Gleanings of the Primitive Methodist Church


THE GLEANINGS January/February 2012 A printable version of The Gleanings is now available in Adobe® Portable Document Format (PDF) along with the internet version on this page. To view and print PDF files, you must have the "Adobe Reader"®. If you do not currently have the Adobe reader®, you can get it for free by clicking below, downloading the Installer file AND then click the file to install the reader onto your computer. Download the free Adobe Reader® If you do have the Adobe Reader®: View and/or Print the Gleanings for January/February 2012. INTERNATIONAL MISSIONARIES *CANADA* Brian & Trish Fink are praising the Lord for: 1. Visiting with much of their family on Peepeekisis Reserve over the holidays. This was a very difficult Christmas for many after losing loved ones, but it was good to spend time together. It was encouraging that many conversations turned to spiritual things. 2. You have been praying with us for another dear family. The father was able to come and spend a few days over the New Year in our home. He and Brian had a good visit and we pray this time ministered to him. Please, continue to lift up this family for healing and salvation! 3. Cheri being home from college for Christmas. 4. The two big vans are filling up for the annual Mexico missions trip 2/15-29. Many young people from Saskatchewan reserves are getting the chance to travel to the Baja, experience God at work in another cultural setting, and serve for a week at the Foundation for His Ministries orphanage. Brian and his supervisor will each drive a 12 passenger van. 5. The gift of an airline ticket from a friend so Trish was able to travel to IL to mourn the passing and celebrate the life of her Grandfather with her family in Dec. They request prayer for: 1.God to bring together the summer workers for the Summer Ministry Initiative. NAIM has started accommodating young people looking to serve as interns. These interns will also be attending the SMI orientation program and will be supervised by NAIM staff. 2. A safe trip and successful surgery as Brian and Chaskin travel to Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary January 15th-18th so the surgeon can remove the skin that has grown over the snap on Chaskin’s Bone Anchored Hearing Aid. 3. Wisdom for Brian as he finishes the final paper for his Pentateuch course. 4. The Mexico Mission trip 2/15-29. Their aged van has almost 310,000 miles. God is keeping it on the road. Pray for God’s hand of preparation on each individual planning to go including Brian and their 13 yr old daughter, Faith. She will turn 14 while in Mexico and is very excited for her first Mission’s trip! 5. Weekly ministries including visitation, RCMP chaplaincy, Impact 412 youth group (every other Friday), and two Sunday School classes. *GUATEMALA* Utatlan School is praising the Lord for: 1. The wonderful special Christmas programs when many visitors joined them in celebrating His coming. 2. Recovery of their school accountant after surgery for malignant tumor. 3. The return of Pam & Jose family and for their continued ministry at Utatlan. 4. Lots of students enrolling for their new school year and for the wonderful opportunities ahead. They request prayer for: 1. oña Luvy elderly member of church as the cancer has returned. 2. Scholarships for needy students in all their schools, especially in Chichicastenago. 3. Tom Hays as he continues serving the Lord without his dear wife Lois beside him, that the presence of the Lord will be his strength and comfort. 4. Their local church as they begin another year without a pastor. Keep praying – we very much need a pastor! 5. The new president of Guatemala, Otto Perez and for several believers in government positions. Jose & Pam Munoz are praising the Lord for: 1. Safety, health, care and God's provision during the three months they were in the US. “We had wonderful visits with supporters, family and friends and were able to spend some time with Pam's family before traveling back to Guatemala on Jan. 1.” 2. Those who sustain them in prayer and financial support each month! 3. Sponsors who are making many students' studies possible at Christian schools in Guatemala this year. 4. Pam's younger brother was hospitalized for a 7 days and is doing much better and seeing Carlos, (Utatlán's accountant), the day they returned. “We have witnessed the POWER of prayer. When we left in Sept., Carlos was a skeleton and now he gained all his weight back and testifying to God's healing in his life. Thanks for being a part of the miracle.” 5. “We celebrate 20 years of marriage next week!” They request prayer for: 1. The changes at the Utatlán School this year (new teachers, dorm parents, government requirements, etc.) especially for Pam and the new position she is taking on. Pray for the new account she has to set up and the paper work to flow without more complications and setbacks. 2. The Christian Education ministry at Utatlán School to be effective in reaching and building up students in their walk with Christ. 