Prayer Mobilization Line for Wednesday, 30 April 2014

Prayer Mobilization Line for Wednesday, 30 April 2014
Prayer Mobilization Line: The following are praise reports and prayer requests from Nazarene Missions International for Wednesday, 30 April 2014
"I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint."(Jeremiah 31:25 NLT)

PRAISES: 

Al Kessler
  Thank you for your prayers for Al Kessler. While he did suffer a heart attack during a procedure recently, praise be to God, he is on the mend and went home from the hospital on April 22. Al’s wife, Sharon, says, “Words cannot express our appreciation for the love, prayer support, encouragement, emails, and contacts during this time.” Please keep Al in your prayers for a complete recovery. Sharon is the NMI president of the Mid-Atlantic District and director of the Fawn Grove Compassion Center.

PRAY FOR: GLOBAL MINISTRY REQUESTS 

USA Tornadoes
  Please be in prayer for the people whose lives have been torn apart by tornadoes that hit several areas of the U.S.A. this week. Nazarene Compassionate Ministries (NCM) is assessing all situations and implementing a long-term response plan. To learn how you can help, click here. This link will also take you to the NCM April 28 press release which has information about Nazarene congregations directly impacted by the storms. Larry Bollinger, director of NCM says, “We’re asking for prayer for those who are experiencing grief and trauma. We also ask for prayer and support for local churches as they begin the steps of walking alongside community members on a path toward long-term recovery.” 
Paris Congregations
  The building where three Nazarene congregations met for worship in Paris, France, was sold recently. However, the congregations saw the sale of their church building as an opportunity to develop a new vision and take the Gospel to other parts of the city.  Pray for these congregations as they begin ministry in new areas of Paris. You can read the whole story in the NCN News article by clicking here. 

May Missionary Prayer Focus

  Each month, Verne Ward, director of Global Mission, writes to and prays for a specific group of missionaries. Please join Dr. Ward in praying for the following during the month of May:
Klaus and Martina Arnold, Switzerland
Jerry and Cynthie Bishop, United Kingdom
Ruthie Cordova, Guatemala
John and Sandy Cunningham, United States
Chad and Amanda Duerre, Ecuador
Katie Early, United Kingdom
Tim and Michelle Eby, Senegal
Brad and Nancy Firestone, Eurasia Region
Hiram and Alba Galvez, Panama
Chuck and Joanne Nicholson, United States
Obotte and Hellen Wellington, Malawi
Kent and Kathleen Pelton, Thailand
Liliana Radziszewski, Argentina 
Please remember to also pray for missionaries who serve in secured or creative access areas. 

District Superintendents

  Over the next several months, NMI will publish the names and place of ministry for Nazarene district superintendents. Please join us in praying for these individuals who God has called to shepherd pastors and churches around the world. 
Today’s district superintendents are from some of the countries on the Africa Region:
Emanuel Araujio, Cape Verde
Prao Kouakou, Cote d’Ivorie Central
Yao Djedje, Cote d’Ivorie South
Jacques Bailbanga*, Dem. Rep. of the Congo Central North Kivu
Wanjabose Rwananiye, Dem. Rep. of the Congo Rutshuru/Masisi
Menelwata Munyololo, Dem. Rep. of the Congo South Kivu
Hermenelgilde Mayungana, Dem. Rep. of the Congo West
Mario Martinez, Equatorial Guinea
Daniel Esono, Equatorial Guinea 
May the Lord add His blessing to the work of these district superintendents.
*Please see the Bereavement request below for District Superintendent Jacques Balibanga on the loss of his son.

Board of General Superintendents 

  Please pray for the ministry and safety of the General Superintendents as they travel this month: 
Jerry D. Porter
J. K. Warrick
Eugénio Duarte
David W.Graves
David A. Busic
Gustavo A. Crocker

HEALTH-RELATED REQUESTS 

Manuel Lima
  Missionary Manuel Lima suffered a heart attack on April 22 while in Ecuador for a conference. He was hospitalized in the ICU but was well enough to be released on April 27. He is awaiting a doctor’s appointment on April 30 to see if he is ok to fly home. Pray that Manuel is healed enough to go home soon and continue the path to a full recovery. He and his wife, Lidia, serve in Brazil.

BEREAVEMENT

Family of Leonel Pulido
  Leonel Pulido was accidently shot in the head at his place of employment last week. He was hospitalized and in a coma for several days until he passed away on April 28. His father is a Nazarene pastor in the Philippines. Pray for the Pulido family during this tragic time of loss and grief.
Family of Le Bon Balibanga
  On April 19 Le Bon Balibanga passed away from typhoid. He was the 18-year-old son of Jacques Katambu Balibanga, the superintendent for the North Kivu District in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Please pray for the family during this time of grief. (Le Bon’s father, Jacques Balibanga, is one of the district superintendents we are praying for this week – see list above.)

Thank you for praying. 

The greatest tragedy of life is not unanswered prayer, but unoffered prayer.--F.B. Meyer*[*F.B. Meyer was a pastor and evangelist in England and was involved in ministry and inner city mission work on both sides of the Atlantic.]
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