"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 Phyllis Showvaker. Her sister, Rose, passed away last weekend, and Rose’s twin sister Ruth passed away a couple of months ago. Please pray for comfort and strength for Phyllis and her family.
• Please pray for Jennifer & Greg Barrows. Jennifer’s mother recently passed away.
• 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.
• Greg Jackson asks for prayer for his mother, Sharon, who has stage 4 cancer. They recently found out that she has multiple tumors throughout her spine and a blockage in one of her kidneys. Please pray for healing and no surgery.
• 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.
• Please pray for Georgianna Shore who was recently diagnosed with Lymphoma. Pray for the doctors' wisdom in treating her and for 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.
• 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.

"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.

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. Miriam needs an Associate Medical Director to help carry the load of her work. Please pray God brings along the right person. 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. 

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.

• Pray for our missionary Pao (Colombia) who is leading conferences all weekend long to parents! Please also pray for her church, Iglesia Alumbra, which has a conference this weekend with a Christian adoption organization.
• Please pray for Kaylyn Brown (Athletes in Action) who has two upcoming trips this summer to Guatemala and Thailand. Pray that these trips are effective in encouraging and sharing the love of God with those they serve.
• 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!

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