Lila P. - niece Mara's health

"Plz pray for my niece mara, her family and my sister especially!
Just to let you know that Mara is in ICU at Waimea.  She has fluid in her lungs and a collapsed lung."

Chi S. - Missionary request

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-39990115

Killings and Kidnaps.
Gunmen in the Afghan capital Kabul have attacked a guesthouse, killing a German woman and beheading an Afghan guard.

Daniel L. - unspoken

"To all my family and friends thank you for the outpouring of your love and concern for our situation. While I would like to share my heart with you I can not;  do to our agreement with our counselor to not talk about or disclose anything at this time. Thank you again and please keep us in your prayers."

Geola C. - dad's PTM

"My Dad passed away this morning at 9:50am at Hilo Medical Center.  He was in a lot of pain these past 2 days, the cancer spread throughout his whole body.  God in ALL His Grace and Mercy took my Dad home peacefully.  When I say home I mean with Jesus, because just the night before he said the sinners prayer again, asked Jesus to forgive him and made his peace. God is Good and instead of letting him suffer for a long time, the most painful lasted a day and a half!"

Stella H. - Father's health update

"Update on my father Alfred P:
My father is still in the hospital, he has an infection in his bladder, kidneys, and they just found pneumonia in one of his lungs. They have him sedated, on a ventilator, with a feeding tube. We will be going in later this afternoon to talk with the nurses and get another update. We appreciate the prayers everyone has sent already and ask that you keep them coming."

Stella P. - Husband's health

"My husband is having a hard time breathing. Within the last hour he was intubated."

Rebecca K. - mom's health

"Prayer request: my momma is going in for emergency surgery for bowel obstruction. Should be under by 6:30. She's a little bit nervous."

Stella P. - huaband's Health

"My husband Major Alfred P. has been admitted to Lutheran medical hospital with kidney failure. I covet everyone's prayers. They don't know why they are shut down."

Melanie O. - granddaughter's health

"Dear fam & friends... Please pray for our little granddaughter, Tahlia. She is 3 years old, and back in the hospital with her kidney infected again.  We thought she was healed of all of this mess that she has endured since she was 9 months old... but it has returned. She has two large kidney stones..and infection. Please pray for healing from the infection so the docs know what path to take to help her.  A praise is that Bethany is able to keep her specialist from here in the loop of what is going on. Please pray for wisdom and guidance as they all decide how best to help our little one. Thank you."

Giola C. - dad's health

"Please keep my Dad in your prayers.  He was medivaced to Queen's hospital for his cancer.  It's been moving fast and all in his bladder now.  A lot of time he's in great pain and was flown over to possibly do surgery  to remove the cancer and his bladder. My Sister is with him and will keep me posted.  I'm waiting and standing by if I need to fly over as well. Thank you so much ❤"

Stacy R. - son's health (Antonio)

"Poor guy! He worked all night having a hard time breathing. After work we came straight here."

Stacy S. - Health

"Feeling horrible today. The medical issues I have been having is starting to get me down. Luckily I go back to the Dr tomorrow."

Craig K. - Mother in Law and Ohana

"Prayers for my mother in law she is now in hospice care she been having dreams and vision from the lord the hospital gave her 48 hours to lives but said she's not ready to go home before she go she wants her children to forgive one another. So many families are going through this type of situation we need to forgive. Jesus bring reconciliation to all families remove the spirit of greed , bitterness , hurt , lying , selfishness bring deliverance to our families in Jesus mighty name."

Togo and Kaleo

Unspoken

Van Y. - health

"Friends and family I am very sick today and covet your prayers. Thanks in advance."

Rachel G. - friend's family

"Please pray for my friend, who lost her son 16 months ago to cancer and yesterday just lost her eldest son to a stabbing. Her family continues to grieve."

Laura T. - Family / Grandpa's passing

Beautiful service for an amazing man.... I wish I got to spend more time with you or came to see you more often.. yet I still remember you singing or playing music to us as kids.. as we get older we sometimes forget about ppl in our lives or put off too many things and sometimes it's too late... got to kiss my papa on his forehead one last time and it broke my heart to watch my dad, brother and uncles carry his body out and off to be buried in Samoa... 💔😔😭 i misia oe ma alofa ia te oe Tamamatua #nevergetseasiertosaygoodbye #samoan #Talalotu #grandfather  @ Kapaa United Church of Christ

Elicio M.- health

"Yes!! My life is in the hands of the Lord. Yes!! My life is in the hands of the Lord. In the I will always trust and never hesitate. Yes, yes!! My life is in the hands of the Lord. Yesterday I had a terrible fall that I took my wife to the emergency room at hospital in Visalia CA. Where I stayed 4 hours, thank God, there's no broken bones, but if the doctor finds that there is damage on the left shoulder where I had a significant surgery for several years now. The doctor ordered an MRI, and turn to draw attention with the doctor who cares for me. We had the frozen chickens to distribute to the community and after I've filled 5 Large Bricket, I began to smash it with your feet and throw in the dumpster, a considerable amount of the empty boxes. The boxes slipped, fell, hit my head on the wall of the building, my body fell horizontally on my shoulder surgery and I can't remember anymore,..... my wife has left the building to bring me water to drink and there found me down and treating me of Lift, but the pain wouldn't let me. Looks like the devil no longer knows more like attack us, and this attempt on our physical health. On this day, I proclaim victory!! Over the enemy that has already been destroyed by my Savior Jesus Christ. Thank you for your prayers in this process, God bless you."

