Monday, August 31, 2009
8/31/2009, #67, 3rd Quarter 2009
And they led Jesus away to the high priest; and with him were assembled all the chief priests, the elders, and the scribes. (Mark 14:53)
Lord, even today you are on trial before the leaders and teachers of the Episcopal Church. They are judging you and don't recognize that you will judge them.
But Peter followed him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest. And he sat with the servants and warmed himself at the fire. (Mark 14:54)
Jesus, so many of your disciples follow you at a distance. Warm their hearts with the fire of your Holy Spirit.
Now the chief priests and all the council sought testimony against Jesus to put him to death, but found none. (Mark 14:55)
Holy Spirit, please guide the bishops and chief priests of the Episcopal Church so that they look in the Bible for true testimony about Jesus.
For many bore false witness against him, but their testimonies did not agree. (Mark 14:56)
Father, please help the leaders and teachers of the Episcopal Church hear your testimony about Jesus: "This is my beloved son, in whom I am well pleased." (Matthew 3:17) and "This is my beloved son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear him!" (Matthew 17:5)
Then some rose up and bore false witness against him, saying, "We heard him say, 'I will destroy this temple made with hands, and within three days I will build another made without hands.'" But not even then did their testimony agree. (Mark 14:57-59)
Jesus, please help your church hear your clear testimony about your death and resurrection.
And the high priest stood up in the midst and asked Jesus, saying, "Do you answer nothing? What is it these men testify against you?" But he kept silent and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, saying to him, "Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?" (Mark 14:60-61)
Holy Spirit, help the chief priests and elders of the Episcopal Church ask these questions with humble hearts and help them respond to your answers to these questions.
Jesus said, "I am. And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Power, and coming with the clouds of heaven." (Mark 14:62)
Lord, help your church hear your answer.
Then the high priest tore his clothes and said, "What further need do we have of witnesses? You have heard the blasphemy! What do you think?" And they all condemned him to be deserving of death. Then some began to spit on him, and to blindfold him, and to beat him, and to say to him, "Prophesy!" And the officers struck him with the palms of their hands. (Mark 14:63-65)
Father, thank you for loving us so much that you would allow your son to go through all this for our sakes. Thank you.
A word received: Pray for my people -- pray that they will know me from the least to the greatest.
Pray for the refining fire of my Holy Spirit.
Pray for new life and hope for my people.
Monday: 25; 2 Chronicles 6:32-7:7; James 2:1-13; Mark 14:53-65
Tuesday: 26, 28; 1 Kings 8:65-9:9; James 2:14-26; Mark 14:66-72
***** Prayer requests from Willowfield parish in Belfast, Northern Ireland:
Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2009
From: HUGH BOWMAN
Subject: Give thanks and please pray
Dear prayer partners
Hello Everyone,
It gives me great pleasure to let you know that all your prayers have worked, we finalised both visa's 4 hours before they where meant to fly. God really had his hand over all of this. We are really grateful for the supporters and encourager's associated with Fields of Life and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your prayers. Praise the Lord! God bless, Claire
We give thanks for this wonderful miracle and look forward to the blessings that the Field of Life choir bring, when we listen to their young voices also please pray that all will go well and that the Father's protection will watch over them during this trip in Jesus name.
Can you please pray for our nephew Gary who is very ill in Darlington hospital with liver damage and Jaundice's he is in his late twenties please pray that he would have a personal experience with Jesus and that if he makes it through, this would change his whole way of life, please also pray for the Father peace and comfort around his mum Kath & dad Stanley and all the family who are very concerned him. We leave this in your loving hands Father and pray for your mercy through Jesus. Thank you. Hugh
***** Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2009
From: Shaw Mudge
Subject: Prayer mail for Tuesday 1 September 09
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Peace be with you.
Here is this week's prayer mail. I have sent it out earlier than usual this week because of the installation service for us as faculty members of the seminary, tomorrow evening. I forwarded the announcement by email last week so you would be in the loop. Please pray for us. It begins 6 pm, Lima time.
Thanksgivings:
1) Lydia's birthday party went well. She is a happy girl.
2) Weather continues to improve.
3) We have begun planning our participation in our parish services and ministry.
4) This is Lydia's last week at language school. She is a happy girl.
Prayer requests:
1) Visa applications.
2) Course planning. Courses begin on September 14.
3) Language.
4) Priority and budget matters.
5) Since the last prayer mail, Julie and I have been asked to lead Life in the Spirit seminar segments on Saturday mornings, September 12 and 26. This will include 5 segments, over the two Saturdays. These segments are intended especially for clergy and their spouses of the Diocese of Peru.
6) Julie will be meeting with Bp. Godfrey to discuss Commission on Ministry matters.
7) We have an all day parish outing on Saturday to a mission in another part of the city.
8 ) We have a parish ministry planning meeting on Wednesday beginning about 9 am.
9) SAMS missionaries in Peru meet by Skype/in person on Tuesday at the Cathedral to coordinate schedules for 2010, at 9 am.
