Prayer Table Report

Christ Church Schenectady Prayer Table Report, Saturday, November 12, 2011, 9:25 – 10:30 a.m. Bob Baker, Torre Bissell and Mark Pasko.

+–indicates received a wooden cross made by Dennis Adams of North Carolina
H–indicates received a hat
M–indicates received mittens
G–indicates received gloves
S–indicates received a scarf

Steve (man) — He helped set up the prayer table and then I prayed that he would be able to start his own business and prosper.

Ray (man)

+Angel (man) and +Pam (woman) — She asked prayer for her mom.

+HG Blaney (man) and +HG Crystal (woman) — He asked prayer for a job.

+Marion (man) — He asked prayer for “a beautiful day.”

+G Chris (boy) — He asked prayer that he would “have a safe walk.”

The Bus Driver — slowed, honked, and waved to us. He previously gave me a note asking for prayer for: 1) A Christian helpmate, equally yoked. 2) Present my body a living sacrifice, flee all sexual lust. 3) Faith and patience, wisdom

+Ray (man) — “That I will be saved at the end.”

+G Donovan and +G Shaquille

+G Joseph — “Virtue.” And +G Paula — She had just lost her job.

G Debra (regular) — Her father Berry is being wearned off the breathing machine. She also ask prayer for her mother Elizabeth.

+GH Mark (young man) — “That I will stay out of trouble.”

+H arlene — She asked prayer for “good health and freedom.”

+M Cathy

+Simone — She is pregnant and due January 10th. We prayed for a safe and easy delivery and a strong and healthy and normal child. She had her first “baby shower” when we gave her a baby hat and mittens.

+HM Kim and her baby HM Cassidy — She drove up and parked right in front of us. She said she had been to the prayer table before. I remember the times I had seen her “working the street,” usually high on whatever she was using. She did not appear to be on anything now, but there were clear effects of the stuff she had used in the past. She seems on a better path now.

++Anthony (man) — He is at the City Mission. Last week he got a bag of crosses to hand out to children in the hospital.

Eric (Elder at the Macedonia 7th Day Adventist Church on Swan St.) We prayed for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the congregation this morning and that people would be newly won to Jesus. He asked prayer for a “Family Health and Wellness Day” at their church on Swan Street on November 19th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

+G Pedro asked prayer for his wife +H Iris to have good health. They have come to the prayer table in the past.

Altars of the patriarchs

Noah
–Site unknown (Genesis 8:20)

Abraham
–Shechem (Genesis 12:6-7)
–between Bethel and Ai (Genesis 12:8)
–Hebron (Genesis 13:18)
–Moriah (Genesis 22:2)

Jacob
–Shechem (Genesis 33:20)
–Bethel (Genesis 35:1)

The known patriarch altar sites are located in the land historically called Judea and Samaria, but named the West Bank by Jordan. From 1948-1967, the land was under Jordanian rule. In 1967, it was occupied by Israel. It remains under Israeli military control but, for the most part, has not been annexed. In 1988, Jordan ceded its territorial claims to the PLO.

Father,
We see through a glass darkly and do not fully understand what happens in the spiritual realm when an altar to You is established. Are portals opened? Are they everlasting?
We do know this: Your Son Jesus was a carpenter, and He said, I am the door. We speak the name of Jesus over the patriarch altars of the West Bank.
‘I am the door,’ be the door.
‘I am the way,’ be the way.
‘I am the truth,’ be the truth.
‘I am the life,’ be the life.
O, blood-covered door-way-truth-life, be in Shechem, Bethel, Ai, Hebron, and Moriah. Be present in the land of Your birth. Amen.

Matthew 16:21-28

From that time Jesus began to show to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised the third day. (Matthew 16:21)
      Jesus, thank you for what you have knowingly suffered for us. Help us recognize that the hart times we go through can bring forth great fruit for other people.

Then Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, “Far be it from You, Lord; this shall not happen to you!” (Matthew 16:22)
      Holy Spirit, please help us see past the surface of things to Jesus’ larger purposes.

But he turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are an offense to me, for you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men.” (Matthew 16:23)
      Jesus, please forgive us when we offend you by not being mindful of what your father is doing and wanting for us.

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.” (Matthew 16:24)
      Father, please help me daily take up the cross you have for me to carry.

“For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” (Matthew 16:25)
      Jesus, help me let go of my agenda and live for yours.

“For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?” (Matthew 16:26)
      Help me, Holy Spirit, to daily understand what is for my real profit. Help the leaders and teachers of the Episcopal Church understand that their grabs for power will never profit them.

“For the Son of Man will come in the glory of his father with his angels, and then he will reward each according to his works.” (Matthew 16:27)
      Holy Spirit, please help me do the work you have given me to do.

“Assuredly, I say to you, there are some standing here who shall not taste death till they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.” (Matthew 16:28 )
      Jesus, thank you for the glimpses you have given us of you and your kingdom.

How easy it is
for me to live with you, Lord.
How easy it is to believe in you
when my mind reels from not understanding,
or when my mind weakens–
when the most intelligent people cannot think
beyond the evening and do not know
what must be done tomorrow.
You convey to me the
lucid assurance that you exist,
that you will see to it that not all paths
toward good will be closed.
At the peak of earthly renown
I look back with amazement at
that road which by no stretch of the imagination
I could have devised–
A remarkable road through despair
which has led me here
where I too have been able
to send mankind
reflections of your rays–
As for what I
won’t have time or ability for–
This means that you have
reserved it for others.
      Prayer
      Alexander Solzhenitsyn

A word received: Pray for those who are troubled in spirit.

