Prayer request from Anne, the lady that led me (Dean) to Christ in 1972:
Dear Friends and Family,

Last night, after a pleasant time at the home of Phyllis and Derrick Fuller, I went over to visit the Davis family. I was in shock to see the suffering Willie Davis (former pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Ossining and current Director of Hilkiah Family Ministries) is experiencing. In a procedure to take blood from his right arm at the hospital, the needle punctured both sides of his vein, and then caused damage to a surrounding muscle and nerve. Willie currently has no use of his right hand, which is quite swollen, shakes uncontrollably and, at times, causes him excruciating pain. Because of the pain he has been unable to get adequate sleep. He continues to trust in the Lord. As I prayed with the family last night, Willie's words were, "Whatever is Your will, Lord."

Please pray for release from the pain, that he might get much needed rest and sleep. Pray for healing and strength for him in the battle with myeloma and kidney problems as well as his hand. Please pray for wisdom and skill for the medical people who deal with him as they decide how to treat the problem (acupuncture is being considered). Please pray for his wife, Brenda, who carries a very heavy load, balancing family (which includes an aging mother), her job, loss of income, the need to find another place to live, and the anguish she must feel as she sees her beloved in such needless pain. This dear family has suffered so much.

If you would like to express your love and concern to him and the family, their address is:

Pastor Willie and Mrs. Brenda Davis
14 Cruger Station Road
Croton, NY 10521
(914) 736-0479
HilkiahFM@Juno.com

As I saw the damage one misplaced (or probing) needle can do, and the suffering he is experiencing because of one person's actions, the image and the magnitude of our Lord's suffering becomes very real. What Wondrous Love indeed!

Thanking you in advance for your prayers. Wishing you a blessed Passover and Resurrection Day.

Love in Him,
Anne