Wednesday, August 24th, 2005
- Pray for Pastor Frank and Barb Russo and the church family of Cornerstone Community Baptist Church, North Aurora, IL. The church building was destroyed by fire early Tuesday morning, August 2nd. Some of the insurance issues are still “up in the air,” although it looks as though the coverage will be less than the replacement costs. Any financial gifts can be sent to Old 2nd National Bank, 200 W. John Street, North Aurora, IL 60542, Attention: Rebuild Account. The prayer of the church at this time is for God to continue to help them use this tragedy to evangelize the area. If you want to send a note of encouragement or call…
Frank A. Russo (Barb)
1484 Golden Oaks Pkwy
Aurora, IL 60506
1-630-966-8560
frankarusso@aol.com
- Missionary John Leonard has not been able to continue rehabilitation, because of a persistent fever caused by infection in his body. Last night (August 16th) the doctors think they have located the source of the infection. This has been the first apparent set-back after more than one month of constant advances in John’s recovery. But we rest assured that God is still in control.
Joshua, John’s son who was hospitalized in Brazil, has arrived in Des Moines. He was admitted to the same hospital where his father is for a medical evaluation of his present condition. Please pray for Joshua’s healing and for God’s leading in his life. For current updates on John and Joshua Leonard, please visit www.prayforjohn.com.
- Pray for Carol Longstreth (wife of Pastor Jerry Longstreth, Henry, IL) who is recovering from recent shoulder surgery.
- Pray for Camp Manitoumi. There are some committee meetings this week in conjunction with Men’s Retreat. The Executive Committee meets on September 9th and there is a Husband & Wife Board Retreat scheduled for October 14th & 15th to commemorate the opening of the new Retreat Center (remodeled Staff Building basement).
- Pray for our churches as they kick-off their Fall Ministries in the next few weeks.
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Wednesday, July 27th, 2005
- Missionary John Leonard (BMM, Brazil) continues to make great improvements relating to the gunshot wounds he recently received in Brazil. He, his wife, Bev, and their family are still desirous of our prayers. You can visit the following websites to get the most current information: http://www.prayforjohn.com or http://www.bmm.org/
- Pray for these Pastors and their families as they get settled-into their new homes, communities, churches and ministries:
- John Norris, Riverside Baptist, Decatur, IL
- Larry Lindow, First Baptist Church, Littleton, IL
- Mickey Farlow, Calvary Baptist, Quincy, IL (arriving around the first of August).
- Pray for Camp Manitoumi. This is Sr. High week. Decisions have already been made. David Tebbenkamp is the speaker. Remember the financial needs of the Camp as well.
- Pray for the summer ministries and special outreach events of our Fellowship churches: VBS, Mission Trips
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Tuesday, July 5th, 2005
- Pray for the Pastors and people of our IL-MO Fellowship as well as those from around the world who will be traveling to the GARBC National Conference in Lakeland, FL this next week.
- Pray for Juanita Clark. She is Pastor Ray Clark’s wife. They are serving the Lord at Baptist Bible Church, Decatur, IL as missionary Pastor. On April 26th, Juanita received a kidney transplant.
- Pray for Book Road Baptist Church, Naperville, IL as they transition into their new facility and adjust to the departure of Pastor Wayne Squires. Pray also for Wayne and Helen as they have moved to Michigan.
- Pray for Carolyn Booker as she struggles with health issues. The Bookers will be moving out of their present home because it is too difficult with too many steps for Carolyn to navigate.
- Pray for Camp Manitoumi as the summer camping ministry is underway and there are some financial needs to be met.
- Pray for the summer ministries and special outreach events of our Fellowship churches: VBS, Mission Trips.
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Tuesday, June 7th, 2005
- Pray for Pastor John Norris and wife, Pam, and son, Jonathan, as they have arrived from North Port, FL to assume the position of Senior Pastor at Riverside Baptist Church, Decatur, IL. Pray for God’s blessings on the initial days of their ministry.
- Pray for Juanita Clark. She is Pastor Ray Clark’s wife. They are serving the Lord at Baptist Bible Church, Decatur, IL as missionary Pastor. On April 26th, Juanita received a kidney transplant.
- Pray for Book Road Baptist Church, Naperville, IL as they transition into their new facility and adjust to the departure of Pastor Wayne Squires. Pray also for Wayne and Helen as they have moved to Michigan.
- Pray for Germantown Hills Baptist Church as they continue to formulate a strategic plan for the Northpark Baptist Church property and future ministry.
- Pray for Carolyn Booker as she struggles with health issues. The Bookers will be moving out of their present home because it is too difficult with too many steps for Carolyn to navigate.
- Pray for Camp Manitoumi as the summer camping ministry is underway and there are some financial needs to be met.
- Pray for the summer ministries and special outreach events of our Fellowship churches: VBS, Mission Trips.
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