Dear Partners in Prayer,
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail. I have a thought at the end if you would like to pray further for Peru and our ministry here.
Thanksgivings:
1) For what we have been able to accomplish this teaching cycle, so far.
2) The blessings we experience each week.
3) For what God is doing, here in Peru, in general.
4) For what we have been able to accomplish with the ordination processes, here.
5) For the great service we had today at La Ascension. The music was great. Fr. Alberto preached a great sermon on Philemon and forgiveness, and it was a Mudge Sunday with my celebrating, Julie in a supporting role, and Lydia as acolyte.
6) The party in one of the parishioner's homes that we went to yesterday. It was a blessing.
Prayers:
1) For our relationships, ministries, finances, resources, and priorities.
2) For the students in our classes this week, the changes in the schedule due to the preparations for the consecration on Saturday, and for what we are teaching.
3) We would like prayer for the preparations for the next cycle of classes.
4) For the consecration of Fr. Mike Chapman at the Cathedral in Lima, on Saturday.
5) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that we need to do.
6) For the growth of the Mission of La Ascension, where we have been attending.
7) Mayoral elections are coming up in October. Please keep these in your prayers.
8) Lydia's college application process.
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying really makes a difference, and I pray for you every day.
And here is the idea:
I have some pictures of our adventures in Peru on my Facebook page. Consider praying for what you see in the pictures, or as the Lord leads. If you wish, write a prayer in the comment section of the picture, for others to pray. Pray as the Lord leads. It is kind of like the Prayer Table idea. You pray for people or circumstances as you meet them in the photos.
Here is the latest link (All photos are available to be seen by anyone in the world, so you do not have to sign up to be a Facebook friend, and also to keep in mind as you write something):
www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=252111&id=629731941&l=936d13b9e9
I also enjoy answering questions that people have about the pictures (and your asking questions may help you focus your prayers), though in some cases it may be best not to list a specific person's name or a specific address. I do not mind explaining what is happening in a picture or answering any cultural question that you may have.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Monday, September 6, 2010
Scripture Prayer
Job 22: 21-28
Submit to God and be at peace with him; in this way prosperity will come to you. Accept instruction from his mouth and lay up his words in your heart.
If you return to the Almighty you will be restored: If you remove wickedness far from your tent and assign your nuggets to the dust, your gold of Ophir to the rocks in the ravines, then the Almighty will be your gold, the choicest silver for you.
Surely then you will find delight in the Almighty and will lift up your face to God.
You will pray to him, and he will hear you, and you will fulfill your vows.
What you decide on will be done and light will shine on your ways.
Lord, we thank You for Father Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge, your servants who do submit to You. We thank You that they are at peace with You and we pray that they continue in this peace and have all the riches of life in You. Thank You for their daily quiet times with You and Your Word. May they always lay up Your Word in their hearts. Thank You for the delight that they find in You and the delight that you find in them. Thank You for hearing their prayers and helping them in their ministry. May your light always shine on their ways. Amen.
Submit to God and be at peace with him; in this way prosperity will come to you. Accept instruction from his mouth and lay up his words in your heart.
If you return to the Almighty you will be restored: If you remove wickedness far from your tent and assign your nuggets to the dust, your gold of Ophir to the rocks in the ravines, then the Almighty will be your gold, the choicest silver for you.
Surely then you will find delight in the Almighty and will lift up your face to God.
You will pray to him, and he will hear you, and you will fulfill your vows.
What you decide on will be done and light will shine on your ways.
Lord, we thank You for Father Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge, your servants who do submit to You. We thank You that they are at peace with You and we pray that they continue in this peace and have all the riches of life in You. Thank You for their daily quiet times with You and Your Word. May they always lay up Your Word in their hearts. Thank You for the delight that they find in You and the delight that you find in them. Thank You for hearing their prayers and helping them in their ministry. May your light always shine on their ways. Amen.
A Prayer By Liv Hicks
Father, Thank You for the Mudges dedication to You and to serving You in Peru. Help the students to be learning what You want them to learn, help them to see Your big picture, love, forgiveness, hope. Make Christ real for each one of them. Thank You for Lydia's birth, bless her, encourage her, and help her to grow in grace and love and to reflect You to those she is around. Encourage this family, renew their walk with You daily. Protect and provide for this family. In Christ we pray. Amen
Prayer Mail
Dear Partners in Prayer,
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail.
Thanksgivings:
1) For what we have been able to accomplish this teaching cycle, so far.
2) For what God is doing, here in Peru. (What He is showing us about Peru and the people of Peru, and what we are showing the people of Peru that the Holy Spirit would like us to do.)
3) For what we have been able to accomplish with the ordination processes, here.
4) For Lydia´s birthday celebration.
Prayers:
1) For our relationships, ministries, finances, resources, and priorities.
2) For the students in our classes this week (we are in mid-cycle), and for what we are teaching. We are also preparing for the next cycle, that begins in October, and please pray for registration week for the next cycle, the week of September 19.
3) For the upcoming consecration of Fr. Mike Chapman in September, Suffragan Bishop elect.
4) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that we need to do.
5) For the Lord´s work at the mission of La Ascension in Surco, where we are attending.
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying really makes a difference, and I pray for you every day.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail.
Thanksgivings:
1) For what we have been able to accomplish this teaching cycle, so far.
2) For what God is doing, here in Peru. (What He is showing us about Peru and the people of Peru, and what we are showing the people of Peru that the Holy Spirit would like us to do.)
3) For what we have been able to accomplish with the ordination processes, here.
4) For Lydia´s birthday celebration.
Prayers:
1) For our relationships, ministries, finances, resources, and priorities.
