Pray for Mark, one of the men who was here on the team from Oklahoma last week, Shortly after returning from Mexico, his teenage son was found dead. Ask the Lord for the comfort only He can give.
Archive for February, 2009
Nick and Lisa are preparing to come teach in SEMBIMEX along with their children Hannah and Samuel. Pray for fruitful friend-raising ministry as they travel to several missions conferences this spring and that they will be fully funded soon.
Ask the Lord for wisdom and guidance as they prepare for the move to Mexico. Pray, too, for good health and safe travel.
Pray for the results of the health campaign held last Friday. The Gospel was presented in many different ways and people’s physical needs were met. Pray their spiritual needs will be met as well.
Ask that God would encourage Israel, a house church leader in Olimpica, and give him the courage to share the Gospel with others.
Pray for Fernando and his family, that God would open their hearts to their need for a Savior.
Pray for a healing touch on Maria de Jesus, Brandon, Olga and Ricardo. Ask the Lord to heal their bodies and relieve their pain
Praise the Lord for the four couples who came to the couple’s dinner. Ask the Lord that they would continue to attend the house church in el Molino and that they would continue to grow in the Lord.
Pray for the house church at Alma and Paty’s. Ask the Lord to continue to bless it and to confirm His plans in their hearts. There are nine new children attending their church. Pray for the outreach to these children’s parents.
Praise the Lord for Bety who opened her home three weeks ago. Pray for her as she shares the Gospel with her friends and especially with her two children and husband.
Pray for Nartha’s economic situation. Ask the Lord to give peace and confidence in Him not in the economy.
ECC worker, Zoel asks for continued pray for his mother, Prisciliana who is better but still has a stomach infection. Pray too for his son Zoel Levi who is having problems with his vision and for complete healing for himself.
ECC worker, Diana’s mom is in the first stages of diabetes. She was scheduled for surgery on her heart that now has to be postponed until her diabetes is under control. Pray for God’s healing touch and for peace. She also asks for the Lord to work in her sister Emma for healing for her stomach problems.
Team member Salvador asks for wisdom as plans are made in the neighborhood of Cofradia 4. Pray too for direction as to continuation of evangelism in the López Mateos. To date no one has been found to host a house church.
Pray for the members of the house churches whose hearts have found Jesus but need healing. Pray for especially for Bertha and Raquel.
Pray for Nelly and Jesús who were married on February 14th. Ask the Lord to bless their marriage and to help them to grow spiritually.
Ask the Lord for wisdom for Yolanda as she continues to share the Gospel with her co-workers. Continue to pray for a job for Jorge, team member Laura’s husband.
Pray for Lizzeth that the Lord would help her organize her time and pout the vision of a house church in her heart.
We praise the Lord for the safe arrival of the team from H2O from Oklahoma to work on the finishing touches at La Raza.
Pray for the dedication of La Raza drop-in-centre this Friday. Pray that many lives will be touched through this outreach.
Pray for the safe arrival of Carol’s parents and a friend from the UK to be here for the dedication. Pray, too, for the arrival of a group from Waco, Texas arriving on Wednesday.
We praise the Lord for the growth we are seeing in the churches. Pray for follow-up to new contacts.
Continue to pray for the John-Mark and Susan as they finish packing and sorting. Praise the Lord for the progress they have made. Pray for them as they say their goodbyes this week.
Pray for Margaret and Robin as they finalize plans for their return to the US to raise additional funds.
We praise God for the 10 house churches that have been established since we started the CPM project and for the 5 that could be started in the next few weeks. Pray for the potential leaders who are being trained.
Praise the Lord for the provision of a place to live for Araceli.
Pray for the leaders in CPM: Alejandro, Araceli, Raul, Heriberto, Maria, Alfredo, Alberto, Julia, Susy, and Iveth. Ask the Lord to encourage their hearts and give them wisdom as they work on the front lines especially as they encounter difficult situations.
Ask the Lord to open doors for the expansion of evangelism and for people in the church to open their homes to a house church to reach out to their family, friends and neighbors. Pray for Rufina, Nicolasa, Lorina, Josue, Humberto, and Leonel as they begin Bible studies in their homes.
We praise the Lord for his healing touch on Maria. Pray for continued strength and for her family to return to the Lord. Pray for healing for one of her contacts, Patrocinia.
