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10/13/2024

Midnight Comfort Hour Prayer- Monday, Oct. 14, 2024
Target Prayer: Praying for Seniors who work beyond retirement age due to financial needs.

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 God’s Word Translation- (GWT)

On Tuesday, I left the house to walk my dog. My neighbor was leaving his house with a brief case and lunch pouch. He leaned down and rubbed my dog’s head, and I saw the dark circles beneath his eyes. Sadness filled my heart as I wished him a good evening. His wife shared with me, some years ago, that this gentleman retired from civic duties, only to learn that he did not have the social security credits needed to receive a social security check of an amount that would offset his retirement. The amount he received was not enough to support his monthly household needs. As a result, he returned to work to increase his monthly social security payments. The wife is unable to work due to numerous back and knee surgeries. We are persecuted, but God does not leave us. We are hurt sometimes, but we are not destroyed. 2 Corinthians 4:9 (GWT). I could see the hurt in his eyes as he turned to get in the truck to go to work.

One of my friends retired, at the age of 62, from the County Board of Assistance with a great pension and social security check. However, she was in deep debt and had a gambling problem. She went to work stocking greeting cards in markets. That didn’t last for long as the bending and stooping caused her great pain. After signing up to become a caretaker for two mentally challenged women, two and a half years later she was out of debt. The Lord also delivered her from gambling. This woman was able to leave a substantial inheritance to her son when she died.

Currently, I have a relative who just turned sixty (60) and realized she can’t retire because her bills are much too high. She has helped her children, to her own peril. Even though she has an excellent job with a pension, it will not be enough with her social security check to provide her with the quality of life she is accustomed to living. By following a strict budget for the next five years, she hopes to retire comfortably and debt free.

Unfortunately, many families do not discuss budgets, pensions, social security checks or saving the money we need to deal with inflation and the continuous cost of living we face in our society. Some don’t begin preparing or planning for retirement in their early years of work. People are living longer and the terrain of our economy changing. Then, when we reach retirement age fear grips us as we search for employment, and our bodies scream with pain as we push it to keep working because our expenses need to be paid.

According to statistics, 17 million Americans age 65+ are economically insecure living at or below 200% of the federal poverty level (FPL) ($30,120 per year for a single person in 2024). These older adults struggle with rising housing and health care bills, inadequate nutrition, lack of access to transportation, diminished savings, and job loss. To change this dynamic, we must teach our children and grandchildren the importance of self-control, saving, insurance, giving, and planning. That may help them be better prepared to enter the latter years of life confidently and to enjoy their retirement years.

We invite you to join us on the Midnight Comfort Hour, Monday, October 14, 2024, at 10 pm (EST), where our Target Prayer will be " Praying for Seniors who work beyond retirement age due to financial needs". Our intercessors will be standing by to pray with and for you regarding any needs you may have, not just those related to our target prayer focus. In addition to our dedicated time of prayer, hear a song from one of our Ministers, and a word from the Lord, delivered by Elder Theo Gladden, to encourage you. The number to call is 530-881-1212, access code 542371962 #. Dialing one of these numbers first may prevent additional charges from your phone service provider- (520) 420-9081, or (206) 451-6014; or 205-451-6069. After dialing the alternate number, then dial 530-881-1212 and listen for the prompts. Prayer requests may also be sent by email to [email protected] .

Living confidently in God,
Elder Gwen Porter

09/15/2024

Midnight Comfort Hour Prayer
Target Prayer -"Praying that we would be honorable"

Honorable is defined as- characterized by principles of honor; upright; adherence to what is right; not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent.

In 2 Samuel 22: 20-26, David declares, "He brought me forth also into a large place: He delivered me, because He delighted in me. The Lord rewarded me according to my righteousness: according to the cleanness of my hands hath He recompensed me. For I have kept the ways of the Lord, and have not wickedly departed from my God. For all His judgments were before me: and as for His statutes, I did not depart from them. I was also upright before Him, and have kept myself from mine iniquity. Therefore the Lord hath recompensed me according to my righteousness; according to my cleanness in His eye sight. With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful, and with the upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright."

Yes, God rewards those who live honorably. The life of everyone who professes to be a Christian should fit the definition above. The scriptures are filled with commands that we walk uprightly. David demonstrated this (in most instances); Job is described as a perfect and upright man. And, although we tend to focus on the "bless me" aspect of Jabez's prayer, the heart of the matter is he had boldness to pray this because he strove to live honorably, to be kept from evil.