2) For the students in our classes this week (we are in mid-cycle), and for what we are teaching. We are also preparing for the next cycle, that begins in October, and please pray for registration week for the next cycle, the week of September 19.
3) For the upcoming consecration of Fr. Mike Chapman in September, Suffragan Bishop elect.
4) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that we need to do.
5) For the Lord´s work at the mission of La Ascension in Surco, where we are attending.
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying really makes a difference, and I pray for you every day.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Scripture Prayer
From Psalm 1:1-3
Blessed is the person….who delights in the teachings of the Lord and reflects on his teachings day and night.
He is like a tree planted beside streams—a tree that produces fruit in season and whose leaves do not wither. He succeeds in everything he does.
Lord, blessed are Fr. Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge. They delight in your teachings and reflect on them day and night. They share these teachings and these reflections and produce much fruit which does not wither. They succeed in everything that they do for You. Continue to bless them, Lord. Continue to provide for them everything that they need. Especially continue to send them guidance and a full indwelling of your Holy Spirit. Amen.
Blessed is the person….who delights in the teachings of the Lord and reflects on his teachings day and night.
He is like a tree planted beside streams—a tree that produces fruit in season and whose leaves do not wither. He succeeds in everything he does.
Lord, blessed are Fr. Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge. They delight in your teachings and reflect on them day and night. They share these teachings and these reflections and produce much fruit which does not wither. They succeed in everything that they do for You. Continue to bless them, Lord. Continue to provide for them everything that they need. Especially continue to send them guidance and a full indwelling of your Holy Spirit. Amen.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Prayer Mail
Dear Partners in Prayer,
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail.
Thanksgivings:
1) For the blessings that our Lord has been providing us.
2) For the service at La Ascension this past Sunday.
3) For the ministry of the Worcester short-term mission trip to the seminary on Monday and Wednesday, this week.
4) For the several days of mild sunshine that we have been having.
5) For our supporters.
Prayers:
1) For our relationships, ministries, finances, resources, and priorities.
2) For the service schedule at La Ascension, which is being planned for September.
3) For Lydia´s application to college, including the recommendations.
4) For the ordination process in the Diocese of Peru, and that the right people be moved along, and in the Lord´s timing.
5) For the seminary plans that are in the works.
6) For Lydia´s birthday this coming weekend.
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying makes a great difference, and I pray for you every day.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Missionaries of the Diocese of Albany, serving in Lima, Peru.
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail.
Thanksgivings:
1) For the blessings that our Lord has been providing us.
2) For the service at La Ascension this past Sunday.
3) For the ministry of the Worcester short-term mission trip to the seminary on Monday and Wednesday, this week.
4) For the several days of mild sunshine that we have been having.
5) For our supporters.
Prayers:
1) For our relationships, ministries, finances, resources, and priorities.
2) For the service schedule at La Ascension, which is being planned for September.
3) For Lydia´s application to college, including the recommendations.
4) For the ordination process in the Diocese of Peru, and that the right people be moved along, and in the Lord´s timing.
5) For the seminary plans that are in the works.
6) For Lydia´s birthday this coming weekend.
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying makes a great difference, and I pray for you every day.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Missionaries of the Diocese of Albany, serving in Lima, Peru.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Scripture Prayer
Excerpts from Psalm 104: 24-35
What a large number of things you have made, O Lord!
You made them all by wisdom.
The earth is filled with your creatures.
All of them look to you to give them their food at the right time.
You give it to them, and they gather it up.
You open your hand, and they are filled with blessings.
You send out your Spirit, and they are created.
You renew the face of the earth.
May the glory of the Lord endure forever.
May the Lord find joy in what he has made.
I will sing to the Lord throughout my life.
I will make music to praise my God as long as I live.
May my thoughts be pleasing to him.
I will find joy in the Lord.
Praise the Lord, my soul!
Hallelujah!
Lord, we praise You for all of your creation which you have made by wisdom. We praise You for the Mudges to whom You have given special gifts for the mission field. We thank You for every bit of provision for Father Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia. We especially thank You for their financial supporters and for those who bless them in their prayers. Thank You for every blessing bestowed upon the Mudges. Thank You for your Holy Spirit and for every bit of renewal that is occurring in Peru. Lord, may your glory endure forever. May you continue to find joy in the work of the Mudges. Bless the music at their worship services. We ask you to raise up a mighty praise band for Your Glory. May every thought in the minds of Shaw and Julie and Lydia be pleasing to You. And may they find Your Joy in everything that they do. We praise You Lord, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Hallelujah! Amen.
What a large number of things you have made, O Lord!
You made them all by wisdom.
The earth is filled with your creatures.
All of them look to you to give them their food at the right time.
You give it to them, and they gather it up.
You open your hand, and they are filled with blessings.
You send out your Spirit, and they are created.
You renew the face of the earth.
May the glory of the Lord endure forever.
May the Lord find joy in what he has made.
I will sing to the Lord throughout my life.
I will make music to praise my God as long as I live.
May my thoughts be pleasing to him.
I will find joy in the Lord.
Praise the Lord, my soul!
Hallelujah!
Lord, we praise You for all of your creation which you have made by wisdom. We praise You for the Mudges to whom You have given special gifts for the mission field. We thank You for every bit of provision for Father Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia. We especially thank You for their financial supporters and for those who bless them in their prayers. Thank You for every blessing bestowed upon the Mudges. Thank You for your Holy Spirit and for every bit of renewal that is occurring in Peru. Lord, may your glory endure forever. May you continue to find joy in the work of the Mudges. Bless the music at their worship services. We ask you to raise up a mighty praise band for Your Glory. May every thought in the minds of Shaw and Julie and Lydia be pleasing to You. And may they find Your Joy in everything that they do. We praise You Lord, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Hallelujah! Amen.
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