1 Timothy 2:1-8

Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. (1 Timothy 2:1-2)
      A word received 6/4/2009: Pray for this nation. Pray for wise and godly men and women who will lead my people in my ways. Pray for the courts, that they will do true justice. Pray for the Congress and the legislatures, that they will have a spirit of wisdom and discernment. Pray for the President and the Governors, that their hearts will be turned into my ways.

For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. (1 Timothy 2:3-4)
      Holy Spirit, bring the Presiding Bishop and the leaders and teachers of the Episcopal Church to the truth so that they may be faithful shepherds of the flock you have entrusted to their care.

For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time, (1 Timothy 2:5-6)
      Jesus, thank you that by your cross and blood we can enter the sanctuary.

for which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle–I am speaking the truth in Christ and not lying–a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth. I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting; (1 Timothy 2:7-8 )
      Father, thank you for the mighty work you did (and continue to do) through the ministry of Paul. Help us in our day reach forth with the gospel as he did. Help us by your Holy Spirit to recognized and seize every opportunity you give us to share gospel of Jesus Christ with others. Thank you.

A word received: You are never out of my sight or out of my love.

Tuesday: 5, 6 * 10, 11; Ruth 1:19-2:13; 1 Tim. 1:18-2:8; Luke 13:10-17
Wednesday: 119:1-24 * 12, 13, 14; Ruth 2:14-23; 1 Tim. 3:1-16; Luke 13:18-30

      Notes from the Front Line

*****
      Today is our 49th wedding anniversary. A word received: You are a team — rejoice in that.

***** PRAYER TABLE ST. ANN’S OF AMSTERDAM (Monday, May 20, 9:45 a.m.-11 a.m. in front of our church on Division Street. While driving to the church I was praying for God to bring people to His table today, because truthfully in the past month or so there have not been as many people have been coming. So …. people in need of prayer showed up today! And, as always, so did God! Deacon Alan Hart presiding at His table.)

a–anointed with Holy Oil
t–received wooden cross made by Dennis Adams of North Carolina.

t–OLDER SPANISH-SPEAKING MAN (No name) — He approached the table and saw the cloth table cover with the cross on it and the “Prayer Table” lettering, and he paused and stopped. I asked if he wanted prayer for anything and he shook his head and said “No Inglais.” I answered “Avala Espanol Um Paco” (“I speak a little Spanish”) and motioned for him to sit down. Then I gestured with my right hand to the sky and held my hands together that I wanted to pray for him and said “Jesu Christus!” and he bowed his head and listened as I prayed in English. When I ended with “Amen,” he looked at me and smiled, shook my hand and said “Amigo!” and began to weep. Before I could even offer (as I was going to), he took one of the crosses, kissed it and hung it around his neck. Praise God!

REBECCA — Rebecca is a regular. In fact, she was the first person to come to the table way back last July 9. She asked for prayer for her stomach which has been bothering her since she bought (and drank) a bottle of milk which she discovered afterward was outdated.

ETHEL — Older woman who often comes here to pray with us. She asked for prayer for strength to keep going. She does a lot of walking to deliver food to friends who live in different parts of the city.

DAVID — Requested prayer for financial difficulties he is having.

t–EDDIE — Another primarily Spanish-speaking man. He was on his way to the police station to report that his home had been broken into and his family was robbed. We prayed for his safety and that the thief or thieves would be brought to justice and his belongings returned. He, too, kissed the cross when I gave it to him.

WOMAN WALKING BY — Did not stop for prayer (while I was praying for Eddie) but she smiled and showed me that she is wearing the cross we gave her recently at the table.

a,t — CARLY — Just as I was taking the table down, this young woman crossed the street. She was fighting back tears. I asked if she wanted prayer for anything and she said “Oh, yes … that’s why I came over.” She sought prayer for God to keep her family together. We prayed for God to strengthen the love between her and her husband and for God to protect each family member.

***** Prayer requests from Willowfield parish in Belfast, Northern Ireland:
Hi Guys I Got these messages from Mark Featherstonhaugh earlier today but this is the first I’ve been able to send out please Pray for Adam and the Family concerned and everyone else that will have seen this.Thx Ronnie’O
      Hi Ronnie, please pray for the family of a 15yr old girl in Wales. Adam witnessed, reported and is dealing with the aftermath of her jumping off Menai bridge, tragic for all of them. Please also pray for Adam as he comes to terms with what he has seen and could do nothing about. He’s upset and the shock is starting to hit him, the sense of waste and his helplessness to do anything is not good.

Albany Intercessor

Luke 13:1-5, 1 Timothy 1:12-15, and Psalm 23:6

There were present at that season some who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. And Jesus answered and said to them, “Do you suppose that these Galileans were worse sinners than all other Galileans, because they suffered such things? I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish. Or those eighteen on whom the tower in Siloam fell and killed them, do you think that they were worse sinners than all other men who dwelt in Jerusalem? I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish.” (Luke 13:1-5)
      Holy Spirit, please help each of us recognize our need for repentance and new life in Jesus.

