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ALLIANCE PRAYER REQUESTS

February 8, 2010

February Prayer Focus

Pray for a renewed passion among Alliance people to reach the lost in their communities and around the world.

Creative-Access Countries

Remember creative-access workers around the world. Pray for protection, good health, and opportunities to share the good news. Pray that contacts will be drawn to Jesus. Pray that God will break down strongholds and give courage and boldness to national believers.

Pray for Alliance workers who desire to share Christ with several men who recently attended a business seminar. Pray for open doors into their homes and boldness for the workers to make the most of the opportunities they will have.

Pray for an Alliance worker who has been meeting with a national for regular Bible study. This man is reading through the Bible and comes with many questions, some very insightful and difficult to answer. Please pray that God will open the man’s eyes to His truth.

Pray for Alliance workers who have set aside February 15-17 to spend in prayer and fasting for the region in which they minister. Pray that God will meet the team during those days and clearly reveal His will for the team in 2010.

Africa

Regional Office

Pray for the Walker family as they mourn the passing of Jaynee’s dad.

Bongolo Hospital (Gabon)

Pray for Carolyn Thorson and Lisa Nicky who have a heavy load of teaching. The nursing students continue to learn about sharing their faith in Jesus. Pray that they will have a passion for Christ and desire to be His hands and feet. Pray that they will provide good health care and spiritual support wherever God directs them.

Pray that Karen Fitch will stay well during home assignment and effectively communicate what God is doing in Gabon.

FATEAC Seminary (C ô te d’Ivoire)

Pray that the Harrisons will continue to impact the lives of students at Simpson University during the spring semester.

Praise God that Jeter Livingston is settling into life well here once again. Pray for strength as he recovers from jet lag. Pray for Laura Livingston as she travels back to Abidjan.

Praise God that Cindy Cook’s health is doing much better after a bout with malaria and other infections.

Republic of the Congo

Pray for Alliance Congolese pastors as they prepare a retreat and planning time for February 20. They will be reflecting on transition.

Berline, a young woman who resides where Barbara Sorensen ministers to teenage mothers in Brazzaville, approached Barbara and talked after the message given on January 15. This is the first person to express an interest in understanding more about the gospel. Pray for continued interest.

Thanks to all who prayed for the refugee situation. The Pioneer Hospital, which has been treating the refugees, is receiving limited supplies and planes are running normally.

Praise God that the last of the residents on the new property for the Pointe Noire Center for Christian Studies finally moved out. Please pray that renovations that will soon be started will be directed by the Lord. Pray also that a new master plan will be quickly completed by the architect so that it may be approved in two weeks in Brazzaville.

Pray for Dave and Teresa Bill as they train pastors and Sunday school teachers in Ollombo. Pray that children as well as adults would respond to the gospel message. Pray that the old church properties will be sold soon so that the new property can be paid for and construction begun on a new facility.

Pray for Wyman and Carma Nelson as they continue to adjust to Congo, the climate, the language, and new ministries. Pray that the Lord will direct and help them in all these things.

Senegal

Praise the Lord for the Stephenses’ smooth adjustment to Senegal. Pray for Mike and Valerie as they begin language study.

ASIA PACIFIC

Indonesia

Pray for Virgil and Bonnie Adams, retired international workers who are currently serving in Indonesia on a short-term basis. Previously they served in Indonesia for 21 years. Virgil has developed a lingering infection in his lower leg, and his foot has been quite swollen. He is on a second round of medication. The tropics and the heat are contributing factors in the slow healing process. Please pray that this ulcer will heal and that it will not develop into something more serious.

Japan

Please pray for David Kindervater as he starts up another Alliance Gospel Choir at Sengendai Church beginning Wednesday, February 10. Dick and Janice Kropp will also be starting an Alpha class this week on Saturday at Sengendai. Church people will be involved with the teaching and the meals. Pray for God’s blessing on these outreaches.

Don and Hazel Schaeffer ask for prayer for evangelistic meetings to be held on Sunday, February 14, in the morning and afternoon. Pray for God to use Rev. Fukuzawa in this ministry.

Mongolia

Pray that details will be resolved and the process of finalizing the purchase of a community center building will finally be complete.

Jeremy and Renee Bergevin request prayer for God’s will in recruiting a team for an English camp. Also, pray that God will provide a replacement for their Land Cruiser next term.

Jeremy and Krista Fields request prayer for a series of training sessions to help local churches start financial management outreach groups.

Pray for Jason and Ruth Lee’s ministry in ger districts around Ulaanbaatar.

Pray that Brent and Lisa Liberda will establish a solid foundation for a biblical counseling ministry that will strengthen the Mongolian church and serve the needs of local communities.

