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Prayer Mobilization Line for May 12, 2009
“I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for everyone—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quite lives in all godliness and holiness.” I Timothy 2:1-2 (NIV)
The following are praise reports and prayer requests from Nazarene Missions International for May 12, 2009:
PRAISES:
Porter Visas—UPDATE
We give praise to God that Stephen, Dana, and Watson Porter all received two-year visas on May 7. They will return to their assignment in Angola on May 14. Thank you for praying for the Porters as they waited for word on their visas. Pray that their transition back onto the field to which God has called them will go smoothly and that He will bless their ministry.
Arnold Praise for EuNC
Klaus and Martina Arnold, missionaries serving in Switzerland, give thanks and praise to God for His blessing and guidance for European Nazarene College (EuNC) to become “one school in many nations.” EuNC consists of a campus and administrative center in Switzerland, and 15 learning centers serving 17 countries throughout Europe. Klaus and Martina are missionaries we are praying for during the month of May. Prayer requests for their ministry can be found below.
Pakistan
Praise God for the way he continues to move in Pakistan, for the ministry work and the new missions started across the country.
Africa Leadership Conference
Praise the Lord for His covering and guidance of a recent leadership conference held at Africa Nazarene University in Nairobi, Kenya. Over 300 Nazarene leaders from across seven fields attended to hear from other Nazarene leaders and the Lord. Pray that what these leaders learned at the conference will yield much fruit back in their churches and ministries. To read more about the Africa Leadership Conference, click here.
PRAY FOR:
Christian Educators in Unreached Countries
Ask the Lord of the Harvest to raise up more Christian educators to meet the rising demand for teachers on the Asia-Pacific Region. Many unreached countries are openly inviting English, Math, Science, and Computer teachers to come. Doors are wide open. Opportunities are great.
Rain Damage in Ecuador
Ecuador received an incredible amount of rain last week that caused mudslides and damage to the North Andean Field’s Work & Witness property. Pray that the area doesn’t have any more storms before the workers can shore up the most damaged areas.
Madagascar Political Situation
Pray for the new government of Madagascar and for stability to return to this country. Pray for all of the church’s ministry areas, church members, and leaders who are laboring for the advancement of the Kingdom in Madagascar. Pray specifically for Mission Director David Johnson and District Superintendent Richard Ravelomanantsoa and their families.
Bangladesh Community Programs
Pray for the community development programs in Bangladesh, for those coordinating the efforts of Bangladesh Nazarene Mission (BNM) and those enrolled in many of the programs. Pray that BNM will embody the Kingdom in practical ways. To read more about BNM’s ministry and other news from the Eurasia region, click here .
May Missionary Prayer Focus Requests
The following requests have been received from missionaries for whom we are praying specifically for during the month of May:
Ruth I. Cordova—Costa Rica
¨ Please pray for me as I travel throughout the year to teach classes and attend conferences.
¨ Pray for the approval of necessary travel visas.
¨ Pray for my parent’s health and for my brothers and sister, and their families, in Peru.
Tim and Michelle Eby—Senegal
¨ Senegal—Pray for this area of the world.
¨ We face the great challenge of administrating the ministry efforts of 19 countries in 4 major languages on the Africa West Field. This field represents 1/3 of Africa’s population and is also an area that is experiencing explosive church growth. Pray for God to give wisdom, discipline, and effective service.
¨ Pray for the Eby’s efforts in coordinating the Africa Exhibit for General Assembly.
¨ Pray that travel visas for Africa’s delegates to General Assembly will be approved.
Klaus and Martina Arnold—Switzerland
¨ Pray for God to call “workers into the Harvest” throughout Europe and for those called to enroll in one of the region’s learning centers.
¨ Pray for all students at the campus of EuNC in Busingen, Switzerland.
¨ Pray for all students in the 15 learning centers.
¨ Pray for faculty and staff at the campus in Busingen.
¨ Pray for learning center coordinators and faculty.
¨ Pray for the new learning center that will open in Germany this fall which will be completely on-line. Pray for a coordinator and for students.
