Christ Church Schenectady Prayer Table Report October 17, 9:15-10:30 AM Torre Bissell and Don Foust
+–indicates received wooden cross made by Dennis Adams of North Carolina.
It felt like November today; the weather was cold, overcast, and breezy. While the season has definitely changed, there is no change in the needs of the people along State Street. They are hurting and searching for answers.
The Prayer Table has become a regular stop for a number of folks in the Neighborhood, and we have added their names to the bottom of the Prayer Table Report.
Man riding by on a bicycle– Made the sign of the cross. “God bless you. God bless everybody.”
+Youseff and his dog– “Just trying to keep the faith”. Took crosses for his wife +Erica and son +Youseff, Jr.
+Calvin– He and his wife +Gloria are both looking for employment. We prayed for provision.
Lawrence–walking by–did not stop. Prayed for blessings in his life.
+John–recently lost his mother (Betsy Mae). Prayed for peace in his life and the soul of his departed mother.
+Christina– young woman on her way to the bus. Waited for John to finish at the Prayer Table, then came forward without prompting. Prayed for a good day. Took crosses for her two children++.
Kayla–(regular)–Two things were different about Kayla today: she was wearing a bright red jacket (normally she dresses in grays and blacks) and she was singing aloud as she was listening to her music through her headphones. We prayed for healing of past memories and for her family.
+Tommie–52 year old man–self-described Irish Catholic. Due to the economic down-turn, he and his wife Cathleen are searching for a place to live. Tommie said he was “different–he and his wife have been married 35 years”. Tommie was already wearing a cross. He took the wooden cross we gave him and put it next to a Bible he was carrying in his backpack. We thank God for Tommie and Cathleen’s faithfulness and pray that they will find a place to live.
+Lisa–was searching for her daughter who lived on Clarendon Street in Schenectady. We prayed for protection and that she would find her daughter. Lisa had 5 children+++++ with her. We prayed with the children that they would come to know the Lord.
+Don–When asked he wanted prayer he said, “Why not”. We prayed for Don’s health and the health of the Neighborhood.
Jim (regular)–Jim’s new habit when he stops at the Prayer Table is to thank God. In the midst of all of the homelessness in the community, today he thanked God for his home. We prayed for continued healing of Jim’s memories.
Tony (stopped last week at the Prayer Table)–Prayed for another good week.
One of the “girls” who work on State Street– When asked if she wanted prayer, she said, “Not today”. She then proceeded to a near-by phone booth and called someone. A car pulled up next to her and she got in. Please pray that she be saved from “a life of death”.
+TJ–young man. At the urging of his girl friend, he came to the Prayer Table. We prayed for provision.
Man on a bicycle towing a cart of bottles–We said, “God bless you” to him. He replied, “God blesses me every day”.
+Will–At the Prayer Table, people have asked for prayers for health, protection, their family, peace, even their cat. This young man asked for a stronger relationship with the God. He also asked that his fiancée (Michelle) would come to know Jesus. We prayed for strength and that Will would be a witness to Michelle. We also thanked God for Will’s faithfulness. Will also asked about services at Christ Church, and we gave him a card indicating the times for services. Please pray that Will and Michelle will grow closer to each other and closer to the Lord.
Prayer Table Regulars
Kayla– Pray for healing in her life after being raped. Pray for her mother Laura, her son Nassir, her brother Josh, and Josh’s son Deanthony.
Jim–Pray for healing in his life from abusive parents and for his personal peace after the death of his 31 year old son Robert.
Bill–Pray for his health and no more epileptic seizures.
Lucinada and Eddiberto–Pray for protection for their family
Paulette and her children Monique and Taishawn–Pray for provision for this family
Clarence–Pray for direction as he seeks to change his life.
Linda–Pray for her family in Guyana
Albany Intercessor
