[I thought I should share some of the flood of emails and comments on the blog that have come in about Nigel with you, starting with the one from his parents just below. Torre]
Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2009
From: David and Jean Mumford
Nigel’s parents, David and Jean are so grateful for all the dedicated and devoted prayer for Nigel at this time. We so value your love and care.
Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2009
From: Jim Tarullo
LORD SOAK FATHER NIGEL WITH YOUR HEALING POWER, MAY HE HERE YOUR WORDS OF HEALING AND FEEL THE WARMRTH OF YOUR HEALING TOUCH, HEAL THYSELF, HEAL THYSELF, COME HOLY SPIRIT COME!!!
From: Rev. Neal P. Longe
Date: Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 6:55 AM
I don’t have time email all the details. Something beyond awesome has happened this past week and it’s all flowed out of Nigel’s sickness. There’s a powerful river of healing flowing from Nigel, even though he is seriously ill.
-Neal
Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2009
From: Diocese of Albany
Subject: Diocesan Update Addendum
Update of Fr Nigel. He remains in the ICU at Saratoga Hospital and his condition has worsened. His family requests your prayers for his healing. Please keep his family in your prayers as well as the doctors, nurses, technicians treating Fr Nigel.
Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2009
From: jos & ruth McCabe
Subject: 24 hr prayer Father Nigel
I am happy to do the 2.30am until 3am (US time ) slot as I live in UK. I know Nigel from WHI and working with the military.
Yours in Christ, Jos McCabe
Accts Military Ministries International
Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2009
From: Lucille Wheater
I just spoke with Larry and Anne Green from Waco TX . They were inquiring about Fr Nigel. They have been praying for him. They would like to be put on the 8-9am slot for prayer. Thanks Lucille Wheater
Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2009
From: Elizabeth Allen
Subject: A prayer for Nigel Mumford as he passes through the waters
Torre,
Attached [see below] is a prayer for Nigel as he passes through the waters of fluid in his lungs. May our gracious God carry him safely through the deep waters to dry ground. As Nigel rests safe and secure in the strong arms of the Lord Jesus, may he be blessed with the joy of deep, intimate fellowship with his Savior.
In the fearless peace of the Lord, Elizabeth Allen
Save Nigel Mumford, O God,
for the waters have come up to his neck.
He has come into the deep waters;
the floods engulf him.
He and his family are worn out calling for help;
his throat is parched.
Rescue Nigel from the mire.
Do not let him sink.
Deliver Nigel from those who hate him,
from the deep waters.
He is in pain and distress.
May Your salvation, O God, protect Nigel
and all those who love him and are praying for him.
But now, this is what the Lord says –
He who created him.
“Fear not, for I have redeemed Nigel.
I have called him by name;
he is Mine.
When Nigel passes through the waters,
I will be with him;
And when he passes through the rivers,
they will not sweep over him.
When he walks through the fire,
he will not be burned.
For I am the Lord, his God,
The Holy One of Israel, his Savior.”
Adapted from Psalm 69 and Isaiah 43: 1-3
To Nigel and Lynn,
With ongoing prayer for Nigel’s full and rapid recovery,
Elizabeth Allen October 23, 2009
Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2009
From: Rambling around
Dearest Lord, Your dear son Nigel continues to struggle in his fight for life and breath while your people fight in prayer to win against the enemy. Lord, the thread that runs through the posted scriptures and prayers seem to indicate that this is not the time for our brother to come home to You, but rather to regain his ministry. Lord, we ask you for an indication that You have turned the tide. Specifically, we pray that the pathogens that have caused this pneumonia will be utterly destroyed and leave his body. While Brother Nigel rests, speak to his spirit. Tell him what You want his future to be.
Lord, today as I read Daniel 9, I saw that Daniel (vs. 20) was speaking and praying and confessing his own sin and the sin of his people Israel and presenting his supplication before the Lord. Then, Daniel received his vision. But Daniel’s instructions did not come until after confession of sin — not only his own, but those of his people. Perhaps this would be a good time for us as the people of God to confess our sins and truly humble ourselves before You, oh, Father. We rest in your grace and forgiveness through Jesus Christ. Hear our prayer, O, Lord. In the name of our wonderful Savior and Lord Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.
Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2009
From: Joann Ferris
Thank you for the update on Nigel last night. Mo. Evette and I agree we need to keep praying intently for Nigel during this critical time and beyond.
Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2009
From: gerlach debra
I am praying too, just not on schedule! [Note from Torre: many are doing this.]
Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2009
From: David Groncki
Subject: Nigel updates
Hello Torre,
Sister Mary Elizabeth (CtK) said to contact you for official information when received. I am a very close Marine to my “mate” Thank you for adding me to your list. Nigel is fighting like the Marine he is. Grace & Peace as you do such an important service to us all.
God Bless…….walking in Love, Sarge
Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2009
From: Lowes, Carol
Thanks for the update. I put him on out church prayer list last night.
Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2009
From: Pat Hart
Torre,
I’m ready and willing to pray for Nigel from 6:30 to 7:00 in the evening. Would that be OK? If it would be better, I’ll take from around 10 in the morning or at noon. Whatever you say is best. Let me know. I’ve been praying “whenever” – a lot – lately.
Pat Hart
Albany Intercessor
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