FAMILY LIFE at Desert Springs - a place where we can share the heart of our church family; prayers, praises and important announcements.  Be sure to check-in often to see what is happening.

If you have a prayer request or praise, please submit by clicking on the link below or contacting Laura Keener, Frontline Director 760-568-3646  or email to  lkeener@desertspringsfamily.org

AN IMPORTANT PRAYER REQUEST FROM PASTOR MARK

I'm sending this note to you following a personal conversation I had with our missionary and brother, Jim Leonovich! He and his wife Annie are very much lamenting current events in Ukraine as Russian forces are invading. The BBC news is now describing this as war, so it is with sobriety that I write to you.

Needless to say, the Ukraine needs prayer! Already, there are many who the Leonovichs know whose lives are in danger, and sadly there are those whose lives have already been taken.

Will you join our family in praying for the Ukraine and her people? We are partnering with Jim and Annie in seeking 100 individuals from our church family who will commit to pray for the Ukraine!

1) Will you send an email to me (mcedar@desertspringsfamily.org) committing to pray for the Ukraine, the church, and every person needing Christ in this country? Pray specifically for Pastor Peter and his family, and every believer. (Peter was with us in services this past season.)

2) Will you forward a request to friends in the church who would also consider praying? Please ask them to forward an email back to me  as well - so that we can keep count. We need 100 people praying, so thank you for your help!

May God bless the Ukraine and protect her in this, her hour of need.

Gratefully,


- Pastor Mark
mcedar@desertspringsfamily.org

1 Corinthians 12:26 "We pray because we feel their pain."

Praying for Comfort, Health, Healing, Recovery, 
Protection& Wisdom

"Do not be anxious about ANYTHING, but in EVERYTHING , by prayer and petition, with THANKSGIVING, present your requests to God.  And the PEACE of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your heart and your minds in Christ Jesus"   .  Philippians 4: 6-7 NIV 

Darlene Atkinson

Betty Bates

Ralph Baugh

Ceil Burns 

Tim & Wendi Fikes

Ginny Folkers
LaReign Hodges

Phyllis Johnson
Bonnie Keller
Lt. Col. Roert Lilke
Carol Smoke

DSC Supported Missionaries Prayer Requests

Need SPECIAL PRAYER for missionary Adam Hussey as he has been diagnosed with Dengue Fever.  His wife Alei is daughter of Benji & Cory Andres who are family members here at DSC.  We have a great love and appreciation for Adam, Alei and their sweet daughter Eliana who give all they have to be missionaries in the Philippines with Action International.

OUR PASTORS in GUINEA BISSAU need SPECIAL PRAYER COVERING!  Guinea Bissau borders Guinea, Liberia & Sierra Leone where the EBOLA VIRUS outbreak is critical.  Over 1500 people have died.  We faithfully and humbly give monthly support to Pastor Marius, Pastor Fona, Pastor Hiskey and Pastor Tony and also to God's Word Church.  Our ties to each of them are precious and our support in prayer is critical.  We can not ignore our brothers & sisters in Christ who sacrifice so much for the Kingdom. PRAY FOR THEM throughout the day and when you awaken in the night. PRAY FOR PROTECTION.  




UKRAINE is crumbling, people fleeing as they have no supplies, no electricity, no medical care. We need to continue to lift our brothers and sisters in Christ who are in the Ukraine under attack. Our missionaries Jim & Annie Leonovich are in daily contact with the supported churches and Pastors.  It seems to be getting worse each day but GOD IS IN CONTROL.

Evangeline Byrnes-St. Clair is still in the Philippines continuing her aide to the church and city that needs rebuilding after the devastating typhoon.They need clothing for children and men, ceiling fans, chairs and donations.  Evangeline works tirelessly, always giving God the glory and thanking Him for the opportunity to serve Him in her country.  Pray for her strength, financial support and health.