Continue to pray for the successful treatment of Dennis Maveses’ eye. He has treatment every six weeks.

Continue to pray that CAMA (Compassion and Mercy Associates) will receive special permission to practice medical services in Mongolia. Also, pray that the portable dental unit will be repaired in time for the arrival of a dental team in April.

Continue to pray for Pieter Theron as he recovers from the elephant accident. Pray for sufficient strength and energy to carry out his many responsibilities.

Erik and Christina Wahlen request prayer for healing for Zoloo, a worker at the student center who is experiencing pain in his arm and side after a recent car accident.

Thailand

Pray for Nhiako and Doua Lor as they prepare for home assignment in early April. Pray for good health and wisdom from the Lord as they tour in the Hmong District of the U.S. C&MA. Also, pray for believers whom the Lors have been discipling.

Construction of the Ban Dom (Alliance) church building started in February and will be completed in April. Pray that construction will be completed as soon as possible so the church will have a place to worship.

Team Isaan requests prayer for Em, a former prisoner who had been leading a men’s group. Since his release from jail, he has desired to share Jesus with his family but is being pressured to return to his old lifestyle. Pray that Em will draw close to God and be able to stand firm in his faith. Also, pray that God will soften the hearts of Em’s friends and family and that he would be used mightily to reach the Isaan people.

Several weeks ago, Team Isaan requested prayer for Bank, Montri’s son, because he was in a work-related accident. It was thought that Bank’s hand had been severed, but Bank did not lose his hand but cut two fingers. The fingers were not severed, and doctors were able to regraft the tissue. Praise God that this accident was not as severe as originally thought to be.

EUROPE/MIDDLE EAST

France

Ray and Carol Simon pastor a church plant in Limoges, west central France. Please pray for them as they seek to develop a leadership core for this new church. As a group, they are seeking to take faith-filled risks in the coming months. Pray that those who attend the church will step out in faith, believing that God will provide another place for them to meet.

Brad and Tina Reynolds are leading a new church plant in Léguevin, a suburb of Toulouse in southwestern France. Since moving into its facility in March 2009, the church has been experiencing steady growth with many new families joining. With this growth has come the need for more room. Pray that church leaders will have clear, reliable advice concerning the administrative steps to be taken in order to acquire the space needed for children's ministry.

Ron and Lorelei Friesen, former pastoral couple of Trinity International Church, Paris, recently learned that Lorelei will have to undergo chemotherapy due to a recent development of brain tumors. Pray for Lorelei’s complete healing, for courage, and for God’s victorious power as the Friesens walk through this trial.

Germany

Continue to pray that God will provide a suitable meeting place for the Freischwimmer church plant.

Pray for good health for Ben and Sarah Carey and their children, who have been battling various illnesses.

Pray for those who attended a Super Bowl party outreach, including several men who don’t yet know the Lord. Pray for continued contact with these men and that the relationships built during such events will open doors to spiritual conversations.

Russia

Pray for complete healing for a friend of Alliance workers, a wife and mother, who was diagnosed with cancer. The doctors are concerned that the cancer may have spread. Pray for God’s comfort and strength.

Pray for follow-up of young people who attended a winter English camp. Pray that seeds planted will result in a great spiritual harvest.

Continue to pray for the visa situation. Pray for Alliance workers who are traveling to obtain visas. Also, pray for the Lord’s guidance in decision making.

Spain

An Alliance church in Madrid will hold a special Valentine’s supper outreach this coming Saturday, February 13. Pray especially for the unbelievers in attendance.

Pray for Gordon and Kathie Munro as they minister in missions conferences in the Central Pacific District during their six-month home assignment.

LATIN AMERICA

Brazil

Pray for Marcos Tíburcio, the pastor who will come to work alongside of Michael and Ruth Davis in Alphaville and then take over after they leave. Pray for a smooth transition as well as for an opening in a public school for the Tíburcios’ son and for his adjustment.

Chile

Pray for God’s blessing on a “40 Days of Purpose” series beginning in March at the Reñaca church. Many of the church members participated the first time several years ago. Please pray that the groups meeting in homes would reach out to their community for Christ. It is an excellent opportunity to express His love to those without hope.

Pray that God will anoint Chuck Ostlie as he preaches February 14 and 28. Also, pray for Chuck as he resumes his leadership with the men’s ministry. Pray that this will be a year of growth and discipleship as members of this ministry reach those without Christ. Pray for God’s will and wisdom.

Pray for Betty Ostlie as she continues her leadership with the women’s outreach in Reñaca and area cities, especially through the prayer ministry. God has used this ministry in the past to break down barriers in reaching those without Him. Pray for God’s anointing.

