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1 TEAM Church Connections Jim Rathbun will meet with TEAM missionaries' sending churches in the Richmond, Virginia area November 30 - December 1. Pray that God would use these interactions to strengthen relationships and enhance the ministries of these missionaries. 2 US Charlie Davis, TEAM International Director, will be returning from his sabbatical this month. Please pray for him to return refreshed in body, soul and spirit and with a clear vision for the future. 3 US Pray for those from the TEAM Wheaton office going to the Cross Global Link Personnel Conference the first week in December. Pray for good connections to be made with other organizations and for some fresh ideas for recruiting and caring for missionaries. 4 AFRICA Harare Julie Van Zevern asks us to pray for orphan, Chenjeri, who really needs a home, and for Pastor Peter to organize a House of Hope for boys. 5 FRANCE Bob and Veronique Clifford write, “Several of the young adults from the church continue to spread God's Word through music. Last Saturday they performed a concert, Feelings -New Feelings From a New Life, to a filled church in the Paris area. Also, pray as they bring the Gospel to prison inmates at Christmas services.” 6 JAPAN Stella Cox writes, “Please pray for a place in Mure District to plant a new Church. Pray for Mrs. W who was raised in a Buddhist temple (her father was a Buddhist priest) who was saved recently at an English class taught at my house. She attends church with her husband. Pray for him to be saved. Pray, also, for my health to completely recover from my recent double bypass surgery.” 7 AFRICA Zimbabwe Jon and Kathy Chrstiansen ask for prayer for God to provide another person to supervise 2-5 children with their correspondence school work starting in January 2011. 8 AUSTRALIA Ray and Marti Williams write, “Pray for the Craigmore Christian Church plant. The leadership would like to have something going by the middle of December. Pray that they would move forward and that God would touch the hearts of those he wants to be a part of this endeavor.” 9 SPAIN Madrid Jay and Carolyn Sensenig write, “Pray for the team launch of the Las Tablas church planting team scheduled tentatively for December 10-12, pending the approval of the McMillan's visas.” 10 JAPAN Tom & Nancy Edwards write, “We live in Karuizawa a resort town in Japan. Many people are here at Christmas to shop and to see the light displays. We pass out thousands of tracts and literature by becoming Santa and elves on the busy streets. People who would not normally take literature accept with glee something that Santa is giving out. The literature clearly tells of the real meaning of Christmas and our need for a redeemer. Volunteers from many countries are coming to help. Pray that God would direct all the details, that especially genuine seekers would receive the tracts and literature, and that God would use these to bring many to himself.” 11PAPUA The Kennedy’s write, “Pray for the National Papua Mission Board on December 11 as it goes through a major restructuring and that current members and new members will make firm commitments to attend meetings and carry out their important responsibilities.” 12 SOUTH ASIA Workers write, “Rubina, (not her real name) a relative of one of our Muslim Background Believer friends, just delivered a 27 week baby boy. Unfortunately, the baby was just too premature and died at a few days of age. Pray for this dear woman who has lost her first child. Pray that she would remember the morning prayers held each day in the hospital ward and that these would draw her to Christ.” 13 AFRICA Zimbabwe Please pray for the needed work visa which Phil &Karen DuBert (Luke & Isabel) require. Also pray for them as they continue to study Shona. 14 APPOINTEES Pray for Ryan and Dana Powell who leave for France on December 14. Pray for a smooth trip, for strength and patience as they’ll be taking four small children with them, and for wisdom as they begin the study of French beginning in January. They hope to join a church planting team when they finish their language study. 15 TURKEY The St. Paul Cultural center is having some problems with a roofing contractor and unfinished construction. Jim Bultema writes, “May your prayers focus on a positive outcome from the meeting I had with the mayor about this complex of problems, for construction on SPCC to be allowed to resume ASAP, for a not-too-distant reopening of SPCC, and for a new level of ministry that far exceeds our highest hopes.” 16 TAIWAN Missionary, Dawn Husnick, arrived in Taiwan in August and began having health complications that the doctors didn’t identify until months later. She developed a blood clot in her left lung during the flight there, and because of the delay in diagnosis, her lung has sustained damage. Pray that she has a full recovery. 