Pastor Bill's condition is deteriorating. His pnuemonia and congestive heart failure are worse and he has a temp of 103. They are trying to get him in CICU. He has had two severe bouts with breathing difficulties which has been very hard for the family to experience.
Pray for God's perfect will to be accomplished in Pastor Bill's life.
Ruth Raws is the wife of Pastor Bill Raws who went home to be with the Lord in July of 2008. Ruth has served faithfully alongside of her husband for 55+ years at America's KESWICK. We covet your prayers for Ruth as she has been diagnosed with cancer. Your prayers and encouragement will be much appreciated. We want to encourage you to write on Ruth's blog as often as you can. Thank you.
Ruth J. Raws
Wife of Pastor Bill Raws
Pastor Bill Raws
Pastor Bill Raws
Pastor Raws has been a part of the ministry of America's KESWICK for over 50 years. His life and ministry has impacted thousands of people through the Colony of Mercy (America's oldest residential addiction recovery ministry for men) and the conference ministry. To send a note of encouragement to Pastor Bill, respond to any blog post. For more information about America's KESWICK, visit our website @ http://www.americaskeswick.org/.
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13 comments:
xmayltDear Ruth and girls,
We are upholding you in prayer as we pray for God's perfect will on Pastor Bill's and your behalf.
In His mercy,
The Lord is walking with you each second--never leaving you! He will be with you in whatever you face in the hours and days ahead.
In Christ,
Lois Hammond
Dear Ruth and Family...I am praying for your endurance during these trying times...I pray for comfort for Pastor Bill..I hold onto Romans 12:12 "Be joyful in hope,patient in affliction,faithful in prayer." May God grant you all peace...Melanie Vara (Whiting Bible)
Dear Precious Ruth & Family,
I am praying for you & Pastor Bill & wanted to send you this precious song:
I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice,
And it told Thy love to me;
But I long to rise in the arms of faith
And be closer drawn to Thee.
Refrain
Draw me nearer, nearer blessèd Lord,
To the cross where Thou hast died.
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer blessèd Lord,
To Thy precious, bleeding side.
Consecrate me now to Thy service, Lord,
By the power of grace divine;
Let my soul look up with a steadfast hope,
And my will be lost in Thine.
Refrain
O the pure delight of a single hour
That before Thy throne I spend,
When I kneel in prayer, and with Thee, my God
I commune as friend with friend!
Refrain
There are depths of love that I cannot know
Till I cross the narrow sea;
There are heights of joy that I may not reach
Till I rest in peace with Thee.
Sister Ruth,
You & Pastor Bill have been a blessing to EVERYONE at America's Keswick! We will hold you up in prayer as you go through this difficult time. Hold Pastor Bill's hand & hold onto Jesus!
To God Be ALL the Glory,
Maryann Sefcik & family
We love you and are praying for you.
Allen and Marilyn
Dear Raws family,
Know that we are standing with you and for you during this time.
The Lord, himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Dt 31:8 NIV
Love always,
Doug, Ellen and Gabrielle Barger
Dear Ruth and girls, from my devotional today "Victory belongs to those whose hearts are completely God's. ...why does victory seem to elude us? it's our definition...yes we'll be wounded at times and eventually death comes to all. But, for the faithful, it never comes at the wrong time and never without a promise. God's kingdom purposes will be established through us. Victory is certain! Almighty God fights on behalf of those whose hearts are His. We must always know who holds victory in His hand." Hold onto Jesus as He walks with you through this time. We love you, cindy and marc
Dear Mrs. Raws and Girls,
Continuing to pray that God will hold all of you tightly in His Grip. Knowing Pastor Bill is part of God's plan and purpose and God will see him through this challenge.
In Him,
The Mumma's
Dear Ruth & Girls:
I am praying for you all to have the strength to go through this trial. Remember we go through, and there will be an end. Hold on to Jesus. He loves you all very much. In His healing love,
Joy Snyder
Sending more of my love and hugs to all of the family.....take comfort in the Lord as He is with you every step of the way....
Barbara Lynch
Dear Ruth and all the family,
We are praying for God's perfect will for Pastor Bill and also that you all be wrapped up in HIS LOVE AND PEACE during this time.
Eileen and Jim Patterson
(still visiting in Texas)
Dear Mrs. Raws and girls, we are praying for Pastor Bill, for the Lord Jesus to give his doctors the wisdom only He can give, and strength for you each day. May God comfort you with the peace which comes from above.
In the Precious name of the Lord Jesus Christ, John & Joan Romero
Dear Raws family -
How gracious and faithful is our Lord. Know of my continuing prayers for you all - for grace and strength in this time of challenge, and for wisdom on the part of the medical staff. God bless you all!
Marge Scanlin
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