The ministry and safety of general superintendents traveling this month:
Dr. Paul Cunningham
Dr. James Diehl
Dr. Nina Gunter
Dr. Jesse Middendorf
Dr. Jerry Porter
Dr. J.K. Warrick
HEALTH-RELATED REQUESTS
Debbie Kleinfeld—UPDATE
Continued prayer is requested for Debbie Kleinfeld. Doctors in Virginia have concluded that Debbie’s heart has been weakened by an unknown sickness. Rolf, Debbie’s husband, writes, “The team working with Debbie have high hopes for a great recovery and that her heart will begin functioning at a more efficient capacity. We praise the Lord that blood clots in the heart and lungs have been ruled out. We have been blessed with a cardiologist who believes in Christ and is working with us. Thank you very much for praying with us.” The Kleinfelds are missionaries serving in Southeast Asia and are currently on home assignment in the U.S.A.
Phyllis Perkins—UPDATE
Thank you for your prayers for Phyllis Perkins. Her first chemotherapy treatment went well, although she experienced some side effects. Her oncologist is optimistic that this ongoing treatment will shrink the cancer at various sites. Dr. Perkins is finding anew that God’s grace is sufficient and she appreciates the outpouring of love and support from the family of God. Dr. Perkins is a former General Director of NWMS (now NMI), a retired missionary who served in Japan, and a former academic dean of Nazarene Bible College in Colorado Springs, Colorado (U.S.A.).
CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR:
GLOBAL MINISTRY REQUEST
Eastern Sudan
Pray for those impacted by the fighting which broke out in eastern Sudan and parts of the Upper Nile. Please pray for our church members, leaders, pastors, and others in these areas, for their safety and protection, and that God will use this situation to draw others to Himself.
¿Qué Sigue? (“What Next?”)
Pray for inspiration from God for a new format to the radio program ¿Qué Sigue? (“What Next?”). The program targets young adults who are facing life questions such as “Whom will I marry?”, “What career should I choose?” “Where does God want me to serve?” ¿Qué Sigue? is a regional World Mission Broadcast program airing in Spanish on more than 1,450 stations throughout Latin American, Canada, the U.S.A., and Spain. To learn more about World Mission Broadcast’s global ministry, click here.
Bev Shute
Pray for Bev Shute as she assumes the new responsibility of Africa Region Missionary Personnel Coordinator. Bev and her husband, Howie, are missionaries serving in South Africa.
Bill and Connie Patrick
Pray for Bill and Connie Patrick who are preparing to travel to Madagascar to serve as volunteers while missionaries David and Lisa Johnson return to the U.S.A. for home assignment in June. Pray that God blesses the Patrick’s time in Madagascar.
Million Hours of Prayer Focus
Million Hours of Prayer is NMI’s prayer focus for the six months prior to and including the General Assembly and Conventions, taking place in Orlando, Florida, in June 2009. Each week we will include a specific way you can pray for these events.
For the week of May 10-16, 2009: Pray for the children who will attend Sunday School Discipleship Ministries’ events, that they might know and experience the love of God in a very tangible way. Pray for Lynda Boardman and the Children’s Ministries staff as they prepare for World Quiz and other activities.
To obtain a complete listing of Million Hours of Prayer requests, log on to http://www.nazarenemissions.org/10242/story.aspx
HEALTH-REALTED REQUESTS
Liam Lee
Please pray for Liam Lee, the 3 1/2-month old grandson of Paul and Sharon Martin, missionaries serving in Sierra Leon. Last week Liam was taken by medical helicopter from Wichita, Kansas to Kansas City, Missouri (U.S.A.) because his liver was failing. Doctors are running tests to determine a course of treatment. Pray for Liam, that God will heal him. Pray for the doctors, that God will lead them and give wisdom. Pray also for his parents, Johan and Sherilyn, that God will give them comfort and rest.
Don Gilbert
Please continue to pray for Don Gilbert whose condition worsened and he had to undergo surgery to insert a ventilation tube last week. Pray for Don and for God to give him complete healing. Pray also for his family as they make decisions and care for him. He is the father-in-law of Ginny Gilbert, NMI president of the Intermountain District.
Ruthie Zimmerman
Pray for Ruthie Zimmerman as she begins chemo therapy again in June. Ruthie is the mother of Denise Anderson, missionary in South Africa.
