New Life Apostolic Church

Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms. Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” James 5:13-16

If you would like prayer, please enter your prayer request in the comment section at the bottom of this page. Remember, updates and praise reports enable us to pray not only “in the Spirit and with understanding,” they allow us to rejoice with you in your victories and give thanks, praise and worship to the Lord Jesus – who meets every need and “who healeth all thy diseases!”

NOTE: When type appears in RED, the condition is persistent and requires more prayer. GREEN means God has intervened and the condition has improved, or been completely healed! Praise the Lord! 

Saturday/Sunday, February 6/7, 2010

Medical Conditions

• Larry Crandall – in Oakwood Hospital in serious condition. Sis. Debbie is requesting prayer.
• Candice Nix – Wife of Bishop William Nix (formerly from Ypsilanti,) underwent lengthy surgery (in Texas,) for removal of a kidney on Tuesday, January 26th. Prayer is desired that she will recover fully. 
• Elia Austin – 6 month old daughter of Paul & Mary Austin of Richmond,VA, (granddaughter of Betty & Richard Austin (Sterling Heights, MI). Elia is only in the 20-25th-percentile for weight and 80th-percentile for height. At a checkup on Wednesday, January 20th, her doctor heard a heart murmur, and referred her for an appointment with a heart specialist at the beginning of February. The Austin’s are requesting prayer for Elia.
• Victolyn Flemmings – Had surgery on Thursday, January 14th, and is in need of prayer for a speedy and full recovery.
• Jeff St. Clair - Diagnosed with cancer - in need of salvation.
• Update January 11 – God is working! Please keep praying!
• Bishop Charles Grisham – had a mild heart attack Thursday evening, December 3, was admitted to a Nashville hospital and underwent a procedure that evening to open one completely blocked artery and one partial blockage. He was transferred to a regular hospital room on Sunday (December 6).  Cards may be sent to the Grishams at the following address:  Rev. & Mrs. Charles R. Grisham, P.O. Box 605, Ashland City, TN 37015
• Update December 8 – Bro. Grisham came home on Monday. Bro. Mark sent word that he was singing, “I Am Persuaded” Sunday evening. Praise the Lord who giveth songs in the night!
• Update December 10 – After two days at home during which he seemed to be doing well, Bro. Grisham experienced additional symptoms and was re-admitted to the hospital on Wednesday evening (December 9th) for further evaluation.
• Update December 16 – Bro. Grisham was moved to a hospital closer to home, where his progress will be monitored closely over the next several days. He continues to be an encouragement to all comers.
• Update December 25 – Bro. Grisham is home! Daren has come for the Christmas holiday and has been a great comfort to his parents. We’re praying for strengthening grace and healing.
• Update January 20 – Bro. Grisham is experiencing difficulty with prescribed medication. Please pray that necessary adjustments will be quickly identified and made so he can regain strength.
• Rev. George Hicks – (Boulder, Colorado) Currently in intensive care following a fall on December 12. His condition is being evaluated. Prayer is requested for Bro. & Sis. Hicks, their family, and the church family in Boulder.
  • Update December 18 – Sis. Marilyn joyfully reports that Bro. Hicks has come home. She says he’s sleeping a lot, which is good because his body needs the rest. He has made major improvements since last weekend and will have in-home physical and occupational therapy for at least 4 weeks. Sis. Marilyn requests prayer for complete healing and that he will be able to return to work.
  • Update January 13 – Sis. Marily reports that recent tests helped the doctors determine the cause for Bro. Hicks fall and that the situation is repairable. Further tests will determine their future course of action. We are rejoicing with the Hicks family in the good news.
• Steve Willoughby - UPCI missionary to Singapore, diagnosed with brain tumors and metastatic cancer. Undergoing radiation and chemotherapy. Latest updates available on the Singapore church website: www.tabjoy.org
• • Update November 29 - Continue to remember the Willoughby and Denning Families during this time. Please remember the Willoughby children by name; Meghan, Barak and Mikayla. Bro. Steve Willoughby has been in the hospital over the Thanksgiving week with blood clots on his lungs. Prayer is requested for strength for his legs and feet, relief from the associated pain, and dissolving of the clots in his lungs without further harm.
  • Update January 11 – MRI completed January 9 revealed mixed results. Additional radiation and chemotherapy are underway. When Bro. Willoughby’s diagnosis was first made, doctors felt he had only months to live. However, fourteen months later he is still fighting the good fight. Please continue to support the Willoughby family (for healing and strength) in your prayers.
•  Our Bishop: Charles R. Grisham – suffered a series of small strokes early in July, 2008.  Upon his release from Centennial Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, he was transferred to Hillcrest Rehabilitation Center. After completing three weeks of rehab, he is now at home in Ashland City, Tennessee.
• Update February 25 – Four of our brethren drove to Nashville to visit with Bro. & Sis. Grisham. They returned with a good report. His voice is strong and he is walking with the assistance of a walker. He sends his love to the entire church family – here in Detroit, and around the world.
• Update June 1 – Last weekend some of our New Life brothers visited with the Grishams and returned with another good report. They prayed with the Grishams and felt the wonderful presence of God and a visible sign of His touch and His peace. Please continue to hold Bro. Grisham up in prayer and remember Sis. Grisham as she ministers to his needs. May their hearts be encouraged, their bodies strengthened, and their spirits refreshed and renewed daily!
• Update August 7 – Church visit with the Grishams during the time of Youth Congress in Nashville found Bro. & Sis. Grisham in good spirits and strong in the Lord and His grace. A number of the saints and the young people (who were attending Youth Congress,) were able to participate and all came back much encouraged, with good reports.
• Update November 29 – The Foreman’s were able to visit with the Grisham’s recently and bring back yet another good report of how well Sis. Grisham is taking care of the Bishop and of the wisdom and encouragement he gives to all who come by to visit

