Wednesday, August 28, 2013

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 at: 
760-568-36 lkeener@desertspringsfamily.org


Hebrews 13:3 
"Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering."

DEVASTING BLOW...Continue to Pray for Pastor Saeed Abedini as the appeals court in Tehran rejected his appeal and refused to reduce his 8 year prison sentence because he refuses to deny his Christian faith. It's almost ONE year since American Pastor Saeed Abedini was sentenced to Iran's notoriously brutal Evin Prison.  We learned that Pastor Saeed's abdominal injuries - sustained from intense beatings - are causing him excruciating pain.  He takes medicine prescribed by Iranian authorities that does nothing to help; he must be returned home to doctors in the USA and to his family!. 

On September 26th – the one-year anniversary of his imprisonment – Pastor Saeed's wife is organizing prayer vigils for him in nearly 50 cities all across America and in dozens more around the globe.  Nearly every state in America is already represented, and new events are being added every day.  Please pray, attend a vigil, and urge your friends to participate. Pastor Saeed needs our support.

Find the location nearest you at SaveSaeed.org

Hebrews 13:3 
Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners...

We Pray for Health, Healing & Recovery...
Jeanne Drehmer   
LaReign Hodges                   
Karen Ross
Pastor Jim Smoke
Linda Whitaker

 Our Missionaries
Michael & Evangeline St. Clair continue to request your prayers for the Philippine Church - Utap. It needs help in developing a path forward. Evangeline is still there and working hard in discipleship.

Jim & Annie Leonovich who are doing missionary work in the Ukraine!  We pray the Lord will use them to disciple many and bring glory to God through their work.    

Monday, August 19, 2013

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 at: 
760-568-36 lkeener@desertspringsfamily.org

Pray for Pastor Saeed Abedini 
Hebrews 13:3 Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners...
It's almost ONE year since American Pastor Saeed Abedini was sentenced to eight years in Iran's notoriously brutal Evin Prison  This week Pastor Saeed was able to speak from his prison cell with family in Iran.  They learned that Pastor Saeed's abdominal injuries - sustained from intense beatings - are once again causing him excruciating pain.  He takes medicine prescribed by Iranian authorities, but he must be returned home to doctors in the USA and to his family!. 

On September 26th – the one-year anniversary of his imprisonment – Pastor Saeed's wife is organizing prayer vigils for him in nearly 50 cities all across America and in dozens more around the globe.  Nearly every state in America is already represented, and new events are being added every day.  Please pray, attend a vigil, and urge your friends to participate. Pastor Saeed needs our support.


Find the location nearest you at SaveSaeed.org


We Pray for Health, Healing & Recovery...
Jeanne Drehmer                      
Karen Ross
Linda Whitaker

 Our Missionaries
John & Rachel Hiskey, our missionaries in Guinea Bissau, want to THANK YOU for the special offering given on their last visit to our church.  These funds enabled local Pastor Tony, who Mark interviewed and we support monthly, to FINISH HIS CHURCH!  They are just praising the Lord for your generosity and prayer support.  Isn't it awesome to know that we helped finish a church where Jesus is made known to the lost in Africa? 

Michael & Evangeline St. Clair continue to request your prayers for the Philippine Church - Utap. It needs help in developing a path forward. Evangeline is still there and working hard in discipleship.

Jim & Annie Leonovich who are doing missionary work in the Ukraine!  We pray the Lord will use them to disciple many and bring glory to God through their work.    

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

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 at: 
760-568-36 lkeener@desertspringsfamily.org

We are back from Mexico!
Fred and I just returned from another visit to the Door of Faith Orphanage in La Mision, MX (Baja area).  We are getting all arrangements made for our own DSC missions trip in June 2014!   

Please PRAY about taking part in this one week trip. 
There are many ways to serve at  DOFO making it a wonderful experience for Jr. High age to Senior's.  A life changing experience, I guarantee you!

Serving Together,
    Laura Keener                          

We Give Thanks...
Jim & Carol Smoke's grandson Seth is healing well after the severe burns on his face, arm and leg.  Your prayers have kept the family comforted and believe that his complete healing is from our GOD!

We Pray for Health, Healing & Recovery...




Jeanne Drehmer
Eddie Hernandez
LaReign Hodges                                                  
Karen Ross
Linda Whitaker

 Our Missionaries
John & Rachel Hiskey, our missionaries in Guinea Bissau, want to THANK YOU for the special offering given on their last visit to our church.  These funds enabled local Pastor Tony, who Mark interviewed and we support monthly, to FINISH HIS CHURCH!  They are just praising the Lord for your generosity and prayer support.  Isn't it awesome to know that we helped finish a church where Jesus is made known to the lost in Africa? 

Michael & Evangeline St. Clair continue to request your prayers for the Philippine Church - Utap. It needs help in developing a path forward. Evangeline is still there and working hard in discipleship.

Sharon Warner is on a medical missions trip to Huacho, Peru.  Pray for health and safety and for people to have open hearts as they hear about the Lord.

Jim & Annie Leonovich who are doing missionary work in the Ukraine!  We pray the Lord will use them to disciple many and bring glory to God through their work.    

Monday, August 5, 2013

FAMILY LIFE at Desert Springs - here is where we are sharing 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 at 760-568-3646 lkeener@desertspringsfamily.org

FYI:
Fred and I are returning to the Door of Faith Orphanage in La Mision, MX this weekend, taking our son and his wife.  We feel it is important to continue a loving relationship with the children and staff of this beautiful orphanage as we prepare for our church mission trip in June 2014.  Blessings!
    Laura Keener                          

We Give Thanks...
Ray Tidd's heart procedures are done and he is back home, doing well.

Robin Ott found employment and is so thankful!!!!

Jr. High kids had a wonderful, blessed time at Forest Home camp last week.  Many lives touched and on fire for our Lord! Thanks for your prayers.

We Pray for Health, Healing & Recovery...

Jeanne Drehmer
Kal Huebscher                                                              
Verle Kellstrom
Karen Ross
Jim & Carol Smoke's grandson Seth

Our Missionaries
Michael & Evangeline St. Clair request your prayers for the Philippine Church - Utap. It needs help in developing a path forward. Evangeline is still there and working hard in discipleship.

Sharon Warner is on a medical missions trip to Huacho, Peru.  Pray for health and safety and for people to have open hearts as they hear about the Lord.

Jim & Annie Leonovich who are doing missionary work in the Ukraine!  We pray the Lord will use them to disciple many and bring glory to God through their work.