"EXTENSION" - Prayer Update: July 22, 2021 to Sept 28, 2021

 

BRIEF PRAYER UPDATE 💕

👐  EXTENSION

Due to operations setback at the hospital we have been led to extend our stay until January 4th in the first instant. 

THANKSGIVING 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

🙏🏾 LET US GIVE GOD THE PRAISE!

So far we have been able to do many medical tests.  Some results more positive than others.  We have received medication and there has been some improvements.

Among the tests done was an ECG and it showed that my heart was in the "correct place" 😂 and all was well there (so I received alternative meds for my chest issues).  I have had no additional ocular seizures however, the MRI scan has been applied for and I am standing by for the date.  

They are monitoring some masses in one of Lydia's breasts, which they believe are benign.  Being a cancer survivor they want to be absolutely sure so further tests are due to confirm those results.   

Glory to God for His goodness toward us this far.

🙌🏾 RAE-ANN

We thank God that Rae has been doing exceptionally well and is coming to the end of her first two years.  However, God has not yet revealed the blessings that are ahead with regard to possible scholarships or acceptance in the next university.

PRAYER 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

🙌🏾 COMPUTER

Lydia's computer, (our ministry's admin machine) that has been keeping us afloat while mine was on half throttle is now limping along and showing symptoms of giving up the ghost.

🙌🏾 CAMERA

Please keep us in prayer about the acquisition of a camera to continue our YouTube ministry since the phone is showing signs of not being able to function effectively in that regard.

MINISTRY⛪ ⛪ ⛪ 

⛪ MINISTRY AND EVANGELISM

During the period under review, the following were the major ministry events:

• Marriage counselling
• Graduation ceremony 
• Christian Union Ch., T'dad - Relationship Seminar 
• Bethel Gospel Chapel, USA - Ministry
• Jerningham Junction Gospel Hall, T'dad - Seminar
• Langham Preaching, Trinidad - Seminar
• Hillcrest Gospel Chapel, USA - Ministry / Series 
• ISCF - Camp 
• Ebenezer Gospel Hall, Trinidad - Zoom Ministry
• Tobago CBA - Camp
• Good Tidings Gospel Chapel, USA - Ministry
• CAC Trinidad - Camps
• Grace Gospel Chapel, USA - Ministry 
• Bethesda - Zoom Ministry

Continue to remember us in prayer for continuing activities:

• Grace Gospel Chapel (Harlem)
• Hillcrest Gospel Chapel (Queens)
• Bethany Gospel Chapel (Fenimore St, Brooklyn)
• Fenimore St. Gospel Chapel (Brooklyn)
• Bronx Gospel Hall (Bronx)
• Central Bible Chapel (Palisade) 
• Good Tiding Gospel Chapel (Brooklyn)

For our brothers and sisters in the USA with whom we have not yet connected, see you soon God willing. 

Please remember this ministry in Prayer. 

🙌🏾💕 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. 🙏🏾💕💞🙏🏾

"HE HAS DONE GREAT THINGS" - Prayer Update: May 16, 2021 to July 21, 2021

 

EXHORTATION 💕

💝  UNDERSTANDING MEN

 "And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ." – 

Ephesians 4:32

If we are going to be kind and have compassion for one another we need to have a reasonable understanding of each other.  We are in a battle and the battle is hotter now than ever before.  It is now more critical that we fortify our spheres of influence.  That fortification must begin with OUR MEN who have the responsibility of being the head our basic units i.e. our homes. 

We are addressing this at this point because men are widely misunderstood to the detriment of our families and by extension, our communities and our world. 

• Men hurt.
• Being fatherless affects how men deal with hurt.
• His anger, insecurities and self esteem can affect everyone. 
• Society has a skewed view of manhood.
• Hurt people hurt people.  

We must therefore treat with our men according to knowledge. 

Let us understand our men so that we can fortify our families!

FAMILY UPDATE 👪 

🙏🏾 WE ARE HERE SAFELY IN THE USA!

On Thursday July 8, 2021 we arrived in the USA for medical treatment.  We intend to be heavily involved in ministry while we are here. 

We have medical appointments August 16th God willing.  Please remember us in prayer. 

Mummy is here!

Good, now that you are here... 

🙌🏾 RAE-ANN

Rae completed her summer courses with a 'straight A's bang' and the maintenance of a 4.0 GPA. 

