Sunday, July 05, 2009
7/5/2009, #5, 3rd Quarter 2009
Therefore, having been justified by faith, £we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, (Romans 5:1)
Father, thank you for the peace, grace and mercy that we have found by faith in your son Jesus. [Grace is getting what we don't deserve; mercy is not getting what we do deserve.]
through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. (Romans 5:2)
Jesus, thank you that we know the joy that comes from hope in God.
And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; (Romans 5:3)
Holy Spirit, thank you for this time of tribulation that we are going through in the Episcopal Church: please produce in us the fruit of perseverance.
and perseverance, character; and character, hope. (Romans 5:4)
Father, our character has been bent out of shape by sin; use our perseverance to reshape our character and make us into a people of hope. Father, we have hoped in so many lesser things and people for the Episcopal Church over the past decade, and one by one they have disappointed us. Please help us by your Holy Spirit to place our hope in you where true joys are to be found.
Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. (Romans 5:5)
Jesus, help us cast all our cares on you, for you care for us. Thank you for loving us so much and giving us hope by your Holy Spirit -- hope that will not disappoint.
A word received: Cry out to me for my people. They are wandering -- pray for the shepherds of the flock to lead them back to me. Pray for my people to receive new strength to resist the traps of the evil one. Pray for my people; cry out to me for them.
Sunday: 146, 147; 1 Samuel 14:36-45; Rom. 5:1-11; Matthew 22:1-14
Monday: 1, 2, 3; 1 Samuel 15:1-3,7-23; Acts 9:19b-31; Luke 23:44-56a
Notes from the Front Line
***** Prayer requests from Willowfield parish in Belfast, Northern Ireland:
Date: Sat, 04 Jul 2009
Dear prayer partners
George our son was admitted to hospital at 12 noon today Thursday as he'd been ill since tea time & so was unable to go to Summer Madness [an enormous Christian youth rally held each summer in Ireland] he was dehydrated but thankfully was released at 9pm this evening having made a turnaround; pleases pray that his recovery is complete & give thanks, Jennifer Patterson
We give you thanks Father that George is home from hospital and we pray that you will please continue to touch him with your healing power until he is back to full health and strength.
Albany Intercessor
Father, thank you for the peace, grace and mercy that we have found by faith in your son Jesus. [Grace is getting what we don't deserve; mercy is not getting what we do deserve.]
through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. (Romans 5:2)
Jesus, thank you that we know the joy that comes from hope in God.
And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; (Romans 5:3)
Holy Spirit, thank you for this time of tribulation that we are going through in the Episcopal Church: please produce in us the fruit of perseverance.
and perseverance, character; and character, hope. (Romans 5:4)
Father, our character has been bent out of shape by sin; use our perseverance to reshape our character and make us into a people of hope. Father, we have hoped in so many lesser things and people for the Episcopal Church over the past decade, and one by one they have disappointed us. Please help us by your Holy Spirit to place our hope in you where true joys are to be found.
Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. (Romans 5:5)
Jesus, help us cast all our cares on you, for you care for us. Thank you for loving us so much and giving us hope by your Holy Spirit -- hope that will not disappoint.
A word received: Cry out to me for my people. They are wandering -- pray for the shepherds of the flock to lead them back to me. Pray for my people to receive new strength to resist the traps of the evil one. Pray for my people; cry out to me for them.
Sunday: 146, 147; 1 Samuel 14:36-45; Rom. 5:1-11; Matthew 22:1-14
Monday: 1, 2, 3; 1 Samuel 15:1-3,7-23; Acts 9:19b-31; Luke 23:44-56a
Notes from the Front Line
***** Prayer requests from Willowfield parish in Belfast, Northern Ireland:
Date: Sat, 04 Jul 2009
Dear prayer partners
George our son was admitted to hospital at 12 noon today Thursday as he'd been ill since tea time & so was unable to go to Summer Madness [an enormous Christian youth rally held each summer in Ireland] he was dehydrated but thankfully was released at 9pm this evening having made a turnaround; pleases pray that his recovery is complete & give thanks, Jennifer Patterson
We give you thanks Father that George is home from hospital and we pray that you will please continue to touch him with your healing power until he is back to full health and strength.
Albany Intercessor
Saturday, July 04, 2009
Prayer Table reports and Youth Mission Trip to Ireland
Christ Church Schenectady Prayer Table report July 4, 9:15-10:30AM Torre Bissell and Don Foust
+--indicates received wooden cross made by Dennis Adams of North Carolina.
+Hector -- for direction.
+Joseph--"thanks for guiding me, for my wife, my children, my friends"
+Cornealius--young man, for serenity and the peace of God
+Earl--young man, stopped while riding his bicycle--"I am always in need of prayer"--described himself as a "prodigal son"--looking for direction in his life--looking for a Church
+"Lieutenant" Williams--teen-age young man, member of the Police Explorers, crossed the street, had a grass trimmer over his shoulder-- on his way to help his family. Prayed for protection and the ability to discern.
+Tamara--10-year old girl. Prayed for her family. When she walked back by the table, she had a big smile and showed us the new cross she was wearing.
Marlene--repeat visitor. Prayed for protection for her. Also prayed for her friend (Sarah Moore), recently charged with arson and murder in the death of a 10-year old girl.
Lydia --(regular)--prayed for protection and her 4 children back in Guyana.
+Roberto--prayed for return to health and freedom from alcohol.
Man walking by--"you already prayed for me"
Friend of Roberto--"No thanks brother, I am a Muslim".
+Samita (mother) and Alvin (2 year old son) -- very shy little boy. Prayed for blessings on this family.
+Everett-- young man, prayed for family and friends.
Young man on other side of street-- protection
Young father with child in stroller (in a hurry) -- Prayed for this family
John--you prayed for me last week
+Tony--Prayed for family. Found out he had emigrated from Liberia--immediately connected with Torre (who had been a missionary in Liberia for 10 years). Tony's wife is also from Liberia. Came to the US 6 years ago--lived through Civil War in Liberia--prayed for peace of mind in regard to past memories.
+Teshwan--teen-age young man wearing a NY Jets football jersey--prayed for him to pass his class so he can play on the football team
PRAYER TABLE REPORT (Sat., July 4, 2009; 10:30 - 11:30 – David Carlson)
[+ --indicates received one of the wooden crosses from Dennis Adams of North Carolina.]
Man walking by – I asked if I could pray for him, he replied, “you can if you want” but did not stop; prayed for him as he continued to walk by
+ Harold – I waved to a motorist driving by; he made a U-turn and drove into our parking lot; he got out and asked what I was doing; when I asked if he had anything I could pray for – his response was, “I have so many issues – too many to mention” – he recently moved here from Utica; I prayed that the Lord would bless and protect him and help him to get re-established and that Harold would know how much God loves Him
Eric – man who parked in our lot, on his way to the 7th Day Adventist Church on Swan St.
+ Sonny – man who I recognized as a worker at the Dutch Manor who has been very good to one of our parishioners who lives there (Lillian); he needs an apartment and is staying with a friend in one of the houses across the street from the church; he saw the prayer table sign and crossed the street to get prayer to “get back on my feet”
Les – man who has stopped for prayer many times; he sat down and asked for prayer, but had no specific prayer request; I prayed for provision, protection, and deliverance from any bondage or addictions; he left with a smile on his face; I said, “God bless you!” – his response was, “He always does…I have faith in Him”
++ woman walking by with 2 small boys, talking on her cell phone; she did not want prayer, but she did let me give crosses to the boys
+ Lall – man who hesitated when I offered to pray for him but then said, “why not?”; he said “today is my birthday – the big 5-0” – I told him I’m not far behind (just a few months younger) and prayed that this new year will be his best year ever – he also asked prayer to remain healthy
+ Kayla -- young woman with her 14-month old son (Nasir) in a stroller -- has stopped many times for prayer – prayed for her brother Josh who is in jail
David Carlson
Subject: Grace and Holy Innocents Prayer Table - July 4,2009
Olive – Much of her life is in flux and confusion. Asked prayer for guidance and protection.
Gilbert – For the blessing of the Holy Spirit
Daryl (Truth) – Prayer for his daughter, Violet, home from hospital having suffered a miscarriage at 5 months. She is, Understandably, depressed and angry.
Judy – She has an addiction to alcohol, which maybe the cause of the extreme swelling in her legs and feet which are now bandaged. When she comes to soup kitchen, she has always sat with the same group. When I asked after her, they said they knew her but were “not her friends.” Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and free us from hardness of heart and smug self righteousness.
Subject: Prayer table Christ Church Coxsackier 7/4
Hope Plaza 11:30- 12:30 The day is bright with the glory of God. Minister Julia Moore and Dina McGibbon
Chaplain for volunteer Firemen stopped by for prayer of thanksgiving. Thanked God for all the work he does for the fire men. He shared a wonderful story of God using someone's unkindness to stimulate a community to care for a family in need. We offered prayer for health for his parents. He took a cross.
Passer by refused prayer wished him well and a blessing.
Prayed with middle aged man for health and healing for his mother. He took a cross asked God's blessing upon the cross for him as a reminder of Jesus's love for him.
