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The Hamds Middle East
Pray for a retired Army general named Saiid and his wife, a Druze religious
woman. Saiid's wife is very interested in and open to the gospel. Also Naamat,
a close friend of the Hamds has been attacked spiritually by the Druze community.
Pray that she will continue to search for truth. A successful young businessman,
Mahmood, has just been hospitalized and had three minor surgeries. He is wondering
what life is about. They have also had an Arab Christian team distributing
material in a mountain city. Pray that God would allow the Hamds to follow
up with the many seekers. Robby has led an elderly man to the Lord. The man
is now experiencing family difficulty and Robby asks that we pray for the
man's perseverance. The Hamds admit to fatigue and request prayers for their
rest.
Clarence Wagner Israel
A suicide bomber detonated a bomb in a small lunch stand during the lunch
hour about a block and a half from the Bridges for Peace office in Jerusalem.
None of the Bridges for Peace staff were injured, and miraculously, no one
except the bomber himself was killed in the attack, though five were wounded.
The message about the attack ended by saying "We all know that God has
smiled on us today as He protected us from injury or death."
The Chackos India
Mathews is planning to be in the US in September and October and will be looking
for people with materials and knowledge to start a Montessori school program
in India. The Chackos are praying for workers to help them teach English,
Art, Music, Computers, and physical education in grades kindergarten through
12th and Bible in their Divinity School. They also have several proposed development
projects on the campus and with the people to whom they minister.
The Coxes Botswana, Africa
The Cox's baby is due on Sept. 28. Barbara reports that her pregnancy is going
well, with good pre-natal care at a clinic nearby. Pray for a man they've
met named Paul, who is not a Christian, nor is his helper, Ozias, but they
are very friendly and seem open to hearing about Jesus. Ozias asks lots of
questions, especially of the Cox's children, about why they would leave America
to live in Botswana. Pray for God's continued protection of the whole family.
Jeanette Dunse Malawi, Africa
Jeanette is slowly recovering from a severe case of malaria that required
hospitalization. The disease has left her very weak. Pray for Jeanette's speedy
recovery and for help with her work at the orphanage.
Chris Hena Kazakhstan
Providing health care is such a challenge there. Tuberculosis is a major health
problem. The unemployment is about 85% and hospital patients' families are
expected to provide their food since most hospitals no longer have meal service.
Health care is not free and families don't have the funds to purchase prescribed
medications. Even local physicians don't have the basic supplies they need
to care for patients. On a more positive note, Chris' secretary and the accountant
have accepted Jesus as their Lord and her language teacher has started studying
the Bible with the three of them as well. She will begin her "peanut
butter" evangelism with the children to feed their bodies and their spirits.
Chris asks people to come teach English as a second language, small business
start-up, share health information with local physicians, work with young
people and help at the orphanage with 78 children available for adoption.
Continue to pray for Chris' own health as it may be affected by the years
of radiation contamination there.
The Kuneys Honduras
The Kuneys and their children work in a village called Seis de Mayo offering
sewing, nutrition, child care and discipleship classes to young women in the
area. Pray that the 14 new students will receive Christ and that those touched
by the Lord through the efforts of a recent team would continue to grow.
Sunday Onuoha Nigeria
Pray for the political situation in Nigeria. The nation has a failing infrastructure,
poverty and vigilanteism are rampant, and local government elections have
been postponed indefinitely. The current president, Obasanjo, spends extended
periods of time out of the country and the lower house of their governing
body is calling for his resignation or impeachment. There will be another
presidential election in February, 2003. One of the candidates, named Rochas,
is a godly man who wants to help the people. Sunday Onuoha has become acquainted
with him and believes he is God's man for the job.
Allende, Mexico October, 2002
Pray that the Lord would supply members for a team from FUMC to help complete
the church in Allende that has been under construction for quite some time.
The Beises France
The Alpha course, offered in English, has the potential to reach people from
all parts of the globe who live in Paris. Everyone who attended the first
course, with one exception, received Christ as his or her savior. Gail, their
friend, is finding that more people want the Alpha course than she has leaders
to teach it!
The Shamblins Afghanistan
Donald arrived in Afghanistan on August 25th to teach English to the Cabinet
Members for at least 3 to 4 months and possibly longer. There are six men
in all on the team. Please pray he has opportunity to share the gospel and
wisdom as he does so. Pray as well for his health and the finances he will
need for his on-site expenses which will be about $1000 a month for food,
lodging and transportation. Remember the team members' families at home.
The Chandys Sri Lanka
Verghese has had trouble with his vision, which he says is improved to 85%
of normal, but needs more prayer for full recovery. Pray for space for all
the believers who come for worship at the New Covenant Church, which now has
three services each week for about 200. Also, pray for their efforts to start
a Christian radio station and recording studio for the area.
Morses Thailand, Burma, China
Pray that the church in China can acquire the adjacent property to expand
their ministry.
El Salvador October 5-12, 2002
Pray for the families who will be receiving the homes we will build in El
Salvador. We will likely be working in the Jayaque area, which had major damage
from the earthquakes in 2001. Pray for wisdom and a good working relationship
with our brothers and sisters in El Salvador.
The Banales Mexico
Audrey expects to be released by her doctor in a few months following her successful back surgery. Because of her surgery, Audrey and Jose had the opportunity to share the Gospel with a good friend who accepted Jesus as Lord. Praise God who works in all things! Additional surgery is anticipated for Audrey the end of September to repair her esophagus, which does not close properly causing reflux. Also, pray for the preparations underway for a VIM team from FUMC to work with the Banales. We are planning for a team to go to Mexico City in early 2003.
Faith Promise Missionaries
Pray for the continued safety of our Faith Promise missionaries and God's
favor for them. Pray for the effectiveness of their ministry and for their
families here and abroad.