School fees for her final semester of her Associates Degree has been fully paid.  Glory to God!

Up next would be her final two years to complete her Undergraduate Degree.  This process begins in January God willing and we are praying for a full scholarship or total funding for this new and more costly level.  

🙌🏾 LYDIA

Lydia is doing fine as she continues to assist her sister Tessa, with the settling in process at her recently acquired home (where we are currently staying).

She would also be seeing the medical personnel to get the tests that she was referred by her GP for.

"Lydia #2" has lost a spiritual daddy.  Uncle Harry (Dowlath) was peacefully promoted to Glory and was laid to rest on Tuesday June 22, 2021.  Let us continue to remember the family in prayer. 

🙌🏾 REUBEN

Reuben seems to be enjoying his independent life and has learned quickly to "bubble a pot".  He shows off his culinary skills at our daily devotions apart from calling mummy from time to time for a quick tutorial.  He also has Granny, Aunty Ruth, Aunty Ashika and Aunty Jasmin on standby. 

Reuben hit his quarter century on the day we left for the USA (08th July 2021).  Please feel free to reach out to him and positively encourage him. 

He is still working at home on his own business projects while seeking formal employment to finance his trade.

Please remember us in prayer with these prayer requests. 

What is he doing here?

It's a wrap!

Sunday Lunch

THANKSGIVING 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

🙌🏾 COMPUTER

Two days before embarking on this trip the limping computer "gave up the ghost".  

Glory to God for His provision and Saints who were moved to give toward the purchase of the new machine on which I am currently writing this blog. 

🙌🏾 TRANSPORT

God has done it again!  God has moved the heart of a brother and fellow labourer to lend us his vehicle for the duration of our stay here.  Glory to God!  We praise God also for the brother who facilitated the transaction. 

PRAYER 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

🙏🏾 COUNSELLING & PERSONAL EVANGELISM

I am currently counselling a couple with the hope of not only assisting them with their issues but also leading them to Christ.

MINISTRY⛪ ⛪ ⛪ 

⛪ MINISTRY AND EVANGELISM

During the period under review, the following were the major ministry events:

• Bethesda - FBH
• Olivet Gospel Hall - Ministry
• Devine Glory - FBH
• Funerals
• Pillars of Truth - Youth Forum
• Men’s session USA - Men's Forum
• Ebenezer Gospel Hall - FBH
• Maranatha Gospel Hall - Ministry
• Christian Union Church - Relationship Seminar 
• Carnbee Gospel Hall - Ministry
• Signal Hill Secondary School - Final Assembly

Our ministry assignment bookings for the duration of our stay in the USA are almost filled.  We still have some ministry activities from home, in which we are engaged, via Zoom.  

Our USA assignments so far include:

• Grace Gospel Chapel (Harlem)
• Hillcrest Gospel Chapel (Queens)
• Fenimore St. Gospel Chapel (Brooklyn)
• Good Tiding Gospel Chapel (Brooklyn) 
• Bethel Gospel Chapel (East Orange)
• Bronx Gospel Hall (Bronx)

For our brothers and sisters in the USA with whom we have not yet connected, see you soon God willing. 

Please remember this ministry in Prayer. 

⛪ SISTER JASMIN

Sis Jasmin (Auntie J) continues the online story telling as well as Sunday school ministry at home and abroad via Zoom.

⛪ YOU-TUBE

We will be looking into the challenge of the YouTube ministry without Reuben our sound engineer and producer. 

🙌🏾💕 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. 🙏🏾💕💞🙏🏾

"MY LITERAL LAMPS ARE IN PERIL" - Prayer Update: March 30, to May 15, 2021

 

EXHORTATION 💕

💝  FIX YOUR EYES!

 "The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light.  Matt 6:22

"The light of the body" ... - Just before this reference to the "eye" Jesus made the point about our duty to fix the affections on heavenly things - 

He then uses the eye to illustrate that when the eye is directed steadily toward an object, and is in health, or is "single", everything is clear and plain. If it wonders to different objects, and is not fixed and focused on one, or is diseased, nothing is seen clearly.  Everything is dim and confused. The entire body, therefore, is unstable. 

The eye regulates the motion of the body. To have an object distinctly in view is necessary in order to correct and regulate action. 

