I trust this update finds you blessed by our Lord, and enjoying the beauty of this springtime season. Truly he reveals himself to us in all of his creation.

For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.

If you have prayer requests, please let us know. We will share your requests with the Branches community as quickly as possible. We also encourage you to share how the Lord has met your needs. He dwells in the praise of His people - and we praise him!

Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens! Praise him for his mighty deeds; praise him according to his excellent greatness!

Ana – who is in the hospital from a stroke. She is not doing well. She and her husband Mike do not know Christ. Please pray for God to move on their hearts and to touch Ana with healing.

Ann – who is having surgery on May 12^th to reverse a colostomy and to section the colon because of diverticulitis. She is still rejoicing that there is no cancer and is trusting the Lord for a successful surgery and quick recovery.

Annette – who is having severe physical challenges, She is a wife, mom, and has a child graduating from high school this month. Family and friends are confessing together that she is healed in Jesus’ name.

Becky – a young wife and mother of two toddlers who recently miscarried her third child at 6 months. The miscarriage was very difficult and Becky needs our prayers for her complete physical healing as well as the comfort of Christ over the loss of her baby daughter.

Clyta – asks prayer for the salvation of her children who are now parents themselves. Although raised in church, the children have taken an “all religions lead to God” mentality. So many who have known Christ have been taken captive by this lie from the pit. As you pray for Clyta’s children pray for those in your family and personal circles who have also been taken captive by this delusion. May the Holy Spirit pierce through this shroud of darkness and reveal the truth of Salvation that only comes through Jesus Christ.

Daniel – recently had a surgery to repair a sports hernia. Pray for his ongoing recovery, return to playing baseball, and a most memorable high school graduation. He has truly been a witness for the Lord’s faithfulness throughout this ordeal.

Family of Al V. – he passed away recently with family and close friends at his side. His daughter writes that although they “are deeply saddened, we feel a great joy as we know he is in the arms of Jesus who was anticipating his homecoming today.” Hold the family in prayers for ongoing comfort and peace.

Family of Billye – who recently lost this precious believer to her reward in glory. Especially pray for comfort for her sister Alice and that there will be peace amongst Billye’s children.

Family of Norman T. – who passed away recently from an aggressive form of cancer. Hold his family in prayers for the comfort that only our loving Savior, Jesus Christ, can give.

Gilad Shalit – who has been held hostage by Hamas in Gaza for over 1000 days. Pray that the US government uses their promise of aid to Gaza as leverage to secure Gilad’s release. Continue to pray daily for this young man’s well begin, physically, mentally and spiritually. For more go to http://dogood.aish.com/gilad/

June – recently suffered and intense bout of vertigo for several days. She is home after a brief time in the hospital but not yet certain as to the cause. Hold her in prayers for complete healing and deliverance from this illness.

Margee – ongoing healing and recovery from a detached retina. Pray especially that her vision is fully restored and that her recovery is not hindered by atmospheric pressure changes.  

Mike – who is recovering from an outpatient biopsy of his lungs. Pray for his breathing and airways to be fully healed and restored. He lives in Israel with his family and works in broadcasting.

Sarah – is having a difficult pregnancy and requires a cerclage, which sews her cervix closed so she is able to carry the baby full term. Please pray the pregnancy goes well, the baby is healthy, and the cerclage goes well. Her due date is in Sept.