M2M PRAYER REQUESTS - Be a part of M2M!

A group of us from Grace Community Covenant Church (graceconnections.com) have decided to travel to Biloxi, Mississippi from May 24-28 to assist in relief efforts for Hurricane Katrina victims through an organization called ULM (www.ulmrelief.org). We ask that you take an active role in our mission by joining us in prayer for this trip. Here are our prayer requests:

Steve Wong:
1. For strength and patience for Winnie as she manages our household while I'm gone.
2. For me to be fully engaged in what God is doing in and through me and the team. I don't want to coast through this trip as merely another item on my to-do list.
3. For protection against spirits of apathy, doubt or confusion.
4. For wisdom in making decisions as the Grace Community team leader.

Jeremiah Chan:
- that God would help our group to be united in love and power.
- that God would open my heart so that He can teach me what He wants me to learn and how He wants me to change.
- that God would prepare the people of Biloxi to receive His love, and that He would use us as His instruments to adminster love and grace.
- that God would allow each of us to taste the "abundant life" that He intended for us through the service of His people.

Cliff Tong:
- For peace for Linda, the obedience of our children, and safety & protection for my family while I'm away.
- That our team of twelve would be united in God, and seeking to share with & encourage each other about God's presence and work in Mississippi.
- That God might use us not only to rebuild homes, but also to rebuild hope for Katrina victims. And that we might identify and act upon ways to be a lasting blessing.
- That I would be sensitive to the Holy Spirit - open, teachable and obedient to His guidance. That God would change my selfishness into greater love and compassion for others.

Ed Chan & Anna Kung:
1. For our dog, Daisy, that she would be good and not suffer much separation anxiety during our absence.
2. That we can be open to God's leading in our hearts as we minister to Katrina victims.
3. That God will speak to others through our words and deeds.
4. Team unity. May we be a source of encouragement and blessing to one another.

Alan Phoon:
1. For health, especially allergies and a cough that has been coming on.
2. For distractions to be taken away.
3. For God to open me up to being used for whatever He wants me to do.
4. For a servant's heart.
5. For sleep! I haven't been getting very much sleep last several days. Thanks!

Michelle Wu:
- J - Jesus would be seen in us. That we would be His hands, feet, voice, and love to whoever we encounter.
- O - Others. That our focus would not be on ourselves - our comfort, our needs, our wants, but on those we serve.
- Y - You. That we wrap things up well here before leaving.

Jocelin Odulio:
1. That the people of Biloxi would be restored with a spirit of hope and truly feel God's compassion for their suffering and losses.
2. For each of our hearts, that we would be open to God's spirit working through us, and that we would be attentive o his presence in us.
3. That not only our team of 12, but also the entire team under ULM would be working together as one body of Christ in service to others. May God make the best use of our time there to do whatever he wants us to do.

Stephanie Lin:
-for unity within our Grace team and the ULM team
-for openness and humility to be used by God in whatever capacity He needs
-for focus on our purpose and not be pulled away by other distractions
-to be visible grace to those we encounter
-for willingness to be spiritually transformed ourselves
-that we can endure through the weather (hot and rainy) and bugs (mosquitos)
PRAISES:
-that so many of us were able to go within a relatively short planning period
-that God provided bunker housing for the entire team
-for financial aid that others contributed
-for such a diverse team (marrieds, singles, men, women)
-for everyone praying for us back home & around the world

Alex Wiesen:
- Pray for Nicole as she takes care of Naomi solo for five days. This is my first overnight trip away since Naomi was born.
- Naomi and Nicole have both been sick with some kind of virus. Please pray for their health.
- Please pray for me to be able to be receptive to what God is trying to teach me through this mission opoprtunity.