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Tuesday, May 9, 2017
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Thank you to all who prayed for the February 21st Heartbeat Webinar
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Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Please pray for the following:
1. The family of Paul Borges, killed on Saturday in a motorcycle accident right down the block from our apartment. {See the story below or go to: https://www.facebook.com/dean.gavaris}
2. Tim Redeker, going through cancer treatment. Tim is Jill's dad (scroll down to see prayer for Jill last year)
3. Jackie West, recovering from serious back surgery. Jackie is Gateway's Elizabeth client services director.
4. Paul Drabin, recovering from knee replacement.
5. Barry Greifer, with an advanced brain tumor.
6. Future planning for the Gateway ministry
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1. The family of Paul Borges, killed on Saturday in a motorcycle accident right down the block from our apartment. {See the story below or go to: https://www.facebook.com/dean.gavaris}
2. Tim Redeker, going through cancer treatment. Tim is Jill's dad (scroll down to see prayer for Jill last year)
3. Jackie West, recovering from serious back surgery. Jackie is Gateway's Elizabeth client services director.
4. Paul Drabin, recovering from knee replacement.
5. Barry Greifer, with an advanced brain tumor.
6. Future planning for the Gateway ministry
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Please pray for family of Paul Borges, killed on Saturday in a motorcycle accident right down the block from our apartment. He leaves behind a wife and two small children.
Words of encouragement may be left at:
https://www.facebook.com/maria.dimitrakisborges
See the gofundme site:
https://www.gofundme.com/in-memory-of-paulo-borges
Saturday February 25, 2016: UNION -- No charges have been filed in Saturday's fatal motorcycle crash that killed a 37-year-old township man. Authorities said Paul Borges was fatally injured when his 2014 Yamaha motorcycle collided with a Lincoln MKZ on Chestnut Street near Fairway Drive about 5:45 p.m.
The driver of the car, also of Union, was traveling north on Chestnut Street when he turned left on to Fairway Drive, police said.
Borges was traveling south on Chestnut Street and collided with the car as the Lincoln made the turn, authorities said.
Borges suffered numerous injuries and was taken to Beth Israel Hospital in Newark where he was later pronounced dead, police said. They said investigators do not suspect that drugs and alcohol were a factor in the accident.
Obituary
UNION, NJ - McCracken Funeral Home has posted the following obituary for Union resident Paulo A. Borges, who passed away in an accident on February 25.
Paulo emigrated from Lisbon, Portugal in 1982 and settled in Newark with his family. He moved to Union in 1999 where he met the love of his life, Maria Borges (nee Dimitrakis). They married on May 21, 2006 and have two beautiful girls, Ariana, 10, and Sophia, 16 months, who Paulo adored. Paulo is survived by his parents, Francisco and Isabel.
Paulo is the beloved brother of Dave and Andre Borges, and cherished brother-in-law to Jennifer Borges, and Theonikki and Michael Cocca. Paulo was the devoted uncle to Angelina, Aryanna, Anthony, Georgio and Valentina.
Paulo was a dedicated husband and father, who worked three jobs to support his family, and an avid motorcycle enthusiast with a passion for life.
In Lieu of flowers please make a donation to GoFundMe account set up in Paulo's name to assist with Ariana and Sophia's college fund: https://www.gofundme.com/in-memory-of-paulo-borges
A visitation will take place at McCracken Funeral Home, 1500 Morris Ave., Union on Thursday, March 2 from 4-9pm.
A Funeral Mass will take place at Our Lady of Fatima, 403 Spring St., Elizabeth on Friday, March 3 at 10am. A Vigil will be held on Saturday, March 4, at Chestnut St and Fairway Drive in Union at 5:30pm.
Words of encouragement may be left at:
https://www.facebook.com/maria.dimitrakisborges
See the gofundme site:
https://www.gofundme.com/in-memory-of-paulo-borges
Saturday February 25, 2016: UNION -- No charges have been filed in Saturday's fatal motorcycle crash that killed a 37-year-old township man. Authorities said Paul Borges was fatally injured when his 2014 Yamaha motorcycle collided with a Lincoln MKZ on Chestnut Street near Fairway Drive about 5:45 p.m.
The driver of the car, also of Union, was traveling north on Chestnut Street when he turned left on to Fairway Drive, police said.
