Please pray during this time that we are going on furlough, as we fly to Northern California June 15 and return to Latvia on August 17, 2011. Here are a few requests:
1. For the Lord to make the believers in Latvia fruitful as they abide in the word, fellowship and live in reliance upon the Him this summer.
2. For the Lord to keep doors open as long as he wants us to serve in Latvia, that we can get everything in order to renew our residency permits upon our return.
3. For the Lord's grace to strengthen relationships with our churches and relatives in California, that we'd overflow with love and truth, and be blessing to all we meet.
15 June 2011
17 May 2011
Prayer May 15 to June 15
Please pray for your missionaries and the mission field of Latvia!
PRAYER REQUESTS - May 15 to June 15, 2011
• Praise God the snow has melted and we have more opportunities to enjoy fellowship and family times.
• Praise God for the 2 dozen people who are receiving God's word at Calvary Riga & in our new Bible study in Jelgava.
• Pray for the believers we are discipling to know how God would want to use them to edify one another. discovering gifts, praying for each other, and participating more in services
• For evangelism - the need is great and laborers are few. Pray for the believers here to be empowered by the Spirit with love and wisdom to reach out to unbelievers.
• For our upcoming furlough (June 15 to August 17, 2011) that God would strengthen our relationships with the churches that sent us, that He would prepare us to be a blessing and be blessed in California.
Thanks for keeping us in your prayers!
Brenten Powers
08 April 2011
Pray
Would you please keep praying for us? Here are updated requests for April 2011:
1. Praise God for providing all the documents needed for Samuel's temporary residence permit so we can stay until our furlough.
2. Pray for provision of funds for our furlough (June 15-August 17) and for raised monthly support as we have 3 children and Bible studies in 2 cities now.
3. Pray for the church in Riga, that they may grow in the word and love of God and that they could share it with others.
4. Pray for the home fellowship starting in Jelgava at Andris and Iveta's home, that God would draw new people to come.
5. Pray for our Spring outreaches and Easter service, as we invite more people to come to church and to our living Savior.
1. Praise God for providing all the documents needed for Samuel's temporary residence permit so we can stay until our furlough.
2. Pray for provision of funds for our furlough (June 15-August 17) and for raised monthly support as we have 3 children and Bible studies in 2 cities now.
3. Pray for the church in Riga, that they may grow in the word and love of God and that they could share it with others.
4. Pray for the home fellowship starting in Jelgava at Andris and Iveta's home, that God would draw new people to come.
5. Pray for our Spring outreaches and Easter service, as we invite more people to come to church and to our living Savior.
02 March 2011
Video prayer requests
Hey, if you are in the CCMB prayer fellowship, I'm sorry for not submitting written requests on time, but I know you still pray for us and would appreciate an update. I hope this video beats the 5 bullet points you usually see. (:
In Christ,
Brenten
In Christ,
Brenten
31 January 2011
February 2011 Prayer Needs
"Brothers, pray for us." (1Thessaonlians 5:25)
Brenten and Lena Powers - Calvary Latvia
1. Praise God and continue praying for Calvary Latvia, that we may
excell more in love, faith and sanctification by the Word.
2. Praise God for answering prayer for a safe deivery and homecoming
of baby Samuel Joseph Powers.
3. Pray for complete healing for Lena as she recovers from her
C-section at home.
4. Pray for wisdom to figure out Samuel's routine with sleeping,
eating and eveything.
5. Praise God for Caleb and Lily's love for their new brother, and
pray that they continue to adjust smoothly.
1. Praise God and continue praying for Calvary Latvia, that we may
excell more in love, faith and sanctification by the Word.
2. Praise God for answering prayer for a safe deivery and homecoming
of baby Samuel Joseph Powers.
3. Pray for complete healing for Lena as she recovers from her
C-section at home.
4. Pray for wisdom to figure out Samuel's routine with sleeping,
eating and eveything.
5. Praise God for Caleb and Lily's love for their new brother, and
pray that they continue to adjust smoothly.
15 January 2011
New Prayer Requests
1. For Lena's safe delivery of our baby boy (due this week!) in the Latvian hospital, that we would not be anxious but the peace of God to rule our hearts.
2. For Brenten to be lead by the Spirit as he leads the church through the epistles of Paul this year, concerning pace, depth and content of teaching.
3. Thank God for the spouses of a couple believers who have been coming to church, but pray that they would trust in Christ to be justified by faith. (Galatians 2:16)
4. .Praise God for Andris, our new worship leader, pray for him and more people to be discipled and equipped for ministry.
5. As long winters can effect our attitude, pray for the fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control).
2. For Brenten to be lead by the Spirit as he leads the church through the epistles of Paul this year, concerning pace, depth and content of teaching.
