1 Pray as Mike pastors
the only protestant
church in their city, Sue
as she leads music, their
son’s schooling; for their
resident visas which are
valid for one year, wisdom
in learning the culture and
customs, traveling mercies, good health.
2P ray as they teach,
counsel and train
national missionaries with
the goal of sending them
to the 20 unreached tribes
of Peru. Ask protection for
their Segadores co-workers
in their ministry to the
Ashaninkas; for friends who are struggling.
3P raise-- their
children have
adapted well to school in
PA while on furlough. Ask
for additional $500 per
month in support; their
busy schedule as they visit
churches; physical strength,
health, safety in travel, their visit to FFC Dec. 6th.
4 Remember the family
as they continue to
travel, visiting friends and
churches while on furlough.
Ask for their support needs
to be met in order to return
to Ghana in January, for the
installation of 4 FM stations
in Ghana, rain for Kenya.
5 Grace recently returned
to the country where
she and her late husband
served for 41 years. Pray
now as she sorts through
and throws belongings. Ask
for terrorism in her land to
be subdued at its source;
safety in a war torn country.
6 Pray for the family of
Consuelo who took her
life recently. She left 2 sons
and had had a continual
problem with substance
DaiMike & Sue, One Son abuse. Pray encouragement
Closed Country for their small church as
they deal with the impact--
the community is watching.
7 Pray as the family
moves this month from
overseas to Nebraska, their
new base for ministry. Ask
for needed visas for their
Peter & Marta Hocking travels January through
Segadores (Reapers), Peru March. Pray as son Nic
helps set up their new place
and fills in while they are overseas.
8 Having founded OM,
George now serves
in Special Projects. Pray
as they supply tens of
thousands of books and
Alejandro & Robyn Armijo Bibles for the OM Ship
ABWE, Chile ministry; for George’s Operation Mobilization, England
heavy speaking schedule.
Remember Drena as she keeps up George’s database.
9 Praise for their website
that offers numerous
resources for seekers. Pray
as they use media, provide
Christian materials and
Lee & Michelle Sonius partner with the local church
HCJB Global, Ghana to plant churches where they
do not exist. Pray for the
underground church.
10 Pray for more open
doors in the US to
tell of Jesus and His love for
all people. They rejoice as
OMS leaders are reaching
Grace out and are on the “cutting
Closed Country, Asia edge” of changing people’s
lives for the glory of God—
now in 50+ countries.
11 Pray for fruit from
their speaking tours.
Intercede for new works
being established in Finland,
Croatia and the Middle East.
Don & Paula Cabeen Pray God’s protection over
TEAM, Spain all involved and that they
have the strength they need
to pioneer these new ministries.
12 “It can be very
difficult and lonely
being in a strange culture
when you have to be polite
all the time and look like
Vic & Gwen you know what you are
International Training Partners, Nebraska doing!” Pray as Peggy
shares in Bible studies with
ambassadors’ wives and wives of diplomats in DC
13 Pray for their
children to adapt
to US culture; make plans
for the future while here on
furlough. Pray for parents’
George & Drena Verwer (translators) dictionary
work, formatting Genesis
for publication, researching
native songs, connecting with supporters.
14 Face-to-face
evangelism is
painfully slow and
dangerous, but the
underground church in
Boaz & Ruth Morocco is growing rapidly.
Closed Country, Europe Pray for national workers
and the technology allowing
Muslim seekers to explore the Gospel without fear
of detection.
15 The Condits (age 82)
continue on full-time
active status at Wycliffe,
with Elroy serving in the
Advancement Department
Bob & Lois Taber and Gordia in prayer
OMS International, Iowa ministry. Pray for energy
and health as they help
advance the cause of Bible translation worldwide.
