"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble". Psalm 46:1

"If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land". 2 Chronicles 7:14

• Please be praying for John Philips, the brother of Michelle Alvarez, he is still overcoming injuries from a wreck.
• Rose Hazen had a stroke a few weeks ago and is struggling with mobility and some confusion as a result.
• Please pray for Mark Preddy who is struggling with health issues.
• Diana Penn would like prayers for anxiety and some childhood trauma that has resurfaced.
• Lina Ruseva is looking for a new job and needs prayers for navigating a toxic relationship.

"There has been an explosion of conversions and baptisms within the Middle East & Northern Africa (MENA) region as so many men and women decide to give their life to Christ. These baptisms must often be done in secret, without drawing any attention to what is happening. They don't want the authorities to know, so they keep the news under wraps and find hidden moments to make their conversion a reality.

Much like our Ananias House's Frontline worker baptizing these new believers, countless more invest time and risk much to be disciples of Jesus making disciples." (via: Ananias House)

Way to Pray: Ananias House asks for prayer specifically for the work in Morocco. Pray for a strong foundation in the Word of God - access to, passion for, understanding of, and transformation by. Pray for God to work through the government for the good of believers and the people of Morocco. Pray for Moroccan Christians to be legally recognized and able to worship, evangelize, and disciple freely.

Miriam Wheeler, MD, joined Association of Baptists for World Evangelism (ABWE) in 1990 and as of 2019, is currently serving as ABWE's Medical Director of International Missionary Healthcare. For the past 20 years, Miriam served in Odessa, Ukraine where she cared for the medical needs in the small villages surrounding Odessa and Nikolaev and also shared her faith in Christ with people whose spiritual needs are great. Miriam's new role will allow her to serve with a more global impact from right here in the states. Miriam will continue to spend about 2-3 months in Ukraine every year and a portion of her support funds the medical ministry in Ukraine each month.

Miriam graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 1985 and completed her residency in Greenville, during which time she was a member of Fellowship Greenville. After joining ABWE, she served in a hospital ministry in Togo, West Africa until the Lord moved her to Ukraine in 1998.

Way to Pray: Wisdom for giving medical advice to ABWE missionaries around the world and counsel to ABWE administrators concerning healthcare needs. ABWE has 1000 missionaries in over 60 countries. In Harrisburg PA - Please pray that God would give direction to my local church home regarding the start-up of a free medical clinic or something similar. In Ukraine - Pray for the salvation of village clinic patients, wisdom for Pastor Lonya and missionary FNP Holly Friesen as they direct the medical ministry. 

The Lord called Joy Anglea into missions in 1996, after working as a family physician for 13 years in Greenville and while a member at Fellowship Greenville. She first served as a missionary on the island of Guam, reaching into Micronesia with medical mission teams, until she was called to serve as the Medical Director at the home office of Baptist Mid-Missions in Cleveland, OH. She has a variety of ministries, including organizing medical mission teams to various countries, assisting missionaries with their health needs, and serving on the crisis management team for the mission family.

On Sunday, September 25, Joy Anglea will be with us in the commons. Stop by the table to encourage her and learn a bit more about her years in medical missions! 

• Jaz Mackey (Thailand) has recently started formal Thai language classes. Pray that she gets a good grasp on the language and that she is able to use it to glorify God and serve those around her. Please also pray for the many relationships that are developing with Jaz's team and various students.
• Pray for the Hallfords (Alaska) as they are currently settling into life and ministry in Alaska.
• Pray for Rene Foth (Australia), who has just recently lost her grandmother and is back in the states to be with her family. Check out their recent update for more prayer requests.
• Pray for Joy Anglea (medical missions) as she is traveling over the next several weeks!

Our friends at OneLife X reached out about a need that they have in September and October. They have several upcoming weekend events and they are looking for people to help with food prep at their Marietta Campus on Thursdays from 1–5 p.m. This would be a great opportunity to get to interact with the students and be a positive influence. They are currently looking for at least two volunteers per day for the following dates:  

• Sept 15, 22, 29 (the 29th is their biggest need)
• Oct 6, 13, 20, 27

If you're interested in learning more, contact Jana Johnson at jjohnson@fellowshipgreenville.org.

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...and the many others who are in active military service.