"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 second stroke this month and then fell and bruised her hips. She is really struggling with mobility.
• Baby Neomi is 2 months old and is in the hospital with an upper respiratory infection.
• 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.
• Steven Donaghy is really struggling with anxiety and worry.
• An anonymous woman in the church would like prayers to heal her womb and reproductive system.
• Please pray for Eyvonne Dendy. Her sister passed away recently.

"The facts and figures from Pakistan are at least as stupefying as the videos of submerged landscapes, mothers cradling sick children, and buildings collapsed onto washed-away foundations.

More than 1,500 people have died in the massive flooding that has swamped roughly a third of the country, has displaced millions and isn’t expected to recede for up to six months, news reports say. Now, the inevitable onslaught of disease has arrived." (via: TWR)

Way to Pray: Please pray for the people of Pakistan who are grieving the loss of lives, the loss of homes, and who are now battling disease and sickness. Pray that the water will recede more quickly than anticipated. Most importantly, pray that God will make his presence known to all those who are hurting.

Ed and Sylvia Christy have been working to plant churches in the Bordeaux region of France since 1990 with Baptist Mid-Missions. They have found many opportunities as well as faced great challenges in establishing a strong community of Christ-followers. Their first church plant now has its own French pastor and building. Currently, the Christys are launching a new church in St. Medard-en-Jalles. Ed and Sylvia have two grown children: Grant, who is an accountant in Paris, and Jana, who lives with her husband and children in France.

Way to Pray: The Christys need a larger meeting place for their church that satisfies safety codes, parking requirements, and is within budget. The Christys would love to see new French laborers for the harvest as well as new missionaries come alongside them. Please also pray for Sylvia as she cares for her aging parents from afar. Pray for wisdom, strength, and patience. 

Each year, we have the opportunity to join God in the work He's doing globally by participating in a FG short-term trip. We invite you to join one of our 2023 trips!

This year, participants will have opportunities to serve through evangelism, light construction, orphan care, and more! Check out our trip page to learn more about our trips this year and make sure to stop by our GO Journey table in the Commons on October 2nd!

• Please pray that the Martens (Berlin) would receive an appointment to renew their Entry Permit (Visa) for living in Germany. Their Permit expired in July, and while they can stay in Germany while awaiting an appointment, they cannot leave the country and reenter for any reason. .
• Pray for the Hallfords (Alaska) as they are currently settling into life and ministry in Alaska.
• Pray for Bernardo and Mildred Gonzalez (Colombia) as they prepare for a team to head down to Barranquilla to serve through church planting and medical missions. A group of about 12 from FG will also be part of this team!
• 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: Oct 6, 13, 20, 27

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

Lt. Matthew Clark
Caleb Ford
2nd Lieutenant Parker Lewis
SFC Josh McSpadden
Cpt. Laura Rodgers
Major Tiffany Scheivert
...and the many others who are in active military service.