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Gary Sheng & Arielle Noel - Michael Noel Health Crisis and Prayer Support

Date: July 30, 2025
Participants: Gary Sheng, Arielle Noel
Location: Phone conversation
Duration: Approximately 20 minutes

Summary​

Emergency phone conversation where Arielle informed Gary of Marcus's father Michael's complicated cancer surgery and the resulting family crisis. The conversation covered the cancellation of Gary's planned baptism visit, discussion of Gary's departure from Alpha Schools, spiritual encouragement about Gary's future calling, and concluded with a powerful prayer for Michael's healing.

Key Developments​

Michael Noel's Health Crisis​

Arielle delivered difficult news about Marcus's father Michael, who was undergoing what was expected to be a simple one-day cancer procedure at Johns Hopkins Hospital:

Arielle: "We got news about his dad and although we thought it was gonna be a one day procedure well, like, he would be I know. We thought it was just gonna be, like, a one day thing where he would be gone for a day, but it looks like he's gonna have to stay at the hospital and he won't be able to talk. Like, he can't talk, and he's gonna need to go to therapy."

The surgery to remove mouth cancer was successful but resulted in significant complications:

Arielle: "He just lost his ability to talk because the mouth like, the cancer in his mouth, I guess, I mean, I'm glad that they were able to take out the cancer, but, of course, like, it he's gonna have to go to therapy to talk again."

Double Family Trauma​

Arielle revealed that Marcus had also recently lost his mother, creating an overwhelming family crisis:

Arielle: "Considering you know, he his wife know, he lost his wife last week. Of course, you know, Marcus and I are gonna have to step to step up to the plate head over there."

Despite the challenges, Michael was maintaining a positive attitude:

Arielle: "He's in he's in good spirits, thankfully. He's at Johns Hopkins, but, of course, he's not telling us much."

Gary's Baptism Cancellation​

Gary was planning to visit DC for a baptism ceremony, but immediately understood the need to cancel due to the family emergency:

Arielle: "If you we're gonna have to, like, head straight to DC as soon as the event is done. So if you want, bro, you can change your ticket to come meet us in DC. You know what I mean? And we'll we'll baptize you there. Like, I know it it it I want it to be special, but I don't want it to be rushed."

Gary responded with immediate understanding and support:

Gary: "Know. Focus on on your dad's health. Really important... I think I'm just gonna cancel it."

Arielle: "I'm sorry, and I'm glad I'm glad you can cancel it. I hope you get a refund or something. But if you don't, we'll we'll take care of it."

Gary's Alpha Schools Departure​

Gary shared his spiritual conviction about leaving Alpha Schools, emphasizing his commitment to authenticity:

Gary: "It's very unlike I just been preying on it a lot. Like, very unlike that I continue on with alpha... You know? And so it's that's why I'm saying, like, I I will not able to do this unless I I won't be able to tie it as much."

Gary: "My superpower is being ridiculously authentic. Right? It's it's why I'm able to to activate certain people that are other people would imagine to be unactive. Right? And so it it really this is for a different conversation because I know you're focused on Marcus and stuff. But just to to plan a a is I just wanted to to let you know that's the biggest thing that on my heart is, like, in realization is that I'm a super weapon of love and passion for what I really feel called to do."

Spiritual Encouragement and Prophecy​

Arielle provided powerful spiritual encouragement about Gary's future, referencing previous prophetic conversations:

Arielle: "I do wanna just make a comment The group that you put together on WhatsApp. They're they're special. They're really special. So that's gonna grow. I know there's a call tomorrow at 11AM. I'm gonna hop on, say hello, say a prayer."

She offered prophetic insight about Gary's future wealth and calling:

Arielle: "Most importantly, if there's one thing that Marcus and I agree on, we know that you will be the wealthiest. So if you choose when you choose... I mean, this is just I'm just gonna just be honest. You know? We're we're prophetic too. It's just one of those things. It's your ability to give. That's why. Your hand is so open. If you have it, you'll give it. And that's the blessing. It's a universal law. Universal law. So you have checked that box, yo."

Divine Timing and Character Development​

Arielle connected Gary's trials at Alpha Schools to divine character building:

Arielle: "Everything that you've given out, because you've had it, will be able to come back to you tenfold, twentyfold... yes. Now it's time. Know I'm saying? It feels time now because you feel ready and whatever that looks like to you and when, God will lead you. We will pray for you. But, you know, way to go, bro, for enduring because it's produced character, perseverance, It produced all the righteous things that you're meant to be."

Gary's Three-Hour Divine Appointment​

Gary shared about a surprising encounter that confirmed his spiritual direction:

Gary: "I actually had, like, a surprising three hour hangout with two people today. That are the reason why I even know Zach Levi. It was all starting to a year and a half ago, all of it. And I opened up to them about how I've how I feel about the world today, and what needs to be done and how Christ needs to come back into our hearts and and extremely bold way. Not through violence, but through boldness of the spirit. Right? And they were fully receptive. And that's why it went from a thirty minute conversation to three hour."

