July 2010
NMSI Prayer Calendar
1. Haiti Internship
Team
Thank the Lord for the
encouragement the interns have been to the church as they continue to minister
to people recovering from the earthquake. Ask the Lord to use these young
people as they lead youth retreats and help to plan and lead vacation Bible School. Pray for the youth to come
to experience the love and faithfulness of the Lord in the midst of
difficulties.
2. Cambodia—Corey
Praise the Lord for the young
women that are being rescued and helped at the place where Corey is serving.
Ask the Lord to use Corey as she teaches these women marketable skills so they
do not have to return to their previous lifestyles. Pray for physical and
spiritual protection for Corey as Satan would like to keep these women in
bondage.
3. Wedding Bells—Kyle and Sarah Maloney
Praise the Lord for leading
Kyle and Sarah together. As they
say their vows and commit their lives to each other today, ask the Lord to
bless their marriage and fill them with His overflowing love. Pray for a joyful
celebration with family and friends. Pray that the Lord would show them how
together they can serve and glorify the Lord.
4. Independence Day
Thank the Lord for the
freedom we enjoy in America. Pray for believers to experience the freedom from
sin and evil that Christ has provided. Ask the Lord to give strength and joy to
those Christians who live in places where they do not have freedom to worship.
Pray that the Church in
America would continue to send out laborers to share the gospel throughout the
world.
5. Zimbabwe—Lance and
Elizabeth Edwards
Praise the Lord for the
provision for the new irrigation system for Ebenezer Bible School. Pray for
wisdom for Lance in finding the right crops to expand the agriculture work and
provide needed support for the School. Pray for the spiritual growth of the
students as they go through this time of training
6. COAT Training
Program
Praise the Lord for the eight
people who are completing the training program. Ask the Lord to work in their
hearts as they go through the Seven Steps to Freedom today. Pray that they would allow the Holy Spirit
to reveal any areas in their lives where they need freedom. As they finish
their training on July 9, ask the Lord to direct and provide for them as they begin to raise
support
7. Chile Summer Internship
Team
Thank the Lord for the
opportunities to spend time with high school and university students. Ask the
Lord to give the team insight into the needs of these students so they can
effectively minister to them. Pray that the team would learn new lessons of
trust and would see God transforming the lives of young people.
8. Central Asia*
Praise the Lord for the
believers in Central Asia that are willing to stand firm despite the pressures
around them. Pray for peace to be established in areas of conflict. Ask the
Lord to use D*. to bring hope to the people as he works with the business. Ask
the Lord to meet the needs of his wife and sons as they spend time in the
U.S.
9. European Regional
Conference
Thank the Lord for bringing
together the missionaries that serve in Europe for a week of fellowship and
vision sharing. Ask the Lord to use this time to encourage those who are
struggling. Pray for the Lord to empower those who will be speaking or leading
discussions. Ask the Lord to give clear direction and passion for seeing His
church develop in Europe.
10. Kenya Internship
Team
Thank the Lord for the team
of Interns that are working with Africa Hope in the villages. Pray that they
would be used to help the people in their physical and spiritual needs. Pray
that the team would be kept in good health as they travel around the area.
11. Habitat for
Hope—Memphis, Tennessee
Praise the Lord for using
Andy and Ginny Gross to host and minister to families of children with serious
illnesses. Pray that these families would find their strength and hope in the
Lord during this time of stress Ask the Lord to continue to give Andy wisdom as
he works on the plans for property development Ask the Lord to supply the funds
needed for this project.
12. East Asia*
Internship Team
Thank the Lord for using the
summer internship team to reach out to the youth. Pray for the Lord’s enabling
as they teach in the Bible College and Youth Groups. Pray that the young people
in this country would be established in the truth of God’s Word so they can
stand firm in their faith and know how to witness to their peers.
13. Support
Raising—Bill and Darlene Miller
Thank the Lord for calling
Bill and Darlene to minister to national pastors in Ecuador. Ask the Lord to
provide the remaining 40% of their budget still needed and also for funds
needed for them and their
children’s medical and dental needs. Pray for strength for Darlene as she completes her coursework and cares
for the children and for Bill as he makes contact with churches and
individuals.
14. Interim CEO—Laura
Clancy
Thank the Lord for bringing
Laura and her husband Will to Fort Myers. Ask the Lord to help them settle into their
new home and work. Pray for wisdom for Laura as she serves in the CEO position.
Pray for good communication and unity to be maintained with the Board,
the NMSI Leadership Team, and affiliates.
15. Malawi Internship
Team
Praise the Lord for the young
people who have gone to work with the Renfros in their work in Malawi. As they
participate in work with the youth, orphans, HIV/AIDS, and farming, ask God to
use them to meet physical and spiritual needs. Pray for wisdom for the team
leader and for health and protection for the team.
