Greater Portland Baptist Church
GPBCeNEWS Alert
February 22, 2012
2012 Theme - Faith, Hope, Charity
30th Year Shield

Please Pray for the Matt Cretzman Family

Matt Cretzman Family
Matt Cretzman Family

Matt & Lana Cretzman

Missionaries to Cuba

 

The Matt Cretzman family was in a serious car accident on Monday in North Carolina.  While traveling in the early morning hours, they hit a patch of black ice on a freeway overpass, lost control of their vehicle and crashed into a sign pole.  Matt and 2yr old daughter Madison escaped with minor cuts and bruises, Mrs. Lana Cretzman suffered a broken leg, and 3yr old daughter Azlynn died at the scene from injuries suffered in the accident.

 

The Cretzman's are on deputation, raising support to minister as missionaries in Cuba, and were a part of our Missions Revival this past September.

 

Please pray for God's grace on this dear family in this time of bereavement.  Their immediate needs include:  Finances for Medical bills (they do not have medical insurance); Bereavement costs; Replacement costs of their leased vehicle.

 

Jesus promised the Comforter (which is the Holy Spirit) would be with us in our time of greatest need.  Please pray for the Holy Spirit's presence to uplift and support this dear family in this time of sorrow.  While we know that baby Azlynn is in the presence of Jesus, there is left behind a family that is in grief and in need of prayer.

 

You can learn more about the Cretzman family at Cretzmans to Cuba .  If you wish to give an offering to help this family, you can do so through their website, or through GPBC.  Please mark your offering in the Special Offering category for "Cretzman family", and we will send your offering directly to help them in this time of need.

 

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