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PRAISES:
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Church Growth
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During the
Nazarene 2012-2013 assembly year, 80% of the membership growth came from
7 of the 140 reporting world areas – Bangladesh, Benin, Brazil,
Guatemala, India, Mexico, and Mozambique. We praise God for the growth in
these world areas. And, while we know that God does not work the same way
in every location or in every time period, we also know that He is at
work around the world, day in and day out, to bring about His will in our
lives…another reason to give praise.
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Rich Visa
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During the course
of their work in any given country, missionaries often have to apply
again and again for a visa that allows them to stay in the country. We
praise the Lord that missionaries Dwight and Carolyn Rich have been
granted a resident visa for Ecuador. The Richs have worked as Nazarene
missionaries in Ecuador since 1985, and the resident visa is a permanent
one. Thank the Lord that they will no longer have to go through the visa
reapplying process.
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PRAY FOR:
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GLOBAL MINISTRY REQUESTS
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Medical
Missionary Work
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Improvising in
medical missionary work is a reality faced by missionary doctors
worldwide, and it is no different at Kudjip Nazarene Hospital. Click here to read an article by Erin Meier about what
happens when crucial supplies run out and patient’s needs remain. Pray
for the team at Kudjip in Papua New Guinea as they continue to be the
tangible hands and feet of Christ to those in need.
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Two New Families
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Two new families
arrived on the Asia-Pacific Region recently to join in the harvest in two
areas where few have heard the Good News. Please lift up these couples
and their children as they step out into the great adventure of
partnering with the Father in mission in cultures very different from
their own.
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Door of
Opportunity
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A door of
opportunity is open in South Asia for Nazarene JESUS Film teams. In the
next eight weeks, JESUS Film Harvest Partners (JFHP) has opportunity to
deliver 55 sets of equipment to waiting teams of nationals. Ask the Lord
to supply all that is needed so that the delivery of this equipment
becomes a reality. To read more about the specific needs related to this
request and about other prayer needs of JFHP, visit jfhp.org/prayer.
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Village Bandidos
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“…Some people in
the Southern Philippines villages are bandidos (bandits),” says Nazarene
radio producer Dionisio Talon. “But, they listen to our radio programs
and say they are blessed. Even one of the lady barangay officials (an
elected barrio leader) listens. Because they are interested in our
programs, we gave them a transistor radio and will continue face-to-face
meetings.” Pray for Pastor Talon and the other Nazarene broadcasters in
the Philippines, and around the world, as they produce and air messages
of hope and truth within their communities.
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From the NAF
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Please pray for these requests from the North Andean Field
(NAF) in South America (the NAF Field is the countries of Colombia,
Venezuela, and Ecuador):
- We praise the Lord that the Jimenez family got
their missionary visas for Ecuador this week. They are planning to
arrive in Ecuador on September 30. Pray for the family— Esdras,
Scarlet, Joshua, and Sara—as they say goodbye in Costa Rica, pack,
and travel to Quito.
- We request prayer for Rev. David Lemache in his
new role as Seminary President and for his wife Lucy as she is one
week away from the cesarean section to deliver their second child.
- Please pray for the wife of Pastor Eduardo Quiroz
in Guayaquil, Ecuador who is in critical condition and is waiting to
have an operation to drain excess liquid off her lungs. The hand of
the Lord has been upon her and during her previous radiation
treatments and we would ask for continued pray for her and her
family during this time. Pastor Eduardo is a pastor on the Coast
District.
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October
Missionary Prayer Focus
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The following names are of missionaries who Verne Ward,
director of Global Mission, will be praying specifically for during the
month of October. Please join Dr. Ward and NMI in lifting up the
following in prayer:
Davide and Tanya Cantarella, Russia
Michael and Diane Chapman, Papua New Guinea
David and Jodi Cooper, South Africa
Jason and Karen Courtney, Honduras
Monte and Bethany Cyr, Guatemala
Gavin and Jill Fothergill, Democratic Republic of the Congo
David and Lisa Johnson, Horn of Africa
Paul and Beatrice Mtambo, Zambia
Segundo and Lourdes Rimarachin, Peru
Margit and Christian Sarmiento, South America Region
Please remember to pray also for missionaries who serve in
creative access areas. While we can’t list their names here, ask God to
supply every one of their needs.
