INDONESIA: Doug and Ho Sook
Neiswender: "Ministry in Indonesia (June 23 to July 20): Doug [will
travel] with Jacob [Korean], who has made several trips there. This started
through outreach to Indonesian migrant workers in Korea. Some became believers
and have gone back, desiring to reach others in their country. One of these is
B., a zealous young man. He has a prosperous cell phone business in Java
Jakarta, but he leaves it with others for ministry trips like this. An assembly
is meeting in a house in Jakarta. A camp is planned at this time in Java. Then
we are to fly to the hot, steamy jungles of Borneo with B. leading us to family
members and others for the gospel and teaching. In preparation, we've had Typhus
shots and Malaria medicine, and may get Yellow Fever shots if needed. Much
prayer is needed for fruit, protection, and health in this difficult tropical
field." [MSC]
PAKISTAN: We have been advised of
an urgent need for a doctor to help run a medical camp in Kashmir in either July
or August. Please pray that, despite the short notice, this vacancy will be
filled. Contact the Echoes office (Joan.Hookins@echoes.org.uk) if
you need further details. [EoS]
PAKISTAN: National Worker Abdul Masih reports that
they hope to start a Christian bookvan in the area where the earthquake took
place, in order to help the local people who have suffered so much. They are
likely to face opposition to this project, as it is a strongly Muslim area.
Please make this an item of special prayer.
[EoS]
EUROPE
EASTERN
EUROPE: Martin
and Margaret Baker request prayer for their time in Slovakia, from now
until 29th June. They will be visiting a number of believers and assemblies for
ministry of the Word. [EoS]
FRANCE:
Colin and Mary
Crow mention that they have a church members’ meeting planned for 25th
June. Also, during the period from 26th to 29th June, Colin will be chaplain to
golfers at the French Open in Paris, as the man who normally does this full-time
has had heart problems. [EoS]
FRANCE: Allan and Anne
Kitt have advised that there was a good attendance at ‘The Da Vinci
Code’ evangelistic evening on 9th June. Several non-Christians were present, and
the speaker gave a clear gospel presentation. They ask prayer for the planned
follow-up, which will take the form of a ‘Discovery’ group. The first meeting
will be on 1st July. [EoS]
IRELAND: Colin and Natalie
Burnett: "On May 26, we had the [Teach & Testify] team led by Rom
Hampton from Canada. There were 8 sent our way to help . . . Most of our time
was spent on the doors in Newcastle West. Through the week, three locals made
professions of faith . . ." "On the Friday of the team's visit, we met up with David Stevens
(Echoes) in Limerick to help with the sketch board. Many good conversations were
had and one man made a profession of faith. We put him in contact with Dave
Stevens, as he lived in Limerick. During one of the messages I noticed this
young man listening intently. After the message, John Griffin was talking to him
and I saw him point over to me [Colin]. Graham (19) had attended a week of
children's meetings we had in Rathkeale 7 years ago. He said he still had the
Bible we gave him and that he and his dad were reading it. He was on his way to
the church when he saw the preaching and said he just had to stop, he is looking
for forgiveness in his life and seemed to grasp that this could only be found in
Christ. Do pray for Graham as we will try to meet up with him again."
[MSC]
REPUBLIC
OF IRELAND: Matthew Wright requests prayer for a
six-week outreach team just starting in an area of Ireland with little
evangelical witness. The programme will include street work of various styles,
door-to-door work, meetings, and Bible studies. All the team members have
considerable experience in outreach. The team has long-term goals beyond these
six weeks, and they are waiting on the Lord to see how best to move forward.
Please pray for the team members, for those who have responsibility for
preaching, and for hearts to receive the gospel message.
[EoS]
SPAIN: From 29th June-9th
July, Helen Ortiz will be helping with children’s classes at a
camp in Almazán. Please pray for safety and that these youngsters will hear and
respond positively to the gospel message.
[EoS]
SPECIAL
AREAS
Please pray for
Derek and Heidi Malcolm, who will be relocating to the UK on
22nd of this month. Derek hopes to continue his writing ministry from Scotland,
and Heidi will be looking for opportunities for future service, after spending
some time helping the children to settle.
[EoS]
Please remember
the following GLO Teams which are involved in evangelistic
outreach activities this coming week: Tanzania (Moshi,); France (Marseille
Campus); Italy (Santa Maria a Vico). Please pray that the team members will
enjoy safety of travel and good health during this time. In addition, please
pray for a good working relationship within the team, that meaningful contacts
will be made, and for lives to be touched by the gospel.
[EoS]