August 01, 2009

7/17/09

Praises

· Recently, our Seminary in Quito was a satellite station for the global NYI Convention. Delegates from Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela were able to participate from South America for the first time in the history of the Church of the Nazarene. To read the complete story, including testimonies and photos, go to www.andeanadventure.blogspot.com.

Prayer Requests

· Lift in prayer the Work & Witness team coming from Salem Fields, VA, who will be serving in Ecuador from 7/23-31. Pray also for the leaders as they organize the logistics for a large team of 38 members.

· Pray for our NILI students that have finished the summer semester and are traveling tomorrow to return to the States. This has been an outstanding group of positive students.

· Pray for our upcoming NILI students and professional students as they prepare to come to Quito for the fall semester. There are a few people still making last-minute decisions as they seek God’s will for their lives.

Missionary Celebrations:

· 7/19 Jon and Shirley Fischer’s anniversary

Continued Prayer Requests

· Jean (Shirley Fischer’s cousin) undergoing cancer treatments.

· Stan, Sherri, Mary & Landon Hall on Home Assignment through 8/18.

· Jon, Shirley & Krista Fischer on Home Assignment through 8/12.

· The Partners in Ministry sponsorship program for our Seminary students.

· NILI: recruiting students and building relationships with partnering universities.

· The leadership throughout Ecuador, Colombia and Venezuela as they seek to do God’s will.