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How quickly the
months pass by - The November Prayer Calendar is at hand! We would also
ask you to focus prayer during the month on:
1) the national pastors and their families. Several of them have
stressful family situations and need God's loving strength and wisdom as
they work them through.
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2) pray for David Powell's
health. He is the Argentine historian who, together with Ed Brice, is
writing a history of the Anglican church in the Paraguayan Chaco. He
collapsed a couple of weeks back with a fissure in the aorta and lost a
lot of blood. Miraculously he was just two blocks away from the
hospital in Cordoba, Argentina as he had driven his wife there for her
own medical control, so was attended very quickly. He is still in
intensive care but is now able to breathe without a respirator. Pray
that there may be sufficient blood donors to enable the necessary
transfusions - the hospital is requesting 34 people!
May God's blessing be on your ministry for Him. With our love and
greetings,
John and Judie. |
PRAYER CALENDAR - Iglesia Anglicana Paraguaya - November 2005
1
Today
in Rio Verde, Chaco there are meetings of indigenous pastors & lay leaders
with Ed Brice & bishops John & Andres & also a workshop for the 3
translators, Martin, Asuncion & Juan. Pray for the Holy Spirit’s
guidance & for safety in travel. For God’s protection over each person in the
Rio Verde Anglican Centre. Pray for Tim in his consultancy work
with the Ministry of Education, encouraging indigenous teachers to write their
own material in Enxet.
2
Pray for
Mari Brice as she leads workshops Fri/Sat for indigenous Sunday School
teachers. For strength, safety, perseverance & creativity in this important
ministry. For the many children & young people in the Chaco communities.
Pray also for God’s hand on Mission Partner’s families in the UK,
several of whom are experiencing health problems at present.
3
Pray for
the Provincial meetings of the Southern Cone which start next
Monday in Salta. For openness to listen to God & each other over several
vital issues. For wisdom for each Diocesan & auxiliary bishop & members
of the Provincial Executive Committee For Presiding bishop Greg
Venables in his work both in the Province & in the wider Anglican Communion.
Give thanks for a better prognosis for Samuel Gonzalez’ health & pray for
him & his family.
4
Give
thanks for the cooked lunch now being provided for 125 children & 5 elderly
people in Quyquyho. Pray for María Luisa & the team working there
& for wisdom over the pastoral care & support for the little congregation
there. For strength for Osvaldo in his care of indigenous patients in
hospital in Asuncion. Pray too for the sad situation in the Diocese of
Recife, Brazil. For a just solution to the dispute & for strength & wisdom
for bishop Robinson Cavalcanti & the clergy involved.
5
Pray for
the many children’s groups which meet regularly on a Saturday in areas of
Asuncion, Roque Alonso, San Lorenzo & Concepcion. Give thanks & pray
for all the leaders who faithfully serve & for the children who mainly come from
non Christian homes. Pray too for rest & refreshment for Beryl Baker as
she has time with her family & friends in the UK.
6
Pray for
St. Andrews & the Annexe schools during this month of final exams.
For a peaceful atmosphere in which to concentrate & for the children to give of
their best. For strength for the staff as they invigilate & mark exams at this
hot, humid time of year. Give thanks that an attempt to break into the
Annexe School last month was not successful.
7
Give
thanks that the agreement with the Adoption Centre has been signed which
means Esperanza Foster Home is now able to function. There are now 5
babies there who were previously in overcrowded conditions in the Centre. Pray
for Juana & her team of helpers & for Murray & Penny as they
oversee this ministry. For Sra. Teresa, head of the Adoption Centre.
8
Pray for
Patrick & Rosie with the late evening Bible study group with university
students, all ex participants or leaders in EJE. Pray too for the
Saturday follow up meetings from past EJE weekends, that these young
people may allow Christ to make a difference to their lives & be an influence
for Him in their families & work or study situations.
9
Give
thanks for the high level of attendance & participation in the follow up
meetings after the last EMA weekend when 27 couples took part. Pray for
pastor Tony & Chris & the EMA leadership team as they encourage
couples in their marriages & in their spiritual growth.
10
Give
thanks for many encouraging testimonies in Roque Alonso after the “40
days” readings & video clips on “The purpose driven life”. Pray as they
continue the contacts made through home groups, & church members commit
themselves more fully in the life of the church. For pastors Cefe & Luis
& their families.
11
Pray for
Tim & the translation team as they leave for Lima, Peru tomorrow
to take part in a 2 week United Bible Societies’ workshop. Pray for their
health, especially for Asuncion, & for God’s peace in their hearts as
they travel & are away from their families.
12
Pray for
the Remembrance Day service tomorrow at St. Andrew’s & the
opportunity to share the gospel with those who do not regularly attend. Give
thanks for new people beginning to get involved in the church, after a big
exodus of families finishing their contracts in Asuncion this year. For
Stephen & Eileen in their leadership, together with Murray & Penny.
