"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 

The Prayer Team is actively looking for individuals who would like to minister to our congregation by meeting with those who need prayer following the Sunday services. Volunteers are on duty once a month for one service.  At this time, we particularly have a need for the following weeks/services: 1st Sunday/2nd Service, and 3rd Sunday/2nd Service.  If you are interested in serving with the Prayer Team, please contact Rebecca Cooke at 864-385-3368 or rcooke@fellowshipgreenville.org.

Please pray for these other requests:

• Please pray for the family of Danny Powell. His brother, Jerry, passed away on April 30th.
• Please pray for Pat Spears, as she has been diagnosed with Stage 4, inoperable, pancreatic cancer. Seeking God’s wisdom and guidance in the steps to take. Trusting as they lean into Him for peace, protection and comfort in this journey, and that John, Eric and Pat give God all the glory.
• Steve Martin is currently battling esophageal cancer. His wife, Cathy, is faithfully supporting him, though she is also grieving the loss of the life they shared before his diagnosis.
• Emily Laird requests prayer for a chronic health issue that has been exacerbated by where she is staying. Please pray for the exacerbating factor to be resolved if it is the Lord’s will.
• David Abela asks for prayer for his sister, who started radiation last week.
• Please pray for Georgianna Shore who was recently diagnosed with Lymphoma. Pray for the doctors' wisdom in treating her and for healing.
• Phyllis Showvaker requests prayer for her nephew, Adam. Doctors think he is having mini strokes, and he’s had multiple operations recently. Please pray for encouragement and healing.
• Melody Bechard asks for prayer for her sister, who is going through chemo. Please pray that God would draw her to himself and for healing.
• Kayla Clark would like prayer for financial stability and for her husband to find work. She would also appreciate prayer for trust in the Lord and his plan despite circumstances.
• Julie Mitchell asks for prayer for patience and guidance in parenting her four kids.
• Lucy Kobliska would like prayer for her mom to know the Lord and that she would stay connected to friends while she is going through chemo, and that her dad would read the Bible he now has.
• Jenna Weaver asks for prayer for patience and forgiveness.

"Turkmenistan is a profoundly restricted country in which Christian worship is limited to churches that are part of government-sanctioned denominations. Despite the restrictions, the gospel is proclaimed regularly through media and personal testimonies. Although Turkmenistan has a long history of isolation and dictatorship, the country has prospered economically because of its natural gas reserves and access to the Caspian Sea.

Churches meet openly, but they are closely monitored. Christians’ homes may be raided at any time by authorities searching for Christian literature. Some families worship together in secret. If the government learns of a Turkmen becoming a Christian, the new believer faces immediate harassment and pressure. It is also difficult for believers to travel outside the country for Christian training or encouragement." Via: Voice of the Martyrs

Way to pray: Pray that Christians will continue to gather despite severe restrictions on Christian worship. Pray for the wisdom of Turkmen who convert from Islam to Christianity. They face pressure and harassment.

Since 2011, Istvan Varga has been serving as the pastor of a small rural church in Toalmas, Hungary. Prior to pastoring Toalmas Baptist Church full time, Istvan served with Word of Life MInistries in Hungary. Istvan and Vica were married in 2006 and have three children, Jazmin, Ruben, and Eszter. Vica is an accomplished vocalist who has recorded a number of worship CDs used widely in Hungary. They are thrilled to be able to use their gifts as a team.

Way to Pray: The Vargas are currently working on renovating their new church building. Pray that this process goes smoothly! Please pray for wisdom and discernment as they continue to minister to those that God brings to their church.

On Sunday, May 25, we will host a clothing drive to help Miracle Hill stock two of their thrift stores! A truck will be in the FG parking lot at both campuses.

Here's the list of items to bring and those to avoid! Most Needed Items:

✔️ Men’s, Women’s & Children’s Clothing (gently used)
✔️ Shoes & Sneakers
✔️ Handbags & Accessories
✔️ Coats & Jackets
✔️ Hats, Scarves & Gloves

Other Items:
✔️ Jewelry
✔️ Linens & Bedding (sheets, comforters, towels)
✔️ Purses & Belts

❌ (Please No): Broken items, mattresses, large furniture, or used undergarments.

• Ananias House asks for prayer for believers in Algeria who are facing increased persecution. 
• Please pray for Kenny (staff member at Lead Collective) who has recently had heart surgery. The surgery went well, and he is now home recuperating. Please pray for him to get good rest and for the recovery time to go well.
• Please continue to pray for Scott McCracken and his family as they grieve the death of Vicki following complications after a recent heart surgery at the beginning of the year. Please also pray for them as they grieve the loss of Scott's mom last month. You can read his latest update here.
• Please pray for the country of Syria right now as minority groups are facing the fear of genocide and extinction! May God’s mercy, justice, and peace prevail in Syria. Please also pray for our partner, Ananias House, as they seek to serve Syrians.
• Iglesia Alumbra, a partner church in Barranquilla, Colombia, asks us to help them pray for a larger place to worship. Please also pray for partners in Domzale, Slovenia and Potsdam, Germany as they are also feeling the limitations of space! Please also join in praying for these partner churches as they prepare for Easter services this month!

Lt. Matthew Clark
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Cpt. Laura Rodgers
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...and the many others who are in active military service.