Saturday: 87, 90 * 136; Joel 3:9-17; Revelation 20:1-6 Matthew 16:21-28
Sunday: 66, 67 * 19, 46; Habakkuk 1:1-4(5-11)12-2:1 Acts 28:14b-23 Luke 16:1-13
HC: 90 or 90:1-8,12; Zephaniah 1:7,12-18; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-10; Matthew 25:14-15,19-29

      Notes from the Front Line

***** Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011
From: Fr. Nigel Mumford+
Subject: Welcome Home Initiative
      ”The Welcome Home Initiative is not just a pat on the back, it is a life time gift.”
Fr.NM+

Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011
From: Nigel Mumford
Subject: Daily quote
      I see so many rejected souls, carrying the burden of real and perceived rejection upon strained backs. So rejected are some, that they indeed reject others. So the cycle of rejection runs down the hill, gaining momentum… Christ is here to place His hand on the handle bar and stop that rejection in it’s tracks. What can I do, you might ask? Try reaching out, offer six words that might change a life. “How may I pray for you?
Fr. Nigel Mumford+

Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2011
From: Nigel Mumford
Subject: Quote of the day
      God introduces me to souls that have been battered and torn. So many craving the love of God but not really knowing that He is here. Souls, timidly starting to dare believe that God is still in the business of healing. So, OK heres the thing: Ask the Lord to poor his love into your heart and see what happens! Fr. Nigel Mumford+

***** Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011
From: Susan Plaske
Subject: Cathedral Prayer Report
We have three weeks of prayers to offer, starting with the most recent November 9, 2011 A warm and windy but, Sunny Wednesday 12 Noon – 1:00PM, Hilda Hardy and Deacon Sue
Deborah – healing of bulging disk and relief of pain which has been constant for 2 weeks.
Brian – a veteran stopped, visited and prayed with us, he was in town visiting his niece.
Dave – (Trinity Church) for the Family of Monica Yost, for Comfort and peace .
Sharon – Praise and Thanks giving for God’s work in Jim’s life and that he was able to return to work. We prayed for continued blessing and success at work and with his health.
Dave – good results from tests and restoration of health.
David – for healing and relief of pain in his spine and back.
+ Woman who wants to quit smoking – for God’s help with breaking the addiction, the knowledge of his love for her and for healing.
+ Sue – Colitis for relief of symptoms, healing comfort from any anxiety.
Hilda – For peace and grace in her work situation and new position.
Michael – prayed for his son Adam who is handicapped and is starting college, for God to guide his choices and to lead him and assist him in his College life.
Paula and David prayers for grace God knows the details
++ Sue for daily prayer that problems with her late mother’s estate get solved soon and in the family’s favor.
Sue was thankful for previous prayer and said she felt so much better and was greatly encouraged. ” You have a way with words”.
Hilda commented as we all know, it’s not us but the Holy Spirit speaking through us!
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Cathedral of All Saints Prayer Table November 2, 2011 Cold but, Sunny Wednesday Noon til 1:00PM Beth Collum, Deacon Sue, Hilda Hardy and Thor the dog.
Milton (Inventor) – Stopped by to give praise and thanksgiving for prayers answered. His invention has a patent and has been accepted. He was thrilled at the blessing of God.
Graham (Organist) – Prayers for his concert.
Sue – For comfort for Wendy’s family in the death of her sister
Sue M – Wellness and encouragement for medical issues she is facing. She thanked us for asking her to pray.
Sharad – Prayer for guidance for others
+ David on his way to the Cathedral.
Linda – prayer for healing for her foot that had surgery.
Bob – Prayers in general, and praises for Margaret’s healing from Cancer.
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Oct. 26, 2011 Cathedral of All Saints Prayer Table Rainy , Cool Noon – 1:00PM Beth Collum, Deacon Sue, Hilda Hardy
Douglas – Praise and thanksgiving for employment, provision for him and his family.
Ernie -For peace for those in the partk (Occupy Albany) that all would find jobs and shelter.
Grace – For the Unemployed for provision for food and shelter.
Graham for His Organ Concert.
Bob – Healing from Cold and for Margaret.
Linda – for healing for her foot.
People we continue to pray for : Michael for his marriage, for Teriqua for healing, for Linsey for healing, for Phyllis, for Vera and George. And from Brother Ken Thanks giving for God’s grace and wonderful love for us.

***** A picture of Jean Bissell (probably taken after she came back from Pakistan). She will be 81 on Monday, November 14th.

Albany Intercessor

New York–Francis Sayre

The Very Rev. Francis B. Sayre Jr. (1915 — 2008) was Dean of the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. for 27 years.

Praise be to thee, O God, for courage to dream and strength to build.

Thanks be to Thee for empires won and kingdoms yet to come; and for lakes and coursing rivers on which has passed the commerce of a continent.

Bless, Lord, these generous valleys and ancient hills; and the harbor at their edge where ocean and earth are married in so great a portal, where ebbs and flows the rhythm of exchange between the Old World and the New.

Grant only, O Father, that those who are posted at such a gate, may match to their tall towers the hope of their spirit; and ever to keep open the sacred path to a country wider than their own; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Hat tip: The Anglican Digest

Gouverneur Morris

REVOLUTIONARY OFFICER; MEMBER OF THE CONTINENTAL CONGRESS; SIGNER OF THE CONSTITUTION; “PENMAN OF THE CONSTITUTION”; DIPLOMAT; U. S. SENATOR

There must be religion. When that ligament is torn, society is disjointed and its members perish… [T]he most important of all lessons is the denunciation of ruin to every state that rejects the precepts of religion.

Collections of the New York Historical Society for the Year 1821 (New York: E. Bliss and E. White, 1821), pp. 32, 34, from “An Inaugural Discourse Delivered Before the New York Historical Society by the Honorable Gouverneur Morris, (President,) 4th September, 1816.”

Hat tip: America’s Founding Fathers