13
Pray for
growing commitment & unity in the Villa Guarani congregation & for the
Wednesday Bible study & prayer group. For wisdom for pastor Tony & Chris
as they prepare for Home Ministry leave in the UK & arrange pastoral
oversight for the church during their absence.
14
Give
thanks & pray for the Discipleship course 201 in Luque, part of their
“Purpose driven church” studies & for the growing commitment amongst church
members. Pray for pastor Jorge, Rebeca & their family & for Jorge’s
participation in the formation of the Association of Evangelical Churches
in Paraguay, representing the Anglican church.
15
Give
thanks for the growing contacts in Zeballos Cue with families affected by
the supermarket fire. Pray for Luis & Rossana who both suffered
considerably from burns in the tragedy. Luis is still due for further
plastic surgery on his face & needs regular physiotherapy. They have since
married & recognize God’s hand on their lives. Pray for their spiritual growth
& commitment.
16
Pray for
pastor Alberto & Ester in their ministry in Zeballos Cue. Give
thanks for the multi purpose room constructed by volunteers with Project
Paraguay & pray for its completion & use in the community. For sufficient
funds for a feeding programme for children & the provision of dental care. Pray
for the spiritual & practical balance always needed in holistic mission.
17
Pray for
the congregation in Rio Verde & for sufficient visits from church leaders
from different areas to teach & encourage them. For the group in Nueva
Mestre & for Martin Cabrera & his wife & family who have settled
there. For a breakthrough in relationships with those strongly opposed to an
evangelical faith & for his eldest daughter Rut studying in
Concepcion.
18
Pray for
God’s guidance over future episcopal leadership in the diocese. For God
to prepare us for the leaders’ retreat on 22-23 this month when we will
be praying & discussing together on this theme & also considering young people
who could do further theological studies.
19
Pray for
the team in Concepcion, giving thanks for the increased numbers of
children & young people attending the services & meetings. For more consistent
contacts in “El Puente” drop-in centre, which can be then followed
through by Christian young people & church leaders.
20
Pray for
the San Andres congregation in both morning & evening services & for the
ongoing discipleship course 201. For wisdom over the development of ministry to
families connected to the Annexe School & for Sharon in her
ministry to them & in the best use of her house for needy young people. For
pastor Agustin & Teresa & their family.
21
Give
thanks for the 15 students being helped to study through donations to the
discretionary fund & for their good results so far. Pray for Jorge
completing his physical education teaching course at the end of this year & pray
for a suitable job for him. For his wife Ana & son Alan.
22
Pray for
the key leader’s retreat today & tomorrow & for the end of term service
for the St. Andrew’s Kindergarten. Pray too for next year’s intake into
the School & for those families with economic difficulties. For Head
teacher Gwen Carlisle & her Senior Management Team.
23
Pray for
staff requirements & funding needs for FEISA next year. Give
thanks for this year’s excellent group of students who will be graduating next
month & pray that they may all find suitable jobs for the following year. For
Sra Estela, the Dean of the Faculty & her staff.
24
Pray for
the start of the Discipleship Course 201 in Remansito. Give thanks for
the growth of the congregation there & pray for the lay leaders alongside
pastors Cefe & Luis. For the children’s group on Saturdays & for the
provision of a room for the Sunday School. Also for the St. Andrew’s
Pre-School end of term service tonight.
25
Pray for
Andrew Lines, General Secretary of Crosslinks as he makes a brief personal
visit to Paraguay this weekend. Pray too for Molly Cooper on her
birthday as she visits friends & relatives in the USA before moving on to the
Rostrevor community in Ireland after 30 years ministry in Paraguay.
Give thanks for her loving support & commitment here.
26
Pray for
Ed & Mari Brice as they prepare for Home Ministry leave in the UK
& depart on 30th Nov. For safety in travel & good integration with
their wider family & link churches.
27
Pray for
the annexe churches around Concepcion & their lay leaders & for bishop
Andres & pastor Guillermo as they make regular visits. For wisdom
for Guillermo & Rossi as they begin to integrate fully into the church
leadership now that Guillermo’s studies are almost completed. Pray for
the 3 final exams to be taken next month. For grace & strength for Claire &
Alison in their ministries at this very hot time of year.
28
Pray for
wisdom & discernment in the final diocesan executive meeting of the year
tomorrow. Give thanks for God’s faithfulness to us as a diocese & pray that we
may be faithful in our service to Him.
29
Pray for
the continuing negotiations for land in San Lorenzo & Emboscada. Give
thanks for funds available for the purchase of these plots & pray for the
development of the ministry in San Lorenzo & the construction of
an Anglican Centre near to Asunción.
30
Pray for
the congregation in Formosa, N. Argentina & for the leaders in
Paraguay who make regular visits. Pray too for the bishop & executive
committee of the Diocese of N. Argentina as they work through particular
challenges & difficulties at this time. For God’s overruling.
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FEISA- Faculty of Initial Teacher
training * EJE – Youth Encounter * EMA – Marriage Encounter