Prayerlake Newsletter

Oct 08- Jan 09

January 15th, 2009

 

Janurary 15, 09 

A man just drove up and parked in the parking lot of Prayer Lake.  Got out of his truck and very sadly walked to the cross that is in the pasture.  He sat on the bench facing the cross.  I watched from my kitchen window as he bowed his head as if he were praying.  He just looked like he was getting some things straight between he and God.  He stood up and slowly walked back to his truck, drove back down the driveway and left.  I am so honored and privileged to have been given the assignment of Prayer Lake.  A place where people can come and meet with God.

 

Doing what God said to do.

 

Joy

 

Red Cabin Info

Janurary 9, 09  Thank you & Important Information

First of all I want to Thank You—Thank You—Thank You-and a Big Thanks to our extended Prayer Lake Family. This is a Praise Report about the Extreme Red Cabin Makeover—-so many of you have responded you just have no idea how that makes me feel. I am an eye witness to the depth of the Love of Christ that yall have shown. I am encouraged and very thankful that there are people like you out there. I know John is rejoicing with me with all the progress that has been made here at Prayer Lake. Many of you know how John really liked to get the job done.

 

The real blessing every day is that I know the Comforter (The Holy Spirit) just continues to show up and brings us strength. We know where our help comes from it comes from —  The Lord. I know the holidays have been very hectic for everyone. I am trying to get focused on 2009—–IT’S HERE—

So I thought I would send an update report on the Red Cabin and how we stand on our scheduled. Know that I love and appreciate each and every one of you. So here are the details of the report.

 

I have attached our needs and the work schedule. It seems that one of the greatest needs is for individuals who have building experience or can be general labors. The start date is FEBRUARY 9th. Some demolition and clearing  will start as soon as next week.

We need volunteers like carpenters, laborers, servers ect.  

 

One of the greatest needs right now is for finances as of this date we have raised about 25% of the projected cost. I know my God is big and He will supply all my need. God spoke to my heart years ago that Prayer Lake was for the Body of Christ and the Body of Christ would build it. It seems now we have to rebuild it. Just agree with us that the total amount we need will come in and in time.

 

Please send this to your e-mail list and pass on the information. Your help is vital to the success to this project. Please keep us in continual prayer. Pray for physical strength, supplies and finances.                 

 

Our precious John is not here with us in the flesh but the awesome seed he planted here called Prayer Lake is flourishing and is fulfilling what God said. All we know to do is to keep going.

Many of you have already sown financial seed,  time or prayer into this project and you are highly appreciated! I can not do what I do without you.

 

With much Love, Joy Mounger

If you can help financially with the project please call me.  225-492-2281

 

If you or your group can help in any way contact Pastor Mike Patterson he has been so kind to be the Project Manager: projectmanmp@yahoo.com

 

 

 

December 24.08   Christmas Eve At Prayer Lake 

What a wonderful time of year. Christmas is my favorite. This year has held many changes for me. I have learned many things. I had great faith. I had great disappointment. I had a great loss. I have learned a new level of trust. When you live a life of serving God with all your heart and trouble comes you just have to trust God in a much bigger way. I chose to not question the events of 2008 but rejoice knowing that God has my life in the palm of His hand.

 

2009 is the year of Harvest. I look forward to the up coming year. My desire is to  be used by God to minister to thousands of people. I know that God does things in seasons. I look forward to this next season with joy in my heart.

 

Merry Christmas

 

 

 

December 15.08 Just Getting Ready

It’s a gray day  and I am thinking about a couple that I know that are having a funeral today for their oldest daughter.  The couple are dear friends of mine and I have known them for many years. I know there kids their grandkids and now great grand kids. They are faithful leaders, Pastors and friends of  thousands of people all over the world. They were with me walked with me prayed with me through the loss of my husband John. They always knew when to call and what to say. They live a life everyday for others.