In order to be steady, I believe that tight-rope walkers, fix the eye on some object ahead of them, and look steadily at it.  If they should look down on the rope or the people, they might fall.  So Jesus says, in order that the conduct may be right, it is important to fix your affections on heaven. Having the affections there - having your eye of faith single, steady, unwavering - your conduct will be consistent.

Let us keep our eyes fixed!

FAMILY UPDATE 👪 

🙏🏾 My Eyes!

 "The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light".  Matt 6:22

In a literal sense, there is a risk of my lamps being dimmed.  As mentioned before, I have floaters in my left eye.  At this time the situation has escalated to periodically having 50% vision in my eyes.  

I was strongly advised by one of our mentors, who happens to be an Optometric physician, that I should immediately see an Ophthalmologist because it is possible that the retina can become detached from the back of the eye. 

The public healthcare system here in T&T for those issues usually take some time.   As the country's public health facilities are currently stretched with the pandemic issues, it is unlikely that this would be treated with the urgency it deserves. 

We have been praying about the situation and we feel guided to:

1. See a local Ophthalmologist (We got an appointment on Monday God willing, due to a cancellation they had... Glory to God)

2. Prepare to leave T&T soon to have a possible operation/treatment abroad due to the prohibitive cost here.

We covet your fervent prayer in this regard since, although cheaper, there is still a significant cost involved. 

🙌🏾 Rae-Ann

Rae ended this semester with a 'straight A's bang' and the maintenance of a 4.0 GPA. 

Our next fund raiser (for school fees) was scheduled for June 25, 2021.   However due to the prevailing circumstances we may be unable to have the fundraiser. 

🙌🏾 Lydia

Lydia continues to be the glue that holds us all together notwithstanding her own medical needs.

Please remember us in prayer with these prayer requests. 

THANKSGIVING 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

🙌🏾 Reuben

Reuben's fundraiser was a resounding success.  He got the required finances.  

We sincerely thank those who prayed, contributed and patronized. 

PRAYER 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

🙏🏾 NEW RESPONSIBILITY

 

Please remember us in prayer as I take on the challenge of being Chairman of the Christian Assemblies Camps Board.

🙏🏾 COMPUTER

Please remember us in prayer regarding a new computer. 

🙏🏾 MARRIAGE COUNSELLING

I am currently counselling a couple.  The intended date of the wedding is May 31, 2021.  Please keep us in your prayer.

MINISTRY⛪ ⛪ ⛪ 

⛪ MINISTRY AND EVANGELISM

During the period under review, the following were the major ministry events:

⛪ Olivet Gospel Hall - FBH - (Belle Vue)

⛪ Ebenezer Gospel Hall (Woodbrook)

⛪ Bethesda Gospel Hall (Laventille)

⛪ Lydia's Family - Cottage Meetings (Aboud Cir.)

⛪ Bethel Pentecostal Young Leaders' Retreat

Bethel Pentecostal Young Leaders' Retreat April 10, 2021

Cottage meeting April 18, 2021

Cottage meeting May 2, 2021

We missed a few appointments during the period under review due to two weeks of quarantine as Reuben had a lift with someone who later tested positive for Covid 19. 

⛪ SISTER JASMIN

Sis Jasmin (Auntie J) continues the online story telling as well as Sunday school ministry here and in Barbados.

⛪ YOU-TUBE

We have been having challenges with the YouTube broadcasts.  Hopefully they will be restarted soon. 

🙌🏾💕 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. 🙏🏾💕💞🙏🏾

NO MORE TEENAGERS - Prayer Update: February 08, to March 29, 2021

 

EXHORTATION 💕

💝  PRAISE GOD!

PRAISE not only invites GOD'S PRESENCE (Ps. 22:3), but it also attracts YOUNG PEOPLE.

Psalm 92 – [Author unknown]

A Psalm. A Song for the Sabbath day.

 

1 It is good to give thanks to the Lord,

And to sing praises to Your name, O Most High;
2 To declare Your lovingkindness in the morning,  And Your faithfulness every night,
3 On an instrument of ten strings, On the lute, And on the harp, With harmonious sound.
4 For You, Lord, have made me glad through Your work; I will triumph in the works of Your hands.

'PRAISE GOD as you REST in Christ's finished work EVERYDAY'

What is Praise?

Praise is 'Approval, commendation or applause, on account of, by reason of or in respect of an EXHIBITION of character or operation. 

What is the difference between Praise and Worship?

