Prayer Requests and Praise

8/19/11

2011-08-19T18:09:00.000-07:00

Praise

·     We praise the Lord for the National NYI Congress this past weekend. 60 young people gathered to be inspired and trained on how to reach "urban tribes." These are some of the many cultures that are found around the world today among young people—youth who are often ignored and not reached with the gospel message.

New Prayer Requests

·     Please pray for the Ladies Ministry meeting taking place this weekend on the Seminary campus. Around 140 ladies have gathered together for Friday and all-day Saturday. It is part of our new Disciples in Ministry program where women are being trained to minister to women.

·     Please pray for Rev. Hernán Puga as he returns to Ecuador from Venezuela. He has preached at two of our Venezuela camps during the past two weeks for adolescents and the family camp.

·     Please pray for Rev. Jean David Larochelle as he will travel from Ecuador to Venezuela on Monday to preach at the Venezuelan Youth Camp next week. Jean David has been sick this week and we want to pray for God's touch upon him physically and then as he ministers to our youth in Venezuela.

Continued Prayer Requests

·     The Fernando Almeida family as they plan to move to Ecuador to serve at the Seminary. They hope to arrive in Quito during the second week of September.
·     Pray for Jon & Shirley Fischer as they travel on furlough.

Missionary Celebrations

8/20            Carolyn Rich’s birthday

Ongoing Prayer Requests

·     Several requests for people undergoing treatment for cancer:
o   Rev. Carlos Castro, pastor in Milagro, Ecuador.
o   Pastor Marcos Casco, pastor of the Bellavista Church near Puyo/Shell, Ecuador.
o   Clara Medina de Valdivieso, pastor’s wife in Alausi, Ecuador.
o   Carlos Robalino, Jr., from the Riobamba Bellavista church.

·     Vernon Fischer, Jon’s dad, on dialysis and on a waiting list to receive a kidney.

·     Joe Roberts recovering from a heart attack and his wife, Virginia, receiving treatments for kidney cancer, both long-time NAF partners.

·     Lori Beckum who is on a waiting list for kidney replacement.

·     Jeane Taylor who needs God’s healing touch.

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

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

7/30/11

2011-07-30T19:32:00.000-07:00

Praise

· From Dwight Rich: We thank the Lord for Sherri Hall and her special ministry to our North Andean Field and Partnership over the past 6 years with our weekly prayer email and our www.andeanadventure.blogspot.com. We have not made the transition to a new prayer coordinator yet, and Sherri has graciously agreed to help us a little while longer. We will be dropping back to every other week until our new coordinator is ready. Thank you, Sherri!!

New Prayer Requests

· Pray for the Bill Bahr family of 4 as they return to the USA on August 2. They have been studying in our NILI Professional program for the past two months.

· Pray for Keith and Ruth Ann Morris as they come to serve as Mission Corps with a one-year contract. They will be teaching at the Alliance Academy International, which will give our missionary kids a discount. They will arrive on August 4.

· Let's remember Harrison and Jennifer Guaman who have just returned from their honeymoon. They will be getting back into the swing of their work.

· Please pray for Vincent and Alyson Cork, Nazarene Extreme volunteer missionaries to Cali, Colombia. They will arrive in Quito this week on August 2 to attempt to acquire their visa to be able to work in Colombia with the church. Their assignment is to coordinate Work & Witness teams who will be arriving to work on the new 8000-seat sanctuary. They have tried once before for the visa but were denied.

· Lift up our 3 camps in Venezuela during August. There is an adolescent camp, youth camp, and family camp. This is a yearly highlight where over 1000 Nazarenes will participate. Many of our present leaders were called to ministry in these camps. Rev. Hernán Puga from Ecuador will be preaching for the adolescent and family camps. Rev. Jean David Larochelle will be preaching for the youth camp.

Missionary Celebrations

8/03 Dwight & Carolyn Rich’s anniversary

Continued Prayer Requests

· Let's continue to remember the Hall family as they get settled into their new pastoral ministry in St. Louis at Gateway Central Church of the Nazarene. Pray for Mary as she heads to Olivet and Landon as he begins high school in the States.

Ongoing Prayer Requests

· Jon & Shirley Fischer are on furlough in the States for the next three months.