 

Today I pray that the God of my Lord Jesus Christ the Father of glory, may give to each family member the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of  God. (Eph. 1:17). And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding will guard the hearts and minds of every family member through Christ Jesus. (Phi 4:7)

 

No one may have the answer of why someone chooses to take their own life.  All I know is that in God we can find the peace to go forward.

Today lift this family up, Pray—Pray—Pray for peace through this really bad storm of life.

I pray that JOY comes in the morning.

Love Joy

 

 

 

Nov 11, 08

“Come aside by yourselves and rest a while…”  Mark 6:31 As many of you already know, Prayer Lake is a place of prayer and communion with the Lord and was founded on the principle of prayer.  We are putting a call out to pastors and intercessors to not just pray for us and with us but to COME here to the grounds of Prayer Lake to PRAY.  We need the presence of our intercessors here.  Pastors, we would like for you to send your intercessors out for the day to just walk to grounds and lift up the name of Jesus.  We are conveniently located to most of you.  We need for your intercessors to come for a day trip and spend a couple of hours in prayer. Intercessors:  please consider coming for the day and just walking the grounds and praying, anointing, and doing some warfare – in the heavenlies. 

Call us and let us know when you are coming.  We are in full anticipation of what the Lord is doing now and what He is going to do here at Prayer Lake. Be Blessed!The Prayer Lake Staff

225-492-2281 office

 

October 23, 08  A Mighty Move of the Spirit

I was praying this morning  and I saw a mighty move of  the Spirit over Prayer Lake. Prayers are being answered, marriages healed, and ministers restored. I see the Body of Christ is rising up to take our cities, states and our nation for Christ.  There is nothing to hard for Jesus.

Love

Joy

 

Extreme Red Cabin Makeover!

October 22nd, 2008

Oct 22, 08

 

Just a note to let everyone know what’s going on at Prayer Lake. My daughter and her family are here helping Cathy and I. We have retreats every weekend and people are coming to seek the Lord in the cabins alone the lake.

 

 The hurricanes   Gustav & Ike caused a lot of  damage I did send an e-mail that I needed help.   Men came with equipment  and cleaned around the cabins and the paths where people walk. Thank you so much.

 

I do have an request to make. The Red Cabin the one that we started with that hold the most people was damaged during the storm. We must replace the entire roof and the cabin has structural damage that must be addressed.  We are prepared to do what ever it takes to save it.

 

A Pastors that has been with us since we started Prayer Lake will be the project manager.   Everyone we have talked to about this project is excited about it.

 The Start date is  February 9 till March 1 about 2 weeks  to complete. I know this sounds impossible—–BUT GOD.

 

So what I need from you is support. I need people to give a day or several days during this time. I will have contact numbers for you to get in touch with. Whatever your expertise is we need you or your company.

 

The Red Cabin has been used for 13 years as an Prayer Retreat Center and is our main source of income.    

Since we started Prayer Lake we have had thousands of people come and stay at this cabin.

 

This project is very important  I would like to ask you to help me accomplish this.

There is a cost evolved we have set up a bank account for donations:

 Prayer Lake Extreme Makeover—-Pray about this and let me know.

 

I will send more details by e-mail.

My number is 225-492-2281

Pastor Mike Patterson: 985-966-4670

 

Prayer Lake needs your help.

In Jesus love

 

Joy

August and September 2008

October 22nd, 2008

Sept 21, 08

Get ‘er done!

Prayer Lake had a work day Saturday and friends of Prayer Lake came with power saws, tractors, four wheelers and cleaned around the cabins. They cut a path around the lake where trees were down. My job was keeping 8 little ones so I liked my job. This morning it looks  so good. I want to thank every one that helped. It was truly a job for a crew of people every time I would go down to the cabins it would overwhelmed me. There is still lots to do but now it will be so much easier.

The word I got from God was that the Body of Christ would build Prayer Lake and take care of it. I was able to see that come to pass yesterday what a Joy.

