Global Nazarene Mission’s Prayer Mobilization Line – Wednesday, 22
January 2014 “For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord,
"plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a
future."--Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
PRAISES:
Church Bus
The Russian Embassy in Cuba gave a 29-passenger bus to the Church
of the Nazarene in Cuba recently. Cuban Nazarenes prayed for years for a newer,
bigger bus to replace the one they had that was old, had many miles and limited
seating. Just before Christmas 2013, the paperwork was completed for the
vehicle to be transferred to the Nazarene Church in Cuba. We thank the Russian
Embassy for their generosity and we praise God for His continued faithfulness
to provide. To read the whole story in NCN News, click here.
PRAY FOR:
GLOBAL MINISTRY REQUESTS
Jara - Missionary Prayer Focus
Please pray for these requests received from Trino and Anna
Jara, missionaries who serve in Armenia and who are also part of the January
Prayer Focus:
Please join Trino and Anna in praying for:
The Armenia District—its pastors, church members, youth and children
ministries!
District Assembly—for safe travels to all people coming!
Youth Leadership Retreat
Yerevan Church—we will start church services on Sunday mornings
under Trino’s leadership
Children and Youth Camps—Especially for leaders and their
preparation!
Church Registration—this is our goal in 2014. We need to pray
and fast for the Lord to give us the people needed to legally register our
church.
Finances—for the handling of finances with honesty and integrity
from all leaders involved in managing different church funds!
For pastor Hamlet who will be ordained in the next district
assembly—For God to give him wisdom and strengthen his commitment to serve God
and His church.
Our Marriage—we have been married one year and God has been
gracious and faithful to us. We enjoyed our first year together, but we still
have many kilometers ahead of us!
For the pastors and leaders in the Commonwealth of Independent
States and our task of reconciling people with God, This is the core value of
our ministry, of course without forgetting our Christian, missional and life of
Holiness.
For our Regional and Global Child Development responsibilities—we
have different projects and goals and we pray that they are in accordance with
God's will. Please pray for thousands of children coming every day to our Child
Development centers in all the world areas. Especially pray for the schools in
Middle East, that the Lord will provide the finances that are needed to
operate. Also please pray for the safety and protection of all the kids we are
working with against any kind of abuse that could hinder their future. Pray for their families and communities.
Daily Prayer Plan for the Persecuted Church*
The following is a weekly prayer plan you can choose to follow
for people who are persecuted because of their faith in Jesus Christ: Blessed
are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom
of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely
say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because
great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the
prophets who were before you.-—Matthew 5:10:12
Sunday: Serenity – Philippines 4:6-7. Pray for a peaceful,
trusting heart.
Monday: Maturity – Philippians 4:8. Pray for a deepening faith
and knowledge of God.
Tuesday: Tenacity – James 1:12. Pray for perseverance despite
difficult or dangerous circumstances.
Wednesday: Wisdom – Matthew 10:16. Pray for wisdom about when to
share a testimony and when to remain quiet.
Thursday: Thanksgiving – Colossians 2:6-7. Pray that a spirit of
thankfulness, rather than bitterness, grows.
Friday: Friends – Ecclesiastes 4:12. Pray for true friends that
will encourage and inspire.
Saturday: Safety – Psalm 91:9-16. Pray for God’s protection of
Christians in the Persecuted Church.
*From Out of Africa – The Africa Region’s e-newsletter.
Board of General Superintendents
Please pray for the ministry and safety of the General Superintendents
as they travel this month:
Dr. Jerry Porter
Dr. J.K. Warrick
Dr. Eugenio Duarte
Dr. David Graves
Dr. David Busic
Dr. Gustavo Crocker
HEALTH-RELATED REQUESTS
Juanita Pate—UPDATE
Thank you for praying for Juanita Pate last week as she underwent
surgery to repair a broken hip. The surgery went well and continued prayers are
appreciated for Juanita’s full recovery. She is a retired missionary who served
in South Africa.
BEREAVEMENT
Family of Fae Hendrix
Retired missionary, Fae Hendrix passed away on January 16. Fae,
together with her late husband, Spurgeon, served for 38 years in Argentina,
Cuba, Chile, and Uruguay. Visitation will be followed by a service on January
21 at Olathe College Church in Kansas. Fae's daughter, Norma Brunson, is a retired
missionary and her granddaughter, Robin Radi, is currently serving in South
America. Fae's son, the late Ray Hendrix, served as the head of World Mission
Broadcast and World Mission Literature for the denomination. Thank you for
praying for the Hendrix family.
Family of Lenora Pease
Retired missionary Lenora Pease passed away on January 14.
Lenora, together with her late husband, William, served for 29 years in India
and Jamaica. A memorial service will be held at the Calgary First Church of the
Nazarene on January 25th. Please pray for the Pease family as they process the
passing of Lenora.
Family of Mary Orjala
Mary Orjala passed away on January 11. Mary, with her late
husband, Paul, served as missionaries for 17 years in Haiti and France. Her
memorial service will be January 25, 2014 in Olathe, Kansas, at College Church
of the Nazarene. Please pray for the Orjala family during this time.
Condolences may be sent to the family in care of Randy and Lorie (Orjala)
Beckum - lbeckum@mnu.edu.
Thank you for praying.
"I have so much to do that I shall spend the first three
hours in prayer."--Martin Luther
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Contact Information:
Nazarene Missions International
17001 Prairie Star Parkway
Lenexa, KS 66220 United States
Phone: (913)577-2970
Fax: (913)577-0861
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