Friday, March 9, 2007

Bigger than our imagination...


Wow. Is it possible to feel so empty, yet so full?

God's people humbled themselves and asked Him to show up in the way that only He can, and He did. Our Father used 260 BeachReachers from universities all over the country to accomplish His will in Panama City Beach this week. Spring breakers came to PCB looking to fill themselves with the best that they believe the world has to offer, and through obedient sons and daughters, God changed their plans.

If you are driving home from the first week -- take it home, take it everywhere you go, just as you did this week. Continue to be amazed, and allow the Holy Spirit as our counselor to help you process what He has done in our lives. We pray that you will never be the same again -- ever. He continues to prepare good deeds for you -- walk into them.

If you are preparing to drive down for the next couple of weeks. We are praying for you, and so are your brothers and sisters from the first week. Come empty, and be ready.

We are still overwhelmed by what He has done -- and we are waiting eagerly for more.


Tim
Steve party of 4 at Best Value on Ricky Bobby
Joe party of 4 at Sunspree on Propitiation Station
Tom party of 3 at Grandview East on Propitiation Station
Shawn party of 3 at Holiday Inn Sunspree on Propitiation Station
Jenn party of 3 at Moondrifter on Ricky Bobby
Sam party of 5 at Boardwalk

Debbie update: She accepted Christ!!!

Pray for Travis who is agnostic and raised in church. Pray that conversation will take root in his heart.
Derek party of 4 at Hampton Inn on Black Pearl
Justin party of 6 at Sandpiper on G-Thang
Chase party of 4 at Quality Inn on Gracehound
Jessie at Tiki Bar on Ricky Bobby
Tim at Raccoon Campground on Ricky Bobby
Marissa party of 4 at the Summit
George party of 6 at Moondrifter on Fish'n'Chips
Brain & Liz at Days Inn on Gracehound
Chris party of 5 at Beach Break on Wild Donkey
Drew party of 6 at Sunspree on Wild Donkey
Nick at Sandpiper on Rambo
Matt at Sandpiper on the Aroma
Chris party of 3 at Holiday Inn
Joanne party of 2 at Holiday Inn
Ally party of 6 at Gulfedge Condos on Gracehound
Megan party of 3 at the Summit
Melissa party of 2 at Holiday Inn Sunspree
Michelle party of 3 at the Summit on Gracehound
Pray for Brittney. She is struggling with her boyfriend over lust. Pray that God will reveal to her what she needs to do.

A Beach Reacher is having a meal with Brad and Elliott. Pray that the conversation with be filled with Christ.

Pray for the situation at Taco Bell and Days Inn. There are tons of fire trucks and ambulances around.

Beach Reacher Leslie on Beige Bling is having a good conversation with Carrie and Connie. Pray that they will find a church back home.

Here is proof that God is still on the throne and using us to work in the lives of other:
Beach Reacher Brandon was talking to Thomas who rededicated his life to Christ!
Matt party of 2 at Super 8 on Fish'n'Chips
Steven party of 2 at Holiday Inn on Fish'n'Chip
Theo party of 4 at Sharky's
Luke at the Boardwalk on Ricky Bobby
Lisa party of 7 at Moondrifters on Ricky Bobby
Rachella party of 3 at Beachcomber
Austin party of 3 at Harpoon Harry's on Beige Bling
Joe at Latitudes on Beige Bling

Pray for some girls who were just dropped off by Ricky Bobby. They are having some boyfriend problems are are emotionally hurt. Just pray for their hearts.

Pray for Jason's health. He is on Wild Donkey, really drunk and throwing up (might have alcohol poisoning).