Continued prayers are needed for one of our missionaries Junio Souza in Nepal.  Junio has been diagnosed with Hepatitis C and having to undergo very expensive treatments.  We pray for complete healing and their financial needs to be met so they continue to share the gospel in Nepal.  

FAMILY LIFE at Desert Springs - a place where we can share the heart of our church family; prayers, praises and important announcements.  Be sure to check-in often to see what is happening.

If you have a prayer request or praise, please submit by clicking on the link below or contacting Laura Keener, Frontline Director 760-568-3646  or email to  lkeener@desertspringsfamily.org

Hard isn't it...watching the news each day?  Terrible earthquakes, diseases spreading, Christians are being persecuted, wars and rumors of wars, young girls are being kidnapped.  We think that it just must be the end times and Christ will return soon, but our thoughts are not His thoughts and our time is not His time.  So what are we commanded to do?  Pray. Do not lose hope. Remember who God is. His power. His justice. His kingdom. 

PRAY ...Not a simple answer but it's what our Savior commands us to do.  Let's commit to praying more than ever before and sharing our peace and hope with others who are living in fear.  

1 Corinthians 12:26 "We pray because we feel their pain."

Praying for Comfort, Health, Healing, Recovery & Wisdom

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort  those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.  

2 Corinthians 1:3-4 ESV

Darlene Atkinson

Betty Bates

Chita Britcher

Ceil Burns 

Pete & Janet Donovan's daughter, Stacey

Tim & Wendi Fikes
Ginny Folkers
Bonnie Keller

Ed & Lynn Hernandez mother, Verle

LaReign Hodges

Phyllis Johnson
Neil & Doreen Riordan's daughter, Karen

Carol Smoke

PRAISES TO REPORT

LaReign Hodges home and came to "The Class" last Sunday!

DSC Supported Missionaries Prayer Requests

Need SPECIAL PRAYER for missionary Adam Hussey as he has been diagnosed with Dengue Fever.  His wife Alei is daughter of Benji & Cory Andres who are family members here at DSC.  We have a great love and appreciation for Adam, Alei and their sweet daughter Eliana who give all they have to be missionaries in the Philippines with Action International.

OUR PASTORS in GUINEA BISSAU need SPECIAL PRAYER COVERING!  Guinea Bissau borders Guinea, Liberia & Sierra Leone where the EBOLA VIRUS outbreak is critical.  Over 2000 people have died.  We faithfully and  humbly give monthly support to Pastor Marius, Pastor Fona, Pastor Hiskey and Pastor Tony and also to God's Word Church.  Our ties to each of them are precious and our support in prayer is critical.  We can not ignore our brothers & sisters in Christ who sacrifice so much for the Kingdom. PRAY FOR THEM throughout the day and when you awaken in the night. PRAY FOR PROTECTION.  




UKRIANE is crumbling, people fleeing as they have no supplies, no electricity, no medical care. We need to continue to lift our brothers and sisters in Christ who are in the Ukraine under attack. Our missionaries Jim & Annie Leonovich are in daily contact with the supported churches and Pastors.  It seems to be getting worse each day but GOD IS IN CONTROL.

Evangeline Byrnes-St. Clair is still in the Philippines continuing her aide to the church and city that needs rebuilding after the devasting typhoon.They need clothing for shildren and men, ceiling fans, chairs and donations.  Evangeline works tirelessly, always giving God the glory and thanking Him for the opportunity to serve Him in her country.  Pray for her strength, financial support and health.

Continued prayers are needed for one of our missionaries Junio Souza in Nepal.  Junio has been diagnosed with Hepatitis C and having to undergo very expensive treatments.  We pray for complete healing and their financial needs to be met so they continue to share the gospel in Nepal.  

FAMILY LIFE at Desert Springs - a place where we can share the heart of our church family; prayers, praises and important announcements.  Be sure to check-in often to see what is happening.