3. Thank God for the spouses of a couple believers who have been coming to church, but pray that they would trust in Christ to be justified by faith. (Galatians 2:16)
4. .Praise God for Andris, our new worship leader, pray for him and more people to be discipled and equipped for ministry.
5. As long winters can effect our attitude, pray for the fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control).
27 November 2010
Thanksgiving
WE THANK GOD FOR YOU!
This morning Lily thanked God for friends, a safe place to live, and snow because we get to play in it. Caleb thanked God that we always have enough food, for our kittens and toys to play with. Lena and I thank God for our family, our baby boy that will be born at end of January, and the believers in Calvary Chapel Riga, Latvia. Most of all, I give thanks to God for the salvation we share through faith in Jesus Christ (2Thes 3:13).
And we thank God for your prayers and contributions have helped us to spread the gospel in Latvia for 3 and 1/2 years now. You have sent us to preach and already tens of thousands of Latvians and Russians have heard of who Jesus is, and how He died and rose again to save them. In the last 6 months, more than 25 people have believed and called upon the Lord for salvation. Let us rejoice that Christ is being preached in Latvia (Philippians 1:18) and that more than one sinner has repented (Luke 15:7), knowing that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his from death and will cover a multitude of sins (James 5:20) and as their faith is proven it will result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ (1Peter 1:7).
Your continued support is also helping us to plant a church in Riga, Latvia. At Calvary Latvia, we are making disciples of young men and women, children and adults, Latvians, Russians, Estonians, Americans and a German. On Sundays and Thursdays, believers are fed the word of God and are becoming healthy sheep. They getting equipped for ministry and are inviting more people. I thank Jesus Christ who has put me into ministry (1Tim 1:12) being confident that He who began a good work in us, is continuing to work through us, and He will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus (Philippians 1:6) By being generous and ready to share, you are storing up treasure in heaven, laying of a good foundation for the future (1Tim 6:19). You are making friends and disciples that will greet you and welcome you into everlasting habitations (Luke 16:9) in the presence of God's glory with great joy (Jude 1:24)! For what is our hope, or joy, or crown or rejoicing? Is it not even you [fellow believers], in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming? (1Thes 2:19)
So, in this season of thanksgiving, I hope you are as thankful as we are to be sustained and used by the Lord. And even though it's a sacrifice to be away from family for the holidays, we look forward to visiting next spring or summer (Lord willing). We endure all things for the sake of the elect that they too may obtain salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory (2Tim 2:10)!
May God bless you.
Brenten Powers
CalvaryLatvia.com
This morning Lily thanked God for friends, a safe place to live, and snow because we get to play in it. Caleb thanked God that we always have enough food, for our kittens and toys to play with. Lena and I thank God for our family, our baby boy that will be born at end of January, and the believers in Calvary Chapel Riga, Latvia. Most of all, I give thanks to God for the salvation we share through faith in Jesus Christ (2Thes 3:13).
And we thank God for your prayers and contributions have helped us to spread the gospel in Latvia for 3 and 1/2 years now. You have sent us to preach and already tens of thousands of Latvians and Russians have heard of who Jesus is, and how He died and rose again to save them. In the last 6 months, more than 25 people have believed and called upon the Lord for salvation. Let us rejoice that Christ is being preached in Latvia (Philippians 1:18) and that more than one sinner has repented (Luke 15:7), knowing that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his from death and will cover a multitude of sins (James 5:20) and as their faith is proven it will result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ (1Peter 1:7).
Your continued support is also helping us to plant a church in Riga, Latvia. At Calvary Latvia, we are making disciples of young men and women, children and adults, Latvians, Russians, Estonians, Americans and a German. On Sundays and Thursdays, believers are fed the word of God and are becoming healthy sheep. They getting equipped for ministry and are inviting more people. I thank Jesus Christ who has put me into ministry (1Tim 1:12) being confident that He who began a good work in us, is continuing to work through us, and He will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus (Philippians 1:6) By being generous and ready to share, you are storing up treasure in heaven, laying of a good foundation for the future (1Tim 6:19). You are making friends and disciples that will greet you and welcome you into everlasting habitations (Luke 16:9) in the presence of God's glory with great joy (Jude 1:24)! For what is our hope, or joy, or crown or rejoicing? Is it not even you [fellow believers], in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming? (1Thes 2:19)
So, in this season of thanksgiving, I hope you are as thankful as we are to be sustained and used by the Lord. And even though it's a sacrifice to be away from family for the holidays, we look forward to visiting next spring or summer (Lord willing). We endure all things for the sake of the elect that they too may obtain salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory (2Tim 2:10)!
May God bless you.
Brenten Powers
CalvaryLatvia.com
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