have recently met who had a mastectomy on Monday- Pray for a rapid recovery along with the fact that this cancer will not return- She is a follower of The Lord Jesus and accepts the fact that anything that occurs to her must first slip through God's fingers first- Please also pray for strength as she recovers.

God Bless You,
Beach

Comment on Healing after Eye Surgery by Susan Arnold

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:03:57 GMT

I found out later today that the doctors are now saying there is a lot of bleeding. So much they can see what is going on. Please pray.

Healing after Eye Surgery

Ray — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:21:56 +0000

Please pray for the son of the lady I take care of his name is Rob. He has cataract surgery before Christmas and at first all went well and he could see so much better. A couple days later he started having problems seeing in that eye and the doctor said it was because there was some bleeding. The bleeding is gone now but he still can't see and the doctors don't know why. Please pray for the Lord's mercy, healing and salvation. Thank you. Susan

Comment on Update on Natasha by Ray

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:27:08 GMT

Natasha’s out of surgery and all went well… thank you Jesus! I was very encouraged when the surgeon asked to pray for her before surgery. That’s a big time praise report. \o/\o/\o/ And thank all of you for praying – please continue to do so for zero complications and a full & speedy recovery.

Praise for New Baby

Ray — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:44:35 +0000

We are praising God for the precious little girl He has blessed Sony & Anna Gatanis with this morning. Lexi Sophie Gatanis was their first gift from God. She was born at 4:36 this morning (her due date) weighing 7 1/2 lbs. Please pray for Anna as her body heals and for Lexi as she bonds with her new mommy & daddy. We are all thanking God for this precious gift of life.
Auntie Susan Arnold

Update on Natasha

Ray — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:35:20 +0000

Natasha will be having surgery on Wednesday to remove her gallbladder. Please pray for God's healing as we are asking Him to remove the stones with a supernatural touch. Yet if it be His will to use the surgery, please pray for God's wisdom for the surgeon, no complications, a complete and speedy recovery and God's peace and comfort for Natasha.

Prayer for Keith

Ray — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 02:20:45 +0000

We wanted everyone to know that Keith from our body has begun chemo and is in Manatee Memorial Hospital, room #503 5 Radial South. They are giving him chemo continuously for 5-6 days. If you would like to visit him he would appreciate visitors. Please pray for him as this is very trying on his body. Pray for his doctors and the nurses who are caring for him. Wisdom, gentleness, and concern and God's comfort, peace and strength.
Thank you and God Bless you all,

mike & linda

Healing – Gallstones

Ray — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 04:48:18 +0000

Hey Refuge,
Natasha has what appears to be gallstones. Please pray for God's touch of healing & comfort. Also pray for God's wisdom & will as she consults with a surgeon.

Love you,
Ray

God’s Will for Little Boy

Ray — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:16:34 +0000

From Cindy,
One of my relatives received a call from her niece who lives in another state. She told her aunt that she had gotten a text from her ex's new girlfriend, that said her son (dad has custody of the 2 yr old) was not being taken care of properly. Her aunt went to Highlands county, where the dad said she could keep him for 2 weeks. When she picked him up, the little boy had 2 black eyes and bruises everywhere. She drove straight to All Children's Hospital and had the little boy checked out. They made out a police report, which got DCF involved. They found another aunt of the dad's to take care of the little boy.. My relative is asking that the birth mom come down to Florida and fight for Jonathan, and then give guardianship to my relative.. Please pray that Jonathan will be placed in a safe environment and, if it is God's will, allow my relative here to take him in. Praise God that she dropped everything after she got the call and went to his rescue. Thank you for your prayers and thank our God for taking care of Jonathan.

Hearing the Voice of God (1 Samuel 3:1-21) – Darin

Ken — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:04:02 +0000

Many people say God never speaks to us anymore… But maybe the truth of the matter is, that they can’t see or hear Him, simply because they aren’t really listening for Him. God wants us all to LEARN to hear His voice and to obey His commands. In today’s teaching we are going to point out 7 ways, located in 1 Samuel chapter 3, to help you Hear the Voice of our Lord better.

Pamela’s Mom Passed Away

Ray — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 03:10:14 +0000

It is with great sadness that I announce that Pam Wells' mom has passed away while being tended to at Hospice House- Please pray for Pam and her son, Chad as they go through the grieving process and thank you for responding to the last prayer request.

God Bless You,
Beach

Pamela Wells Mom

Ray — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 03:05:31 +0000

Please place Pamela Wells' mom, Joan, on the prayer list as she is in her final stage of cancer- She has been moved to Hospice in Ellenton for more intimate care- Pam does not feel her mom is a believer so please pray for her salvation and comfort in her final days- Also lift up Pam's son, Chad, as he is confused and will now be faced with losing his grandmother with whom he is very close- Finally, pray for Pam as she needs the strength which only the Lord can provide during this difficult time- Pam also needs Godly wisdom in dealing with Chad- Pam was a part of the Body of Refuge for several years before switching to Sarasota Calvary, which is much closer to her home.

God Bless You,
Beach

Do I really “know” Jesus? (1 John 2:3-6)

Ken — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:27:39 +0000

False teaching about Jesus Christ has & will always be a big concern for the church. That's why 1John is so timeless in its presentation of truth. John gives much needed clarity about Jesus Christ & His message. Writing this letter of truth to assure true followers of Jesus of their eternal salvation.

Jesus as Savior (1 John 2:1-2)

Ken — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:21:03 +0000

The Gift of Grace (Ephesians 2:1-8) – Liza Shedelbower

Ken — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:18:57 +0000

What is this Gift of Grace? Grace is something we can’t fully describe with a million words, yet it can be fully experienced in one name…The Name of JESUS.
I pray that this message would be a start, or a rekindling, of a lifetime of unwrapping this AWESOME gift of God.

God is Light – Pt. 3 (1 John 1:8-10)

Ken — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 19:31:40 +0000

God is Light – Pt. 2 (1 John 1:7)

Ken — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 19:29:30 +0000