Posted on February 1, 2012
BECAUSE YOU PRAYED – On November 23, Allen and Marilyn Andrews asked for prayer regarding finances for a trip to Bolivia to renew their visas, which can only be done in a port of entry, not through a consulate. On January 25 Marilyn wrote, “We are pleased to report that monies have come in to our ministry account and we have sufficient and more than tickets will cost! Thank you for praying! We are in the process of planning our trip.” Praise the Lord.
SIM BOTSWANA – The mission is actively looking for people willing to give two or more years of service in Botswana in the following areas: a public relations manager, outreach coordinators for two schools, an early childhood development trainer, a fundraising manager, a human resources manager, a care ministry Christian counselor/trainer, a housing and logistics supervisor, and two aviation mechanics. Pray that the Lord will touch the hearts of those able to fill these needed positions.
RICK & CAROL CALENBERG (USA) – Praise for the successful completion of five weeks of ministry in Nigeria by Rick and the team from the US. Praise that Rick was able to participate in four day-long conferences, speaking to 300 pastors and giving out 58 MP3 players. Praise also for the way four women students from Moody/Spokane were able to minister to orphans and needy women. Pray for Rick as he now faces a busy schedule here at home, and pray that the team members will be able to communicate their mission experience effectively.
BRIAN & RUTH CLARK (SIM International) – Pray for wisdom for Brian and others at the SIM Board of Governors' financial meetings currently being held in Sydney, Australia. Pray also for safety in travel and strength and health for Ruth while he is away.
ROB & NANCY CONGDON (South Sudan) – Praise for an effective time with 20 Mabaan church leaders planning for the health project. Praise also that God is at work even in this difficult time in Sudan history. Pray as the Congdons go to Nairobi for planning sessions with the mission leadership team to lay out the way forward; as well as 12 days of intensive medical review and conference time with colleagues from around the world.
BARK & CARLEEN FAHNESTOCK (US Retirees) – Praise for a recent opportunity to share the truth of the gospel with the Nyangatom, a tribe in the remote southern region of Ethiopia. Praise for their hunger to know God. Pray that, as they plan another trip to these people soon, many of them will come to know the Lord. Pray that God will send workers into this area who will stay and make disciples.
BOB & CAROL GIVENS (Bolivia) – Pray for the Givens as they minister at Carachipampa Christian School. Pray for strength as they prepare for classes and wisdom as they face classroom challenges, such as disobedience, differing learning styles, and personal and family crises. Pray that chapel times, for which Bob is responsible, will effectively meet the needs of the students. Pray also for wisdom regarding their ministry focus for the coming school year.
BERT & ELAINE HAAGA (Niger) – Praise that the new Danja Fistula Center will be opening on February 11. Pray for all the preparations for the ribbon-cutting ceremonies and meal currently in process. The surgical team plans to begin surgeries February 6-10. Pray for wisdom and skill for the team, for physical healing for the women, and for the acceptance of the gospel as it is presented to them. Also, pray for justice in a court case against the Danja Center for Health and Leprosy initiated by a former employee.
JEFF & FIONA HAHN (SIM International) – Praise that, through a recent exploratory trip Jeff took along with others, Spain is a new country opening to SIM. “The kingdom needs are great and our mission can serve both to help mobilize missionaries called to Spain and to place missionaries from Spain in vital ministries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.” Pray for God to bless the new partnerships forming in Spain.
JEREMY & ONA LAMOTTE (Nepal) - Next week, February 6-10, they are planning to do a CHE (Community Health Evangelism) training course in Dadeldhura. Pray that God would direct who He wants to be there, and that He would create a desire in those who attend to reach out to the surrounding villages.
TOM & RAMONDA LUNSFORD (USA/Ethiopia) – Praise that Tom was issued a 30-day extension on his Ethiopian visa and that the Lunsfords arrived safely at Durame Mission School. Pray that their “Missionary Living Course” will be an encouragement to the 57 Ethiopian missionary students, many of whom have suffered so much in their faithful cross-cultural ministry. Pray that they will communicate effectively as they share from God’s Word and their experiences, both in classes and informally.
ANTHONY & NANCY PETRILLO (Transformational Education Network) – Praise for the provision of a dozen laptop computers for Nigeria that have already been delivered in time to be used for upcoming training. Pray that God will provide money to purchase a vehicle for Christie, the Nigeria Department Head and Dean of the first computer school, to help her meet the needs of growing ministry opportunities and responsibilities.
STEVEN & KARI JO SHEPHARD (Nigeria) – Continue to pray for safety for all missionaries in northern Nigeria. Pray for safe travel for the two men from MedSend (the organization that is paying Steven's medical school loans), who are on a brief tour visiting some grant recipients in Africa. Pray that God will give them ability to see and process the great and many physical and spiritual needs. Also, pray for safe travel next week for Steven as he flies to Kenya for 10 days to attend a continuing medical education conference.
DWIGHT & MIRIAM SINGER (Nigeria) – Pray for economic stability and security in Nigeria and Plateau State where JETS (Jos ECWA (Evangelical Church Winning All) Theological Seminary) is located. Pray that Miriam may be able to adjust her schedule of current responsibilities to be involved in the counseling center at the seminary. Pray for comfort and provision for the family of a JETS alumnus who was killed while he was on duty as chaplain with the Nigerian Army.
LUKE & RUTH SCHROEDER (Philippines) – Praise for completion of the recording of the New Testament in the Sinama language with many contributing and at least six different dialects being represented. Pray that this tool will be distributed widely and used frequently by both believers and non-believers. Pray for the technicians in the US who are preparing the recording, after which listening groups will be implemented.
JOHN & FAITH SOLT (Zambia) – In 2011, John flew over 180 hours, taking 200 passengers to their destinations and saving them 600-800 hours of driving. Praise God for safety! Pray for safety now in flying through the thunderstorm season. Pray also for the neighborhood girls and boys as they memorize Scripture. Pray that the roof on the local church building will be completed.
MARK & LEIGH TANQUIST (Senegal) – Praise for the Lord’s faithfulness and the privilege of seeing God working in the lives of villagers, as well as the students and adults who helped in Dakar Academy’s recent outreach weekend. Pray for wisdom and direction for Mark in his part in planning the upcoming Spiritual Life Conference, April 4-7. Pray also for protection from violent burglaries recently taking place in their neighborhood, and for orderly and peaceful national elections scheduled for February 26.
JIM & MARY VANDERWAL (Ethiopia) – Pray for good working relations between the mission and government officials. Pray that several orders for parts for the printing press, for which they have been waiting since December, will arrive soon. Pray also that they will be able to finish training publishing and press employees and complete equipment repairs before returning for home assignment.
DANIEL & MARY VOGT (Malawi) – Praise for the provision of a more permanent home for the family and pray for a good "settling in time" this week. Praise also for good connections they are making with people in children’s ministry. Pray that Daniel and Mary will be disciplined in their continuing language study, even while looking forward to future ministry with children.
