An Assortment of Ministry

Good evening everyone. In the last 24 hours I've gone from having a stomach virus to feeling much better. Sure glad that's over with.

This coming weekend, I have a very busy schedule. On Saturday, I will be preaching at the South Central West Ladies Spring Rally in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The theme is "Engage! Fight the good fight!" I'm believing the Lord to touch and encourage many women that day. On Sunday morning, I will be ministering at Grace Assembly of God in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Doug Price, one of my friends from my Bible college days at VFCC, pastors this church. On Sunday night, I'll be preaching at First Assembly of God in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania where my friends, Chris and Cheryl Golembiowski have lead this church for many years. Please pray that I will be a blessing to these churches and that the Lord will simply have His way.

It was one year ago this week that my journey through cancer began. God has been so faithful to see me through. There were many lessons learned along that way that I would never have grasped had I not walked this road. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that when you walk with God, no matter where the road goes, as long as He is with you, everything will be okay.

God's blessings to you all. Enjoy today...it is a gift from God.
Gayle

Going to Eastern Maryland

Good evening everyone. I admit...I forgot to write my weekly ministry email earlier. It was a busy day.

This coming Sunday, I will be ministering in two different churches in eastern Maryland. In the morning, I will preach at Catonsville Assembly of God in Baltimore, where my friends since our VFCC Bible college days pastor, Tim and Geri Baldwin. It's always a privilege to minister in their church. In the evening, I will preach at Edgewood Assembly of God in Edgewood, Maryland where Stephen Schuessler serves as pastor. Both of these churches were tremendous blessings to me last year during my battle with breast cancer. I am grateful that these pastors always warmly welcome me to their pulpits. Please pray that as I share my testimony of my journey through cancer that I will return the blessing back to these wonderful congregations.

We've been experiencing the most incredible weather here in Virginia this week. I wrote this on my Facebook page this morning, "Beautiful morning. Beautiful Savior". The weather has been beautiful but Jesus is even morn beautiful and wonderful. I hope each of you find Him to be all that you need in whatever you are presently facing.

Thanks again for standing with me in your prayers.
Gayle

Revival Services and Cherry Blossoms

Hello everyone. I am absolutely loving this warm stretch of weather we have been having. Spring fever is a symptom that I definitely have!

This coming Sunday through Wednesday, I will be ministering in revival meetings at Highway Assembly of God in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Pastor Dick Jackson, his family and church staff have become good friends over the years that I've ministered there. People in their church are praying for these services. They've even set up a special event page on Facebook to promote these services. I expect the Lord to do great things during my time there. When people come expecting, the Lord is always sure to show up! Please join us in prayer that Jesus will simply have His way.

Right now I'm reading in Genesis for my devotions. The creation story in Genesis chapter 1 is incredible. In six days, the Lord created all that we see, the sun, the moon, the stars, the mountains, the oceans, the animals, the birds and the trees. And God saw that it was good. All creation tells of His wonder and majesty. I'm looking forward to seeing some of God's beautiful creation, specifically the cherry blossom trees while I'm in Virginia next week.

Thanks for all you prayers. They really do matter. Blessings to you all!
Gayle

Preaching in Northeast Pennsylvania

Hello everyone. It's a rainy night here and I'm getting ready to watch the women's team from Valley Forge Christian College play in the national tournament. Go Patriots!

This coming Saturday and Sunday, I will be preaching at The Gathering Christian Center in Carbondale, Pennsylvania. Pastor Frank Garcia and his congregation so supported me last year during my battle with breast cancer and I want to go and bless this church with an encouraging word from God. On Saturday, I will minister to the women and on Sunday to the entire church. Please pray that the Lord will touch many hearts.

Job...there's a guy in the Bible who had his share of troubles. Lost his children, lost his wealth, lost his health. Yet he kept his faith in the Lord. Job said in Job 13:15 "Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him." As Christians, we need to remember that even in the bad times, our hope must still be in Jesus Christ. He really does take care of His own.

Blessings to all of you and thanks for all your prayers.
Gayle

Being With Friends Who Are Life Family

Good evening everyone. It was a good day for me. My oncologist's office gave me a good report. I'm so very thankful to the Lord for being healthy once again.

This coming Friday through Sunday, I will be ministering at a very familiar church, Calvary Assembly of God in Wilmington, Delaware. Their Pastor, Nick Piscitelli, was my senior pastor for the first 11 years that I served as Staff Evangelist at my home church in Scranton. The Piscitelli's are like family to me and I've also come to greatly appreciate the people at Calvary Assembly. Please pray that the Lord will touch lives this weekend. I also ask that you would pray for me physically. This is my first full crusade since being back on the road and I find that preaching takes a great deal out of me.

I've said this many times since my batlle with cancer, but one of my new themes in life is "Everyday is a gift from God". I'm so thankful for the little things in life like laughter, a hug, getting up in the morning and a simple breath of air. So many things are taken for granted and yet God so freely gives these things to us every day. I hope that you will stop and enjoy the simple blessings of life.

You are all a blessing to me and I'm thankful for your support and prayers.
Gayle