1 Pray for our former
Senior Pastor Paul, and
his wife Cheryl, as Paul
begins his new ministry as
president of Moody Bible
Institute today. Praise for
8 years of ministry with
Avant. Pray as Moody trains
the next generation of Christian leaders.
2 Pray as Kathy serves
for 2 weeks in East
Asia, along with 14 students
from Rice U, UT and
Texas A&M. They are
involved with evangelism
and providing support to the
long term team there. Pray
as Kurt cares for their children.
3 The Zumacks
are pleased about
their pastoral care and
evangelistic activities,
small groups, preaching,
hospitality, English classes
and prison ministry. Pray
for much needed personal
support; funds for a car; their furlough in August.
4 The family left mid-
May to nurture the
FamilyLife movement in
Rwanda, a 6 week project.
Pray as the goal is to
begin the development of
a national team to lead Campus Crusade, Arkansas/Rwanda
FamilyLife there. Pray for
wisdom regarding school placement for their kids.
5 Praise for visas; pray
as they are in-country
for 10 days and return for
intensive language studies
and work in Sept. Intercede
for Dave as he travels to
Canada and S. America for
meetings; for elections this
month in their closed country.
Paul & Cheryl Nyquist
Moody Bible Institute, Illinois
Kurt & Kathy Ritz
Campus Crusade, Texas
Leroy & Debbie Zumack
Greater Europe Mission, France
Bill & Jenni Hunt
Dave & Pam
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6 Dal (saved here at
FFC many years ago),
passed into the presence
of the Lord on Monday,
April 6th. Audrey was
at his bedside. The past
few months he had been
undergoing chemotherapy.
Pray for Audrey—her health is also fragile.
7 Praise for 60
underground churches
meeting in their closed
country; for satellite
TV, local FM radio,
personal follow-up, Bible
Correspondence courses, and
their internet website. Pray
as Boaz and Ruth reach Muslim friends in-country.
8 The family plans
furlough July –
December. Ask for travel
details before and after
arrival; children’s school
and medical documents; that
they finish well; funds to
purchase church properties;
the Spink family who recently joined their team.
9 Prayer Points: visa cost
to be paid next month;
finding good managers
for production of building
materials; building a village
kindergarten; housing for
another year; planning
autumn in US schedules;
managing the children’s education.
10 The 2009 Children’s
Bible Club summer
season is underway. Pray as
4 million children (Hindu
& Muslim) in India discover
the compassion and love
of Jesus for the first time.
Pray the love of Jesus flows
through 50,000 teachers.
11 “God continues to
show Himself strong
in the lives of leaders in
Washington. Let’s praise
God for these fellow
Audrey Congdon Christians who are serving
TEAM, (S. Africa, Retired), Illinois God quietly behind the
scenes. Thank you for being
part of God using them for His glory.”
12 Fifteen of the 45
jungle tribes in
Peru have never heard the
Gospel. Pray as Peter and
Marta serve with Segadores,
Boaz & Ruth training and mobilizing
Closed Country national leaders cross-
culturally. Remember Marta
and her piano students; Lydia’s health needs.
13 Praise for the
completion of the
translation of the Mandarin
workbook and a solid group
of facilitators who are
Alejandro & Robyn Armijo trained to lead workshops
ABWE, Chile in closed countries. Pray
for physical, mental and
spiritual strength for each facilitator.
14 Praise for the
move of the Bible
Institute to Temperley and
for 32 students enrolled
there. Pray as Harold
Vaughn & Jennifer teaches. Ask guidance as
Closed Country they begin a church plant in Gospel Mission of S. America, Argentina
the neighborhood of Villa
Recreo; for work with two families there. .
15 Pray for special
activities this
summer; CYIA camp in
Ankeny now through the 19th
for all summer missionaries;
John & Atts De Vries for 5-Day Clubs taught
Mission India, Michigan in June, July and August;
volunteers needed for the Fair
Ministries; most of all--salvation of children.
Peggy McCracken
Christian Embassy, Washington, D.C.
Peter & Marta Hocking
Segadores (Reapers), Peru
Vic & Gwen
Closed Country
Harold & Priscilla Goossen
Beth Lamb
Child Evangelism Fellowship, Iowa
16 Praise for graduate
students who came
to Christ and now have
a strong desire to share
their faith. Pray for 8 new
students in the BEST Wayne & Miyako Meyer
Club—that their hearts will Navigators, Japan
be open to the Gospel; ask
for eternal fruit as they build relationships.
17 Pray as they serve
in their local church
with David focusing on
adult education. Ask they
will be a blessing to their
neighbors and fellow church David & Vreni
members. Pray: David’s Closed Country
ongoing projects and
research; Vreni’s contacts with immigrants.
18 Bible translation
is foundational to
missions. When people
receive Scriptures in their
own language for the
first time, it can change Wycliffe Bible Translators
everything. Today more Global
than 2,300 of the world’s
languages don’t have a single portion of God’s Word.