· Several requests for people undergoing treatment for cancer:

o Rev. Carlos Castro, pastor in Milagro, Ecuador.

o Pastor Marcos Casco, pastor of the Bellavista Church near Puyo/Shell, Ecuador.

o Clara Medina de Valdivieso, pastor’s wife in Alausi, Ecuador.

o Carlos Robalino, Jr., from the Riobamba Bellavista church.

· Vernon Fischer, Jon’s dad, on dialysis and on a waiting list to receive a kidney.

· Joe Roberts recovering from a heart attack and his wife, Virginia, receiving treatments for kidney cancer, both long-time NAF partners.

· The Meza family on furlough in the USA for two months starting on June 11. Let's pray for safety in their travels and God's blessing on the services.

· Lori Beckum who is on a waiting list for kidney replacement.

· Jeane Taylor who needs God’s healing touch.

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

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

7/14/11

2011-07-15T18:34:00.000-07:00

Editor’s personal note: It has been my great privilege and blessing to write the NAF prayer mailing every week, and I’m sad that this is my last one. The mailing will be continued, so keep praying! Prayer is the foundation of the NAF ministries.

Praise

· The Halls appreciate your prayers. They have accepted a pastorate in the St. Louis area and their first Sunday is 7/24! God’s perfect timing and direction have been evident every day in their lives.

· We thank the Lord for the wonderful Work and Witness team from Long Beach, CA, and for their great contributions to our Seminary campus with special mention for the remodeling of the chapel. Please pray for the team as they return to the USA on Saturday, July16.

New Prayer Requests

· Please pray for our NILI students as they return home on July 15 and 16.

Missionary Celebrations

7/19 Jon & Shirley Fischer’s anniversary

Continued Prayer Requests

· We’ve been praying for Jennifer, the daughter of one of our workers, to find a school. Lucho reports that all four of the possible openings are closed so they are checking one more option. Pray that this opens up for her soon.

Ongoing Prayer Requests

· Several requests for people undergoing treatment for cancer:

o Rev. Carlos Castro, pastor in Milagro, Ecuador.

o Pastor Marcos Casco, pastor of the Bellavista Church near Puyo/Shell, Ecuador.

o Clara Medina de Valdivieso, pastor’s wife in Alausi, Ecuador.

o Carlos Robalino, Jr., from the Riobamba Bellavista church.

· Vernon Fischer, Jon’s dad, on dialysis and on a waiting list to receive a kidney.

· Joe Roberts recovering from a heart attack and his wife, Virginia, receiving treatments for kidney cancer, both long-time NAF partners.

· The Meza family on furlough in the USA for two months starting on June 11. Let's pray for safety in their travels and God's blessing on the services.

· Lori Beckum who is on a waiting list for kidney replacement.

· Jeane Taylor who needs God’s healing touch.

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

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

6/3/2011

2011-06-03T15:12:00.000-07:00

New Prayer Requests

· Clara Meza's father, Marco Figueroa, was suffering with prostate cancer, which has now spread through his whole body. Doctors say there is nothing else they can do and have sent him home to spend his last days there. Clarita travels today to spend a few days with him before the Meza family leaves for two months furlough in the USA. Please remember Clara and her family in this difficult time.

· The Meza family will be on furlough in the USA for two months starting on June 11. Let's pray for safety in their travels and God's blessing on the services.

· The quarterly Board of Regents meets at our Seminary on Tuesday, June 7. Pray for God’s presence and guidance as decisions are made.

· Dwight Rich and Jon Fischer travel to Venezuela for National Board meetings from 6/9-12. Pray for their safety and for these leadership meetings.

· Carolyn Rich will speak at several upcoming women’s retreats in Riobamba, Guayaquil and Cuenca, Ecuador. Grace Guerrero, Shirley Fischer and Sherry Howard will travel with her to some of the meetings. Pray for Carolyn’s preparation and for all of the women as they travel.

Missionary Celebrations

6/6 Courtney Howard’s birthday

Continued Prayer Requests

· It has been a rough week for the Halls as they prepare to leave the mission field. Pray for God’s direction in their lives as they seek employment, and for wisdom and gentleness to finish their tasks and say goodbyes. They want to finish well.

Ongoing Prayer Requests

· That a schooling situation will open up for Jennifer, the daughter of one of our workers.

· Jon Fischer’s dad, Vernon, undergoing dialysis three times a week.

· Lori Beckum who is on a waiting list for kidney replacement.

· Jeane Taylor who needs God’s healing touch.

