Fr. Shaw's Prayer Mail Sept 23

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Peace be with you.

This is our public prayer mail for the week of 22 Sep 09.

Thanksgivings:
1) There was a great diocesan healing service last night, giving thanks for the health of Bp. Godfrey (Julie and I were on healing teams. It was awesome, praying for people.)

2) Classes are off to a great start.

3) The Diocesan youth/family day was a success on Saturday.

4) That the country of Peru is such a great place to serve.

5) That Spring has started (apologies to people north of the equator).

6) We have had a very good time leading worship services in parish and seminary settings (Book of Common Prayer 1979, Spanish version, Peruvian context).

There was an awesome Holy Eucharist at the Seminary on Thursday evening in which Julie was inspired to ask the students to be prayed for, at the end of her sermon. And Julie, I, and the Rector (Dean) of the seminary prayed for students. That was an awesome moment.

And a similar thing happened at the healing service with Bp. Godfrey last night. It was one of those fantastic eternal moments that took place while we were praying for Bp. Godfrey and while praying for the people who came forward for healing prayer.

In both instances, it was as though the power of the Holy Spirit which had passed on to us through Bp. Dan and Bp. Dave in the Diocese of Albany a few years ago was now doing the same thing here, touching lives of the people and clergy in the Diocese of Peru through those of us who were praying for people, for healing, for filling with the Holy Spirit. (last night included lay people, and clergy). Wow.

Prayer requests:
1) Our schedule and priorities. There are a lot of demands on us/opportunities in front of us at the moment, competing for our time, so we want to keep Jesus´ priorities in the forefront.

2) For the seminary classes, the mentoring groups, healing ministry, youth ministries, the Life in the Spirit Seminar, worship leadership teams, and diocesan and seminary administrative ministries in which we are involved.

3) For the growth of the mission of Ascension where we serve.

4) For the conclusion of our visa process tomorrow (Wednesday) in the morning, hopefully. We begin our trek at 9 am, US Central Time.

5) For our finances and goals, as well as those of the Diocese, the Seminary, and the mission of Ascension (Ascension is not quite parish size yet, yet it is in the process of starting another mission).

We pray that everything would be done to the glory of God.

God bless you all. Thank you for praying for us, your prayers make a difference in the lives of the people among whom we minister. I pray for you daily.

In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Lima, Peru

A Prayer from Liv Hicks Sept 15

Father, Thank You for so many answered prayers and blessings. Thank You too that the Mudges keeps us all updated on their lives. I now pray for the students that they would learn about You, Your mercy, Your wisdom, that they would be renewed by You and follow Your plans for their lives. I pray for the students in the menoring group, that they would grow in Christ and that You would give Shaw and Julie and Lydia Your wisdom in the mentoring process, help them to be wonderful examples of Your love. Help Saturday to be a day of unity and strengthening of Your body. Help Shaw's celebrating the Eucherist on Sunday to be beautiful and a revelation of Your love to all who attend. Help them to get their registration cards. Bless the finances in Peru for this organization and all other Christian organizations, meet their needs. Renew the clergy and their wives at the Life in the Spirit seminar later this month. Bless them. In Christ we pray. Amen

Fr. Shaw's Prayer Mail Sept 15

Thanksgivings:
1) Our residential visa process has been great so far.
2) The seminary classes that we teach at Santos Agustin are beginning this week
3) Our parish ministry at the Mission of Ascension is getting underway
4) Our diocesan ministry in Peru is getting underway
5) That the healing ministry at the mission of Ascension is off to a very good start.

Prayer requests:
1) For the students in the classes, that they would learn what they need for their ministries from the courses that we teach.
2) For the students in our mentoring group, that God would answer their prayers in his way and in his timing.
3) For the diocesan youth ministry/family ministry day on Saturday, that all who attend would be blessed and strengthened in the love of Jesus Christ.
4) For my celebrating the Holy Eucharist at our mission church of Ascension on Sunday, that the occasion would be the Holy Spirit's blessing on that day for all who attend.
5) For the registration-card step of the visa process, that it would continue to be a speedy and joyful experience.
6) For the finances, priorities, and relationships in our ministry, as well as the finances, priorities, ministries, and relationships in the seminary, the Mission of Ascension, and the Diocese of Peru.
7) For the Life in the Spirit seminar for clergy and their spouses, which begins on September 26.

Thank you for praying for us. It makes a difference. I pray for you every day.

God bless you.

In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Lima, Peru

Mudge Prayer Sept 9

Philippians 1:25-26

Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, so that through my being with you again your joy in Christ Jesus will overflow on account of me.

As Paul ministered to the Philippians, so Fr. Shaw, Mother Julie, and Lydia Mudge minister to those in Lima. May the Mudges see progress and joy in faith surrounding all that they encounter. May joy in Jesus be overflowing in the classrooms at the seminary, in the Life in the Spirit seminars, and in the healing initiatives in their local parish. Lord, this next week is the starting point of the main ministry to which you have called the Mudges. Please be with them in a special way this week, giving them confidence in their new roles and extra help in understanding the Spanish that their students speak. And we thank You, Lord, for the successful trip to Chile and the resulting residential visas. Be with Shaw, Julie and Lydia in the final paper work. May all that the Mudges do glorify your name. Amen.

Prayer 2 from Liv Hicks 9/8

Father, Thank You for the Mudges and help them to be well immersed into their new jobs. Help them to establish good relationships, give them the words in Spanish and the expressions that they need to communicate well. Bless their own walks with You daily, help them to be sensitive to what You want them to teach and exemplify. Encourage them so they may encourage others. Thank You too for what Lydia is doing and bless her on the healing team. Thank You for their love and their works. In Christ we pray. Amen

Prayer 1 from Liv Hicks 9/8

Thank You Father that they got their visas! Yeah! Thank You too Father for their time in Chile. Give them a safe trip back to Peru and help them now to get their residential cards. Bless the Mudge family, encourage them, help them to have a good time in their travels, help them to make all their connections, and to be a blessing to whoever they meet. In Christ we pray. Amen

Note from Jeanne Gizara

I have been having computer problems for the last month and therefore have not updated the blog. I am still having computer problems, but I think that I can start the updating now. I am wanting to put items in in chronological order. I thank you for praying for the Mudges!