16. Andrea—Russia
Praise the Lord for young people
that will be attending English camps this summer. Ask God to use this time to
enable many young people to hear the Gospel and respond in faith. Ask God to
use Andrea to explain the truth and to model Christian character as she
interacts with the students. Pray for Andrea to have a time of rest and a break
from language study.
17. Melissa Northrop—Thailand
Praise the Lord for the
progress Melissa is making as she studies Thai with two tutors. Pray for
natural opportunities for Melissa to share Christ with a woman who has come for
help with English. Ask God to give Melissa times for physical and mental rest.
Pray that Melissa would see where the Lord might want her to minister in the
future.
18. Kyrgyzstan
Thank the Lord for His
Sovereignty over all nations. Pray for a peaceful solution to the conflict in
Kyrgyzstan and for protection for the believers. Pray for the provision of the
needs of the Uzbeks refugees who have gone to Uzbekistan. Ask God to bring them
into contact with Christians who will share the love of Christ with them.
19. Mark—Cambodia
Praise the Lord for the 13
men and women that are participating in the School of Discipleship. Pray for
these participants to grow in their walk with the Lord and their effectiveness
in serving Him. Pray that the Holy Spirit would open the hearts and minds of
Mark’s English students as they
read and discuss the stories in the Gospels. Pray for protection for Mark as he
travels on his motorbike.
20. Partnerships with
Nationals
Thank the Lord for national
organizations and churches that can work together with NMSI in ministry.
Pray for good communication and mutual understanding as plans are made. Ask God
to use the NMSI missionaries to be a blessing and a help to the national
believers. Pray for a spirit of humility and service.
21. Ryan
Schultz—Media
Thank the Lord for the gifts
the Lord has given Ryan in using video to tell the stories of missionaries and
their ministry. Ask the Lord to guide Ryan in how he can best use his gifts to
communicate what God is doing in the world. Pray for Ryan to continue to grow
in His walk with the Lord as he hears and acts on God’s truth in his life.
22. Jeff and
Christine Atherstone—Uganda
Praise the Lord for the
expansion of the programs at Gaba Bible Institute. Pray for the Board to have
unity and God’s vision as they give direction and input to the Institute. Ask
the Lord to use Jeff and Christine as they teach and interact with the
students. Pray for good times to spend together with their children.
23. Gabe and Melissa
Hillman—Bulgaria
Praise the Lord for His
provision and enabling during Gabe and Melissa’s first term in Bulgaria. Ask
the Lord to help them with all of the arrangements for coming back to the
States for furlough. Pray for a smooth transition for the children. Pray for
continued growth for the believers and youth in Velingrad. Pray for preparation
and provision for the Hillmans to return to work with the youth.
24. AfricaHope—Kenya
Thank the Lord for the
opportunities the Whitlocks are having to see and participate in various
ministries in the rural areas. Ask the Lord to continue to enable them to
understand the language and culture and see where He wants them to serve. Pray
for the provision of financial support for the two couples and two single women
planning on joining the team in the fall.
25. Finances
Thank the Lord for the new
people that have come to work in the Finance Department. Ask the Lord to
continue to give them wisdom and accuracy as they do their work. Pray for the
provision for the mission to continue to upgrade the campus as well as expand
the facilities. Pray for more
churches and individuals to want to partner with work God has given NMSI
to do.
26. Neil and Courtney—India
Thank the Lord for helping Neil
and Courtney adjust to their new surroundings. Ask the Lord to strengthen them
in times of loneliness or discouragement. Pray that they would have growing relationships in which they can share
the love and truth of the Lord. Ask the Lord to help them learn the language and understand the culture
so they can know the needs of the people.
27. Haiti Development
Thank the Lord for His grace
and encouragement for those serving in Haiti. Ask the Lord to make clear the
best way to use the available funds for long term development. Pray for renewed
strength for the Haitian pastors as they seek to minister to the many physical
and spiritual needs of the people. Pray for the people to find their identity
and value in belonging to the Lord.
28. Ryan Russell—Youth
Hope
Praise the Lord for Ryan’s
engagement to Mary Khong. Ask the Lord to direct their plans to be married in
Asia. Pray for Ryan as he spends the next few months working on his Masters
Degree in Uganda. Ask the Lord to help Ryan focus on his studies during this
time. Pray for Ryan and Mary to grow in their relationship even during this
time that they are apart.
29. Bel and Joy Munoz
Thank the Lord for helping
Bel and Joy adjust to being back in the States. Pray for their son Joshua to
experience good health. Ask the
Lord to help Bel as he learns his responsibilities in leading the Media
Division. Pray for strength for Joy in caring for her brother Matt’s children
during the day. Pray that this time of living together would be a time of
mutual encouragement.
30. Americas Regional
Conference—Panama
Thank the Lord for the
opportunity for those serving in the America to gather together in Panama
during the week of July 31- August 6. Pray for safe travel and a good time of
fellowship. Ask the Lord to use the speakers and discussions to minister to the
needs of each person and give them a fresh vision of how He wants to use them.
*Names withheld because of
sensitive areas.