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

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

5/27/11

2011-05-27T15:57:00.000-07:00

Praise

· Update on NAF partner Marie Cotterill: She came through surgery very well. The doctors are confident they got the entire tumor. The lymph nodes were all clear, so none of those had to be removed. Praise the Lord!

New Prayer Requests

· Missionaries Stan & Sherri Hall have made the difficult decision to leave the mission field due to health reasons. They need your prayers as they begin the process of dealing with the logistics of leaving Ecuador along with seeking God's direction for their lives.

· Pray for our two MNU interns, Aubrey and Alisha, who arrive in Ecuador on 6/1 to work for the summer.

· Anderson Godoy, Seminary graduate and regional missionary for SAMRO, is called to be a missionary in Asia someday. To prepare for this venture, he wants to study at the Nazarene Seminary in the Philippines. Now he is trying to raise funds for a flight to Philippines in June. Recently, he had financial setback when he was robbed while traveling and everything on him was stolen. Pray that God will open up the way for him to get to the Philippines so he can begin his studies.

· Al Wright’s sister, Anita, had a total knee replacement this week. While in the hospital, a spot on her liver was found. This is especially troublesome since she is a breast cancer survivor. The doctors are waiting until she has healed from the knee surgery before proceeding with any further treatment. Pray for her quick recovery from the surgery and for peace while she waits.

Missionary Celebrations

6/1 Candace Howard’s birthday

Continued Prayer Requests

· We’ve been praying for Lucho, one of our Work & Witness workers, who is seeking a school for his daughter, Jennifer. He reports that her name is on three waiting lists. Continue to pray that the right situation opens up.

Ongoing Prayer Requests

· Jon Fischer’s dad, Vernon, undergoing dialysis three times a week.

· Lori Beckum who is on a waiting list for kidney replacement.

· Jeane Taylor who needs God’s healing touch.

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

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

5/6/11

2011-05-06T18:59:00.000-07:00

Praise

· To all of the mothers who are our prayer partners, we pray for God’s blessings upon your lives. May He fill your hearts with love, joy and peace. Amen.

· Jon & Shirley Fischer’s oldest daughter, Michelle, is graduating this weekend from MidAmerica Nazarene University. We celebrate with the family and congratulate Michelle on this accomplishment. She is engaged to be married this fall. Pray for her and her fiancé, Josiah, as they embark on this new journey.

· We always rejoice to see how works through the ministry of our Work & Witness teams. To see the latest church built by the team from Aurora, Colorado, go to www.andeanadventure.blogspot.com. Click on the “About Work & Witness” link on the right side and then on the “W&W Team Stories.”

New Prayer Requests

· Dwight & Carolyn Rich return to the field tomorrow after their home assignment in the States. Next week they will travel to Argentina for the upcoming meetings as well. Pray for safe travels.

Continued Prayer Requests

· Please pray for the upcoming South America Region meetings in Pilar, Argentina:

5/10-11 – Regional Advisory Committee and other meetings

5/12-15 – Regional Conference. Its purpose is to gather, inspire and equip the regional leaders from all over South America.

5/16-17 – specific ministry training meetings

Ongoing Prayer Requests

· Jon Fischer’s dad, Vernon, undergoing dialysis three times a week.

· Marie Cotterill who is fighting cancer.

· Lori Beckum who is on a waiting list for kidney replacement.

· Jeane Taylor who needs God’s healing touch.

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

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

4/29/11

2011-04-29T19:13:00.001-07:00

New Prayer Requests

· The 10th semester of NILI is now complete and the students are traveling back to their homes on Saturday. Pray for safe travels. Pray also for the staff and upcoming students as they prepare for the summer semester that starts 5/19.

Continued Prayer Requests

· Please pray for the upcoming South America Region meetings in Pilar, Argentina:

5/10-11 – Regional Advisory Committee and other meetings

5/12-15 – Regional Conference. Its purpose is to gather, inspire and equip the regional leaders from all over South America.

5/16-17 – specific ministry training meetings

Ongoing Prayer Requests

· Dwight & Carolyn Rich has they serve on Home Assignment in the States until 5/7.

· Jon Fischer’s dad, Vernon, undergoing dialysis three times a week.

· Marie Cotterill who is fighting cancer.

· Lori Beckum who is on a waiting list for kidney replacement.

· Jeane Taylor who needs God’s healing touch.

