Prayer and
Praise - November 2004
Jerry
& Bev Lehrman
We praise the Lord for the opportunity to return to Brazil on October
27th. This date marks 18 years since we left for the field the first
time in 1986, and we are grateful for the years of blessing God has
given us serving Him in Brazil. Pray for wisdom as we get settled
again into the ministries of the Antioch Bible Institute and Sambaiba
Bible Church.
Chris
& Jana Disler
We are looking forward to the opportunity to get together with other
missionaries for a time of Thanksgiving. This is always a good time
of games, fellowship and rest. We praise the Lord for His many blessings
and provisions for our family.
Jim &
Lydia Johnson - Furlough
In this Thanksgiving season we have much to thank the Lord for: opportunities
to see many on furlough; provision of a vehicle and safety in many
miles of travel; good reports from Limoeiro and Quixere; decisions
made for the Lord in churches here in the U.S.A.; God's meeting our
every need and giving us health. The list goes on, but we will stop
here and just Praise His Holy name.
Dale
& Carol Johnson
Praise the Lord for encouraging letters from listeners in Camocim.
They tell of their appreciation for the spiritual food of the Word
by means of daily Gospel programs. Praise God, too, for the many from
the Camocim area who are requesting the Bible Correspondence courses.
Assis & Sonia
Rodrigues
Praise the Lord for the faithful work of Assis and Sonia with the
Edson Queroz congregation. Tuesday night prayer meeting, Saturday
evening youth meeting, Sunday afternoon Sunday School, evening service,
are all held in a rented school building.
Ken
& Lori Stucky
God has graciously provided a 35 passenger bus for use in the ministry.
Though we have put it to use repeatedly over the past couple of months,
it is not totally paid for. Please pray with us for the remaining
funds and for safety in transporting ALPHA children and Christ is
Life Church families who do not have their own vehicles.
Ed
& Jane Lieb - Retired
Praise the Lord for His watchful care and blessings on our time in
Brazil. Pray for us as we finish our classes at the Antioch Bible
Institute. Pray for the Lord's blessing on our vacation week with
Lucy and Nancy in Gramado, RS in December.
Dave
& Connie Johnson
Praise for the salvation of Mrs. Fatima and for a good start with
couples meetings. Pray with us for visits in homes; for Fred who has
stopped attending meetings; for wisdom in counseling adolescents with
problem areas and in translating some study material. Pray for plans
to visit interior towns for a field survey.
Priscila School
Pray as we soon get the prospectus into the hands of the students
so that they can prepare for the classes in January.
Nancy
Lieb
I am thankful for the time I have with my parents while they are in
Brazil. I am also thankful for the opportunity to help in the Mission's
Guest House these months.
Matthew 9:37-38
“Then saith he unto His disciples, the
harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few; Pray ye therefore
the Lord of the harvest that He will send forth laborers into His
harvest.”
Paul
& Elaine Syers
Praise the Lord for His goodness in helping a number of Antioch Bible
Institute students get back to good health and also for helping them
with homework assignments which they thought were difficult.
Dave
& Sue Eldert
We praise the Lord for two good ladies retreats of 150 women. Several
decisions were made concerning marriage commitments and the home.
Pray for the men's retreat November 13-15th. Pray for one of our couples
at the Institute that is struggling with finances and in managing
their income.
SIBIMA Seminary
We are thankful for the good Masters Course which was offered the
beginning of September. Pray for the ones who are taking the Masters
Course and for those who are teaching.
Lucy
Lieb
Pray for the Nova Metropole Church as it begins looking for a new
pastor. Pray for wisdom in choosing someone to lead the work and minister
the Gospel in that area. Pray as we receive the registrations for
Priscila School that God will be preparing the students who will be
studying in January 2005. Pray as the teachers prepare for their classes.
Wendell
& Florence Ann Hayden - Retired
We praise the Lord for opportunities He continues to give for ministry
this month. We'd appreciate your prayers as we plan a six week trip
to Brazil beginning in January.
Youth Retreats
January is vacation month for schools in Brazil. During that time
several youth retreats are planned to encourage the young people in
their walk with the Lord. Pray for wisdom for those planning the retreats,
as they work through all of the details of arranging speakers, kitchen
helpers and counselors.
Gerald
& Amy Bergen - Retired
We praise the Lord for the good spirit of unity and acceptance of
some changes at our church as Gerald leads that work. Please pray
with us as we both will be ministering at the Mission Harvest Festival
in Goltry, OK November 19th through the 21st. This was Gerald's sending
church when he went to Brazil in 1953.
Roger
& Crystal Johansen
Praise the Lord for Julianna Favill Johansen's safe arrival on October
2nd into our family and that Crystal and baby are doing well. Praise
the Lord for an excellent time of encouragement from our home church
men's group that came to help in the work for eight days. Pray for
Carlos and Marizete's salvation as well as travel mercies for Roger's
Mom who plans to come for a visit in November.
Ellie
Driesenga
This month we are beginning to officially organize the deaf ministry
at Planalto Church. Please pray for wisdom and direction. Also pray
for our Day Camp November 27th for young people. We normally have
about 200 youth. We will be trying some new activities focusing on
their responsibility as part of the body of Christ locally and internationally.
Matthew 9:37-38
“Then saith he unto His disciples, the
harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few; Pray ye therefore
the Lord of the harvest that He will send forth laborers into His
harvest.”
Bruce
& LeeAnn Nichols - Furlough
We are thankful for the delightful time we have each Sunday afternoon
with our married sons and daughters-in-law in the study of Genesis.
It has been a time getting to know God and them better.
Joe
& Jeanie Stucky
Jeanie is doing a teacher's training course with Vitoria and Damiana.
Pray for them to soon be equipped to join our Sunday School teaching
staff. Pray for the teachers of the young people's class to be able
to create a desire in the students to study and apply God's Word.
Dan
& Linda Anderson
Please pray for the salvation of Gilson (father) and Se Luzia. Gilson
is studying the Bible with Dan and Se Luzia with Linda. Praise the
Lord for their two children who have trusted Christ and are attending
church faithfully, and are regularly cleaning the church buildings.
Praise the Lord for Kim Plumlee who is with us for five weeks to help
Linda in the home and with home schooling. Her presence is allowing
Linda to do the Bible study with Se Luzia.
New Appointees
Thank God with us that two new appointees Jon Johnson and Becky Stout
were approved by the Board on October 1st. Pray that they could quickly
realize their prayer and financial support allowing them to join our
missionaries in ministry in Brazil.
Harold
& Ruth Green
We are thankful to the Lord for the special time of fellowship we
enjoyed last month with our missionaries on furlough while they were
here for our mission's semi-annual business meeting. Our hearts are
grateful to the Lord for you, who faithfully pray for us.
Joel
& Melissa Johnson - Furlough
Please continue to pray for Mom Johnson. Praise the Lord for a wonderful
trip to Illinois in October. It was great to see friends and our missionary
families at the BGFM Board meeting. Pray for the continued work at
our church in Lagoa Redonda.
Larry
& Ruth Lipka
Renee is enjoying her ministry at ALPHA school in Brazil. Pray for
God's protection and blessings upon her as she teaches and visits
other locations. Pray for God's direction concerning where to study
when she returns to the U.S. Also pray for our daughter Rachelle as
she seeks God's guidance for future schooling.
Philip
& Rachel Stucky
We are thankful to the Lord for safety in travel, good health and
the privilege of participating in a unique missionary experience in
the Amazon Jungle last month.
Matthew 9:37-38
“Then saith he unto His disciples, the
harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few; Pray ye therefore
the Lord of the harvest that He will send forth laborers into His
harvest.”