Craig K.- Mother in law's health

"Requesting prayers for my mother in law just got rush from my home to the hospital in Hilo thank you FB Family God be with my mother in law."

National Day of Prayer Proclamation

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER, 2017

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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

We come together on our National Day of Prayer as one Nation, under God, to show gratitude for our many blessings, to give thanks for His providence, and to ask for His continued wisdom, strength, and protection as we chart a course for the future.  We are united in prayer, each according to our own faith and tradition, and we believe that in America, people of all faiths, creeds, and religions must be free to exercise their natural right to worship according to their consciences.

We are also reminded and reaffirm that all human beings have the right, not only to pray and worship according to their consciences, but to practice their faith in their homes, schools, charities, and businesses    in private and in the public square    free from government coercion, discrimination, or persecution.  Religion is not merely an intellectual exercise, but also a practical one that demands action in the world.  Even the many prisoners around the world who are persecuted for their faith can pray privately in their cells.  But our Constitution demands more:  the freedom to practice one's faith publicly.

The religious liberty guaranteed by the Constitution is not a favor from the government, but a natural right bestowed by God.  Our Constitution and our laws that protect religious freedom merely recognize the right that all people have by virtue of their humanity.  As Thomas Jefferson wisely questioned:  "can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God?"

In 1789, President George Washington proclaimed a day of public thanksgiving and prayer, calling upon Americans to "unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations."  In 1988, the Congress, by Public Law 100-307, called on the President to issue each year a proclamation designating the first Thursday in May as a "National Day of Prayer."  On this National Day of Prayer, the right to pray freely and live according to one's faith is under threat around the world from coercive governments and terrorist organizations.  We therefore pray especially for the many people around the world who are persecuted for their beliefs and deprived of their fundamental liberty to live according to their conscience.  We pray for the triumph of freedom over oppression, and for God's love and mercy over evil.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 4, 2017, as a National Day of Prayer.  I invite the citizens of our Nation to pray, in accordance with their own faiths and consciences, in thanksgiving for the freedoms and blessings we have received, and for God's guidance and continued protection as we meet the challenges before us.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand seventeen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-first.

DONALD J. TRUMP

Richard P. - Moving back to the West / wife's health

"Friends and family,

On June 28th, our journey with the Lord through The Salvation Army will start a new chapter as we return home to the USA Western Territory as the Envoys in Charge of the Olympia, Washington Corps. We have enjoyed getting back into ministry at the Trenton Citadel Corps and we know that God will continue to bless it through the new Corps Officers who will be appointed on Friday. 

Thank you all for your prayer support over the last 18 months and Praise the Lord for the healing that He has done to Phyllis P."

The Salvation Army Moves

The Salvation Army has announced moving some of its Officers (clergy) today. Six people (Mark, Vicki, Elizabeth, James, Richard, and Joanna) will be moving out of our Division (Hawaii and Pacific Islands area) back to the U.S. Mainland. Two sets (John, Judy, Shawn) are moving within our Division and three new sets (Stephen, Nancy, Bill, Cathy, Anthony, and Tammy) are coming into our Division. Please pray for all of them as they make their transition. Please pray for other Divisional moves as well. 

Tiffany M. - Interview

"I NEED YOUR SUPPORT & PRAYERS TOMORROW around 9:30am PST.  I am going in for my D.O.T. medical exam and I know in my heart and the peace that I have, that I should pass with ease.  But prayer never hurts!  

According to my doctor's I'm ready to get back to work FULL TIME in the trucking industry. They said there is NO reason why I shouldn't be allowed to drive professionally anymore.  I'm 200% healthier then I have been in the past 10yrs.  

I'm ready to serve the Lord behind the wheel of a truck again.  

"Trucking for Christ".  That's an actual organization out in our industry. I used to see those trailer chapel's at truck stops all the time.  

So anyways, if you could just say a prayer for me at that time tomorrow morning or send positive thoughts my way, that would be really appreciated.  Thank you so much for your continued love and support.  

May God Bless the rest of your week!"

Chris G. - God's favor

"Asking for prayer support as I have an important presentation and meeting in 20 minutes. Trusting the Lord in these matters and putting my best foot forward. Please join me!"