Praying in Exile

June 18, 2013

Today is an exciting day.  Friday is our Missionary Prayer Day.  Many of you know that for years Carol and I have enjoyed prayer partnerships.  On each day of the month we have someone(s) for whom we pray and who pray for us.  So too, on each day of the week we have a matter about which we pray;  Monday is family.  Tuesday is our congregation and the broader church.  Wednesdays we pray for our community.  Thursday we pray for special needs/requests.  BUT Friday is our Missionary Prayer Day – a day when we reflect on the many who serve in mission.

I want to give a “shout out” to list something of an “honor role” for those for whom we consider it an honor to be praying.  At the top of today’s list are:

Africa                                                 Asia 

Michael and Rachel Weller          Bruce and Lori Rowe

Marta Bennett                           Barbara Metzler 

Joe and Elfi Muutuki                   Chaiyun and Margaret Ukosakul 

John and Laurie Watton and       Suraporn and Jiap Lukanachai 

Bob and Kristi Rice                    Leith and Carol Fujii

Jim and Jodi McGill                    Austin and Sinte House 

                                               Don and Kathy Williams

Mission Organizations/Staff

T.A.P. – Andrew and Teri Adair, Anne and John Wheeler Waddell

 Jeff and Megan Ritchie, Bill and Judy Young

Others in Missional Settings

Bob and Debbie Morris

Our prayers seem to go longer on Friday.  They seem to, at times, tear at our heart strings.  They also seem to build us up with joy and hope.  It is an honor to review these saints’ lives and to bring them before the throne of grace.  It is our hope and prayer that you too will find grace and hope and peace and joy as you engage in prayer for those around the world who have given so much…