HOSPITALIZED - Prayer Update: October 5 to October 18, 2020

 

EXHORTATION 💕

💝  SIX THINGS YOU MUST DO DURING COURTSHIP

Too many people are still "courting trouble" by using courtship as an "unmasking tool", whilst others (who now know better from prior knowledge or our YouTube videos on "unmasking") still have trouble figuring out what to do during courtship.   

God expects, during this wonderful period, that couples would comfort and build up one another for marriage, whilst they discuss details and make concrete plans for the wedding as well as firm investments for their marriage. 

1st Thessalonians 5:

11 Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing

"Let us be deliberate and purpose driven during courtship."

'It sis better to die single than to live in a bad marriage'

If you are going to have an effective comforting courtship:

1. Synchronize Ministries

2. Plan and Organize

3. Discuss and Decide

4. Bond and Socialize

5. Pray and Listen

6. Attend Counselling

Premarital relationships or “courtships” can be challenging or overwhelming sometimes. However, it is necessary that we have a clear understanding of what we should be doing during courtship.  

"Let us be deliberate and purpose driven during courtship."

[The entire presentation can be viewed below in this blog.]

THANKSGIVING 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

🙌🏾 We give God thanks for the opportunity to celebrate 54 on October 13.

Dinner was served at 2030 hrs. at "La Casa Buena Vista".  Compliments to the Chef, "Senora Lydia". 

A toast to "54" and expanding shirts!

Lydia wanted to ensure that we were true to Isaiah 52:7 and Romans 10:15 - How lovely on the mountains.... 

She sent me for a pedicure for my birthday.  Trust me when I tell you my feet looked worse before. 

PRAYER 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

🙏🏾HOSPITALIZED

Please remember Lydia's father in prayer he has been hospitalized and is currently undergoing tests to determine the cause of his symptoms.

The latest update (21/10/20).  He was moved to the Arima Hospital in the new wing designated for Covid-19 patients.  His tests came back and he is Covid NEGATIVE.  He is being moved back to the Port Of Spain General Hospital for further observation and treatment.  

🙏🏾 CAR

Please continue to remember us in prayer since there was an issue with the pay-sheet with our  payment which caused delays in printing the cheque.  God is always on time. 

🙏🏾 RAE-ANN

Rae-Ann is currently visiting with her Auntie Tessa for a change of environment to combat the effects of "cabin fever" due to the Covid-19 restrictions and measures. 

She still continues to excel in the area of her academic pursuits.

Please remember her in your prayer. 

 

MINISTRY⛪ ⛪ ⛪ 

⛪ THE HUSBAND MINISTRY

Trying to fulfill my #1 earthly ministry

What can I say? I guess I can still get down... but could I get back up? 😁

⛪ PRISON MINISTRY

We are still formulating a plan to minister to the inmates on the required device.

⛪ VIRTUAL CHURCH

⛪ On Sunday, October 11, we visited the virtual meeting at Bethel Gospel Chapel in East Orange, New Jersey.   

⛪ On Sunday, October 18, we had the honour of ministering at Bethesda Gospel Hall in Laventille, Trinidad via the zoom platform. 

Ministering via zoom at Bethesda 

⛪ SIS JASMIN SIMMONS

Online storytelling with Sis Jasmin continued during this period.  

Sis Jasmin Simmons "The Israelite woman"

You can catch up with her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jasmin.simmons.731

⛪ REUBEN

Reuben continues to use his expertise to assist with the video productions.   Please remember him with regard to spiritual development and in his quest for a job within the area of his field. 

The sound engineer and producer at work.

⛪ CADETS

On Wednesday, October 7,  we assisted Pastor Alva Corbin as he joined Ahfichia Maynard and Leonard Kennedy in holy matrimony at the First Capital Park in St Joseph. 

Lydia and I also had the honour of giving the bride away and walking her down the path respectively. 

Reub pitched in with the prep of the venue

The residents at the gazebo willingly obliged to allow us to use their home. 

I am sure the gazebo residents appreciated our domestic services 😀

A well trained Cadet can slow march in heels... 

Prayer for the Bride and Groom

The Bride and Groom Striking a pose with the "Mother Giver"

⛪ SINGLES CAMP

We are pressing ahead to get things off the ground for the virtual singles' seminar which we are recommending be pushed back to November 27 to November 29, via zoom. 

