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THE GLEANINGS$August/September 2010 |
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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® View and/or Print the Gleanings for August/September, 2010. Sarah is praising the Lord for: 1. A wonderful time in the Himalayan foothills getting a good grasp of Hindi grammar and making some new, precious friends. 2. God's gift of an instant friend in her new city "Pilgrimville". “Pooja is a H--girl my age who just moved to the city to work at a local IT company and is a bit lonely without family or friends. She's living temporarily in the house I'll be staying in for the next six months and I've enjoyed getting to know her!” She requests prayer for: 1. Wisdom concerning the logistics related to the necessity of leaving the country due to her country's visa laws. 2. Her relationship with Pooja and her new neighbors to be fruitful - both in their lives and in mine as she continues to learn Hindi and about H--- 3. Continued quick mind, flexibility and good classes while language learning. Diane Duntze is praising the Lord for: 1. Servant-hearted people helping to build the addition to her cabin (including the INDOOR bathroom!). 2. Her knee starting to feel a little better some days now. She requests prayer for: 1. Her Dad's salvation. 2. The salvation of Heiner & Corinna - they are Germans who come to Grizzly Lake campground every summer for a few days... this year they extended their time so Heiner could help with her cabin. 3. Continued healing of her knee. 4. A couple of her patients with major illnesses - pray she will have wisdom with their physical & spiritual care! Jose & Pam Munoz are praising the Lord for: 1. Natalie's cast is off and she has 3 months of therapy before being able to do sports again. 2. The opportunities for Pam to speak at a 2-day women's conference and José at a Missions Conference. 3. Pam accompanied Jim & Carolyn Clary for the dedication of 2 classrooms and wall around the school in Nebaj which they generously paid for. 4. Alida, 11th grader in car accident last month has returned to classes; however continue to pray for her recuperation, Victoria and José who were also in this accident. 5. Those who make their ministry possible through their faithful support and prayers! Thankful for the Precious Moments from the Tamaqua Church this month! 6. Friends and family who filled their home during these past 2 months – “our guest bed room wasn't empty for more than 1 day!” They request prayer for: 1. Their Missions Conference on Sept. 3, 4, & 5, speaker Dan Anderson and the projects they want to reach and hearts that are open to the Lord and His work around the world. 2. Natalie and Nathan to finish their last 3 months of home school studies. 3. The last two months of Bible classes and chapels at Utatlán and for them to take advantage of the opportunities given to them. 4. The Afre family -- a family that has had all their children through school, but due to recent events in their lives are sensitive to the Lord. Pray for their salvation. 5. Pam's older brother and family. Bill Vasey is praising the Lord for: 1. A friend who has pledged an amount of $25,000.00 as a matching funds grant for the construction of the Berea Christian School in Joyabaj. “Any amount sent in for the School Construction between July 15th and August 15th will be matched up to $25,000.00! Several of you have already responded to this tremendous offer and have sent money in either to my brother Ken or to Mission Outfitter so that your gift will be matched! How I praise the Lord for His provisions for our needs at this time.” 2. An opportunity to minister to the family of a girl in Berea Christian School who recently died of leukemia. Her mother is a Mayan priestess and practices the ancient religion of the Mayan Indians. The family has had two of their three daughters in their school since kindergarten. This may be the opportunity that the Lord will use for their conversion to Christ. 3. A group of 24 from South County Christian Church in St. Louis that came and did concerts, drama and evangelism in churches, schools and the town plaza two weeks ago. They also were able to do some work on the school construction while here for one week. Dozens of people made commitments to Christ during their visit and the whole town is buzzing as a result of their impact for Christ! He requests prayer for: 1. The above family that lost their daughter Quetzali to Leukemia. Ixchel her older sister in 7th grade is very interested in the things of the Lord and asked for prayer recently when the group from St. Louis was here. 2. An upcoming trip to Peru to check on the projects (2 church plants and 2 new constructions) that need attention. He will be in Peru for most of the month of October. Utatlan School is praising the Lord for: 1. The provision of funds to build wall around Centro Ixil School in Nebaj. 2. That several of their students have qualified for national Olympics in math and science. 3. The gift of two microscopes for science class. 4. All the students who have come to Christ this year in both Primary and Secondary. They request prayer for: 1. Graduating students who are beginning their “on the field” training, requirement for graduation. Pray that their lives will honor Christ. 2. Several students participating in science and math Olympics. They have qualified to compete on national level. Pray that they will honor God in their participation. 