BEREAVEMENT
Family of Joseph Busuka
Joseph Busaka went to be with the Lord on April 26. He was the pastor of the Rwamagana Church of the Nazarene and Literature Coordinator for the French Equatorial Field. He leaves behind his widow and two sons. Please pray for this family, friends, church members, and colleagues during this very difficult time.
Family of Rod Watson
Rod Watson went to be with the Lord on May 6 after battling Leukemia. Services will be in Queensland, Australia, on May 13. Please pray for the family. Rod served as a pastor on the Australia Northern Pacific District.
GLOBAL CONCERNS—BODY OF CHRIST
Elections in India
Pray that the Lord’s will prevails when the results of government elections are tallied on May 16 in India. Pray for believers in the country, that they will show the love of Christ to all people they encounter.
Thanks for praying!
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Information on the NMI Prayer Mobilization Line (PML) is in the public domain and may be used for newsletters, bulletins, etc. For a PRINTABLE VERSION of this newsletter, go to http://www.nazarenemissions.org/10026/story.aspx.
The following are praise reports and prayer requests from Nazarene Missions International for May 12, 2009:
PRAISES:
Porter Visas—UPDATE
We give praise to God that Stephen, Dana, and Watson Porter all received two-year visas on May 7. They will return to their assignment in Angola on May 14. Thank you for praying for the Porters as they waited for word on their visas. Pray that their transition back onto the field to which God has called them will go smoothly and that He will bless their ministry.
Arnold Praise for EuNC
Klaus and Martina Arnold, missionaries serving in Switzerland, give thanks and praise to God for His blessing and guidance for European Nazarene College (EuNC) to become “one school in many nations.” EuNC consists of a campus and administrative center in Switzerland, and 15 learning centers serving 17 countries throughout Europe. Klaus and Martina are missionaries we are praying for during the month of May. Prayer requests for their ministry can be found below.
Pakistan
Praise God for the way he continues to move in Pakistan, for the ministry work and the new missions started across the country.
Africa Leadership Conference
Praise the Lord for His covering and guidance of a recent leadership conference held at Africa Nazarene University in Nairobi, Kenya. Over 300 Nazarene leaders from across seven fields attended to hear from other Nazarene leaders and the Lord. Pray that what these leaders learned at the conference will yield much fruit back in their churches and ministries. To read more about the Africa Leadership Conference, click here.
PRAY FOR:
Christian Educators in Unreached Countries
Ask the Lord of the Harvest to raise up more Christian educators to meet the rising demand for teachers on the Asia-Pacific Region. Many unreached countries are openly inviting English, Math, Science, and Computer teachers to come. Doors are wide open. Opportunities are great.
Rain Damage in Ecuador
Ecuador received an incredible amount of rain last week that caused mudslides and damage to the North Andean Field’s Work & Witness property. Pray that the area doesn’t have any more storms before the workers can shore up the most damaged areas.
Madagascar Political Situation
Pray for the new government of Madagascar and for stability to return to this country. Pray for all of the church’s ministry areas, church members, and leaders who are laboring for the advancement of the Kingdom in Madagascar. Pray specifically for Mission Director David Johnson and District Superintendent Richard Ravelomanantsoa and their families.
Bangladesh Community Programs
Pray for the community development programs in Bangladesh, for those coordinating the efforts of Bangladesh Nazarene Mission (BNM) and those enrolled in many of the programs. Pray that BNM will embody the Kingdom in practical ways. To read more about BNM’s ministry and other news from the Eurasia region, click here .
May Missionary Prayer Focus Requests
The following requests have been received from missionaries for whom we are praying specifically for during the month of May:
Ruth I. Cordova—Costa Rica
¨ Please pray for me as I travel throughout the year to teach classes and attend conferences.
¨ Pray for the approval of necessary travel visas.
¨ Pray for my parent’s health and for my brothers and sister, and their families, in Peru.
Tim and Michelle Eby—Senegal
¨ Senegal—Pray for this area of the world.
¨ We face the great challenge of administrating the ministry efforts of 19 countries in 4 major languages on the Africa West Field. This field represents 1/3 of Africa’s population and is also an area that is experiencing explosive church growth. Pray for God to give wisdom, discipline, and effective service.