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

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

4/15/11

2011-04-15T10:18:00.000-07:00

Praise

·     Frequently, we ask you to pray for traveling mercies. Dwight & Carolyn Rich send in this praise: “Last night we drove for several hours through severe thunderstorms and tornado warnings across southeastern Oklahoma. A tornado set down and crossed our path just minutes before we arrived at that point. Semis were tossed about and crumpled and buildings destroyed. So far at least two people were killed that we know about.” Praise God for His protection!

·     Louise Frazier, Carolyn Rich's mom, praises the Lord for successful cataract surgery, which has restored her eyesight to what she feels is the "best since third grade."

·     Over the years, we have prayed for the physical and spiritual condition of Del Wright, son of Al & Diane Wright (frequent volunteers in Quito). We praise God that recently Del and his family received Christ as Lord! The Wrights thank you for your faithful prayers.

New Prayer Requests

·     Please pray for the upcoming South America Region meetings in Pilar, Argentina:

5/10-11 – Regional Advisory Committee and other meetings
5/12-15 – Regional Conference. Its purpose is to gather, inspire and equip the regional leaders from all over South America.
5/16-17 – specific ministry training meetings

·     Pray for Joe Roberts, longtime NAF partner, who had a mild heart attack this week. He had a catheterization and procedures to put in a stint and balloon.

·     Remember in prayer Ruth Ann Morris who is having a laparoscopic hysterectomy this coming Wednesday. She and her husband, Keith, are coming to Quito as volunteers in August, so her prayer is that her recovery will be quick and complete.

·     Lift in prayer the upcoming Holy Week and Easter activities. In the Latin culture, non-believers are often attracted to Holy Weeks services. Pray that many people come to the Lord on the NAF during this special season.

Ongoing Prayer Requests

·     Dwight & Carolyn Rich has they serve on Home Assignment in the States until 5/7.
·     Jon Fischer’s dad, Vernon, undergoing dialysis three times a week.
·     Lori Beckum who is on a waiting list for kidney replacement.
·     Jeane Taylor who needs God’s healing touch.
·     The Partners in Ministry sponsorship program for our Seminary students.
·     The leadership throughout Ecuador, Colombia and Venezuela as they seek to do God’s will.

4/1/11

2011-04-01T17:39:00.000-07:00

Praise

· We are always thankful when Work & Witness teams come to the mission field to give of their time, money and talents. Recently a team from Oregon came to build a church in Ecuador. For their story and pictures, go to www.andeanadventure.blogspot.com. Click on the “About Work & Witness” link, and then on “W&W Team Stories” link on the next screen.

New Prayer Requests

· Remember in prayer the family of Vicente Longo, a long-time pastor in Argentina, who passed away this week. His wife, Myriam, works in the Communications office in the South America regional office and his son, Leandro, works in the NAF Communications office in Quito.

· We have finished all District Conventions and Assemblies on the NAF. Please pray for all of our leaders, especially the newly installed leaders, who are working to build God’s kingdom through their specific areas of ministry.

Ongoing Prayer Requests

· Dwight & Carolyn Rich has they serve on Home Assignment in the States until 5/7.

· The son of Ruth Ann Morris who needs prayer for depression and the restoration of his marriage.

· Jon Fischer’s dad, Vernon, undergoing dialysis three times a week.

· Lori Beckum who is on a waiting list for kidney replacement.

· Jeane Taylor who needs God’s healing touch.

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

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

3/26/11

2011-03-26T10:19:00.001-07:00

Praise

·     Update from Diane Wright: Great News! Her polyps were benign and nothing more needs to be done at this time.

·     Update from Dallis Parker: She had her last radiation treatment (33 total in 6 1/2 weeks). Although she is burned, as expected, it will heal. She also received a good report from her liver scan two weeks ago. Thanks to all who have prayed. The family has felt your prayers.

·     We have finished all of our District Assemblies. 20 new elders and 3 deacons were ordained in the three countries.

·     We praise the Lord that several tests on Carolyn Rich turned out negative.

New Prayer Requests

·     Pray for Dwight & Carolyn Rich as they travel and serve on Home Assignment from 3/27 to 5/7.

·     Please pray for the family of Freddy & Grace Guerrero (our Seminary Rector). Grace’s brother Ernesto passed away on Wednesday.

·     Pray for Ecuador Austro District Superintendent Wilfrido Patiño whose brother passed away yesterday.

