Late July praise report
"But those who hope in the LORD
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint." -- Isaiah 40-31
The Lord's blessings this week have been like the stars in the sky -- only He can number them and know them by name!
A missionaries' son is continuing a miraculous recovery from a car accident and hopes to be driving soon. The accident happened on the night of a Bible study. The following Sunday, one of the lambs said she was so impressed that one of the parents showed up for the study and had other volunteers bring the food -- then had everyone pray for the injured youth.
"Most people would have just called it off," she said. "It made me feel good to know we are important to you too. And I am not the only one who noticed."
Please continue to pray for this woman, who is living in a broken-down van. She has been told to leave the spot where the van is parked and is praying for a way to get the van repaired.
The lamb who agreed to go into alcohol detox is doing so well despite several bureaucratic problems getting him a bed. He has contacted several missionaries and says he will stick out the 14 days of treatment. He is also telling everyone he knows to see "The Second Chance," a movie about faith-based outreach to the homeless, which he saw at a missionary's home before going to the Alcohol Treatment Center. We are thanking all the people who provided a support circle for this lamb for several weeks!!
Two lambs who are in an apartment called a missionary to get a prescription refilled last week, as their monthly check was exhausted. They later went to the hospital, she for injuries suffered in a fall and he for a lung infection that at first seemed like a possible heart attack. Please keep them in your prayers. They are also looking for a crock pot to help with cooking, as their apartment has no real stove or oven.
Another lamb at Raleigh Rescue Mission had been thinking of going out on his own, but came the realization he is not yet read to make good decisions. Please pray the programs at the mission help equip him not only to be independent in a worldly sense, but to be dependent on God and his Christian support circle!
God continues to work miracles behind the scenes. Sometimes missionaries don't even know about them until later!
One lamb -- who stayed with missionaries two nights so he could work -- told about a "chance" meeting with a church pastor while he was trying to get money in front of a Walmart. The pastor recognized the lamb from visits to his church and asked him to help bring in some furniture he was returning to the store. He gave the lamb some money for his assistance, then checked on him when he went to a restaurant to get lunch.
This lamb has been substance-free for 49 days. Please pray that as his girlfriend is released from jail, both are able to stay off drugs and alcohol.
The Lord has also provided Hispanic church services and Bible studies in an area where Church in the Woods has been praying for more help. Please pray that the non-Hispanics in that area, some of whom have been complaining about too much drinking at the Thursday outreach, will consider attending a non-alcohol Bible study soon.
Alcohol is such a recurring theme through this community. We are seeing more and more people trying to stop drinking as they see its impact on friends -- some hit by cars, others with severe liver damage.
On Thursday, the youngest missionary was walking in a circle at the Bible study, sitting on the laps of drunken men, touching their heads and faces, then moving on. Each man had such peaceful expressions as they received this blessing.
On Sunday, a lamb who has been detoxing himself and his girlfriend encouraged her to come to church for the first time. She agreed, but it was uncomfortable for both of them to not drink for several hours. Please pray that they continue to cut down on drinking and that they rely on the Lord for the strength.
A Hispanic lamb who once came to church regularly and who was sober for many weeks is fighting not only addiction but also his best friend these days. The friend is always there with a beer when this man wants to stop drinking, not wanting to lose his drinking buddy. He tells him lies about the missionaries and the church, even accusing them of poisoning him with the food they give him. Please pray that God touch both of these men and bring them face-to-face with Jesus!
The Lord is also providing more ways for the lambs to minister to others! One lamb recently met a handicapped homeless man and is helping him get organized in the woods and find a church. Another will be house sitting for some missionaries while they are at the beach for a few days. One more paid his own cab fare to serve the homeless at a downtown Raleigh outreach where once THEY were served.
MORE PRAISES!
A lamb who has been in a house for several months has finished driving classes and can apply to get her license back in two weeks. She then hopes to get a donated car insured and running.
Missionaries have received free tickets for a new Christian movie being released August 8th. They planned to bring homeless to the movie, but wanted to be able to feed them bag lunches on the way. That day, missionaries received enough ham and rolls to make 108 sandwiches -- enough to feed people Thursday night and still have leftovers to freeze for the movie night!
The Moore Square outreach needed side dishes. With two days to spare, the Lord provided three huge trays of donated fruit and bottled water!