¨ Pray for the Eby’s efforts in coordinating the Africa Exhibit for General Assembly.
¨ Pray that travel visas for Africa’s delegates to General Assembly will be approved.
Klaus and Martina Arnold—Switzerland
¨ Pray for God to call “workers into the Harvest” throughout Europe and for those called to enroll in one of the region’s learning centers.
¨ Pray for all students at the campus of EuNC in Busingen, Switzerland.
¨ Pray for all students in the 15 learning centers.
¨ Pray for faculty and staff at the campus in Busingen.
¨ Pray for learning center coordinators and faculty.
¨ Pray for the new learning center that will open in Germany this fall which will be completely on-line. Pray for a coordinator and for students.
The ministry and safety of general superintendents traveling this month:
Dr. Paul Cunningham
Dr. James Diehl
Dr. Nina Gunter
Dr. Jesse Middendorf
Dr. Jerry Porter
Dr. J.K. Warrick
HEALTH-RELATED REQUESTS
Debbie Kleinfeld—UPDATE
Continued prayer is requested for Debbie Kleinfeld. Doctors in Virginia have concluded that Debbie’s heart has been weakened by an unknown sickness. Rolf, Debbie’s husband, writes, “The team working with Debbie have high hopes for a great recovery and that her heart will begin functioning at a more efficient capacity. We praise the Lord that blood clots in the heart and lungs have been ruled out. We have been blessed with a cardiologist who believes in Christ and is working with us. Thank you very much for praying with us.” The Kleinfelds are missionaries serving in Southeast Asia and are currently on home assignment in the U.S.A.
Phyllis Perkins—UPDATE
Thank you for your prayers for Phyllis Perkins. Her first chemotherapy treatment went well, although she experienced some side effects. Her oncologist is optimistic that this ongoing treatment will shrink the cancer at various sites. Dr. Perkins is finding anew that God’s grace is sufficient and she appreciates the outpouring of love and support from the family of God. Dr. Perkins is a former General Director of NWMS (now NMI), a retired missionary who served in Japan, and a former academic dean of Nazarene Bible College in Colorado Springs, Colorado (U.S.A.).
CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR:
GLOBAL MINISTRY REQUEST
Eastern Sudan
Pray for those impacted by the fighting which broke out in eastern Sudan and parts of the Upper Nile. Please pray for our church members, leaders, pastors, and others in these areas, for their safety and protection, and that God will use this situation to draw others to Himself.
¿Qué Sigue? (“What Next?”)
Pray for inspiration from God for a new format to the radio program ¿Qué Sigue? (“What Next?”). The program targets young adults who are facing life questions such as “Whom will I marry?”, “What career should I choose?” “Where does God want me to serve?” ¿Qué Sigue? is a regional World Mission Broadcast program airing in Spanish on more than 1,450 stations throughout Latin American, Canada, the U.S.A., and Spain. To learn more about World Mission Broadcast’s global ministry, click here.
Bev Shute
Pray for Bev Shute as she assumes the new responsibility of Africa Region Missionary Personnel Coordinator. Bev and her husband, Howie, are missionaries serving in South Africa.
Bill and Connie Patrick
Pray for Bill and Connie Patrick who are preparing to travel to Madagascar to serve as volunteers while missionaries David and Lisa Johnson return to the U.S.A. for home assignment in June. Pray that God blesses the Patrick’s time in Madagascar.
Million Hours of Prayer Focus
Million Hours of Prayer is NMI’s prayer focus for the six months prior to and including the General Assembly and Conventions, taking place in Orlando, Florida, in June 2009. Each week we will include a specific way you can pray for these events.
For the week of May 10-16, 2009: Pray for the children who will attend Sunday School Discipleship Ministries’ events, that they might know and experience the love of God in a very tangible way. Pray for Lynda Boardman and the Children’s Ministries staff as they prepare for World Quiz and other activities.
