Monday, April 20, 2020

IT'S JUST TOO MUCH Look to God! Prayer Update 19th April 2020



EXHORTATION ๐Ÿ’•

๐Ÿ’  LET US LOOK TO GOD!

We have been silent for four weeks and its not that we have "fallen off the face of the earth" but simply pausing and listening to what God has to say to us and through us. 

There is plethora of information out there bombarding the airways and people are simply not able to process it all.  You hardly know what to believe or what will standout as being helpful.  We also needed that time to process what would be significant enough for people to invest time to listen to or read. 

If we are not careful the events around us may cause division among God's people for example:

  • The NPO act in T&T
  • Pre-Tribulation, Mid-Tribulation or Post-Tribulation Rapture debates
  • Helpful vaccine and Chip implant vs. Mark of the Beast
  • 5G vs Covid-19
  • To fellowship withing the parameters vs. Suspension of services
  • One cup vs. multiple cups 
There have been wave after wave of divisive issues affecting and dividing believers. 

Please bear Luke 11:17 in mind:


But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, โ€œEvery kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and a divided household falls.

Above all that is happening around may we remember our DUTY to be:

"Eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 

(Remembering this, that:)

There is one body and one Spiritโ€”just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your callโ€” one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all."  (Eph. 4:3-6)

Amid all the "noise" let us more than ever look to God and hear what He is saying.


THANKSGIVING ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿพ

๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿพ SUPPORT

Glory to God for the facilitating two way-support!  Over the past four weeks God has been pouring into us and we have had the pleasure to pour into others.

Lydia prepping a meal to assist a family

We wish to thank Jehovah Jireh for His miraculous provision.  We also thank those of you who have heeded His call to share practically.  We thank in advance those who have promised to support notwithstanding the current situation. 
For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister. (Hebrews 6:10)



Thank you ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿพ 


๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿพ  ELECTRONIC MINISTRY WITH BETHESDA GOSPEL HALL


On Sun 19th April we had the honour of virtual fellowship and opportunity to minister with Bethesda Gospel Hall, Laventille, Trinidad.  

We were joined by 56 believers from other assemblies and denominations in Trinidad, Guyana, Grenada, Barbados, Antigua and the USA (there may have been other countries represented that we are uncertain of.) 

Elder Jerome Small hosted the Zoom meeting, Keron and Zyndi Isacc led worship and Adane Dyer presented a special.  The topic of the exhortation was "Loving God II" and can still be view online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7l_RbVKvYU

Ministering online 190420 - With my new lock-down look... 

This was very new ground for us but by the grace of God he enabled us to do the recorded broadcast.   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the channel so that YouTube can advertise enabling others to be drawn to the word of God.

Special thanks to Reuben for his much needed technical support and sound engineering expertise.  

Glory to God

๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿพ  BREAKING OF BREAD 

Also on Sun 19th April we were able to remember the Lord in His death, burial and resurrection, along with Pastor Lionel Douglas and the saints at Christian Brethren Assemblies, D'Abadie Gospel Hall and Valencia Fellowship.  
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Breaking of Bread with CBM and affiliates 190420

We praise God for the opportunity.


๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿพ  ONLINE INTERACTION

Our online interaction continued unabated during our silent time. God enabled us to continue to pray and minister electronically on WhatsApp and other media. We both gave and received encouragement that really blessed our hearts.


PRAYER ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ


 ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ RAE-ANN 
    Rae-Ann continues her online classes where the great grades continue to flow in.  She is constantly supported by Lydia as they are almost ALWAYS on video chat ...  (Sometimes I am just passing by and all I hear is "Daddy!"  followed by copious instructions).  You would think that I sent her away for four years and that I have one less boss ๐Ÿ˜...  

    It's as if Rae-Ann still lives here or that we live by Auntie Sherry and Uncle Calvin. ...  I even had to sit in and be silent on one or two online exams.  Praise God yes, ... Its all good. ๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ˜˜  Love you Rae ๐Ÿ˜ (She'll get me for this) ... hehehe
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    ๐Ÿƒ      Screen shot from video chat 

    Please remember her in prayer. 


    ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ PRAYER FOR OUR ASSEMBLIES

    Please remember our assemblies ... that we continue with the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.


    ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ THE ESSENTIAL WORKERS AMONG US

    Please remember the Health Workers, Defence Force & Protective Services, Drivers, Sanitation Workers, Bank Staff and others who perform essential services among our believers.

     ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ THE CRITICAL WORKERS WHO WORK FROM HOME

    Please remember those who have to continue to work from home as critical duties are performed under less that ideal conditions.

    ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ BELIEVERS WHO ARE AT RISK


    Please remember believers who are falling prey to not making their faith contagious.   Pray that we will use every opportunity to cause God's word to go viral. 


    ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ YOUNG PEOPLE

    Remember our youth as there is more time on their hands and temptation may be stronger around this time.  Lets also engage them in unique and wholesome activity.


    ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ CAMPING ACTIVITIES 



    • Trinidad
    • St. Vincent, 
    • Barbados, 
    • The USA 
    • Other areas where we have not yet been called to serve at camps.
    Let us remember the plans that still need to be put in place just in case the situation changes and camp is on during the August/Summer period. 

    ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ THOSE AFFECTED BY COVID-19

    Please let us specially remember our dear brothers and sisters who have been diagnosed, covid-19 positive, both here and abroad.  Please also remember their family members.  

    ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ  THANK YOU

    Thank you again for your continued prayerful support. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ

    22 comments:

    1. You have been honouring God and He will definitely jpnoir you!

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      1. Thank you very much ... Cant see who this is though

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    2. God bless you and your family abunfantly as you labour for Him!
      Stephen Frederick

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    3. Thank you for this update. I will try my best to be more involved with this.
      -Kayla Samuel

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    4. May God continue to bless you and the family.

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      1. Thank you ... Please remember us in prayer ... Who is this though?

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    5. The Lord continue to bless you and your ministy and family bro Rod. Great work

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      1. Thank you ... Thank you for your continued prayer

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    6. May God continue to bless encourage and keep you and your family.

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      1. Thank you very much for your blessings ... Please let me know who this is.

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    7. We are on the front line with you brother. God bless and keep you

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    8. Thanks for your support I Douglas ... Really appreciated

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    9. Keep up the good work, and may God bless you and grant you uncommon favour as you serve Him

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    10. May God continue to guide your path.Thank you for helping us to pray intelligently.

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    11. God continue to bless you and your ministrys.So much to pray for indeed.God supplieth and knows.Will keep you and your family in prayer.

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      1. Thank you Sister Helen... Your prayer and consistency is well appreciated...

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