17 CZECH REPUBLIC Pat Foster writes, “Pray for the English classes at our ministry center in Prague as Pat Foster and Petr Sedy share the real meaning of Christmas. Many of our students claim to be atheists. Pray that the Spirit will break into their thinking and hearts with the truth of God’s love for them, especially at this special time of year.” 18 MEXICO Arthur and Vicki Reyes write, “This morning, we ordered the Celebrate Recovery materials to start a group at our church. There is a great need in Los Cabos for a Christian-based support group for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts. Please pray for Art as he leads this group.” 19 PAPUA Vicki Hill writes, “Pray for the AWANA program as we work together as a team on the budget and a work plan for this coming year. Pray as we consider translation levels for each part of Indonesia.” 20 AUSTRIA Eric and Melissa Lundquist write, “During the month of December, Eric, a pianist and a violinist participate in Advent concerts in homes, churches, and nursing homes. This year, they have at least five concerts lined up. Pray for God to move among people’s hearts as the true message of Christmas is shared through the concerts, bringing more people to himself.” 21 APPOINTEES Pray for Joshua Brenner who hopes to leave for Japan this month to work with others there who are making films that lead people to talk about significant life issues. Josh will be the first one sent out by TEAM’s new TEAMTrek program. 22 SPAIN Dan and Joan Ashcraft write, “Pray for comfort and adjusting for Ned, our co-worker who lost his wife, Joanie, to cancer October 21st. Pray for the preparation and carrying out of an informational campaign which we plan to do in three towns in the next few months.” 23 GERMANY Jerry and Lois DeRenzo write, “Pray for Jerry to be able to teach in a way that reaches a special needs boy in his class at Black Forest Academy.” 24 MIDDLE EAST A worker writes, “Please continue to pray about a building for our Christian school. Almost all the teachers are here and they are ready to start, but with one slight problem - no building. Actually, we have found a brand new school building that someone is now building in an area slightly outside the city (where there are no other private schools).” Pray that all the details work out soon. 25 Emmanuel! Pray that God’s spirit would guide, instruct and carry people into the Kingdom through many events planned worldwide to celebrate Christ’s birth. 26 NORTH ASIA A worker writes, “Praise the Lord with us that our colleague has completed, Worship the Lord, Volume 1, a tool for teaching choir directors in North Asia. Pray for her as she trains choir directors.” 27 US Bob Vajko, TEAM church planting consultant, will be teaching a intensive seminar course on "Ministry in European Contexts" at Dallas Theological Seminary from December 27 - 30. Pray for this to be an effective seminar and that it will be of special help to those who will serve in Europe in the future. 28 ITALY Andy and Linda Brucato write, “The last week in October, Charlie and Dotty Duke were able to openly share, not only his experience of walking on the Moon, but their spiritual walk with Christ. Their story of faith was proclaimed on local TV and web TV, in two science high schools, at the astronomy department of the University of Bologna, and at two evening meetings. Pray for follow-up as we estimate that at least 700 people received literature which could lead them to Christ and contact with us.” 29 LINC Costa Rica Bob and Sandy Hanna write, “Pray for the three new online courses we have started. An advanced online course had over 45 registered so we had to divide it into two courses. 75% of the students are pastors from over 10 different countries that have previously taken courses with us before. Please pray for these pastors and leaders that they would learn what God would have them learn about studying the Bible.” 30 TAIWAN Nancy Leet writes, “TEAM Taiwan is in the midst of some major overhauling of our structure as a mission. This comes as a result of redefining our vision and re-identifying our ministry emphasis in Taiwan. It is a process that we need to do periodically to keep from aging and becoming obsolete. Please pray for us to have a spirit of unity, good communication and clear direction from God throughout this process.” 31 MIDDLE EAST Workers write, Our community is composed of many families who have pretty much spent their lifetimes here. When we first came, years ago, we saw young kids come to know the Lord and then be discipled. They would gradually grow up, finish school, head back to their homelands for college and then get started in various professions. One of the greatest thrills of our time here has been to see these now, young adults, return back to the area for employment, with some, but not all, still going on in their faith. For some time we have had a special concern for continued spiritual development of this particular group with whom we have had a long term association. We have started a young adults Bible class called "Truth for Living.” This class is really a refresher in basic Christian growth that is geared to be reproducible. Pray for this effort. |
