Prayer Posts
Thank you for all your prayers and concern as we went through Hurricane Milton this week. We heard from many of you and wanted to update you now that the storm has passed. Thankfully, Orlando was spared the brunt of the storm. We did not lose power or see any water in our home; we […]
Mom Waid peacefully departed this earthly life surrounded by her loving family at home on November 24, 2023. A devoted servant of Christ, she has reunited with her eternal heavenly Father. Mom found the utmost fulfillment in motherhood, family life, church, and neighborhood community. She lovingly guided three sons through countless life experiences, including sports,
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We want to announce the birth of our first grandchild. Amaya Louise was born August 5, 2023 in Chicago, IL. She weighed 8.5lbs at 21inches. We were able to spend 5 days with our daughter, Jessica, prior to the delivery. We will stay in Chicago for a few weeks. Pray for Jessica’s adjustment, health and
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Mike’s parents are both experiencing health challenges that mean we will need to be in Columbia, MO for a undetermined period of time. Mike’s Mom had a stroke around March 6 which has caused her left side to be weakened. She is in a rehab wing of the hospital to help her regain proper movement
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Amy and I are excited to be leaving today on the Cru/CCCI Israel Life of Christ Leadership study tour. We will join key leaders from across geographic Areas of CCCI/CRU on this life changing experience to rediscover and be immersed in the movement of Jesus at the “point of origin”. The study tour will focus on a chronological
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Our daughter Jessica has spent the last 7 weeks in Turkey working with Iranian refugees. She left Istanbul this morning, just hours before a coup occurred and the airport was shutdown. This takes place just a couple weeks after a terrorist bombing at the airport. She was also in France last week for some R&R,
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This weekend in downtown Orlando there is a 2-day concert called a Rave. These are the modern equivalent of a Woodstock. Amy and I will be joining with others to provide parental care, prayer and God’s love to the kids who come. Raves vary in size from 200 to 100,000 in attendance – with approximately
I talked with a young lady on the airplane last week who is from another country. I told her I had a film in her language on my phone, so she asked me to send it to her. She sent me a reply today that said: …I will watch as soon as I get back.
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Part of my role with our Global Technology Office is to help develop quality leaders around the world who help to set the strategic direction of the ministry’s use of technology. I will be in the country of Hungary for a gathering of about 25 leaders who represent Campus Crusade for Christ in most of
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Amy and I will be attending a conference on the topic of justice for the vulnerable and oppressed. We will be representing the women’s version of the JESUS film, called Magdalena: Through Her Eyes. Amy has been helping to resource justice ministries with this amazing version of the film. Unfortunately, we leaving a sick daughter
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