++ The Association of Evangelical Ecuadorian Churches (AIEE) celebrates their 30th Anniversary OCT 9-11. Pray for a wonderful time of celebration for all God has done to build His church and for revival. (SEP Prayer & Praise)
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OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS
OCT 7 - Cindy Tankersley
OCT 8 - Lynn Mogrovejo
OCT 10 - Pablo Pazmino
OCT 12 - Angel Guaman
OCT 14 - Samuel Davies (6)
OCT 22 - Anne Pavelka
OCT 23 - Robert Coleman
OCT 26 - Mike Shrode
OCT 28 - Johanna Pazmino (1)
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++ Please Pray for Jerry & Clara Mattocks as they prepare for their trip to Ecuador to attend the AIEE 30th Anniversary Celebration OCT 9-11. Thank you for praying for the torn cartilage in Jerry’s knee - It’s much better.
++ Remember the college kids and teens that took mission trips this summer - some for a couple weeks and some for the summer. Ask God to continue to work in their lives and guide them into the plans He has for them. (Teen Power)
++ Pray that college age MKs will find jobs to help pay for books and classes. (Missions to the Max Sept Prayer Poster)
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From BJ & ANDREA WILLIAMSON - New Jersey
++ Thank you for praying as we continue to visit and make phone calls. Pray that opportunities would open and that we would be able to accomplish much for the Kingdom.
++ Our new budget is higher because we have another family member. However, we know that the Lord has brought us home at this time and in this place and we have no doubt that He will provide all we need.
++ Keep Elijah in your prayers as he is having difficulty adjusting to his daddy going off to work during the week. He is not used to BJ not being around. Pray that God would give his spirit peace and that he would adjust.
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#1 Praying for the NORTH COASTAL DISTRICT
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++ The Churches of the North Coastal District are located in Los Rios Province, Western Pichincha Province and Northern Manabi Province.
++ Los Rios Province is home to many large banana plantations. The prosperity of the residents (and the churches they attend) relies heavily on agriculture. Pray for good crops after last years’ flooding that will help the recovery efforts.
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#2 Praying for the SOUTH COASTAL DISTRICT
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++ WED - Pray for the cell group that meets in the home of one of the Belen 2 leaders in Milagro. New Christians and leaders make up the group, so pray that they can grow and teach each other.
++ SAT - Jenny Riggs in Milagro teaches a music theory class (reading music and learning chords & scales). There are four eager students and several others to be invited.
++ FRI NITE LIVE (Asbury, KY) - Graduate Bill Hazelton will speak about his unique summer ministry with OMS in Japan. Pray for God to anoint and to tug on the hearts of each student who should be here to hear them.
++ FRI - The Coleman’s will be in Dayton, OH, to teach a workshop to Hispanic pastors. SAT - to Indianapolis, for a special meeting of the North Indiana Conference. SUN AM - preaching in Huntington, IN.
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CAMP PALLATANGA
++ Arriving Saturday - Pray for the work team from Indiana, North Carolina and Ohio as they travel to work on the new home at Camp Pallatanga - October 4-18
– Donna Stearley - Reelsville, IN
– Frank Bell - Kings Mountain,
– Michael Dragon III - Terre Haute, IN
– Michael Dragon V - Terre Haute, IN
– Sally Adams - Binghamton, NY
– Westin Roberts - Georgetown, IN
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From GUIDO & KIM ORELLANA - Camp Pallatanga
++ Guido had to return to Cuenca (his home town) to vote. The referendum passed and a new constitution has been accepted. Please pray for the future of the country. Pray for peace to reign here.
++ We have made great advances on the administrator’s house where our family will live - leaks in the walls fixed, plumbing for hot water, and termite control!
++ For the NOV medical team we plan to use the laundry house where we are living for the doctors’ offices. Pray for our house to be finished so we can move in before 2 NOV.
++The second admin house is underway. Most of the columns are in place and waiting to be poured. The first of five work teams arrive on Sat. (6 people who pulled together at the very last minute in order to help us out)
++ The teams that are scheduled and a donation from one of our supporting churches should make it possible to have the house ready for Gus and Nicole Johannes by December.
++ Five men from Pallatanga have been working on the columns for the new house. Pray for Guido as he interacts with them that he will be able to share with them the peace and freedom that God has to offer.
++ Guido has started a Tuesday night Bible study with leaders of the church in Pallatanga to help them share with others. (the church has been without a pastor for three years). Pray that they will be faithful in attendance.
++ Nate Micklos has been here with us at the camp working with Guido and the national workers. He has extended his stay until DEC. Pray for Nate, his time here and for what he will do upon his return to the states.
++ Kim has been battling a stomach virus that is draining her energy. Pray for health, as there is a lot of work coming up with these teams on the way.