Sadly, too often we see less than honorable behaviors demonstrated in the lives of those who profess to be people of God. Lying, cheating, conniving, deceptive practices and immorality should not be words used by others to describe Christians. But, they call it as they see it!!!

Oh, people of God, let us strive to walk uprightly before God and man, living with integrity and honesty.

Please join with us on the Midnight Comfort Hour, Monday, September 16, 2024, at 10 pm (EST), where our Target Prayer will be "Praying that we would be honorable ". Our intercessors will be standing by to pray with and for you regarding any needs you may have, not just those related to our target prayer focus. In addition to our dedicated time of prayer, hear a song to inspire you, and a word from the Lord, delivered by Elder Gwen Porter to encourage you. The number to call is 530-881-1212, access code 542371962 #. Dialing one of these numbers first may prevent additional charges from your phone service provider- (520) 420-9081, or (206) 451-6014; or 205-451-6069. After dialing the alternate number, then dial 530-881-1212 and listen for the prompts. Prayer requests may also be sent by mail to [email protected] .

In the Master's service,
Rev Cynthia

08/31/2024

Midnight Comfort Hour Prayer- September 2, 2024 @ 10 PM (EST)

When I saw that I'd be writing the target letter for this week my mind immediately went to David. Not the little shepherd boy or the giant killer or even the mighty king. But David, crazy acting, man on the run! 1 Samuel 21 tells about the things he was going through, how he feared for his life, and the strategy he came up with to survive! And yet...and yet, he took the time to make sure the needs of his aging parents were met. In 1 Samuel 22:3 we read: "And David went thence to Mizpeh of Moab: and he said unto the king of Moab, Let my father and my mother, I pray thee, come forth, and be with you, till I know what God will do for me." Man on the Run, but takes the time to ensure the safety of his parents.

Which brings me to the purpose of this letter. Our prayer focus this week is "praying for the elderly that their needs would be met." There are many examples in The Bible where this is emphasized:

Genesis 47:11-12 "And Joseph placed his father and his brethren, and gave them a possession in the land of Egypt, in the best of the land, in the land of Rameses, as Pharaoh had commanded. And Joseph nourished his father, and his brethren, and all his father's household, with bread, according to their families."

Jesus took time out from dying on the cross to make sure His mom was cared for, we hear it every Good Friday from John 19:27 "Then saith He to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home."

Would it be a stretch to suggest that Jesus stopped the funeral and raised the dead man in Luke 7:12, so that he could care for his widowed mother?

Isaiah 46:4 "And even to your old age I am He; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you."

Ruth 4:15a "And he shall be unto thee a restorer of thy life, and a nourisher of thine old age..."

And, 1 Timothy 5:1-3 "Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; ... The elder women as mothers; ... Honour widows that are widows indeed."

I take these Scriptures to mean take care of the elderly, that it's not just to be lip service!

This was also an issue with the early church! Matter of fact, that's how we got Deacons! Acts 6:1-3 "And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables. Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business."

So, if this is an area of concern or interest to you, join us this Monday, September 2, 2024, on The Midnight Comfort Hour @ 10pm (EST). Our Intercessors are standing by to pray with and for you, no matter what your need or concern is. Call in, and in addition to our dedicated time of prayer, hear a song from one of our Ministers and, a word from the Lord delivered by Minister Merl Wilmore of Empowered Women Encouraging Women Ministries. The number to call is 530-881-1212, access code 542371962 #. Dialing one of these numbers first may prevent additional charges from your phone service provider- (520) 420-9081, or (206) 451-6014; or 205-451-6069. After dialing the alternate number, then dial 530-881-1212 and listen for the prompts. Prayer requests may also be sent by email to [email protected] .

Lovingly submitted by one of those Elderly 😁,

Sister Ossie

08/22/2024

Psalms 112:5 A good (wo)man... 112:7 ...shall not be afraid of evil tidings: her heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.

