6.6.22 Blog
I’am writing this morning tired but full. Yesterday was our Vacation Bible School kickoff and from my perspective it went great. I am always humbled after planning, preparation, and the ending of a large church event and here is why. If Christ were not the head and the Spirit not the aid, unifier, and guidance of the body these times would never happen the way they do.
I could tell you stories of the numerous hours that have sacrificially been spent the past few weeks in preparation. I could explain to you the Spirit led reasoning behind our unique VBS summer schedule. I could try to explain but would fall short in describing of the smiles, vibes, and potential impact days like yesterday will have on those impacted. To those who in anyway aided I simply want to say thank you and I appreciate the opportunity to be apart of Christ’s church and our unique group of faith.
The neat thing about VBS this year is that it is not over but rather just beginning. We will continue this Wednesday night and each consecutive Wednesday evening through the summer. My conviction and continued prayer is that both our children and adults will grow this summer in faith of God’s work and plan through creation and the need for and work of King Jesus. Good times with eternal implications!
Below are needs of prayer I would encourage all to take a minute and consider. As always if you have any specific needs you would like to have included on our list please let me know. Our list this week is as follows….
The Supreme Court Justices and the Roe Vs. Wade ruling
Current Supreme Court Justices
John G. Roberts
Clarence Thomas
Stephen Breyer
Samuel Alito
Sonia Sotomayor
Elena Kagan
Neil Gorsuch
Brett Kavanaugh
Amy Coney Barrett
Mary Gomero (Update 6.6.22)
Mary was able this past week to spend a few minutes at a table enjoying some tea at an outdoor restaurant! She is continuing to make improvements daily but is still in a fragile state and in need of much prayer
Mary worked closesly as a translator with a team from our association of churches who ministered to the Guatemalan people a few years ago. (My wife Laura and Ruthie Fadnek were among those on this particular trip). Mary, who is native of the south eastern U.S. has since made Gutemala her home and is married to a Guatemalan Doctor Oskr and they have a 4 year old daughter named Solena. Mary suffered a brain aneurysm just before easter 2022 while pregnant with her and Oskr’s second daughter. Unfortunately the baby died and Mary has a long road to recovery in front of her.
World Circumstances - The Ukraine/Russian War
Prayers for the people - those who have suffered loss, those displaced, those in harms way
Prayers for gospel opportunities in Ukraine and other areas of our world as a result of war
Serhii and family (Brother of Corey’s good friend Dana Spry. Serhii is a native of Ukraine and fighting in his home city of Lviv - Serhii’s wife (Ira) and two young children (Caroline 7, and Roman 3) have evacuated Ukraine for safety reasons)
Betty Jackson and family (Ms. Betty is homebound with Hospice. Prayers for her comfort and this time)
Teena Moore (Update 6.6.22)
Daniel Moore’s mom who is continuing to rehabilitate after trachea surgery. Tina is in a rehab center, GreyStone in Johnson City, TN. There is positive hope that she might progress enough in the next couple of weeks to come home! Pray for James as he is traveling continually to encourage and care for her.
B and A - Young couple in a European country I had the opportunity to meet virtually last weekend. They are believers and leaders in their local church serving faithfully in an extremely hard spiritual climate. They are requesting prayers for vision, means, and God’s leading
Prayers for the lost and the unchurched in the our community
Prayers for all the events and gospel opportunities currently on the MCBC schedule
I appreciate all who take the time to consider these thoughts and needs weekly
Pastor Corey
