Peru

28th April 2010
Peru, PRAY

Pray for Bishop William & Judith Godfrey in pastoral oversight of the diocese, and for three auxiliary missionary bishops, for growth in each of their regions. Remember too the seminary training for ministry and leadership, praying for both students and teachers. Pat Blanchard praises God for the new building they have for the Shalom project. Pray for Pat, for the therapists, and all who help to improve life for the children with special needs and their families. Pray too for volunteer Jessica Helyar helping in Shalom.

 

Pray for Juan Carlos & Penny Marcés, Rebeca, Lizi and Jonny in their ministry in the church and community of Jesús el Salvador, Lima. Pray for the children who attend the Compassion sponsored student centre ‘The Lord’s Treasures’, that they and their families will benefit from the practical help given, and grow in their knowledge of the Lord. Pray for health and daily strength and encouragement for Julio & Norma Montoya who give pastoral and practical care in Holy Trinity church and in several very poor areas of Lima.

Paraguay

27th April 2010
Paraguay, PRAY

Pray for David Orritt as he organises Mission Paraguay 2010. As you can imagine there are numerous logistical and practical issues to be sorted. Dave as we call him at SAMS Ireland is a valued friend so pray for Gods peace to be upon him in a rich and discerning way.

 

Caroline Gilmour-White asks prayer in identifying the right translators and transport for the volunteers and for safe travel in all their journeys. Pray too that the decorating of the library and diocesan offices this month will create a smart and welcoming workplace for all users.

 

Uphold Ed & Marie Brice in their teaching and pastoral ministries in the Chaco. Ed works with indigenous church leaders, and Marie with women and children, including a twice monthly Saturday group in Rio Verde for women.

Paraguay

27th April 2010
Latin Partners, Paraguay, PRAY

Chris Hawksbee in the Chaco shares about his agricultural work: We are progressing well with the projects I’m helping with. In March we started with strengthening beekeeping in three communities, and next week we get the cash advance to start the fencing for two cattle projects. Please pray for a possible interview being arranged for next week with the President of Paraguay, where I hope to present projects to use Moringa Olifeira (dried leaf powder) as a supplement in the government’s school children’s nutritional programme and for patients recovering from tuberculosis, and using the fruits form the Chaco forest for income generating activities in Indigenous communities.

Argentina

23rd April 2010
Argentina, PRAY

Suffragan Bishop, Nick and Catherine Drayson have posted some more photos of their life and surroundings on www.picasaweb.google.co.uk/catleti. Nick is taking a final trip into the forest before they leave for six weeks, for some meetings in Montevideo and Buenos Aires en route to Europe. As always Nick and Catherine appreciate your thoughtful prayers for these local trips. The current one includes travelling with Isidro Vilte to several villages en route to Alto de la Sierra, and attending an important meeting between Indians and white settlers about land distribution. Pray for protection, wisdom, and good use of language opportunities. Please pray too for Catherine in Juarez, with an Alpha leaders’ meeting on Sunday.

Bolivia

20th April 2010
Bolivia

Pray for Bishop Frank & Shawnee Lyons for God’s vision in meeting the challenges faced by the diocese. Praise God for the return of Raphael & Michelle Samuel to Bolivia after two years back in Singapore.

Pray for Lico & Rosa Bascuñán pastoring the two congregations in Santa Cruz and seeking to bring practical help in a poor area. Pray for Pastor Walter Toro and the ministry and outreach of La Trinidad

Church in Cochabamba. Ask the Lord to guide Martín & Carla Flores and Pedro Villareal in their leadership of the church of Cristo Salvador, La Paz, so that every member is encouraged and equipped to serve God in that city.

Brazil & Paraguay

19th April 2010
Brazil, Paraguay, PRAY

Brazil

After the serious floods, leaving 150 people dead in Rio de Janeiro, David Weller asks for prayers for those grieving and those whose homes have been destroyed. There has been only minor damage to the church building. Praise God for the safe arrival of mission partners Marcus and Tamara Throup’s daughter Rebekah, born on 28 March weighing 6lbs 8oz.

 

 

 

Paraguay

13th April 2010
Paraguay

Pray for Gwen Carlisle and Mags Southern and give thanks that a new classroom is to be built with a gift of funding from a church in England. Please pray for the school camps planned for the older pupils, where they hope to go up to the Chaco and help build latrines and paint a school. They are dependent on the weather to be able to go into this area.

Pray also for the staff of FEISA teacher the training college in Asuncion and give thanks for each of the 25 students they have enrolled in the first year, especially given the economic situation in the country which is stopping young people from studying at university. Thanks to the donations received it has been possible to give scholarships to 12 students. Despite this help the economic need is very great and although most of the students work it is difficult for them to cover the costs of their studies. Please pray that they might be strong and healthy and so not need to spend money on medicines, that they might administer their money well and that they might receive good wages for their work.

Pray for Caroline Gilmour-White and give thanks for the books she was able to buy in Buenos Aires on her return from home leave, for use in the mobile library at the diocesan office in Asuncion. They have just finished painting the library and offices to look their best, in time for the launch of a first ever course in spiritual maturity for the mobile library readers and other church folk, starting after Easter. Please pray that the hunger many church members experienced for books last year would lead them to take up this offer of training in the city centre.

Pray for Ronald Irene from Asuncion, where he and the family are settling into their new ministry, home and school. Please give thanks that their house is now furnished mainly with donated furniture. Ronald is involved in leading two congregations at the Cathedral church – one Spanish and one English-speaking. He is also chaplain at San Andres School, giving talks, leading services and offering pastoral counselling – he asks for prayer as there is a lot of work to do. The family’s most important current need is for a car as their home is some distance from the school and church. Please pray with them that a vehicle will be provided, and also for the family’s health as Ronald and their youngest son have not been too well since their move from Bolivia.

RIO DE JANEIRO

13th April 2010
Brazil

Brazilian authorities began destroying homes in some of Rio’s slums after deeming them at risk from mudslides, following floods last week that killed 229 people in the city. Rio mayor Eduardo Paes confirmed that the city would demolish at-risk homes, and warned that 4,000 families in seven slums would be forced to leave their districts in coming days. The heavy rain and flooding last week killed 146 people in Niteroi, a satellite agglomeration of Rio, and 63 in the city itself, according to emergency services. Searches continue for another 200 people still missing. Pray for the church in this area as it works with local people in challenging circumstances.

Cecilia in Argentina

13th April 2010
Argentina

Hello everyone!

 

Well, first of all I must apologise because it has taken me almost a week to make contact! Believe me I was like mad trying to organise my house!!!!….lol…I haven’t cleaned it for 2 months!!!…lol

 

My friends, you know that every time I come back home my heart is divided between Ireland and my Argentina, but I do believe this is where God wants me to be. On the other hand I am thankful for having the opportunity to be with all of you every year and share with all of you my story…that now is part of your story!

 

Once again, thank you for so much love, for caring about me and my people and for your heart in Latin-American!

 

Prayer points.

Thank God for my time in Ireland.

Thank God for my safe travelling.

For my Bible Studies at home so this year my kids can commit their lives to Him.

For the situation in Santiago del Estero, so the rain stops and the people can receive the help they need.

My activities in the church (ministry with women and teenagers)

For safe travelling to Bolivia.

 

Your are in my heart…once again thank you for letting me be part of your life.

 

Many Blessing

 

Cecilia

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