08/16/2024

I agree

08/15/2024

A LESSON FROM ATM MACHINE
Yesterday I was at the ATM to get some cash because I dearly needed money.
As I started to transact, the ATM showed me an inscription which said; Please insert your card.
I did
And then another message popped up- Please enter your pin code
I did
And then another message came ...select the amount,
I did that too
After I had done all this...the ATM showed me a message in BOLD letters
YOUR TRANSACTION IS BEING PROCESSED, PLEASE WAIT !
Allow me to say..when you have done all the things you can, you have prayed, you have fasted, you have even asked others to pray with you and for you but it seems as if nothing is happening in your life, wait patiently don't give up, don't move because your request is being processed.
WAIT!
Let me tell you ..What made me wait is because my card was already in the ATM, I had already entered my pin code.
If I give up now and walk away..Lord have Mercy... The next person will get all that I had requested.
Not because your messages aren't heard, not because your prayers are irrelevant, not because your fasting is meaningless..but because
YOUR TRANSACTION IS BEING PROCESSED
Wait and murmur not. Do not think you were born to suffer..
Your prayers are being processed so Wait upon the Lord��
I Know it's not easy but I encourage you ..WAIT!!!...As it is in Isaiah 40:31- but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.
YOUR TRANSACTION IS BEING PROCESSED. PLEASE WAIT ������ and don't give up..

08/05/2024

Midnight Comfort Hour Target Prayer August 5th - Praying that we would allow God to order our steps.

"The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD. And He delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: For the LORD upholdeth him with His hand" (Psalm 37:23-24, KJV).

This portion of Psalm 37 declares that the steps of a good man are indubitably prepared by Almighty God, the self-sufficient one. Then it goes on to say, because God has found favor in this person’s character, when this person falls, he/she will not be cast out because the LORD’s hand will be the brace of support. Aren’t those wonderful and encouraging words? God knows there are times that we will need this assurance. Our God is faithful and Sovereign, and He governs the affairs of everyone according to His divine will. But Psalm 37 speaks directly to those who find it delightful to serve their Creator and hide His word in their hearts. That leads us to Psalm 119:33.

Psalm 119:33 "Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me."
When our steps are ordered by our Heavenly Father, we can walk confidently knowing that He is with us every step of the way as we faithfully trust and depend upon Him. The author of Psalm 119 knew the importance and the power of the word of God. Sin cannot rule when the word of God is ordering our steps. Sin will always deter you from the Bible, but the Bible will deter you from sin.

There are several steps we must take if we want our steps to be ordered by God. First, we must spend time reading and studying the word. Not eating constantly on the word of God can cause us to become weak and make us susceptible to things that will pull us away, causing us to be disobedient to our Savior and King.

Secondly, we must believe what God says. Yes, it is important to know the word of God, but it’s equally important to believe the word of God. Oftentimes, the problem isn’t we don’t believe God, we just have a problem believing He will do it for us. Psalm 84:11 (KJV) says, “For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.” Here again we see that when we walk uprightly, we can expect God to move for us.

Thirdly, after we know and believe in the word of God, we must make it applicable by obeying it. James 1:22 (KJV) says, “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.” You’ve heard the saying, “The proof is in the pudding.” Well, the proof that we believe the Word of God is demonstrated by our actions. Disobedience is one of the main reasons that children of God don’t experience God’s best for them. Christians are not at liberty to pick and choose what they want to obey in the word of God, as if they are ordering a la carte.

So, if God is going to order your steps in His word, that means every step. You participate by saying yes to His will and His way. Someone said, “We must treat God’s word like a mandate, not a recommendation.” One song writer said, “The world is a ball of confusion.” Another one said, “You got me going in circles.” Children of God, there are a lot of crazy things going on in this day and time that would cause many to lose their way. But we don’t have to concern ourselves when the LORD is ordering our steps.

Please join us for the Midnight Comfort Hour Prayer on Monday, August 5th at 10PM (EST). Our prayer focus is "Praying that we would allow God to order our steps". However, our Intercessors are standing by to pray with and for you, no matter what your need or concern is. Call in, and in addition to our dedicated time of prayer, hear a song from one of our Ministers and, a word from the Lord delivered by Minister Terrence Odrick to encourage you. The number to call is 530-881-1212, access code 542371962 #. Dialing one of these numbers first may prevent additional charges from your phone service provider- (520) 420-9081, or (206) 451-6014; or 205-451-6069. After dialing the alternate number, then dial 530-881-1212 and listen for the prompts. Prayer requests may also be sent by email to [email protected] .

God’s blessings,
Min. Juwaurne Hughes

07/29/2024

When it is hard to pray
Pray hard!

07/29/2024

Stop looking for the resources and
Turn to
The Source!

07/11/2024

You can be sure that no immoral, impure, or greedy person will inherit the Kingdom of Christ and of God. For a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world.
— Ephesians 5:5 NLT

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