"The car didn't stop (at the sign), however, and it hit me. I struck the fender and rolled off toward the curb. I got up, but felt a bit dazed. It seemed I was dreaming, but then I realized I got hit by the car.

"The lady (who was driving) got out to see if I was okay. I told her I was fine, but she followed me for about half a block and asked me again (to make sure I was okay). I told her again that I was fine, then she left. I am very thankful that I wasn't hurt or injured at all. There were no bruises anywhere to be found on me. I (truly) thank God for protecting me.

"Upon returning, we could see several police cars parked near the end of our street.  Many more police cars were speeding from several directions; (and even a police helicopter was flying overhead, indicating a serious incident).

"As we walked closer to our corner, our neighbor stopped us and said there was a shooting; (she advised us not to go that way).  She then realized we were carrying pizza boxes, so she walked with us (and told us not to look at the crime scene).  She made sure we went directly to our house and inside.

"I had prayed for our protection, as I was deciding whether to take the four girls with me, because it was dark [around 9:15 pm], and they are quite young. And I prayed again for our protection (as we walked up the hill away from our street). Thanks to the Lord, we were protected from any involvement whatever (as the shooting happened during the time we were picking up the food).

 "I recently gave $20 dollars to the poor, and I also helped some people repair a few things. Each time, I claimed my promised blessing. All glory to God, I was blessed with a nice increase in my wages."

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(A miraculous work of healing): "One day I had a slight headache, but didn’t think much of it, and blamed it on a ‘lack of sleep’ (from the previous night). The day continued and so did the headache. When I got home (I had been out all day), I tried to rest but the pain just got worse. I gave up trying to sleep and the headache continued to get worse.

"[Thanks to the Lord] I slept well that night, but when I awoke I still had pains. I wanted to go back to bed and skip the morning service, but by then I realized that the headache was from the devil (not lack of sleep), so I prayed, and got ready for attending church (as I normally would have). The devil continued to hold on (even through the service), and I was still oppressed when it was time for the afternoon meeting. Satan suggested that I stay home and saying ‘You acted out your faith this morning and you weren’t delivered, why try again?’ I got ready [anyway] and went to church (even though the devil continued to oppress). By the end of the service there was very little improvement.

"I went out for dinner that evening (as planned) even though the devil was still fighting. As the evening progressed, I would get some relief and the pain would return. The pain brought me to tears and I asked another member to pray with me. This member prayed aloud, and when they had finished (and I lifted my head), all of the pain was instantly gone! PRAISE GOD!

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"In the past few months, my family and I have been through some rough times. The devil can paint some dark pictures (when oppressed physically, mentally, and spiritually).

"Thanks to the Lord, (as we have come through and to the end of all this), we have realized that many things needed to be corrected or made right. For one, I know that I have not been content with what God has already given me (or where He has placed me).

"I know that I have resented many things and people in my life, and even though I have repented of the resentment (many times and have asked the Lord’s forgiveness), Satan constantly came back with resentment (although I tried hard not to). Now I realize that I can only do things with help from the Holy Spirit.

"I know that I have coveted what others have, (and I envied them). I have asked forgiveness for this. I know that God is merciful [and faithful to forgive].

"I realize that the first step is to admit there is a problem, and then God will take care of the rest (as I place that request in His hands to stay).

"I now pray for the Holy Spirit to live in my heart (and every one of my family). I thank and praise the Lord for everything He has already done for us, and I appreciate everyone’s prayers."

(In Christian love)

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About a month later, I was going out and I thought, I should just stop and get another set of keys made. But I didn't because I knew in my heart that God wasn't going to let me down. The next day, my younger brother came up to me and said, "Close your eyes and hold out your hand." He placed the keys in my hand. He had found them down inside the sofa. Praise the Lord!

They rested that night and have been able to get around quite normally since. The family (and all concerned), give God all the glory and praise for the child’s protection from a much more serious accident, and they are all agreeing for a quick recovery from the cuts, abrasions, and sprained wrist.

#1 While helping a loved one relocate, they walked passed a live and exposed electrical wire (several times) right outside the home on a patio area. No one was aware that the wire was still connected at the box until this member accidentally stepped on (and bent over) the cable (which caused the wires to touch and spark).

They give God all the glory for protecting them from a serious electrical shock and also protecting the many children who were right there at the time.

#2 One of their children tripped on a stair carpet and fell down a flight of stairs, which resulted in a bruise on their head. The child wouldn’t allow anyone to touch the spot, but other than that, they seemed okay. This is the first time they ever fell like that, so it was unusual, but God protected the child from any serious injury.

