Missions’ Prayer Sheet for April 2013
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Prayer is Your Missionaries Greatest Need! April, 2013
Our Retired Missionaries – several of them still get some financial support from our Church
Virgil and Dolores Bunjer, Baptist Mid-Missions, now living at Ottumwa, IA, (former GermanChurch Planters, now ministering to missionary retirees) Bursitis pain caused Virgil to curtail his activities this past month. Shots have helped somewhat. Hopefully, he got to see the German Pastor and family before they had to return to the Church there! Virgil asks that we pray for believers and missionaries in the Central African Republic. The Rebels there are making it a DANGEROUS place to be.
Louis and Bernice Miller, retired builders, living at Manning need our prayers and encouragement. Contact them: c/o The Manning Plaza, 410 Main St.Manning, IA51455, or e-mail plazaresident@mrhcia.com , and put in the subject line: Louis and Bernice Miller.
Allen and Marilyn Adler, Native American ministry, Townsend, MT
Joan Nichols, living in Ankeny, formerly serving in Latin America
Wyzetta Titus, widow of Gerald Titus serving the homebound in her area of VA was able to visit her Iowa and Omaha families recently. She continues to minister to the homebound individuals. Pray for Marie, Wyzetta’s neighbor. She professes to know Christ but due to her work on Sundays hasn’t attended church for some time.
The Dean Buttons, former Builders, now located at Marshalltown, IA
Lois Wantoch serving in her Church in NE after years on the Amazon
Bonnie Abbas, actively “retired” in Chile, S. A.
Missionaries We Support Financially and with Prayer
Norman and Susan Smith family soon returning to Japan seeking to build bridges to individuals/establish Churches– www.smithlife.net are delighted to be back in Japan, although they have a one bedroom apartment at present with no chairs and two tiny folding tables. Their car is parked 20 minutes away. Praise God for two very positive contacts with two men who show an interest in future Bible Study!
Darrel, Lori, Stephanie, and Stacy Jingst, EBI (Spanish Literature Publication) in Sebring, FL Weddings are approaching! Pray for the growing family!
Mike and Peggy Carr, Missionary Builders at work in MI at CBM’s home office, now building on the Columbus, WI project. Pray Mike as he balances the finish of the Wisconsin project with the beginning of the CO project (MountainShadowsBaptistChurch). Peggy’s dad continues to fight cancer. Pray also for the Smith family on the Carr’s crew. Their new baby is to come in May and Liz remains on complete bed rest.
Dan and Peggy Whitcher, Church Planting and Development Cordinator, Baptist Mid-Missions. Follow them: www.danandpeggy.com
Brad and Marie Hansen and family, Baptist Church Planters, Bussey, IA
Dennis and Peggy Robinson, CBM, Missionary Builders,
Ron and Kathleen Weber soon to be reporting to their Churches and the “retiring” after starting 11 Churches with ABWE in Brazil It took 33 hrs. of travel time and a cat and baggage adventure (See their letter on missionary map.), but the Webers are with family out in NJ. They are hearing good news from the latest Church plant back in Brazil. Saying goodbyes were difficult. Pray for them now as they travel to report to their supporting Churches and adjust to a change of pace. Pray their house in Brazil will rent and eventually sell so that they can purchase here. (Address: c/o Elma Achenbach, 39 Everett’s Rd., Ringoes, NJ08551).
Ed and Cheryl Bunt, CBMChurch Planters, Danville, IA
Pete and Darla Ringleberg, CBM Home Office – in MI
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Missionaries We Support With Prayer
Lars and Phyllis Wessberg – Missionary Evangelism with C.O.M.E. Three close loved ones of Lars and Phyllis went to be with the Lord in the last 20 months! Now they are back on the evangelism trail. Pray for thie IA, IL, and FL meetings as they end out spring. Pray for travel safety.
Steve and Kelley Frerichs, Church Planters in Lima, Peru
Stephen and Cathy King temporarily serving in the printing ministry as they anticipate going to Scotland
Blane and Kelly Barfknecht family, Church Planters with BCP, ChalcoHillsBaptistChurch in the Omaha area of NE Check out the website: www.chalcohillsbaptist.com
Lucas and Kimberly Warner, serving in Romania with Baptist Mid-Missions Check out the progress: www.facebook.com/WarnersinRomainia
The Barry Farlow family, in Brazil, serving with Baptist Mid-Missions See: www.thefarlows.com They have had their furlough interview at BMM headquarters. They found out they are only at 75% of their support. Pray that as they speak in new churches they can reach 100% and be back in Brazil in order to leave next Feb. for the new school year starting in March. Pray for their son, Luke. God is working in his heart!
The James Taylors (www.taylors4brazil.blogspot.com ) in BrazilThey report that they are busy with the basics: Bible Studies, visitation, etc. Pray for Cristiano and his family, a lady they met at the park, and one of their newer neighbors. Pray for open doors in conversations and well as a hunger for the gospel in the hearts of these folks. The Church is being organized. Believers are signing the covenant and those who are saved and baptized will now participate in forming the constitution and by-laws.
Ken and Sharon Loveall, preaching and teaching in Peru’s Andes Mountains
The Boyds to Colombia with ABWE Visit: www.BoydHome.com.
Henry John family with Baptist Mid-Missions serving in their native India Henry has been on a trip to India. Pray that great things have been accomplished and that he has travel safety back to IA.