Prayed for an expectant mother due in 4 months after waiting 11 years for a child. Gave thanks for this new life created by God as a response of love of and for the parents and family. Prayed for continued health of the mother and baby and safe delivery. Prayed for health in the family (who have come up before) with numerous illnesses.
Offered prayer to passerby told us she was on way to hospital. Prayed for her safety and for God to work in whatever was going on at the time.
Prayed with thanksgiving for the community garden with the organizer. Asked God's blessing upon the cross for her as a reminder of Christ's love for her that He died on the cross for her.
Prayed for older women (son stopped by earlier asking for health for her) we joined her in prayer for her family in special her grandson. Prayed for God to work in their lives and to work in her grandson in all the things known to God.
Middle aged women who has been to the table before- just starting chemo and radiation for cancer. Prayed for God's healing hand and against the spirit of cancer . Prayed that medicine and prayer will work together for good and against the side effects of therapy.
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Date: Sat, 04 Jul 2009
Subject: Fwd: Day 2 and 3 Mission trip
Dear all,
Day 2 + 3: We are sorry that we haven't wrote, but we have been busy. Yesterday, July 3, we went to The Giants Causeway, Dunluce Castle, and then Carrickfergus. We left at 9am and traveled all the way up about 2 hours to the north coast of Northern Ireland. First, going to Dunluce Castle. We explored the medieval ruins of a very historic castle. After, we took a short trip to The Giants Causeway. We ate lunch there and explore the ageless rocks. Next we took a 2 hour trip back to inner Northern Ireland to go to Carrickfergus. Again, exploring the castle and all its glory. We got back around 530 and packed to go to Summer Madness. We got to summer madness (SM) right as the worship service started. 3000 kids, youth leaders, and guests here all worship God. AWESOME !!
July 4th: HAPPY 4th of JULY, today we got up at 8 to have breakfast. After that we went to morning worship. We jammed out with the worship band and then listen to our speaker Andy. After that we broke up to attend different seminars, events, and worship. At about 4pm, Bishop Harold Miller, treated the entire camp to a BBQ. THANKS BISH. After, we again broke up for more SM events. Then we had evening worship, and listen to the speaker , Jason. Now, were getting ready to go to bed. Thanks for all the continued prayers and support. Happy 4th of July to all.
IHS
Rob Drumm
+--indicates received wooden cross made by Dennis Adams of North Carolina.
+Hector -- for direction.
+Joseph--"thanks for guiding me, for my wife, my children, my friends"
+Cornealius--young man, for serenity and the peace of God
+Earl--young man, stopped while riding his bicycle--"I am always in need of prayer"--described himself as a "prodigal son"--looking for direction in his life--looking for a Church
+"Lieutenant" Williams--teen-age young man, member of the Police Explorers, crossed the street, had a grass trimmer over his shoulder-- on his way to help his family. Prayed for protection and the ability to discern.
+Tamara--10-year old girl. Prayed for her family. When she walked back by the table, she had a big smile and showed us the new cross she was wearing.
Marlene--repeat visitor. Prayed for protection for her. Also prayed for her friend (Sarah Moore), recently charged with arson and murder in the death of a 10-year old girl.
Lydia --(regular)--prayed for protection and her 4 children back in Guyana.
+Roberto--prayed for return to health and freedom from alcohol.
Man walking by--"you already prayed for me"
Friend of Roberto--"No thanks brother, I am a Muslim".
+Samita (mother) and Alvin (2 year old son) -- very shy little boy. Prayed for blessings on this family.
+Everett-- young man, prayed for family and friends.
Young man on other side of street-- protection
Young father with child in stroller (in a hurry) -- Prayed for this family
John--you prayed for me last week
+Tony--Prayed for family. Found out he had emigrated from Liberia--immediately connected with Torre (who had been a missionary in Liberia for 10 years). Tony's wife is also from Liberia. Came to the US 6 years ago--lived through Civil War in Liberia--prayed for peace of mind in regard to past memories.
+Teshwan--teen-age young man wearing a NY Jets football jersey--prayed for him to pass his class so he can play on the football team
PRAYER TABLE REPORT (Sat., July 4, 2009; 10:30 - 11:30 – David Carlson)
[+ --indicates received one of the wooden crosses from Dennis Adams of North Carolina.]
Man walking by – I asked if I could pray for him, he replied, “you can if you want” but did not stop; prayed for him as he continued to walk by
+ Harold – I waved to a motorist driving by; he made a U-turn and drove into our parking lot; he got out and asked what I was doing; when I asked if he had anything I could pray for – his response was, “I have so many issues – too many to mention” – he recently moved here from Utica; I prayed that the Lord would bless and protect him and help him to get re-established and that Harold would know how much God loves Him
Eric – man who parked in our lot, on his way to the 7th Day Adventist Church on Swan St.
+ Sonny – man who I recognized as a worker at the Dutch Manor who has been very good to one of our parishioners who lives there (Lillian); he needs an apartment and is staying with a friend in one of the houses across the street from the church; he saw the prayer table sign and crossed the street to get prayer to “get back on my feet”
Les – man who has stopped for prayer many times; he sat down and asked for prayer, but had no specific prayer request; I prayed for provision, protection, and deliverance from any bondage or addictions; he left with a smile on his face; I said, “God bless you!” – his response was, “He always does…I have faith in Him”
++ woman walking by with 2 small boys, talking on her cell phone; she did not want prayer, but she did let me give crosses to the boys
+ Lall – man who hesitated when I offered to pray for him but then said, “why not?”; he said “today is my birthday – the big 5-0” – I told him I’m not far behind (just a few months younger) and prayed that this new year will be his best year ever – he also asked prayer to remain healthy
+ Kayla -- young woman with her 14-month old son (Nasir) in a stroller -- has stopped many times for prayer – prayed for her brother Josh who is in jail
David Carlson
Subject: Grace and Holy Innocents Prayer Table - July 4,2009
Olive – Much of her life is in flux and confusion. Asked prayer for guidance and protection.
Gilbert – For the blessing of the Holy Spirit
Daryl (Truth) – Prayer for his daughter, Violet, home from hospital having suffered a miscarriage at 5 months. She is, Understandably, depressed and angry.
Judy – She has an addiction to alcohol, which maybe the cause of the extreme swelling in her legs and feet which are now bandaged. When she comes to soup kitchen, she has always sat with the same group. When I asked after her, they said they knew her but were “not her friends.” Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and free us from hardness of heart and smug self righteousness.
Subject: Prayer table Christ Church Coxsackier 7/4
Hope Plaza 11:30- 12:30 The day is bright with the glory of God. Minister Julia Moore and Dina McGibbon
Chaplain for volunteer Firemen stopped by for prayer of thanksgiving. Thanked God for all the work he does for the fire men. He shared a wonderful story of God using someone's unkindness to stimulate a community to care for a family in need. We offered prayer for health for his parents. He took a cross.
Passer by refused prayer wished him well and a blessing.
Prayed with middle aged man for health and healing for his mother. He took a cross asked God's blessing upon the cross for him as a reminder of Jesus's love for him.
Prayed for an expectant mother due in 4 months after waiting 11 years for a child. Gave thanks for this new life created by God as a response of love of and for the parents and family. Prayed for continued health of the mother and baby and safe delivery. Prayed for health in the family (who have come up before) with numerous illnesses.
Offered prayer to passerby told us she was on way to hospital. Prayed for her safety and for God to work in whatever was going on at the time.
Prayed with thanksgiving for the community garden with the organizer. Asked God's blessing upon the cross for her as a reminder of Christ's love for her that He died on the cross for her.
Prayed for older women (son stopped by earlier asking for health for her) we joined her in prayer for her family in special her grandson. Prayed for God to work in their lives and to work in her grandson in all the things known to God.
Middle aged women who has been to the table before- just starting chemo and radiation for cancer. Prayed for God's healing hand and against the spirit of cancer . Prayed that medicine and prayer will work together for good and against the side effects of therapy.
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Date: Sat, 04 Jul 2009
Subject: Fwd: Day 2 and 3 Mission trip
Dear all,
Day 2 + 3: We are sorry that we haven't wrote, but we have been busy. Yesterday, July 3, we went to The Giants Causeway, Dunluce Castle, and then Carrickfergus. We left at 9am and traveled all the way up about 2 hours to the north coast of Northern Ireland. First, going to Dunluce Castle. We explored the medieval ruins of a very historic castle. After, we took a short trip to The Giants Causeway. We ate lunch there and explore the ageless rocks. Next we took a 2 hour trip back to inner Northern Ireland to go to Carrickfergus. Again, exploring the castle and all its glory. We got back around 530 and packed to go to Summer Madness. We got to summer madness (SM) right as the worship service started. 3000 kids, youth leaders, and guests here all worship God. AWESOME !!
July 4th: HAPPY 4th of JULY, today we got up at 8 to have breakfast. After that we went to morning worship. We jammed out with the worship band and then listen to our speaker Andy. After that we broke up to attend different seminars, events, and worship. At about 4pm, Bishop Harold Miller, treated the entire camp to a BBQ. THANKS BISH. After, we again broke up for more SM events. Then we had evening worship, and listen to the speaker , Jason. Now, were getting ready to go to bed. Thanks for all the continued prayers and support. Happy 4th of July to all.