And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry, although I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man; but I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. And the grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant, with faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. (1 Timothy 1:12-15)
      Grace is getting from God what we do not deserve. Mercy is not getting from God what we do deserve. Thank you Father for your grace and mercy towards us.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the LORD Forever. (Psalm 23:6)
      Jesus, thank you for your goodness and mercy. Thank you for following behind me and comng between me and all of my past.

A word received: Pray for my people to hunger for what I have for them.

Monday: 1, 2, 3 * 4, 7; Ruth 1:1-18; 1 Tim. 1:1-17; Luke 13:1-9
Tuesday: 5, 6 * 10, 11; Ruth 1:19-2:13; 1 Tim. 1:18-2:8; Luke 13:10-17

      Notes from the Front Line

***** Christ Church Schenectady Prayer Table Report, Faith in Action Sunday, May 19, 2013, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Darlene Chesnut and Torre Bissell on State St. It was rainy and cold but that is never an indicator of how many will come for prayer.

+–indicates received a wooden cross made by Dennis Adams of North Carolina
a–indicates was anointed with Holy Water

+Lloyd (man) — He is still in great pain from his sciatic nerve.

+Don (Older man) — He asked prayer for his wife Pat who has a cracked rib.

Binil — We prayed for his unborn baby boy that he would be strong and healthy and normal and that Sigi would have a safe and easy delivery at the right time.

+Margaret — We prayed for her to reach the calling God has for her.

+a Carl and +a Dede — He asked for the power to resist going back to drugs; she asked for a blessing on their marriage (they have been married two weeks).

+a Kevin — He is a student at Fulton-Montgomery College. We prayed for his success there.

+Brittney

+Ibrihim — He needs a place to stay; he is on the street.

+Moses — We gave thanks for his continued sobriety.

+Clifford — His vocal cords were destroyed in cancer surgery. We prayed for a miracle from Jesus to restore his voice.

+Jimmy — “a home”

+Stephen (young man) — He asked prayer “for my father and my mother and myself.” We reminded him that he had a Father in heaven who loves him. He gave us a big grin and said he knew that — he is a preacher’s kid.

+Angel — He asked prayer for himself and his family and for everyone in need of prayer.

+Ray (young man) — He asked prayer for good luck and that he would win the lottery. We prayed for peace of mind and God’s provision for him.

Katy — We prayed that God would provide for her.

+a Duanne (young man) — He is about to go into the Marines. We prayed for God’s protection for him.

+a Luigi (young man) — He asked prayer “for my family”.

Albany Intercessor

John 6:16-21

Now when evening came, his disciples went down to the sea, got into the boat, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was already dark, and Jesus had not come to them. Then the sea arose because a great wind was blowing. So when they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and drawing near the boat; and they were afraid. But he said to them, “It is I; do not be afraid.” Then they willingly received him into the boat, and immediately the boat was at the land where they were going. (John 6:16-21)
      Help us willingly receive you into our lives, Jesus. Thank you.

Poem by Jonathan Bissell
Coming On The Water
(Poem based on John 6:16-21)

In the darkness
strong winds blow
the waters are rough

Who is he
coming on the water?

In the darkness
strong winds blow
the waters are rough

Jesus
coming on the water

Tell me
it is you
tell me
do not be afraid

Strong winds blow
the waters are rough
In the darkness
come into my boat

Jesus
coming on the water

Together
we reach the shore.

Saturday: 107:33-43, 108:1-6(7-13) * –; Ezek. 43:1-12; Heb. 9:1-14; Luke 11:14-23
Eve of Pentecost; –; * 33; Exod. 19:3-8a,16-20; 1 Pet. 2:4-10
The Day of Pentecost; 118 * 145; Isa. 11:1-9; 1 Cor. 2:1-13; John 14:21-29
Day of Pentecost
Early or Vigil Service: 33:12-22 or 130 or 104:25-32; Genesis 11:1-9 or Exodus 19:1-9a,16-20a, 20:18-20 or Ezekiel 37:1-14 or Joel 2:28-32; Acts 2:1-11 or Romans 8:14-17,22-27; John 7:37-39a
Principal Service: 104:25-37 or 104:25-32 or or 33:12-15,18-22; Acts 2:1-11 or Joel 2:28-32; 1 Corinthians 12:4-13 or Acts 2:1-11; John 20:19-23 or John 14:8-17

      Notes from the Front Line

***** Christ Church Schenectady Prayer Table Report, Saturday, May 18, 2013, 9:15 – 10:35 a.m. Louise Popa, Torre Bissell and Carol MacNaughton (with Steve Evans) on State St.

+–indicates received a wooden cross made by Dennis Adams of North Carolina
a–indicates was anointed with Holy Water

Steve — That he will clearly know the next step to take with his business.

a Tobias (regular) — “I want to be at the right place, at the right time [and the right church].” He asked prayer for his church, One Body of Christ Baptist, Shane, Sharon, Ragena, Maisha, Lisa, Titlaika, Nensin, Dianne, Tina, and Yashiwa.