Pat and Bonnie Ryal medical missionaries Nicaragua with ABWE – Their return to Nicaragua after treatment for his kidney stones was delayed, but pray that Dr. Ryal can soon be back working the clinics as he is so eager to do.
Dan and Karis Mapes and family on furlough from Ghana, West Africa, with Baptist Mid-Missions To get their e-mail updates: dkdcgh@mapesghana.com .
George and Dottie Hatfield, Campus Ministries at ISU in AmesVisit: http://ghatfield.ebm.org – Pray for N and T. Both are asking intellectual questions after discussions in the family groups. Albert had his third check-up on his broken arm. Healing is progressing, and he continues to ask good questions. The end of the semester draws near, so pray especially for salvation decisions. Dottie has been fighting an infection. Pray that she gains strength against it.
Rhonda Green, RN, Micronesian Medical Missions, Baptist Mid-Missions, Guam
Paul and Joyce Oetken, CBM Home Office The behind-the-scenes work on the building projects continues at the home office. CO, FL, IL, AL, WI, will be the states where the next half-dozen projects will get built by the builders. The Oetkens rejoice that one of their supporting Churches increased their support. However, some other supporters have cut back. Pray especially for these missionaries that are so vital, but not so visible, that their needs also will be supplied.
Ben and Katie Wooster, on deputation as CBM missionary builders – Check out the mission’s new website: www.cbmoffice.org . Pray that their support level will grow the $2459.30 a month that is needed for them to move to the work site with other builders!
Anna Beth Wivell with Baptist Mid-Missions, translator, heading to Chad in Africa View her blog: www.annabethwiv.com It is HOT! Pray she can adjust. Rains and somewhat cooler days come in another month. She is studying the Sara Kaba Dem language and learning more about translation from experienced individuals. Pray for Dr. Joy as she goes on furlough.
Timothy and Jane Silcott family with COME bringing an evangelistic outreach to small Churches. Check out www.silcottministries.com
Pat and Wendy Campbell, Baptist Mid-Missions, Missionaries to Peru
The Phillips Family, TeamChurch Planters in Chicagoland with BaptistChurch Planters. Visit www.phillips5.net They are settling in and have had some new contacts. Pray for the church plant team – that they will be strong and like-minded. Pray especially for Angie, a co-worker, with whom an opportunity to share the gospel may come to be.
Mark and Leslie Boyd and family, Missionaries to Germany – Mark and Leslie are both in language classes again. Pray for them both as they have a language exam Friday, April 26th! The Church they are attending unanimously voted to move because the size of the congregation has exceeded the size of the current facilities. Pray for a unified transition to a new location. Pray for their neighbor who has many questions. “Thank you so much for your prayers!” This was repeated this month by so many of the missionaries we heard from!
John and Bev Leonard, Baptist Mid-Missions, in Brazil – Check out: www.prayforjohn.com SPECIAL REQUEST FROM JEANNE LEONARD, JOHN ANDBEV’’S DAUGHTER: SHE HOPES TO JOIN A GROUP OF FOUR OTHER FAITH STUDENTS FOR A TRIP TO ENCOURAGE HER FOLKS IN CAJAMAR, BRAZIL. VBS, PAINTING, BUILDING PEWS, TRACT DISTRIBUTION, VISITATION, SPECIAL MUSIC, AND GIVING OF TESTIMONIES WOULD BE THEIR ACTIVITIES OVER THEIR WEEKS THERE STARTING IN MAY. SHE IS FLUENT IN THE LANGUAGE AND WOULD ACT AS INTERPRETER. SHE NEEDS $1500. A GIFT OF ANY AMOUNT WOULD BE APPRECIATED. SEE THE MISSIONARY BULLETIN BOARD IN THE HALLWAY FOR DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO SEND YOUR TAX DEDUCTIBLE GIFT, HELPING WITH JEANNE’S MISSIONS TRIP!
David and Patti West, Gospel Mission of S.A., anticipating “training nationals in Argentina and Chile” Daughter, Rose, moved back to this area. Pray for her as she looks for work. Dave will have to stop working at Menards to make the upcoming deputations schedule. Pray for the family as they have to move out of their home and relocate also. “It is a great help to know that there are those who are praying for us.” Pray that their van continues to run well for all the miles ahead of them.
The Tylavskys – Church Planters with CBM The Lord helped them to locate a trailer and a projector! Their schedule for 2013 is nearly full! Pray that their support will reach 50% by year’s end.
Joy Akkermann with Baptist Mid-Missions headed to the jungles of Peru –
LET’S PRAY, GIVE, AND GO TO OUR NEIGHBORS AND CO-WORKERS! IF WE AREALL FAITHFUL IN OUR TASK, THE JOB WILL GET DONE! Pray for FBBC and Seminary students as they complete the school year, the online Bible study for kids at www.iToadU.com , Shepherd’s Home, Alpha Women’s Center, our KJAN Radio Broadcast and our website: www.fbcbrayton.org , IARBC statewide ministries, Baptist Children’s Home Ministries, and Memorial Christian Hospital in Bangladesh. Pray for preparations for camp this summer at IRBC. Pray for the Jews. Pray for Israel! Pray for our Patch Club and Compass Ministry—the end of the year program preparations. Pray for our Men’s Prayer Breakfasts! VBS planning is underway. Start inviting. Don’t stop praying!
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