Pray for the conversation on Wild Donkey with Nick.
Chris party of 4 at Nautical Watch Condos on Black Pearl
Andrew party of 4 at Paradise Found on Fish'n'Chips
Zach party of 4 at Legacy on Fish'n'Chips
Leah party of 3 at Plaza Hotel on Propitiation Station
Jeff party of 3 at Holiday Inn on Propitiation Station
Brooke party of 8 at Holiday Inn
Michelle party of 3 at the Summit on Gracehound
Chase party of 4 at Quality Inn on Who Dey
Kane party of 5 at Harpoon Harry's on Who Dey
Katie party of 2 at the Summit on the Aroma
Travis party of 8 at Holiday Inn
John at Legacy
Mimi party of 2 at Grandview on Gracehound
Ricky party of 4 at Comfort Suites
Travis party of 5 at Chateau on Wild Donkey
Angelo at Campers Inn on Wild Donkey
Drew at the Boardwalk on Wild Donkey
Omar party of 4 Harpoon Harry's
Continue to pray for Jared. He is very knowledgeable about the Bible, however, he does not have a personal relationship with Christ. Pray that God will open his eyes and show him his need for salvation.

We often times get so caught up in prayers of needs that we forget to praise Him for He has done.
So, take the time to praise God for what He has already done in our lives and in the lives of others this week.

Then, take the time to pray for what God is yet to do with the incoming Beach Reachers in the following weeks.
Pray for everyone safety as they travel home tomorrow.

Thank God for the opportunities we had this week to ministry for Him.

Thank God for faithful servants like Lori, Tim, Trae, and Mark, who help made of all this week possible for us.

Thank God for the soul that were saved this week.

Thank Georgia Diaster Relief Team and all their hard work that they put into these ministries.

Thank God for the people at Rock'It Lanes who allowed us to do our pancake breakfast there.

Pray for the safey of the people on the Strip.
Pray that Chris, Lauren, and Mike would get back on one of the vans and continue their good conversation.

Joe party of 2 at Club LaVela on Gracehound
Ben party of 2 at Casa Loma on Ricky Bobby
Jerry party of 2 at Hammerhead Fred's
Paul party of 4 at Days Inn
Jessica party of 5 at cabins on Ricky Bobby
Josh party of 4 at Coyote Ugly on Ricky Bobby
Elena party of 6 at Sunspree
Steve at Holiday Inn
Jason at Walmart on Who Dey
Mike party of 2 at the Summit on Who Dey
Charles at Subway
Carl party of 4 at Sandpiper
Jared party of 6 at Sunspree on Wild Donkey
Maggie party of 4 at Paradise Founds on Wild Donkey
Beach Reacher Aaron is talking with Corbin. Pray that he will realize his need for Christ and make a change.

Pray for a girl who just got off of Who Dey. She thinks God hates her. Pray that she will realize His wonderful love for her.

Pray for Debbie. She believes everything about God but not in her heart. Pray that God will reveal himself to her and that she will get saved.

Brian party of 2 at Moondrifter
Andrea party of 2 at Holiday Inn Sunspree
Jeff party of 5 at Days Inn
Rudy at Waffle House on Wild Donkey
Brain party of 2 at Legacy on the Aroma
Colin party of 2 at Waffle House on the Aroma
Josh party of 3 at Water Crest on G-Thang
Leslie party of 5 at Hammerhead Fred's
Chris party of 2 at Holiday Inn on Who Dey
Eric party of 3 at Holiday Inn on Gracehound
Michael at Chateau on Gracehound
Cracked Pots and Stone Rollers are on their way home. Pray for their safey.