+a Roseann — For her mom, Helen, for strength to keep going (Helen just lost another daughter age 47), for Roseann’s grandson and sister who are travelling up here, that they will have a safe trip.

+Mirelli (Spanish speaking) — We prayed for the renewing power of the Holy Spirit to come into her.

+a Debra (regular) — She is moving to New York City in the middle of June to be with her family. She is still in lots of pain from being hit by a car two years ago and needs help from her family to take care of her.

+Donna (on her way to a breakfast at Friendship House across the street)

Luz (Spanish speaking woman who speaks some English) — She is going to California to visit — leaving on Tuesday, returning on June 1 — to meet two Japanese grandchildren for the first time.

++++ Vanessa –She asked for “guidance for the next step.” She took three crosses for family members.

+a Sheena — She asked prayer for her mom Vicki who has AIDS.

+ Carla and +Ruth (Spanish speaking) — Mirelli (see above) had gone from the prayer table and brought them for prayer. We prayed for God’s blessing and the power of the Holy Spirit for them.

+a Boogi (man) — “For more of Jesus.”

+a William — He fell and injured his neck and was having difficulty walking.

+a Sean — He had really never known his birth father well. We prayed that he would come to know God as his own father.

+a Craig — He asked prayer for his granddaughter Jean who is going to have major surgery at Albany Med.

+a Eddie — He said that previous prayer that he would get a new apartment has been answered. He asked prayer for a good job to support him and his family.

+a Puru — He was a young Hindu man who has had many conversations with his Christian co-workers and wants to go to church with them. We asked him if he would like to give his life to Jesus and he said, “Yes.” We asked him explicitly if he knew there was only one God and he said, “Yes.” He gave his life to Jesus, confessed his sins and accepted God’s forgiveness.

+a Odell (man) – He has high blood pressure and his cholesterol levels are up, and is feeling a little depressed by it all. We prayed for the healing power of the Holy Spirit to come into his body.

Nick snf Natosh (two young Hindu men) — We prayed for God’s blessing on them.

Albany Intercessor

Luke 1)38-42 and Proverbs 9:8-10

Now it happened as they went that he entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. (Luke 10:38 )
      Holy Spirit, help us welcome Jesus into our homes.

And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard his word. (Luke 10:39)
      Holy Spirit, help us make Mary’s choice our own — to sit at the feet of Jesus and hear his word.

But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me.” (Luke 10:40)
      Jesus, please help us bring our distractions to you. Help us give you the best service of all — sitting at your feet and listening to you and heeding your instruction.

And Jesus answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.” (Luke 10:41-42)
      Father, help us receive the rebuke of Jesus when he corrects us.

Do not correct a scoffer, lest he hate you; Rebuke a wise man, and he will love you. Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; Teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. (Proverbs 9:8-10)
      LORD, bring us to the wisdom that comes from you and help us accept your correction and rebukes. Thank you.

A word received: Let my word have its way with you.

Friday: 102 * 107:1-32; Ezek. 34:17-31; Heb. 8:1-13; Luke 10:38-42
Saturday: 107:33-43, 108:1-6(7-13) * –; Ezek. 43:1-12; Heb. 9:1-14; Luke 11:14-23
Eve of Pentecost; –; * 33; Exod. 19:3-8a,16-20; 1 Pet. 2:4-10

      Notes from the Front Line

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***** From: Nigel Mumford
Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013
Subject: RC healing service.
      RIP so sad…
      Last night I went to a Catholic healing service. My friend Fr. Marty preached and then the deacon said a few words. He told us how he needed healing. He had just lost his beloved dog who loved to watch Animal Plant on TV.
      He then said that he had also just lost his twenty seven year old grandson. An army vet who had done two tours in Iraq. He said that he just could not settle down and had killed himself. His brother found him in his jeep.
      Then he looked at me and said I so wish we had taken him to The Welcome Home Initiative, tears poured down my face….
      The horrific collateral damage of war.
      Please pray for our veterans.
      Ps. We wrapped up the filming for the the Welcome Home Initiative yesterday. There will be a teaching on suicide prevention included in the program.

***** Schenectady City Mission Prayer Table Report, Thursday, May 16, 2013, 5:15 – 6:10 p.m.. Torre and Jean Bissell from Christ Church Schenectady and Arthur Fennicks (young man) from Bellevue Reformed Church. This took place during the evening meal at the City Mission.

+–indicates received a wooden cross made by Dennis Adams of North Carolina
a–indicates anointed with Holy Water

a Lloyd — He has great sciatic nerve pain in his leg, though it has improved some since he was prayed for at the Christ Church prayer table.

+a Josh (young man from last week) — He lost his cross during the week and wanted another. He said that there were people after him and so we prayed for protection for him.

a Tashime (young man from last week) — He confessed new sins to Jesus and accepted his forgiveness.

+a Fay — Breast cancer runs in her family and she is going for a test for it next week. We prayed for the cleansing fire of the Holy Spirit to go through her body.

