Day of Prayer & Giving for Shults-Lewis July 31, 2016 Prayer Requests

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1 Day of Prayer & Giving for Shults-Lewis July 31, 2016 Prayer Requests Each staff member and kid were given a blank sheet of a paper that simply said, Prayer Requests. You ll read of children who want their family mended again. You ll read of kids who just want to find direction for their lives. You ll read from a staff who desperately want to serve more children and more families, and the desire for more staff to make that possible. These are the heart cries of the children and staff. I am asking you, as an individual, as a congregation, to not just scan over these requests. But really take the time to pray for each of the kids, each staff member, and the things they have on their hearts. In my opinion, this is one of the greatest honors and responsibilities we have as brothers and sisters. I m relying on your prayers. It is my firm belief that God is going to do AMAZING things because YOU prayed. Thank you for loving God and His children, Beth Frump Director of Development BethFrump@ShultsLewis.org Faith. Family. Future.

2 The Prayer Requests from our kids Boy 1 For Others: My cousin that she will be able to go to college, even though she now has a baby. Boy 2 For Self & For Others: That we all have a better year. Girl 1 For Self: For Good Health. A better Future. A strong spiritual life. For My Family: For their futures and their health. For the Health care providers who take care of my family. For good mental health. For strong spiritual life. Girl 2 For Others: For my sisters and my mom Girl 3 For Self: Pray for me and the guidance to go in the right direction. Pray for me to be able to go home and mend relationships with my family. For My Family: To have safe travels as they go about their day. Pray that they have a welcoming heart for me to go home. Pray that both my grandparents overcome the sickness they have and that they will get better. For Others: I pray my friends make smart decisions and they stay safe.

3 Girl 4 For Self: To be able to live with my dad or foster care. For My Family: My grandma has breast cancer that is getting worse. Girl 5 For Self: For good relationships with my family and siblings. For me to be able to prepare for the Marines. For Shults-Lewis: For the staff that they continue helping kids. Boy 3 For Others: My friend, Dakota, is going through some rough times. For my brother, Ben, who is in the Marines. We miss him. Help him pass his classes. Boy 4 For Self: Help with my future decisions. Help with my Family. Help in school. For Others: Help others figure out their problems and lead good, healthy lives. Help others reach their goals and become successful in life. Help others in school. The Prayer Requests from our staff Becky Brown, Administrative Assistant For Shults-Lewis: The children receive the support they need. The children will find their strength and learn to use it. Personal Requests: Smooth transitions for our family.

4 Carren Powell, Intake Coordinator Personal Requests: 1. My husband that God will guide his hand, his thoughts, his actions as he leads SL in the direction God wants us to go. 2. Houseparents how can we help these children if there is no one to care for their daily needs. 3. The nation we must turn our hearts back to God, so that these children can grow up safe and happy. 4. The church- keep us pure, doing only what God has designed, free from any thought or action that is against the unity Christ prayed for. Lissa Baldwin, Housemom For Shults-Lewis: That we get houseparents. That we make it through any transitions. That we keep God in the forefront of our decision making. That our decisions are for the best interest of our kids. Personal Requests: That I don t let stress over take me. That I make decisions with God s lead. That I can be a Godly example to others I meet. That my family stays united. That my son, who is a Marine, stays focused on his studies and can come and visit us. Bob Brown, Counselor For Shults-Lewis: 1. An openness to God s calling and direction. 2. Children be healthy and benefit from their stay. 3. Continue to grow and get better at what we do. Personal Requests: 1. Getting adjusted after our move. 2. Daughters (Rachel & Trinity) do well getting re-adjusted. 3. Insight and wisdom in new job. Emily Allen, Caseworker For Shults-Lewis: Prayers that we can best serve the kids in our care, and that they can learn a better way of living, using God as an example Personal Requests: Continued thanks that my son, Philip, is healthy. Prayers that he grow to be a fine upstanding man, seeking God s heart.

5 Joe Allen, Director of Operations For Shults-Lewis: That God will bless us with houseparents. That the administrators will be blessed with wisdom to make tough decisions. Personal Requests: That God will help me be the best father and husband I can be. That God will help me with some health issues. Vickie Terhune, Principal & Math Teacher For Shults-Lewis: More Residents. We need a Math Teacher. We need Houseparents. Personal Requests: Pray for my retirement at the end of December that adjustments will go smoothly. Fathe Davis, History Teacher For Shults-Lewis: That someone answers the call to serve as houseparents. Personal Requests: That I continue to allow the Lord to use me to serve others (more). That I may meet the need of my students. Mike Zandstra, Science Teacher For Shults-Lewis: Strength and Unity of staff. For more houseparents and a Math Teacher Personal Requests: For me as I m back in school, getting my Master s degree and for balance in my life. James Terhune, Afternoon School Secretary For Shults-Lewis: That the money continues to come in. Personal Requests: Keep my brother, Phil, his wife, Alison, and my niece, Whitney, safe and healthy.

6 Kiana Baldwin, Development Assistant For Shults-Lewis: For strength and peace for the staff and kids. That we continue to allow God to lead us in the direction He wants us to go. For more kids that we can help. For Houseparents!! Growth of staff, kids, and the future of Shults-Lewis. Personal Requests: My walk with God. College. That I may make better health choices. We get moved into our new house quickly. My brother, Ben, who is in the Marines. For peace for my family. My brother Josh, who is starting High School at a new school. For my sister, Hannah, who is starting the 11 th grade at a new school. Matthew & Janine French, Houseparents For Shults-Lewis: Qualified Houseparents. Staff to go forth in unity, strength and purpose seeking God s will in our mission. That as a staff we will be salt and light in and to the world. Personal Requests: Grant us wisdom, guidance, and understanding of God s Word. Courage to be strong in trials, conviction to be steadfast in persecution. Patience in helping children, vision to know what ought to be done, and opportunities to teach the lost. Beth Frump, Development Director For Shults-Lewis: For God to lead two couples to us who can minister alongside us as Houseparents, as well as someone who can fill our need of a Math teacher. Personal Requests: For the congregations and donors who support us to grow, to be healthy. I am so thankful for the relationships that I am blessed with as we all minister together. Pray that I can be who God has made me to be. Jim Powell, Executive Director For Shults-Lewis: That God would reveal all the tremendous blessings He has in store for us as an agency. We continue to pray for Godly houseparents (2 sets) and staff to meet our pressing needs in the homes and school. Personal Requests: That God would strengthen me and give me courage as I attempt to lead this ministry into an uncertain future. Faith. Family. Future.