10/26/07

Praises
• Praise God for the healthy new life of Abigail born yesterday (10/25) at 1:15 p.m. weighing 6 lbs 7 oz. Abigail is the daughter of Brianna Koneski and granddaughter of Craig and Gail Zickefoose. Gail sent in this prayer request: “Now begins the long process (6 weeks) of getting mother stable on her meds while learning to be a mother. We are praying for grace and patience. God is good.”

• The Ecuador national leadership team met in the town of Macas for their bi-monthly meeting last weekend. Macas is the main city of our jungle district. We spent Friday discussing assemblies and strategies for meeting our goals. On Saturday we held a leadership seminar where 40 pastors and lay leaders attended from that jungle district. The District Superintendents each preached in a different church on Saturday evening and then on Sunday morning as well. We give God the glory for not only a great time of fellowship among our national leadership but also for a time of support to the leadership and churches on that district.

Prayer Requests
• Nearly a year ago, we began praying for NAF Partner Diane Wright who damaged her knee and leg in a fall and underwent surgery and physical therapy. Praise God that she and her husband, Al, were able to come to Ecuador this past summer to serve! Now Al sent this update: “Last week Diane had surgery to remove 2 screws from her knee but ended up with some complications. The doctor found problems with the plate. He attempted to adjust it, but she will probably have one more surgery to remove the plate after the first of the year. We appreciate your continued prayers for her.”

• Let's pray for Jon, Shirley and Krista Fischer as they finish turning over their responsibilities in Venezuela to both missionaries and national leaders. They must finalize their packing to move to Ecuador and begin the visa process. All of these items are complicated, saying good-bye to friends of the past 15 years is difficult, and they need a special touch from the Lord during these coming weeks.

October Birthdays of our NAF Missionary Family:
16: Jon Fischer
26: Gail Zickefoose
28: Kim Haddon

Continued Prayer Requests
• NILI (Nazarene International Language Institute) beginning January 2008. Pray for the leadership, logistics and students.
• Venzuelen leadership in transition and the camp board members.
• Bruce & Cinda McKellips during the home assignment through mid-December and the logistics of relocating to Arizona.
• International Master’s Plan Convention in Cali, Colombia, from 11/1-4. For more information, go to www.nazareno.net.
• The leadership throughout Ecuador, Colombia and Venezuela as they seek to do God’s will.