Ongoing Prayer Requests

·     The son of Ruth Ann Morris who needs prayer for depression and the restoration of his marriage.

·     Jon Fischer’s dad, Vernon, undergoing dialysis three times a week.

·     Lori Beckum who is on a waiting list for kidney replacement.

·     Jeane Taylor who needs God’s healing touch.

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

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

3/18/11

2011-03-18T11:39:00.000-07:00

Praise

· Thank you for your prayers for DS Teófilo Caicedo. Nothing serious was found, and he is much improved.

New Prayer Requests

· Remember in prayer the General Superintendent, Christian Sarmiento and Dwight Rich as they travel on a NAF tour with leadership seminars and ordination services.

Continued Prayer Requests

· Update from Diane Wright: She had two growths removed and is breathing easier. Continue to pray that she will heal completely without further complications.

· Continue to pray for Grace Guerrero’s brother, Ernesto Dimitrakis, who has brain cancer. Grace is the wife of the Seminary rector.

· Pray for the son of Ruth Ann Morris who needs prayer for healing from depression and the restoration of his marriage.

· We covet your prayers for the upcoming annual meetings and district conventions across the NAF. Below are the dates for the NAF assemblies.

3/18 - Venezuela Centro
3/19 - Venezuela Llanos
3/25 - Ecuador Sierra Centro

Ongoing Prayer Requests

· Jon Fischer’s dad, Vernon, undergoing dialysis three times a week.

· Lori Beckum who is on a waiting list for kidney replacement.

· Jeane Taylor who needs God’s healing touch.

· Dallis Parker who is undergoing radiation treatments.

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

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

3/11/11

2011-03-11T18:14:00.000-08:00

New Prayer Requests

·     Please pray for District Superintendent Teófilo Caicedo from Medellin, Colombia. He was rushed to the hospital on Friday evening for a very severe pain in his head. He is undergoing tests.

·     Grace Guerrero, our Quito Seminary President's wife, flew home to Guayaquil today to be with a brother who is possibly dying. He does not know Jesus as his Savior and we would request prayer for his salvation and for all the family in this difficult time.

·     Ruth Ann Morris, a volunteer preparing to come to Ecuador, is requesting prayer for her son. He is suffering from depression, is having marital problems and has not been in contact with anyone in his family for a couple of days. Please pray for this man, his wife and his family.

·     Pray for Diane Wright, a frequent volunteer to Ecuador, who is experiencing a problem related to serious sinus conditions.

Continued Prayer Requests

·     Remember in prayer the Work & Witness team from Colorado as they work in the mountains outside of Riobamba, Ecuador, through 3/20.

·     We covet your prayers for the upcoming annual meetings and district conventions across the NAF. Below are the dates for the NAF assemblies.
3/12 - Ecuador Costa Norte
3/12 - Ecuador Sierra Norte
3/18 - Venezuela Centro
3/19 - Venezuela Llanos
3/25 - Ecuador Sierra Centro

Ongoing Prayer Requests

·     Jon Fischer’s dad, Vernon, undergoing dialysis three times a week.

·     Lori Beckum who is on a waiting list for kidney replacement.

·     Jeane Taylor who needs God’s healing touch.

·     Dallis Parker who is undergoing radiation treatments.

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

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

3/4/11

2011-03-04T16:12:00.000-08:00

Praise

· Praise God for His presence and protection during the retreat this week for the missionary women. It was a wonderful time of rest and fellowship.

· Thank you for your prayers for the CCO (Cross-Cultural Orientation) recently held at the Seminary to equip those with a missionary call. For a summary of the event and photos, go to www.andeanadventure.blogspot.com.

New Prayer Requests

· On Monday and Tuesday, Ecuador celebrates Carnival as a national holiday. Over the next several days, youth and sponsors from all over Ecuador are serving in Macas. Pray for their outreach and evangelistic efforts and that God’s Holy Spirit will change many lives.

· A great deal of travel is happening this weekend in Venezuela and Ecuador for various district events. Pray for traveling mercies and health.

Missionary Celebrations

3/1 Clara Mesa’s birthday

Continued Prayer Requests

· Continue to pray for the upcoming Work & Witness team from Colorado as they prepare to come and work in the mountains outside of Riobamba, Ecuador from 3/9-20.

· We covet your prayers for the upcoming annual meetings and district conventions across the NAF. Below are the dates for the NAF assemblies.