IHS
Rob Drumm
Prayer Mail 30 June 09 from the Mudges
Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009
From: Shaw Mudge
Subject: Prayer Mail 30 June 09
Dear Friends in Christ,
Peace be with you, and thank you for praying for us.
Primary thanksgivings:
1. Language learning. Today we had a different language teacher. She thought Julie and I were in great shape considering the amount of time we have been in Peru. We had to explain that we did not start in the Advanced level two months ago, rather, that we started lower down the language learning levels at the Intermediate level. I am guessing that we are doing better than most would at this stage.
2. Adjustments to country. I think we are doing just fine. Moments of anxiety, moments of peace. That is the chaos stage for you. It is a lot like commuting.
3. Skype is rather handy for talking with family and friends.
Prayers:
1. The next three weeks in the Life of the Spirit seminar. We will have a more pronounced leadership role over the next few weeks than in the past few weeks (and20we are teaching in Spanish). In addition, I have been asked by Bp. Godfrey to lead the Holy Eucharist (in Spanish), this Thursday.
As someone mentioned to us this past week, that perhaps a swimming analogy applies to us: it seems that we are being thrown into a pool, and that is how we learn to swim. (I seem to remember that when someone is thrown into such a pool, the first few strokes may not be pretty.) Pray that we would learn how to swim, and quickly (metaphorically speaking).
2a. Continuing improvement in Spanish after Julie and my course ends in a few weeks.
2b. Lydia has a bit farther to go at the language school than we do, and other homeschooling courses resume shortly for her. Please pray for Lydia in this time of transition.
2c. We would like your prayers for putting together a program of language study after language school, and we ask your prayers that our speaking ability and comprehension will improve. Apparently, we are entering deeper waters in language learning, where the best thing to do is practice, practice, practice. We would like appropriate and sufficient opportunities (not too few, not too many, just right).
3. Daily finances, and stewardship of time and resources.
4. Getting through the chaos-stage of adjustments in Peru.
5. The residential visa process, that is just beginning. We are trying to transition from tourist visa category to residential (longer term) visa category.
6. Continued prayers for our family members, particularly for Ruth and Hannah.
7. Course preparation during August and September for what we will be teaching in October.
8. Continuing good relationships with our landlady and people in our apartment building.
9. Participation in the life of the Diocese. Julie has been asked to put together and Chair a committee that coordinates matters pertaining to the people in the ordination process of the Diocese, for Bishop Godfrey.
God bless you. I remember you daily in my prayers.
In Christ, Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia.
From: Shaw Mudge
Subject: Prayer Mail 30 June 09
Dear Friends in Christ,
Peace be with you, and thank you for praying for us.
Primary thanksgivings:
1. Language learning. Today we had a different language teacher. She thought Julie and I were in great shape considering the amount of time we have been in Peru. We had to explain that we did not start in the Advanced level two months ago, rather, that we started lower down the language learning levels at the Intermediate level. I am guessing that we are doing better than most would at this stage.
2. Adjustments to country. I think we are doing just fine. Moments of anxiety, moments of peace. That is the chaos stage for you. It is a lot like commuting.
3. Skype is rather handy for talking with family and friends.
Prayers:
1. The next three weeks in the Life of the Spirit seminar. We will have a more pronounced leadership role over the next few weeks than in the past few weeks (and20we are teaching in Spanish). In addition, I have been asked by Bp. Godfrey to lead the Holy Eucharist (in Spanish), this Thursday.
As someone mentioned to us this past week, that perhaps a swimming analogy applies to us: it seems that we are being thrown into a pool, and that is how we learn to swim. (I seem to remember that when someone is thrown into such a pool, the first few strokes may not be pretty.) Pray that we would learn how to swim, and quickly (metaphorically speaking).
2a. Continuing improvement in Spanish after Julie and my course ends in a few weeks.
2b. Lydia has a bit farther to go at the language school than we do, and other homeschooling courses resume shortly for her. Please pray for Lydia in this time of transition.
2c. We would like your prayers for putting together a program of language study after language school, and we ask your prayers that our speaking ability and comprehension will improve. Apparently, we are entering deeper waters in language learning, where the best thing to do is practice, practice, practice. We would like appropriate and sufficient opportunities (not too few, not too many, just right).
3. Daily finances, and stewardship of time and resources.
4. Getting through the chaos-stage of adjustments in Peru.
5. The residential visa process, that is just beginning. We are trying to transition from tourist visa category to residential (longer term) visa category.
6. Continued prayers for our family members, particularly for Ruth and Hannah.
7. Course preparation during August and September for what we will be teaching in October.
8. Continuing good relationships with our landlady and people in our apartment building.
9. Participation in the life of the Diocese. Julie has been asked to put together and Chair a committee that coordinates matters pertaining to the people in the ordination process of the Diocese, for Bishop Godfrey.
God bless you. I remember you daily in my prayers.
In Christ, Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia.
7/4/2009, #4, 3rd Quarter 2009
Then one of the criminals who were hanged blasphemed him, saying, "If you are the Christ, save yourself and us." (Luke 23:39)
Jesus, you are the Christ and we trust you to save us.
But the other, answering, rebuked him, saying, "Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation? (Luke 23:40)
Holy Spirit, please help us recognize the depth of our sin and that it is only by the grace and mercy that comes from Jesus death on the cross and his resurrection that we escape our just condemnation.
And we indeed justly, for we receive the due reward of our deeds; but this man has done nothing wrong." (Luke 23:41)
Father, bring a saving knowledge of Jesus to those who claim he was a sinner like us. Thank you that he was the spotless lamb who bore our sins for us on the cross. Thank you for sending him to live and die for us and for his willingness to do that.
Then he said to Jesus, "Lord, remember me when you come into your kingdom." (Luke 23:42)
Jesus, remember me now and at the hour of my death.
And Jesus said to him, "Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise." (Luke 23:43)
Jesus, thank you for your words of comfort in our hour of need.
For Independence Day: "If my people who are called by my name will 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)
Holy Spirit, help us to humble ourselves, pray, and seek God's face and turn from our wicked ways.
For the General Convention of the Episcopal Church: "O our God, will you not judge them? For we have no power against this great multitude that is coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are upon you." (2 Chronicles 20:12)
Jesus, guide your faithful deputies to the General Convention; help them keep their eyes upon you.
A word received: You need to be faithful by training people to be my disciples.
A word received: You are in my care.
Lord, we look to you; help us to be steady in you.
Saturday: 137:1-6(7-9), 144; 1 Samuel 14:16-30; Acts 9:10-19a; Luke 23:32-43
Sunday: 146, 147; 1 Samuel 14:36-45; Rom. 5:1-11; Matthew 22:1-14
Notes from the Front Line
***** From the Diocesan Update
This coming Monday, July 6th, the eight members of the Diocese of Albany Deputation and I will be traveling to Anaheim, California, for the 176th General Convention of The Episcopal Church. Our diocesan deputation includes: The Rev. Scott Garno, The Rev. Ellen Neufeld, The Rev. Canon Robert Haskell, The Very Rev. John Scott III, David Beaulac, Deborah Fish, Beth Strickland, and Sue Ellen Ruetsch. I ask you and every member of the Diocese to please keep each of us and all those attending General Convention in your prayers. As we all know, The Episcopal Church and the wider Anglican Communion are deeply divided. There are several proposed resolutions coming before General Convention, that have the potential, if passed, of bringing even greater division and destruction, both within The Episcopal Church and the wider Anglican Communion. Please join me in prayer and fasting, asking the Lord through the power and presence of the Holy Spirit to touch and transform the hearts and minds of each member of the House of Deputies and the House of Bishops, cleansing and purifying us of anything that is not of God, that we might hear His voice clearly as we attempt to discern His will, and then act in obedience to His will and always to His honor and glory in all that is said and done at General Convention. The members of the Albany Deputation and I will be returning to Albany on Saturday, July 18th. Thank you again for your prayers. God Bless You!
Faithfully Yours in Christ,
+Bill
***** Pray daily for Bishop Bill Love and our deputies to the General Convention of the Episcopal Church:
Canon Bob Haskell
Rev. John Scott
Rev. Scott Garno
Rev. Ellen Neufeld
Sue Ellen Ruetsch
Beth Strickland
David Beaulac
Debbie Fish
Pray for our deputies, Bishop Bill Love, and others to speak to the truth of the gospel and the faithfulness of Christ.
***** Date: Fri, 03 Jul 2009
From: Tracy Parke and Rob Drumm
Subject: day 1 mission trip
Greetings All from brilliant Belfast.
Thanks you all for being a part of this mission with us.
Day 1: We left St. George's, Clifton Park at 3pm July 1st headed to Newark International ? on the way we encountered a downpour of rain, but arrived safely at the airport. Our plane was on time and we actually touched down in Belfast without much turbulence and ahead of schedule. Once here and cleared immigration, we were greeted by Andrew Brannigan AKA Brandy the Director of Down and Dromore, and Rachel Simpson holding up an American Flag for us. J Yeahhhh!!!. Such warm greetings from them.