3. The new school year that officially begins on Jan. 16 and Natalie and Nathan's studies. 4. The new students and teachers that come to school so they can be a blessing to their lives. 5. Antonio Delgado, Hospital Administrator and Vice president of the conference, had a slight heart attack and was taken to Guatemala City for tests and exams. Pray for his recovery, family and many responsibilities. Linda MacRae is praising the Lord for: 1. The change of pace over the Christmas holiday and the chance to rest up a bit. 2. His protection in travels. She requests prayer for: 1. The students who begin a new school year the middle of this month, especially for the adjustments of the new students. The international students will experience many changes as they adapt to life in Guatemala (food, customs, etc.). 2. A smooth transition for the new president of Guatemala who takes office this month and wisdom for the leadership of the new government. *SOUTH ASIA* Sarah is praising the Lord for: 1. Good months of travel in December & January. 2. An excellent Christmas party and a desire on the part of her friends to invite their friends to join in the Christmas celebration. “I got to share the Christmas story in Hindi with several people who more than likely had never heard Jesus' name before!” 3. A good gathering for her company's annual conference. Hearing about each other's ministries over the past year, as well as good Bible teaching is a blessing! She requests prayer for: 1. Stamina as she continues to take on various roles and responsibilities. 2. The possibility of having a new roommate for two months-that she would be a good, flexible fit in her house that is often craziness! 3. Relationships that were started at the Christmas party to deepen and bear fruit in the weeks & months ahead. 4. Kirti, Tapasya and their mom to continue growing in their desire to know Christ for themselves. 5. Wisdom relating to a group of contacts who are so diverse in their backgrounds, steps to faith and personal starting places. *SPAIN* Ron & Brenda Anderson are praising the Lord for: 1. A wonderful Christmas with Rachel & BJ and Mark & Abby. 2. Good Christmas program at their church – 130 people attended! They request prayer for: 1. Them as they are hosting the Advisory Group of ECM in Madrid Jan. 10-12. 2. Brenda as she is still suffering from gall bladder trouble but needs to first have an upper and lower endoscopy Jan. 9 to find out why she is having abdominal pain. 3. Them as they host the orientation course for new missionaries Jan 23-27. NOTE: They are planning on being in the States in May. If you would like them to visit your church, contact Ron at ron.anderson@ecmi.org. *UNITED STATES* Doug & Margaret Grenawalt are praising the Lord for “answered prayer concerning our financial situation, as our deficit was considerably reduced in December. We praise Him for his provision and God's people who are generous in prayer and giving!” They request prayer for: 1. God to provide financially for their ministry needs this year. 2. Some of the ESL ladies have been eagerly awaiting the start of a new semester of English classes and this is very encouraging! Pray that there would be lots of volunteers this semester so that students can get individualized help with their language learning. 3. Much wisdom for the Friday Urdu worship service. It seems obvious they are going to have to change something as it is not reaching those they desire to reach. Those involved in the service plan to spend time in coming weeks in concerted prayer for God's guidance for this ministry. Diane Duntze is praising the Lord for great times with her family in WI over the holidays. She requests prayer for: 1. Her time in FL with her sisters 1/8-15 – “our dad just turned 85 & we are visiting him. Pray for his salvation”. 2. Ireland's in Chistochina & wisdom for what God's plan is for us there for the future. 3. Dr Melton as he fills in at NCC for her on Jan 10, hopefully all the clinic business won't be too out of control on her return to AK. Continue to remember: Wilson & Iris Romero in Colombia Jonathan & Kathy Wilson in New Guinea Betsy Wambach in MI NATIONAL MISSIONARIES Luis & Josefina Estevez are praising the Lord for: 1. The many blessings in 2011 and a good time with family over the Christmas holidays. 2. Great programs at church to celebrate our Savior’s birth. 3. Anneris and Adriana getting all A’s this past semester. They request prayer for: 1. A new school semester starting for the girls (their last semester before graduating). 2. Continued prayer for Josefina’s treatment for her RA. She has been having a lot of flare ups with the change in temperature. 3. Travel mercies for Luis’ parent going back to DR in the middle of the month. 4. Upcoming speaking engagements. Jhovanny & Yadira Rodriguez are praising the Lord for the provision of a bigger apartment for their family. "It was the best Christmas present and an answered prayer." They request prayer for: 1. A 40 day (1/2 day fast) that the youth are doing this beginning of the year. They are also studying "Purpose Driven Life”. 