Dear Prayer Partners, \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 September 2016 update<\/p>\n
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Most of the update letters we send out to our friends and family interested and praying for the ministry the Lord has given us contain items that we\u2019ve been involved in over a specific period of time.\u00a0 This letter we intend to devote solely on prayer requests for individuals we\u2019ve been in contact with recently.\u00a0 Some will be named, others we will mention a first name only, not because of importance, but for their privacy.<\/p>\n
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Pastor Marshall Yazzie and his family we\u2019ve known for some 30 years.\u00a0 We\u2019ve seen their children born and raised in a solid Christian environment.\u00a0 We\u2019ve witnessed their grandchildren\u2019s appearance.\u00a0 We love this family as we do our own and ask that you pray with us specifically for their spiritual and emotional needs.\u00a0 Because of the stand they take and have taken, the enemy is constantly attacking.\u00a0 He would have them discouraged and saddened.\u00a0 We would just like to ask that you uphold them in prayer often.<\/p>\n
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There are four young people that have been coming on a regular basis to\u00a0Sunday\u00a0School and Worship Service.\u00a0 They are in their twenties and related to Eric, who was recently baptized.\u00a0 They listen intently to the Word as it is taught and preached.\u00a0 This is a very important time in young adults lives as they are bombarded with the world\u2019s enticements.\u00a0 Please remember these four as you pray.<\/p>\n
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Please continue to pray for Eric, Verlinda, Brian and Carla\u00a0 They are faithful in services as health and work schedules permit.\u00a0 All are growing and taking active roles in the services.<\/p>\n
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Lastly, the six year old that we have asked prayer for in past update letters.\u00a0 He is facing an upsetting and unsettling situation at home.\u00a0 He is so close to asking Jesus to come into his heart, but because of his home situation and erratic attendance this has not yet taken place.<\/p>\n
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David had an allergic reaction to a sulfa drug in May which required a six day hospital stay until the problem was actually diagnosed.\u00a0 He is doing fine and will have to remember he is not designed to take Bactrin.\u00a0 Becky was to have a heart cath and advised of possibly the need for three to four stents Aug. 22.\u00a0 The heart cath was a success in helping doctors realize she did not need stents, and was released the same day.\u00a0 The Lord is so good in caring for both of us.<\/p>\n
We thank you for praying for us.<\/p>\n
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Thank you in advance for praying for the folks listed above, and for your faithful financial support.<\/p>\n
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In His love and ours,<\/p>\n
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Dave and Becky DeFord<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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