Jim at Comfort Inn on Ricky Bobby
Casey at Days Inn on Ricky Bobby
Carl party of 2 at Legacy on Rambo
Marco party of 7 at Club LaVela on Who Dey
Peter party of 5 at Holiday Inn on Ricky Bobby
Nicole party of 2 at Nautical Beach Condo on Wild Donkey
Sally party of 3 at Harpoon Harry's on Propitiation Station
Kelly party of 3 at Harpoon Harry's on Propitiation Station
Brittany party of 6 at Harpoon Harry's on Black Pearl
Hazel at Casa Loma on Fish'n'Chips
Jamie party of 4 at Days Inn on Fish'n'Chips
MIck party of 5 at Chateau
MIranda at the Boardwalk
Lauren party of 12 at Hammerhead Fred's on Black Pearl
Sarah party of 10 at Harpoon Harry's on Fish'n'Chips
Eric party of 3 at Coyote Ugly
Peter party of 3 at Club LaVela
Ryan & Ashley party of 7 at Club LaVela
Will party of 5 at Legacy on Propitiation Station
Aaron party of 2 at Harpoon Harry's on Propitiation Station
Carl party of 4 at Sandpiper on Rambo
Koran at Sharky's on Rambo
Eric & Joe party of 15 at Sweet Dreams on Gracehound
Nick at Chateau on Gracehound
Jeanine party of 4 at Harpoon Harry's on Who Dey
Christo at the Summit on Fish'n'Chips
Savannah party of 8 at Tiki Bar on the Aroma
Ernie party of 4 at Rock'It Lanes on the Aroma
Rich party of 2 at Sunspree on Who Dey
Beach Reacher Will is sharing the Gospel with his friend, Morgan, at the Sandpiper. Pray that God will stir her heart and that she will accept the Lord as her personal Savior.

Spring Breaker Jason is tried of clubbing and now wants to ride around in the vans with the Beach Reacher and talk to them. Pray that God will use our fellow Beach Reachers to encourage and witness to Jason.

Pray for Brian. He currently goes to 3 different churches but has no interest in them. Pray that he will pay more attention whne he is at church.

The riders on Wild Donkey got mad when the Beach Reachers started talking about Jesus and left the van. Pray that God will convict their hearts to the point that they get no rest tonight.

Our Street Team was talking to 4 guys from ETSU at Coyote Ugly. Pray that the seeds that were planted will grow in their hearts.
Special Prayer Request:

Continue to pray for our fellow Beach Reachers out on the Strip tonight. Some of them are ill and have a lost of energy. Pray that God will uplift them and comfort them.
Pray for Lisa. He has been rebelling Christ for a while now. Pray that God will convict his heart and bring him closer to him.

Pray for CJ that God will work in his heart and open his eyes.

Pray for Chris that he can apply God's truth that he knows to his own heart and life.

Pray for Jared. He is very knowledgeable about the Bible and asking a lot of moral questions. Pray for the conversation to continue and directed towards Christ.

Pray for Adam and Jason that they will come to know the Lord Jesus as their personal Savior.

Pray for Kyle. Kyle was baptized today. Pray that he will stay strong in his decision here and at school.

Pray for Nicole. She just passed out . Pray that she will get back safely to her room.
Shawn party of 4 at Harpoon Harry's on Beige Bling
Richard party of 6 at Longbeach Resort on Black Pearl
John party of 3 at Spinnakers on Black Pearl
Jeff party of 3 at Days Inn on the Aroma
Kelly party of 9 at Harpoon Harry's on Beige Bling

Beach Reacher Andrew had a good conversation with Spring Breaker Seth in front of Harpoon Harry's. Pray that Seth will understand and process what Andrew had to say.

Pray for Ronin and Francesca. They both claim that they know the Lord, however, their actions are not lining up with that. Pray that God will convict their hearts and show them what they are doing wrong.

PRAISE--Beach Reacher Chris from the Street Team talked to Wesley...who accepted Christ as his Savior. PRAISE THE LORD!!!

Pray for Casey. She is having a rough time here. Pray that God will show her peace and that she will have a safe trip home.

Pray for Kyle. He has been searching for God. Pray that God will reveal his light to him and that he will accept God's precious gift of salvation.
Austin, party of 3, at Spinakers on the Black Pearl.
Jessica, party of 7, at Harpoon Harry's on G-Thang.
Joe, party of 3, at Days Inn on the Black Pearl.
Bob, party of 1, at Bikini Beach on the Propitiation Station.

