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 /  lkeener@desertspringsfamily.org

Memory Verse of the Week

"For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many." Mark 10:45

When we serve with our focus strongly and solely on Jesus, our attitude stays healthy and our hearts continue to be joyful.  

 Pray for Health, Healing & Recovery

Eileen Coefield 
Diane DeVore
Jeanne Drehmer   
LaReign Hodges  
Verle Kellstrom  
Dorene Kunkle   
Karen Ross
James Swarzkopf

Prayers & Support for Our Missionaries

4.5 billion without Christ. 1 billion have never heard about Christ.

"...go into all the world multiplying the gospel by making disciples."

Evangeline St. Clair as she ministers in the Philippines with Utap Community Bible Church Mission has asked us to pray specifically for the below:

• More mission workers
• Start a radio ministry 
• Ladies ministry
• Children's ministry building

Hebrews 13:16 - Do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

Pastor Saeed is  a U.S. citizen imprisoned in Iran simply because he is a Christian.
It's been nearly one year since Pastor Saeed's illegal captivity at the hands of the Iranians.

Now, Iran has a new president, and he claims to be more moderate than his predecessor.
We're going to hold him to his word.

Using a brand-new website that raises awareness for the persecuted church and gives a voice to the voiceless, we're asking you to sign a petition or write a letter to President Hassan Rouhani asking that he free Pastor Saeed.

We've written text you can use, or you can customize to send your own message, but our goal is simple: 52,000 letters asking President Rouhani to save Saeed.

We will send President Rouhani 1,000 letters every week until Pastor Saeed is free.

Be heard. Help save Saeed.
www.beheardproject.com

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

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 /  lkeener@desertspringsfamily.org

Memory Verse of the Week

"For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many." Mark 10:45

 Pray for Health, Healing & Recovery

• Eileen Coefield 
• Diane DeVore
• Jeanne Drehmer   
• LaReign Hodges  
• Verle Kellstrom  (Eddie & Lynn Hernandez' mother)
• Dorene Kunkle   
• Karen Ross
• James Swarzkopf

Prayers & Support for Our Missionaries

Continue to pray for Evangeline St. Clair as she ministers in the Philippines with Utap Community Bible Church Mission.   We miss Evangeline but know she is doing exactly what the Lord has asked of her. 

Heb. 13:16 - Do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

Please pray for Pastor Saeed Abedini in an 8 year prison sentence because he refuses to deny his Christian faith. 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.  Please pray, attend a vigil, and urge your friends to participate. Find the location nearest you at SaveSaeed.org
Heb. 13:3 - Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners...

     

Be Vigilant.  Be Discerning.  Be Informed.  

Be Prayerful.  Be Active.  Be Blessed.

James 1:5 - If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given him. 

We as a body of believers must pray for our Country and the direction we are taking. We must pray for those in Syria RIGHT NOW and for wisdom in our response.  

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 /  lkeener@desertspringsfamily.org

We Pray for Health, Healing & Recovery

 Jeanne Drehmer   

  LaReign Hodges    

             Howie Johnson               

Karen Ross

Darlene Atkinson Sassi

Pastor Jim Smoke

Carol Smoke

James Swarzkopf

Jack Washburn

Prayers & Support for Our Missionaries

Our Pacesetter's class took up an offering to send to  Evangeline St. Clair to help her continue the work in the Philippines with Utap Community Bible Church Mission.   We miss Evangeline but know she is doing exactly what the Lord has asked of her.  Pray for Evangeline and her husband Michael.

Heb. 13:16 - Do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

Please continue to pray for Pastor Saeed Abedini in an 8 year prison sentence because he refuses to deny his Christian faith. 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.  Please pray, attend a vigil, and urge your friends to participate. Find the location nearest you at SaveSaeed.org
Heb. 13:3 - Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners...

PRAISES!  Jim & Annie Leonovich are home after  months serving in the Ukraine! The Lord used them mightily and they were able to lead 20 people to Christ;  bringing glory to God through their work! 

     

Be Vigilant.  Be Discerning.  Be Informed.  

Be Prayerful.  Be Active.  Be Blessed.

James 1:5 - If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given him. 

We as a body of believers must pray for our Country and the direction we are taking. We must pray for those in Syria RIGHT NOW and for wisdom in our response.  

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.    

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.    

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.    

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.