Pray for the Sick

One of our core values at Southwood is that we value Passionate Prayer. Here are 3 things I'd encourage you to passionately pray for:

1. Matt Murray called yesterday to tell me that he had a wonderful day. He felt better than he has since he was first diagnosed with cancer. Nevertheless, he asked for prayer since he will be meeting with some doctors today to review his biopsy results. He wasn't expecting good news from them. Please continue to pray for Matt. He is very encouraged by your support.

2. Matt Ripley called yesterday as well to update me on his sister-in-law’s health status. Her name is Jenn and she remains in ICU in London. She is severely ill due because of a complication related to Lupus disease. She spoke for the first time in the last few days which was an encouragement to Heidee and Matt. They asked for prayer for her healing and for a possible transfer to the Windsor ICU to make visiting easier for the family.

3. Continue to pray for Ed & Koanita Thiessen's little nephew Liam. He is only a couple of weeks old and has been tentatively diagnosed with a genetic disorder.

Feel free to post remarks here for them to read.

You might also want to read yesterday’s blog entry (below) on the need to rely on God.