MISSIONARYPRAYER & PRAISE November 2021

Dan & Claudia Aanderud, Germany

• Praise for the baptism of a patient 18-year-old man, he had towait until he was an adult to get baptized because his parentswere against it while he was young. They ended up coming tothe baptism and even threw a celebration for their son!

• Pray for the young people that the Aanderud’s disciple. Praythat they are strengthened by the Word and are empowered towitness.

• Pray for Isabel, one of the young people in their church, whoneeds surgery to find the source of chronic pain. Pray that Godwould give the doctors wisdom and bring her healing.

• Pray for the German young people to speak out for Christ.

• Pray for a new pastor for IBC; Dan is serving as the interimpastor until they find one.

• Pray for an opening in a day care facility for Johnny.

Henry & Lorna Amarila, Cruise Ship Ministry, US

• Praise that many people are coming to the Cruise and are stillsigning up!

• Pray for the crew members who are serving on the DisneyWonder Cruise. Pray for their spiritual growth.

• Praise for the ministry opportunities they have had.

Les & Kathy Bruce, Biblical Byways, US

• Pray for healing for Kathy, she has broken her leg and her kneeis in bad shape. She has also just been diagnosed with cancer.

• Praise for Les’s back healing.

Glenn & Dorothy Budd, ABWE, Peru

• Pray for the donated oxygen machine that was confiscated atthe Lima airport is returned to the needy people of Chiclayo.The government said that the machine is restricted because it isa medical machine and requires paperwork and taxes to be paidbefore it can be used. Pray for Nestor as he flies to Lima to tryand resolve this situation.

• Praise for the marriage of their daughter Amy and new son-in-law Jaime.

• Praise also for Steph’s healthy pregnancy thus far. Pray for asafe delivery and healthy baby. (cont.)

• Pray for daily wisdom in their kids lives as they go through these major changes in life.

• Pray for continued good health for the Budds and for those in Chiclayo. Pray that God heals those who need healing.

• Pray for the immigration situation in Chiclayo. Brooks & Nina Buser, Ethnos360, Radius Int., Mexico

• Praise that the Radius Missionary Conference for 2022 is open!

• Praise for all the support that the Busers receive. Josh & Faye Butler, Ethnos360, PNG

• Pray for the family as they transition. They are in a strange “waiting but not really” period and it is stressful for them all. Pray for perseverance, new friendships for the kids, and clear direction from the Lord in what He is doing in their lives.

• Pray that the boat repairs will be done soon and that the items to repair their houses will arrive soon too.

• Praise that their coworkers are nearly back! Pray that they stay safe in their travels and that God brings them together soon.

• Pray for the right levels of medication for Faye. CAPS, San Diego

• Pray for the addition of a Patient Care Team Member and an Administrative Assistant.

• Praise for those who have volunteered and are currently working with CAPS and the growth that CAPS is experiencing.

• Pray for healing from current miscarriage.

• Pray that people who want an abortion make a choice for life.

• Pray for healing from prior abortions. Pray for mental health, salvation and needs to be met.

• Pray for a healthy pregnancies, varied needs, and salvation.

• Continue to pray that women follow through with their scheduled appointments at CAPS.

Garran & Hannah Dick, Ethnos360, PNG

• Please pray we would trust God with the travel and getting back into the work we have in PNG.

• Pray for the Butlers as they continue adjusting to PNG and figuring out functioning in country. (cont.)

• Pray for the robbery situation in Bali and that God would be glorified. Pray that the Good News would go out among the people and that some would be added to God's family.

• Pray for our children and us as we transition. Dan & Casie Falls, Ethnos360, Senegal

• Praise that they have progressed in learning French! Praise that they are starting to connect with the people around them as well.

• Praise for the cultural learning they are going through.

• Pray for Casie as she travels to be with their daughter and son-in-law during the expected arrival of their little girl. Pray for the safe delivery of the baby and that Casie will be there for it.

• Pray for Dan as he heads to Spain for a meeting with leaders from Global Partners.

• Pray for all of the physical challenges in their new role.

• Pray for the communication between all the different trainers they are working with.

Jason & Lisa Farley, SEND, missionary candidates to Romania

• Praise that they made it safely to Indiana and have made wonderful connections with the Body of Christ this month!

• They are at 82% of their monthly support. Phil & Angela Flowers, ABWE, Bulgaria

• Praise for their pastor who has received what seems to be very effective treatment. Pray that the cancer is completely gone.

