The Road

Hey Road….

Here are this weeks Prayer Requests.  Thanks for continuing to lift up our class during the week…prayer makes all the difference….

-Rachael-Job interviews this week; friend with high-risk pregnancy; Grandfather in hospice care, not responding to family’s attempts to visit; Beth Carleo-school.

-Jon-Praise for successful Brasil trip, what God did there.

-Chuck-College friends, the Smiths are having a baby!!

-Angela-Job search; Co-worker, Nick, got beat up and is recovering; Friends/fellow Journeyman returning from fields of service to US in the upcoming weeks, for transitions back to life in the US after incredible unique experiences.

-Elizabeth Wong-Friend’s baby in hospital in Nebraska with intestine problems, transition for family during the time of waiting for baby’s recuperation.

-Brent-Life changes/decisions coming up, clarity, guidance and direction.

-Allison-Traveling back from Bangladesh, safe return/travels, transition.

Beth- sister is getting married and there is a lot of stress going on between the family’s. Pray for peace and a happy wedding.

Rachael- Grandpa has been moved out of the hospital to a nursing home..not sure how much longer he has, just peace for him and that he is comfortable.

Bangladesh team

Robin- Dad and his job security

Road class and the people who are traveling

John and his team in Brazil

Well, we just finished our third day here in Sao Paulo. Just to give you a little update on what we have been doing. We arrived on Sunday with no problems. We actually arrived in DC for our layover 30 min. early so we had plenty of time to make it to our connecting flight.

We met Liberio (Our Brazilian Host) at the airport and he drive us to his new mission house within walking distance of the University of Sao Paulo. When we arrived he told me that they had been up late setting things up. They had just obtained the house a month before we arrived. The house is in great condition and they even set up bunkbeds for us. They finished adding hot water to the shower last night. They took us to a Brazil Sam’s Club to get food for the week and we have everything we need here. They have been incredible hosts!

We are helping them finished the house to prepare for future teams. We are the first team to stay here. We also are helping with Liberio’s college ministry. On Sunday we had over 40 college students gathered in our house (the Den) to watch a Brazil World cup game. Then joined Liberio’s church plant for a service. Monday we did projects around the house and met with some christian students for a bible study at a local college. Today Liberio gave us a tour of downtown Sao Paulo. He even took us to a cathedral claiming to have a copy of the shroud of Christ. From downtown we walked to Mission Cena. At Cena, we helped serve the homeless a hot meal, showers, and clean clothes. Surprisingly it took from 2:00-8:00pm. They are incredible people at Cena. Jay, when I saw Joao was very happy to see our group. He said, “Jon welcome, this is your home.” He is a very joyful man and welcomed us all as family. There was another American team at Cena that we worked with led by American missionaries from Rio. Jay, I will try to get their contact info.

Tomorrow is more work here at the Den, college bible studies, and an outreach pancake party tonight. Evidently, our pancakes are very cool to them.

The team is all well and getting along great. Pray for continued strength, joyful spirits, and that we would be an encouragement to the people here.

Jon

Hey friends,

Here is some information that Jon sent about his trip to Brasil with DBU.  Please pray over this trip, for Jon as he leads it and for the students going with….

DBU MISSION TRIP TO BRASIL

June 19th – June 28th

June 19th         Travel to Sao Paulo, Brazil

The Flight:

UNITED AIRLINES 19JUN DALLAS TX – WASHINGTON DC  455P 905P UA 588

UNITED AIRLINES  19JUN WASHINGTON DC – SAO PAULO SP   1015P   835A  UA

861

June 20-25th      Ministry in Sao Paulo, Brazil

We will be serving Sunday through Friday with two ministries.

-Work at Missio Cena: A place similar to Mission Arlington. Serving the children on the streets, homeless, drug addicted, and prostitutes.

-Sao Paulo University Ministry: We will be helping a campus minister reach out to college students and youth.

Pray for strength, flexible spirits, willing hearts, safety,and most importantly spreading of the gospel.

June 26th         Ministry in Jundiai

We will be traveling to Jundiai and serving with a ministry to children in the slums. There is going to be a great celebration, games, activites, etc. Please pray that our team will have energy and show Christ’s love to these children. We are going to be leading some of the game time and activities. Also, most of my team has never seen slums like this before. Pray that God will touch their hearts and teach us all.

June 27-28th        Travel Home from Sao Paulo

The Flight:

UA 860  27JUN SAO PAULO – WASHINGTON  1010P 634A

UA7645  28JUN WASHINGTON – DALLAS    838A 1047A

Pray for safety in our travels and that the team would grow closer to the Lord as a result of this trip.

Also, please continue to pray for the ladies in Bangladesh as they arrive and begin the work they will be doing there over the next week, and as they travel back.

Hey guys, just a reminder to remember to pray for the ladies from our church who are headed to Bangladesh. They departed today and have a long journey ahead of them.  Pray for rest for them as they have very long flights and also for safety and health as they minister in Bangladesh. Pray that His Name would be made great in Bangladesh as a result of this trip.  There are a couple of ladies on the trip who are in our class, so please remember to pray for them specifically in the upcoming week as you remember to.

“Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the Gospel,” Ephesians 6:19

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Here are yesterday’s prayer requests….

Deborah – Twin brother and sister-in-law coming back from England; Older brother and sister-in-law moved successfully from Boston to Houston; pray for transitions.

