When we do the offering readings, I like the one where it says checks in the mail and finding money.  This happened in the last year and a half.  We had some stuff to do at the hospital and we paid a bill and when ever Bernie goes to the mailbox, I always ask her if we got any checks today.  She came in one day with an envelope.  I opened it and there was a check in it for over a thousand dollars.  If said if you need an explanation to call this number and I thought to myself, “I don’t need an explanation”.  I’m going to cash this cause it has my name on it.

A period of time went on and we went to the dentist and after that we got a check in the mail and it said a courtesy to patient and that refund was $300.  Another day we were walking down the street and I looked down and there was a $100 bill laying in the road.  Then about 3 weeks ago, we got another check in the mail that was a little over $200 and it also said that if you need an explanation to call this number.  I thought again, no, I don’t need an explanation.  Then 2 weeks ago we got another check for $270 and it said I over paid my bill so this was a refund.  So I was walking down the street again and there was a $5 bill just laying there so I picked that up.  My wife was in the hospital and we got something in the mail that said they declined payment on the procedure that she went through which was $8,500 and it said if you would like to appeal to call them.  I thought O yeah, I will appeal that.  I went to the hospital and the hospital said they already appealed that.  You don’t have to do anything and I still haven’t heard anything about that matter.  Ken F.

Every year the second graders go to Camp Lakota and camp out and have a wonderful time.  Our son Jacob has been talking about this trip since last fall and so was looking forward to it.  They were to leave this past Thursday morning.  On Wednesday afternoon I went to get him at the daycare he goes to after school.  He wasn’t outside and one of the teachers said he was laying down inside because he was sick.  I went and got him and he was burning up with fever.  Such disappointment I felt for him since he was to leave in the morning.  I put him in the car and went and picked up my wife from work.  When she helped him out of the car, she held him close and was praying for him.  I thought as soon as we got him inside, I was going to pray for him too.  By the time we got inside and I put my hand on his head, his fever was already gone.  When he got up in the morning he was absolutely fine and went on his trip and had the greatest time.

Sometime at work, people can really drag you down where you don’t want to be and yesterday I was having one of those days.  On my way back from a delivery I was praying Father, just give me a sprinkle and get me back where I need to be.  Just give me a drink.  I pulled in and coming in at the same time were Matt & Lesa.  She greeted me with “Hello Sunshine” and I looked up and immediately felt a difference in the way I was feeling.  I spent a few minutes talking with them and as they were leaving, Lesa turned and said “don’t forget to make a difference today”.  That really made my day.  Just a word or a touch can make the world of a difference.  Mark S.

 

I am really particular about our check book and balances and right now we have two different insurance companies.  One on our old house and one on our new house.  Last month I got what I thought was a bill so set it aside.  When I was going through the bills, I saw it was not a bill but a check.  I checked all my past records and don’t know why I got this check but I am keeping it.  Cord E.

When I was in high school I broke my elbow.  It healed fine but whenever it is rainy and damp out, my elbow would hurt so bad I could hardly use it.  One day about 5 years ago when I was still working at the hospital, my elbow was really hurting so I decided to take my break.  I went downstairs and was telling a couple christian’s that work in another office how it hurts and I was so tired of hurting.  They took me aside and prayed for me and my elbow hasn’t hurt since.  Joyce S.

This morning I came to church with a heaviness on me.  I was thinking this would be the last day I would sing on the platform here and I spoke with pastor Tim about how my job had me traveling a lot and I could only be here about 50% of the time and it was not fair to him or the worship team or to anybody.  He just totally covered me with love and that it wasn’t a big deal but to me that was huge and I felt this was the first time I experienced such love from a leadership person and that things like this were just so simple.

Also, I have been in the hair designer industry for about 4 years.  I was offered a chance to buy into our salon company where we employ 40 people and are opening a 2nd location.  If I buy into this company the best thing about it is they are a faith based company and are all about growing people and pulling out their calling and their destiny.  I know God opened this opportunity for me.  Julie M.

I had gotten a mammogram and the doctor noticed something unusual on the ultrasound that may or may not be something.  They made an appointment for me to go back in May for another ultra sound. During the time between ultrasounds, fear tried to get in.  I just kept praying and believing the word of God.  When I went back in for the second ultrasound, I was sitting in the changing room waiting to be called for the test.  I was silently asking God to show himself to me when the words “you are the apple of my eye” came to mind.  I had not heard that scripture in a long time and I knew that God had me and all fear left.  I had the ultrasound and the doctor said it was all clear.  God is so good!  Zulena C.

I went to the store in Defiance last week and was at the check out and it was taking longer than usual to get through the check out.  I was in a hurry but I noticed the guy behind kept shifting from one leg to the other leg so I told the clerk just to add his merchandise to mine and I would pay for it.  It was so wonderful to see his expression and gave me such joy in my heart.  He turned around and asked me if he could pray for me.  That was such a cool blessing!  Betty H.

I am an art teacher and I know quite a few artists that I chat with on the internet all over the world.  One day I was asking God if I was making a difference by my sharing of the word on line to the other artists and how can I share your word with more people.  One day I was sharing from Romans 8:22-27 with a gal from Japan and she so appreciated the word.  She said she was so angry and said she couldn’t pray and the word I shared ministered a lot to her.  The word was on how Jesus and the Holy Spirit within us pray and intercede for us all the time.  She went on to say, “I hope you are not angry but I share what you have been sharing with me with a friend of mine.  Actually she said, I sent it to several friends and I interpret it for those who don’t speak English.  I asked her how long it takes her and she says it takes a long time but I do it everyday.  Tom E.

My son was diagnosed with testicular cancer and had to have one testicle removed.  He was always concerned that he might not be able to father a child.  After his marriage, he and his wife were prayed for and she got pregnant and now they have a beautiful baby girl.

At work, I have a christian co-worker and we are given many chances to pray with different coworkers.  Sometimes we get to see healing’s right away and others we don’t but we know God is working and we are so thankful that no matter where we are, Jesus is with us and working through us.  Lisa H.

I am on the Track Team at school and after one of my last races I noticed that my shoes had holes in them and so thought it’s time for some new shoes.  I got an Instagram about a contest to receive new running shoes with spikes and so I entered and won the free running shoes.  Jonathan C.