"Worship" is the spirit's occupation with God just because of faith in Him concerning who He is, while "Praise" is because of something done.  

This psalm used three W's which should inform our praise:

1. Why to praise God

2. hoW to praise God

3. When to praise God 

Let us give praise to the Lord for His love and faithfulness.

[The entire presentation would be on YouTube eventually.]

FAMILY UPDATE 👪 

It has been almost 2 months since our last update and we do apologize to those who have been asking for updates.  This was due to circumstances beyond our control. 

We continue to thank you for your support as God has been blessing us.  This week we are preparing for the first of two fundraising initiatives.  The first, this Friday God willing, to assist Reuben with his trade.  The second would be Friday June 25th God willing, to assist with school fees for Rae-Ann.

🙌🏾 Rae-Ann

Rae continues to maintain her 4.0 GPA and her aunts, family members, our faithful friends, the Maranatha Sisters and the assembly at East Orange continue to take care of her.  For which we are very grateful. 

Rae-Ann received the US$1,000.00 dollar grant which represents a partial scholarship.  

She is at the stage however where she is yearning to spend her next break at home.  Please remember us in this regard. 

🙌🏾 Reuben

Reuben is still job hunting while sharpening his skills and doing small production jobs.

🙌🏾 Lydia

Lydia celebrated her birthdate at the beginning of this period also.

Thank you again for your much appreciated support. 

THANKSGIVING 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

"NO MORE TEENAGERS!" 

🙌🏾 BIRTHDAY

Rae-Ann has completed her 20th year of life as she celebrates her birthdate today.  We thank God taking our family through to the point where we have "NO MORE TEENAGERS" as we I look forward to the time when we would say "no more offspring in the nest" ... 😂

PRAYER 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

🙏🏾UNCLE ALVA

Uncle Alva is still flat in bed but his spirits were high when we visited last week.   

The Caribbean brethren have decided to honour Uncle Alva and Auntie Evette for their long and meritorious service to the assemblies in T&T and abroad.  

The service is a CBAC initiative and will be held on Sunday April 11, at 4:30pm.  Look out for the Zoom link.  You are also invited to make a financial contribution. 

🙏🏾 BREAKFAST QUE FUNDRAISER

 

Please remember us in prayer regarding this event which takes place on Friday April 02, 

Tickets are on sale.

The menu is out 

The PICKUP VENUE HAS CHANGED:

• Pick up is now at our home at Buena Vista Street East, St Joseph  (the last house on the left)

• Those who wish to pick up their Breakfast at Olivet Gospel Hall, Belle Vue, St James may clearly indicate their preference.

New Venue #56 Buena Vista Street East

🙏🏾 COMPUTER

 

Please remember us in prayer regarding a new computer. 

🙏🏾 SHARON GOSPEL HALL 

We covet your prayer for a series of monthly sessions for the young people which is currently underway.  We are dealing with ways to overcome specific sensitive addictions. 

MINISTRY⛪ ⛪ ⛪ 

⛪ MINISTRY AND EVANGELISM

During the period under review, the following were the major ministry events:

⛪ Herman Gospel Hall (Sangre Grande)

⛪ Maranatha Gospel Hall - FBH - (Arima)

⛪ Ebenezer Gospel Hall (Woodbrook)

⛪ Bethesda Gospel Hall (Laventille)

⛪ Olivet Gospel Hall - FBH - (Belle Vue)

⛪ Lydia's Family - Cottage Meetings (Aboud Cir.)

⛪ Young Men Interceding - Forum (La Horquetta)

⛪ Salem Gospel Hall - Anniversary (St. Kitts)

⛪ Bethel Gospel Hall - Anniversary (New Jersey)

💕 Marriage Counselling

⛪ STREET EVANGELISM

Lydia singing during the street meeting

⛪ THE VEHICLE IN MINISTRY

Street Meeting Aboud Circular

A make-shift stage

Transporting the equipment

Ministering to a stranger in difficulty 

⛪ SISTER JASMIN

Sis Jasmin (Auntie J) has resumed the online story telling and has also been actively involved in the street and cottage meetings among other ministry activities. 

She also had a birthdate during the period under review and took a well deserved break in Tobago for some R&R.

Jasmin's surprise 

⛪ YOU-TUBE

We have been having challenges with the YouTube broadcasts.  Hopefully they will be restarted soon. 

