Weekly Prayer Request, May 19, 2011

Hi prayer team,

I am thankful for the effort that Abby, Mark and Dave have put in for this year's Indy 500. I have never been more out of the loop than I am this year in maintaining relationships.

As you know, my wife had open heart surgery. She has done pretty well and we are thankful. However, she has had some bad episodes in the past while. Part of the stress for her is that our daughter and her family are being transferred to South Dakota. That is especially hard for Jan as she is very close to our granddaughter, Josie. Jan hasn't traveled out of the local area since her surgery. She is sure that she can't make the trip out to South Dakota. Jan is not able to take the medicines that could help her get better. So, Jan is my number one concern at this time and being a care giver is not my best suit, but is, never the less, my number one responsibility.

We only have about 55 signed up for the Indy 500. This is the last Sunday to recruit at churches. Mark will have one more promo going out tomorrow. Pray the Lord of the Harvest to send forth laborers to work with us.

Thanks so much,

Love ya's,
Fred

Weekly Prayers for November 29, 2010

Hi prayer partners,

I hope all of you had a great Thanksgiving weekend with family and friends. As I was sitting here at my "McDonald's Office," I was talking to a homeless man and he let me know that if you just have a shack to live in, you are still well off.

This is a big week for us in our preparation for Mardi Gras.

Good things:

1. Most of the people we have contacted to help at Mardi Gras have responded favorably. Thanks for your prayers.

Things needing prayer:

1. This Wednesday is our next Administration meeting. On that agenda will be going over our camp leaders and selecting Squad Leaders and Cooks. Pray for that and if you know anyone that want to help with cooking, let me know.

2. Our biggest "hurdle" right now is still with the housing issue. I will be meeting at noon Wednesday with Troy Benitone to work on the contacts we have at this time. We need for the Lord to show us the "open" doors and give us favor with those in charge. It is much easier when we have a "mutual" friend with the places we contact. We are a little weak in that area. Please pray on that front.

3. We have a few situations that have caused trouble in the past that need to be addressed. That is not my best "suit." I tend to check the evaluations on such persons and try to move the "problem' person to a different position in hopes of those issues getting attention in the small group settings. Pray for wisdom in those areas.

4. My wife is recovering very well, but is still not comfortable with me being on the road. So I spend more time praying for the men of No Greater Love to step up and help out. I have been amazed at the help from the men and realize this is, sometimes, the way the Lord uses to move men on ahead in leadership responsibilities. After all, that is the goal of the ministry---------"putting the gospel in the hands of Faithful (NGL) men who will then be able to pass it on to others. THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!

One of the reasons that Christmas is so special to our family is that we celebrate the MONTH of December as Christmas. So we don't put things off until the last minute and then get overwhelmed. We look, all month, for things to attend that makes every Christmas more special than the last. Last year was tough as my wife's health was very poor. So we are already enjoying this Christmas and I pray you are as well.

Love ya's,
Fred

Isaiah 9:6, "For a child has been born-for us! The gift of a son-for us! He'll take over the running of the world. His names will be: Amazing Counselor, Strong God, Eternal Father, Prince of Wholeness. His ruling authority will grow, and there'll be no limits to the wholeness he brings."

Weekly Prayer Message, May 12, 2010

Hi prayer team,

Thanks for your prayers for my wife, Jan. I took her to the heart doctor today and he said that she was doing fine. We are thankful for that!! Of course she is still sore and tires easily and has numbness on her tongue.

We are still promoting the Indy 500 ... Please pray for the Lord to call forth men for this mission.

I am going to rehab for a knee problem. However, I feel worse than when I started. However, I am trusting the therapy is going the right direction. I would appreciate your prayers for that.

Love ya's,
Fred

PS: I am still working hard at taking care of my wife. It is new "ground" for me and I am missing being out on the road.

Prayer Message - April 21

Hi prayer team,

Thanks for your prayers. We had a good meeting today with Roger Lipe, Mark Jordan, Dave Munson and I. We met in Pinckneyville, Illinois. We made plans for leaders for the Indy 500 Outreach. Our NGL Advisory Board will meet Friday night at Community of Faith Church in Carterville, Illinois. Bernie Kneale will lead the group as they pray over the church buildings and over Troy Benitone as the new pastor. They will also work on recruitment for the Indy 500.

PRAYER NEEDED:

- Sylvia Reinmiller will be taking her team to Honduras tomorrow to do her clinic projects.

- The Okies have just returned from Honduras.