Out on the streets...
Theo and Wayne are at Taco Bell with a team. Pray that they will see their need for Christ.
Charles, party of 8-9, at Harpoon Harry's on the Wild Donkey.
Trystal, party of 2, at La Vela on the Ricky Bobby.
Jim, party of 1, at the Sandpiper on the Ricky Bobby.
Nick, party of 5, at the Quality Inn on the Ricky Bobby.
Brian, party of 1, at the Holiday Inn on the Vida Van.
Sandilow, party of 2, at the Casa Loma on the Vida Van.
Nick, party of 1, at the Holiday Inn on Vida Van.
Eric, party of 6, at the Sandpiper on the Black Pearl.
Joe, party of 4, at Harpoon Harry's on the Propitiation Station.
Andy, party of 6, at La Vela on the Propitiation Station.
Ricky, party of 8, at Harpoon Harry's on Vida Van.
Matt, party of 2, at the Chatteau on Gracehound.
Jason, party of 2, at the Boardwalk on Rambo.
Robby, party of 1, at the Days Inn on Rambo.
Ryan, party of 5, at the Holiday Inn on Yo.
Cara, party of 3, at Casa Loma on Yo.
AJ, party of 2, at the Chatteau on Gracehound.
Marissa, party of 2, staying on the van to ride for a while...pray for fruitful conversation!
On the van Cool Runnings, pray that Michael's mom will be healed of liver disease and that Michael would find God.
Alvin, a Beach Reacher, called expressing discouragement and frustration among many of the Beach Reachers, pray that God would give us joy in His work.
Pray that van drivers will be alert and awake.
WhoDey's driver, Keith isn't feeling well. Pray that God would heal him.

Melissa party of 6 going to The Summit on Yo.
Lenore party of 3 going to LaVela on Ricky Bobby.
Carrie party of 5 going to the Chatteau on Fish & Chips
Mike party of 2 going to the Holiday Inn on Fish & Chips
Aly & Andy party of 3 going to LaVela on Ricky Bobby
Andrew party of 4 going to Tiki Bar on Cool Runnings
Anthony party of 6 going to Best Value Inn on Who Dey
Koran party of 1 going to Sharkys on Who Dey
Alex party of 1 going to Boardwalk on Black Pearl
James going to Holiday Inn Sunspree on Vida Van
Ron party of 5 going to Rockit Lanes on Vida Van
Rob going to Chateau on Gracehound
In the Aroma van...
Drew understands that he must surrender his life, but he is reluctant to do so. Please pray that he'll be prompted to act on his urgency tonight!
Dave wouldn't open up to the Beach Reach team. Pray that God will put more believers in his path.
Megan thinks that she's a Christian because of her upbringing, but is definately not walking with the Lord. Pray that her eyes will be opened to the state of her own heart.
Chris, Rachel, and Paige are all without Christ. Pray for heart change!

On Cool Runnings...
Michael's mom has a liver disease and has asked for prayer, even though he isn't a believer. Pray for his salvation.

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Chris, party of 2, at Comfort Suites on the Aroma.
Marissa, party of 6-7, at Harpoon Harry's on the Wild Donkey.
Jeff, party of 2, at St. Andrew's State Park on the Rambo.
Dawn, party of 1, has no particular destination...pray that she'll have an awakening conversation with the team on G-Thang.
Megan, party of 1, at the Summit on G-Thang.
Mark, party of 7, at Harpoon Harry's on G-Thang.
PRAISE!!! Sarah accepted Christ! Please pray that she'll get connected to a body of believers at home & that the Lord will now use her to share with her family. Her brother is struggling with a severe drug addiction, and her mother is battling cancer.
Pray for a guy who was open to a conversation on religion. Pray for his family.

Pray that Greg would surrender his life to the Lord.

Pray that Sarah would give up everything to God.

Ashley wants to be a true Christian pray that she would be able to let go of those things holding her back.

Kristen wants to know more about being a Christian. Pray that Beach Reachers could be a good example to her.

Pray for John who is questioning some difficult things from the Bible. Pray for the Beach Reachers to be able to answer these questions. Pray that God would soften his heart so that he can rely on faith.