If you have a prayer request or praise, please submit by clicking on the link below or contacting Laura Keener, Frontline Director 760-568-3646  or email to  lkeener@desertspringsfamily.org

I read a blog last week and thought it was worth passing on. For those of us who went on the June 2014 Mexico Mission trip and for any of you who have experienced serving on a mission trip...you will understand this boy's heart.

MEXICAN MISSION PERSPECTIVE

Our son, Elliot, went on a missions trip to Mexico this summer, with our church high school youth group. The stories he shared with us about Mexican hospitality, and the wealth that we have in America, made me think of this story:

One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people live.

They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family.

Upon their return from their trip the father asked his son, “How was the trip?”

“It was great, Dad.”

“Did you see how poor people live?” the father asked.

“Oh yeah,” said the son.

“So, tell me, what did you learn from the trip?” asked the father.

The son answered:

“I saw that we have one dog and they had four.

We have a pool that reaches to the middle of our garden and they have a creek that has no end.

We have imported lanterns in our garden and they have the stars at night.

Our patio reaches to the front yard and they have the whole horizon.

We have a small piece of land to live on and they have fields that go beyond our sight.

We have servants who serve us, but they serve others.

We buy our food, but they grow theirs.

We have walls around our property to protect us, they have friends to protect them.”

The boy’s father was speechless.

Then his son added, “Thanks Dad for showing me how poor we are.”

Isn’t perspective a wonderful thing? Makes you wonder what would happen if we all gave thanks for everything we have, instead of worrying about what we don’t have.

Praying for Comfort, Health, Healing, Recovery & Wisdom

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort  those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.  

2 Corinthians 1:3-4 ESV

Darlene Atkinson

Mary Badger

Betty Bates

Chita Britcher

Ceil Burns 

Marcia Carlgran

Pete & Janet Donovan's daughter, Stacey

Tim & Wendi Fikes
Ginny Folkers
Bonnie Keller

Ed & Lynn Hernandez mother, Verle

LaReign Hodges

Phyllis Johnson
Neil & Doreen Riordan's daughter, Karen

Carol Smoke
Wayne & Elaine Warren

PRAISES TO REPORT

Wyn Fessenden home and doing fine

CONTINUE TO Pray for PERSECUTED Christians 

WE HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY !

PRAY - PRAY - PRAY

"The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much” (James 5:16). 

Special Prayers Our Missionaries  

Need SPECIAL PRAYER for our monthly supported missionary Adam Hussey as he has been diagnosed with Dengue Fever.  His wife Alei is daughter of Benji & Cory Andres who are family members here at DSC.  We have a great love and appreciation for Adam, Alei and their sweet daughter Eliana who give all they have to be missionaries in the Philippines with Action International.

OUR PASTORS in GUINEA BISSAU need SPECIAL PRAYER COVERING!  Guinea Bissau borders Guinea, Liberia & Sierra Leone where the EBOLA VIRUS outbreak is critical.  Over 950 people have died.  We faithfully and  humbly give monthly support to Pastor Marius, Pastor Fona, Pastor Hiskey and Pastor Tony and also to God's Word Church.  Our ties to each of them are precious and our support in prayer is critical.  We can not ignore our brothers & sisters in Christ who sacrifice so much for the Kingdom. PRAY FOR THEM throughout the day and when you awaken in the night. PRAY FOR PROTECTION.  




UKRIANE is crumbling, people fleeing as they have no supplies, no electricity, no medical care. We need to continue to lift our brothers and sisters in Christ who are in the Ukraine under attack. Our missionaries Jim & Annie Leonovich are in daily contact with the supported churches and Pastors.  It seems to be getting worse each day but GOD IS IN CONTROL.

Evangeline Byrnes-St. Clair is still in the Philippines continuing her aide to the church and city that needs rebuilding after the devasting typhoon.They need clothing for shildren and men, ceiling fans, chairs and donations.  Evangeline works tirelessly, always giving God the glory and thanking Him for the opportunity to serve Him in her country.  Pray for her strength, financial support and health.

