In July 2009 Clive was diagnosed
with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, High Grade, which is cancer of the
lymphatic system. His treatment took 6 months (July-Dec 09) and we
are delighted to share that on 26 January 2010 the hospital reported
that there were no active cancer cells in his body. There is,
however, a small lump in his neck which is currently being
investigated. We give thanks to God for Clive’s healing – for the
treatment at the hospital, and the prayers of so many people around
the world.
We would like to thank everyone
for your prayers, cards, emails, texts, telephone calls, visits,
flowers and gifts which has kept us going through these very
difficult months. We thank the Lord for His grace, mercy and healing
and look forward to serving Him in greater measure in the days that
lie ahead
Ruth and Clive
Read updates on
Clive's health progress
AUGUST PRAYER CALENDAR
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Sunday |
1 |
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Remember Barbara who is
manning the Smile stand at New Wine, Newark, till the 6th of August.
Pray for good weather and many opportunities to share about Smile’s
work. |
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Monday |
2 |
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Give
thanks for Elizabeth who is on a career break in Zimbabwe. Pray for the team
that they will be greatly used of the Lord as they work on Smile projects. |
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Tuesday |
3 |
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Give thanks for Simone who
has been manning Smile exhibition stands. Pray that the seeds sown will
produce much fruit in the coming days and months. |
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Wednesday |
4 |
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Give thanks for all the
Step Out teams currently out in Kosova. May they be a source of
blessing and encouragement to the people of Kosova. |
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Thursday |
5 |
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Praise
the Lord for all the work that Berti, Shkelzen and Klodiana have been doing at
the Smile Centre in Kosova. May they be blessed in their service to the Lord. |
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Friday |
6 |
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Pray for Hannah, our gapper
in Kosova. As she spends her last few weeks abroad, may God use this
time to teach her more of His character and will for her life. |
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Saturday |
7 |
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As Smile leaflets are
distributed at the Detling conference, Kent, this week, pray that the
Lord would be prompting more support for those in need. |
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Sunday |
8 |
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Remember Dan and Peter who
are our career breakers in Zimbabwe. Pray that the Lord will continue to
give them strength as they work in the rural areas with John. |
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Monday |
9 |
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Give thanks and praise to
the Lord for all the amazing stories we have heard of our sponsored
widows becoming self sufficient. May we be able to expand the work
further. |
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Tuesday |
10 |
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Remember Heshan, Heshani,
Roshith, Dinithi in Sri Lanka. May they continue to know the Lord’s
comfort in this difficult time without Ronali. |
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Wednesday |
11 |
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Pray for Katy as she
oversees the Smile stand at Soul Survivor this week. May she have good
conversations and be able to promote the work of Smile. |
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Thursday |
12 |
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As young people begin to
think about their future and their exam results, pray that more young
people would like to take a year to spend with God and give time to Him. |
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Friday |
13 |
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Remember John and the family
in Zimbabwe. Pray that they may know the Lord’s help and strength. Also
pray that Ketani’s health will continue to improve. |
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Saturday |
14 |
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Continue to pray for Pastor
Samuel in India as he ministers the love of Jesus to those in his church
and the local community. |
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Sunday |
15 |
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Pray for Astrit and Emily in
Kosova, as they minister at Eternity Church in Gjakove, as well as
overseeing the Smile summer teams. |
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Monday |
16 |
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Pray
for Lisa & Katherine who will be manning the Smile stand at Soul Survivor C this
week, for a blessed time, and that many young people may be challenged. |
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Tuesday |
17 |
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Remember all of Smile’s
sponsored children, pray that they will know God’s blessing upon their
lives as they are fed and educated at our Smile Centres. |
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Wednesday |
18 |
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As Mike and Katy take a
holiday this week, pray that they would enjoy good fellowship with
family and friends and would return refreshed from the time away. |
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Thursday |
19 |
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Give thanks for the work of
Stephen Jota in Uganda. May he truly be blessed today for all those that
the Centre helps to feed and educate. |
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Friday |
20 |
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Please pray that the Lord
would help us to find new premises for our aid work, which will be
useful for shoebox sorting as we approach the shoebox season. |
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Saturday |
21 |
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Remember Amy & Becky as they
distribute Smile literature at Momentum this week. Pray that they may be
blessed by their time there. |
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Sunday |
22 |
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We give thanks and praise
for those who support our sponsor a Pastor programme. Pray that the Lord
would provide for all those working in His service. |
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Monday |
23 |
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Give thanks for the hard
work of Hamish and Cheryl Summers in Zimbabwe. Pray that the Lord would
bless their ministry and make it fruitful. |
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Tuesday |
24 |
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Give praise and thanks for
all those around the country who knit for Smile. Pray that as the
knitting is sent out it would truly bless those who receive it. |
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Wednesday |
25 |
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Pray for the work of
Rosemary Mumbi and the Hope and Faith Community School in Zambia. Pray
that she may be greatly encouraged. |
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Thursday |
26 |
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Please pray that the Lord
would help us to find a Centre Manager for the work in Sri Lanka. Pray
that the Lord help us to choose the right person for our work. |
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Friday |
27 |
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Give thanks and praise for
all the hard work John and Angela have given to Smile. As they retire
from the aid work, may they be blessed for all they have done. |
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Saturday |
28 |
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28Praise God for those that
give sacrificially to and fundraise for Smile’s work. May God multiply
their generosity and kindness for His work. |
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Sunday |
29 |
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Ask God to shower His love
on all those that meet in His name today around the world. Praise Him
that we are all one in Christ. |
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Monday |
30 |
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Pray for all those around
the world who are helped by Smile. May they know something of the love
of Jesus through their interaction with Smile’s work around the world. |
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Tuesday |
31 |
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Praise God for the Smile
volunteers that assist with the work in the office and around the
country. Pray that God will provide volunteers for this year’s
shoeboxes. |