+a Shaoul (young man) — We prayed he would grow into the manhood God had for him.

+a Johnny — “For my family and friends.”

++++a Jerry — Medically he is doing OK and so is his grandson Jerret. His friend Neal finally has an artificial leg that fits him and works for him. Jerry took four crosses to hand out when he goes to the VA tomorrow. He is having problems with his girlfriend and his family. He said that people were so gratified when they received the wooden crosses made by Dennis Adams.

++a Greg (Older man) — His sister-in-law died of an overdose of a combination of vodka and Red Bull. Her heart stopped. He asked prayer for Lusanne. They were by Social Security that if they got married their benefits would be cut by $500. We prayed for God to make a way for them to get married.

Albany Intercessor

Luke 10:1-7

After these things the Lord appointed seventy others also, and sent them two by two before his face into every city and place where he himself was about to go. (Luke 10:1)
      Jesus, send forth your witnesses into every city and community of this diocese. Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” (Isaiah 6:8 )

Then he said to them, “The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest. (Luke 10:2)
      Holy Spirit, move our hearts to pray daily that you will send forth laborers into the harvest fields. Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” (Isaiah 6:8 )

Go your way; behold, I send you out as lambs among wolves. (Luke 10:3)
      Jesus, you are our only defense. Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” (Isaiah 6:8 )

Carry neither money bag, knapsack, nor sandals; and greet no one along the road. (Luke 10:4)
      Father, your provision is sufficient for every need. Don’t let us get side-tracked by what others think or say to us. Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” (Isaiah 6:8 )

But whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’ (Luke 10:5)
      Jesus, help us bring the gospel of peace into every home we enter. Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” (Isaiah 6:8 )

And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest on it; if not, it will return to you. (Luke 10:6)
      Holy Spirit, please help us recognize those “sons of peace” that you put in our path. Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” (Isaiah 6:8 )

And remain in the same house, eating and drinking such things as they give, for the laborer is worthy of his wages. Do not go from house to house.” (Luke 10:7)
      Father, please help us receive your provision with thanksgiving. Thank you. Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” (Isaiah 6:8 )

A word received: Pray for clergy families.

Tuesday: 97, 99, [100] * 94, [95]; Ezek. 7:10-15,23b-27; Heb. 6:13-20; Luke 10:1-17
Wednesday: 101, 109:1-4(5-19)20-30 * 119:121-144; Ezek. 11:14-25; Heb. 7:1-17; Luke 10:17-24

      Notes from the Front Line

***** From: Deacon Alan Hart
Sent: Monday, May 13, 2013
Subject: Prayer Table report ST. ANN’S OF AMSTERDAM (Monday, May 13, 10-10:45 a.m. in front of our church on Division Street. Very chilly and windy; if it weren’t for the lilacs and leaves on the trees, one would have thought it was February 13th, not MAY 13th. Very little foot traffic today. Did not anoint anyone with Holy Oil or give out any crosses today. Muriel Papura and Deacon Alan Hart presiding at His table.)

HORST — Older man riding by on his bicycle stopped to talk. We asked for prayers for safety and provision for Horst.

DAVID — Asked for prayer for continued help with financial problems he is having.

REBECCA — Asked for prayers for her friend’s one-year-old son MICHAEL (she takes care of him during the day while his mother works.) Michael is teething and is very uncomfortable and irritable. We also prayed for patience and love for Rebecca as she takes care of him.

Albany Intercessor

Psalm 89:1-2

I will sing of the mercies of the LORD forever; (Psalm 89:1a)
      Father, help us praise you and sing of your great mercy toward us.

With my mouth will I make known your faithfulness to all generations. (Psalm 89:1b)
      Lord, out of our own mouths we both bless and curse, such should not be (James 3:10). Help us use our mouths for blessing and making known your faithfulness to the next generation.

For I have said, “Mercy shall be built up forever; (Psalm 89:2a)
      Holy Spirit, please help us build up others by telling of your mercy.

Your faithfulness You shall establish in the very heavens.” (Psalm 89:2b)
      Jesus, give us steadiness and faithfulness in you. Thank you.

A word received: Yield this day to me.

Revelation 22: 16 A word received: I AM your bright and morning star and I will light the path for you.

Monday: 89:1-18 * 89:19-52; Ezek. 4:1-17; Heb. 6:1-12; Luke 9:51-62
Tuesday: 97, 99, [100] * 94, [95]; Ezek. 7:10-15,23b-27; Heb. 6:13-20; Luke 10:1-17

      Notes from the Front Line

***** From: Vincent j Tarullo
Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2013
Subject: Prayer Table, Grace Waterford
Hi ,Torre, I had a Prayer table today in the pouring rain in Waterford, NY for Grace Church.
1. Young man came by, asked him if he wanted prayer, he said what is prayer, Denise and i explained it to him, no cross.
2. jason and Nicole a couple looking for a church, we prayed for a job for him and good health and love from Jesus for both, 2 crosses. Denise Moore and Jim Tarullo in front of Grace Church in Waterford, NY

