PRAISE & PRAYER Update, Feb - Mar, 2008 from Hugh & Norma Davis #3

PRAISE & PRAYER UPDATE

 EURCP (EU Review & Call to Prayer) – February-March, 2008

Hugh & Norma Davis, P.O. Box 9321, Springfield, MO 65801

“Continue in prayer & watch in the same – with thanksgiving” Col. 4:2

Dear Friends,

Some of you still ask if we’ve moved yet. YES, we moved to Springfield, MO on January 26 (our new address is in the heading, and also at the end of this Update. We are very happy with the way the Lord continues to lead, get us in touch with people we need to meet and with the church He has led us to be a part of.

 

One not so good thing (except as God makes “all things” work for the good of those who are following His call) is that the condo buyer backed out, leaving us with condo payments, along with our (thank the Lord) reasonable rent here in Springfield.

PRAY again, please, that the Lord will send the right buyer, for the right price, in His time.

We leave February 27th to drive to Washington, DC area (stay overnight with son, Kemper, and family) & catch our Saturday, March 1st flight to Europe. First, from 3 to 8 March, we join with the European Union of Prayer, in SLOVENIA, the nation holding EU presidency until July 1. During these days, representatives from the 27 EU member nations will join together in intercessory prayer for the European Union and the Europeans. As Christians we will pray to help create a more perfect society for the good of all, and that God’s purposes, and not those of the enemy, will be fulfilled during this time. PRAY for a productive time of worship, prayer & building relationships.

 

Then, we will be in ITALY from March 9-13, meeting with prayer and church leaders, seeing daughter, Laura, Warren & family and observing several of our birthdays with the children and grandchildren who are missionaries to internationals in Padua.

 

As many of you know; we are driving to the DC area from Springfield, since our tickets originate there. We will also see family and friends – maybe you, too - when we return.

-          Palm Sunday, Mar 16, New Covenant, Hampton, is giving us a reception after service

-          Tues – Wed, March 18-19 – we visit my sister in PA; (Pray for her health)

-          Wed Mar 19, evening - speak at Calvary Assembly, Frederick;

-          Thu evening, Mar 20 attend CA Easter musical & have dinner with CA friends

-          Between those dates, we visit my sister, Dorothy & family and son, Kemper & family in Arlington and Falls Church, VA, outside of Washington, DC.

 

JOIN WITH US AND EUROPEAN CHRISTIANS IN PRAYER FOR THE EU & EUROPE

1 PRAY for national & multinational prayer & church leaders and for all Christians in Europe.

2 PRAY for all people of EU countries & their governments & the EU government 

3 PRAY for family, Human Rights and ethical policies, and Middle East policies of the EU

4 PRAY for good immigration policies in the EU and its member nations

 

PLEASE PRAY FOR:

-          For the leaders of the EUROPEAN UNION of PRAYER, as they prepare for the meeting

-          That those prayer leaders who should attend the meeting will be there

-          For our health and stamina for the Europe trip, as well as getting settled here

-          For provision for the overseas ministry trips – and for US office & other expenses

-          That we will bless all we meet - Springfield, Europe, VA, PA, MD – or wherever

 

May you be built up in your personal walk with Jesus as you go over the simple study from Psalm 100 following this update. (Be sure to check to be sure you have our correct address, etc, too)   

HELPS FOR A DAILY WALK WITH GOD #4

Our purpose in these short studies is not just to give information or define kinds of prayer; but to give practical, usable suggestions for expressing our love to God in our daily walk with Him.

 

A STUDY of PSALM 100

 

7 THINGS FOR US TO DO

 

1. Shout for joy (shout joyfully) (make a joyful noise) unto the Lord/ praise the Lord v. 1

 

2. Serve/worship the Lord with gladness        v.2

 

3. Come knowing He listens; sing to Him all day v.2b

 

4. Know/recognize that He is GOD- Our LORD v.3

 

5. Enter His presence with thanksgiving & praise v.4a

 

6. Give thanks to Him v.4b

 

7. Bless/Praise His Name (v.4) at all times 4c

 

7 THINGS GOD IS /OR DOES: HIS ATTRIBUTES

 

He is Lord, the ALMIGHTYable to help us

 

He is our CREATOR – made us so willing to fix us

 

He is our FATHER; He accepts us as His children

 

He is our SHEPHERD; He makes Himself responsible for our care, protection & provision; knows us and calls us each by name

 

He is goodrighteous in all He is and does – we can fully trust Him with our lives and all we are.

 

He is loving; His lovingkindness endures forever; His love is unconditional, because HE IS LOVE

 

He is and will be FAITHFUL through all generations – and through eternity

 

Prayer should be a “sandwich” – Begun with praise & worship, with  requests intercessions, etc., in between and thanksgiving at the end.

 

May we walk with our God in simple trust and faith, listening for His voice, and keeping up our part of the relationship – so He can lead and bless and use us, for His purposes.

       In His wonderful fellowship & love,                  Hugh & Norma Davis

 

NEW ADDRESS: Hugh E. & Norma J. Davis, P.O. Box 9321, Springfield, MO 65801; Phone: (417) 987 4429, (You can also use our cell phone #s from the last Update.) EMAILS: Hugh: ptlhed@aol.com or eurcp@aol.com; Norma: NJensondDavis3@aol.com; Web: http://www.euprayer.com

 

FOR TAX-DEDUCTIBLE GIFTS FOR OVERSEAS MINISTRY TRIPS: Write checks to “General Council of the Assemblies of God”, with a note on “memo” line: “Hugh E. Davis AGWM Acct #2306058”,  mail to General Council of the Assemblies of God, AGWM, 1445 Boonville Avenue, Springfield MO 65802.

 

FOR TAX-DEDUCTIBLE GIFTS FOR MINISTRY EXPENSES IN THE US: Write checks to us at our NEW PO ADDRESS, with a note indicating they are for “US Expenses”. (We expect to be able to get tax deduction for this.)   

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