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  • 8/14/2019 Has Anyone Whose Opinion You Value Criticized You Because You

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    Je & MelissaClosed Country

    Bill & Jenni HuntFamilyLife (CCC), Arkansas

    Tony & Tsering MalikGlobal Outreach Mission, India

    Rita IbbotsonTEAM, Zimbabwe

    Peggy McCrackenChristian Embassy (CCC), Washington, DC

    Harold & Priscilla GoossenGospel Mission of S.A., Argentina

    Don & Paula CabeenTEAM, Spain

    Tim & Iris, Two SonsClosed Country

    Dan & Jodi ApplebyMAF/Moody Aviation, Washington

    Kurt & Kathy RitzCampus Crusade, Texas

    David & Jodi PierceSteiger International, Massachusetts

    Vic & GwenClosed Country

    Matt & Rachelle MayseYouth for Christ, Iowa

    Dr. Bill BecknellAgape Unlimited, Russia

    Pat AmsdenCamp Appanoose, Iowa

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    1 Has anyone whoseopinion you valuecriticized you because

    you follow Christ? We see

    people here struggle with

    things that we have not had

    to deal with. Pray as we

    counsel students in a culture

    that we dont fully understand.

    3 Intercede as the familytemporarily plants inKigali, Rwanda, from mid-

    May to mid-July to nurture

    the FamilyLife movement.

    Pray for planning,

    preparation and funding as

    they will conduct numerous

    seminars and train leaders.

    2 While in Delhi, Tonysuffered a brokenankle and bruises whileriding in a 3-wheeler auto

    rickshaw that was hit by a

    speeding car. He cushioned

    his fathers fall. Pray for

    healing after surgery (in a

    cast); for profitable time with the Lord.

    4 Intercede as Ritabegins teaching 16new nursing students; for

    her Wednesday evening

    Bible study with 14 nursing

    students; continued need

    of food to assist many in

    their area; for the unity

    government; improvement for the country.

    5Tough Questions

    about the Christian

    Faith is the current Bible

    study topic for ambassadors

    wives and women chiefs of

    staff. Pray as they examine

    their view of truth by

    comparing the teachings in

    the Bible with those of other beliefs.

    8 Pray for a spirituallyrefreshing andchallenging time during

    their church retreat, May

    8-10; for the organizational

    details of the summer

    evangelistic campaign in

    Puebla, June 23-July 13,

    with 10 students from Cedarville College.

    6 Pray as Harold is busyteaching six hours perweek at the Bible Institute

    at their new location in the

    apartment of the mission

    house. Uphold the Goossens

    in prayer, as well as the

    other teachers and twenty-

    six students enrolled this year.

    7 Intercede for recordistsas they search outlanguages of illiteratetribal people and find a

    way to translate and record

    the Gospel message into

    those languages. Pray each

    recordist will be equipped

    for the spiritual warfare involved.

    9 We continue to seeGod working in thelives of the students at

    Moody, providing for their

    needs. Kara is graduating

    in June and plans to attend

    Moody Bible Institute in the

    fallpray that the Lord will

    provide college funds for her.

    10Kurt asks us to

    pray for Harrison, a

    student with questions who

    recently spent time with

    Kurt going through the

    Gospel, some apologetics,

    and even philosophy. Pray

    for Harrisons salvation as 2

    students do follow-up with him.

    13 Pray for neededfunds for Gwenstravel to a neighboring

    closed country in June to

    facilitate a workshop there.

    Many of the participants

    are local, national ministry

    workers and they are unable

    to pay for the whole cost of her travel.

    12 Praise God forthe opportunityto have a YFC club atUrbandale Middle School.

    The administration is

    appreciative of their

    ministry. Pray for more

    churches to be involved;

    wisdom in planning for the summer and 2009-2010

    school year.

    14 Pray as plansare made for theSummer Expedition (June

    27-July 12). Agape shares

    the love of God with people

    in remote parts of Russia

    by providing free medical

    consultations, distributing

    eyeglasses, health kits, medicines and Bibles.

