Monday, April 7, 2008

wow...

I am just so blessed to read all those emails!

Our ministry email has a limit so today I was trying to get rid of some. In the process of doing so, I had to quickly sort through each email and wow... since we started telling people about BABYANNE'S MANSION in 2005, it has been amazing! I am amazed at how people were willing to give to a group of (young) girls whose organization couldn't even issue tax receipts yet due to the fact that we weren't a registered charity at the time. Wow. All I could say is that it is such a God-thing =)

And whenever we needed something - volunteers for our launching event, money for our marketing campaign, or Board of Directors - there are all these people who emailed and openly expressed how they wanted to help. Sometimes we don't even ask for anything and simply share what's been going on and people still email to say that they want to give something. *sigh* what am amazing God we truly have! and I know that it's like the 4th time I've said that word (amazing) but wow... all I could really say as I read those emails was, "I am so blessed."

I am just so thankful to God for bringing all those people to this ministry cuz wow, every need is met (k, I know I've said "wow" a lot too but I don't know what else to say.. I am just amazed <- haha, there's that word again).

1 Thessalonians 5:18 says that we are to be THANKFUL in all circumstances cuz that is how God wants us, who are in Christ Jesus, to live. I pray that this ministry will never stop thanking God for all that He has done.

And to all of you who have supported us from the very beginning, THANK YOU SO MUCH.

Friday, April 4, 2008

APRIL Prayer Points

We at F.I.S.H.E.R.S. Ministries are trying something new this month so below are 30 Prayer Points for the 30 days of APRIL.

Please feel free to ask us for a calendar version of the prayer points by emailing us at fishers@praisemail.com or simply keep looking at our blog to see the prayer point for each day.

Thank you so much for standing with us in prayer because truly, your prayers are what keep this ministry going.



Have an awesome April!



PRAYER POINTS:

1. Land concerns to be resolved so it would be ready for construction.

2. For the pre-construction paperwork to be processed on time

3. Wisdom for Atty. Jan to deal with the necessary paper work and patience with the people he talks to

4. Architect Sonny to acquire all of the necessary requirements for his design to give to the contractors

5. Consultant Oliver to have the knowledge and discernment to help the Board in choosing the right contractors

6. Favour in the eyes of the Government agencies, Town leader and the neighbours as well

7. Strength for the volunteers in the Philippines

8. Blessings for our Prayer Partners

9. Approval from the Government agencies and submission of all the necessary requirements

10. Guidance for the “Shoot for Hope” team as they organize this fundraising event

11. For more fundraising ideas like “Adopt a Square Foot” and be creative with it

12. Wisdom for the Board to choose the right Bidders to build the orphanage

13. Strength for the contractors and builders to do their job well.

14. $250,000 CAD for construction.

15. For more churches, both in Canada and Philippines to partner with us.

16. Other ministries, organizations and businesses to partner with us.

17. Unity for the Board of Directors and strength and guidance as well

18. 100 more Prayer Partners, 50 more Hope Builders & 10 more Advocates

19. Office space for F.I.S.H.E.R.S. Ministries

20. Guidance for the income tax return this year

21. F.I.S.H.E.R.S. Ministries to be focused on their goals this month

22. 1 more Board of Director for F.I.S.H.E.R.S. and 2-3 more for Babyanne’s Mansion the Philippines

23. Wisdom for BODs in handling finances. That we will be good stewards

24. Blessing & protection for all our supporters - everybody who has been part of F.I.S.H.E.R.S. from the very beginning

25. Wisdom for the Board as they put together the Procedural Manuals

26. That the team will be a prayerful & grateful people

27. For the team to learn to rely on the Holy Spirit alone and for them to know His power

28. That each member of the team will fulfill their responsibilities to the ministry and to one another

29. That all the team members will be committed and functioning to their fullest capacity

30. To come up with an Advocacy program and other ways to raise awareness for Babyanne’s Mansion