Borges was traveling south on Chestnut Street and collided with the car as the Lincoln made the turn, authorities said.
Borges suffered numerous injuries and was taken to Beth Israel Hospital in Newark where he was later pronounced dead, police said. They said investigators do not suspect that drugs and alcohol were a factor in the accident.
Obituary
UNION, NJ - McCracken Funeral Home has posted the following obituary for Union resident Paulo A. Borges, who passed away in an accident on February 25.
Paulo emigrated from Lisbon, Portugal in 1982 and settled in Newark with his family. He moved to Union in 1999 where he met the love of his life, Maria Borges (nee Dimitrakis). They married on May 21, 2006 and have two beautiful girls, Ariana, 10, and Sophia, 16 months, who Paulo adored. Paulo is survived by his parents, Francisco and Isabel.
Paulo is the beloved brother of Dave and Andre Borges, and cherished brother-in-law to Jennifer Borges, and Theonikki and Michael Cocca. Paulo was the devoted uncle to Angelina, Aryanna, Anthony, Georgio and Valentina.
Paulo was a dedicated husband and father, who worked three jobs to support his family, and an avid motorcycle enthusiast with a passion for life.
In Lieu of flowers please make a donation to GoFundMe account set up in Paulo's name to assist with Ariana and Sophia's college fund: https://www.gofundme.com/in-memory-of-paulo-borges
A visitation will take place at McCracken Funeral Home, 1500 Morris Ave., Union on Thursday, March 2 from 4-9pm.
A Funeral Mass will take place at Our Lady of Fatima, 403 Spring St., Elizabeth on Friday, March 3 at 10am. A Vigil will be held on Saturday, March 4, at Chestnut St and Fairway Drive in Union at 5:30pm.
Thursday, June 2, 2016
Please pray for Ron Hutchcraft
https://www.hutchcraft.com/blogs/ron-hutchcrafts-blogs/healing/my-shattered-heart-my-certain-hope
I've done my whole adult life with my Karen, the only woman I've ever needed.
Suddenly, I have to figure out how to do the rest of my life without her.
Sunday night, we sat in the bleachers at our local football stadium and watched our grandson graduate from high school. As valedictorian. Giving a faith-filled valedictory speech.
Monday afternoon, she was gone. Wrapped in a huddle of sobs with our three adult children, I choked out, "It hurts so bad." It really does.
It's been two weeks. But as I walk into our living room, I still instinctively look for her beautiful hair - her "crown of glory" - in her favorite blue chair. I go to make the oatmeal she loved for breakfast. I turn to tell her about a conversation or situation - or to hear her trademark laugh at one of my dumb jokes.
But our four-year-old grandson said it all the first time he ran into our living room and saw her chair empty. He ran back to his mother and said, "Mommy, you were right. She's not here."
No, she's not. And she won't be again.
I've probably shed more tears in the past two weeks than I've shed in the rest of my life.
But I have a story to tell. Actually, it's the Story I've tried to tell folks my whole adult life. But I'm now living its ultimate validation.
Everything I've ever believed, ever taught about my Jesus is true! Everything my death-crushing Savior promised, He delivers. In the darkest, most devastating days of my life!
He said of those who have put their total trust in His death on the cross for their sins, "Because I live, you will live also" (John 14:19). Because Karen's Savior is alive, so is this woman I love.
In God's own words, we have "a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead" (1 Peter 1:3). Not "cross your fingers" hope, but living hope. Hope is a Person. Jesus. Who trampled death as He blasted out of His grave on Easter morning.
The hope that holds my heart together is as sure as our hope that spring will follow a seemingly endless winter. Spring is a sure thing. So is heaven. For those who've pinned all their hopes on the One who died so we could go there. As much as I love Karen, she is now with the One who loves her most. Experiencing His promise that "he who believes in Me will live, even though he dies" (John 11:25).
This amazing Jesus has got my Karen. And He's got me. I can tell. By the peace. It's what He promised in His disciples' darkest hour. "My peace I give you...do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid" (John 14:27).
That peace - along with that certain hope of a forever spring after this cold winter - is a powerful counterbalance on the scale so weighed down by grief.
Through all my darkest hours, my loneliest moments, the peace has never been shaken.
Oh, this Jesus I've talked about, written about, believed in all these years has come closer and become more real to me than ever before. He promised He would be "close to the brokenhearted" (Psalm 34:18). He really is.
