Thank you so much for praying for our dear friend who has a very rare autoimmune condition. He has been released from the hospital but still goes back for outpatient dialysis and chemo every three days. He is also on a very high dosage of prednisone. Please pray that his kidney numbers will come down so that he will begin to regain some kidney function and that he will remain strong in body and spirit. Pray for his family to rest in God's comfort and peace. 

• We have had a lovely few days of enjoying a slower pace! Attached are a few photos of the gift delivery to the kids in TorBellaMonica. Thank you for praying for this outreach. The kids were so sweet and enjoyed interacting with us. Please keep praying for these kids and their families to know Jesus personally. 

• Several from church are sick-'tis the season. Please pray for those who are down with fevers, colds, and all the rest to be healing up.

• Pray for Antonio's brother GianFranco who was in an accident before Christmas and has been in a coma. He was beginning to respond to treatment, so please pray that he will continue to move forward in the right direction.

• Pray for the youth winter camp happening next week. Pray for protection over those traveling, for protection from sickness, for the time together and in the word would encourage the kids in their walks with the Lord. Pray for those teaching and those in leadership to be encouraged as they encourage others. Pray for the Holy Spirit to pour out upon them all.

• Pray for Rosa who is from Albania. She has a disability that requires her to use an electric cart. A few weeks ago, she was hit by a car and her cart was destroyed. Please pray that she would get her cart replaced quickly.