PRAISE and prayer for:
- the Church of the Nazarene in Venezuela – work began in 1982. Unique beginnings – Before the church was organized, there were Nazarenes in the country because of the radio ministry “La Hora Nazarena” (The Nazarene Hour). Language Spanish – Population 28.44 million 12,732 members; 95 Fully Organized Churches and 14 Not Yet Fully Organized Churches across 5 districts; 57 Ordained and 137 District Licensed Ministers
- praise God for each local NMI president who promoted participation in the South America Region 40 days of Prayer initiative. The church was united in a unique way this year because of the call to prayer.
- praise God because NMI has been mobilized throughout the country to involve youth and children.
- praise God that the Church in Venezuela was able to remain faithful in serving others through Nazarene Compassionate Ministries throughout the pandemic.
- Yoon Moon-Gi elected District Superintendent of the Korea National District – Yoon Moon-gi, a senior pastor of Anjung Church of the Nazarene, was elected as the 8th D.S. at the 67th Korea National District Assembly. He will serve in this capacity for the next three years.
- JFHP Liberia – James’ testimony: “Earlier today, 2 guys visited and told me the story of creation. It really touched me and caught my attention, so I decided to come to the film. I confess that I am the most wicked person in this town; I have stolen from many people’s farms. Each time I stole, I felt happy and thought I am the smartest person on Earth. However, I learned through the film that I have it backward. The tax collector cheated many people, confessed, and Jesus even forgave him. Tonight, I thank God for giving me a second chance. I entrust my life to Jesus to make me a better person.”
PRAY for:
- The Church of the Nazarene in Venezuela:
- that the Church of the Nazarene reaches every state in the country with the message of salvation and holiness, and effectively uses NMI to spread the call to missions on a national level.
- the Maximum Mission Project in the Venezuela First District, which is a strategy to discover leadership from the local churches and promote the call to missions.
- local, district, and national leaders to be strengthened.
- the economic and social challenges in Venezuela
- JFHP – LIBERIA, Africa 7 teams; 24 members; 14 languages Please pray for
- Several members of Liberia team #5 were in a major motorbike accident while traveling home from showing the JESUS film. Pray for a smooth recovery and for God to continue to use these difficult circumstances for His glory.
- the Church in Liberia is largely located in cities. As the majority of Liberians live in rural areas travel is essential in order for them to hear the Word and have access to sound Biblical teaching. Pray as the Holy Spirit continues to equip teams and fellow believers to reach the unreached with His love and pray for protection as they travel
- pray for healing from the terrible pain caused by two civil wars and the rebuilding that must occur in this impoverished nation
- Kucey/LTLT Ministries International Prayer Requests (Loving The Least of These)
- for Tonya Kucey as she adjusts to being a widow and for Ryan, Cory, and Karissa in the loss of dad, Darin. Also please pray for Tonya as she looks to find a home to purchase closer to the Kucey children. She has sold her current home and closing date is August 18th.
- for Haitian Pastor Jonas as he disciples and mentors the children and prisoners who have come to faith in Christ through LTLT Ministries International