 Employment Needs

•  Robert Brown – College student – looking for work.

Financial Needs

• WNOP Request – Urgent prayer for our nation in it’s current financial crisis. Prayers of national repentance and the turning of hearts to God are crucial at this time. Many financial factors beyond our comprehension contibute to the situation. And many ramifications and consequences will follow any decisions made. These affect everything in our lives; from our homes, jobs and daily needs, to our endeavors for the furtherance of the Kingdom and our entire monetary system. Our leaders need prayer for wisdom, direction and strength to do right. Our nation needs prayer for mercy. Our people need prayer that that spirit of conviction and repentance will sweep through the nation - that the promise and principles of II Chronicles 7:14 will bring about a heart-felt and  much-needed restoration of righteousness.

 Salvation & General Needs

• The People of Haiti,  January 12 – A 7.0 earthquake devastated the region around Port au Prince, the capitol city. Please pray for the wounded, missing and those still alive but trapped under the rubble. Pray also for our churches, saints and ministry – for strength, grace and boldness in reaching out and preaching the Word with God-breathed results. “…but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.”  (Daniel 11:32b)  [Note: See post on front page.] For those who are praying; immediate, specific prayer needs include:
  • a hedge of protection around those who are suffering, especially newly orphaned children and the elderly,
  • swift and facilitated delivery of potable water, food, medicine and medical help,
  • for the peace of God to rule in the hearts and minds of all who have been so severely affected,
  • that God’s grace, protection, strength and wisdom will sustain all who are trying to help,
  • continued aftershocks mean additional damage and problems. Please pray for the mercies of God to be extended to the Haitian people. (See Lamentations 3:32-36.)
  • Update January 23 – The Haitian govenment called off the search for survivors today. Individual international search and rescue operations may continue at their discretion, but the emphasis will now shift to demolition and clean-up. Requesting prayer for the many families affected by this decision.
• Keila Fischer – requests prayer for her sister, that the Lord would touch her mind and call her into deeper fellowship with Him.
• Our Nation and its leaders -  Remembering to pray for all those in authority, (I Timothy 2:2) we pray for the Body of Christ, that we will continue preach the Word boldly and to bless the work of God both locally and worldwide.
• Christians in Orissa and Karnataka, India – continue to suffer intense persecution. Christians are being beaten, raped and killed. Homes and churches are being destroyed. Please pray that the these precious brothers and sisters will be; 1.) protected from attacks by right-wing Hindus, 2.) bold to witness still further despite persecution, and, 3.) that their witness will be followed by miracles so people will know their testimony is true.
• Bro. & Sis. Neal - requesting prayer for each of their respective families for salvation, healing and deliverance.

Special Requests

• Janine & Jonathan Jeffrey – request special prayer for the salvation of Janine’s family, who live near Durban, South Africa. 
• Thomas Wholters – on special military assignment in Iraq. Requesting special prayer covering.
• Irina Anikieva – requests special prayer that an Apostolic church will be born in  Michurinsk (Russia). Her father was baptized in Jesus’ Name during a visit with Irina here in the U.S. Thus, the seeds of the Gospel have been sown, hearts are hungry, but the harvest field needs laborers! Some of her family members are currently working in Moscow. Please pray that they will “grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.”