Thanks so much for your prayers, even when I am not so diligent to get you fodder for your prayers. I was finally able to get a partial prayer day 2 weeks ago at a beautiful Benedictine Monastery in Oceanside, which I think will be my new favorite.
My next scheduled day is at the end of this month is Feb. 28 - PRAY IT DOESNT GET PREEMPTED!
PRAISE:
- Nathan's right foot is healed and his left foot has a brace until it is obvious that he needs surgery. He is playing Lacrosse, so it isn't affecting him too much.
- The Tree lighting was such a success the city contacted us about doing a similar event for their 125th anniversary on April 6. Yay! Pray for partners in the city.
- I have had the honor of leading several young men to Christ lately, pray they will get into a discipleship group and be baptized.
- El Modena HS has a long HONEY DO list for us. Pray for wisdom and finances.
- We are meeting with other congregations once a month to compare notes on ministry possibilities after our monthly prayer time!
PRAYER:
- My wrist is still an issue and we do not have clarity. In the meantime, another issue has come up that I am on 30 days of medication for.
- Our family is prepping for Israel, and with all the news, the kids are a bit nervous.
- I am prepping for Israel, so it is like prepping for 30 extra messages all at once. Pray I am diligent.
- We are making a bold move to have Marcus ordained, not by our denomination, but trying to see if we can get the congregations in Orange to unite for this purpose. This is about as big as it gets. Please pray for wisdom.
- I am in a 9 month series on the life and letters of the Apostle Paul and thoroughly loving it. Pray, in Paul's words, that I might finish well.
- Please pray for our upcoming resurrection celebrations.
- Please pray for Carolyn's work load as she prepares to be gone for 2 weeks in Israel.
- Please continue to pray for the Beacon's financial status.
There is a lot more. Thanks for keeping us in prayer.
Ric for the Olsen's
