Dorthe Raymond

 Trish C.

We got a "GO" from my sister Lynn to donate a kedney to son-in-law Jeff for October 16th.  They have done many tests over the past two months.  A test would come back negatively and when re-tested they would be OK.  This happened on a number of different tests.  The ups and downs were very hard for their family but GOD IS FAITHFUL!  Pease continue to keep Lynn, Jeff and Family in your prayers.  I am grateful to God and for your prayers!

 Phyllis R.

Two months ago I went to the doctor concerned about some symptoms.  I had a biopsy and received a good report this last week.  After many praying, all tests were benign.  I thank you for your prayers!

 Silvia M.

In our previous 3 day fast & prayer meeting we prayed for my younger brother to get a job.  He is married and his wife has a baby on the way.  He was laid off suddenly without notice.  We prayed and this past week received a phone call from him.  He got a job making almost twice as much money.  He applied for many positions but doesn't remember applying for this one.  PRAISE GOD!!!!!

Lisa O.

My husband has been putting out job applications.  On Sunday Pastor Bob prayed a blessing over the congregation, especialy for financial blessings. We accepted it as assurance of His provision for us.  That week he got his job and started work right away.  God is good!

 Belen S.

My mother was diagnosed with Liver Cancer, (Two golf ball size tumors).  We requested prayer from the church for God's intervention.  The Dr.  wanted to know what happened because the tumors are now the size of peanuts.  We told him that it was because we are members of a Spirit filled church who believes in prayer.  Praise God!                 

Margaret K.

Thank you to each one of you for your faithful prayers for my friend, Carla. We have a huge victory to share.  Carla has 100% donor bone marrow cells and there is no cancer (Lymphocyte Leukemia cells) in her body.  God gets the glory for a wonderful miracle.

My heart is overflowing with rejoicing at the marvelous wonders of our God and how He uses the faithful to accomplish His purposes.

Lacey A.

We prayed for healing of my sister's unborn baby who was having complications due to RH incompatability with the mothers blood. They had undergone treatment but it had not worked.  A week after we prayed my sister called to say every thing was now ok.

Barbara

Dear Friends in Christ at CLA Church,

I want to share with you the healing that has taken place in my life, because YOU were a really big part of the outcome.

I was in a car wreck on September 2nd, 2004. Three cars piled into the back of me when I was stopped at a light on my way to work one day. In that instant, my life was changed. My body suffered whiplash, a bulged disk at C-6 and C-7, and, post traumatic stress. For five months, it was all I could do just to go to work. I had headaches so bad, the minute I got home at night, I laid down on the couch with my new best friend -- an icepack. I'd go to work, then hit the couch. All outside activities stopped. I quit hanging out with friends, didn't go to choir practice at my church, I just isolated myself in order to survive.

Honestly, I was frightened that I would not be able to work. I've always worked and need a job to make it in this world. I just thought if I didn't get well, I wasn't sure I could take care of myself. These were the negative thoughts that I was entertaining in my head. What If? And that question most often seemed to have a negative answer. The enemy was having his way with me - in spades!

Medically, there were lots of chiropractor appointments, and appointments with a neurologist, an extremity specialist (I suffered tremendous pain in my right arm -- the one I make my living as an administrative assistant). Tests such as an MRI, at CT scan, and appointments for physical therapy, were all among the new path I was walking. I ultimately have had over 150 doctor appointments.

After the headaches went away (5 months), I just couldn't get up off that couch. Unknown to me at the time, it was clinical depression I was suffering from. The doctors weren't able to figure it out, and really weren't helping me much. The whole thing was frustrating me beyond my coping skills. Eventually, my preferred care physician diagnosed my condition and prescribed Cymbalta, an anti-depressant for pain-induced depression.

This is where you come in! I was visiting your church with my daughter, Nicci, and an offer was extended to the congregation to come to the altar for healing. Sister Ruth Ann and Nicci laid hands on me, and other saints among you, and prayed for my healing. It was a heart-felt moment for me to feel God's Love through all of you, and my needs being laid at His feet. When I returned to Tulsa, I asked my women's Sunday School to lay hands on me and pray for me, which they also did. That was in November of 2005.

Today is Palm Sunday. I just wanted to tell you that God has healed me of my depression. I finished the anti-depressants a month ago. No more headaches. My arm is working very well, the trembling I had in my hand is gone. My heart is full of joy. I don't lay on the couch anymore. I've got my life back -- only a better life. Because I can tell you He is the reason I'm well and restored. You were the vessel. Thank you so much.

For those of you suffering with this terrible condition, just know it is possible to be healed from it. There is hope! Depression is a dark, debilitating place. It felt like an elephant had his foot on me and I could physically not move. The slightest event was just too much to deal with. I didn't care about too much.

But now, the sun is out, it is a beautiful day, and God's healing is mine. It was not instantaneous, but it was in the manner He does most things for me -- when I was ready to receive it.

Thank you for your beautiful spirit as a church, and your outreach to those among you who are hurting, sick and needing a doctor -- the ultimate healer -- our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He binds up our wounds, and makes us whole, so that we can spread His Good News to others.

This experience has just strengthened my witness, and has given me yet another understanding of someone else's journey where I can step in for Jesus and give them His Love and His Encouragement and His Hope for their lives.

About 20 years ago, Jesus revealed to me my purpose for this life. Here is the scripture he gave to me:

Matthew 5:14 Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in Heaven.

Thank you, CLA, for helping God turn my light back on!

Crystal O.

Our Daughter has had severe eczema on most of her body all of her life. (The itching has been so bad at times that her scratching caused her to bleed.) She was prayed for on Sunday not to doubt Gods Healing Power. In class on Monday she noticed that she wasn't itching.  When she went to the bathroom to look she realized she was completely healed.  Praise God for His Faithfulness.

Christina S.

I have been praying that God would send me the perfect job. I have just been offered that job.

Darlene P.

Two Sundays ago the Worship Team called for prayer for people who needed a job. Brian and I prayed together and I thanked Him for the job that I would get on Monday. Monday morning I got a job.

Josh K.

I quit my job and took a 3 mo. assignment so that I could help with the youth group. The assignment has now been extended indefinitely.

Rosemary C

I want to thank God for all the kindnesses Bill and I have been shown by CLA throughout his illness. I want to give a special plug for our Care Group who cared for and showed us the love we needed. How can anyone go through a crisis without a connection with fellow Christians?

Red H.

After prayer last week the healing started immediately in my knee and left foot.

Robert

All the cancer that was found is now gone. No lymph node invovement (apparent). No chemo or radiation treatment is required. thank you all for your prayers, well wishes and words of encouragement. Gold bless you all.

Jim and Frances

Our daughter Karen had a lump in her thyroid. It shrunk after one week of medication. The surgeon was going to do surgery, suspecting cancer. They were also going to do knee surgery. The Lord has strengthened her knees.

Nancy

Praise God for my new job! The man raised the original offering salary from $12/hr to $14/hr and called me back after I had first refused it! God blessed me!

Frances

Praise God for healing my left shoulder. I had been in severe pain for three nights. I used pain patches, pills and salve to no avail. I went to the altar this morning to receive God's living water and someone laid their hand on my shoulder and I could feel heat in that area. I tested the Lord by raising that arm and no more pain! Praise Him, Praise Him!