Thanks

Joy

 

 

Sept  13,08Another Loss  On Thursday 9-11-08 my nephew Chad Cameron went to be with the Lord. He was married to my niece Denise and has two beautiful girls  10 and 6yrs old. He was 37 years old and battled with cancer since December of 07. This is a very sad day for our family and the loss will be great. Please keep our family in prayer. His funeral will be Monday at 10:00 am in New Roads.                      

 Thanks, Joy

 Sept 9, 08After the Storm

We just had our lights on last night but the cabins will not be back up till the weekend sometime. The red cabin had roof damage and water in the cabin but all the other buildings came out great. But we have hundreds of trees down everywhere. I need a full time man to cut up the trees to move them, We have worked all week and we finally cleaned up the yard and got it mowed yesterday. We are going on our third week with no retreats so pray for us that is the income here. John’s heart would have broke to see all the pecan trees destroyed. That’s our personal income every year so I will just trust God on this one.John has left me with a great big whole in my heart I pray with time that gets better. There are days I feel just like my right arm and right leg are just gone and I really don’t know how to get around I hate this feeling. The song comes to my mind “I’ve been loving you a little to long now” I say it’s time to stop now. I loved him and took care of him with joy in my heart and I miss him. I so loved John for 41 years and would do anything for him. I know he was so sick but I even enjoyed taking care of him. I never ask God to take him I only ask God to heal him. Well John would know what to do with all this clean up from the storm. It overwhelms me I ride around and see all that needs to get done then come back inside and get busy doing something else.  That’s the Trigger in me if its not fun OH WELL. I ask God to change that in me because there is so much to do.Keep me in your prayers and lift me up.joy

 Aug 31, 2008Keep us in Prayer as Hurricane Gustav approaches.  We are at full capacity and there is a great responsibility  on us to house people during a storm of this magnatude.  Pray for the property and all here.

Joy

 Aug 23, 2008Letter to a friend- Truly I know how hard it is to walk through losing someone. But God gave me a gift of one year to say goodbye. I didn’t like it one bit but I knew I had to walk it. I have always been a women of great faith what God said He would do and that was just how it was:  then one day I held John and he took his last breath. It was not what God said. I do know that John leaving was not a surprise to God only me. It has been 3 months now and my days get better. It’s this missing him that is so hard. Still loving Jesus Joy

 

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 8:43 am
Early Morning Prayer

For the past few mornings in my pray er time great peace has covered me. I have the same routine I wake up at the same time and have prayer time and I read my scriptures. But the past few mornings its been very different.  The presence of God is all around me while I sit in His presence.  My hearts desire is to know God in a deeper way.

So my prayer this morning is “Lord give me understanding that I may know you more, Open my ears so that I may hear your voice, and reveal to me more of your Glory.”

I chose to day to be an instrument for God to use.

In His Presence

Joy

Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008 9:21 PM
Subject: I’m going forward
 

In the mist of my trial and pain I decided to write down just what I was feeling. I had no idea how it would effect anyone– that was not on my mind. All I knew was that when I wrote It made me feel better. I have over 500 people on my e-mail list I don’t really know all of them and I don’t know how they got on there– all I know is to write and press send– someone else does all the details.I truly am not a office person. That’s why God has sent me some wonderful people that answer the phone and do all the computer work. I do know some typing. I also have something in my spirit that needs to come out either through e-mails or talking to others. I know this is a special gift and God uses me all the time and it still surprises me. 

 Through this trip– I call it– of walking someone I love very much all the way to heaven has been the hardest thing I have ever done.

The response I have received through e-mails has been unbelievable. How the e-mail I sent effected people has surprised me even more. I guess all I had on my mind was the walk I was walking. By me sharing my pain and disappointment and hurt I have helped others walk through their pain and hurt. How about that. You never know how God is going to use a circumstance in you  life if you let HIM.

Time does not sit still or stand in one place time changes. What took my breath away where I could not function yesterday seems to be ok today. All I hear is to take the next step Joy. There are moments during the day that– I DO NOT WANT TO– but I figured out it does not matter if I want to or not. All God is looking for is my obedience not how I feel. So I take the next step not knowing where It will take me all I know is just do it.