- Marvin and Karen Steinke’s ministry is going to Honduras.

- Pray for Betty Braswell as she returns to health for her to return to Honduras for her feeding projects.

HEALING NEEDED:

- Jim Murphy just finished with another operation on his mouth. Pray this will be the last operation and that he will return to health.

- Jim Skaags had heart problems, then pneumonia and then blood clots in his lungs. He is improving.

- Loyed Walker had a motorcycle accident and broke his shoulder and some ribs.

- Emmett, a singer that works with Loyed Walker, needs prayer for healing.

- Brenda Stutzman is in need of our prayers for her health.

- Carl Johnson is doing well and returning to health.

- My wife, Janie, is improving each day from her triple by-pass surgery. She did a better job caring for me when I was operated on than I am taking care of her. I plan to scramble eggs tomorrow for my first time. I am so glad when some nice lady brings food over because I know it will be better than my cooking.

Thanks for your love and prayers.
Love ya’s,
Fred

Weekly Prayer Message, April 19, 2010

Hi prayer team,

Thanks for your prayers. Jan is coming along well after her triple by-pass surgery. She wants me here close and I am learning to cook some things. I must say that being a “caregiver” is not in my natural line, but I am so glad to see Janie having a chance at a normal life which she hasn’t had for years.

Prayers:

1. Jim Murphy just had surgery on a lump in his throat.

2. Emmett, a brother who sings with Loyed Walker’s ministry needs prayer.

3. Brenda Stutzman is having a lot of physical problems.

4. Carl Johnson in on the improvement list. PTL!

This is an important week in preparation for the Indy 500:

1. Tuesday morning will be a meeting of the administration team for Indy

a. Pray for wisdom on how to deal with some changes.

2. Friday night will be our Advisory Board meeting at Community of Faith church in Carterville.

a. We will be working on the Indy 500.

Remember Dave and Peg Maragni as they are off site for three weeks to get some needed refreshing from their church position. Pray the Lord will restore them to the level they need to be.

Thanks for your prayers.

Love ya’s,
Fred

Indy is fast approaching - May 28th, 29th & 30th!

Gentlemen, Great Men of God,

It is time to START YOUR ENGINES for the Indy 500!!!!!!!!! May 28th, 29th & 30TH! What a great place to witness! They have an awesome parade for our clowns and Georgetown Street works great for the night crowd. Then on Sunday, we can reach out to all the fans going into the race. It is also a great place for fathers to take their sons and then take the boys to the infield to see the historic car museum. As a boy, I remember listening to the Indy 500 on the radio. I never would have dreamed the day would come that we would be going there to witness for our Lord.

Just before Easter, my wife had triple by-pass heart surgery. I have always shared that our priorities should be God first, family second and the ministry third. Well, at this time my wife needs me here with her. We have also recently moved to Swansea, Illinois to be near our kids, grandkids and great grandkids. With Jan in the healing process and as well as trying to get settled in our new home and life here, I am having to spend much time out of the office. Therefore I feel that I must turn over the planning and promotion for the Indy 500 Outreach to our administration team.

Our administrative team consists of Roger Lipe, Dave Munson, Mark Jordan and David Maragni. These men have agreed to step up and take charge of the planning and promotion of the event. I am calling on you men to step up with them and make sure we have a strong witness at the Indy. These are tough times for our country and that makes it a great time to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. The old song says “On Christ the solid rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand.” How true that is today here in the United States and the world. Please, don’t let this opportunity pass without a witness for our Lord.

I am praying for a mighty outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Bring every man you can as there will be enough heathen to go around. More information will be coming out next week on the particulars for the event.

I would sure appreciate your prayers for my wife. I have found that I know nothing about cooking or anything domestic. I am doing my best.

Thanks for stepping up!!

Love ya’s,
Fred
Isaiah 6:8

Weekly Prayer, Feb 12, 2010

Hi prayer team,

Thanks for your prayers. Jan is recuperating and doing well day by day. She likes for me to stay close as this gives her more security and can have me help her with what she needs.

We need prayer for the upcoming Indy 500. We have some issues about some of the accommodation aspects. Please pray the Lord opens the "doors" He would have open and show us the way. Please pray the men of NGL will step up and take on the Indy 500 for our Lord.

Since we are going through the problems regarding Jan's health and our moving into our "new" home, I ask that you please please pray for our administrative team as they continue to work on the details for the Indy 500. I am also having to go down home to take care of problems on the farm when I have someone to stay with Janie.

Thanks,

Love ya's,
Fred