After getting everything sorted out we took a motorcade to our home for the night; The Church of Ireland Queens University Student Center. A very warm welcome was given by Flo, the Front desk woman.
Bishop Harold Miller “the Bish”(as few Irish team members refer to him as) treated all of us out to a scrumptious supper at “Benedicts”. We sat appropriately in the “Vestry”. Great meal with stellar company . Many of us tried “sweets” we had never heard of before like sticky pudding and bananaafee. Super Yummy! Also had a pot of tea .. . .
Very tired tonight. Tomorrow (July 3rd) we’re getting up @ 730am and heading out to the North Coast to Giants Causeway and to a real Irish castle. I wish I could remember the name of it, but alas it escapes me. Will fill you in tomorrow. We’ll be moving over to our campsites tomorrow at 5:30?it’s been very rainy here, but it looks like we could get lucky with sun on Saturday?.prayers for goood weather J
Thank you for continuing to keep us in your prayers.
Ireland is beautiful and we all feel so blessed to be a part of this.
Below is a list of all team members and their home parish.
Again thank you! Jesus Rocks!
IHS, Tracy Parke and Rob Drumm
***** Date: Thu, 02 Jul 2009
From: Stephen Bugler
Subject: He gives and takes away... major praise and prayer report
Hello everyone,
It is with much joy and much sadness [at the same time] that I write to you today.
first of all, the good news...
In January 2010, Kim and I will hopefully be very happy and proud parents of a beautiful baby that God has blessed us with! We are overjoyed and thankful to God for answering this prayer! Thanks to many of you for praying for us! So we are trying our best to make arrangements to welcome the newest addition to the bugler family when the time comes.
The bad news...
Many of you know my dad [The Rev. David R. Bugler] has been very sick in his battle with colon cancer over the past year. We just learned last week that he was given 2 weeks to 6 months to live. Also as some of you know my dad has been receiving dialysis treatments 5-6 days a week for several years now. Without these treatments he would slow down incredibly, fall into a deep sleep, eventually a coma, and then finally die all within the course of a week to 3 weeks. Dad has chosen this option instead of fighting the cancer any longer and before it gets terribly painful, he would like to simply end his dialysis treatments and drift off to his final rest.
I just got off the phone with my dad who tells me that he will probably go off dialysis very soon - within the next few days - maybe even today.
As you can see there is much to celebrate and much to grieve all at the same time.
Please keep us in prayer for strength and endurance and guidance!
Thank you in advance for your prayer and support! We truly appreciate it!
-s
Date: Fri, 03 Jul 2009
From: Stephen Bugler
Subject: news about my dad
Hey Torre and Jean,
He has taken himself off dialysis and will be soon with the Lord. Please add him to your prayer list and feel free to have all the intercessors praying across the diocese as well if you feel it is appropriate. I covet your prayers. Thank you. btw: I am praying for Liz too.
Sincerely,
-s
Albany Intercessor
Jesus, you are the Christ and we trust you to save us.
But the other, answering, rebuked him, saying, "Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation? (Luke 23:40)
Holy Spirit, please help us recognize the depth of our sin and that it is only by the grace and mercy that comes from Jesus death on the cross and his resurrection that we escape our just condemnation.
And we indeed justly, for we receive the due reward of our deeds; but this man has done nothing wrong." (Luke 23:41)
Father, bring a saving knowledge of Jesus to those who claim he was a sinner like us. Thank you that he was the spotless lamb who bore our sins for us on the cross. Thank you for sending him to live and die for us and for his willingness to do that.
Then he said to Jesus, "Lord, remember me when you come into your kingdom." (Luke 23:42)
Jesus, remember me now and at the hour of my death.
And Jesus said to him, "Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise." (Luke 23:43)
Jesus, thank you for your words of comfort in our hour of need.
For Independence Day: "If my people who are called by my name will 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)
Holy Spirit, help us to humble ourselves, pray, and seek God's face and turn from our wicked ways.
For the General Convention of the Episcopal Church: "O our God, will you not judge them? For we have no power against this great multitude that is coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are upon you." (2 Chronicles 20:12)
Jesus, guide your faithful deputies to the General Convention; help them keep their eyes upon you.
A word received: You need to be faithful by training people to be my disciples.
A word received: You are in my care.
Lord, we look to you; help us to be steady in you.
Saturday: 137:1-6(7-9), 144; 1 Samuel 14:16-30; Acts 9:10-19a; Luke 23:32-43
Sunday: 146, 147; 1 Samuel 14:36-45; Rom. 5:1-11; Matthew 22:1-14
Notes from the Front Line
***** From the Diocesan Update
This coming Monday, July 6th, the eight members of the Diocese of Albany Deputation and I will be traveling to Anaheim, California, for the 176th General Convention of The Episcopal Church. Our diocesan deputation includes: The Rev. Scott Garno, The Rev. Ellen Neufeld, The Rev. Canon Robert Haskell, The Very Rev. John Scott III, David Beaulac, Deborah Fish, Beth Strickland, and Sue Ellen Ruetsch. I ask you and every member of the Diocese to please keep each of us and all those attending General Convention in your prayers. As we all know, The Episcopal Church and the wider Anglican Communion are deeply divided. There are several proposed resolutions coming before General Convention, that have the potential, if passed, of bringing even greater division and destruction, both within The Episcopal Church and the wider Anglican Communion. Please join me in prayer and fasting, asking the Lord through the power and presence of the Holy Spirit to touch and transform the hearts and minds of each member of the House of Deputies and the House of Bishops, cleansing and purifying us of anything that is not of God, that we might hear His voice clearly as we attempt to discern His will, and then act in obedience to His will and always to His honor and glory in all that is said and done at General Convention. The members of the Albany Deputation and I will be returning to Albany on Saturday, July 18th. Thank you again for your prayers. God Bless You!
Faithfully Yours in Christ,
+Bill
***** Pray daily for Bishop Bill Love and our deputies to the General Convention of the Episcopal Church:
Canon Bob Haskell
Rev. John Scott
Rev. Scott Garno
Rev. Ellen Neufeld
Sue Ellen Ruetsch
Beth Strickland
David Beaulac
Debbie Fish
Pray for our deputies, Bishop Bill Love, and others to speak to the truth of the gospel and the faithfulness of Christ.
***** Date: Fri, 03 Jul 2009
From: Tracy Parke and Rob Drumm
Subject: day 1 mission trip
Greetings All from brilliant Belfast.
Thanks you all for being a part of this mission with us.
Day 1: We left St. George's, Clifton Park at 3pm July 1st headed to Newark International ? on the way we encountered a downpour of rain, but arrived safely at the airport. Our plane was on time and we actually touched down in Belfast without much turbulence and ahead of schedule. Once here and cleared immigration, we were greeted by Andrew Brannigan AKA Brandy the Director of Down and Dromore, and Rachel Simpson holding up an American Flag for us. J Yeahhhh!!!. Such warm greetings from them.
After getting everything sorted out we took a motorcade to our home for the night; The Church of Ireland Queens University Student Center. A very warm welcome was given by Flo, the Front desk woman.
Bishop Harold Miller “the Bish”(as few Irish team members refer to him as) treated all of us out to a scrumptious supper at “Benedicts”. We sat appropriately in the “Vestry”. Great meal with stellar company . Many of us tried “sweets” we had never heard of before like sticky pudding and bananaafee. Super Yummy! Also had a pot of tea .. . .
Very tired tonight. Tomorrow (July 3rd) we’re getting up @ 730am and heading out to the North Coast to Giants Causeway and to a real Irish castle. I wish I could remember the name of it, but alas it escapes me. Will fill you in tomorrow. We’ll be moving over to our campsites tomorrow at 5:30?it’s been very rainy here, but it looks like we could get lucky with sun on Saturday?.prayers for goood weather J
Thank you for continuing to keep us in your prayers.
Ireland is beautiful and we all feel so blessed to be a part of this.
Below is a list of all team members and their home parish.
Again thank you! Jesus Rocks!
IHS, Tracy Parke and Rob Drumm
***** Date: Thu, 02 Jul 2009
From: Stephen Bugler
Subject: He gives and takes away... major praise and prayer report
Hello everyone,
It is with much joy and much sadness [at the same time] that I write to you today.
first of all, the good news...
In January 2010, Kim and I will hopefully be very happy and proud parents of a beautiful baby that God has blessed us with! We are overjoyed and thankful to God for answering this prayer! Thanks to many of you for praying for us! So we are trying our best to make arrangements to welcome the newest addition to the bugler family when the time comes.
The bad news...
Many of you know my dad [The Rev. David R. Bugler] has been very sick in his battle with colon cancer over the past year. We just learned last week that he was given 2 weeks to 6 months to live. Also as some of you know my dad has been receiving dialysis treatments 5-6 days a week for several years now. Without these treatments he would slow down incredibly, fall into a deep sleep, eventually a coma, and then finally die all within the course of a week to 3 weeks. Dad has chosen this option instead of fighting the cancer any longer and before it gets terribly painful, he would like to simply end his dialysis treatments and drift off to his final rest.
I just got off the phone with my dad who tells me that he will probably go off dialysis very soon - within the next few days - maybe even today.