David & Jodi Pierce
Steiger International, Massachusetts
Peggy McCracken
Christian Embassy, Washington, DC
Ron & Erin, Four Children
Closed Country
Malaga Media Center
Spain
Elroy & Gordia Condit
Wycliffe Bible Translators, WS/FL
16 Pray for Beth and
her responsibilities
as State Director. “This past
year in Iowa, we reached a
total of 3,506 children with
the Gospel and 611 prayed Beth Lamb
for salvation.” Ask for kids Child Evangelism Fellowship, Iowa
to be reached for Christ
through many outreaches of CEF.
17 Pray for the
persecuted church
there, some believers are in
prison. Their local church
has been threatened by the
government. Intercede for Dave & Pam
their team, support needs, Closed Country, US/Asia
visas, open doors; for
discipleship and leadership development.
18 Matt began in
his new position
as Executive Director of
Central Iowa in September.
Pray he would follow God’s
leading, for new ministry Matt & Rachelle Mayse
sites in Johnston and Youth for Christ, Iowa
Urbandale; for staff and for
balance in ministry, leadership and family.
19 Intercede for the
family as Tim is
often in a neighboring
country transitioning from
hospital work to help out
at the English/computer Tim & Martha, Three Children
institute they started several Closed Country
years ago. Ask guidance
regarding their visas, Martha’s visits with locals.
20 Well-known Bible
stories can be
translated into unreached
people groups’ heart
languages, compiled into an
oral Story Bible and then Mike & Brenda McCalley
transferred through effective, StoryRunners, CCC, Washington
reproducible training. Pray
as the McCalleys serve this vital ministry.
21 Matt is enjoying
his new culture
and is settling in. Intercede
as he throws himself into
language learning—he
is progressing quite well.
Pray as he (a future Bible
translator) desires to make a
trip to the village and meet his team.
22
Ask boldness
and protection
for Christian Outreach
Fellowship church planters;
for an end to the practice
of falsely accusing women
of witchcraft—for God to
bring accused witches and
families to Christ; resources for the mission center.
23 Pray for Leroy as
he conducts Bible
studies in the local prison.
Praise for L, a prisoner
and now a new Christian;
pray as Leroy disciples
him. Remember Debbie
as she teaches English and
disciples women. Praise for a new station wagon.
24
Pray for Havilah,
Brian, Gloria and
Caleb, new students/interns
who are committed to
spending 9 mos. immersed
in La Industria. Pray as
Jeff & Carolyn Anderson
Andersons make contacts in
high schools, encouraging,
teaching and ministering to Spanish youth.
25 Now serving in a
new area, they ask
us to pray as they build trust
and live lives that lead to
opportunities to get people
into God’s Word. Pray He
will lead them to those
who welcome not only their
friendship but also their message.
Matt
Closed Country, Asia
Emmanuel & Mercy Dabson
Partners International, Ghana
Leroy & Debbie
Closed Country, Europe
New Life, Spain
Alan & Helena, One Son
Asia
26 Praise for an
First Federated
Daily Family
invitation to set up a
campus ministry at Houston Missionary
Baptist University (40% of
students are not Christians).
Family
1. Amsden, Pat Camp Appanoose, Iowa
Pray for more staff to join Kurt & Kathy Ritz 2. Anderson, Jeff & Carolyn
Prayer Guide
them so they can continue to Campus Crusade, Texas New Life, Spain
launch into new frontiers at 3. Appleby, Dan & Jodi MAF/Moody, WA
Rice U, HBU and beyond. 4. Armijo, Alejandro & Robyn
ABWE, Chile
5. Becknell, Dr. Bill Agape, Russia
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6. Bridgman, Paul & Violette
Pray for their TEAM, Japan
physical and 7. Cabeen, Don & Paula TEAM, Spain
spiritual health--there 8. Dabson, Emmanuel & Mercy
december 2009
are many cases of H1N1 PI, Ghana
9. Decker, Sarah InterVarsity, France
there. Ask for some fellow
10. Finke, Jim & Ruth GEM, Greece
professors to participate in Jeff & Melissa 11. Flaming, Vic and Gwen, ITP, Nebraska
Bible studies; for students Closed Country, Asia
12 Gallego, Pablo & Rosa PIE, Spain
who have false ideas about 13. Ginder, Glenn & Carol Frontiers, Iowa
God (that He should give them whatever they want.) 14. Goossen, Harold & Priscilla GMSA, Argentina
15. Hanna, Beth CAM International, Mexico
16. Hocking, Peter & Marta Segadores, Peru
28 Pray for spiritual
protection for
volunteers as they serve at
17.
