5/28/10

Praise

·      We praise God for our Spiritual Emphasis week at the Seminary.  Rev. Grisel Blaya, Rector of the Nazarene Seminary in Cuba, was our speaker.  The students sought spiritual renewal and a fresh encounter with the Holy Spirit.

·      This week we received good reports from people that we’ve been praying for recently:

·      From the Meza family regarding Clara’s father who recently suffered an embolism:  He is home and is recovering after spending several days in Intensive Care.  Thank you for your prayers.

·      From Al Wright regarding his son, Del, and his sister, Anita:  Del’s doctor is hopeful that amputation will not happen.  The infection has apparently been with him for quite some time, possibly a virus.  Del expressed extreme thankfulness for all of the prayers of the NAF partners.  He admits that prayer has been the answer, and he is a lot less negative about his future.  Also, Anita had her first radiation treatment today.  Her prognosis is very good.  Thank you for your continuing prayer for both of them.

·      From Greg Hall regarding his father who is recovering from a stroke:  He is getting around with a walker and wheel chair.  Mentally, he is fine.

·      From Rev. James Higginbotham:  Thanks so much for your prayers.  Surgeons were successful in removing all the cancer tissue, a kidney, and as a side result, I lost my spleen.  I have gotten great reports so far.  PTL!!  God Bless.

Prayer Requests

·      Pray for safe travels as Dwight & Carolyn Rich finish their Home Assignment and return to Quito on 6/4.

·      Lift in prayer our two ministry interns from MNU that are serving in Quito this summer:  Amber Rhoades and Caitlin Gardner.  They arrive on 6/1.

·      Remember our Seminary students who are serving in our local churches as a part of their ministry responsibilities.  Pray that these churches will be fortified, that the students will develop the gifts, and that they gain much ministry experience.

·      Pray for our Seminary Rector, Freddy Guerrero, who will travel to Venezuela at the end of this much to teach in the licenciatura program (equivalent to the 4^th year in college).

Missionary Celebrations

5/23            Dana & Sherry Howard’s anniversary

6/1            Candace Howard’s birthday

Prayer for Summer Teams

·      The Mount Vernon Nazarene University team will work at the Palora church and participate in other events from 5/27-6/7.  The NILI students and staff will join this team as well.  Jen Staudt is the missionary leading this team.

·      A team from Springhill, KS, will work in the Mendez church from 5/28-6/6.  Jon & Shirley Fischer are the missionaries leading this team.

·      A team of youth from Grand Rapids (MI) Fellowship will work on the Atapo Santa Elena church in the Riobamba area from 6/11-19.  Jon & Shirley Fischer are the missionaries leading this team.

·      A Pasadena, TX, team will work on the Sierra Centro District Center in Riobamba from 7/2-12.  Jon & Shirley Fischer are the missionaries leading this team.

·      A team from Calgary, Canada, will work on the Costa District Center in Guayaquil as well as two churches and hold some children’s ministry events.  They will be working from 7/15-27.  Dana & Sherry Howard are the missionaries leading this team.

·      A Jesus Film Harvest Partners team will hold Jesus Film showings and visit churches planted through the Jesus Film ministry in Cali, Colombia, from 7/17-21 and then in Ecuador from 7/22-27.  Dwight & Carolyn Rich are the missionaries leading this team.

·      A KidzTown team is coming August 8-21 to work in the Sierra Centro District (Riobamba area) holding various children’s ministry events and equipping national leaders in children’s ministry.  Dana & Sherry Howard are the missionaries leading this team.

Continued Prayer Requests

·      The new churches being planted by our Seminary staff and students.

·      Two of our Nazarene schools experiencing economic challenges.  The leadership teams need God’s wisdom and direction.

·      The political tensions between the countries of the North Andean Field.

·      Marilyn Cummings who is recovering from cancer.

·      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.

5/21/10

Praise

·     The Halls are thankful for your prayers regarding their vehicle situation for Home Assignment this summer.  It looks like they have a good solution, and they are especially thankful to the NAF partner who is helping them.

Prayer Requests

·     A new semester of NILI began today!  The summer session is very intense regarding academics and cultural adjustments due to the shortened timeframe.  Please keep our students and our staff in your prayers.

·     Continue praying for Del Wright, son of volunteers Al & Diane Wright. He is facing an amputation of his arm at the shoulder after many years of surgeries.

·     Lift in prayer the teams scheduled for this summer to work/minister in Ecuador. Pray that the Lord will be glorified in everything that is done, that the Lord will work through the team members, and that lives will be changed in both cultures.

• The Mount Vernon Nazarene University team will work at the Palora church and participate in other events from 5/27-6/7.  The NILI students and staff will join this team as well.  Jen Staudt is the missionary leading this team.

• A team from Springhill, KS, will work in the Mendez church from 5/28-6/6.  Jon & Shirley Fischer are the missionaries leading this team.

• A team of youth from Grand Rapids (MI) Fellowship will work on the Atapo Santa Elena church in the Riobamba area from 6/11-19.  Jon & Shirley Fischer are the missionaries leading this team.

• A Pasadena, TX, team will work on the Sierra Centro District Center in Riobamba from 7/2-12.  Jon & Shirley Fischer are the missionaries leading this team.

• A team from Calgary, Canada, will work on the Costa District Center in Guayaquil as well as two churches and hold some children’s ministry events.  They will be working from 7/15-27.  Dana & Sherry Howard are the missionaries leading this team.

• A Jesus Film Harvest Partners team will hold Jesus Film showings and visit churches planted through the Jesus Film ministry in Cali, Colombia, from 7/17-21 and then in Ecuador from 7/22-27. Dwight & Carolyn Rich are the missionaries leading this team.

• A KidzTown team is coming August 8-21 to work in the Sierra Centro District (Riobamba area) holding various children’s ministry events and equipping national leaders in children’s ministry. Dana & Sherry Howard are the missionaries leading this team.

Continued Prayer Requests

·     The father of Clara Meza as he recovers from recent surgery after suffering an embolism in his head.  Clara is a missionary serving in Colombia.
·     The five new churches being planted by our Seminary staff and students.
·     Dwight & Carolyn Rich on Home Assignment in the States from 4/5-6/4.
·     Two of our Nazarene schools experiencing economic challenges.  The leadership teams need God’s wisdom and direction.
·     The political tensions between the countries of the North Andean Field.
·     Rev. James Higginbotham who is battling cancer.
·     Al Wright’s sister who is undergoing cancer treatments.
·     Greg Hall’s father who is recovering from a stroke.
·     Marilyn Cummings who is recovering from cancer.
·     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.