***** From: Theresa Rinaldo
Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2013
Subject: Christ Church Schenectady Prayer Table Report, Saturday, May 11, 2013, 9:10 – 10:30 a.m. – Louise Popa, Mark Pasko and Chuck Rinaldo.
Joseph (regular) Lord’s blessings.
+++ Brother Edward – Pray for his family, Angela (wife) and Zachariah (son). Peace for our country and Israel.
Ike – Didn’t stop for prayer but we asked for God to bless him.
Tom – For work.
Anthony –Said he didn’t believe, but respected what we do. We asked for the Lord to bless him.
+Tobias (regular) for patience, and for work. Also asked we specifically pray for the following churches in this area: House of the Lord, Mount Olivia (where he was married), Union (family), Sweet Pilgrim, Friendship, Metropolitan New Testament, One Body of Christ (where he presently attends), High Hope.
Matthew – Prayer for finals at SCCC.
Mark – Prayer for his brother Ed who just died.

***** From: Fr. Nigel Mumford+
Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2013
Subject: New you tube on the healing of memories http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eN_yahll7R0&feature=youtu.be

Albany Intercessor

Hebrews 5:8-9

Though he was a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered; and being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him; (Hebrews 5:8-9)
      Father, you have made us your sons and daughters by our relationship with Jesus. Thank you.

      Jesus, help us learn obedience as you did by the things we suffer.

      Holy Spirit, bring us to that strength of character by which we will be able to bear all things because of the love of Christ Jesus who is in us. Thank you.

A word received: I have lost sheep out there — go searching for them.

Saturday: 87, 90 * 136; Ezek. 3:4-17; Heb. 5:7-14; Luke 9:37-50
Sunday: 66, 67 * 19, 46; Ezek. 3:16-27; Eph. 2:1-10; Matt. 10:24-33,40-42
Seventh Sunday of Easter: 68:1-20 or 47; Acts 16:16-34 or 1 Samuel 12:19-24; Revelation 22:12-14,16-17,20 or Acts 16:16-34; John 17:11b-19

      Notes from the Front Line

Myra Andresen and Deacon Alan Hart serving at the prayer table at St. Ann’s Amsterdam, NY.

***** From: Nigel Mumford
Sent: Friday, May 10, 2013
Subject: Welcome home initiative video
      Please watch this video of the Welcome Home Initiative. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l30blHeZve0&sns=em

Albany Intercessor

Luke 9:35

And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him. (Luke 9:35)
      Father, help us by your Holy Spirit to hear what Jesus is saying to us. Give us hearts that hearken to his words. Thank you.

Friday: 85, 86 * 91, 92; Ezek. 1:28-3:3; Heb. 4:14-5:6; Luke 9:28-36
Saturday: 87, 90 * 136; Ezek. 3:4-17; Heb. 5:7-14; Luke 9:37-50

      Notes from the Front Line

***** From: Susan Plaske
Sent: Thursday, May 9, 2013
Subject: Prayer table report for 5/1 and 5/8 Cathedral of All Saint’s

May 1, 2013 Cathedral of All Saint’s, Beautiful Sunny Day. Happy May Day! Dcn Sue, Beth, Jana, HIlda

Man from St. Peter’s Church – pray for family of Margaret who passed away, comfort for her friends and family

Sharon and Connie – for Teriqua, Jim, Roy, Jackie , Jodi ( life in order )

Natasha – very sad in tears, asked for prayer for guidance and sense of Gods leading and Help for Joy!

Edward – prayer for his eyesight

Hilda – PTL prayers answered for work situation

Paul – prayer for Bishop Ball, David J, Trip (head injury) Sandy’s Mom (cancer)

PTL – he (Paul) does not need knee surgery!

May 8, 2013 Candy, Hilda, Jana

Maya – prayers for nephew, and Shannon terrible break up, prayers needed for sobiety

John – prayers for his healing of his heal and spirit

Candy – for Umbrella services and the others that Candy ministers to. For their petitions and concerns.

Hilda – continued prayer for job situation.

Micheal – for Asthma symptoms that he may be able to breath better and for his Moms release from anxiety.

Paul – prayer for Bishop Ball , David , Tripp (child with head trauma) and his family and continued thanksgiving for the healing in Paul’s knee.

Candy – prayer for provision for Katey, spiritual growth for the family, and for Candy’s discernment.

Sue – recovery from cold.

Albany Intercessor

Schenectady City Mission Prayer Table Report

Schenectady City Mission Prayer Table Report, Thursday, May 09, 2013, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.. Torre and Jean Bissell and Chuck Rinaldo from Christ Church Schenectady and Arthur Fennicks (young man) from Bellevue Reformed Church. This took place during the evening meal at the City Mission.

+–indicates received a wooden cross made by Dennis Adams of North Carolina
a–indicates anointed with Holy Water

Dan — A friend of his is struggling with alcohol and it is affecting his marriage and his job.

Gary — He needs a good night’s sleep. We also prayed for the message he would give to those who came for the evening meal at the Schenectady City Mission.