🙌🏾💕 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. 🙏🏾💕💞🙏🏾

SELF TEST - HOW GREAT A LOVER ARE YOU? - Prayer Update: January 18, to February 07, 2021

 

EXHORTATION 💕

💝  HOW TO BE THE GREATEST LOVER

Love is not SELFISH!

1st Cor. 13

· 4. Love is “being patient with Others” [so it is not selfish]

· Love is “being kind to Others”; [so it is not selfish]

· love is “not grieving because of what Others have or have achieved; [so it is not selfish]

· Love is “not being puffed up or snobby or arrogant or showing off on Others”, [so it is not selfish] 

 

5. Love is “not immoral or disrespectful with or to Others, it’s not being sarcastic, contemptuous nor despising of Others” [so it is not selfish]

· Love is “not demanding your own way with Others [so it is not selfish]

· Love is “not being irritable or touchy with Others” [so it is not selfish].

· Love is “not suspecting bad without proof nor plotting revenge on Others [so it is not selfish] 

 

6 Love is “not rejoicing when injustice is done to Others” [so it is not selfish],

· But Love rejoices when truth clears Others. [so it is not selfish]

 

7. Love is “Rising above injustices done to you by Others (in terms of forgiveness) [so it is not selfish]

· Love is “giving Others the benefit of the doubt” [so it is not selfish]

· Love is “putting faith before judgment in defense of Others”. [so it is not selfish]

· Love is “Loyalty to those to whom its due in spite of ‘not liking them’ or negative circumstances” [so it is not selfish]

'Like is how you feel... Love is what you do.'

Let us understand LOVE and be great lovers.

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

FAMILY UPDATE 👪 

God has been blessing us and we continue to thank you for your support.  There are, however, some medical tests due, that Lydia, Reuben and I should attend to.  

We are thanking God for the vehicle as posted below.  Although Rae-Ann's partial scholarship was approved she has not yet actually received the funds.   Nevertheless she continues to score those A's, Glory to God!  Reuben is still job hunting while sharpening his skills and doing small production jobs.

Thank you again for your much appreciated support. 

THANKSGIVING 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

🙌🏾 BIRTHDAY

Lydia is celebrating, We are celebrating Lydia's birthday this week ... Arrr ... Tuesday to be exact ... Yes Tuesday 10th I mean Tuesday, February 09, 2021 ...  Yay! I got it ... 👏

She does not mind revealing her age ... Private message me your guess of her age.  The blessed winners will have an opportunity to send her a PRIZE ... 😃

🙌🏾 ANNIVERSARY

OK  OK now I know our anniversary is this week because Lydia's birthday is 3 (I mean) 2 days before our anniversary.  

Shhhh.... Help a guy out.   How long have we been married?  😬

🙌🏾 TRANSPORT

Repairs to the newly acquired vehicle are still in progress but coming along well. 

PRAYER 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

🙏🏾UNCLE ALVA

Uncle Alva is still flat in bed but his spirits are higher than before.  He offered to do some spring work on my vehicle this coming week. 

🙏🏾 ISAIAH CAMPBELL 

Isiah Campbell is recuperating from surgery and still in need of prayer.

🙏🏾 COMPUTER

 

Please remember us in prayer regarding a new computer. 

🙏🏾 BETHEL - EAST ORANGE, NJ - Anniversary Celebrations 

• Thursday, February 25, 2021
• Sunday, February 28, 2021

God willing 

🙏🏾 SALEM GOSPEL HALL - St Kitts - 80th Anniversary service. 

• Sunday, March 14, 2021.  God willing 

MINISTRY⛪ ⛪ ⛪ 

⛪ MINISTRY AND EVANGELISM

During the period under review, the following were the major ministry events:

January 24

       ⛪ Herman Gospel Hall (Sangre Grande)

⛪ Fairfield Gospel Hall - Convention (Barbados)

 January 25 - 26

⛪ Olivet Gospel Hall - Street Meetings (Belle Vue)

January 31

⛪Hebron Gospel Hall - (San Juan) 

       ⛪ Bethel Gospel Hall - Street Meeting (San Fernando)

February 07

      ⛪ Olivet Gospel Hall - FBH - (Belle Vue)

⛪ YOU-TUBE

You may click below to view.

🙌🏾💕 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. 🙏🏾💕💞🙏🏾