Someone called today and ask if Prayer Lake will go on– the answer is YES for as long as I have breath I will prepare a place for people to set aside some time with the Lord. John is not here but what God said for us to do will continue. So I take the next step then the next.

We have staying in some of the cabins tonight  is one pastor, two evangelists and one Apostolic man. They have come from different places and have different needs I pray God answers their prayers. This is what Prayer Lake is all about.

 Sent: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 8:11 am
Subject: Joys home

I returned home from Florida Thursday. I was in a Con-do of a dear friend that wanted me to stay another week but something in me said go home. Cathy was at Prayer Lake taken care of all the duties Praise God. Friday morning I learned of a ladies group coming in for the red Cabin. For the past month I have not been able to talk to anybody without crying. I don’t like a wimpy crying person and now I’m one of them  so like a hurt animal I hide. Well sitting outside Saturday morning up walks the ladies about 9 of them instead of hiding I stayed and talked to them. This time without crying.

The anointing on my life for many years has been sharing or teaching or talking to people. I know that is how God uses me. But for many months now with John sickness and death I felt that part of my life was over. How could God use me now–broken–hurt–greatly disappointed. Who would even want to listen to what I have to say? was my question to me.

The ladies came in and sat down in the living room. I knew nothing about them or what their retreat was about I just started talking about some things I was going though very honestly. After an hour all the ladies were crying I felt I had said enough and I got up to leave. The leader came up to me and said every thing I talked about was what the ladies were going through–figure that!

Out of my deep hurt and honesty others were blessed.

Someone ask me what was I going to do now that John is gone?   I thought only for a moment and said I know nothing else but serving God—-I have no where else to go but where God would have me—I have no choices—I surrender my life years ago there is no taken it back. Am I hurt–YES–Am I disappointed that the Word of God I stood on (from where I’m looking at it) didn’t work for me I thought? Well yes. But it doesn’t change who God is His plan or purpose it changes me.

No one likes this grief thing or to be disappointed but its part of life. The thing is to keep going on God will make it all clear soon just keep going in the direction of hope God is our only hope.

I do read every e-mail and I thank you so much for loving me when I feel so unloved. Your prayers have held me up. Your love for me has kept me going. So please keep me in your prayers I don’t know this next step I can’t see down the road All I know is to just keep going. If your married –Love your mate with every thing you have serve them— take of them— pray for them. Don’t stay mad at them— never say words you will regret later— because you don’t know the timing of the Lord.

Joy

Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2008 9:38 AM

Subject: Joy’s update

I am still in Florida. My daughter Robin came to be with me–I thought I could do this alone–I was wrong. I stay in the Word of God– it brings me peace. I stay in prayer and that has helped me to get through these past few days. I know only time heals emotions.

I wanted to thank everyone that has helped me and my  family alone this path. I will be sending out thank you notes. I’m here in Florida because someone knew how much I loved it. The out pouring of love from so many people has really helped us get through this time. I could not have done all this without you.

At times I feel like one whole side of my body is just gone. I look for it but it’s gone.

I want to thank everyone that has wrote me and e-mailed me I do read it all somethimes I just can’t respond but appreciate it so much.

My prayer is for God to use me for His Glory.

Keep me in your prayers.

Joy

Subject: Joy update
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:24:56 -0500
For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, But JOY COMES IN THE MORNING. Ps 30:5

Someone has given me the money to go to Florida for a few days for rest. I so appreciate the kindness that has been shown me and my family. Cathy, the lady who stays here at prayer lake, lost her husband from cancer 9 years ago. She said yesterday she waits for John to come out of his office in the morning with his smile and the plan for the day. John always had the plan and a list.

Yesterday we cleaned cabins, mowed grass, sprayed weeds and cleaned off the carport. I sit this morning waiting for the Joy to come I’m sure it’s today. As I sit and read the Word I am reminded of all the awesome things people have done for us it overwhelms me.