3. The material needs of their rural schools and for scholarship help. 4. Their school will be a testimony as they participate in the town’s annual parade, their float will have the Bible as theme. Ron & Brenda Anderson are praising the Lord for: 1. “Thank you for praying for Mark and his transition to the USA. He is now in the USA.” 2. Their meeting with the GEM mission in Poland. “We continue to explore ways to work together across Europe.” 3. A lady in the prison accepted the Lord! They request prayer for: 1. Their visit to Babi and Roya, the Iranians, as they are asking for their help in the little church plant they attend on the east coast of Spain. Aug.11-14. 2. ECM International Leaders retreat in Madrid they will be hosting (Aug 17-19). 3. Their trip to minister to the missionaries in Croatia and Slovenia (Aug 24-31). 4. The Christian ladies in the prison where Brenda ministers. Linda MacRae is praising the Lord for: 1. The 7 visitors from PM churches in Wisconsin & Pennsylvania and the trip we enjoyed together including visits to the Christian schools in Quiche, Joyabaj, and the church and school in San Cristobal. A great opportunity to see what the Lord is doing through the work of the PMs in Guatemala. 2. The generous contributions of donated food that was distributed as part of the Day of Evangelism in Masagua, an area severely damaged by the rains of Hurricane Agatha. A medical clinic also helped many with physical needs. 3. Those who studied in concentrated modular classes in July during the regular break between trimesters. 4. The good beginning to the third quarter of this school year. 5. The answer to prayer for more leaders in the Pioneer Girls Club. Orfa joined us this week! She requests prayer for: 1. Taking advantage of the last 5 weeks of the club program to build into the lives of the children who attend. 2. Those who have suffered much damage and loss because of the heavy rains. Wisdom for the government leaders in how to rein in the crime and violence that is prevalent in the country. 3. The participation of local donors in our annual Friendship Dinners, August 26 & 27. Pray for a renewed commitment on the part of each one. 4. Those who will graduate in October and the confirmation of future ministries for them. 5. The selection of students who will participate in the seminary's vacation missions program. Betsy Wambach is praising the Lord for: 1. During the last 7 weeks they have had 88 adult missionaries and 53 missionary kids on SEND’s campus, plus about 300 at SEND’s annual Family Conference last week. A great time was had by all, much was learned in training programs, and a lot of reconnecting happened. 2. She was given a very good evaluation by Ken Guenther who oversees all of the training (pre-field and on-field) for SEND in regards to the Candidate Orientation Program that she directs. “That was a big encouragement to me.” 3. She participated with her church in the local Founder’s Festival and just had a blast doing it. It was great to be back at a booth in a marketplace talking to people about beliefs. She requests prayer for: 1. Her number one prayer request is for rest in the next couple of weeks so that she can be ready to go again once September hits. “Last week I put in 85 actual hours talking and interacting with people and it will take me a bit to catch up from it.” 2. It’s that time of year again when she needs to come up with a new children’s missions’ curriculum. Pray that the Lord will give her ideas and creativity. Doug & Margaret Grenawalt are praising the Lord for: 1. The Friendship Center Block Party went very well -- in spite of it being a very hot day, they had a good turnout, and were able to visit with lots of their friends and neighbors, and have a good time while they were doing it! They request prayer for: 1. Pakistan and the flooding that is happening there. Some of the areas where they lived are being affected. 2. The outreach that will take place during and after the Pakistan Independence Day parade, which will be held on August 8th. 3. The Muslim month of fasting is August 11th - September 9th; pray for special grace upon their ministry and outreach to South Asians during this time! Continue to remember: Jonathan & Kathy Wilson in New Guinea Brian & Trish Fink in Canada Wilson & Iris Romero in Colombia John & Andrea Stange are praising the Lord for: 1. New people. 2. Faithful givers. 3. A good start to their weekly core groups. 4. A feeling of momentum and motivation within the congregation. They request prayer for: 1. Their Grand Opening on September 12th. “We are praying that the Lord enables us to connect with many people in the community.” 2. Their youth, children, and VBS ministries. Luis & Josefina Estevez are praising the Lord for: 1. His protection and guidance during their July travels. “We visited Guatemala with a work team from Atlanta, GA, then spoke at a couples' retreat in Barranquilla, Colombia, and attended a FamilyLife Staff Conference in Little Rock, AK.” 2. The training received in AK to continue working to help build strong marriages and families. They request prayer for plans and preparation for the month of October: Josefina is speaking at a ladies retreat, in Singing Hills (Plainfield, NH), then they are both speaking at a couples retreat in San Diego, CA, and at the end of the month traveling to Costa Rica for more training in family ministry. Continue to remember: Bret & Meredith Nathaniel Mark & Lisa Liebel at Life Victory Church Jonathan & Jinny Malanowski at Kathleen Jhovanny & Yadira Rodriguez at Centro De Adoracion Metodista Primitiva in Jersey City, NJ Steve & Sherry Ramsier in Pgh. | |||
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