Sunday 11/22 Update - Fr. Nigel

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Prayer vigil for Fr. Nigel and Lynn: During the 48 hours of next Friday and Saturday (the two days after Thanksgiving Day, November 27 and 28 ) I would like each of us to commit to a half-hour of concentrated prayer and thanksgiving for Fr. Nigel and Lynn. Choose any half-hour of the day or night.
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Date: Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:19 a.m.
From: Elizabeth Strickland
Subject: Update on Fr. Nigel
Sunday 11/22/09
Fr. Nigel Mumford continues in critical condition but he remains stable and he is improving every day. As an example, he was able to reach up and scratch his nose by himself with no help from Lynn. His muscles are gaining strength a little more each day, so our Lord is hearing your prayers. Even though he is still on the ventilator, his air pressure is being reduced as his lungs continue to strengthen. As that happens he is able to start to make vocal sounds. He has been able to say a couple of words, the first ones being “I love you” to Lynn – how appropriate! Each day contains new challenges and new accomplishments. Thank you Lord for your healing touch and that you are ever present.

Your prayers are having such an impact. Please keep them coming. As Fr. Nigel is able to understand more and more, he has been emotionally and spiritually overwhelmed by the knowledge of the extent of your prayers. Let us pray for:
* Healing of his lungs so that the ventilator can be removed
* Strengthening of his muscles so that he can regain his mobility
* Peace for Fr. Nigel as he re-enters His kingdom here on earth
* Peace for Lynn and the entire Mumford family
PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING to our Father who always hears our prayers, for Jesus who is always at our side, and for the presence and work of the Holy Spirit.

Sunday: 118; Isaiah 19:19-25; Romans 15:5-13; Luke 19:11-27
Monday: 106:1-18; Joel 3:1-2,9-17; 1 Peter 1:1-12; Matthew 19:1-12

Notes from the Front Line

Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009
From: Noel Dawes
Subject: Update on Fr. Nigel Mumford
Dear Sandra, Lynn and Nigel,
This is MOST encouraging news! Praise God!
With Jesus' love and blessings, Noel
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From: Canon Andrew P B White
Date: Sat, Nov 21, 2009
Subject: Re: Update on Fr. Nigel Mumford and Linda Dunlap as at Sat 21 Nov 09
Dear Noel,
Thank you so much for this good news. Our people here in Baghdad are taking this very seriously and are having three prayer meetings a week for Nigel. Today in church they were all asking about Nigel. One lady came up to me and assured me he would be alright. She said "Our prayers always work".
Blessings from Baghdad, Andrew
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Dear Prayer Warriors,
Nigel's health continues to improve daily, little step by little step. It is clear he will have to have a great deal of physical therapy to get his muscles, joints and sinews working as well and as strongly as before. Communication continues to be frustrating for him, but there have been tiny steps forward with that too - mainly non-verbal methods of communication. It has been suggested that a prayer vigil for Nigel and Lynn should take place next weekend, Friday and Saturday (November 27 and 28 ), so, during that 48 hours can you prayerfully consider committing to a half-hour of *concentrated prayer and thanksgiving*. Include Nigel's administrative secretary, Sandra, in your prayers too as she has been the main person keeping Lynn going these past few weeks. And don't forget Nigel's step daughter, Meagan. Choose any half-hour of the day or night.
Pray for the next Welcome Home Initiative Retreat. We had a prayer, planning and discussion meeting about it last Tuesday and decided to shift the dates to 25-27 Jan 10 from 11-14 Jan 10. The Lord made the decision very clear. We rejoice that we already have our first two guests registered and we pray that Father Nigel will be well and strong enough to make at least one brief appearance at it - hopefully more than this - no expectations, only lots of hope - our expectation is that we will see the Lord continuing to work in him and through him most powerfully! With Jesus' love and blessings, Noel

Albany Intercessor