3/5 - Venezuela Lago
3/5 - Ecuador Costa
3/12 - Ecuador Costa Norte
3/12 - Ecuador Sierra Norte
3/18 - Venezuela Centro
3/19 - Venezuela Llanos
3/25 - Ecuador Sierra Centro

Ongoing Prayer Requests

· Jon Fischer’s dad, Vernon, undergoing dialysis three times a week.

· Lori Beckum who is on a waiting list for kidney replacement.

· Jeane Taylor who needs God’s healing touch.

· Dallis Parker who is undergoing radiation treatments.

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

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

2/25/11

2011-02-25T08:55:00.001-08:00

Praise

· God has blessed our Seminary with several families that have a lot of children! As a result, the Seminary has started a new ministry to these children every afternoon. Today, one 4-year-old said to a 6-year-old that he couldn’t play because he had to learn his memory verse! Pray for these little souls as Erika, their teacher, teaches them from God’s Word.

· We praise God for the ways He works in the lives of our Seminary students, and for their sacrifices to come to Quito to study. To read the testimony of the Cardona family and how He has worked in this marriage, go to www.andeanadventure.blogspot.com.

New Prayer Requests

· Pray for Dwight Rich as he travels to Colombia today for church meetings.

Continued Prayer Requests

· The CCO (Cross-Cultural Orientation) to be held 2/25 & 26 in Ecuador for nationals interested in exploring service in other world areas. Please pray for the staff and for the attendees that they will be open to God’s call during this time.

· Continue to pray for the upcoming Work & Witness team from Colorado as they prepare to come and work in the mountains outside of Riobamba, Ecuador from 3/9-20.

· We covet your prayers for the upcoming annual meetings and district conventions across the NAF. Below are the dates for the NAF assemblies.

2/25 - Colombia Sur Occidental
2/26 - Venezuela Andino
2/26 - Colombia Eje Cafetero
2/26 - Ecuador Sierra Sur
3/5 - Venezuela Lago
3/5 - Ecuador Costa
3/12 - Ecuador Costa Norte
3/12 - Ecuador Sierra Norte
3/18 - Venezuela Centro
3/19 - Venezuela Llanos
3/25 - Ecuador Sierra Centro

Ongoing Prayer Requests

· Jon Fischer’s dad, Vernon, undergoing dialysis three times a week.

· Lori Beckum who is on a waiting list for kidney replacement.

· Jeane Taylor who needs God’s healing touch.

· Dallis Parker who is undergoing radiation treatments.

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

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

2/18/11

2011-02-18T12:37:00.000-08:00

Praise

·     The Seminary students recently participated in a spiritual retreat that focused on strategies for planting churches. During this time, the students committed to raise ten new churches during 2011. Please continue to pray for our staff and students as they work in these new fields.

·     We are thankful for the recent Arizona team that worked at the District Center in Riobamba, Ecuador. To read the story of how God put together this special team and the pictures of their work, go to www.andeanadventure.blogspot.com. Click on “About Work & Witness” on the right and then “W&W Team Stories” on the second screen.
Prayer Requests

·     Lift in prayer Dwight Rich as he travels to Venezuela 2/18-20.

·     The NAF mission is organizing a CCO (Cross-Cultural Orientation) to be held 2/26 & 27 in Ecuador for nationals interested in exploring service in other world areas. Please pray for the staff and for the attendees that they will be open to God’s call during this time.

·     Continue to pray for the upcoming Work & Witness team from Colorado as they prepare to come and work in the mountains outside of Riobamba, Ecuador from 3/9-20.

·     We covet your prayers for the upcoming annual meetings and district conventions across the NAF. Below are the dates for the NAF assemblies.

2/19 - Venezuela Primero
2/19 - Colombia Nor Occidental
2/19 - Ecuador Austro
2/25 - Colombia Sur Occidental
2/26 - Venezuela Andino
2/26 - Colombia Eje Cafetero
2/26 - Ecuador Sierra Sur
3/5 - Venezuela Lago
3/5 - Ecuador Costa
3/12 - Ecuador Costa Norte
3/12 - Ecuador Sierra Norte
3/18 - Venezuela Centro
3/19 - Venezuela Llanos
3/25 - Ecuador Sierra Centro

Continued Prayer Requests

·     Jon Fischer’s dad, Vernon, undergoing dialysis three times a week.

·     Lori Beckum who is on a waiting list for kidney replacement.