This is the biggest storm of my life. The Cat 5 hurricane, the EF-5 tornado. Jesus is my safe room. And He's stronger than the storm.
Or as the Bible says, "We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure" (Hebrews 6:19).
The Anchor holds.
https://www.hutchcraft.com/blogs/ron-hutchcrafts-blogs/healing/my-shattered-heart-my-certain-hope
My Shattered Heart, My Certain Hope
Suddenly, I have to figure out how to do the rest of my life without her.
Sunday night, we sat in the bleachers at our local football stadium and watched our grandson graduate from high school. As valedictorian. Giving a faith-filled valedictory speech.
Monday afternoon, she was gone. Wrapped in a huddle of sobs with our three adult children, I choked out, "It hurts so bad." It really does.
It's been two weeks. But as I walk into our living room, I still instinctively look for her beautiful hair - her "crown of glory" - in her favorite blue chair. I go to make the oatmeal she loved for breakfast. I turn to tell her about a conversation or situation - or to hear her trademark laugh at one of my dumb jokes.
But our four-year-old grandson said it all the first time he ran into our living room and saw her chair empty. He ran back to his mother and said, "Mommy, you were right. She's not here."
No, she's not. And she won't be again.
I've probably shed more tears in the past two weeks than I've shed in the rest of my life.
But I have a story to tell. Actually, it's the Story I've tried to tell folks my whole adult life. But I'm now living its ultimate validation.
Everything I've ever believed, ever taught about my Jesus is true! Everything my death-crushing Savior promised, He delivers. In the darkest, most devastating days of my life!
He said of those who have put their total trust in His death on the cross for their sins, "Because I live, you will live also" (John 14:19). Because Karen's Savior is alive, so is this woman I love.
In God's own words, we have "a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead" (1 Peter 1:3). Not "cross your fingers" hope, but living hope. Hope is a Person. Jesus. Who trampled death as He blasted out of His grave on Easter morning.
The hope that holds my heart together is as sure as our hope that spring will follow a seemingly endless winter. Spring is a sure thing. So is heaven. For those who've pinned all their hopes on the One who died so we could go there. As much as I love Karen, she is now with the One who loves her most. Experiencing His promise that "he who believes in Me will live, even though he dies" (John 11:25).
This amazing Jesus has got my Karen. And He's got me. I can tell. By the peace. It's what He promised in His disciples' darkest hour. "My peace I give you...do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid" (John 14:27).
That peace - along with that certain hope of a forever spring after this cold winter - is a powerful counterbalance on the scale so weighed down by grief.
Through all my darkest hours, my loneliest moments, the peace has never been shaken.
Oh, this Jesus I've talked about, written about, believed in all these years has come closer and become more real to me than ever before. He promised He would be "close to the brokenhearted" (Psalm 34:18). He really is.
This is the biggest storm of my life. The Cat 5 hurricane, the EF-5 tornado. Jesus is my safe room. And He's stronger than the storm.
Or as the Bible says, "We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure" (Hebrews 6:19).
The Anchor holds.
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Urgent prayer requests March 2016
Please pray for Gateway Board Chairman
Rev. Michael T. Westbrook and for Rosemarie Eurell
Update on Rosemarie - 3/17/16
Went to surgery on March 17th. Pray for recovery and pain reduction.
Rev. Michael T. Westbrook and for Rosemarie Eurell
Update on Rosemarie - 3/17/16
Wednesday 3-9-16
Maria Ellis Westbrook 
celebrating a healthy future on Earth. PTL!!! My awesome Hubby Pastor Michael T Westbrook
has finally had a breakthrough with pneumonia!!! Prayer changes
things, so we covet them still for complete healing. He expresses deep
gratitude to each of you... I do too...
Tuesday 3-8-16
(11:40pm) Maria Ellis Westbrook
celebrating a healthy future on Earth. PTL!!! My awesome Hubby Pastor Michael T Westbrook
has finally had a breakthrough with pneumonia!!! Prayer changes
things, so we covet them still for complete healing. He expresses deep
gratitude to each of you... I do too...
