“But if an unbeliever or an inquirer comes in while everyone is prophesying, they are convicted of sin and are brought under judgment by all, as the secrets of their hearts are laid bare. So they will fall down and worship God, exclaiming, “God is really among you!” 1 Corinthians14:24-25
Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ,
NYC Granddaughters Jasper (16), and Emilia
Dewey (11), both came to stay with us for 3 weeks in July. Their mother, Julie,
was here part of the time, but needed to return for work. It was special!
Jasper is visiting colleges since she will be a senior this year. Yikes! Do we
really have a grandchild that old? She visited Vanderbilt with her mother and
Danelle while she was here. And she is learning to drive - braving the Atlanta
traffic numerous times! She did volunteer work for both of our son’s businesses,
a local church, and even shadowed an epidemiologist friend in the hospital one
day. Her sister and Granddad had several deep spiritual conversations that were
super encouraging to us! Please pray for all three of them to experience God’s
grace and wisdom for college, new school for Emilia, and Julie’s parenting in
the months ahead.
Virginia Church The saints in
Virginia continue to take responsibility for their growth in Christ! The
Shirleys remain in touch to show love, encourage their faith, and to pray for
them.
Atlanta Church Last Sunday we had a
couple visit us for the first time. The husband is the son of our old friends. Danelle
remembers spending time with him and his mother when he was a toddler! He contacted
me on Messenger to ask for help in his relationship with God. After I shared
some verses related to his struggles, I invited him to join our church
gathering. They came and he felt safe enough to pour out his heart during the
meeting. He was not sure of his salvation. We all listened, asked him questions,
and several shared how they came to know Christ to help him understand grace.
He confessed his sin and asked Jesus to be his Savior right there! It was
amazing and beautiful to see the Holy Spirit at work in his heart using all the
saints! Read the verse again at the top of this letter. “God is really among you!”
Prayer & Praise
1. Atlanta Church Praise God for His body working together
to share the gospel with compassion! Pray for the new couple to make
progress in living by faith in God, and for us to love them well.
2. Virginia Church Pray for these
believers to develop their own convictions, support one another, and allow the
Holy Spirit to lead them, use them, and encourage them. Ask God to give the Shirleys
grace and insight on how to minister to them from a distance.
3. Shirleys In Illinois Praise God for David and Stephanie’s
heart for others! Pray for Paul to be saved, more new friendships, and people
to come to the Lord Jesus through this family.
4. Jasper Please pray for Jasper to
be led by God to wisely choose which university to attend.
Yours in Christ’s unchanging love,
Steve & Danelle
11002 Lake Hart Dr, Suite 100, Orlando, FL 32832