As you can see there is much to celebrate and much to grieve all at the same time.
Please keep us in prayer for strength and endurance and guidance!
Thank you in advance for your prayer and support! We truly appreciate it!
-s
Date: Fri, 03 Jul 2009
From: Stephen Bugler
Subject: news about my dad
Hey Torre and Jean,
He has taken himself off dialysis and will be soon with the Lord. Please add him to your prayer list and feel free to have all the intercessors praying across the diocese as well if you feel it is appropriate. I covet your prayers. Thank you. btw: I am praying for Liz too.
Sincerely,
-s
Albany Intercessor
Friday, July 03, 2009
7/3/2009, #3, 3rd Quarter 2009
Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. (Acts 9:1-2)
Lord, there are those in leadership in the Episcopal Church today who seek to persecute your faithful disciples; have mercy on us.
As he journeyed he came near Damascus, and suddenly a light shone around him from heaven. (Acts 9:3)
Jesus, thank you for being the light to bring us through this time of darkness in the church and in the nation.
Then he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, "Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?" (Acts 9:4)
Jesus, please speak to the hearts of those who are persecuting your people.
And he said, "Who are you, Lord?" Then the Lord said, "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. It is hard for you to kick against the goads." (Acts 9:5)
Holy Spirit, please help the leaders of the Episcopal Church respond as Saul did and seek to know who is speaking to their hearts. Speak to the hearts of all those going to the General Convention of the Episcopal Church.
So he, trembling and astonished, said, "Lord, what do you want me to do?" Then the Lord said to him, "Arise and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do." (Acts 9:6)
Father, lead us all by the hand and bring us to the heavenly city where our hearts will be forever changed.
And the men who journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice but seeing no one. (Acts 9:7)
Jesus, move in the hearts of all those who are witnesses to your deeds.
Then Saul arose from the ground, and when his eyes were opened he saw no one. But they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus. (Acts 9:8 )
Father, lead the spiritually blind by the hand and bring them to the place you have prepared for them.
And he was three days without sight, and neither ate nor drank. (Acts 9:9)
Holy Spirit, please help those who are spiritually blind to wait on you, to tarry and wait for Jesus to move in their hearts. Thank you.
A word received: You are in my care; look to me for help and I will bless you. Look to me in the storm. Look to me for my care. Look to me and I will bless you.
Lord, we look to you; help us to be steady in you.
Friday: 140, 142; 1 Samuel 13:19-14:15; Acts 9:1-9; Luke 23:26-31
Saturday: 137:1-6(7-9), 144; 1 Samuel 14:16-30; Acts 9:10-19a; Luke 23:32-43
Notes from the Front Line
***** Our daughter-in-law Liz Bissell had a mastectomy yesterday at 7:30 AM in NYC. Some lymph node involvement was discovered.
***** Date: Fri, 03 Jul 2009
From: Bill and Sally Ireland [in Willowfield Parish in Belfast, Northern Ireland]
Subject: Prayer Exchange
Dear Torre and Jean, we were speaking to our minister David,who is just back from sabbatical, we asked if it was possible to exchange prayers and intercessions with those from Albany, which he thought was an excellent idea. We have been praying daily for Liz and all those others you have mentioned in your e-mails. If, you are in agreement we will forward the e-mails from our prayer chain to be included with yours and between us, even though 1,000's of miles separate us, we can make the world a smaller place for the Glory of God.
p.s. We are hoping to see the Albany 'Teen Mission Team' some time during this weekend. We pray and hope you both are keeping well, please give our love to Steve if you see him soon.
Love and all God's blessings Sally & Bill xxx
***** Date: Thu, 02 Jul 2009
From: Nigel W D Mumford
Subject: Ministry updates
Dear friends,
Two ministry updates:
1) Today I had an email from an Army Chaplain who had read an article I wrote for The Healing Line (CHM MacNutt) on the Welcome Home Initiative (WHI). He is very interested in the program. The email was from Afghanistan!
2) Last week I was with CHM-New England and spoke for the MacNutts on the Welcome Home initiative. The talk was recorded on DVD. An attendee of the conference bought the DVD and showed it to her brother, a Vietnam vet. He is the owner of a truck stop on Rt 9 exit 16 a New York State highway. He is showing the DVD on the TV to the truckers... many of whom are Vietnam vets. I am amazed at what God is doing... please do not limit God.... think bigger, pray bigger people....
Happy 4th of July to you all... by the way I was baptized on the 4th of July 1954 in Kent England. Funny how God works egh?
Much love to you all in Jesus name...
Have a God day, God bless you, Fr. Nigel+
Albany Intercessor
Lord, there are those in leadership in the Episcopal Church today who seek to persecute your faithful disciples; have mercy on us.
As he journeyed he came near Damascus, and suddenly a light shone around him from heaven. (Acts 9:3)
Jesus, thank you for being the light to bring us through this time of darkness in the church and in the nation.
Then he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, "Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?" (Acts 9:4)
Jesus, please speak to the hearts of those who are persecuting your people.
And he said, "Who are you, Lord?" Then the Lord said, "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. It is hard for you to kick against the goads." (Acts 9:5)
Holy Spirit, please help the leaders of the Episcopal Church respond as Saul did and seek to know who is speaking to their hearts. Speak to the hearts of all those going to the General Convention of the Episcopal Church.
So he, trembling and astonished, said, "Lord, what do you want me to do?" Then the Lord said to him, "Arise and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do." (Acts 9:6)
Father, lead us all by the hand and bring us to the heavenly city where our hearts will be forever changed.
And the men who journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice but seeing no one. (Acts 9:7)
Jesus, move in the hearts of all those who are witnesses to your deeds.
Then Saul arose from the ground, and when his eyes were opened he saw no one. But they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus. (Acts 9:8 )
Father, lead the spiritually blind by the hand and bring them to the place you have prepared for them.
And he was three days without sight, and neither ate nor drank. (Acts 9:9)
Holy Spirit, please help those who are spiritually blind to wait on you, to tarry and wait for Jesus to move in their hearts. Thank you.
A word received: You are in my care; look to me for help and I will bless you. Look to me in the storm. Look to me for my care. Look to me and I will bless you.
Lord, we look to you; help us to be steady in you.
Friday: 140, 142; 1 Samuel 13:19-14:15; Acts 9:1-9; Luke 23:26-31
Saturday: 137:1-6(7-9), 144; 1 Samuel 14:16-30; Acts 9:10-19a; Luke 23:32-43
Notes from the Front Line
***** Our daughter-in-law Liz Bissell had a mastectomy yesterday at 7:30 AM in NYC. Some lymph node involvement was discovered.
***** Date: Fri, 03 Jul 2009
From: Bill and Sally Ireland [in Willowfield Parish in Belfast, Northern Ireland]
Subject: Prayer Exchange
Dear Torre and Jean, we were speaking to our minister David,who is just back from sabbatical, we asked if it was possible to exchange prayers and intercessions with those from Albany, which he thought was an excellent idea. We have been praying daily for Liz and all those others you have mentioned in your e-mails. If, you are in agreement we will forward the e-mails from our prayer chain to be included with yours and between us, even though 1,000's of miles separate us, we can make the world a smaller place for the Glory of God.
p.s. We are hoping to see the Albany 'Teen Mission Team' some time during this weekend. We pray and hope you both are keeping well, please give our love to Steve if you see him soon.
Love and all God's blessings Sally & Bill xxx
***** Date: Thu, 02 Jul 2009
From: Nigel W D Mumford
Subject: Ministry updates
Dear friends,
Two ministry updates:
1) Today I had an email from an Army Chaplain who had read an article I wrote for The Healing Line (CHM MacNutt) on the Welcome Home Initiative (WHI). He is very interested in the program. The email was from Afghanistan!
2) Last week I was with CHM-New England and spoke for the MacNutts on the Welcome Home initiative. The talk was recorded on DVD. An attendee of the conference bought the DVD and showed it to her brother, a Vietnam vet. He is the owner of a truck stop on Rt 9 exit 16 a New York State highway. He is showing the DVD on the TV to the truckers... many of whom are Vietnam vets. I am amazed at what God is doing... please do not limit God.... think bigger, pray bigger people....
Happy 4th of July to you all... by the way I was baptized on the 4th of July 1954 in Kent England. Funny how God works egh?
Much love to you all in Jesus name...
Have a God day, God bless you, Fr. Nigel+
Albany Intercessor
Thursday, July 02, 2009
7/2/2009, #2, 3rd Quarter 2009
LORD, remember David and all his afflictions; (Psalm 132:1)
LORD, remember all your faithful servants and their afflictions.
How he swore to the LORD, and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob: (Psalm 132:2)
Holy Spirit, help us keep all our vows to God. Give your people steadiness in their marriage vows. Help your bishops, priests and deacons keep their ordination vows.
"Surely I will not go into the chamber of my house, or go up to the comfort of my bed; I will not give sleep to my eyes or slumber to my eyelids, until I find a place for the LORD, A dwelling place for the Mighty One of Jacob." (Psalm 132:3-5)
Father, please help us make your work and your will the priorities of our lives.