    15Pat asks us to

    help get the word

    out about the 2009 camp

    programs; for the provision

    of funds to help young

    people attend camp; for

    quality staff that is energetic

    and well trained; spiritually

    sensitive counselors to serve as role models.

    11 Pray for wisdomand discernment asthey pursue their mission

    of going to secular young

    people, leading them into a

    relationship with Jesus, and

    helping them fulfill Gods

    calling for their lives; for

    Steigers 70 missionaries in 10 countries.

    18 Intercede for Justin,one of our MKs, whois serving on the new ship.

    He has been encouraged and

    stretched and appreciates

    support and prayer as he

    plans to stay and serve for

    one more year and then

    study at Wheaton College.

    16 Pray for safety ofliteracy teachersserving in difficult areas

    resistant to the Gospel; that

    the intense persecution

    of last year would not

    be repeated; for church

    planters to remain faithful

    in the face of persecution by governm

    17 Pray for continuedsafety, health andwisdom; for much neededteachers at Carachipampa

    Christian School; for Helen

    teaching first grade; Arden

    teaching at Coachaca

    Missions Training Center

    with their son, Jonathan, and wife, Mo

    19 Pray as they returnto their closedcountry June 4th. They are

    seeking the Lord for His

    plans for their lives and

    where He wants them to live.

    Pray they would know Gods

    desire for their future. There

    is also great need here in the US.

    20Some churches

    and believers are

    looking ahead to fall and

    recruiting Good News Club

    workers. They want to start

    new Clubs in Burlington,

    Monticello, Cedar Rapids

    and Linn-Mar School

    district. Please ask God to raise up the

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    Lifelong Missionary Servants1. Condit, Elroy & Gordia Wyclie Bible Translators, Florida/Wisconsin