19 Intercede for the
family as they
moved to their new ministry
earlier this month—a place
where there are only 3
known believers. Pray as Mike & Sue, One Son
Mike pastors a church for Closed Country
expatriates; for settling into
this new area; friends for Joshua.
20 Pray for
opportunities to
follow up with students this
summer; for planning several
events; working on ministry
opportunities for fall. Ask for Matt & Rachelle Mayse
a solid, sustained ministry Youth for Christ, Iowa
to be established on the
campuses of Urbandale and Johnston.
21 We are asked to
pray for Mari
Carmen as she has returned
home after 10 months in
the rehab center; the same
for Manuel after 7 months.
Pray they will make wise
decisions. Remember also
Don’s sister, Betty, with breast cancer.
22
Pray for Rudi
Wiens, FEBC
Russian Ministries’ Director,
as he provides leadership for
the ministry. Pray God will
continue to bless his work,
his family and his travels.
Salaries were decreased—
ask for much-needed sacrificial giving.
23 Give praise for
the provision of
Christian books and Bible
study helps. Ask that these
resources will help students
grow in their faith; for 15+
spiritually mature students
to show love for less mature
believers; for choosing a campus minister.
24
It’s winter in Bolivia,
and the Steeles
are busy training students
to share Christ in closed
countries. Pray as Jonathan
finishes his master’s in small
business; plans a trip to Asia;
for opportunities to share
Christ; good health for the family.
25 For months they
have been planning
a retreat for the purpose
of sharing the gospel with
the families and friends
of “Family Junior” this
weekend. Ask for open
hearts. Pray also for a family
car; financial provision during crisis in Spain.
Don & Paula Cabeen
TEAM, Spain
Far East Broadcasting Company
Russia
Jeff & Melissa
Closed Country
Jonathan & Monica Steele
Frontiers, Bolivia
Pablo & Rosa Gallego
Partners in Evangelism, Spain
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relief and joy that
we can share with you that Missionary
we finally have electricity
hooked up to the house.”
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1. Amsden, Pat Camp Appanoose, Iowa
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builders to complete the Closed Country New Life, Spain
work this summer enabling 3. Appleby, Dan & Jodi MAF/Moody, WA
them to use the office for recordings by fall. 4. Armijo, Alejandro & Robyn
ABWE, Chile
5. Becknell, Dr. Bill Agape, Russia
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6. Bridgman, Paul & Violette
Intercede for the TEAM, Japan
family as they 7. Cabeen, Don & Paula TEAM, Spain
return to the US for home 8. Dabson, Emmanuel & Mercy
june 2009
assignment for one year PI, Ghana
9. Decker, Sarah InterVarsity, France
beginning in July. Ask for
10. Finke, Jim & Ruth GEM, Greece
good adjustment and safety. Paul & Violette Bridgman 11. Gallego, Pablo & Rosa PIE, Spain
Praise for a retired Japanese TEAM, Japan
12. Goossen, Harold & Priscilla GMSA, Argentina
missionary who is pastoring 13. Hanna, Beth CAM International, Mexico
Sanyo Grace Church in their absence. 14. Hocking, Peter & Marta Segadores, Peru
15. Hunt, Bill & Jenni CCC, Arkansas
16. Ibbotson, Rita TEAM, Zimbabwe
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sparing Terry’s life
as he recently had a classic
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Lamb, Beth Child Evangelism Fellowship, Iowa
Malik, Tony & Tsering GOM, India
McCalley, Mike & Brenda CCC, Washington
“widow maker” blockage 20. Mayse, Matt & Rachelle Youth for Christ, Iowa
repaired. Pray as he 21. McCracken, Peggy CCC, Washington, D.C.
“redeems waste” for Avant in 22. Meyer, Wayne & Miyako Navigators, Japan
Terry & Mary Stark
a very tight recycling market. Avant Ministries, Iowa 23. Mok, Mony & Kunnery Partners Int’l., Cambodia
24. Pascual, Santiago & Yolanda Segadores, Peru
Ask for offer on scrap plastic;
25. Ritz, Kurt & Kathy CCC, Texas
action on 1,000 ton scrap steel removal.
26. Rogers, Dan & Sylvia MAF, Ecuador
27. Schwarze, Steve & Rhonda FEBC, Philippines
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7. Boaz & Ruth Europe 16. Nathan & Kathy Asia
3. Davis, Ross & Colleen International Church Ministries, Arizona
4. Griffiths, Dick & Char TEAM, Wisconsin 8. Tim & Iris 17. Vaughn & Jennifer Asia
9. Mike & Sue 18. Matt Asia
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6. Taber, Bob & Lois OMS International, Iowa
7. Vetter, Lenita Flagstaff Mission to the Navajos, Arizona
9. Weller, Elaine CEF, Missouri
8. Woods, Bill & Donna Campus Crusade for Christ, Colorado