Mardi Gras Follow-Up Prayer Needs

Hello prayer friends,

I want to thank all of you for the prayers, support and participation for our 37th Mardi Gras Mission. Every year gets better. Hopefully we learn from our past mistakes by reading and digesting all of the evaluations each year. We will be going through the evaluations from this Mardi Gras to learn how to do a better job next year. I got through them personally, the NGL Board will go through them at our next Board meeting and them Abby will go through them and tabulate the highlights, the weaknesses and give a numerical rating for each group leader and assistant group leader to evaluate how they rated.

One of the new ministries started this year was the “Intercessor” group from back home. Bernie Kneale headed up this project and the needs of each camp were sent daily to Bernie and he got the word out to the ones on his list. We saw such value in this especially with the NEED for prayer for Jeff Pursley as he came down with a virus that couldn’t be determined for several days. Jeff is still in the hospital in Hattiesburg, MS, but he is improving. His kidneys have started back functioning. They are back up to 15%. He is still Jaundiced, but it is some better. Please keep Jeff in your prayers for a FULL recovery. The devil sure tried to take his life. Special thanks to Ivan Lusicic and Ron Turnbull for taking Jeff to the hospital and staying with him. Thanks also to Ron Kuhnert who will stay in Hattiesburg with Jeff and Jeannie until Jeff is able to return home.

The word was that big signs would not be allowed on Bourbon Street. Roger Lipe went to the police station in New Orleans and identified our group as he does every year. We had great favor again with the police and our marches were allowed to march the whole length of Bourbon Street. That was a real answer to prayer.

PRAYER NEEDS THIS WEEK:

1. Pray especially for Abby at the office as she gets things in order and sends out the “follow up” letters to those who made decisions and for those who made decisions to get into local churches and continue their pilgrimage with the Lord.

2. Pray for all the men who went with us to incorporate the things the Lord did in their lives as they are back home personally, with family, church and community. We are already having requests to use our clown suits and Jesus stickers for local parades like the upcoming St Patrick’s Day Parade in St. Louis.

3. Pray for the men who pledged to help support the ministry through this year. Luke 6:38

I came back from this Mardi Gras is better shape physically than I have in several years. Yet, I got to do more than normal at the event. Shane and Troy were great to help keep me doing what needed to be done and drop back to rest when it was necessary. One great highlight to me was the last meeting under the I-10/610 interstate. Mark Jordan did his “induction” service with ALL the first timers. I had been in camps where he had done it and saw how God used it, but this time we were able to do it at one time with the total group. The first timers came forward and we prayed for them to be as Mark calls it “inducted into the “fraternal order of Godly men.” It is an awesome ceremony. Then to have over 200 men end the trip all wearing red hats and shirts marching down Bourbon Street looking like the blood of Jesus flowing right through the center of the crowds. I believe it is pleasing to God. I came home feeling the “pleasure of God” for the best trip yet. I can hardly wait to see what more the Lord will do at the Indy 500 as we march on together for our Lord.

Thanks for being such a vital part of the ministry,

Love ya’s

Fred
Psalm 133

Update on Jeff Pursley - 2/26/2012

Hi prayer partners,

Our Mardi Gras trip went great. However, Jeff Pursley was stricken with some sort of virus that couldn’t be determined until the tests were sent to Atlanta and made into cultures and then determined. Jeff was taken to the hospital in Hattiesburg, MS by Ivan Lusicic and Ron Turnbull. They stayed with him until Jeff’s wife could come down with the kids. Jeff’s kidney’s shut down and he had many complications. That was a week ago Friday. The virus was diagnosed by Monday and the progress has been slow. Last night was the biggest improvement yet as is reported by Jeannie, Jeff’s wife.

Keep praying!!!

Love ya’s,

Fred

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Subject: Update for Jeff

2-25-12

Good evening!

Praise the Lord! Jeff had a fantastic day!!! He had dialysis today, and they removed approx. 7 lbs. of fluid from him. His swelling is going down!!! The blistered leg is beginning to heal.

