Prayer Praises and Requests

Three weeks from today Kristi will arrive in Charleston in preparation for the Extraordinary God beach event.  How AWESOME is that!!! God's grace has been poured out as we have dreamed, planned, and prepared for this good work that He prepared in advance for us to do!!

Picture of actual word

When we think back to the day when Kristi wrote down the word "Beach" in response to a "word from the Lord", we are thrilled beyond words at how PERSONAL Our Lord and Saviour is because at the time she didn't know what God was up to. When He spoke into her spirit, "The Sanctuary Hotel", Kristi didn't know that Nena had helped organize Easter Sunrise Beach Services at that very hotel and that she already developed a relationship with the management team!!! Nena and Kristi NEVER could have dreamed up something that perfect. Only our Sovereign Lord can do that!

Additionally we could not have connected
ourselves with Matthew Pridgen, but God had already taken care of that as well.  Matthew's wife mentored Madison, Nena's daughter, a couple of YEARS before our ministry became a reality! We also spoke at the same healing conference as Matthew did in June 2012 and our talks complimented each other as if we had planned it that way. We all three have the same passion for the evangelism tool, Bibleineleven.com. God's connections astound and amaze us!

As our prayers about the beach event continued the Lord showed Kristi the vision of toes dancing in the sand. As she verbalized to Nena what the Lord had shown her she suddenly realized the connection that "Toes in the Sand" is the name of Nena's book! And MAM (Moore Arts Movement) was the God-ordained choice for the "dancing toes".  Nena has been connected to MAM through her long time friendship with Anitra Birdsong and coordinated a musical performance by MAM last summer for The Biblical Center, a ministry that is mentoring young people during the formative years of their lives.

God's omnipotent hand has been busy at work and we are humbled to be a part of His plan!

This week's prayer praises:

• The banner has been shipped and we are anxiously awaiting its  arrival.
• Sean Jager, William Simmons and Terrance Thrower proposed the sale of a Tshirt designed for the event.  Sean, who is the owner of Gteam Authentic Wear, offered to cover the cost of the shirts, but allow us a percentage of the profits.
• Terrance graciously agreed to do the opening prayer for the event.
• The advertisement for the eNewsletter for the Diocese of South Carolina has been written, approved, and published. 
• Kristi's daughter, Brianna, and a group of her friends will host a car wash as a fund raiser for the event in Birmingham, Alabama.
• We have received additional funding from various sources.
• Advertisement distribution is underway and progressing well.
• We have found favor with Vicky Meister, a wonderful connection to help spread the word on Kiawah.
• Susie and Jerry Keefe's beautiful home on Kiawah has been confirmed as lodging for MAM, Kristi and Nena for the entire weekend of the event. Susie's house is truly a haven and will be a blessing!

This week's prayer requests:

• Pray that the Lord will prepare the hearts of all the people that will attend, whether they are vacationers on the island, people coming from other parts of Charleston or those traveling from out of town.
• Pray for the Lord to bless each person that is a part of our service and their families.  Pray for the Lord to give them full protection.
• Pray for God's favor in continuing to provide the money for the fundraising budget.
• Pray for the church leaders that will be contacted to let them know about the event and to invite their members and friends.
• Pray for each aspect of the advertisement that will take place for the event - posters, email blasts, banners, Facebook and flier distribution. Specifically pray for time, ideas for, and locations for poster advertising the event.
• Pray for confirmation of a date and success of the car wash
• Pray for coordination  of music and dancing.
• Pray that the Lord will fill the buses provided by The Biblical Center with people who want to attend the beach event and need to know the power of a Living God.
• Pray for provision of air mattresses for lodging and beach blankets for the event itself.
• Pray for a simple meal plan for the boys and girls from The Biblical Center prior to the event. Pray for people willing to help in this endeavor.
• Pray for a vision for prayer services prior to and after the event.

Once again, thanks so much for seeking the Lord on our behalf! We covet your prayers!