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Friend's of St. John's May 18^th-24^th

Hi Friends,

We have a lot to pray for this week as a family in the St. John's neighborhood has had a recent crisis:

Maria, a volunteer Promatora for Julie Weeks, has been displaced from her trailer home after it suffered extensive damage from a family emergency. Damages include broken windows, extensive roof damage, structural damage, interior damage, and pepper-spray damage after local law enforcements and the S.W.A.T team were called to the residence. Maria and her children are now at an alternative living facility since the home is unlivable. Additionally, Maria has lost her nanny job that's she's had for two years because of the events.

We are requesting help in the following areas:

• Help with construction/repair of the home. We are looking for people who have experience in this area and/or would be willing to donate supplies and labor. Repairs include structural, roof, and kitchen
• Work for Maria. She is looking for full or part time work as a nanny or childcare provider. Maria is a dynamic Christian woman with a generous heart, sincere faith and love for people, especially children.

*If you or anyone you know would be able to help or provide information in the above areas, please e-mail me, and i'll send it on.

Please pray for Maria and her family in the following ways:

• That Maria would continue to lay her burdens t the feet of Jesus at this time. Maria is a strong believer and has been grateful for Jesus even in the midst of all of this.
• That her children would not hold anger towards Maria or her husband. Pray that they would have father-like relationships placed in their path due to the current absence of their dad.
• That Maria would find work
• That their home would be able to be repaired and be a safe, livable environment again.
• That the body of Christ would continue to work together and seek wisdom of the Holy Spirit for the right steps to take. Maria is a member of Iglesia El Shaddai and we are working together with them to help her during this time.

Please share these requests with others or your small groups. Maria expressed to me that even in the midst of her current pain, she knows that God is with her and has been overwhelmed with gratitude at all the help she's received already.