Bartimaeus Baptist Temple

Why do we do this every week?  Some might wonder, so I’ll try to explain.  The tradition of allowing time during each service for prayer requests is common to many churches, and I suppose that it has been a practice at BBT as long as it has existed.

Shortly after Linda and I began coming in 2008, the pastor asked me to build us a web site, which I was happy to do.  I imagined more than just a source of information about the church.  I saw potential for an online extension of our community.  I created a page for prayer requests and began transcribing our Sunday sessions so that we could all refer to them in our personal prayer time throughout the week.

Pastor David seemed to like this, so I kept doing it.  Over time we also began to emphasize the importance of thanking the Lord for the good things He gives us in addition to listing our requests.  we starting putting that first, and I dutifully kept transcribing.  We are a church with more than the usual challenges, and I think it is important for the world to see that we still find reason to thank and praise our Lord for what He does in our lives.  I try to be careful not to reveal too much, since this is a platform truly open to the world.

And so we begin.  Rejoice with us and pray with us.

Cathy’s brother is starting to get out some and they enjoyed spending time with him last week.  Cindy enjoyed time with family and she got some wood for her fireplace.  Cathy was able to get a good deal on gas.  I enjoyed an early gift of birthday treats from my sister.  Anita is thankful to be doing well with dialysis.

Pray for Pris and Kimi.  Remember Priscilla’s sister Jo as she is facing side-affects from her chemotherapy.  Cathy asks prayer for the Bowling family, friends of hers who have covid cases in the family.  The daughter also has lupus.  Pray for the Gibson family and Harvest Oaks Church.  As of last night’s Facebook post, Jay is improving and may be sent home with oxygen.  His brother is recovering.  June is home on oxygen and struggling.  Several in the church had it and they canceled services for a wile.  Everyone is getting better.  Pray for Cindy’s sister Char who may have covid and lives with several family members.  Pray for Don as she continues testing to get on the kidney transplant eligibility list.  Barbara A is still in a lot of pain.  Kay asked for prayer.

Be an answer to prayer this week.

Larry

Rejoice with us and pray with us.

Cathy’s brother is back home. April enjoyed Christmas with a new friend. Kimi enjoyed being with family and friends. One in particular for whom she has asked us to tpray is doing well. Leann is about to finish her first graduate course. Cathy enjoyed time with family and a good friend. Priscilla also enjoyed time with family. She got the medical treatment she needed. Little Charlie is doing much better. Debra got her new medication. Pastor Daryl is thankful for answered prayer in his family. He is visiting with us today. Brenda enjoyed time with family and praises the Lord that they are doing well. Don enjoyed connecteing with a former coworker and learning that he is doing well. He is also on dialysis.

April’s great niece has had a return of cancer. Kimi asks prayer for a friend who had her boyfriend pass away. Pray for Kimi and Priscilla. Leann asks prayer for her mom who is having more trouble with her kidneys, which may be failing. Debra is concerned about trying the new medication how that she has it due to possible interactions and side effects. Pray for Gary as he still needs therapy now that he is home. Leann has some upcoming medical appointments. Keep praying for Priscilla’s sister Jo, diagnosed with acute leukemia. Pray for my family.

Be an answer to prayer this week!

Larry

Kimi called me this morning to say that Priscilla’s sister Jo was taken to the hospital Friday night.  I didn’t catch all the details but she is now septic.  Pray for her and for the family.  Pray especially for Priscilla.

Rejoice with us and pray with us.

We are so thankful that we still have our church and it appears that nothing was taken. Cathy’s brother Gary is getting into a rehab center and appears to be getting better. We’re thankful that Kimi and Kenneth are ok. Cindy enjoyed time with her family. Debra was approved for the medication she has been prescribed. Leann started her masters program last Monday. Brenda is thankful that she has not had an accident with her bus in some tight places. She is thankful that she still has her job.

Anita asks prayer for her daughter’s mother-in-law back in hospital due to low oxygen. Anita is awaiting portable oxygen. Kimi asks prayer for a friend Dian who is ill. Cathy asks prayer for Peggy. She got ahead of me and i lost the details. Pray for her brother Gary. Debra is hoping for financial assistance in order to get the medication she was prescribed. Barbara A is still in a lot of pain. Anita’s aunt has a doctor appoitnment tomorrow. Leann’s mom is having migraines. Keep praying for little Charlie who lost her parents in an accident and is still recovering from her injuries. Pray for Abbie who is facing medical issues. Remember Dede. Brenda asks prayer for BJ. Priscilla is in severe pain. Pray for her strength. Pray for the family of the police officer who was shot. Pray for the man who broke into our church.

Be an answer to prayer this week!

Larry

Give thanks with us and pray with us.

We are thankful that we have a place to meet and that we are able to be here.  I am thankful to be living in this country.  With all of it’s problems, there is still no better place to be.  Cathy is thankful that her cousin Sarah is now with Jesus and no longer suffering.  She asks prayers for the family.  Debra is thankful to be here and for our Savior.  Cindy is thankful for family and friends and a good week.  Anita expressed similar thoughts.  Both also made special mention of the church.  She’s thankful for a warm blanket.  Brenda is thankful that her mom is happy in her new home.  She is thankful for her job and getting to know a coworker better.  Don is thankful that dialysis is available to preserve his life.  He is thankful that his employer is taking care of him.

Cindy asks prayer for her cousin who is in ICU and on dialysis due to covid complications.  I can’t quite make out the name.  Her organs are failing.  Pray for the husband of 43 years, Bill.  Cathy asks prayer for a nephew who will be hosting both sides of his family for Thanksgiving.  I think his name is Pat.  Debra asks prayer that arrangements can be made so that she can afford the medication that has been prescribed for her.  We pray for her healing so that she will not need it.  Brenda asks prayer for her friend’s brother James, recovering from covid.  Remember Dede.  Priscilla and Kimi were home, sick.  Cindy asks prayer for a friend, Ryan, with family troubles.

Have a grateful Thanksgiving!

Larry