Friday, December 30, 2011

Teaching in Mexico

Pray for Enrique, Mery, and Mark as they travel to Mexico in January, to teach techniques in distance learning and instructional design to 20 college professors in a university ProMETA is in partnership with. Pray that God will bless this training and that the professors will have comprehension so they can implement these courses in the 2012 program. Pray that as a result of this partnership, ProMETA will receive accreditation from the Mexican government.

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Ministry in the Amazon

Praise God for the ministry that took place in eight villages along the upper Ucayali River in the Amazon. The medical team cared for 1,000 individuals, and water filters were installed. Many individuals accepted the Lord, including a village witch doctor. The Shipibo pastor and students are working together translating key Old Testament stories into their native language. Pray for Blair and Joan, ReachGlobal personnel in strategic partnership ministries, as they train teams to bring the gospel to indigenous communities throughout the Ucayali region.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Missions Conference in Germany

Pray for James, ReachGlobal Europe area leader, who is representing ReachGlobal as an exhibitor at the Mission-Net Conference in Erfurt, Germany December 27-Janurary 2.  Close to 3,000 18-25 year olds are attending the conference to learn about missions. Pray that the Holy Spirit would work in these young Europeans and give them a passion to serve God through missions. Pray for health and strength throughout of the week for James, Julie and their kids as they man the table and interact with the young people.

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Youth Olympic Games in Austria

Pray for the Innsbruck City Team as they work with other ministry partners planning outreach to the 1,000 teen athletes from 65 countries attending the Youth Olympic Games in Austria January 13-22. Pray that believers will join the outreach in great numbers and that young people from around the world will find Jesus.

Monday, December 26, 2011

Retreat in the mountains

Pray for Phil and Cindy, ReachGlobal personnel in Belgium, traveling with a group of college and career students to Austria for a Christmas retreat December 26-January 2. They will be studying God's Word and listening to guest speakers as they focus on the theme of relationships. Pray that during this week God will draw these students closer together and teach all of them more of Himself. Pray for protection and good health.

Friday, December 23, 2011

Christmas Day celebration

Pray for Dan and Carrie, ReachGlobal personnel in Belgium, and their church as they host all the Iranian believers on Christmas Day. Pray for a blessed time together in Christ at this Christmas outreach celebration. Pray for the new refugees arriving in Brussels that the believers would have love and compassion as they welcome them and share the love of Christ.

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Christmas celebration in Sendai

Pray that Jesus will be glorified at the Christmas celebration Larry and Bella, ReachGlobal personnel in Japan, are hosting for the victims of the tsunami at the temporary housing facility on December 23. Pray for the preparations, the gospel message and open hearts to the love of Christ of those who come seeking.