    2. Congdon, Dal & Audrey TEAM, Illinois

    3. Davis, Ross & Colleen International Church Ministries, Arizona

    4. Gri ths, Dick & Char TEAM, Wisconsin

    5. Hesse, Don & Lois Jean Wyclie Bible Translators, Texas

    6. Taber, Bob & Lois OMS International, Iowa

    7. Vetter, Lenita Flagsta Mission to the Navajos, Arizona

    9. Weller, Elaine CEF, Missouri

    8. Woods, Bill & Donna Campus Crusade for Christ, Colorado

    First FederatedMissionary

    Family1. Amsden, Pat Camp Appanoose, Iowa

    2. Anderson, Je & CarolynNew Life, Spain

    3. Appleby, Dan & Jodi MAF/Moody, WA

    4. Armijo, Alejandro & RobynABWE, Chile

    5. Becknell, Dr. Bill Agape, Russia

    6. Bridgman, Paul & VioletteTEAM, Japan

    7. Cabeen, Don & Paula TEAM, Spain

    8. Dabson, Emmanuel & MercyPI, Ghana

    9. Decker, Sarah InterVarsity, France

    10. Finke, Jim & Ruth GEM, Greece

    11. Gallego, Pablo & Rosa PIE, Spain

    12. Goossen, Harold & Priscilla GMSA, Argentina

    13. Hanna, Beth CAM International, Mexico

    14. Hocking, Peter & Marta Segadores, Peru

    15. Hunt, Bill & Jenni CCC, Arkansas

    16. Ibbotson, Rita TEAM, Zimbabwe

    17. Lamb, Beth Child Evangelism Fellowship, Iowa

    18. Malik, Tony & Tsering GOM, India

    19. McCalley, Mike & Brenda CCC, Washington

    20. Mayse, Matt & Rachelle Youth for Christ, Iowa

    21. McCracken, Peggy CCC, Washington, D.C.

    22. Meyer, Wayne & Miyako Navigators, Japan

    23. Mok, Mony & Kunnery Partners Intl., Cambodia

    24. Nyquist, Paul & Cheryl Avant Ministries, Missouri25. Pascual, Santiago & Yolanda Segadores, Peru

    26. Richardson, Matt WBT, Closed Country

    27. Ritz, Kurt & Kathy CCC, Texas

    28. Rogers, Dan & Sylvia MAF, Ecuador

    29. Schwarze, Steve & Rhonda FEBC, Philippines

    30. Sonius, Lee & Michelle HCJB Global, Ghana

    31. Stark, Terry & Mary Avant Ministries, Iowa

    32. Steele, Arden & Helen SIM Intl., Bolivia

    33. Steele, Jonathan & Monica Frontiers, Bolivia

    34. Van Cleave, Jerry & Patty PCJM, Iowa

    35. Zellmer, Keith & Pam SEND Intl., Kosova

    36. Zumack, Leroy & Debbie GEM, France

    Closed Access Countries1. Katy Asia

    2. Steve & Pat Asia

    3. Michael & April Asia4. Vic & Gwen Asia

    5. Je & Melissa Asia

    6. Glenn & Carol Asia

    7. Boaz & Ruth Europe

    8. Tim & Iris

    9. Mike & Sue

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    monthly by First Federated Church to

    more eectively for our missionaries a

    Jean Crabbs, with the help of a group o

    reads through piles of mail and writes

    urgent prayer requests from those we

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    10. David & Vreni Europe

    11. Tim & Martha Asia

    12. Ron & Erin Asia

    13. Alan & Helena Asia

    14. Dave & Pam Asia

    15. Gordon & Grace Asia

    16. Nathan & Kathy Asia

    17. Vaughn & Jennifer Asia

    Steve & Rhonda SchwarzeFar East Broadcasting Co., Philippines

    Lenita VetterFlagsta Mission to the Navajos, Arizona

    Mike & Sue, One SonClosed Country

    Wyclie Bible TranslatorsGlobal

    Alan & HelenaClosed Country

    Chaplain Jerry & Patty Van CleavePolk County Jail Ministry, Iowa

    Dave & PamClosed Country

    Lee & Michelle SoniusHCJB Global, Ghana

    Bill & Donna WoodsCampus Crusade, Colorado

    25When people

    receive Scriptures

    in their own language it can

    change everything. As the

    Holy Spirit works in the

    heart, he transforms from

    the inside out, impacting

    thoughts and actions. Pray:

    2,300 languages still do not have Gods Word.

    24 Pray for Lenitas leftshoulder to heal andfor her to have full use of her

    left handshe has a torn

    rotator cuff. Ask for growth

    in her childrens Bible

    classes; for opportunity to

    have home Bible studies

    with adults; growth in native churches.

    21 Steve took 250Faith Academymiddle schoolers for a week

    of outdoor ed in the jungle.

    The students were touched

    by the need to replace a

    roof on an indigenous Aeta

    school. Praise: they gave

    sacrificially--raising more than the need!

    23 Having served for19 years in CotedIvoire, Mike and Sue

    look ahead to making the

    transition in June to a closed

    North African country

    where Mike will pastor an

    expatriate church. Pray for

    safety, new friends and a fruitful ministry.

    22 We have theprivilege ofchallenging churches in theDenver area to distribute

    multi-language DVDs of

    the JESUS film to non-

    Christian immigrants in

    America. Pray as they have

    opportunity to tell immigrants about Jesus by DVD.

    26 Praise God for theirfirst child, JamesDavid, born April 2 in

    Northern Ireland. They plan

    to return to ministry in the

    Middle East this fall. Pray

    for replacements for them in

    their former country. They

    were expelled and now blacklisted.

    29 Give praise forobtaining residentialvisas that will enable them

    to return to their country

    this fall and begin language

    studies and work. Their new

    foreign staff has moved in

    above the office. Pray for

    their protection and effectiveness.

    27 Praise: for 24years, the Sheriffsoffice has granted accessto the ministry. Their

    working relationship with

    the incarcerated is crucial.

    Pray for Jerry as this is the

    church he has been called to

    pastor. www.polkcountyjailministires.com

    28 Pray for us as weleave for homeassignment on June 6

    through December. Ask

    for wisdom in education

    decisions for their sons;

    that God will raise up new

    ministry partners to join

    their team; for safety and good health as they travel.