Chantz – car situation, insurance company is taking their time sending the check to get the car out of the shop, the borrowed car is broken down. If anyone is able to help get to and from work this week, let him know!

Beth – Nicole McNut spoke to her in church yesterday, she is very sick and has boils. Pray for her health.

Brent – Friend is having the 2nd of 3 back surgeries this week.

Melanie – Friend’s 6-year old daughter, Alli is battling leukemia; Brother and sister-in-law are expecting a baby any day now.

Emily B – interview for promotion this week, competition is high, work environment is stressful; Family with a son, Jacob, having tests run and doctors appointments this week to evaluate whether or not if he has a form of autism.

Vonda – preparation for transition to Central Asia, lots of emails and questions coming these days. Pray that her time would also be multiplied to spend and treasure these last days for a while with family and friends.

Leslie – friend, Tiffany Martin, daughter Claire (3) drowned, heartbeat is back, but is on ventilator. (no sign of brain activity?), pray for Claire’s family and her sisters.

Upcoming trips (I will try to post more details/prayer requests for these later this week)…

Allison and the ladies trip to Bangladesh

Jon and the DBU trip to Brasil

Let me know if y’all have any other prayer needs this week. angelapangela85@gmail.com, (214)458-1857

Much love,

Angela

Hey guys, I got this from Rachael late last night…..

Late last Sunday night my grandfather was taken to the hospital. He is in the last stages of congestive heart failure. He has been in the hospital all week and they are not really sure how much time he has left. We are trying to get all family members here to say any last goodbyes but it has been very hard on all of this week. He does not have any strength and is just ready to be done. I will not be there Sunday because i will be in my VBS classroom but would like to ask for prayers for him.

See you all tomorrow!

Angela

Hey Road,

We only had a couple of requests on Sunday….

Beth Carleo shared about her brother, Michael, running away from home to Indiana. As of Tuesday the update was that he is now with family somewhere else, safe and sound. Please continue to pray for Michael and the Carleo family as they go through this time. Pray that God would be near to them and that they would be comforted in knowing that Michael is in His hands.

Rachael is still looking for a job…please pray trusting in God’s provision for her….

I (Angela) am also still looking for a teaching job for the fall….

Thanks guys! Keep praying….and let me know if anything else comes up before Sunday!

Here are this weeks prayer requests that were shared in class yesterday….

Elizabeth Whitehouse – sister-in-law (Kristin) is returning from her deployment on the 7th, pray for her transition back to the States as well as the transition of her replacement.

Deborah – Continued prayer for comfort after the two losses in the family, brother Austin and family had a smooth move to Houston, continue to pray for the transition.

Robin – Family friends’ daughter murdered on her job site in California. Peace, comfort and the investigation.

Emily – Promotion opportunities at work, the team atmosphere, peace and grace to accept the decision of who will receive the promotions; Family time with aunt and uncle who are home on furlough from mission work in Budapest, Hungary.

Chantz – Apartment residents: Kelly interviewing for a job with Boeing on Tuesday, has been without a job for quite a while; Darrell asking questions and seeking, pray for his salvation.

Jonathan – Cousin Logan graduating high-school, Nephew Cody moved out of parents’ house, protection and wisdom.

Sarah – Family as they support and pray for her sister and brother-in-law (Aaron and Erin) in the decision whether or not to accept the call to a church in Wisconsin. For Aaron and Erin as they seek God’s face in making this decision.

Rachael – Job search; Passport and visa stuff in preparation for Bangladesh trip.

Angela – Job search; Pray also for Guatemala during this time following a major volcanic eruption and the flooding from Tropical Storm Agatha, devastation, loss of life and homes there. Massive cleanup to follow.

Allison – Uncle John starting radiation on the head from the brain tumor on Monday, will have treatment every day. Struggling with denial of his medical condition.

If something comes up during the week, please don’t hesitate to call or e-mail me….angelapangela85@gmail.com, (214) 458-1857

Have a fabulous week!

Ang

Hey Road,

I apologize for the delay in getting Sunday’s prayer concerns posted. It has been a crazy week….

-Elizabeth Wong’s co-worker’s father passed away, comfort for the family

-Deborah’s uncle’s family as they continue through this time of loss; Debora’s grandfather also passed away on Sunday, the funeral was on Wednesday. Pray for comfort for the Benesh family as they come off this emotional rollercoaster the last couple of weeks.

-Chantz-Praise! Got a job at Starbucks, for the business, and car insurance situation to be worked out after accident; a family in his apartment complex lost everything in a fire.

-Derek’s grandfather, having some procedures and tubes in for some emphazema, recovery and comfort while in hospital.

-Angela-Didn’t get the job , so the search continues….

-Robin-Night terror dreams, for peaceful and restful sleep

-Edward-Having some night terror dreams as well…peaceful and restful sleep

-Rachael-Job hunting, had a meeting on Monday

-Sarah’s boot camp instructor (Stevie) has a malignant brain tumor, is at MD Anderson getting tests and treatment

-Jenny’s brother moving to DC

-Chuck’s mom traveling home from Turkey, safe travel and rest

-Brent’s voice coach having back surgery; also for support raising for the ministry in CS.  Praise-for involvment in the Road!

Again I apologize for the delay.  Let’s continue to pray for one another throughout the rest of the week.

See you all on Sunday!!
Much love,

Ang