2. Katherine, a member of the church with a strange medical condition. 3. God to help him with the church's determination to work for God. Their theme for this year is, "Determination, Effort and Bravery to work for God". Continue to remember: Jim & Linda Crosby at Door of Hope Church Bret & Meredith Nathaniel Lex Perry at Endeavor Church Retired but still getting it done!!!!! Bill Vasey is praising the Lord for: 1. A wonderful time in the U.S. with family and many, many friends. 2. The Churches that invited him to share with them and for all who have contributed to the different projects in Guatemala and Peru. 3. “Things like flu shots and pneumonia vaccines that contribute to better health for us Senior Citizens. Thank the Lord I have not had nearly the chest infections this past year that I normally get.”4. Success in the deer hunting to help provide good meat for the family this next year. He requests prayer for: 1. A safe return to Guatemala next week. 2. The group of 17 from St. Louis that is coming to Joyabaj the last week of January to build 3 widow's homes. 3. Scholarships for 15 students so they can attend Berea Christian School in Joyabaj. Around the World God is doing great things through our PM churches around the world and we want you to be part of that through prayer for them. This space will be used for missionaries that are not directly under the IMB but are from Primitive Methodist Churches around the world. Ismael & Georgina Noriega in El Salvador (missionaries from the PM Church in Colombia) are praising the Lord for: 1. All the blessings received in 2011. God manifested himself through miracles and by providing for each of their needs. 2. A good time with Ismael’s parents in December, they were very blessed. 3. The Christmas and end-of-year celebration. Many families they had evangelized came to the celebration, and they had a good time of fellowship. 4. God’s protection as they travel to Santa Ana. 5. All those who support them through prayer and financially. They request prayer for: 1. God to provide the resources (materials and labor) necessary to begin the construction of the church. 2. The spiritual growth of the church members. 3. Financial provision for their daughters, Angelica and Shannon’s, new school year. 4. The needed legal paper work for the church. 5. Plans to evangelize the families in the community through small group events, and for the ones that have been evangelized to attend church permanently. 6. A music teacher for the praise and worship ministry. 7. The church youth to grow strong in the Lord. 8. God’s guidance in the plans and projects for the church in the upcoming year 2012. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Missionary Highlight Spanish Daily Breads ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
If someone were to ask you, ¨What ministry resources or tools could you use?¨, what would your answer be? That was the question Sally Kennedy, the Women’s Missionaries Ministries Coordinator, asked Jose in a church parking lot many years ago. An area that is greatly needed in all Guatemala, especially in our churches and schools, are materials for discipleship and growth. By working as the Christian Education Director at the Utatlan School, Jose saw the need of a unified and systematic way of holding devotions in each class -- each teacher did it differently or even not at all. Jose shared this need with Sally and she thought of the Spanish Daily Bread Devotional as an effective manner of reading the same Bible passage and application. So, the first year, the Women’s group purchased enough devotionals for each high school teacher at Utatlan. After seeing the wonderful results of God’s Word and application read each day in the classroom, we knew that it was a valuable investment and begged for more devotionals the next year. The gift continued and soon grew to include all the teachers and personnel at the Utatlan School, as well as all the Guatemalan PM pastors. Our dorm students read the devotional twice, as they reread it each evening before beginning study hall. Students, as well as teachers, have received a word of refreshment, encouragement, been pointed in the right direction and most importantly, after reading God’s Word, have fallen under conviction and we have seen attitudes and lives changed! With the knowledge and instruction we are receiving, we are becoming responsible in our relationship to Christ, to others and to ourselves. This gift is now made possible through the International Mission Board and we want to thank you for satisfying many people’s spiritual hunger through hearing God’s Word, its application which results in transformed lives!

Praying after reading Daily Bread Devotional

Teacher reading devotional during first period
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