Weekly Prayer DigestHelping you pray around the ABWE world.
Now these are the nations which the LORD left, that He might test Israel by them… —Judges 3:1a
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The initiative and industry of the four million people is an asset to the ABWE goal of church planting. ABWE missionaries have found the Togolese people very responsive to the gospel, therefore, they are eager and zealous to open new ministries on their own. Church planters are needed to execute the plan to multiply churches in the urban centers.
Pray for Togo | Learn more about Togo | Opportunities to serve in Togo
Sharon Rahilly
Sharon Rahilly was able to attend a three day church conference for over 1000 believers. It was held on the grounds of a public school. Sharon writes, “What a joy to realize that God is building His church here in Togo – there are approximately 80 churches and church plants in this country just associated with our mission!” Before beginning her furlough ministry next month, Sharon hopes to select two more villages for the Community Health Evangelism ministry. Money has been donated for the purchase of a vehicle for this ministry. Pray that they could find the right one in their price range.
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ABWE missionaries will assist in training national leaders in Trinidad & Tobago. Additional personnel are needed to help local pastors broaden their knowledge base and reach their country for Christ.
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Dennis and Bonnie Slothower
Dennis has traveled to the Hershey Medical Center in Pennsylvania for medical test to determine the cause of the joint pain and swelling he has been experiencing.
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Building on the success of the past 20 years, the Portugal team has developed a new church planting strategy, called the "Portugal 4x4 Plan." The goal is to enlarge the base of first generation churches to 16 by the year 2016. These 16 churches will become the foundation for a national church planting movement in Portugal.
Pray for Portugal | Learn more about Portugal | Opportunities to serve in Portugal
Bob and Jo Fry
Bob and Jo Fry will conclude their furlough next month and return to Portugal on May 19. They will be serving at the Santa Marta church to bring it to next level of maturity. Bob will use creation evangelism as an outreach of the church. They will also be participating in the training sessions for the recently translated chronological Bible studies, “The Story of Hope,” scheduled for May 21-22. They need to raise an additional $268/month of support before returning to Portugal.
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ABWE-USA focuses on the establishment of reproducing Baptist churches that are centers for evangelism and world missions.
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John and Hortense Bullock
John and Hortense Bullock (retired) are reaching out to Mormons in Utah through their membership in the local Chamber of Commerce. Earlier this month John attended a medical course in Florida to learn new techniques that may help missionary doctors in the Far East. About seventy five percent of the funds needed to begin constructions on the hospital renewal project have been received. Eighty people from the hospital ministry and forty people from the Bible Correspondence School have become members of God’s family.
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ABWE works in nine areas of this vast country.
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Carolee Graf
At the ministry of the Amazon Baptist Hospital the gospel has been explained 586 times this year and 50 women have made salvation decisions. Carolee is teaching a discipleship class for twelve ladies. Others who have received training are now independently meeting for their Bible studies. She is also working with the teen group this year.
Chip and Laurie Phillips
Construction is underway for the new Sunday School rooms. Chip had to assume the role of foreman since a suitable person has not been found locally. The mayor of their city has contracted the Amazon Baptist Hospital to run the county prenatal program. This contract will cover basic expenses and allow the hospital to use their regular donations for ministry and outreach. Training has begun for a Community Health Evangelism program which will be used as an outreach into their county.