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Missionary
Prayer Focus
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The following names are of missionaries who Verne Ward,
director of Global Mission, will be praying specifically for during the
month of October. Please join Dr. Ward and NMI in lifting up the
following in prayer:
Davide and Tanya Cantarella, Russia
Michael and Diane Chapman, Papua New Guinea
David and Jodi Cooper, South Africa
Jason and Karen Courtney, Honduras
Monte and Bethany Cyr, Guatemala
Gavin and Jill Fothergill, Democratic Republic of the Congo
David and Lisa Johnson, Horn of Africa
Paul and Beatrice Mtambo, Zambia
Segundo and Lourdes Rimarachin, Peru
Margit and Christian Sarmiento, South America Region
Please remember to pray also for missionaries who serve in
creative access areas. While we can’t list their names here, ask God to
supply every one of their needs.
Missionary Prayer Focus
Please pray for the following requests sent in from missionaries who are
part of the September prayer focuses:
Doug and Jennifer Mann serving in Bulgaria
Ministry related - Please pray:
- That God would call the Bulgarian Church of the
Nazarene to prayer and fasting and for us to be unified under
Christ.
- That God would give members and visitors to our
churches a hunger for discipleship.
- That we would see spiritual growth through
prayer, fasting, and discipleship and that would lead to the growth
of churches and places where we have missions.
- That God would direct our church planting efforts
in the city of Varna (a new church plant) that will be spearheaded
by the Razgrad church.
- That God would help Dick and Cindy Phelps
(volunteers in Varna for the church plant) to settle well and
quickly.
- That God would continue to guide the process of
preparing to build the Sofia First Church of the Nazarene.
- That God would bless the new compassionate
ministries initiatives in the Montana church.
Personal - Please pray:
- That our kids would get off to a good start as
the school year begins.
- That God would continue to give us wisdom as we
balance ministry and family.
Erika Contreras, serving in Argentina
- Pray that the Lord will give me wisdom regarding
the work I am doing here in my area of mission. I really want to be
a person who reflects the heart of our Lord thru my work and my
life.
- Pray for me as I prepare to be ordained. I am
currently taking two courses that will help me reach this goal.
- Pray for my spiritual life, I am lonely at
times being so far away from my family, but God is faithful and He
is giving me a great family here in Argentina.
Maria and Danilo Carvalho, serving in Angola
- Pray that God continues to use us and fill us
with His presence and give us wisdom.
- Pray for our family, especially our children Rode
and Daniel, as they start one more year in the university—for their
spiritual life with God.
- Pray for safety on our travels.
- Pray for renewal of our visas.
- Pray that God would continue to give us His
wisdom and blessings in all the projects we have for Angola.
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District
Superintendents
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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 countries on the Mesoamerica
Region:
Dulces Nombres,
Mexico North
David Diaz, Mexico Northeast
Jorge Moncada, Mexico Northwest
Aner Ruiz, Mexico Oaxaca
Elias Betanzos, Mexico Oaxaca North West
Anselmo Jimènez Maldonado, Mexico Olmeca
Manuel Molina, Mexico Sierra Madre de Chiapas
Miguel Ceballos, Mexico South
Roberto López, Mexico South Border
Mario Suárez, Mexico South Pacific
Samuel Cadena, Mexico West
May the Lord add His blessing to the work of these district
superintendents.
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Board of General
Superintendents
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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
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BEREAVEMENT
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Family of Lois
Pass
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Retired
missionary, Lois Pass (88), passed away on September 17 at the Glenhaven
Retirement Centre in South Africa. Lois served as a missionary in South
Africa for 24 years. A memorial service will be held for her on Friday,
September 26 at the Retirement Center.
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Family of Nery
Maria Herazo
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Thank you for your
prayers in recent weeks for Nery Maria Herazo. She passed away on
September 16 after suffering from pulmonary cancer. Nery was the mother
of missionary José David Acosta who serves in Peru. While José David was
able to visit with his mom before she died, due to visa and flight
issues, he could not return home to Venezuela for his mother's burial.
Please keep him and his family in your prayers during this difficult
time.
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Family of
Rodrigo Badilla
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Rodrigo Badilla
was killed in a car accident in the early morning hours of September 18.
Rodrigo was the son of Juan Badilla who serves as the superintendent of
Chile's Bio Bio District. Please pray for the Badilla family during the
shock, pain, and grief of Roger's loss.
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