• Praise that their visas have been successfully renewed!

• Pray for the Levski church plant; they have been unable to meet because of restrictions.

• Praise that the men’s outdoor ministry has been able to continue but pray for more opportunities to meet.

Daniel & Ana Gonzalez, Word of Life, Ecuador

• Praise for the ministry they are able to do!

• Praise for all of the support and help that they receive!

Sue Graham, SMCC Satere, Brazil

• Pray for Sue and her family as they fly out to Brazil and reunite with the Satere. Pray for safety and health for them all and that the reunion is wonderful and fruitful.

• Pray for the Satere revision teams and praise God for the two computers Sue will be able to bring with her.

• Praise for her recovery from her stroke. She is doing much better.

• Pray for her daughter in law, Susy, who is dealing with cancer. The Lord is the Great Physician, and all power is in His hands.

• Pray that God brings Sue peace and joy as she continues to serve.

Chris & Mihi Guess, ABWE, Romania

• Praise that CJ will have a green pass to go everywhere in Romania soon!

• Pray for their family since they have gotten sick with COVID; CJ currently has it the worst. Pray that they all make a smooth recovery soon.

Arne & Carolyn Halvarson, ROM, Romania

• Praise God and pray for Marius Apopi who is pastoring 3 churches. He is building many houses and serving the communities around him.

• Pray for Pastor Adi Gaspar & the Rast Church that is finishing the building for the church in Negoia.

• Pray for Cristi Bistriciano who has been working with children and teens westward.

• Pray for Marius Viorel and Johnny Jura who continue to direct their Bible schools.

• Pray for Tudi who is involved in organizing many of these projects.

• Pray for Valerica who works in his church in Resita in lieu of summer camps and on-line teaching.

• Pray for more support; their funds for relief are dwindling. Jeff Hause, SAM, Bolivia

• Praise for the 30 years he has been able to serve in Bolivia!

Phil & Elin Henderson, Ethnos360, Mozambique

• Pray for Phil as he travels and ministers in West Africa.

• Praise that Elin is healthy and that God worked a miracle to demonstrate his healing to the doctors working with her!

• Pray for the Faith Community Nursing class that Elin is taking and for the Field Fair where she will help represent East Africa.

• Pray for the Mwinika people. Restrictions for COVID are lessening. Pray that the believers will be faithful in meeting together and that God will open the doors for outreach.

• Praise for Elias and the time he got to spend back at home for vacation! He came with a friend and they had a lot of fun. Continue to pray for his mental health at school.

• Praise for Callie who is thriving at Eagle Sky Camp. Pray for her as she applies to transition to a full-time position.

Tyler & Heidi Hill, Crossworld, Bosnia

• Praise that Tyler found more work! He can substitute teach again.

• Praise that they are healthy and have been kept safe.

• Praise that they will be attending Pre-Deployment Orientation! Pray that their time there is fruitful.

• Pray for their church, that the Hills would continue to serve them well and that they would all continue to grow in the Lord.

• Pray that God continues to draw them closer together as a family.

• Continue to pray for their support. It still needs to be a bit higher before they can start making plans to move to Bosnia.

Ann Hokstad, CEF, San Diego

• Praise for the busy summer!

• Praise for the fun times they enjoyed despite the weather!

• Pray for the training and the teaching that Ann will be doing.

• Pray for the coming Holiday preparations and seminars. Bethany Johnson, Christar, Spain

• Praise for safe travels, an apartment, reconnecting with my community here. He has provided abundantly for me.

• Pray for unity in her team, among workers in Malaga, and in and among local fellowships. (cont.)

• Pray for wisdom to follow where He is leading and where He is already at work. That she would daily surrender and submit her activities and plans to Him.

• Pray that they would encounter persons of peace and people who are seeking.

• Lift up her new friendships with the family at the fruit stand and with a new sister.

• Pray for wisdom and discernment in discipleship relationships. That they would grow and bear fruit.

Elisa Johnson, Crossworld, Germany

• Pray for sustaining energy, patience, and grace.

• Pray for unity as a staff and dorm.

• Pray for endurance and time to rest.

• Praise for a smooth start to the year.

• Praise for the gift of relationship with her dorm parents.

• Praise for getting to coach JV girls volleyball.

• Praise for the enjoyable end of summer and beginning of fall! Dan & Sharon Leatherwood, TBM, Spain

• Pray that they will shine God’s light in all their interactions.