Behold, we heard of it in Ephrathah; we found it in the fields of the woods. (Psalm 132:6)
Jesus, please help us seek you out day by day.
Let us go into his tabernacle; let us worship at his footstool. (Psalm 132:7)
Lord Jesus, please give me a heart to come into your presence and worship you daily and honor you by my words and deeds.
Arise, O LORD, to your resting place, you and the ark of your strength. (Psalm 132:8 )
Holy Spirit, make our hearts tabernacles of your presence.
Let your priests be clothed with righteousness, and let your saints shout for joy. (Psalm 132:9)
Jesus, clothe the priests of this diocese with righteousness and let your people shout for joy.
For your servant David’s sake, do not turn away the face of your anointed. (Psalm 132:10)
Father, for the sake of your son Jesus, do not turn away those you have anointed to lead us in government. Thank you.
A word received: Wait on me, I will show you the way. Look to me for guidance and direction. Look to me and I will guide you in the storm.
Thursday: 131, 132, [133]; 1 Samuel 13:5-18; Acts 8:26-40; Luke 23:13-25
Friday: 140, 142; 1 Samuel 13:19-14:15; Acts 9:1-9; Luke 23:26-31
Notes from the Front Line
Our daughter-in-law Liz Bissell will have a mastectomy today at 8 AM in NYC. Yesterday they are putting a radioactive tracer in her to check on lymph nodes. Please pray for protection, complete healing and supernatural peace for both Liz and Jonathan. Pray that the lymph nodes are free of cancer and miracles of healing. They are anxious but praising God.
Albany Intercessor
LORD, remember all your faithful servants and their afflictions.
How he swore to the LORD, and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob: (Psalm 132:2)
Holy Spirit, help us keep all our vows to God. Give your people steadiness in their marriage vows. Help your bishops, priests and deacons keep their ordination vows.
"Surely I will not go into the chamber of my house, or go up to the comfort of my bed; I will not give sleep to my eyes or slumber to my eyelids, until I find a place for the LORD, A dwelling place for the Mighty One of Jacob." (Psalm 132:3-5)
Father, please help us make your work and your will the priorities of our lives.
Behold, we heard of it in Ephrathah; we found it in the fields of the woods. (Psalm 132:6)
Jesus, please help us seek you out day by day.
Let us go into his tabernacle; let us worship at his footstool. (Psalm 132:7)
Lord Jesus, please give me a heart to come into your presence and worship you daily and honor you by my words and deeds.
Arise, O LORD, to your resting place, you and the ark of your strength. (Psalm 132:8 )
Holy Spirit, make our hearts tabernacles of your presence.
Let your priests be clothed with righteousness, and let your saints shout for joy. (Psalm 132:9)
Jesus, clothe the priests of this diocese with righteousness and let your people shout for joy.
For your servant David’s sake, do not turn away the face of your anointed. (Psalm 132:10)
Father, for the sake of your son Jesus, do not turn away those you have anointed to lead us in government. Thank you.
A word received: Wait on me, I will show you the way. Look to me for guidance and direction. Look to me and I will guide you in the storm.
Thursday: 131, 132, [133]; 1 Samuel 13:5-18; Acts 8:26-40; Luke 23:13-25
Friday: 140, 142; 1 Samuel 13:19-14:15; Acts 9:1-9; Luke 23:26-31
Notes from the Front Line
Our daughter-in-law Liz Bissell will have a mastectomy today at 8 AM in NYC. Yesterday they are putting a radioactive tracer in her to check on lymph nodes. Please pray for protection, complete healing and supernatural peace for both Liz and Jonathan. Pray that the lymph nodes are free of cancer and miracles of healing. They are anxious but praising God.
Albany Intercessor
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
7/1/2009, #1, 3rd Quarter 2009
So Samuel called to the LORD, and the LORD sent thunder and rain that day; and all the people greatly feared the LORD and Samuel. (1 Samuel 12:18 )
LORD, please send your witnesses and signs to the leaders and teachers and people of the Episcopal Church so that they will fear you and heed your voice.
And all the people said to Samuel, "Pray for your servants to the LORD your God, that we may not die; for we have added to all our sins the evil of asking a king for ourselves." (1 Samuel 12:19)
Holy Spirit, so move in our hearts that "the LORD your God" becomes "the LORD our God". Help us repent of make the norms of our culture our ruler and king.
Then Samuel said to the people, "Do not fear. You have done all this wickedness; yet do not turn aside from following the LORD, but serve the LORD with all your heart." (1 Samuel 12:20)
Jesus, please help us daily follow you and serve you with all our heart.
"And do not turn aside; for then you would go after empty things which cannot profit or deliver, for they are nothing." (1 Samuel 12:21)
Father, we have gone after empty things which have not profited us -- have mercy on us and help us turn to you and your ways.
"For the LORD will not forsake his people, for his great name’s sake, because it has pleased the LORD to make you his people." (1 Samuel 12:22)
LORD, though the Episcopal Church has forsaken you and your ways, you have not forsaken us; you keep calling us back to yourself and your ways. Thank you for your kindness and mercy toward us.
"Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you; but I will teach you the good and the right way." (1 Samuel 12:23)
Holy Spirit, give us steadfastness in prayer and teach us your good and right way. Bless Bishop Bill and the leaders and teachers of this diocese as they teach us your good and right way.
"Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things he has done for you." (1 Samuel 12:24)
LORD, please help us fear you and consider all that you have done for us.
"But if you still do wickedly, you shall be swept away, both you and your king." (1 Samuel 12:25)
Holy Spirit, please give us a heart to take seriously the witness of the Scriptures in both the Old Testament and the New Testament. Thank you.
A word received: Wait on me -- don't rush ahead. Wait for my word and guidance. Wait, wait for me. Listen, listen for my word of direction.
Wednesday: 119:145-176; 1 Samuel 12:1-6,16-25; Acts 8:14-25; Luke 23:1-12
Thursday: 131, 132, [133]; 1 Samuel 13:5-18; Acts 8:26-40; Luke 23:13-25
Albany Intercessor
LORD, please send your witnesses and signs to the leaders and teachers and people of the Episcopal Church so that they will fear you and heed your voice.
And all the people said to Samuel, "Pray for your servants to the LORD your God, that we may not die; for we have added to all our sins the evil of asking a king for ourselves." (1 Samuel 12:19)
Holy Spirit, so move in our hearts that "the LORD your God" becomes "the LORD our God". Help us repent of make the norms of our culture our ruler and king.
Then Samuel said to the people, "Do not fear. You have done all this wickedness; yet do not turn aside from following the LORD, but serve the LORD with all your heart." (1 Samuel 12:20)
Jesus, please help us daily follow you and serve you with all our heart.
"And do not turn aside; for then you would go after empty things which cannot profit or deliver, for they are nothing." (1 Samuel 12:21)
Father, we have gone after empty things which have not profited us -- have mercy on us and help us turn to you and your ways.
"For the LORD will not forsake his people, for his great name’s sake, because it has pleased the LORD to make you his people." (1 Samuel 12:22)
LORD, though the Episcopal Church has forsaken you and your ways, you have not forsaken us; you keep calling us back to yourself and your ways. Thank you for your kindness and mercy toward us.
"Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you; but I will teach you the good and the right way." (1 Samuel 12:23)
Holy Spirit, give us steadfastness in prayer and teach us your good and right way. Bless Bishop Bill and the leaders and teachers of this diocese as they teach us your good and right way.
"Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things he has done for you." (1 Samuel 12:24)
LORD, please help us fear you and consider all that you have done for us.
"But if you still do wickedly, you shall be swept away, both you and your king." (1 Samuel 12:25)
Holy Spirit, please give us a heart to take seriously the witness of the Scriptures in both the Old Testament and the New Testament. Thank you.
A word received: Wait on me -- don't rush ahead. Wait for my word and guidance. Wait, wait for me. Listen, listen for my word of direction.
Wednesday: 119:145-176; 1 Samuel 12:1-6,16-25; Acts 8:14-25; Luke 23:1-12
Thursday: 131, 132, [133]; 1 Samuel 13:5-18; Acts 8:26-40; Luke 23:13-25
Albany Intercessor
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
6/30/2009, #92, 2nd Quarter 2009
Tuesday: [120], 121, 122, 123; 1 Samuel 11:1-15; Acts 8:1-13; Luke 22:63-71
Wednesday: 119:145-176; 1 Samuel 12:1-6,16-25; Acts 8:14-25; Luke 23:1-12
Notes from the Front Line
***** Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009
From: Deacon Alan Hart
Subject: prayer request
Please keep my wife Deacon MaryCarol Hart in your prayers today. She had a bad reaction to her chemo/radiation last evening (Monday) and I had to take her to the Ellis ER for her chills, vomiting, headaches, pain in her midsection, etc. They were able to stabilize her and we came back home at 2 a.m. She is resting today and feeling much better. We are going to see her chemo doctor this afternoon for a checkup and reassessment. Please keep praying for her eventual full recovery. THANK YOU for the prayers you have already offered. --- Deacon Alan Hart
***** Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009
From: Canon Mathew Baker
Subject: Prayer request
Hi Torre,
Summer camp is underway! Great staff, great program and strong numbers. If possible, please add the camp to the prayer list. Need to pray for the staff, the campers, safety, Godly teaching and Godly transformation. The camps (day and overnight) run through August so anytime we can ask folks to keep this in prayer, be much appreciated. Also, be happy to provide a list of summer camp staff for folks to pray for individually if you think this would be helpful. Please let me know how to proceed. And thank you for all you do. Know it makes a difference for far more folks than you may realize.