Then, one after another, four young men came forward confessing their sins to Jesus, asking for and accepting his forgiveness and cleansing. Each of them spent some serious time in prayer confessing their sins.

+a Johnny (young man) — He confessed his sins to Jesus and made a first time commitment to Jesus and accepted Jesus’ cleansing him of sin.

+a Tashime (young man) — He recommitted his life to Jesus and confessed his sins. He got a big grin on his face when he was told that he had just been made clean. Tashime was sitting next to Johnny and listened to the conversation between Johnny and Arthur as Arthur shared the difference that Jesus had made in his life. After listening to that, Tashime came for prayer at the prayer table.

+a John (young man) — He had made a first-time commitment to Jesus at the Schenectady City Mission graduation a week ago. He confessed his sins and accepted forgiveness of his sins.

+a Josh (young man) — He is going to be thrown out of his apartment tomorrow morning because he can’t pay the rent. He said he couldn’t come to the Mission because he had caused trouble the last time he was there. He also confessed his sins to Jesus and accepted God’s forgiveness and chose to put his trust in Jesus to provide for him.

+Riana and +Calisa (two young girls) — They asked prayer that their parents would get a their car back, they need a house to live in (they were burned out in a fire), and that they would get their dog back.

+a Terry — HIs brother and three of his brother’s children were killed in the house fire on Hullett St. His brother’s other child is in the burn unit in Westchester. Her name is Safyre. His brother always called her “Princess”. He is struggling to forgive the arsonist.

Luke 12:29-34

And do not seek what you should eat or what you should drink, nor have an anxious mind. For all these things the nations of the world seek after, and your Father knows that you need these things. But seek the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you. (Luke 12:29-31)
      Jesus, please help us by your Holy Spirit to get our priorities straight.

Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. (Luke 12:32)
      Father, thank you for your good pleasure.

Sell what you have and give alms; provide yourselves money bags which do not grow old, a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches nor moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Luke 12:33-34)
      Holy Spirit, help us let go of the things of this world so that we may lay hold of eternal life with Jesus. Thank you.

A word received: Ask me for more of my Holy Spirit.

Wednesday: 119:97-120 * –; Baruch 3:24-37 or Lev. 26:27-42; James 5:13-18; Luke 12:22-31
Eve of Ascension; –; * 68:1-20; 2 Kings 2:1-15; Rev. 5:1-14
Ascension Day; 8, 47 * 24, 96; Ezek. 1:1-14,24-28b; Heb. 2:5-18; Matt. 28:16-20
Ascension Day: 47 or 110:1-5; Acts 1:1-11 or 2 Kings 2:1-15;       Ephesians 1:15-23 or Acts 1:1-11; Luke 24:49-53 or Mark 16:9-15,19-20

      Notes from the Front Line

***** Prayer requests from Willowfield parish in Belfast, Northern Ireland:
From: Ronnie’O
Sent: Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Subject: Prayer update, Philip Patterson, very sad
From David McClay
      Ronnie Philip Patterson Died suddenly in the night .Please pray for his wife Eleanor and his children and grandchildren. We believe that those who die in Christ are with Christ which is far better but many mourners the loss of a great man of God. Please ask people to also pray for the people in Knockbreda Parish who mourn the loss of their pastor of 24 years. Thanks David.=

***** From: Carol MacNaughton
Sent: Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Subject: Prayer table report, Schenectady, Tuesday 5/7 State Street Mark Pasko and Carol MacNaughton 12:15-1:15

Sabita -more Jesus!

+Kenya – on the street, had been robbed, homeless

+Ruby – blessing for her and her 7 grandchildren (stayed and prayed with us the rest of the time

++Paul – job interview today; prayer for relationship with wife Rachel; and prayer for Rachel’s cancer which has te returned (Paul was driving down State street, saw the prayer table, and backed up to pull over and come to the table)

Unknown car pulled into the parking lot to provide us free religous tracts “Your ticket to Heaven”.

+Holly – seeking the Holy Ghost (soft tears as we prayed)

+April – looking for an apartment, she was on the way to the Doctor concerning her acid reflext and bowel problems (also cried when prayed for)

+Arthur – blessing

+Yolanda – prayers for her future and her relationship with her family.

Albany Intercessor

Luke 11:1-4

Now it came to pass, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, that one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.” (Luke 11:1)
      Lord Jesus, teach us to pray.

      Holy Spirit, come into our prayers and help us pray according to your mind.

So he said to them, “When you pray, say: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. Give us day by day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins, For we also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one.” (Luke 11:2=4)
      Father, we pray for your will to be done among us and in the Episcopal Church. Thank you.

A word received: Ask me for strength to persevere.