• Pray that their English classes go well.

• Praise for the study of Paul’s Letters with a church group and pray that they continue learning and go deeper.

• Pray that the people at church will see themselves and others as God does; through the lens of Scripture and that their lives will be changed by that reality.

• Pray for their “reverse missions” that they are working on implementing. They would bring students to the US for a week at a time in host homes. Pray for wisdom and God’s guidance as they step forward in these plans.

• Praise that they will be having a grandchild too! Pray for safety and health for the mother and baby as the pregnancy progresses.

Bill & Tammy McKeever, MRM, Utah

• Praise for the profitable days Bill spent at the Pocatello, Idaho temple open house. He was able to engage in many meaningful conversations.

Josh & Emily Merchant, WBT, Mexico

• Praise for the 13 years they have served in Oaxaca!

• Praise God that he answers prayers!

• Praise that the kids they are teaching are warming up to them.

• Praise for the celebrations of Mexican Independence Day.

• Pray for the village of La Luz. Pray for the leadership of the church there and for the youth, that they abide in Christ and stay together. Pray for them to praise the Lord together.

• Pray for the families at their school.

• Pray for the plumbing issues they are having to be resolved fast.

• Pray for their Bible teacher, Randy, who is having kidney issues.

• Pray for Karina’s family and friends who will now live life without her. She passed away recently.

• Pray for Emily as she leads OCS as the principal. Pray for wisdom and strength.

• Pray for health for Josh.

• Pray for their finances; support has been tapering off and there have been changes to their support system.

Ron & Gayle Miller, ISI, California

• Pray that God uses the ISI ministry team of Cal Poly to continually spread the good news.

• Pray that many others will jump into the “Big Story” of reaching the nations.

Bill & Jen Morlang, Ethnos360, Papua New Guinea

• Praise God for their good health!

• Praise for the building of their barn that is going so well!

• Praise for the provision of a car.

• Praise for the meals that people have brought them.

• Praise for the furniture, rugs, and other items people have given so generously to them.

• Pray for continued strength, health, and safety as they finish up.

• Pray for some rest and down time after they are done so they can get ready to head back to PNG in a few months.

Ron & Cheryl Myers, BWMOM, Thailand

• Praise for the time of rest they were able to enjoy.

Chava & Andrea Nunez, Ethnos360, Mexico

• Pray for Andrea as she returns home after visiting some family and friends.

• Pray for a very sick woman, Isabel, and her family in their village. The doctor believes that she will die, pray for God’s healing and presence in this situation.

Jason & Jodi Olver, Asia Pacific

• Praise that Jason’s knee surgery was a success!

• Praise that they were also approved for a green card and are now in the process of applying for citizenship.

• Praise for the Ethnos360 Field Fair and the fruit that comes from it. Continue to pray for all of the missionaries who attended. Pray that what they experienced will encourage and strengthen them.

• Praise for Dylan’s recovery from COVID and the football he is playing at school!

• Praise for Maya finishing her first month in nursing school! Santiago & Marilyn Perez, SMCC, Spain

• Praise for their grandchild who is going to be born in April!

• Praise for the family visits they have been able to enjoy.

• Praise that the church is growing and that more Spaniards are coming. There are several discipleship classes too.

• Praise that God is financially blessing the church and that people can teach the evangelical faith in schools.

• Praise for the woodworking classes that Santiago teaches and the ability to share the gospel there. Pray for his students, that God would be at work in their hearts.

• Pray for those around them to come to Christ.

• Pray for wisdom for Marilyn as she starts piano lessons and a bible. Pray she can juggle time well.

Pregnancy Care Clinic

• Pray for women considering abortion to find PCC first.

• Pray for more volunteer nurses, advocates, and a childbirth instructor. (cont.)

• Praise for the benefit concert at Foothills Church. They were able to buy an ultrasound machine for the San Diego clinic because of it.

• Pray for the Fall Fundraising Banquet.

• Pray for the online advertising and prolife billboard on E. Main in El Cajon to reach those who need PCC’s services.

• Pray for the nurses who are currently going through ultrasound training.

• Pray for an end to abortion. Chuck & Helen Price, WIXIM, US

• Praise for the experiences God gave Chuck to better minister to officers in the field.

Zach & Sara Prieb, Asia Pacific

• Pray for Zach’s cochlear implant surgery on the 2nd. Pray that it goes well and that his hearing will be more balanced.

• Praise for the mission debrief they were able to participate in to adjust to transitioning cultures.