Our children come often John, Marcus and their families. Robin and her husband are here and helping run Prayer Lake. I don’t know what I would have done without them.

all I can say is thank you for loving us, taking care of us and just being our friend. Pray for me during this time of catching my breath and resting in His love. Prayer Lake will grow and always be a place to come and find that special place to seek God. A man drove up on his Motor cycle yesterday parked and spent time at the cross this happens all the time. God has the plan I ask that He show me the way.

Cover me in prayer

Joy

Subject: Joy’s update
Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2008, 7:55 PM

Today has been my best day since January. for months now I have been on call 24 hours a day with John’s sickness. It was only the last 2 weeks I had help at night. so I stayed on guard physically and spiritually and it was draining. I stood on what God spoke to me without doubt. All I know is that John is in the presence of the Lord God Almighty and praising Jesus and having the time of his life.
But there are jobs to do here and things to plan for but my heart is not in it. People who have walked this path say time is the healer.Johnny was truly the commander and chief of Prayer Lake. I find myself asking What would Johnny do here or there? We never had the same
thoughts Praise God. I would worship and praise all day talking to people who would come to visit and Johnny had a list every morning it was a new list  every day and his motto was get it done.
I know this is why the place looks like it does. My main focus was always serving John and seeing to his every need. Now I’m  lost at times not knowing what to do and I can’t breath. Then the moment changes and I go to the next thing. This is truly the hardest place I have ever been. Not only I but many others have lost a giant in the spirit.  He will be missed terrible. Change is here if I want it or not. I know God gives grace and grace will abound—- just not today may be tomorrow.
Joy

Subject: Journey Complete
Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 13:53:18 -0500


Today at 11:30am John finished his course. He ran a good race and he received a prise of a great call of God. He now stands before the great Throne of God worshiping and praiseing God. What a race. But John finished First.

Thanks for all that you have done. I am so thankful. What friends God has given us.

The fundraiser that was scheduled for tomorrow will now be a great celebration of John’s life. So come and enjoy!

Details will come in next e-mail of the service times and date.

It is a good day filled with joy and tears but no regreats.

Love Joy

Our Journey

May 16th, 2008

Many of you know the road  John and I have been down for the past 7 years with Prostrate cancer. I am well aware of the medical prognosis of this path way. I have watched John’s body deteriorate just as they have predicted. All the while in my spirit I here the Lord say (John is healed and I will restore to him double- honor–double land–double fiancés–double anointing.)
Something happened in the heavenliest yesterday. There has been a turn. I can’t put my finger on it but something is different.
 John started in a  small way communicating with us. He drank a smoothie, ate some bits of Jell-O and drank water.(In three weeks he has not been eating or drinking)
I have three volunteers here one a young girl we have known for 10 years. John looked at her and said” the first time I saw you, you had braces.” Then he goes back into a mumble we can’t understand.   He can’t  walk by himself anymore we must be under him holding him up. The need now is 24 hr watch and care, Our son Marcus, was here Tuesday spend the night  to help John get up several times during the night. John get leg cramps and he must stand up. So after a long night  Marcus and I left the room   one minute and on the monitor we heard a crash. When we got to the bedroom John had gotten out of bed and fell on the floor. He has a large bump on the side of his head,  someone must sit in the room at all times now.

The next stage here is to have sitters at night to help get John up to walk around and give him his meds. So far it has been family and close friends. Now we need help at least 3 times a week for us to get some rest. It seems that this a big joint effort. Even with a sitter we still need a man in the room to help. Sitters will cost $8.00 a hour. But I don’t see any other way. Many of you have ask how can you help well this is how. Help me cover the cost of care.

Hospice comes and baths Johns and shaves him they have been a real big help.

I know for a fact that John Mounger is healed and restored  back I have received a Word from God and I will stand firm on that. I will stand on that no matter what I see or hear from the medical people.

Last night while getting John (I call him the King) down for the night. I had my arms around his waist and I put his arms around my neck then I hold him tight and walk backward to where we need to go–I  call this our dance. When we met  42 years ago  He ask me to dance and after that dance I knew it was for life. I am so glad I didn’t miss the DANCE. What a man I have served and serve even now in a greater way. Now I serve him by taking care of every need he has and I love it I would not have changed it for anything.

