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ALLIANCE PRAYER REQUESTS

May 15, 2012

URGENT PRAYER REQUESTS

Guinea

Update: Thanks to all who prayed for Kyle and Maggie Ibsen and their unborn twins. God is answering! Recently, Maggie underwent several examinations, which revealed that the boys' hearts and lungs are doing very well, and Maggie's condition has improved. After comparing the new measurements to the previous week's, the technician said that they must have made a mistake last week! Maggie said, "No, there has been no mistake. God is answering prayer!" Although there was no amniotic fluid at the end of last week, there was some more recently. The doctor declared the twins to be stable at this point. It would be best for Maggie to keep the babies for three or four more weeks before delivering them. Please continue to pray that this would be so.

Mali Update

Continue to pray for Mali, where the situation remains unstable. Several Alliance international workers plan to return in late May or early June, as long as the airport remains open and fighting does not break out on the streets of Bamako, the capital. Continue to pray for the seven workers still at the Koutiala hospital and for three workers remaining in Bamako. Also, praise God for generators and fuel that have kept the hospital going amid electric cuts lasting more than 10 hours at a time. With temperatures over 100 degrees, pray that Alliance workers will be able to rest when they are away from the hospital.

Syria Update

Continue to pray for peace in Syria, where more than 11,100 people have been killed since March 2012. Hundreds of families have fled to neighboring countries, where Alliance churches assist refugees. Pray that God will protect His people and end the violence. Also, pray that believers will demonstrate Christ's love and that God will be glorified in this situation.

CREATIVE-ACCESS COUNTRIES

Remember creative-access (CAC) 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 a worker couple whose infant daughter passed away. Pray that as they walk through the grieving process, they will find peace and comfort in Jesus. Also, pray that those around them will see His love and desire to know Him as their Savior.

Thanks to all who prayed for an Alliance worker who had surgery for a degenerative hip disorder and early onset of arthritis (April 9 prayer requests). After the wound became infected, he needed another operation. Praise God; a recent follow-up appointment revealed no sign of infection. Continue to pray that his hip will heal completely.

AFRICA

Gabon

Continue to pray for Carolyn Thorson, who will have knee replacement surgery to repair her damaged left knee, May 29. Pray that she will remain healthy prior to surgery and will not have any complications such as infection, blood clots, bleeding, or problems with healing. Also, pray for rapid mobility for Carolyn after surgery.

Pray for Renee Valach, who is in the States recuperating from hip surgery. Pray for a quick recovery.

Pray for more candidates for the Bongolo Hospital Nursing School. An entrance exam will be held in August.

Pray for complete healing for Wendy and Esther Hofman, who are recovering from viruses.

Guinea

Praise God for a villager who received Jesus as his Savior. Pray that the man will grow strong in his faith.

During the next two weeks, Jon Erickson (CAMA), along with Ann and Dr. Tony Giles, will travel to Guinea's interior to seek out new patients for Hope Clinic. Pray for safe travel and that God will lead the team to people who need treatment. "Pray that we will make a spiritual impact on this trip," writes Jon, who is taking film equipment along in case they find a place to show the JESUS film. "In one village, the main purpose of our visit is to show support for a Christian who has taken a bold stand for Christ."

ASIA AND PACIFIC

Indonesia

Last week the Alliance family was asked to pray for the renewal of the church's permission to use international workers. All the documents have been received, and the Indonesian Department of Labor is in the final stages of processing the renewal. Praise the Lord!

Judy Gaskin requests prayer for continuing therapy on her left shoulder's torn rotator cuff. Praise the Lord that her shoulder is improving and she is experiencing less discomfort. Also, pray for Judy's preparations for teaching an intensive course in the Children's Ministry Major at Jaffray Theological Seminary, May 21-25.

Japan

Pray for Jane Landaw who will begin another round of chemotherapy on Wednesday. Pray for stamina to endure the treatments and for her body's healing.

Pray for God's blessing on a cooking class at Kawaguchi Church on Friday. A professional cook from Canada will give a demonstration and share her testimony.

Pray for wisdom for Sengendai Church members as they finalize preparations for the opening of a cafe/gallery on the first floor of their building. Pray for many opportunities to share Jesus through this venue.

Pray for Alan Kropp who has accompanied the delegation from Japan to the Alliance World Fellowship (AWF) meetings in Canada this week. Alan will translate for the president of the Japan Alliance national church.

Taiwan

Praise God for mothers who attended a Mother's Day afternoon tea in Sihhu. Pray that they will experience God's love through relationships with Christians they know.

Pray for preparations for two summer English camps in Taiwan, to be led by teams from C&MA churches in Minnesota. Pray that God will equip each team member who is coming to serve. Also, pray that the hearts of the elementary children will be responsive and for opportunities to connect with their families.