Tuesday: 78:1-39 * 78:40-72; Deut. 8:11-20; James 1:16-27; Luke 11:1-13
Wednesday: 119:97-120 * –; Baruch 3:24-37 or Lev. 26:27-42; James 5:13-18; Luke 12:22-31
Eve of Ascension; –; * 68:1-20; 2 Kings 2:1-15; Rev. 5:1-14

      Notes from the Front Line

***** Prayer requests from Willowfield parish in Belfast, Northern Ireland:
From: Ronnie O’Neill
Sent: Monday, May 6, 2013
Subject: Our Rector David has asked us to Pray for Philip Patterson. Please let us all pray and not faint. Thx Ronnie’O
      —– Ronnie would you please ask people to pray for Philip Patterson .Philip is rector of Knockbreda parish and also the archdeacon in our diocese .Philip is someone we rely on a lot in the Church of Ireland .
      A few weeks ago Philip was diagnosed with secondary liver cancer which is very advanced and a primary tumour in his bowel .His doctors have told him it is inoperable .He has started a course of very aggressive kemotheraphy .This treatment is palative and without a miracle his doctors have made it clear Philip will not recover.
      Please join with Philips family and friends in praying for this miracle and let’s also continue to pray for healing for those in our church who have cancer …Angela and Christopher. Thanks David.

Albany Intercessor

Luke 9:23-27

Lord Jesus Christ, you stretched out your arms of love on the hard wood of the cross that everyone might come within the reach of your saving embrace: So clothe us in your Spirit that we, reaching forth our hands in love, may bring those who do not know you to the knowledge and love of you; for the honor of your Name. Amen. (BCP)
      Notice that is says, “we, reaching forth our hands in love“. Holy Spirit, give all of us in this diocese a heart to be a part of that “we”.

Then he said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it. For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and is himself destroyed or lost? For whoever is ashamed of me and my words, of him the Son of Man will be ashamed when he comes in his own glory, and in his Father’s, and of the holy angels. “But I tell you truly, there are some standing here who shall not taste death till they see the kingdom of God.” (Luke 9:23-27)
      Help all of us in this diocese make the decision to follow you daily, Jesus.

      Help us by your Holy Spirit to despise the shame of the cross as you did and boldly proclaim the salvation you offer.

      Father, help us go forth so that many will see the glory of Jesus when he comes again. Thank you.

A word received: Look to me — keep looking to me.

Monday: 80 * 77, [79]; Deut. 8:1-10; James 1:1-15; Luke 9:18-27
Tuesday: 78:1-39 * 78:40-72; Deut. 8:11-20; James 1:16-27; Luke 11:1-13

      Notes from the Front Line

***** Check out the Dock Church in Belfast, Northern Ireland: http://www.thedockchurch.org/

***** Prayer from Scott Robe in Ohio:
      Here is my heart Lord. Let the peace of God rule in it. Let the peace of God garrison and mount guard over my heart and mind through Jesus our Messiah, your anointed One. As your Spirit rules there, may He fix everything that is broken. For Jesus sake. Thank you for your love. Amen.

Albany Intercessor

Christ Church Schenectady Prayer Table Report

Christ Church Schenectady Prayer Table Report, Saturday, May 4, 2013, 9:15 – 10:30 a.m. Louise and Matt Popa, Tonie Loveless and Torre Bissell on State St. and Darlene Chesnut and Mark Pasko on Albany St. Sparkling, sunny day.

+–indicates received a wooden cross made by Dennis Adams of North Carolina
a–indicates was anointed with Holy Water

Albany St.

+Chris (regular) — prayer for his blood pressure and for his brother Peter

Walk by prayer for world

+Raymond (regular) — he blessed God. We prayed for God to provide and protect and that he would be a blessing.

Man on bike showed us his cross.

State St.

Prayer for Mark who will be going to Rennselaer County Jail to minister

+a Georgina (woman) — she asked prayer for a new beginning, she asked Jesus to come into her heart again. When told she was now “clean” she said, “Hallelujah!”

a Tim (man) — He stopped to give God thanks that he woke up this morning. He was wearing a Dennis Adams cross given to him by his mother.

+a Robert — There is fighting in his family over his father’s will (the father died a couple of months ago). We prayed for peace in the family. He also asked prayer for a better job.

+a Debra (regular) and +a Miss Mary — We prayed for Miss Mary’s husband, Mr. Willie, that she would be anointed in ministering to him (he is in poor health).

+a Galenda (mom) and her children +Evelyn, +Alex, +Edward, and +Jazmine. We prayed that she would be a wise and effective mother.

We prayed for Sapphire the child that is in the Westchester Burn Unit from Hulett St. We prayed for the Father’s will to be done for the child. The family used to be neighbors of Tonie.

+a Amir and +a Kyle (boys) — We prayed they would grow into the men God wanted them to be.

+a Pete — “I’ve got a flat tire and need to find help.” We prayed for him to find the help he needed. He later stopped by to say he had.

a Matt (young man) — We prayed that God would “sock it to him”.

+a Branden (young man) — He asked prayer for his grandmother Arlene. We prayed for her and that he would be anointed in ministering to her.

+a Robert (man) — He came with many burdens: out of work, wife pregnant and sin. He gave his life to Jesus again and accepted God’s forgiveness.

+a Sean (father), +Sean and +Damien (young sons). We prayed for a job for him and that the boys would grow into Godly men.