·     Jeane Taylor who needs God’s healing touch.

·     Dallis Parker who is undergoing radiation treatments.

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

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

2/11/11

2011-02-13T12:55:00.000-08:00

Praise

· We praise God for the lives of our Seminary students who have a passion to reach the lost. New testimonies are posted at www.andeanadventure.blogspot.com.

· The Halls received an answer to a very specific prayer request this past week. Praise the Lord for LINKS churches that support their missionaries!

Prayer Requests

· Lift in prayer the NILI staff and students as they travel to Shell, Ecuador, from 2/11-17.

· Dwight as he travels to Venezuela 2/18-20.

· Please pray for the upcoming Work & Witness team coming from Colorado to work in the mountains outside of Riobamba, Ecuador from 3/9-20.

· Update on Dallis Parker: She is now undergoing radiation treatments. She will have 33 treatments daily, except for weekends. The family’s specific prayer requests are that she will not experience burning from the treatments and that lymph edema (permanent swelling on her side and arm where the lymph nodes were removed) will not occur.

· We covet your prayers for the upcoming annual meetings and district conventions across the NAF. Below are the dates for the NAF assemblies.

2/14 - Colombia Central Sur
2/17 - Colombia Nor Oriental
2/19 - Venezuela Primero
2/19 - Colombia Nor Occidental
2/19 - Ecuador Austro
2/25 - Colombia Sur Occidental
2/26 - Venezuela Andino
2/26 - Colombia Eje Cafetero
2/26 - Ecuador Sierra Sur
3/5 - Venezuela Lago
3/5 - Ecuador Costa
3/12 - Ecuador Costa Norte
3/12 - Ecuador Sierra Norte
3/18 - Venezuela Centro
3/19 - Venezuela Llanos
3/25 - Ecuador Sierra Centro

Continued Prayer Requests

· Jon Fischer’s dad, Vernon, undergoing dialysis three times a week.

· Lori Beckum who is on a waiting list for kidney replacement.

· Jeane Taylor who needs God’s healing touch.

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

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

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

1/14/11

2011-01-14T16:09:00.001-08:00

Prayer Requests

·     The new school year for our Seminary students begins next Monday. There are a few issues related to student visas and many are traveling this weekend from their different countries to Quito. Pray for all of these logistics, and pray that God’s will be fulfilled in each of our students’ lives.

·     Lift in prayer Kim Haddon and her mother, Kathy, while they recover from a car accident last week. They both have neck and back pains and are praying for healing.

·     Please continue to pray for Jeane Taylor, one of our NAF partners, who has come many times to Ecuador on construction teams. We have prayed for Jeane in the past for lupus. She needs God’s healing touch and appreciates your prayers.

·     Continue to pray for the Work & Witness team from Arizona that is coming to work the District Center in Riobamba, Ecuador, from 1/17-27. We are excited that Bruce and Cinda McKellips are coming as leaders of the team. The Fischers’ prayer is that the team will be plugged into where God is already working.

Missionary Celebrations

1/18            Shirley Fischer
1/26            Kyle Steinke (volunteer)

Continued Prayer Requests

·     We would appreciate your continued prayer for Carolyn Rich, her mom (Louise Frazier), and the rest of the family after the recent home-going of Carolyn’s dad.
·     The six new churches being planted by our Seminary staff and students.
·     The Partners in Ministry sponsorship program for our Seminary students.
·     The leadership throughout Ecuador, Colombia and Venezuela as they seek to do God’s will.

1/8/11

2011-01-08T09:54:00.000-08:00

Praise

· For many months, we have been praying for a miracle for the Carcelén church which needed an overwhelming amount of money to close the school according to law and pay severance for the entire staff. Well, God has delivered! Last week all severance payments have been made and the church has met all of its legal obligations! This Sunday the church is having a “Gloria a Dios!” celebration to remember all of the many ways God has been faithful to the church during this past year.

Prayer Requests

· Please remember to pray for Louise Frazier, Carolyn Rich's mom, as she begins to adjust after the death of Carolyn's dad. Dwight and Carolyn left her today for the first time as they traveled to Kansas City.

· Pray for the next semester of NILI which begins next Friday, 1/14. We have seven students coming from several of our Nazarene universities in the States. Pray for these students and the staff as they prepare.