The conversation revealed divine timing and confirmation of Gary's calling:

Gary: "They kinda it felt like they kinda reached out to me out of the blue right, after not talking to me for a while, and I was what do they wanna talk to? To me about? But I was just like, well, here's what I wanna talk about. And they were wow. We agree with a 100% of what you said. And you are inspiring me. Us. Gary. To pursue this path that you have illuminated for us, to find extremely aligned true believer funder."

Critique of Traditional Impact Investing​

Gary and Arielle discussed the futility of secular impact investing:

Gary: "Because that's they've been trying to do family office secular or impact We know that's bullshit. Period... impact family off the with 50,000 gatekeep."

Arielle: "That's BS. They just want money, and it's it's it's all just a front"

Gary: "It's all BS. All BS."

Aligned Funding Vision​

Gary articulated a vision for finding truly aligned funders:

Gary: "There there there are people with a shit ton of money Excuse my language. That are so aligned and cannot believe that we exist... But we have to be ourselves... We cannot be lukewarm. Right? Otherwise, we are not going to resonate with those people. But, like, the people that fully get who we are, they will essentially give us their inherited that they would not trust their own kin to."

Arielle's Personal Growth Update​

Arielle shared progress in overcoming her social media visibility challenges:

Arielle: "On the theme of authenticity. Right? Today, I sat down for two and a half hours, and I was on camera. And I was authentic. AF. So so your girl is making progress."

Closing Prayer for Michael's Healing​

The conversation concluded with Gary leading a comprehensive prayer for Michael's healing and the family's strength:

Gary: "First, we thank you for everything. Every miracle, every so, Ariel, I was doing a map of all the moments that led to one after another... Thank you, God, for connecting me with civic helping me all everything that led to civic Unplug. Which led me to meeting Johnny Rapp, which led me to meeting you know, Marcus Noel. Right, which led me to Ariel. Noel. Right? And everything that happened after that... And pray for your covering over Marcus. As he experiences all sorts of warfare as as well as the real build challenges of experiencing the mortality parents. And only you can produce a miracle. And healing that you are so capable of. And is Michael's time not, then so that we for your healing."

Arielle: "Amen. Beautiful. Thank you, bro. I'm so proud of you. I'm so thankful for how I'm just so thankful. Thank you. Thank you."

Key Themes​

Crisis Management and Family Priority​

The conversation demonstrated mature crisis management as Arielle balanced delivering difficult news while maintaining hope and practical coordination. Both participants immediately prioritized family needs over personal plans.

Spiritual Warfare and Divine Timing​

Gary and Arielle recognized the multiple challenges (health crisis, recent death, work transition) as spiritual warfare while maintaining faith in divine timing and purpose.

Authenticity as Spiritual Weapon​

Gary's emphasis on "ridiculously authentic" ministry was validated by Arielle as his key strength for activating people others might consider "unactivatable."

Prophetic Partnership​

The conversation revealed the depth of prophetic partnership between Gary, Marcus, and Arielle, with mutual recognition of each other's callings and future impact.

Prayer as Strategic Foundation​

The detailed prayer at the end demonstrated the centrality of spiritual warfare prayer in their ministry approach, connecting personal relationships to broader kingdom purposes.

Strategic Implications​

GODWAVE Collective Crisis Response​

The conversation showed how GODWAVE handles family crises while maintaining ministry momentum, demonstrating the depth of their spiritual and practical partnership.

Gary's Ministry Transition​

Gary's departure from Alpha Schools was positioned as spiritual obedience rather than career change, with Arielle providing crucial encouragement and prophetic validation.

Network Activation Strategy​

Gary's successful three-hour conversation with Zach Levi connections validated their approach of authentic ministry over traditional fundraising, opening doors to "true believer" funders.

Family Integration Model​

The inclusion of Michael Noel in their prayer and ministry vision demonstrates GODWAVE's commitment to intergenerational wisdom preservation and elder honor.

Financial and Practical Updates​

Business Transitions​

  • 5k invoice pending payment with 3k refund to Gary
  • Gary's apartment transition in Austin due to roommate changes
  • Flight cancellation refund secured for DC trip

Ministry Developments​

  • WhatsApp group growing with special participants
  • Scheduled 11AM call the next day with Arielle participation
  • Continued momentum despite personal/family challenges

This conversation represents a crucial moment of crisis management, spiritual partnership, and prophetic encouragement within the GODWAVE collective, demonstrating their ability to maintain ministry focus while honoring family priorities and supporting each other through multiple simultaneous challenges.