Current Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Please Pray for Richard, he is at Calumet House (a State Half-Way House). He found a job quickly and was to get his first outing to visit his mother who had been ill. She passed away Thursday. She was the only family Richard had that would speak to him. Pray for healing in his family and for Richard as he greaves.

Pray for Yecliel Tavrez. Yecliel made a profession of faith at Thursday’s bible study in Valley Street jail. Pray his commitment is genuine and he will grow in his new faith.

Pray for Wilfredo Diaz. He faithfully attends The Thursday study At Valley Street jail. Pray the Lord would open the eyes of his heart. Wilfredo is struggling with some conflicts he sees as he reads the Bible.  Also struggles with the Trinty, seems to have some JW background.  Peter is a blessing at Helping Hands. He credits Jesus for his recovery from depression. He has been sober for 18 months and credits Jesus and Helping Hands for that. Pray for the Lord to continue to guide Peter in his Christian walk.

Please pray that Andrew, as a new Christian (accepted Jesus as his Savior at the Spanish Chapel Service at the Concord prison), would faithfully walk with Jesus (he wants to attend Roberto’s church on Maple St.), and go to church. Pray also that the Lord would help him find a job.

Clement grew up in Rwanda and Ethiopian refugee camps. His mother was raised by Catholic nuns. Clement accepted Jesus through his mother and Catholic church. Pray that Clement would turn away from drugs and alcohol permanently (13 days sober). Pray also that Clement’s promised job with the VA comes through.

Peter attends Gospel Baptist Church every week. Pray that the Lord would continue to bless Peter with a faithful walk. For success at his new job at BJ’s. That the Lord would continue to bless Peter with good health. And, as a Christian, Peter would continue to bless Helping Hands with occasional cookouts.

Please pray that this time, Delong would be totally committed to walk with Jesus to include church at Gospel Baptist. That the Lord would deliver Delong from his former drug and alcohol addictions. Pray also for the Lord’s hand of healing on Delong’s back pain.

Francis had a good report from his doctor’s visit. Pray for Francis to have the strength to continue caring for Kathie. For Kathie to continue her exercises and her physical therapy. Pray also that Kathie’s dementia would not get worse.

After many months of witnessing to David in the Christian Aftercare Ministries office, David realized that he needs Jesus as his Personal Savior and accepted Him. Praise God! Since then, David has been living a victorious life with Jesus. He has a good job, his own place to live, and a wonderful relationship with his daughter.

Oscar is excited about Jesus! Pray as Oscar is close to being released from prison that he would continue his enthusiasm for Jesus and his walk. That when Oscar gets to Manchester, he can work well with others to help him reenter society successfully and find a good church.

Nick is totally committed to Jesus! Nick will also soon be released and going to Manchester. May the Holy Spirit guide and direct Nick in his walk with Jesus. His mother has a condo for him to parole to. Please pray that a church can be found for Nick to worship in.

Praise God for Tom’s awareness of Him! Pray for Tom to give his life completely over to Jesus. For Tom to continue living clean and free of drugs. Pray also for Tom to find a church and Men’s Group to join and grow relationships with fellow Christians.

Praise God Barry is walking with Jesus and very involved in ministry at Immanuel Community Church. Pray for Barry’s shoulder to completely heal. Pray also for Barry to find a full-time job as he is actively seeking employment.

Jerry has many legal issues to deal with. Pray that he would follow through on his stated walk with Jesus. That the Lord would give Jerry victory over his former drug abuse. Pray also that Jerry would read the Bible he was given and that the Lord would restore his relationship with his girlfriend in His time.

Please pray that Cory would continue his spiritual journey to include church on Sunday. That the Lord would provide him with a job. That he would remain drug free (three years sober) as he entered prison with a drug issue. Pray also that the Lord would bless Cory’s relationship with his parents in Berlin.

Pray for the Lord’s hand of healing on Kevin’s shoulder. That as Kevin turns to Jesus the Lord would help him overcome his guilt and have peace for his situation. Pray also for the Lord’s hand of blessing and wisdom for Kevin’s life.

 Jeff attends a Bible preaching church weekly and is growing in his faith. Pray that Jeff would take his program free balance to heart, find a job, and be a financially responsible Christian. That Jeff would actively search for a job (he is well educated). Pray also that Jeff would be a team player at Helping Hands and contribute to its success.

Matt recently accepted Jesus as his Savior. Praise God! Pray that Matt would follow through on his walk with Jesus. He has met Pastor Carlson at Gospel Baptist. Pray that Matt would stay focused on his recovery and address any outstanding warrants he has. Pray also for the Lord’s hand of healing on his body and give him clear thinking.

Charles walks around Manchester and invites people to Gospel Baptist Church with a word of encouragement. Pray that the Lord would bless Charles with good health (dealing with gout), a faithful walk, and success in his job. Pray also that Charles would continue to be a success at Helping Hands.

Pray for the Lord’s hand of wisdom in all the decisions Nick makes. That Nick would be a success in his job and that he would look at where he lives (Helping Hands) as a perfect place to live and be successful at. Pray also that Nick would make church a priority.