Registration details will be out soon.

⛪ ELECTRONIC MINISTRY

⛪ YOU-TUBE

During the period under review two videos were posted on YouTube.  

You may click here to view. 

How to avoid false expectations.

Click here to view

Six things you must do during courtship

Stay tuned for the live question and answer session to follow.

🙌🏾💕 THANK YOU

We sincerely thank those who have been led to support us financially, your gifts were timely and they were used as God led.

Thank you again for your continued prayerful support. 🙏🏾💕💞🙏🏾

BACK TO PRISON MINISTRY - Prayer Update September 21st to October 4th 2020

 

EXHORTATION 💕

💝  HOW TO UNMASK A POTENTIAL PARTNER III

Too many times we miss the opportunities to observe potential marriage partners. Sometimes we make the observation but we are unable to interpret what we observe.

Let us learn what to look for and how to interpret what we see so that we can make informed decisions about our choice for a life partner. 

James Ch. 3

16 For where envy and self-seeking exists, confusion and every evil thing are there.

17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy.

18 Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.

"Let us see what they are showing us"

'You can't change a person, only God can'

Selfishness, (the "opposite of Love") is the basis of 99% of, if not, all marital issues.  You can observe selfishness before you get into a relationship.  However, note that, no one is 100% selfless.

Whilst observing a potential boyfriend or girlfriend you must seriously consider:

• Can YOU live with the traits they are showing you, for the rest of your life?
• How do YOU measure up to Biblical standards?
• Do YOU honestly see YOURSELF as ‘the person’ for the kind of person you want?

"Let us see what they are showing us!"

[This is a  glimpse of Part three of 'How to unmask a potential partner'.  The full sermon can be viewed on our YouTube channel.  Subscribe, like, share and hit that notification bell].

THANKSGIVING 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

🙌🏾 CAR

We give God thanks for the loan of another vehicle and continue to give God thanks for the families that make sacrifices to ensure that we remain mobile.  God is no man's debtor.  Let us continue to pray for God's blessings upon them.

With regard to the Nissan Navara that we were praying about God said "Nicer Opportunities" (NO) in relation to that one.  😁  By the time I made further enquiries it was already sold.  We are still looking for a four wheel drive vehicle, appropriate for the ministry. 

With regard to the payment for the accident from the comptroller of accounts, the cheque has to be written and sent to the risk management department for collection.  The officer there indicated that they do not write cheques in October. 

PRAYER 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

🙏🏾LYDIA

Among other things, Lydia assists family members with virtual school.

Lydia and Emma at Virtual School

 

MINISTRY⛪ ⛪ ⛪ 

⛪ BACK TO PRISON

Prison Ministry was stopped by the Prison Service since the pandemic was announced. 

We got a call from Bro Francis last week requesting the supply of videos for the spiritual development of the inmates.

So we have the clearance to go "back to prison" as soon as we can.  

Glory to God!

⛪ VIRTUAL CHURCH

⛪ On Sunday, September 27, we had the pleasure of ministering virtually to the saints at Bethel Gospel Chapel in East Orange, New Jersey.   

Ministering virtually at Bethel's meeting

⛪ On Sunday, October 4, we also joined the saints at Tunapuna Gospel Hall for their morning service,  Dayrells Road Sunday School in Barbados and Olivet Gospel Hall Sunday School, Trinidad.

⛪ SIS JASMIN SIMMONS

Online storytelling with Sis Jasmin continued during this period.  

You can catch up with her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jasmin.simmons.731

⛪ CADETS

On Wednesday, October 7, God willing the Ex-cadet and her fiancé will be joined in holy matrimony.  Brother Alva Corbin will be the marriage Officer. 

⛪ SINGLES CAMP

We are pressing ahead to get things off the ground for the virtual singles' seminar to be held from October 30 to November 1, via zoom. 

Registration details will be out soon.

⛪ ELECTRONIC MINISTRY

🙏🏾 YOU-TUBE

The third and final video on "Unmasking Potential Partners" was posted on YouTube on Sunday, October 4.

🙏🏾💕 THANK YOU

We sincerely thank those who have been led to support us financially, your gifts were timely and they were used as God led.

Thank you again for your continued prayerful support. 🙏🏾💕💞🙏🏾