Lisa (regular from across the street) — She came over to tell us she had finally gotten a full-time job.

+a Lloyd — We prayed for relief from great sciatic nerve pain in his leg.

Laura — She asked prayer for her son Joseph who is having throat surgery on June 16th. We also prayed for her daughter +a Shallora who is a senior in high school, that she would know to take the next step in life.

+Jen — “I lost my daughter.”

+a Keith (bottle guy) — We prayed for protection and provision for him.

Paula (regular) — We prayed for her mother +Patsy whose kidneys are failing and whose heart is too weak to have dialysis.

++a Tobias (regular) — He asked prayer to be strengthened in Jesus — to stand firm in his faith. He asked prayer for his friends Lisa, Dinnia, Odetta, Sharon and Ragena.

+Abisha — Just asked prayer for her life issues. She gave a $20 donation to Christ Church.

Christopher (young man who drove up and parked in front of us) — He confessed his sins and burdens to Jesus and accepted God’s forgiveness. That “look of wonder” came on his face when he realized he was now clean of sin.

+a Andrew (man) — He is a roofer and asked prayer for protection — he does a lot of heavy lifting.

+a Tonie — “I have to have a tooth pulled this week. She also asked prayer for her daughter Shantavia who starts her job on Monday.

+Troy (young man) — He was very reluctant to come for prayer but was willing for us to come to him. We prayed a “Sock it to him, God” prayer for him.

Romans 15:4

For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. (Romans 15:4)
      Holy Spirit, bring daily Bible readinginto the life of every believer in this diocese.

      Jesus, help us to have that patience and comfort that come from reading the Scriptures.

      Father, you are the God of all hope — help us in our daily Bible reading to be filled with your hope, comfort and patience. Thank you.

Saturday: 75, 76 * 23, 27; Wisdom 19:1-8,18-22 or Lev. 23:23-44; Rom. 15:1-13; Luke 9:1-17
Sunday: 93, 96 * 34; Ecclus. 43:1-12,27-32 or Lev. 25:1-17; 1 Tim. 3:14-4:5; Matt. 13:24-34a
Sixth Sunday of Easter: 67; Acts 14:8-18 or Joel 2:21-27; Revelation 21:22-22:5 or Acts 14:8-18; John 14:23-29

      Notes from the Front Line

***** From: Joann E Ferris
Subject: Prayer Table –Zion Colton–on Cold Brook Dr. S. Colton’ Fri. April 26, 2013—10am to 11:30am, 40′s , part sun /clouds–damp—Jo Ferris

Man and wife with dog—Thanks, we are all set–thank you anyway.

Man going fishing —safety and peace.

School bus —safe trip and peace and safety for the children

Prayer Table—Zion Colton—-on Cold Brook DRive–South Colton, Wed. May 1,2013 Full Sun 70′s HOT!!–Jo Ferris

Paul— with his dog—asked for a quik prayer –God’s Blesssing for him and his needs. When he returned from P.O. –he said “the prayer worked –no bills.”

Margaret—No thanks –I said my prayers already this am.

Ed –a toot as he passed.

Albany Intercessor

Romans 15:5-6, 13

Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus, that you may with one mind and one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Romans 15:5-6)
      Father, we need your patience and comfort so that we may glorify you.

      Holy Spirit, please help us receive one another in a way that brings honor to Jesus Christ.

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13)
      Jesus, fill us with your hope in the power of your Holy Spirit. Help us daily know your joy and peace. Thank you.

Friday: 106:1-18 * 106:19-48; Wisdom 16:15-17:1 or Lev. 23:1-22; Rom. 14:13-23; Luke 8:40-56
Saturday: 75, 76 * 23, 27; Wisdom 19:1-8,18-22 or Lev. 23:23-44; Rom. 15:1-13; Luke 9:1-17

      Notes from the Front Line

***** Schenectady City Mission Prayer Table Report, Thursday, May 2, 2013, 5:10 – 6:00 p.m.. Torre and Jean Bissell, and Chuck Rinaldo from Christ Church Schenectady. This took place during the evening meal at the City Mission.

+–indicates received a wooden cross made by Dennis Adams of North Carolina
a–indicates anointed with Holy Water

Dan — He asked prayer for healing for his son-in-law who was burned across his hand by an acetylene torch. He also asked prayer for Melissa with whom he had spent half an hour trying to convince her to not have an abortion.

Tom — He asked prayer for the graduation ceremony that was to follow the evening meal at the Schenectady City Mission.

+Keith — He asked prayer for a co-worker, Vinnie, who has a growth on his cheek.

+a Becky — “I’ve lost everything in the past year — my husband, my home, everything, but I’m off drugs and I want t give God thanks.”

+a Delores — “That I will regain custody of my kids.”

a Chuck — “I’ve had a headache all day long.” [Later as we were about to drive away he came up and reported that the headache was almost completely gone.]

Gary — He asked prayer for the family that was killed in the fire on Hulett St.

Albany Intercessor