18.
19.
Hunt, Bill & Jenni CCC, Arkansas
Ibbotson, Rita TEAM, Zimbabwe
Lamb, Beth Child Evangelism Fellowship, Iowa
the jail; the safe return of 20. Malik, Tony & Tsering GOM, India
some deputies and detention 21. McCalley, Mike & Brenda CCC, Washington
officers serving in Iraq; 22. Mayse, Matt & Rachelle Youth for Christ, Iowa
Jerry & Patty Van Cleave
God’s protection of our Polk County Jail Ministry, Iowa 23. McCracken, Peggy CCC, Washington, D.C.
24. Meyer, Wayne & Miyako Navigators, Japan
public servants with the
25. Mok, Mony & Kunnery Partners Int’l., Cambodia
tremendous stress they find themselves under.
26. Pascual, Santiago & Yolanda Segadores, Peru
27. Ritz, Kurt & Kathy CCC, Texas
Daily Family Prayer Guide is published
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Praise for safety 28. Rogers, Dan & Sylvia MAF, Ecuador
from fires in their 29. Schwarze, Steve & Rhonda FEBC, Iowa monthly by First Federated Church to help YOU pray
area; for a new national
30. Sonius, Lee & Michelle HCJB Global, Ghana more effectively for our missionaries and their needs.
31. Stark, Terry & Mary Avant Ministries, Iowa Jean Crabbs, with the help of a group of volunteers,
pastor for the local Nikaia 32. Steele, Arden & Helen SIM Int’l., Bolivia
church. Remember Ruth as reads through piles of mail and writes current and
33. Steele, Jonathan & Monica Frontiers, Bolivia
she teaches/facilitates the urgent prayer requests from those we support. Put this
Jim & Ruth Finke 34. Van Cleave, Jerry & Patty PCJM, Iowa
English language women’s Greater Europe Mission, Greece Daily Family Prayer Guide into your Bible and include in
35. Zellmer, Keith & Pam SEND Int’l., Kosova
Bible class; for residence 36. Zumack, Leroy & Debbie GEM, France your daily prayer time.
permits to be issued without problems.
Closed Access Countries
1. Katy, Asia 10. Alan & Helena, Asia First Federated Church
Lifelong Missionary Servants
2. Steve & Pat, Asia 11. Tim & Iris, Asia 4801 Franklin Avenue | Des Moines, IA 50310
1. Condit, Elroy & Gordia Wycliffe Bible Translators, Florida/Wisconsin 3. Mike & Sue, Africa 12. Dave & Pam, Asia FirstFederated.org | Missions@FirstFederated.org
2. Congdon, Audrey TEAM, Illinois 4. Michael & April, Asia 13. Grace, Asia
3. Davis, Ross & Colleen International Church Ministries, Arizona 5. Jeff & Melissa, Asia 14. Nathan & Kathy, Asia
6. Boaz & Ruth, Europe 15. Matt, Asia
4. Griffiths, Dick & Char TEAM, Wisconsin
7. David & Vreni, Europe 16. Vaughn & Jennifer, Asia
5. Hesse, Don & Lois Jean Wycliffe Bible Translators, Texas
6. Taber, Bob & Lois OMS International, Iowa 8. Tim & Martha, Asia 17. Leroy & Debbie, Europe
9. Ron & Erin, Asia
7. Vetter, Lenita Flagstaff Mission to the Navajos, Arizona
9. Weller, Elaine CEF, Missouri
8. Woods, Bill & Donna Campus Crusade for Christ, Colorado