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THE GLEANINGS$June/July 2009 |
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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 June/July 2009. They request prayer for: 1. The government just implemented a mandatory closure of all schools for over 2 weeks. Pray for their dorm students as they travel home & protection against the AH1N1 virus for all their students, teachers and families. 2. Ana María, 12th grader, whose mom died last Thursday. She's the only child and has no dad. Pray especially for her salvation. We praise the Lord that her mom was a believer. Pray for the Tipaz family as well, as they lost their mom on Tuesday in an accident. They are a needy family too. 3. The Social Evangelistic Project to be held this weekend amidst the closure of school, but they need to deliver the food and take advantage of sharing the gospel in Patzojom, La Primavera. 4. Reorganization of chapels and retreats and other activities while the school is closed. 5. Teacher and elder at the church, Erbin, as he has surgery on 6/17 and for Rene as he urgently needs to receive his kidney transplant -- that the last exams will go well and his sister, who is the donor, will be in good health as well. Bill Vasey is praising the Lord for: 1. They are in the final stages of phase one of the Berea School Construction putting down the ceramic tile in the classrooms and the bathrooms. Next comes the doors and windows and finally the furniture, including whiteboards, maps, desks (including teacher's desk) and lights. “This truly has been a miracle of God considering that we started last year with no funds to begin.” 2. The group from Mission Outfitter of Durango, Co. who will be holding medical/dental clinics and building 8 small homes for widows from June 12-26. 3. The Pittsburgh Swisshelm Park church that is raising funds in their DVBS to help buy Quiche Bibles for those who cannot afford them. He requests prayer for: 1. Funding to continue their building project on Berea Christian School. They are behind in paying for building materials to the tune of about $15,000. They have several promises of help so pray that God touches the hearts of those who have promised help to follow through and give for the project. 2. “My paper work has been sent in to Loyola University Medical Center for upcoming replacement surgery on both knees. Now I am awaiting their approval to be accepted as a charity case and also the date of the surgery. Pray that I will hear something soon so that I can plan my fall schedule.” Linda MacRae is praising the Lord for: 1. Some improvement with the tendon in her knee. 2. The progress made in the seminary chapel expansion project. 3. A wonderful Senior Citizens' Retreat with 150 in attendance. It's a very special time for them. She requests prayer for: 1. The complete healing of her knee. Limited movement and pain have been quite frustrating.for her. 2. A better control of the violence that is affecting the country. 3. Good health and strength to accomplish the many tasks that need to be taken care of each day and for daily safety. Utatlan School is praising the Lord for: 1. Josel, a young man for whom they have prayed for many years and who recently gave his life to Christ. 2. An active group of women in local church who do visitation every Thursday. God has blessed many homes through their visit. They request prayer for: 1. Guatemala – the great need for repentance and turning away from evil and to our God. There is much violence, much corruption in gov’t. etc. 2. Josel’s spiritual growth and that he will obey the Lord and “fix up” some spending problems. Pray also for his wife, Yulv, to accept Christ. 3. A pastor for their church, where dorm students and several teachers attend. 4. Tom Hays, a former PM missionary, who recently suffered a heart attack and had by-pass surgery. She requests prayer for: 1. Linda from their Bible study who asked last week, “What exactly do you mean when you talk about being saved?” - we had a great discussion - pray she will know 100% that she is saved. 2. Marie who came to Bible study through the winter and got saved - she is working about 300+ miles from home for summer - pray she will stand firm in her new faith and that God will make a way to hook her up with fellow believers. 3. Good outreach and prosperity for the summer at Grizzly Lake campground - pray they make the most of their interactions with campers. 4. Lee - a pt. in one of her clinics that she witnessed to a few weeks ago. Pray that he will want to come to the Lord for salvation. Betsy Wambach is praising the Lord for: 1. They have a good group coming to their Candidate Orientation Program on June 21-July 3. 2. Although this is the first time she is directing the COP program, she thinks they are ahead of schedule in their preparations. 3. She is feeling so much better than last summer! “I was struggling with a lot of joint pain last summer that made it hard to function. This year it is basically gone. Praise God with me!” She requests prayer for: 1. There are always surprises once the Candidates arrive here. Pray that the surprises will be minimal and that all that they are planning to come will actually make it on time. 2. They ask the Candidate to do quite a bit of preparation before arrival. Pray that they are able to complete their tasks before coming so that time is not needed there to have them complete these things. 3. Health for the staff and especially for her. She will be overseeing the total program, plus she is in charge of all of the testing and assessments, and will be involved in all of the interviews that the Candidates will have with the Missionary Personnel Committee. Pray that she can get the rest needed and have the energy needed to keep up with everything. Doug & Margaret Grenawalt are praising the Lord for: 1. "William" was recently taken by his wife, who is unhappy about him being a Christian, to speak with Muslim leaders who tried to convince him to return to Islam. "William" was not dismayed, however, and remains strong in his faith. 2. Margaret's friend, Seema, was able to find a job, which is an answer to prayer. They request prayer for: 1. Doug will be traveling to Dearborn, MI, June 18-21 to take part in an evangelism effort at the annual Arab Fest. Pray for good witnessing opportunities, and also pray for strength to be on his feet all day, as he injured his foot a few weeks ago and sometimes has trouble walking. 2. Margaret is involved in a new project at the Center that involves learning how to edit and upload video to the internet. Pray for her as she learns how to do this, and then in turn, teaches others how to do it. 3. Margaret is working with another staff person in preparing a new curriculum for the English as a Second Language program at the Center. Pray for wisdom as they set goals and choose materials for the fall. 4. Doug as he prepares lessons that will be helpful for "William" in his continued growth and development as a believer. Continue to remember: Felix & Mireya Rodriguez in DR Jonathan & Kathy Wilson in New Guinea Wilson & Iris Romeo in Colombia Brian & Trish Fink on furlough They request prayer for: 1. Their roof situation. 2. Their annual block party. 3. Summer with the kids getting out of school. 4. Their Night Hope Youth Center. 5. The increasing violence and drug activity in the neighborhood. 6. Their youth learning center Hope House. Luis & Josefina Estevez are praising the Lord for His provision with school supplies to take to Guatemala and El Salvador. “We trust we will have enough by the time we go.” They request prayer for their upcoming trip to Guatemala and El Salvador at the end of the month. “We hope to visit several of the schools in Guatemala, do some work in one of the schools, bring a marriage workshop in Joyabaj, and visit El Salvador to support the new missionaries; For travel mercies and to be blessed by God.” Mark & Lisa Liebel are praising the Lord for: 1. They just started a Christian Addictions meeting and saw 8 people out. 2. They will be hosting a “Do you care for the people of your church seminar with our very own, adopted into our denomination, Jim Moss, July 25th . They request prayer for: 1. The Addictions Victorious meeting will make a real impact on their community and for God’s Kingdom. 2. Concert outreach season starting June 26th with swerve- to reach the unsaved and draw new guests into their church. 3. Financial provisions for the church and that people would grow and give to the Kingdom. 4. Personal focus for Mark’s priorities to align with God’s will. Continue to remember: Bret & Meredith Nathaniel Chase & Jamie Campbell in Pittsburgh Fred & Deb Perkins in Fl John & Andrea Stange in New Town IMB PROJECTS Quiche Bible Translation Furniture for school in Santiago, Dominican Republic Computers for schools in Guat. | |||
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