Thank you for praying for us. I can tell that people are praying for us, and I pray for you daily. God bless you. In Christ, Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia.
Albany Intercessor
Lord, even today you are on trial before the leaders and teachers of the Episcopal Church. They are judging you and don't recognize that you will judge them.
But Peter followed him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest. And he sat with the servants and warmed himself at the fire. (Mark 14:54)
Jesus, so many of your disciples follow you at a distance. Warm their hearts with the fire of your Holy Spirit.
Now the chief priests and all the council sought testimony against Jesus to put him to death, but found none. (Mark 14:55)
Holy Spirit, please guide the bishops and chief priests of the Episcopal Church so that they look in the Bible for true testimony about Jesus.
For many bore false witness against him, but their testimonies did not agree. (Mark 14:56)
Father, please help the leaders and teachers of the Episcopal Church hear your testimony about Jesus: "This is my beloved son, in whom I am well pleased." (Matthew 3:17) and "This is my beloved son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear him!" (Matthew 17:5)
Then some rose up and bore false witness against him, saying, "We heard him say, 'I will destroy this temple made with hands, and within three days I will build another made without hands.'" But not even then did their testimony agree. (Mark 14:57-59)
Jesus, please help your church hear your clear testimony about your death and resurrection.
And the high priest stood up in the midst and asked Jesus, saying, "Do you answer nothing? What is it these men testify against you?" But he kept silent and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, saying to him, "Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?" (Mark 14:60-61)
Holy Spirit, help the chief priests and elders of the Episcopal Church ask these questions with humble hearts and help them respond to your answers to these questions.
Jesus said, "I am. And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Power, and coming with the clouds of heaven." (Mark 14:62)
Lord, help your church hear your answer.
Then the high priest tore his clothes and said, "What further need do we have of witnesses? You have heard the blasphemy! What do you think?" And they all condemned him to be deserving of death. Then some began to spit on him, and to blindfold him, and to beat him, and to say to him, "Prophesy!" And the officers struck him with the palms of their hands. (Mark 14:63-65)
Father, thank you for loving us so much that you would allow your son to go through all this for our sakes. Thank you.
A word received: Pray for my people -- pray that they will know me from the least to the greatest.
Pray for the refining fire of my Holy Spirit.
Pray for new life and hope for my people.
Monday: 25; 2 Chronicles 6:32-7:7; James 2:1-13; Mark 14:53-65
Tuesday: 26, 28; 1 Kings 8:65-9:9; James 2:14-26; Mark 14:66-72
***** Prayer requests from Willowfield parish in Belfast, Northern Ireland:
Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2009
From: HUGH BOWMAN
Subject: Give thanks and please pray
Dear prayer partners
Hello Everyone,
It gives me great pleasure to let you know that all your prayers have worked, we finalised both visa's 4 hours before they where meant to fly. God really had his hand over all of this. We are really grateful for the supporters and encourager's associated with Fields of Life and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your prayers. Praise the Lord! God bless, Claire
We give thanks for this wonderful miracle and look forward to the blessings that the Field of Life choir bring, when we listen to their young voices also please pray that all will go well and that the Father's protection will watch over them during this trip in Jesus name.
Can you please pray for our nephew Gary who is very ill in Darlington hospital with liver damage and Jaundice's he is in his late twenties please pray that he would have a personal experience with Jesus and that if he makes it through, this would change his whole way of life, please also pray for the Father peace and comfort around his mum Kath & dad Stanley and all the family who are very concerned him. We leave this in your loving hands Father and pray for your mercy through Jesus. Thank you. Hugh
***** Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2009
From: Shaw Mudge
Subject: Prayer mail for Tuesday 1 September 09
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Peace be with you.
Here is this week's prayer mail. I have sent it out earlier than usual this week because of the installation service for us as faculty members of the seminary, tomorrow evening. I forwarded the announcement by email last week so you would be in the loop. Please pray for us. It begins 6 pm, Lima time.
Thanksgivings:
1) Lydia's birthday party went well. She is a happy girl.
2) Weather continues to improve.
3) We have begun planning our participation in our parish services and ministry.
4) This is Lydia's last week at language school. She is a happy girl.
Prayer requests:
1) Visa applications.
2) Course planning. Courses begin on September 14.
3) Language.
4) Priority and budget matters.
5) Since the last prayer mail, Julie and I have been asked to lead Life in the Spirit seminar segments on Saturday mornings, September 12 and 26. This will include 5 segments, over the two Saturdays. These segments are intended especially for clergy and their spouses of the Diocese of Peru.
6) Julie will be meeting with Bp. Godfrey to discuss Commission on Ministry matters.
7) We have an all day parish outing on Saturday to a mission in another part of the city.
8 ) We have a parish ministry planning meeting on Wednesday beginning about 9 am.
9) SAMS missionaries in Peru meet by Skype/in person on Tuesday at the Cathedral to coordinate schedules for 2010, at 9 am.
Thank you for praying for us. I can tell that people are praying for us, and I pray for you daily. God bless you. In Christ, Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia.
Albany Intercessor