To obtain a complete listing of Million Hours of Prayer requests, log on to http://www.nazarenemissions.org/10242/story.aspx
HEALTH-REALTED REQUESTS
Liam Lee
Please pray for Liam Lee, the 3 1/2-month old grandson of Paul and Sharon Martin, missionaries serving in Sierra Leon. Last week Liam was taken by medical helicopter from Wichita, Kansas to Kansas City, Missouri (U.S.A.) because his liver was failing. Doctors are running tests to determine a course of treatment. Pray for Liam, that God will heal him. Pray for the doctors, that God will lead them and give wisdom. Pray also for his parents, Johan and Sherilyn, that God will give them comfort and rest.
Don Gilbert
Please continue to pray for Don Gilbert whose condition worsened and he had to undergo surgery to insert a ventilation tube last week. Pray for Don and for God to give him complete healing. Pray also for his family as they make decisions and care for him. He is the father-in-law of Ginny Gilbert, NMI president of the Intermountain District.
Ruthie Zimmerman
Pray for Ruthie Zimmerman as she begins chemo therapy again in June. Ruthie is the mother of Denise Anderson, missionary in South Africa.
BEREAVEMENT
Family of Joseph Busuka
Joseph Busaka went to be with the Lord on April 26. He was the pastor of the Rwamagana Church of the Nazarene and Literature Coordinator for the French Equatorial Field. He leaves behind his widow and two sons. Please pray for this family, friends, church members, and colleagues during this very difficult time.
Family of Rod Watson
Rod Watson went to be with the Lord on May 6 after battling Leukemia. Services will be in Queensland, Australia, on May 13. Please pray for the family. Rod served as a pastor on the Australia Northern Pacific District.
GLOBAL CONCERNS—BODY OF CHRIST
Elections in India
Pray that the Lord’s will prevails when the results of government elections are tallied on May 16 in India. Pray for believers in the country, that they will show the love of Christ to all people they encounter.
Thanks for praying!
------------------------------------------------------
Information on the NMI Prayer Mobilization Line (PML) is in the public domain and may be used for newsletters, bulletins, etc. For a PRINTABLE VERSION of this newsletter, go to http://www.nazarenemissions.org/10026/story.aspx.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Mrs. Gail McCulley Honored with "Second Mile" Award
Gail McCulley was presented the "Second Mile" award Sunday, April 28, 2009, by her church, First Church of the Nazarene. This award is for those who go an extra mile and beyond in their service to the Lord's work.Pictured above with Gail is her husband and children.
Congratulations, Gail!!! You are a blessing!!!
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Sara Jenkins celebrates 85 years Sunday!
Sunday family and friends from three states gathered to celebrate the 85th birthday of Sara Jenkins. Sara, Sis. Jenkins to our congregation, shared her life story which was filled with many exciting events and people. Sara Jenkins is such a blessing to all who know her and we pray that the Lord will continue to use her as a blessing to our church and world!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Desperate Need for Crisis Care Kits!
Desperate Need for Crisis Care Kits
Thousands of Crisis Care Kits (CCKs) are made, stored, and distributed globally each year. CCKs are made by Nazarene volunteers for their brothers and sisters around the world who are recovering from devastating natural and man-made disasters. These kits are a tangible way for people to get involved in the disaster response process.
Each CCK is filled with basic hygiene products that provide a touch of comfort in the wake of life-altering catastrophes. They have been distributed after hurricanes and tsunamis, wildfires and earthquakes. They provide a glimmer of hope and a message of God’s love in a time of need.
Nazarenes have been very generous in collecting, packaging, and shipping Crisis Care Kits.
However, global circumstances of the recent past have left warehouses nearly empty with fewer than 300 remaining. There is a desperate need to replenish the store of ready CCKs to ensure a swift response to any potential disasters in the near future. Your gift of CCKs will be matched up to ten times through a matching grant. That is, your one Crisis Care Kit can be multiplied into ten!
Please motivate your congregation to collect and send Crisis Care Kits today. Together we can provide comfort and hope to people in need around the world.
For instructions on packing and shipping Crisis Care Kits, click here.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Goal Set for Food Drive!!
Our teens have set a goal of 500 cans of food by October 1 of 2009. There is an empasis for each month:
Please bring your canned food and place it in the bucket located in the foyer of the church. We will be delivering food to the All-Faith Center of Concern and they will distribute it to the needy.
More info coming!!
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