Friends of Prayer Lake are having a big Fundraiser on  Saturday May 24, to help with much needed money for medical bills and care. All who can  please come.   I would like to see 1000 people standing  in the pasture between the red cabin and the main house around the cross. I had a vision of that 20 years ago that didn’t make since then but it does now. Then we all sing “To God Be The Glory for things He has done”.

Stand with us on this journey God is doing something really big. If you can help in anyway it is needed. Thanks to all who bring meals, mow grass, clean cabins, come to sit with John, come to pray on and on.
In the palm of Gods Hand
Joy

Update John Mounger

May 5th, 2008

Each morning is a blessing to see John Mounger wake up get dressed and walk to the breakfast table. But each day the pain is greater and we are not able to communicate with him. He is sleeping  most of the day and when awake he is in pain. He told me today that he was ready to see Jesus that he was tired of the pain.
We have a retreat going on at this time and every cabin is occupied what a blessing.  Robin our daughter her husband and three kids are moving here to Prayer Lake to help, John is very pleased about that. Plans are being made and things are being taken care. It’s just this emotion thing that I have to deal with. I teach people about the different stages of griefing. Now I must go through them.
All of this does not change my stand on the Word of God because I believe that Jesus still heals the same yesterday, today and forever. John Mounger is healed today in Jesus name.
Stand with us
Joy

April 23, 2008
Doctors say John is a walking miracle. Every breath is grace from God. We believe every moment for a breakthrough. Late last night we walked outside and stood watching the lighting in the distance. We made our request known to God. We ask that God would rescue John from the jaws of cancer in Jesus name. We are in prayer—praise—worship—-warfare and that starts the day. We put on the whole armor of God and we are standing therefore believing that by His strips we were healed. After John goes to sleep at night I continue quietly reading the Word of God into him. We stand on the Promises of God.
He suffers greatly with bone pain in his hip and left leg.  John’s word association has been hindered by the tumors in the brain making it very difficult to communicate.
But he gets up every day with a smile and hope –even if I have to assist him in getting dressed.
 The Dr. said this past Monday with as much mastasit cancer in his body he looks remarkable, his skin color is good and his eyes sparkle. But the Dr. said people don’t live with this level cancer. Oh well, that’s my John and we Praise God.
He wants me with him every moment so I just lay beside him and hold his hand. When he is awake he tells me he loves me. This is a new place for us. We have helped so many people who have gone through times like this. I hear myself say “now what would you tell some else that’s going through this” and I try to take my on advise.�
We did go to Birmingham and it was a hard trip for John. But we got him there. He got to see people we have not seen in years. Every one prayed for him. And my cousin Chris Hodges’s church is really something to see. We got to see our kinfolks. We traveled by an RV that a friend of our daughters let us borrow– what a gift! John could lie down or stand up when he needed.�
I want to tell all of you that have shown John & I such great kindness. From visits—meals—prayer—sitting in John’s bedroom and singing Praise & Worship—mowing—weed eating—painting our living room—making benches –bring out the trash cans (6 large ones)—cleaning cabins—answering phones—bringing fiancés—sending e-mails—cards—letters—working in the flower beds—watering plants—sitting with us……………..
People have come from the North—South—East—and West to show us love—We Thank You - my words are not enough.  Please continue to pray for us — we are in much need of your intercession!!  Even today, I steped off of a tractor (to keep John from getting on it) and the tendion behind my right knee popped and I am in a lot of pain and it is very hard for me to help John.  I have also come down with a very bad cold/sinus thing that is throwing me for a loop.  I know we are under attack and I am asking for your prayer support like never before.  Stand With Us and cover Prayer Lake and all those here, we need God’s strength, protection, GRACE and healing!!
IN THE PALM OF GOD’S HAND
Servants, Joy & John Mounger

Attached are some recent favorite photos - including one from the Birmingham trip.

