Christ Church Schenectady Prayer Table report September 5, 9:30-10:35 AM Torre Bissell and Don Foust
+–indicates received wooden cross made by Dennis Adams of North Carolina.
On this beautiful Saturday morning people came streaming to the Prayer Table. From the moment the Prayer Table was set-up till it was taken down, someone was receiving prayer. At one point without any prompting, people sat down in the empty chair waiting for the person in front of them to complete their prayers
+Leticia–”My son’s father has swelling of the brain”–pray for healing.
+Minnie–Minnie walked by the Prayer Table and said “I can’t get prayer–I’m sinning“. We convinced her that was the best reason to get prayer. (Minnie came to the Prayer Table a year ago with “drugs and paraphernalia” on her). We prayed for forgiveness of sins and for a change in direction in her life.
Linda–A regular on her way to work. Prayed for her husband Rayford (at work) and for her family in Guyana.
+Pedro–prayed for his wife’s mother, Carmen. Pedro’s wife (Iris) is currently with Carmen. His mother-in-law is having panic attacks. We prayed for God’s Peace in Carmen’s life and for Iris’ ministry to her mother.
+Les–prayed for his daughter Sarah.
Marlene–This young woman walked quickly across the street and directly to the Prayer Table. She was wearing a wooden cross from a previous visit to the Prayer Table. She asked for prayer for a job.
Jim– a regular. Jim said, “I have peace of mind”. Jim has been haunted by memories of his abusive parents and the death of his son. We prayed for peaceful memories.
+Clarence–This young man is sincerely looking for a new start to his life. He is on parole and wants to re-join his family. He said he was “railroaded” into the charges that sent him to prison, but has foregiven these people. He had spent time on the streets doing a lot of bad things. He is seeking a Church and we gave him a card for Christ Church. Clarence returned to the Prayer Table on his way back from the store (wearing the wooded cross) and we prayed again for new direction in his life.
++James–Before we finished praying with Clarence, James sat down in the empty chair at the Prayer Table. James wants to move his family into a better apartment. We prayed for provision.
+Vincent–Before we finished praying with James, Vincent sat down. As Deacon Alan would often say, there is always one person who touches your heart at a session of the Prayer Table; and today that person was Vincent. This middle-aged man lost his son (David) four years ago. His son fell down the stairs to his death when his son was 14 years old. Vincent is tormented by David’s death. At one point, Vincent felt God was punishing him, but Vincent realizes now that is not the case. Yet, his son’s death is constantly on his mind. Vincent spent 3 years in prison because of his problem with alcohol. Vincent was raised in the Church; he was an alter boy at St. Luke’s. With much prompting at the Prayer Table, Vincent re-gave his life to Christ. He said this was a hard thing to do. Through-out his time at the Prayer Table, Vincent was openly weeping. Pray for Vincent–he is in great pain and needs to constantly look toward Christ for answers.
+Joan and her children +Michael and +Daniel–Prayed for blessings in their lives.
+Pedro and +Maria–This young Hispanic couple was walking down State Street hand-in-hand. They were part of a Neighborhood Prayer Walk for Iglesias De Dios, the Spanish Church on State Street. We prayed for their ministry.
Gloria–Prayed that God would lift the burdens from her life.
+James, +Melissa and their children +Juny, +Nathan, +James, and +Michelle–Prayed for safety for this family and that the children might come to know the Lord.
+Agnes–Prayed for a blessing in this tired woman’s life.
+Evelyn–Prayed for protection. She is visiting from Troy and is originally from Puerto Rico.
+Bill– Pray that this young man will successfully completed his para-legal studies in college and find a meaningful job.
Kayla– A regular–Her brother Josh has been released from jail. He has found a job and is staying with their mother. We prayed for blessings for Kayla, her son Nassir, and her mother and her brother.
Man across the street. Made the sign of the cross and bowed when seeing the Prayer Table.
+John–Prayed for his family and his children.
Don Foust
Albany Intercessor