A lamb who has been living in a dilapidated trailer for many years could be moving into an apartment next month. He is also to receive a long-awaited hearing aid. Please pray he finds furniture and other things to make this apartment a home.
Missionaries have received 169 first-aid kits from a prayer chain at SAS. Please pray these will bless many as a medical team visits the homeless on July 27th.
One final prayer request -- We need people to help with an Apex/Cary homeless outreach.
Sending lots of love and prayers.
Cindy and Al Boyce
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint." -- Isaiah 40-31
The Lord's blessings this week have been like the stars in the sky -- only He can number them and know them by name!
A missionaries' son is continuing a miraculous recovery from a car accident and hopes to be driving soon. The accident happened on the night of a Bible study. The following Sunday, one of the lambs said she was so impressed that one of the parents showed up for the study and had other volunteers bring the food -- then had everyone pray for the injured youth.
"Most people would have just called it off," she said. "It made me feel good to know we are important to you too. And I am not the only one who noticed."
Please continue to pray for this woman, who is living in a broken-down van. She has been told to leave the spot where the van is parked and is praying for a way to get the van repaired.
The lamb who agreed to go into alcohol detox is doing so well despite several bureaucratic problems getting him a bed. He has contacted several missionaries and says he will stick out the 14 days of treatment. He is also telling everyone he knows to see "The Second Chance," a movie about faith-based outreach to the homeless, which he saw at a missionary's home before going to the Alcohol Treatment Center. We are thanking all the people who provided a support circle for this lamb for several weeks!!
Two lambs who are in an apartment called a missionary to get a prescription refilled last week, as their monthly check was exhausted. They later went to the hospital, she for injuries suffered in a fall and he for a lung infection that at first seemed like a possible heart attack. Please keep them in your prayers. They are also looking for a crock pot to help with cooking, as their apartment has no real stove or oven.
Another lamb at Raleigh Rescue Mission had been thinking of going out on his own, but came the realization he is not yet read to make good decisions. Please pray the programs at the mission help equip him not only to be independent in a worldly sense, but to be dependent on God and his Christian support circle!
God continues to work miracles behind the scenes. Sometimes missionaries don't even know about them until later!
One lamb -- who stayed with missionaries two nights so he could work -- told about a "chance" meeting with a church pastor while he was trying to get money in front of a Walmart. The pastor recognized the lamb from visits to his church and asked him to help bring in some furniture he was returning to the store. He gave the lamb some money for his assistance, then checked on him when he went to a restaurant to get lunch.
This lamb has been substance-free for 49 days. Please pray that as his girlfriend is released from jail, both are able to stay off drugs and alcohol.
The Lord has also provided Hispanic church services and Bible studies in an area where Church in the Woods has been praying for more help. Please pray that the non-Hispanics in that area, some of whom have been complaining about too much drinking at the Thursday outreach, will consider attending a non-alcohol Bible study soon.
Alcohol is such a recurring theme through this community. We are seeing more and more people trying to stop drinking as they see its impact on friends -- some hit by cars, others with severe liver damage.
On Thursday, the youngest missionary was walking in a circle at the Bible study, sitting on the laps of drunken men, touching their heads and faces, then moving on. Each man had such peaceful expressions as they received this blessing.
On Sunday, a lamb who has been detoxing himself and his girlfriend encouraged her to come to church for the first time. She agreed, but it was uncomfortable for both of them to not drink for several hours. Please pray that they continue to cut down on drinking and that they rely on the Lord for the strength.
A Hispanic lamb who once came to church regularly and who was sober for many weeks is fighting not only addiction but also his best friend these days. The friend is always there with a beer when this man wants to stop drinking, not wanting to lose his drinking buddy. He tells him lies about the missionaries and the church, even accusing them of poisoning him with the food they give him. Please pray that God touch both of these men and bring them face-to-face with Jesus!
The Lord is also providing more ways for the lambs to minister to others! One lamb recently met a handicapped homeless man and is helping him get organized in the woods and find a church. Another will be house sitting for some missionaries while they are at the beach for a few days. One more paid his own cab fare to serve the homeless at a downtown Raleigh outreach where once THEY were served.
MORE PRAISES!
One final prayer request -- We need people to help with an Apex/Cary homeless outreach.
Sending lots of love and prayers.
Cindy and Al Boyce
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