Fervent request for Middle East situation from an Acquaintance | February 26, 2015

Dear praying friends,

Dr. Richard has been burdened by the terrible events unfolding in the Middle East and wishes to ask all of us to pray urgently and fervently. This morning he received an urgent circular with horrific pictures from an acquaintance requesting worldwide prayer.

“This is so unbearable to behold, but we are not called to describe or analyze the incident, but to be moved with urgency to PRAY:

that God will give Christians the strength to endure and be at peace amidst this evil.

that their faith and love for the Lord will only increase, so that they will testify to the glory of the Lord.

for their miraculous deliverance, in accordance to God's will.

for a miraculous intervention in the lives of the persecutors, that they will be transformed to be powerful evangelists for the Lord, just like Saul was transformed to Paul.”

We are not aware of any GPA pastors being directly affected, although many minister in tragic situations in that region and elsewhere. Pray for U.S. visas for fine, selected pastors who are to attend the Dallas GPA 2015 and are being denied because of the world situation. These realities are part of why Dr. Richard presses on to connect, unite and equip large numbers of pastors around the world. Over recent weeks he been able to make valuable connections and spend quality time on the GProCongress program. Thank you for praying, and please continue to lift Congress program and mobilization efforts to the Lord.

Also, GPA Nicaragua is set to begin next week. Pray for the Lord’s protection and for delegates to be specially connected, united and strengthened.

Received: April 29, 2021

Dr. Richard at Moody Bible Institute Founder’s Week and more 2015 Dallas GPA News | February 6, 2015

Dear praying friends,

Despite being from, as he says, a “sun-people,” Dr. Richard is in wintry Chicago to speak at Moody Founder’s Week and be interviewed live on Moody Radio today. To watch Dr. Richard’s session click here and to hear him on Moody Radio click here. Please pray that his talk and the interview will be encouraging, challenging, and above all, promote the Lord Jesus Christ.

Nine of the 26 2015 Dallas GPA candidates now have their visas, but we have also learned that a second pastor, who went early this week, was denied. Continue to intercede for the candidates as they go through this process. Two more visa appointments are scheduled for next week.

Thank you for remembering Dr. Richard’s family, the RREACH Board, the RREACH staff and the GProCongress team, too.

Received: April 29, 2021

GPA candidates need visas; a full Friday coming for Dr. Richard | January 27, 2015

Dear praying friends,

Yesterday, Pastor A from Albania was approved for a visa to come to the 2015 Dallas GPA! Seven of our 21 accepted candidates now have visas. Those with upcoming visa appointments include: Pastor N (East Asia) – Jan. 29; Pastor N (West Asia) – Feb. 3; and Pastor A (Middle East) – Feb. 10. Pastor A was accepted to the Dallas GPA last year, but delays in getting official documents prevented him from coming. Please pray the Lord’s favor on each pastor for visa approval and for raising his half of the GPA airfare.

The Lord willing, a key GProCongress team member who was unable to attend last week’s meetings will fly in to meet with Dr. Richard and with the RREACH Board this Friday. We are asking the Lord’s clear direction for these meetings, as well as for the provision of a Congress program manager and timely funding. Dr. Richard is also scheduled to speak at the DTS Chapel on Friday (Jan. 30).

On behalf of Dr. Richard, we thank you for remembering these needs and offering thanksgiving to our Lord Jesus Christ.

Received: April 29, 2021