Even though it was the very first post on this blog, the entry from Oct. 31, in which people could share how the Lord used Pastor Jeff and Melodee to bless them, has remained one of the most viewed pages. With that in mind, I think it's important that we don't let the old adage -- "out of sight, out of mind" -- become true. To that end, I asked Pastor Jeff and Melodee to share prayer requests with the many people who have been checking out this blog.
So take a look at these six prayer requests and spend time this week praying for Pastor Jeff and Melodee in these areas. As long as the Lord leads me to continue this blog, I will keep you informed about prayer needs in their lives. Let's keep them in our prayers as they seek where the Lord will lead them next after their 18 years of faithful and productive service at Western Oaks.
1) Pastor Jeff will be in California from Nov. 14-18 at a conference sponsored by the Southern Baptist Convention's North American Mission Board. At the conference, he'll learn more about the possibility of serving as a director of missions. Pray that he'll receive direction from the Lord about whether this is something he should continue to explore or if it's a door that should be shut. If you're not familiar with the term, a director of missions leads a regional association of Southern Baptist churches. Western Oaks, for example, is one of about two dozen churches that belong to the Capital City Baptist Association.
2) Melodee had some medical tests done yesterday. Pray that the results will be negative, and that the Lord will bring healing.
3) Their daughter, Noelle, and her husband, Gary, are in Turkey for two weeks as part of a church-based tour that includes traveling to the sites of the seven churches mentioned in Revelation. They will spend two days in Greece at the end of the trip. Pray for them to have a fruitful trip and for safe traveling.
4) Jeff asks for prayer for wisdom and direction as he seeks where the Lord wants him to serve.
5) Pray for Melodee to find the time in her busy schedule to find time to spend alone with the Lord to allow her to heal. She asks to be able to hear His plans for her that are good, and for her faith to grow as she listens to His voice.
6) During this transition, pray for Jeff to devote time to writing and for other personal projects.
In addition to praying for these requests, take a moment here to share a brief word of encouragement with them. Let them and others know that you are thinking about them and are praying for them. And remember, "the prayer of a righteous man [person] is powerful and effective." (James 5:16)
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Six Prayer Requests from Pastor Jeff and Melodee
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Jeff & Melodee are always in our prayers, but so much more these last weeks. We love them and value their friendship.
Ron & Linda Sczurko
After church last Sunday, as I prayed for Jeff and Melodee on their last day, I read a passage in my Bible that I felt pertained to them:
"In my anguish I cried out to the Lord, and he answered by setting me free." (Ps. 118:5)
Now I don't claim to know what the future holds for the Blevins family, but I do feel that God has worked to set them free from a situation which was causing them pain. Wherever you go from here, Jeff and Melodee, just know that God has you in His hands, and is working to bring blessings to you. I pray for you that you continue to have faith in following where He leads - even if the path is not clear. He has good things in store for you - His good and faithful servants. Your vision for ministry is true. We love you and continue to support you and lift you up in prayer.
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