Steffan & Julie Pyle, Ethnos360, US/Asia Pacific

• Pray for Steffan as he trains 3 students intensively in this time. Praise for safety in the long trip that he and his students completed together. Pray that the lessons they learned throughout will stick with them for a long time!

• Praise for the helicopter event that Ethnos360 hosted to teach kids about mission aviation.

• Praise that Ethan finished his private pilot training

• Pray for Julie & their boys while Steffan is away.

• Pray for safety for everyone who will be flying. Sohrab & Mitra Ramtin, Iranian Christian Church of San Diego

• Pray for Mitra to recover from her fall.

• Praise for those who came to faith in Christ.

• Praise for the fruitful Saturday mornings Bible Study and Breakfast.

• Pray for a new ministry opportunity; pray for wisdom and direction.

• Pray for Sam as he searches for a job. (cont.)

• Pray for Charlene’s walk with the Lord and studies at UCSD.

• Pray for healing for Sohrab.

• Pray for all online ministries and the TV & Radio ministry. Denis & Diane Sherbeck, The Evangelical Alliance Mission, US

• Pray for those who leave their family’s religion to become Christians. Pray that they would soak up the Scriptures and grow in Christ, for physical safety, and for Christian friends who would come alongside them and encourage them.

• Pray specifically for one young man who is being isolated from the church because of his faith.

Rhett & Stacie Stous, Ethnos360, Papua New Guinea

• Pray for the health of the Kovol people. Thankfully, COVID has not reached them but there are other nasty illnesses passing through.

• Pray for Stacie as she’s sprained her ankle pretty badly.

• Pray for them and their partners as they find their way back to the bush.

• Pray for PNG government as they navigate COVID outbreaks and policies.

• Pray for the Standleys who will be speaking in England’s Bible School and Missionary training. They are also getting ready to return in 2022.

Dan & Kathie Stowell, Brazil for Christ, Brazil

• Pray for the families experiencing loss; two nearly full-term babies died and it is hard to find the words to comfort them.

• Pray over the delays in traveling to Africa. Pray that God continues to make clear where they should go and what they should do where they are.

• Pray for Guta, who has grown a lot spiritually, as he moves on.

• Pray for all of the students to be strengthened in maturity in maturity in the world and teach wherever they go.

• Pray for Dan as he prepares to teach at one of the Bible Training Centres. He is very excited to teach; pray that he finds even more joy in teaching and that his students learn a lot.

Burton & Kathryn Sue, TEAM, Japan

• Praise for the baptism of two children!

• Pray for help through COVID-life fatigue, language barriers, and cultural challenges.

• Pray for the coming holidays’ outreach events! Christmas is especially packed with opportunities. Pray that they make the most of them to build community and share the gospel.

• Pray for Mateo who is having a hard time keeping up with Japanese and English.

• Pray for monthly support, they are still short about $700. Myles & Patty Toews, OMI, USA

• Pray for the tip to the Faroe Islands for the annual Logos Hope week. Pray for safe and smooth travels.

Matt & Elena Toombs, UWM, Senegal

• Praise for the lovely visit and the rain that came to the land while they were headed to Ngollar!

• Praise for the ministry that is happening at the church there.

• Praise for the miracles that the Lord is performing there. Steve & Donell Trostrud, Ethnos360, US

• Pray for them both in their new ministry roles and praise for the wisdom and grace He has given them already.

• Pray for them to really connect with the church they attend.

• Pray for a young man that Steve has been mentoring for several months now.

Richard & Sandra van Dillen, Christar, Holland

• Praise that people are growing in Christ.

• Praise for the good health of their family.

• Praise that Sandra is able to take a Master’s level course in Dutch this semester.

• Pray for those around them to come to church and to grow in Christ. Pray for more fruit from their Muslim and Hindu friends.

• Pray for Sandra as she starts her advanced Dutch class on November 2nd.

• Continue to pray for supporters and growth.

Alan & Sandy White, Rock International, US

• Praise that their “King of Glory” movie has been translated and that all the sound issues have been resolved. They are now waiting for confirmation from native speakers that everything is in sync.

• Pray for the quality and timely release of “King of Glory”.

• Pray for the quality and release of “One God One Message”.

• Pray for the salvation of Diane.

• Pray for God’s will in the Idaho elections on November 2nd.

• Pray for accuracy as Alan builds a translation table for their resource, “King of Glory Illustrated Study Guide”.