Continued prayers are needed for one of our missionaries Junio Souza in Nepal.  Junio has been diagnosed with Hepatitis C and having to undergo very expensive treatments.  We pray for complete healing and their financial needs to be met so they continue to share the gospel in Nepal.  

FAMILY LIFE at Desert Springs - a place where we can share the heart of our church family; prayers, praises and important announcements.  Be sure to check-in often to see what is happening.

If you have a prayer request or praise, please submit by clicking on the link below or contacting Laura Keener, Frontline Director 760-568-3646  or email to  lkeener@desertspringsfamily.org

Urgent Prayer needed for Christians in Iraq  

Thousands are fleeing the terrible advancement of  ISIS takeover 
and are without food, water, shelter or medicine.  
Christians are being persecuted and and asked to convert or die.  

 Islamic militants have eradicated virtually every trace of Christianity from Mosul, Iraq’s second 

largest city, Nina Shea, director of the Hudson Institute’s Center for Religious Freedom, said July 23. “There are no Christians left in Mosul,” Shea told CBN News. “They have all been driven out. They have been told to convert to Islam or die, or to leave.”

Shea, who formerly served as vice chair for the U.S. Commission on International Religious 

Freedom, said fighters with the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) marked the property of 

Christians in Mosul with the Arabic word “Nasrani,” or “Nazarene” -- a clear reference to 

Christianity. Christian property owners were then driven out.

Last month militants offered Christians in Mosul the opportunity to enter into a dhimma, an 

agreement which would have allowed them to practice the Christian faith behind closed doors 

after they paid a hefty tax and agreed not to proselytize. However, multiple sources in the region 

said that offer was later withdrawn and all Christians were told to leave or face execution.

WE HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY !

PRAY - PRAY - PRAY

"The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much” (James 5:16). 

Special Prayers Our Missionaries  

OUR PASTORS in GUINEA BISSAU need SPECIAL PRAYER COVERING!  Guinea Bissau borders Guinea, Liberia & Sierra Leone where the EBOLA VIRUS outbreak is critical.  Over 950 people have died.  We faithfully and  humbly give monthly support to Pastor Marius, Pastor Fona, Pastor Hiskey and Pastor Tony and also to God's Word Church.  Our ties to each of them are precious and our support in prayer is critical.  We can not ignore our brothers & sisters in Christ who sacrifice so much for the Kingdom. PRAY FOR THEM throughout the day and when you awaken in the night. PRAY FOR PROTECTION.  




UKRIANE is crumbling, people fleeing as they have no supplies, no electricity, no medical care. We need to continue to lift our brothers and sisters in Christ who are in the Ukraine under attack. Our missionaries Jim & Annie Leonovich are in daily contact with the supported churches and Pastors.  It seems to be getting worse each day but GOD IS IN CONTROL.

Evangeline Byrnes-St. Clair is still in the Philippines continuing her aide to the church and city that needs rebuilding after the devasting typhoon.  Evangeline works tirelessly, always giving God the glory and thanking Him for the opportunity to serve Him in her country.  Pray for her strength, financial support and health.

Continued prayers are needed for one of our missionaries Junio Souza in Nepal.  Junio has been diagnosed with Hepatitis C and having to undergo very expensive treatments.  We pray for complete healing and their financial needs to be met so they continue to share the gospel in Nepal.  

 Praying for Comfort, Health, Healing, Recovery & Wisdom

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,  the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction,  so that we may be able to comfort 
those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 ESV

Betty Bates

Chita Britcher

Ceil Burns 

Tim & Wendi Fikes
Ginny Folkers
Bonnie Keller

Ed & Lynn Hernandez mother, Verle

LaReign Hodges

Phyllis Johnson
John & Phyliss Johonson's daughter, Kristy 
Neil & Doreen Riordan's daughter, Karen

Carol Smoke

FAMILY LIFE at Desert Springs - a place where we can share the heart of our church family; prayers, praises and important announcements.  Be sure to check-in often to see what is happening.