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Update:

April 14th, 2008

Update:
In the past three days John’s condition has changed. His ability to say what he is thinking is getting harder and harder. He knows what he wants to say but it doesn’t come out. There are some of you that call him from time to time well now you will get to talk to me. He has trouble remembering names. No matter what happens or how bad it gets John wants you to know that he cares for you thinks about you and would to write you a little note and encourage you if he could. It’s just that I will be sending and writing the notes now. I know God is in total control of this whole thing. I don’t worry or doubt just sad at times.
There are moments I feel like I’m free falling and the chute just has not opened YET.
Those around me are praying for me (binding the spirit of fear) that I don’t think I have. I look at the man I love and serve and honor struggling with talking or thinking. We have he pain under control so he doesn’t suffer.
So many of you came in a week ago and the visits were so good. timing was great.
Keep us in prayer as we travel to Birmingham John feels he must go there because there are people he must talk to.
 What a trip this cancer thing no fun at all.
Love Joy

Update John Mounger

March 31st, 2008

John wanted everyone to know how much he appreciates the prayer, calls, visits, e-mails, help. we have over 300 cards, letters, e-mails, hand drawn pictures, and much needed money. We had three people to show up to cut grass this week, Two men came and stacked firewood all day long.  Medical bill are being paid down and Alpha Foundation is growing with  seed money. John’s pain is bad. He comes in rest a while then back to his jobs. I try to help out by driving tractors or just hooking them up (that’s a big deal). John said tonight he just needs a man to help out. While getting off his tractor tonight he step down on his stool and fell to the ground. It looks like he hurt his head and arm. We will go to the Doctor tomorrow. The pain was real bad tonight. We are both praying for a quick recover and divine healing. Our faith is built up and we know that John will be healed. We have plans for a trip to Birmingham April 13 we will travel by Amtrak and have a room with a bed for John to lay down. My cousin Chris Hodges is having a conference at his new church and John really wanted to go. Our children paid for our train ride. We will stay close to the Church so when John gets tired he can lay down.
I had a friend that came by this afternoon and said her prayer group prays for  John first and in church everyone joined in for prayers for John. we know John is well covered in prayer. John said he will go down to the Cypress Cabin and seek God tomorrow. Please be in prayer tomorrow to cover him. He said he needs a word from God.
Thank you–Thank you–Thank you—for all you do to encourage us.
We have several couples that want to have a fund raiser for Prayer Lake–Alpha Foundation–John Mounger
It will be held here at Prayer Lake Saturday May 24 during the day. For those who would like to help put this together call or e-mail. We will need lots of volunteers. Our last Celebration in 04 we had over 700 people with 250 Kids.what a day. Call us if you can help;225 4922281

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Update on John Mounger.

March 20th, 2008

John pdfWe had a really bad week. But John pulled through and today he has been up since 4:30am praising God and writing thank you notes. He said that this cancer thing is only an obstacle on his journey to fulfill his destiny, and he finds this a privilege to take every step by faith in our Lord Jesus.  We hold on to a promise from God that John will complete his purpose. God spoke to John in 1986 that he would supply the needs to a 1000 missionaries. In the past year John has started a Foundation called “Alpha”. John knows this will come to pass. A team of men are working on the process of forming the departments and how the foundation will run. John has many close relationships with missionaries and understands many of their needs.

We have one Dentist that has offered to work on Missionaries and their immediate families at no cost, turning there only day off into mission work. We are looking for many more Medical Profesionals that would give to missionaries.

 God can use everybody in  Alpha Foundation. We encourage you to get evolved however you can with what ever you have God will truly bless it. We will need people answering the phone, answering e-mails, writing letters, answering letters, or financially supporting— there is lots to do. John says if you help one missionary that is touching hundreds of lives,  that in turn touch more lives in a country you may not ever get to go to, you have done your part. That is what Alpha Foundation is all about.

I’m sending you an article that was wrote in the Riversidereader about John.

Thank Joy

john article pdf

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