The blisters have ruptured, and with the reduced fluids, are beginning to dry up. His kidneys are producing more every day, and the rest of the internal organs are responding, too!!! (I'm so happy :) !!!) He is still in the ICU, but he gets very good care there. The nurses are wonderful!

He was awake most of the afternoon and evening, then ate all his dinner before getting any pain medication. Then I sat with him until he went to sleep. All in all, a great day! I am hoping that he will be strong enough to be transported home soon. Mississippi is nice, but there's no place like home.

Thank you all for your prayers and support!

In His service,
Jeff & Jeannie Pursley

Update on Jeff Pursley - 2/22/2012

Hello prayer friends,

This is the report today concerning Jeff Pursley. Jeff was with us at Mardi Gras, but came down with some type of virus they couldn’t detect which one. So he was put in the hospital in Hattiesburg, MS. His kidney’s shut down and they put him on dialysis trying to clean his blood. He has been in the hospital since last Friday. They did finally find out the virus and now he is getting antibiotics to kill the virus. Below is the report today from his wife, Jeanie. She is down in Hattiesburg with him. Ron Turnbull and Ivan Lusic, both NGL men, stayed with Jeff throughout the weekend.

Thanks for your prayers and concerns.

In His service,
Fred

PS: Mardi Gras went well. We had 253 men with us for the event.

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Subject: Jeff's morning News

2-22-12

Good morning! I seem to be having trouble typing this morning, so please forgive my errors. Jeff had a good night. He managed to get rest most of the time, according to the nurse. This morning, he is rather sleepy, though. The doctor came in, and was reporting the latest blood results.

Today's issue is his liver. He seems to have an elevated level of biliruebens.
These are what show up in jaundice. The doctor has scheduled an ultra sound, and then he will compare the results to previous tests. Jeff's skin has been "yellow", and it is from this. Appearantly, sunlight is not the option for this.

Thank you all for your prayers and encouragement! I share each one with Jeff as he is able. We truely are blessed to have such Prayer Warriors on our side. We have been given a vision, and a warning I would ike to share with you.

The vision is of Jeff, laying in his bed, with his guardian angel (the same one who stood at Mardi Gras) standing behind him. The angel is staring at an evil presence, protecting Jeff. Jesus is in the room, and lays his hand upon Jeff"s belly. The Heavenly host is circling the room. Thank you Lord for healing Jeff!!!

The warning comes from Psalm 22: 11a - Do not be far from me, because distress is near and there is no one to help.

Prayer Warriors, Intercessors, Friends, words can not alone express how much you mean to us, and we love you all!!!

Jesus Blessings on your life today and every day!

Love,
Jeff & Jeannie Pursley

Mardi Gras 2012 Prayers

Hi prayer friends,

Our Mardi Gras Outreach starts this Friday afternoon in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. This Tuesday is the time our Administrative team takes the ones we have registered and arranges the men into camps and groups. Pray for the Lord to give wisdom at that time.

1. We have about 250 men registered.
2. Many things are coming against the men and their families.
3. Pray for the protection of the Lord on those He would have with us for this event.
4. Pray for anointing, favor, salvation, deliverance and healing for our men and the ones we witness to at the Mardi Gras.
5. Pray for favor with the host places where we will be housed and with the police.
6. It takes three things for missions to work:
a. Ones to send and pray
b. Ones to go forth
c. Ones to hear and receive the message of salvation

We all have a part to play in carrying out the Great Commission to the Mardi Gras. Thanks for being a part.

Love being in the service of our Lord together with you,

Fred
Jeremiah 33:3

Prayers for Mardi Gras

Hi NGL Prayer friends,

Things are moving along well for our Mardi Gras Mission trip February 17-21. We have over 220 registered so far.

1. Tomorrow is a VERY important day as our Administrative team gets together to select people for various roles at the various camps. We need your prayers for this.

2. Pray for the transportation needed to get the people down to the Mardi Gras and for the right transportation at the camps to transport the men to the parades.