Thanks, Matt
Canon Mathew Baker
Executive Director
Christ the King Spiritual Life Center
575 Burton Road, Greenwich, NY 12834
518-692-9550
http:// www.CtKcenter.org
***** Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009
From: Robert Longbottom
Subject: Initial Update from the Albnay Teen Mission to Ireland
Hello Prayer partners, family and Friends,
[Note from Torre: I am passing this on because it is an important ministry of the Diocese of Albany.]
If you are receiving this e-mail it is because you have indicated to a team member of the Albany Teen Mission to Ireland that you would like daily updates of their Mission. We hope that these updates will be a wonderful way to update family and friends of what we are doinng and how God is working in and through us. It will also be a way to allow you to know how to pray for us. If you do not wish to receive this e-mail update please just delete it before opening it when it arrives on a daily basis. The updates will be coming not from this e-mail, but from the e-mail pepperb143@aol.com. This is the e-mail of one of our Chaperones Tracy Parke who will be making the daily updates from the mission field in Ireland.
I gues it would be prudent to give you apre mission update:
Our Team is as follows
Team Leader: Rev. Rob Longbottom
Chaperones: Rev. John Kelly, Doris Carlson, Tracy Parke, Megan Goldsmith, Liz Griffin
Student Team: Rebecca Belton, Summer Burr, Andrew Carlson, Sarah Copeland, Robert Drumm, Anna Finucane, Charles Griffin, Lee Griffith, Campbell Higle, Mary Hunter, Colleen Kelly, Michael LaMere, Meredith Lukas, Paul Lyons, Landon Moore, Pheobe Moore, Brianna Volkmer, Victoria Waldron
We are 24 persons from the Episcopal Diocese of Albany participating in a two week mission that will focus on two geographic area and two major events. Our hosts is the Anglican Diocese of Down and Dromore in Northern Ireland.
Our first week, July 1-7 will be at Summer Madness in Belfast, the largest Christian worship festival in Ireland. Here we will camp along with 3000 other young Christians for a a transformative week of worship, workshops discipleship and fellowship. To see more about Summer madness go to their website at www.summermadness.co.uk/
Our second week, July 7-14 will be in Dublin particpating in a week of street missions through a program called Urban Soul. For more information on this program go to the Urban soul website at www.urbansoul.eu
We will conclude our mission with two days of Sightseeing in Dublin and then return to Belfast to fly home.
Each and every one of our students are excited and ready to be transformed by this mission. Our ultimate goal is that through the Mission to Ireland our team would be transformed through the power of the Spirit and be encouraged to be Christian leaders where they live doing everything they can to share the transforming love of Jesus Christ every day of their life. I tall order I know, but have a great big God and he can do all things.
So we hope that this e-mail update will be a blessing to all of you and that you will send them on to others you know will be interested and will be praying.
Prayer requests
Smooth departure with all forms needed to be turned in by students to do so.
timely arrival of team at St. George's clifton park
Timely arrival of coach bus at Newark airport
Safety on our travels while in cars, buses and planes.
All students slated to go go!
Sad Parents who will sending off their children to a foreign country.
In Christ, Fr. Rob Longbottom & all the Albany Teen Mission to Ireland team
***** Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009
From: Jeanne Gizara
Subject: New Mudge Prayer
I lift up my eyes to the hills--
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord,
The Maker of heaven and earth.
He will not let your foot slip--
He who watches over you will not slumber nor sleep.
Indeed, he who watches over Israel
Will neither slumber nor sleep.
The Lord watches over you--
The Lord is your shade at your right hand;
The sun will not harm you by day,
Nor the moon by night.
The Lord will keep you from all harm--
He will watch over your life;
The Lord will watch over your coming and going
Both now and forevermore. (Psalm 121)
Lord, we thank You for watching over the Mudges during this critical time as they get used to a very different culture. Thank You for helping them through the rough spots, language problems and times when confidence disappears. Thank You that You do not sleep, that You are the shade of protection. Thank You for keeping the Mudges from all harm, watching over their lives and watching their comings and goings now and forevermore. Amen.
(Editorial Note from Jeanne Gizara: I will be in California and Oregon from July 1 to July 11. I will be away from computers most of that time. So, if you need a new Mudge Prayer next week, go to the blog listed below and recycle an older prayer. Prayers, like heaven, are timeless.)
http://mudgeperureport.blogspot.com/
Albany Intercessor
Wednesday: 119:145-176; 1 Samuel 12:1-6,16-25; Acts 8:14-25; Luke 23:1-12
Notes from the Front Line
***** Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009
From: Deacon Alan Hart
Subject: prayer request
Please keep my wife Deacon MaryCarol Hart in your prayers today. She had a bad reaction to her chemo/radiation last evening (Monday) and I had to take her to the Ellis ER for her chills, vomiting, headaches, pain in her midsection, etc. They were able to stabilize her and we came back home at 2 a.m. She is resting today and feeling much better. We are going to see her chemo doctor this afternoon for a checkup and reassessment. Please keep praying for her eventual full recovery. THANK YOU for the prayers you have already offered. --- Deacon Alan Hart
***** Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009
From: Canon Mathew Baker
Subject: Prayer request
Hi Torre,
Summer camp is underway! Great staff, great program and strong numbers. If possible, please add the camp to the prayer list. Need to pray for the staff, the campers, safety, Godly teaching and Godly transformation. The camps (day and overnight) run through August so anytime we can ask folks to keep this in prayer, be much appreciated. Also, be happy to provide a list of summer camp staff for folks to pray for individually if you think this would be helpful. Please let me know how to proceed. And thank you for all you do. Know it makes a difference for far more folks than you may realize.
Thanks, Matt
Canon Mathew Baker
Executive Director
Christ the King Spiritual Life Center
575 Burton Road, Greenwich, NY 12834
518-692-9550
http:// www.CtKcenter.org
***** Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009
From: Robert Longbottom
Subject: Initial Update from the Albnay Teen Mission to Ireland
Hello Prayer partners, family and Friends,
[Note from Torre: I am passing this on because it is an important ministry of the Diocese of Albany.]
If you are receiving this e-mail it is because you have indicated to a team member of the Albany Teen Mission to Ireland that you would like daily updates of their Mission. We hope that these updates will be a wonderful way to update family and friends of what we are doinng and how God is working in and through us. It will also be a way to allow you to know how to pray for us. If you do not wish to receive this e-mail update please just delete it before opening it when it arrives on a daily basis. The updates will be coming not from this e-mail, but from the e-mail pepperb143@aol.com. This is the e-mail of one of our Chaperones Tracy Parke who will be making the daily updates from the mission field in Ireland.
I gues it would be prudent to give you apre mission update:
Our Team is as follows
Team Leader: Rev. Rob Longbottom
Chaperones: Rev. John Kelly, Doris Carlson, Tracy Parke, Megan Goldsmith, Liz Griffin
Student Team: Rebecca Belton, Summer Burr, Andrew Carlson, Sarah Copeland, Robert Drumm, Anna Finucane, Charles Griffin, Lee Griffith, Campbell Higle, Mary Hunter, Colleen Kelly, Michael LaMere, Meredith Lukas, Paul Lyons, Landon Moore, Pheobe Moore, Brianna Volkmer, Victoria Waldron
We are 24 persons from the Episcopal Diocese of Albany participating in a two week mission that will focus on two geographic area and two major events. Our hosts is the Anglican Diocese of Down and Dromore in Northern Ireland.
Our first week, July 1-7 will be at Summer Madness in Belfast, the largest Christian worship festival in Ireland. Here we will camp along with 3000 other young Christians for a a transformative week of worship, workshops discipleship and fellowship. To see more about Summer madness go to their website at www.summermadness.co.uk/
Our second week, July 7-14 will be in Dublin particpating in a week of street missions through a program called Urban Soul. For more information on this program go to the Urban soul website at www.urbansoul.eu
We will conclude our mission with two days of Sightseeing in Dublin and then return to Belfast to fly home.
Each and every one of our students are excited and ready to be transformed by this mission. Our ultimate goal is that through the Mission to Ireland our team would be transformed through the power of the Spirit and be encouraged to be Christian leaders where they live doing everything they can to share the transforming love of Jesus Christ every day of their life. I tall order I know, but have a great big God and he can do all things.
So we hope that this e-mail update will be a blessing to all of you and that you will send them on to others you know will be interested and will be praying.
Prayer requests
Smooth departure with all forms needed to be turned in by students to do so.
timely arrival of team at St. George's clifton park
Timely arrival of coach bus at Newark airport
Safety on our travels while in cars, buses and planes.
All students slated to go go!
Sad Parents who will sending off their children to a foreign country.