(2:05pm) PTL! Just removed Michael's breathing tube. Continued healing of pneumonia finally in
right direction! THANKS for continuing topray, as we do for u too! "Enjoy Greater Life!" Rev Maria
Update on Rosemarie
Hi Dean,
Update
results of tests: The cancerous tumors are in both lobes of my liver.
Treatment will involve a surgical procedure of medication injected into
my liver and through the blood stream (involved).
Most be done in both
lobes one at a time. It will make me very sick for some time, but
hopefully will shrink the tumors. Good news: no other cancer found in
my body which is a miracle.
Praise God and thank you all of my prayer
warriors. Keep the prayers coming. My chronic pain will subside in time as the treatments shrink the tumors
For
we walk by faith not by sight. 2 Cor. 5:7
Praise God for our
brother, Rev. Michael Westbrook, who is improving and being healed.
Blessing flow,
Rosemarie Eurell
Sunday 3-6-16 -10am: Rev. Brian Rawls
writes: “Went to
see my brother, Pastor Michael T Westbrook today. He looks great!!! Still
praying! Please remember his wife Rev. Maria Ellis Westbrook in your prayers.“ 7:42pm: Maria writes: Thanks so much!! Michael showing miraculous
improvement!
Maria writes:
March 5, 2016 'THANKS FOR all the LOVE, PRAYERS & CONCERN for our Pres/CEO, Michael T. Westbrook as he overcomes pneumonia! Cards/gifts welcomed to encourage him! Send to: Greater Life Inc, P.O Box 8447, Newark, NJ 07108. Sorry visitors very limited per hospital rules. We love you!♡'
March 4, 2016 'Maria Ellis Westbrook Thank you God for healing pneumonia & everything my husband & I stand in need of...and bless each Prayer Warrior & their loved ones as well, in The Mighty & Matchless Name of Jesus!!! Amen & THANK God!!! ♡'
March 3, 2016 - 9:00am: 'God is faithful to His Word! Pastor Michael T Westbrook healing more each day of pneumonia!!! SPECIAL REQUEST: Can you send CARDS/gifts to our ministry: Greater Life, P.O. Box 8447, Newark, NJ 07108 so I can DECORATE his ROOM with your LOVE, since he's not allowed visitors yet. THANKS!!! It would encourage me too. Love to each of you ♡'
Maria Westbrook writes:
February 28, 2016 ‘My FB Fam & Friends,
MUCH PRAYER needed for my beautiful, selfless & loving Hubby, Pastor Michael T
Westbrook...he is in hospital fighting pneumonia. ..he's sedated &
getting excellent care...I will try to post updates daily... I am sooo of
grateful for each of you! ##toughestdayyetGodstrengthened’
February 29, 2016 'Thanks for your prayers,
kind & loving words!!! Pastor Michael T
Westbrook showing steady progress, but much prayer still needed. Sorry no
visitors allowed yet... Pneumonia ain't no joke!'
March 1, 2016 ‘Keep prayers
coming for Pastor Michael T
Westbrook! They're working! He still is not allowed visitors, however I've
shared your blessed notes & prayers. He hears them in-between nonstop
sleeping, which are helping him heal. Love you all sooo much! ♡’
Please pray for Gateway volunteer Rosemarie
Eurell
Pray for Rosemarie Eurell, faithful Gateway volunteer. “Masses
have been found in her liver” She is awaiting test results.
Please pray for Gateway clients Jey and Rechka
Samithamby
Jey and his wife Reckha have been featured in recent Gateway Today newsletters.
They have need of a reliable car so that he may travel the 3 ½ mile one way trip
to his job. A vehicle has been identified for $2,000. The registration has
been provided, so please pray (and considering helping financially)
toward the $2,000 goal.
Jey has
been walking or taking the bus for nearly a year. This has meant a
3-4 hour travel schedule added to long hours working in a refrigerator
unit at a local supermarket.. Both came from Sri Lanka in mid March 2015.
Baby Jorja was born in late September. Rechka attends church weekly,
while Jey is required to work Sundays (many hours, not much pay)
3-4 hour travel schedule added to long hours working in a refrigerator
unit at a local supermarket.. Both came from Sri Lanka in mid March 2015.
Baby Jorja was born in late September. Rechka attends church weekly,
while Jey is required to work Sundays (many hours, not much pay)
Jey has an engineering background and has
applied for a better job,
but a vehicle is an essential.
but a vehicle is an essential.
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