Pray for third culture kids during the last few weeks of school before summer vacation. Pray that they will finish well.

Alliance workers in Taiwan request prayer for "A," a sixth grade boy who indicated that he wanted to become a Christian after attending several outreaches, including a Christmas concert and an English camp. "His mother is fine with his decision and has told us that once 'A' finishes testing for junior high, he can begin coming to our church," our workers write. "Pray that God will continue the good work He has begun in this boy's life."

Pray for Fungyee Lam and her parents as she prepares to return to Taiwan to minister in Qidu this year.

EUROPE/MIDDLE EAST

Bosnia

Pray for Mark and Kathy Eikost who are preparing to return to Bosnia, July 1. Pray for them as they visit family, buy new supplies, and pack their belongings.

France

Praise God for people in France who have come to know Jesus this year. Pray for their ongoing discipleship, that they will grow in their faith and share Christ with others.

Pray for Alan and Carol Clason who lead Trinity International Church, Paris. A few weeks ago, in answer to prayer, a woman who had experienced some difficulties in her past came to know the Lord. Pray that she will learn to trust God's love for her and His ability to bring healing to deep wounds. Pray for Carol as she walks with this woman in her journey to wholeness.

Pray for members of the French team who have been dealing with painful physical issues. Carol Clason has had knee problems; pray for God's healing touch. Pray for a hedge of protection around the workers in France, freeing them to carry out their ministries without the distraction of physical pain.

Pray that a new generation of men and women will respond to God's call to serve as pastors and Christian leaders. They are desperately needed to lead the growing movement of evangelical churches in France. Pray that the Lord of the harvest will continue to send workers into His harvest field.

Germany

Continue to pray for preparations for an English camp for teens, July 22-28, and an inaugural English young adults' retreat, July 15-19. Pray for great attendance and many registrations as well as flexibility, wisdom, reliance on the Holy Spirit, and team unity.

Pray that God will provide a newer, more reliable vehicle for Don and Sarah Jones.

LATIN AMERICA

FATELA (Latin American Graduate School of Theology and World Missions)

Pray for effective participation of five FATELA board members at Alliance World Fellowship (AWF) meetings in Toronto this week. Pray especially for Dr. Miguel Angel Palomino, who, as head of the Committee on Theological Education, will lead its morning sessions. Also, pray for God's anointing on Dr. Palomino's worship seminar at AWF this week.

Pray for Spirit-led decisions as the FATELA board meets during AWF this week.

Pray that the students will reap much benefit for ministry during their study of Advanced Hermeneutics in Guayaquil and Quito, Ecuador, during the next two weeks.

Pray for God's blessing on a FATELA course, "Prophetic Message of the Old Testament," this week in Santiago, Chile, and next week in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

UNITED STATES

Pray for District Conferences convening this week: South Atlantic, May 14-16; Central Pacific, May 15-17; Puerto Rico, May 17-19. Next week’s conferences will include Eastern Pennsylvania, May 20-23; Mid-Atlantic, May 21-24. Continue to pray for good transitions in seven districts where superintendent personnel changes will take place this summer.

Pray for Craig and LaDonna Smith. Craig will have two procedures done in one surgery on May 15 (his 20th major surgery since the accident). Pray that as a result of the surgery, Craig's range of motion will improve and that his left leg will gain strength. Pray for wisdom for the surgeons and that Craig's recovery will go well.

Pray for Carolyn Bush who will have deep brain stimulation surgery for Parkinson's disease on May 23. Pray for peace for Carolyn and for wisdom for the surgeons.

Last Thursday, Dr. Bob Wenz, a minister-at-large and former pastor at Derwood Alliance Church in Maryland, entered the Lord's presence after being hospitalized with lung problems. Pray for Suellen, Lauren, and Andrew during this very difficult time. Recently, Bob ministered to the National Office staff during Holy Week chapels.

New England District

Pray for Chris Flanders, the wife of Tom Flanders who is the New England District superintendent. Chris will undergo hip replacement surgery on May 17. Pray for a quick recovery.

Southeastern District

Doctors have confirmed that Mark Vocelka's wife, Deanne, has stage 4 stomach cancer. Surgery and radiation are not treatment options because the tumors are too widespread. Mark pastors New Hope Community Church's East Campus. Please pray for Mark and Deanne.

Pray for Roger Thomas, who has been an Alliance pastor for more than 20 years and has served at several U.S. churches. He has struggled with exhaustion and memory lapses for the last couple of years. Pray for complete healing.

Southwestern District

Pray for complete unity among the Southwestern District churches (John 17:23).

Pray for the Parkway Fellowship Church, where several key leaders have become seriously ill. Pray for divine healing and that these leaders will be encouraged to continue their vital ministry of church planting in Houston.

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