3. Pray for favor with the camps where we will be staying:

A. Mobile Baptist Camp in Mobile, Alabama/Living Cornerstone Church in New Orleans area

B. FBC in McHenry, Mississippi/UPC in Marrero, LA

C. FBC in Chalmette, LA

D. Williams Blvd Baptist in New Orleans

E. Vieux Carie Baptist in New Orleans

4. A new law was passed to keep people off of Bourbon Street. Pray for favor with the police on this issue.

5. Pray for more men to sign up for the trip. Many are having financial problems.

6. Pray for the anointing of the Lord on each phase of this mission. I use Psalm 133 for the anointing. Pray that with us.

I am excited about what the Lord will do in and through all of us this year. This will be my 37th Mardi Gras mission trip.

Love ya's and thank you for your prayers and support.

Fred

Jeremiah 33:3 (MSG) "This is God's Message, the God who made earth, made it livable and lasting, known everywhere as God: 'Call to me and I will answer you. I'll tell you marvelous and wondrous things that you could never figure out on your own.'

Weekly Prayer Request; Feb 3, 2012

Matthew 9:37-38, "Then He said to His disciples, "The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest."

Hi prayer friends,

This weekend is a very important weekend for our ministry. This is the last weekend for the men going to Mardi Gras with us to register and get a $50 discount on their donation for registration. We have over 160 registered right now. We need for this weekend to be a big none on registration BECAUSE next week the Administration team will be arranging the men in the various positions from the men who are registered.

PLEASE pray for the Lord to stir men's hearts to go forth for His Kingdom. What a great time to share the gospel as our country is so polarized and so many companies and even States considering Bankruptcy. The only thing that is solid and can produce hope is Jesus. "When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord will lift up a "standard" against him." That is what Mardi Gras is for our ministry.

Thanks for your prayers and support,

Love ya's

Fred

Last Week for the Early Bird Special

Mardi Gras is fast approaching. I am excited as I see the momentum growing in many areas. We had 243 men with us last year and I would love to see that number up close to 300!!!!!!! Get registered this weekend as we are putting groups together this coming week and we want to get everyone in the best positions. You can always add men later. The cut-off date for a reduced donation is February 6, 2012.

Today's Oswald Chamber's says what I see as our mission in NGL for Mardi Gras: We are all to be "separated to the gospel." "(NGL) EXISTS so that each of you may know whether or not God has a man here who TRULY cares about proclaiming His gospel and to see if God grips you for this purpose." Aren't there others at home that could be doing what you are doing so that you could go forth for your Lord to the Mardi Gras with us!!!!!!

2011 Top Enlistment States 2012 registered to date!

1. Illinois-118----------------------------------------100 NOW REGISTERED

2. Tennessee-21------------------------------------17 NOW REGISTERED

3. Nebraska-19--------------------------------------12 NOW REGISTERED

4. Texas-17--------------------------------------------11 NOW REGISTERED

5. Missouri-14----------------------------------------5 NOW REGISTERED

6. Georgia-13-----------------------------------------4 NOW REGISTERED

7. Oklahoma-10--------------------------------------2 NOW REGISTERED

Let's ALL "kick it up a notch" and see how each State registers this year. Who will the Leader's be? It is too close to call at this point! Help your state finish in the top 5!!! GO MEN!!

Mardi Gras 2012

With

No Greater love Ministries

Who can Attend? Men and young men ages, 17 and older.

When: February 17-21, 2012

Where: Arrive between 12:00-3:00PM,

Friday, February17

Heritage United Methodist Church

3 Barracuda Dr.

Hattiesburg, MS 39482

Registration Donation:

$200.00 if received by February 6, 2012

$250.00 if received after February 6, 2012

Questions?

Contact N. G. L. at 618-542-4503

Fred Bishop

nglfred@frontier.com

AbbyEmling

nglabby@yahoo.com

www.nogreaterlove.org

The earlier you register the better. For your convenience you may register on line at www.nogreaterlove.org