[Read unedited post at http://blogs.omsinternational.org/ecuador/2008/09/30/sep-30-orellana/#more-142 ]
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#3 Praying for the CENTRAL DISTRICT
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++ WED - Kelly Chambers attends a Bible study at the prison. Entering the prison is entering the enemy’s territory, so pray specifically as she begins this ministry. (OMS Prayer)
++ Doug & Jonathan Tankersley went with Pastor Ebert (Ibarra) and a friend to Volcano Mojanda for a weekend fishing trip. They caught no fish, but had a wonderful time and brought back some fabulous photos!
[Read about the trip and see photos at http://tankersleys.blogspot.com ]
++ THU - Pray for the Sucre house church meeting led by Rafael (Pastor from Galpón) Most of the members are poor farmers and many are indigenous but the church is rich in their love of the Lord.
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From DARRYL & KELLY CHAMBERS - Quito
++ Ecuador voted to adopt a new constitution and it will soon be put in place. Please pray for Ecuador and the changes that are coming. Pray that we will see God’s mighty hand at work in Ecuador.
++ The prison ministry is going well. The first week there were seven women. Last week, there were 29 women plus three men.
++ On Friday, I visited seven prisoners working to make greeting cards. Each one is hand-made and beautiful. It takes each prisoner about 3 to 5 days to make one card. I am looking for a way to sell the cards for them.
++ Pray for a busy OCT - We have several guests staying at the guest house and have committed to help with groups at camp Pallatanga (six hours away). Pray for wisdom and for travel mercies as we go back and forth.
++ URGENT - Pray that we might find a van in the next two weeks to pick up the teams in Guayaquil and take them to Pallatanga. We have the funds, we just need to find the right van - Pray.
++ Courtney is excited about the start of the soccer season. She is hoping to play soccer at Wayland Baptist next year. Please pray that she will have a good season in which she can really grow in her skills and remain injury-free.
++ Darryl’s eyes are getting better all the time, and he is very encouraged about the progress he has seen in the last couple of weeks.
++ Josh found a job, and a family from our hometown has given Josh a car so that he will have reliable transportation. God is so good! Thank you so much for your prayers
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#4 Praying for the SOUTHERN DISTRICT
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++ WED - Pray for the house church meeting in Cuenca. Pray for the recently baptized members - that they might grow in their faith and knowledge and become aggressive witnesses to the Power of God in their lives.
++ Steve Davies is supporting The Upper Room Church in Cuenca through preaching and youth work. Pray that through this ministry God will challenge and encourage members to serve Him with their gifts. (OMS Prayer)
++ Miguel Minga has been a Saraguro believer for many years and has tuberculosis. In October he receives the last of four monthly treatments in a Guayaquil TB clinic. Intercede for his family and finances during this time that he can’t work on their farm. Pray for complete healing. (ECC Prayer)
++ Pray for the progress on the remote transmitter being constructed at Ventana Urcu. It needs to be finished by October 1st otherwise they lose the frequency. (Saraguro Prayer Guide - Good Shepherd Radio)
++ Pray for the twice monthly leadership meeting held on Monday mornings in Saraguro. This is an important time for planning and prayer and also maintaining communication and relationships. (Saraguro Prayer Guide - Saraguro)
++ Pray that finances will be available to purchase the new wind generator to go up on the Ventana Urcu site. (Saraguro Prayer Guide - Good Shepherd Radio)
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From GUS & NICOLE JOHANNES - Cuenca language school
++ Pray for the new camp house, that all the funds will come in time for the teams to start the work. Pray for all the people that are so willing to help - work teams, draftsmen, donators, etc.
++ Pray for Maia’s health as she starts a new pre-kindergarten year. Pray for Anika also as she is very daring and not afraid of anything! Pray for her safety.
++ Pray for Kim and Guido (the couple at Camp Pallatanga) who are organizing and looking after all the teams.
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#5 Praying for the ORIENTE DISTRICT
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++ - Owen & Avalon Brown praise the Lord for leading them to the OMS New Zealand home office and for those who continue to support them. Pray for Avalon as she masters the financial administration and for Owen as he works with churches to send short term mission teams overseas. (OCT Prayer & Praise)
++ Pray for Owen and Avalon Brown, now working in the OMS New Zealand Office. Ask God to supply all their needs, especially for the funds required to return to Ecuador to sort out their personal belongings and to take a short-term team with them to minister to the Saraguros. (OMS Prayer)
++ Please continue to pray for the Saraguro leaders as they try to establish their family businesses. 9Into the Harvest - NZ) [If their business prospers the leaders can spend more time in ministry]
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You can contact us with questions or comments at EcuadorPrayer@OMSInternational.org
MONDAY AT NOON is the designated Ecuador Prayer time in the MFMI Prayer Room in Greenwood. As God lays Ecuador on your heart, please join us at noon wherever you are.
The ECUADOR PRAYER DIGEST is on-line at http://blogs.omsinternational.org/ecuador