· Many of our missionaries will be returning to Ecuador after the Christmas break during this next week. In addition, the Fischer girls will be returning to the States. Pray for traveling mercies upon all those traveling.

· Pray for the Work & Witness team from Arizona that is coming to work the District Center in Riobamba, Ecuador, from 1/17-27. The Fischers’ prayer is that the team will be plugged into where God is already working.

· Dallis Parker posted this update: The surgeon’s report after my mastectomy and lymph nodes removal shows that tumors in the breast had ZERO sign of any living cancer cells!!! Fifty-eight lymph nodes were removed of which NONE had any living cells per this report—the best report ever. We are very thankful for our team of care professionals at UTSW in Dallas and how God has used them and their talents. We are also so very grateful for the care and concern of family and friends. THANK YOU for praying and cheering. Your prayers have been effective. We are giving praises to God as He is so worthy."

Missionary Celebrations

1/3 Dana Howard

1/7 Dwight Rich

1/18 Shirley Fischer

1/26 Kyle Steinke (volunteer)

Continued Prayer Requests

· Please pray for a delicate situation between pastors on our Ecuador Coast District.

· Campamento Jiraquito in Venezuela (our Nazarene camp) needs God’s protection from people who would like to take it over.

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

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

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

How to Contact Us

Visit us at www.andeanadventure.blogspot.com <http://www.andeanadventure.blogspot.com> to learn more about various NAF activities. Please send your questions, comments or changes in your email address or other contact information to: thehalls4@gmail.com. Thank you!

12/24/10

2010-12-24T07:32:00.000-08:00

Praise

· We praise God that Keith and Ruth Ann Morris accepted the position to teach at Alliance Academy in Quito as Mission Corps volunteers. They will begin teaching in August 2011. Pray for them as they deal with all of the logistics of moving to a new country and begin a new adventure!

Prayer Requests

· Remember Carolyn Rich and her family in your prayers in the loss of her father, John Frazier, this week. The funeral service is being held today at 10:00 a.m.

· Pray for the Work & Witness team from Salem, VA, coming to work in several locations around Riobamba, Ecuador, from 12/27 – 1/3. They will be involved in evangelism activities and light construction.

· More news on Dallis Parker: She will be having a mastectomy on 12/30 as this is considered to be the best way to keep the cancer from returning. Please continue to lift her up in your prayers.

Continued Prayer Requests

· Kim Haddon currently in the States raising support to return to the field, and also for her strengthened health.

· The Howard family currently on Home Assignment until 1/9/11.

· Please pray for a delicate situation between pastors on our Ecuador Coast District.

· Two of our Nazarene schools. The leadership teams need God’s wisdom and direction. The Carcelén church is involved in legal matters and needs funds related to the closing of the school.

· Campamento Jiraquito in Venezuela (our Nazarene camp) needs God’s protection from people who would like to take it over.

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

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

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

12/18/10

2010-12-18T09:29:00.001-08:00

Praise

· We are thankful for all of the “workers of the harvest” that God is using to fulfill his Great Commission. From the leadership and administrative personnel at the Global Mission Center in Kansas and the South American office in Argentina, to the NAF missionaries and workers in our three countries of service, to our local churches . . . God is doing GREAT things, and we praise Him for all of His many blessings. We’re also thankful for our partners (YOU) who undergird everything we do in prayer and financial support.

Prayer Requests

· Pray for the Work & Witness team from Salem, VA, coming to work in Ecuador from 12/27 – 1/3.

· The news continues to report unprecedented flooding in both Colombia and Venezuela, and some of our local churches have been affected. Continue to pray for the Church of the Nazarene working in these areas as they provide relief to the increasing number of victims.

· Continue to pray for the couple that is planning to come to Quito as Mission Corps volunteers to teach at Alliance Academy next year. They have been offered a position, and now need to work out the many details. Pray for God’s direction in their lives during this time.

· Lift up in prayer our NAF missionaries as all of them are either traveling throughout the States or throughout Ecuador during the holidays. Pray also for a time of rest and renewal.

· Update on Dallis Parker: The family is praising God because this week Dallis had a scan and the spot on her liver is very small. Also, the breast lump cannot be felt and she had her last chemo treatment. The oncologist told her they don't see patients with stage 4 breast cancer who are healthy like she is. Her blood count is good and her liver functions are normal. Pray for Dallis and her family as they determine the next steps of treatment. The family knows that God is the reason for her good news, and values your prayers as they go forward.