If you have a prayer request or praise, please submit by clicking on the link below or contacting Laura Keener, Frontline Director 760-568-3646  or email to  lkeener@desertspringsfamily.org

Special Prayers Our Missionaries  

OUR PASTORS in GUINEA BISSAU need SPECIAL PRAYER COVERING!  Guinea Bissau borders Guinea, Liberia & Sierra Leone where the EBOLA VIRUS outbreak is critical.  Over 826 people have died.  We faithfully and  humbly give monthly support to Pastor Marius, Pastor Fona, Pastor Hiskey and Pastor Tony and also to God's Word Church.  Our ties to each of them are precious and our support in prayer is critical.  We can not ignore our brothers & sisters in Christ who sacrifice so much for the Kingdom. PRAY FOR THEM throughout the day and when you awaken in the night. PRAY FOR PROTECTION.  




UKRIANE is crumbling, people fleeing as they have no supplies, no electricity, no medical care. We need to continue to lift our brothers and sisters in Christ who are in the Ukraine under attack. Our missionaries Jim & Annie Leonovich are in daily contact with the supported churches and Pastors.  It seems to be getting worse each day but GOD IS IN CONTROL.

Evangeline Byrnes-St. Clair is still in the Philippines continuing her aide to the church and city that needs rebuilding after the devasting typhoon.  Evangeline works tirelessly, always giving God the glory and thanking Him for the opportunity to serve Him in her country.  Pray for her strength, financial support and health.

Continued prayers are needed for one of our missionaries Junio Souza in Nepal.  Junio has been diagnosed with Hepatitis C and having to undergo very expensive treatments.  We pray for complete healing and their financial needs to be met so they continue to share the gospel in Nepal.  

 Praying for Comfort, Health, Healing, Recovery & Wisdom

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,  the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction,  so that we may be able to comfort 
those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 ESV

Chita Britcher 

Lela Buffington's nephew, Nelson

Bob Ferro

Tim & Wendi Fikes

Fred Keener 

Neil & Doreen Riordan's daughter, Karen

Ed & Lynn Hernandez mother, Verle

LaReign Hodges

Ruth Sixstone-Wells sister, Jean

Carol Smoke

"So I chose to remember.  I remembered all I have been given. I remembered all I possess in Christ.  I remembered the grace of God comes to me in uncomfortable circumstances, and His purpose is to conform me to Himself.  I remembered nothing can separate me from His love.( Romans 8:35)

What God's graciously given you is always enough to be abundant grace for someone else."  ...Joy Forney, incourage.me

Serving Together,

Laura 

FAMILY LIFE at Desert Springs - a place where we can share the heart of our church family; prayers, praises and important announcements.  Be sure to check-in often to see what is happening.

If you have a prayer request or praise, please submit by clicking on the link below or contacting Laura Keener, Frontline Director 760-568-3646  or email to  lkeener@desertspringsfamily.org

A Summer Reflection:

Summer is always a quieter time here in the desert, so many people on vacation, others return to their primary home until it cools down and lots of kids are away at camp.  In the church office summer has always been a time to purge old items, make room for the new season...but I'm finding it hard to do.  All around I see files from Pastor Jim Smoke and Bobbie Fikes and the heart grief returns.  Yes, I know they are both home in the arms of the Lord and NOTHING is better than that and we will see each other again.  I know this.  But losing them here on earth leaves a void, one that can never be filled with another.  Their friendship, laughter, silly sayings, support and wisdom became part of my daily life.  So, I will continue to honor Jim & Bobbie, by serving the Lord with my whole heart, for this I believe... "I have been chosen according to your foreknowledge , Father, through sanctification of Your Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling of His blood; grace and peace are mine in abundance." 1 Peter 1:2

Serving Together,

Laura 

 Praying for Comfort, Health, Healing, Recovery & Wisdom

                              

Comfort for Tim & Wendi Fikes 
Neil & Doreen Riordan's daughter Karen

Ed & Lynn Hernandez mother, Verle

LaReign Hodges, home but needs strength and healing.
Carol Smokehome, pray for her care and strength.

Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled neither let them be afraid. John 14:27

Continued Special Prayers Needed for Our 
Supported Missionaries  

We need to continue to lift our brothers and sisters in Christ who are in the Ukraine under attack. Our missionaries Jim & Annie Leonovich are in daily contact with the supported churches and Pastors.  It seems to be getting worse each day but GOD IS IN CONTROL.

Evangeline Byrnes-St. Clair is still back in the Philippines continuing her aide to the church and city that needs rebuilding after the terrible hurricane.  Evangeline works tirelessly, always giving God the glory and thanking Him for the opportunity to serve Him in her country.  Pray for her strength, financial support and health.

PRAISES for Pastor Tony Vaz in Guinea Bissau! He was finally issued a visa to go to Portugal and had his heart surgery.  It went well but needs our prayer for complete recovery! 


We are asking for special prayers for one of our missionaries
Junio Souza in Nepal.  Junio as been diagnosed with Hepatitis C and having to undergo very expensive treatments.  We pray for quick healing and their financial needs to be met so they continue to share the gospel in Nepal.  

FAMILY LIFE at Desert Springs - a place where we can share the heart of our church family; prayers, praises and important announcements.  Be sure to check-in often to see what is happening.

If you have a prayer request or praise, please submit by clicking on the link below or contacting Laura Keener, Frontline Director 760-568-3646  or email to  lkeener@desertspringsfamily.org

Dear Church Family,

By now I am sure you have heard of last weeks accident.  Bobbie Fikes, our friend & church executive administrator,  suffered a serious head injury yesterday, here at the office.  Bobbie was rushed to surgery at Eisenhower and all possible was done but she went home to Heaven on Thursday, July 10th.  A Celebration of Life service will not be held until sometime in the fall.

Please continue to pray for her husband Tim, daughter Wendi and extended family.  Bobbie was on staff for over seven years and is precious to us all. We know the Lord will give comfort and strength to her family and to us to continue in His service, and Bobbie will always be a part of our DSC ministry.

If you would like to send a card to the family, please mail to:
The Fikes Family, 35756 Palomino Way, Palm Desert CA   92211.

 Praying for Comfort, Health, Healing, Recovery & Wisdom

                              

Jim Barbour

Ed & Lynn Hernandez mother, Verle

LaReign Hodges is now home but needs strength and healing.
Howie & Cheville Johnson's son-in-law passed away.
Carol Smoke is home now, pray for her care and strength.

Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled neither let them be afraid. John 14:27

Special Prayers Needed for Our 
Supported Missionaries  

We need to continue to lift our brothers and sisters in Christ who are in the Ukraine under attack. Our missionaries Jim & Annie Leonovich are in daily contact with the supported churches and Pastors.  It seems to be getting worse each day but GOD IS IN CONTROL.

Evangeline Byrnes-St. Clair is still back in the Philippines continuing her aide to the church and city that needs rebuilding after the terrible hurricane.  Evangeline works tirelessly, always giving God the glory and thanking Him for the opportunity to serve Him in her country.  Pray for her strength, financial support and health.

PRAISES for Pastor Tony Vaz in Guinea Bissau! He was finally issued a visa to go to Portugal and had his heart surgery.  It went well but needs our prayer for complete recovery! 


We are asking for special prayers for one of our missionaries
Junio Souza in Nepal.  Junio as been diagnosed with Hepatitis C and having to undergo very expensive treatments.  We pray for quick healing and their financial needs to be met so they continue to share the gospel in Nepal.