Pray for salvation for Alicia, Lupe, Ramona, Miguel, and Hortencia’s sisters
Pray for those struggling with alcohol addition: Miguel, Salvador, and Homero and for those struggling with martial problems.
Pray for Raul as he shares the Gospel with his students. He used the wordless book last week and all eleven of his students showed interest in learning more.
Pray for Iveth as she seeks the Lord direction in her life and for a different job.
Praise the Lord for the way he is touching Paty (La Raza). Continue to pray for healing and that she can return to work quickly.
Be in pray for Zoel’s (Naucalpan) mother. She was in the hospital in Chapas, on the border with Guatemala again and none of her children can be with her at this time. Pray for healing and peace for her and her children. - Latest update is that she is out of the hospital and doing better.
Pray for John-Mark and Susan as they go through their things in storage and decide what to sell and what to pack to take to their new assignment.
Pray for Margaret and Robin as they pack up their house and prepare to go on the road for HMA. Pray for finalization of their meeting schedule.
Pray for the team as there are several groups visiting in the coming weeks for the official opening of the drop-in-centre (UNIFAM La Raza). Pray for all the details involved in getting the center ready.
Praise the Lord for the good reception of the CPM (church planting multiplication) in the Izcalli church. Ask the Lord for the direction and guidance of His Spirit in this new project. This week they will be taking a prayer walk in new areas.
Ask the Lord for more people to open their homes to be house churches and for many people to be won to the Lord. Pray for those who are involved in the training for CPM.
We praise the Lord for his protection as we travel and go door to door. Pray for continued protection on all involved in this new project.
There are many here fasting and praying for this project. Pray for strength and encouragement for the team and all those involved.
Pray for growth in the house churches that have been established in Tenopalco, Cofradía, and Concepción.
Pray for the needs of those in Cofradia. For María de la Luz’s daughter who is ill and has lost her job. For Edith in economic crisis, and for patience with her children. For healing for Perla. For salvation for Alejandro. For Ana Laura’s faith to be increased.
For Sonia’s husband who is an alcoholic. For Raquel and Francisco’s marriage. For salvation for Montserrat’s husband Enrique. For Maria de los Angeles who is passing through a difficult time. For jobs for Margarita and Lourdes. For Humberto whose wife passed away recently.
Ask the Lord for wisdom for team member Salvador as he presents the Good News in López Mateos and that some will open their homes. Pray for “hijos de paz” in this area.
Laura is starting to work in a new zone as well. Pray for Bosques de Morelos as the Good News is shared there.
We are anxiously awaiting the return of the Pollock family. Here they are with their new addition, Ben. Pray for them as a family as they prepare to return to Mexico.
Pray the many goodbyes before their return, for family and friends they are leaving behind in Northern Ireland.
Praise the Lord for His faithfulness in our funding. Even in the midst of the economic crisis, God has proven faithful in His provision for us. Pray for the remaining funds needed.
Pray for Ben and the injections he will need in the next few weeks.
Pray for a good transition back to Mexico and for their new roles here. Pray for God’s work in Mexico, that His name will be glorified. We are anxiously awaiting the return of the Pollock family. Here they are with their new addition. Pray for them as a family as they prepare to return to Mexico.
Pray the many goodbyes before their return, for family and friends they are leaving behind in Northern Ireland.
Praise the Lord for His faithfulness in our funding. Even in the midst of the economic crisis, God has proven faithful in His provision for us. Pray for the remaining funds needed.
Pray for Ben and the injections he will need in the next few weeks.
Pray for a good transition back to Mexico and for their new roles here. Pray for God’s work in Mexico, that His name will be glorified.
We praise God again for the provision of a new location for the church. Ask the Lord for the funds necessary to complete the remodeling necessary on the building. Ask the Lord to give growth - spiritual and numerical.
Pray for Leroy and Kay as they pastor the church. Pray for wisdom, good health and for funds to continue to come in so they can remain in Mexico.
Pray for the lay leaders in the church, Adrian, Cristina and Carmen. Ask for wisdom, unity and grace and they help lead the church. Pray for good communication.
Ask the Lord for wisdom and direction for each ministry coordinator as they prepare their plans for this year. Pray especially for the youth department.
Pray for strong marriages in the church. Ask especially for Brenda and Valdemar, Rodolfo and Bertha, Jessica and Gerardo.
ECC worker Carmen asks for wisdom as to future ministry possibilities.