In Christ, Fr. Rob Longbottom & all the Albany Teen Mission to Ireland team
***** Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009
From: Jeanne Gizara
Subject: New Mudge Prayer
I lift up my eyes to the hills--
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord,
The Maker of heaven and earth.
He will not let your foot slip--
He who watches over you will not slumber nor sleep.
Indeed, he who watches over Israel
Will neither slumber nor sleep.
The Lord watches over you--
The Lord is your shade at your right hand;
The sun will not harm you by day,
Nor the moon by night.
The Lord will keep you from all harm--
He will watch over your life;
The Lord will watch over your coming and going
Both now and forevermore. (Psalm 121)
Lord, we thank You for watching over the Mudges during this critical time as they get used to a very different culture. Thank You for helping them through the rough spots, language problems and times when confidence disappears. Thank You that You do not sleep, that You are the shade of protection. Thank You for keeping the Mudges from all harm, watching over their lives and watching their comings and goings now and forevermore. Amen.
(Editorial Note from Jeanne Gizara: I will be in California and Oregon from July 1 to July 11. I will be away from computers most of that time. So, if you need a new Mudge Prayer next week, go to the blog listed below and recycle an older prayer. Prayers, like heaven, are timeless.)
http://mudgeperureport.blogspot.com/
Albany Intercessor
6/30/2009, #91, 2nd Quarter 2009
I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go into the house of the LORD." (Psalm 122:1)
Holy Trinity, one God, please give your people joy as they go into your house to worship you.
Our feet have been standing within your gates, O Jerusalem! (Psalm 122:2)
Father, bring us to your holy place -- your dwelling place. You have chosen Jerusalem as the place for your name. Bring your people there into your presence and your peace.
Jerusalem is built as a city that is compact together, (Psalm 122:3)
Jesus, both Israelis and Palestinians dwell there -- help them find a way to peace together.
Where the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, to the testimony of Israel, to give thanks to the name of the LORD. (Psalm 122:4)
Jesus, we give thanks to you for your name -- help us keep your name holy.
For thrones are set there for judgment, the thrones of the house of David. (Psalm 122:5)
Father, judgment is coming -- you alone know the day and the hour. Please prepare the hearts of your people for that day. Thank you.
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May they prosper who love you. Peace be within your walls, prosperity within your palaces." For the sake of my brethren and companions, I will now say, "Peace be within you." Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek your good. (Psalm 122:6-9)
"Father, I pray for the peace of Jerusalem. May they prosper that love you. Peace be inside your city walls and prosperity within your palaces. And for the sake of my brothers and companions, I will say, 'Peace be with you.' Because of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek to do you good."
A word received: Come to me, come to me my people. Return to me -- my arms are open wide.
Tuesday: [120], 121, 122, 123; 1 Samuel 11:1-15; Acts 8:1-13; Luke 22:63-71
Wednesday: 119:145-176; 1 Samuel 12:1-6,16-25; Acts 8:14-25; Luke 23:1-12
Notes from the Front Line
***** Pray daily for Bishop Bill Love and our deputies to the General Convention of the Episcopal Church:
Canon Bob Haskell
Rev. John Scott
Rev. Scott Garno
Rev. Ellen Neufeld
Sue Ellen Ruetsch
Beth Strickland
David Beaulac
Debbie Fish
Pray for our deputies, Bishop Bill Love, and others to speak to the truth of the gospel and the faithfulness of Christ.
Albany Intercessor
Holy Trinity, one God, please give your people joy as they go into your house to worship you.
Our feet have been standing within your gates, O Jerusalem! (Psalm 122:2)
Father, bring us to your holy place -- your dwelling place. You have chosen Jerusalem as the place for your name. Bring your people there into your presence and your peace.
Jerusalem is built as a city that is compact together, (Psalm 122:3)
Jesus, both Israelis and Palestinians dwell there -- help them find a way to peace together.
Where the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, to the testimony of Israel, to give thanks to the name of the LORD. (Psalm 122:4)
Jesus, we give thanks to you for your name -- help us keep your name holy.
For thrones are set there for judgment, the thrones of the house of David. (Psalm 122:5)
Father, judgment is coming -- you alone know the day and the hour. Please prepare the hearts of your people for that day. Thank you.
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May they prosper who love you. Peace be within your walls, prosperity within your palaces." For the sake of my brethren and companions, I will now say, "Peace be within you." Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek your good. (Psalm 122:6-9)
"Father, I pray for the peace of Jerusalem. May they prosper that love you. Peace be inside your city walls and prosperity within your palaces. And for the sake of my brothers and companions, I will say, 'Peace be with you.' Because of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek to do you good."
A word received: Come to me, come to me my people. Return to me -- my arms are open wide.
Tuesday: [120], 121, 122, 123; 1 Samuel 11:1-15; Acts 8:1-13; Luke 22:63-71
Wednesday: 119:145-176; 1 Samuel 12:1-6,16-25; Acts 8:14-25; Luke 23:1-12
Notes from the Front Line
***** Pray daily for Bishop Bill Love and our deputies to the General Convention of the Episcopal Church:
Canon Bob Haskell
Rev. John Scott
Rev. Scott Garno
Rev. Ellen Neufeld
Sue Ellen Ruetsch
Beth Strickland
David Beaulac
Debbie Fish
Pray for our deputies, Bishop Bill Love, and others to speak to the truth of the gospel and the faithfulness of Christ.
Albany Intercessor
Monday, June 29, 2009
6/29/2009, #90, 2nd Quarter 2009
Praise the LORD! Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! For his mercy endures forever. (Psalm 106:1)
Father, thank you for all that you are doing in our lives and thank you for your mercy towards us.
Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? Who can declare all his praise? (Psalm 106:2)
Holy Spirit, please help us speak of Jesus' mighty acts and praise him for all that he has done for us.
Blessed are those who keep justice, And he who does righteousness at all times! (Psalm 106:3)
Jesus, guide those in Congress and the State Legislature into doing justice for all. Protect their hearts from those who would pervert justice by favoring only the few.
Remember me, O LORD, with the favor you have toward your people. Oh, visit me with your salvation, (Psalm 106:4)
Jesus, with the dying thief on the cross we say, "Remember me!" now that you have come into your kingdom.
That I may see the benefit of your chosen ones, that I may rejoice in the gladness of your nation, that I may glory with your inheritance. (Psalm 106:5)
Holy Spirit, please move through this nation and turn our hearts to praising you.
We have sinned with our fathers, we have committed iniquity, we have done wickedly. (Psalm 106:6)
Holy Spirit, please help us as a nation and as your people to acknowledge our sin and the ways we have walked apart from Jesus.
Our fathers in Egypt did not understand your wonders; they did not remember the multitude of your mercies, but rebelled by the sea--the Red Sea. (Psalm 106:7)
Father, we too are a generation that is in rebellion against you and your ways. Have mercy on us and draw us back to you and your ways. Thank you.
A word received: Yield this day to me. Let me have this day for my purposes.
Monday: 106:1-18; 1 Samuel 10:17-27; Acts 7:44-8:1a; Luke 22:52-62
Tuesday: [120], 121, 122, 123; 1 Samuel 11:1-15; Acts 8:1-13; Luke 22:63-71
Notes from the Front Line
The theme for the 2010 Diocesan Convention has been discerned: Take up Your Cross…Follow Me. Pray that we will be a people who will do that.
Albany Intercessor
Father, thank you for all that you are doing in our lives and thank you for your mercy towards us.
Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? Who can declare all his praise? (Psalm 106:2)
Holy Spirit, please help us speak of Jesus' mighty acts and praise him for all that he has done for us.
Blessed are those who keep justice, And he who does righteousness at all times! (Psalm 106:3)
Jesus, guide those in Congress and the State Legislature into doing justice for all. Protect their hearts from those who would pervert justice by favoring only the few.
Remember me, O LORD, with the favor you have toward your people. Oh, visit me with your salvation, (Psalm 106:4)
Jesus, with the dying thief on the cross we say, "Remember me!" now that you have come into your kingdom.
That I may see the benefit of your chosen ones, that I may rejoice in the gladness of your nation, that I may glory with your inheritance. (Psalm 106:5)
Holy Spirit, please move through this nation and turn our hearts to praising you.
We have sinned with our fathers, we have committed iniquity, we have done wickedly. (Psalm 106:6)
Holy Spirit, please help us as a nation and as your people to acknowledge our sin and the ways we have walked apart from Jesus.
Our fathers in Egypt did not understand your wonders; they did not remember the multitude of your mercies, but rebelled by the sea--the Red Sea. (Psalm 106:7)
Father, we too are a generation that is in rebellion against you and your ways. Have mercy on us and draw us back to you and your ways. Thank you.
A word received: Yield this day to me. Let me have this day for my purposes.
Monday: 106:1-18; 1 Samuel 10:17-27; Acts 7:44-8:1a; Luke 22:52-62
Tuesday: [120], 121, 122, 123; 1 Samuel 11:1-15; Acts 8:1-13; Luke 22:63-71
Notes from the Front Line
The theme for the 2010 Diocesan Convention has been discerned: Take up Your Cross…Follow Me. Pray that we will be a people who will do that.
Albany Intercessor
