"...the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective."
James 5:16 (NIV)
James 5:16 (NIV)
As the body of Christ, we lift in prayer our brothers and sisters in Christ. As His sons and daughters, we can approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, and we would like to do that for:
If you have a prayer request that you would like to share with our church family, contact us here.
- Pray for the Ortiz family, as Carmen Aguilar de Ortiz, Gustavo Ortiz's mother, passed away on Thursday, September 29. She was 84 years-old. Carmen leaves a legacy of kindness and generosity that lives on through her family. Please pray for Gustavo and the Ortiz family so that they may feel God's comfort and peace during a trying time like this. (09/29)
- Please pray for Nancy Guzman, wife of our dear Jose Luis. Nancy was diagnosed with breast cancer. According to the doctors, this cancer (though aggressive), is localized which makes the treatment somehow easier. Nancy will start the chemotherapy treatment this week. Pray for physical healing for her, economical provision, for strength and comfort from God for her and for all the family here in Guatemala as well in Canada. (09/26)
- Pray for Bernard Cardenas, Irene Cardena's brother. Covid and the chemotherapies he has been subject to have made a negative impact in his mobility. Pray that Bernard regains strength in his legs. (09/21)
- Continue praying for Samuel Álvarez, son of our friends Javier & Sherry Álvarez, who was diagnosed with leukemia and is undergoing treatment. Samuel's last chemotherapy injection was on September 16. He underwent a lumbar puncture procedure as well. Please continue praying for his full recovery. (Update 09/22)
- Pray for Ignacia Jiatz, mother of Esther Widerhold Jiatz. Ignacia had a blood clot in her brain after suffering a heart attack. She is recuperating at home. Pray for complete physical healing for Ignacia, and pray for the Jiatz family, Esther & Raphael so the Lord comforts and strengthens them both physically and spiritually during this time. (08/31)
- Pray for all our brothers and sisters who are currently experiencing health difficulties due to Covid and other illnesses. Pray that the Lord strengths their inmune system, and that He enables their bodies to recover. (07/21)
- Pray for UCG's finances so that the Lord provides for the needs of the church, and we can continue serving UCG's family and friends.
- Continue praying for Ed Fox with serious ongoing health issues.
If you have a prayer request that you would like to share with our church family, contact us here.
"I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me,
I will call on him as long as I live."
Psalm 116:1-2 (NIV)
I will call on him as long as I live."
Psalm 116:1-2 (NIV)
- We praise the Lord for His faithfulness to UCG family members and friends who have recovered from Covid and other health issues.
- UCG family's generosity for our Food Bank which has served many people in need in Guatemala.
- All of UCG's volunteers and members of the different boards; for their commitment to serve God's kingdom through their resources.