• Pray for Saffron to trust in Christ alone for salvation. Barrie & Cherri Williamson, Ethnos360, USA & South Asia

• Praise for the ordaining of native leaders in the first Lauje sending church.

• Pray for Barrie who has meetings at strange hours all day due to time zone differences.

Bob & Dawn Wilson, PGO, International

• Pray for all of the teaching and conversations that happen on their JETS campus.

• Praise for the successful teacher conferences in Ecuador! Pray that the lessons taught stick with everyone who participated.

Restricted Ben & Joyce

• Pray for Dounia and her son. The legal battle is being turned against them through corrupt means. Pray for great wisdom and swift action on the part of her lawyer and the justice system in her city.

• Pray that the changes in government will allow for Christians to meet publicly and to be able to profess their faith without the fear of persecution.

• Praise for the church that just celebrated 20 years of service!

• Pray for the new believers; that they would find good community.

Fernando & Monse

• Pray for Alex, who started a new study module.

• Pray for Dany and Josu, who have started 12th grade and continue to learn music.

• Pray for Monse's respiratory problems.

• Pray for Fernando's dad, who has cancer in the abdomen, he has been very delicate, ask our Father to accept the truth.

• Pray for patience until the residence permit is granted.

• Pray for protection from enemy and unit attacks.

• Pray for them, they have been experiencing strong physical and emotional fatigue due to stress, ask that we can rest and be renewed.

• Praise that Teo and Escato's classes that continue, the new group that has started, the revision of the translation

Lion & Liz

• Praise that Liz is cancer-free!

• Pray for continued wisdom and discernment; they are still not sure what the symptoms Liz is experiencing are from.

Tony & May

• Praise that church planting continues and that people are hungry for God even though the country is shut down.

• Pray for the many unreached minority groups to seek God, abide in the Spirit, and obey Jesus. Praise that many are growing despite persecution.

PN

• Praise for the recovery and that all medical bills have been paid off and pray that her visa goes through quickly.

• Pray over the legal issues that she is handling.

• Pray for understanding of web design.

• Pray for her flat’s construction in high humidity.

• Praise for those who are helping her and supporting her. Denis & Diane

• Praise for the technology that allows Muslims to have access to His Word.

• Pray that their ads will not be blocked by Facebook. (cont.)

• Pray that Muslims in Pakistan will hunger and thirst for the Word of God.

• Pray that God would use His Word to penetrate their minds and hearts!

Don & Karen

• Pray for a woman that Karen is ministering to; that she is open to the gospel and receptive of the truth.

• Pray for all the trips and meetings that they plan and attend.

• Praise that their daughter is getting married!

Mission Organization Names and Initials ABC-African Bible Colleges, Inc. ABWE-Association of Baptists for World Evangelism AWANA Clubs International BEM-Belgian Evangelical Mission BMM-Baptist Mid-Missions BMW-Biblical Ministries Worldwide BWMOM-Baptist World Missionary Outreach Ministries, Inc Biblical Byways CAPS-College Area Pregnancy Services CEF-Child Evangelism Fellowship CHRISTAR Converge Crossworld CURE- Community Upliftment Reformation and Empowerment Ethnos360- (was New Tribes Mission) FCA-Fellowship of Christian Athletes GRN-Global Recordings Network IMB-International Mission Board ISI-International Students Inc. Iranian Christian Church of San Diego JETS-Jordan Evangelical Theological Seminary MAF-Mission Aviation Fellowship MCM-Missionary Companion Ministries MRM-Mormonism Research Ministry NAMB-North American Mission Board OAC-Open Air Campaigners OC International-One Challenge International OM-Operation Mobilization

OMF International-Overseas Missionary Fellowship PGO-Pacesetter Global Outreach PSS-Pastoral Support Service Pioneers International PCC- Pregnancy Care Clinic Radius International RGBI-Rio Grande Bible Institute Rock International ROM-Romania Outreach Ministries SAM-South America Mission SDSBA-San Diego Southern Baptist Association SEND International SEND North SIL-Summer Institute of Linguistics SMCC Missions-Shadow Mountain Community Church Sonshine Haven TEAM-The Evangelical Alliance Mission Tecate Mission International TBM-Tentmakers Bible Mission The Navigators TWR-Transworld Radio UWM-United World Mission White Fields WIXIM Ministries, Inc. WOL-Word of Life WDO-World Discipleship Outreach WBT-Wycliffe Bible Translators