Dominican Republic

Continue to pray for Zac and Julie Stutler as they build relationships in Punta Cana with the new church plant project in development. Pray for a much-needed team to work alongside them.

Pray for Mike and Ingrid Baldwin’s neighborhood. There are some sad and dangerous things occurring where they live. Pray for safety and protection over the Baldwins and their neighbors. Pray that they will be a light in the darkness and that God will use them to bring many to a new life in Christ.

The Marriage Encounter follow-up cell that Bruce and Becky Dyke participate in has completed the first book of the series, How to Build Your Marriage. Praise the Lord that the couples would like to continue meeting. Pray for Marcos and Carmen. God is speaking to this couple about spiritual things. Pray that they will make a decision to accept the Lord.

UNITED STATES

Craig Smith Update

Continue to pray for Craig Smith as he recovers from his car accident. Read specific requests and updates: www.caringbridge.org/visit/craigladonnasmith

Mary Ann Presher Update

Continue to pray for Mary Ann, wife of Pastor David Presher, who was diagnosed with cancer. Read specific requests and updates: www.friendsofmaryann.wordpress.com

John Stumbo Update

Praise God for John Stumbo’s improvement.

Continue to pray for John as he makes progress in his recovery and rehabilitation. Read specific requests and updates: www.johnstumbo.org/blog

Precious Ferrer Update

Continue to pray for Precious, the two-year-old daughter of Jonathan and Ruth Ferrer (True Life Fellowship, Silverdale, Washington, Pacific Northwest District), who suffered traumatic brain injury after a TV set fell on her head. Pray that God will do a mighty miracle on behalf of this little one. For additional information, visit the church’s Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/TLFKitsap

Church Planting

Pray for the Strategic Multiplication Training (sXt) meeting this week at Quest Church, Lake Elsinore, California. Pray that this training will help church planters to be more effective.

Church Ministries

Pray for comfort and strength for Kim Vincent and her family as Kim’s stepdad passed away Friday, February 5. Also, please pray for Kim’s mom who is having health issues.

Central District

Faith Community Church, Zanesville, Ohio, had six visitors several weeks ago. All but one of them have made previous faith decisions but have been away from church for extended periods of time. Pray that they will respond to God’s call to being discipled and pray that Mike will come to Christ.

Pray for The Gathering at Charles Town, West Virginia. They will be inviting 14 people who have shown interest to meet for the next few months to discuss “What does it mean to be a Christ follower?” Please pray that the Holy Spirit will draw them to The Gathering and that they will accept Christ as Lord.

New England

Neal Clarke underwent emergency open heart surgery on February 2 in Burlington, Vermont. Doctors reported that everything went according to plan in performing a triple bypass. Please pray for continued good progress in recovering.

Stephanie Welty, wife of Rev. James Welty who is a pastor at Community Chapel of the C&MA (Woodbury, Connecticut), is in the process of preparing for peritoneal dialysis, a self-managed regimen that can be done at home. Once this is up and running, Stephanie will be able to hook herself up every night for dialysis while she is sleeping. This is a huge step and means that she won’t have to travel back and forth to the hospital three times every week. Pray for Jim and Stephanie as they learn and adjust to this procedure.

South Atlantic District

Pray for peace and comfort for the family of Rev. Larry Dale Morris, 61, of Lexington, North Carolina. Morris passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2010, at his residence. Morris pastored two churches, one of which was in Kinston, North Carolina, before going overseas to Spain for 14 years.

Western Great Lakes District

Pastor Darrell Grant has completed a series of scheduled tests and learned that a tumor has reappeared on his liver. Darrell underwent surgery, chemo, and radiation in 2008 for Stage 4 colon and liver cancer. He will undergo a high-tech radiation therapy involving a “cyber knife” in mid-February. Please pray for complete healing.

The Alliance believes wholeheartedly in the power and necessity of prayer. We cannot “Live the Call Together” unless prayer is central to all we do—as a denomination, as churches, and as individuals. For that reason, we want to encourage you to make prayer the foundation of everything you are and do. To make this happen, this prayer page is designed to:

• Fuel your personal prayer life.
• Provide you with a guide to help you pray more powerfully for the advancement of Christ’s Kingdom through Great Commission Ministries.
• Give churches, pastors, and prayerleaders a tool to make prayer foundational in the life of the church.

It is our prayer and desire that this page will serve you as you seek to become a stronger prayer warrior and a champion for prayer in your church. May God bless you as you intercede for His Church and servants worldwide, praying for His Spirit to open hearts so that every people group and nation would receive the gift of salvation.

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