#3 This member said that their youngest child received an answer to their prayer several times. During a recent outing, this child said, ‘We have to pray that it doesn’t rain,’ and it didn’t (directly in answer to that prayer and just when they needed it to be clear).

Some people around heard the child say, ‘We have to pray that it won’t rain,’ and thus witnessing that God hears and answers the prayer of a child (when it is offered in faith).

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Our baby managed to get the front door open and to go out onto the front porch (without anyone knowing it). Thank the Lord, we spotted her standing on the porch. We are thankful that the Lord didn't allow her to go down the steps and out into traffic.

God also protected her from choking when she put a small toy in her mouth. The Lord has given us many wonderful days in the weather (during planned activities and spending the day outside at several gatherings). To God be all the praise as He gave us pleasant conditions and kept the rain from our area many times. He is also working with our family in many other ways as well. Praise Him, for He is always there for us!

(Yours in Christ)

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"I would like to ask everyone’s forgiveness for all the things I may have said or done over the years. I have made many mistakes in my life, and I pray that God will have mercy on me, a sinner. [quoting from Luke 18:13]

I have often asked Jesus to forgive me, but then I commit the same sin again. I have given in to temptation from the devil too easily (even though I don’t want to). I am guilty of ‘throwing stones’ and not saying prayers for others. I’ve often thought [or said to someone], ‘I can’t believe they could do that (or be like that).’ Then I find myself doing the very same things (or even worse).

I can’t thank God enough for all the blessings He has given me, as well as His divine protection and good health (which I often take for granted). I know what is the right thing to do, but too often I get my priorities mixed up (which, I know, is not pleasing to God).

With the help of the Holy Spirit, I know (and pray) that I will stay on the narrow road (of faith in Christ) and that I will be a shining light to those around me. ‘Thank You, Jesus, for dying for me and for showing me the right of life. I know that it [I] may not look bad from an outside appearance, but God sees and judges the heart, so I ask Him to give me a clean and pure heart.

‘Thank You, Jesus, my Savior.’ (In Christian love)

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(Just a note to tell of a direct answer to prayer): "We were in need of some articles for the home, and would soon be shopping for these items. Before we had the opportunity to do any looking, however, a member offered these articles to us (after inquiring if there was a ‘need’). This was a direct answer to prayer, as this was no little expense, and even though we had adequate finances, the money saved can well be used in other areas. And the new (offered) articles are above and beyond what we would have purchased. To God be the glory!

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"We would like to thank the Lord for His mercy and kindness shown to us. He protected one of our children from harm (when they accidentally broke a pane of glass in a door). It was revealed right away, why this happened! I had contemplated the purchase of some items in a way that (I had been shown some time ago) would not be the best way to make such a purchase.

I chose to give God the benefit of any doubt in this matter, and yet the devil tempted me to give in and to purchase these items in a questionable way. In doing so it would also provide a night out and some socializing with friends. As soon as I made the decision to do this (although I had second thoughts), the child knocked the glass out of the door. The Lord showed me right then, that I should not turn back to doing things in a way that I had been convicted of previously.

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Dear Members: About two months ago, we found out we had to move because our house had been sold. Immediately Satan filled us with anxious feelings that we had to move, worrying that we wouldn't find a new suitable home to rent in time (and would have to settle for something we really didn't want). After going to the Lord in fervent prayer, we all tried to go about everything as we always had without worrying about what would happen tomorrow.

We began receiving phone calls from fellow members about houses they had seen for rent. Sometimes we would get our hopes high after seeing the home from the outside, but these hopes didn't linger long when we discovered the astronomical prices they wanted for rent, and knew we couldn't afford it.

After again going before the Lord in prayer, we came to realize that God would allow everything to work out, if we just put our trust in Him and Him alone. A week away from the time we had to be out of our house, we looked at a nice-sized house and really liked it. There were a few minor things that needed fixed or replaced, but the owner gladly took care of that for us.

Soon after these changes were made, many members gladly offered their help in doing whatever was needed. We were overwhelmed with the help in cleaning the new house, painting it, and installing new carpet. When moving day came, many members came unexpected to help pack up a few remaining things, and to help move everything into trucks. We were able to move in only about 4 hours. At the new house, members helped put dishes away, reassemble the beds and dressers, and even went as far as to make the beds and put clothing away.

The house is great and accommodates our family wonderfully. The rooms are larger, it has front and back porches, a fenced-in back yard (which was a great blessing since our youngest likes to run around), and even a pool. This could only come from the Lord Himself. We ask that He lead and guide us so that we can live for Him, and let our actions be a witness to the neighbors. We would like to thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts for all their time and effort put towards helping us move.