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September 2006
Dear Prayer Partners,
How quickly the months pass and with all
the activity that represents, we know how much we need to pray and also
know that others are praying for us. God's timing is perfect and we
have seen him supplying our needs and transforming situations time and
time again. We appreciate your interest and prayers and would ask you
especially to hold Samuel Gonzalez in your thoughts and prayers. Earlier
this month there seemed no hope at all and the doctors were preparing
the family to say good bye. The 5th dose of drugs was not having any
effect, but suddenly there was a dramatic improvement and Samuel is now
home again and we hope that it may be possible for him to complete the
course. Only God knows his purposes for Samuel so we continue to pray
for God's will to be done in his life and that ( as one elderly
optomotrist prayed ) "the beams of His light, that are more powerful
than any injection, may burn out and heal whatever needs to be removed
in his body". It's a stressful time for Sara and the family. Please
remember them also.With our love and greetings, John and Judie.
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Iglesia Anglicana Paraguaya September 2006
1 Thess. 5:16
“ Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this
is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
1
This weekend Cesár Guzmán, Director of the Bible Seminary
in Santiago, Chile is leading another Bible Overview course here in
Asuncion with older young people & university students from different
congregations. Pray for good attendance & a deeper understanding of the
centrality of Jesus’ life & death in God’s eternal purposes for the world.
2
Give thanks that despite the cancellation of the second group of
volunteers work has continued in the Chaco, Concepcion & Asuncion. Pray
for the ongoing work in the retreat centre in Emboscada, for Adelio &
Isabel living there & for pastors Cefe & Luis & plans for
evangelistic outreach in the area. Give thanks also that St. Andrew’s School
students were able to visit Concepcion to paint a mural in the children’s
ward in the local hospital & build a simple house for a needy person.
3
Give thanks for all who prepared & took part in the 24/7
prayer week in San Andres Church last month. Pray that as the time is
extended we may continue to focus in prayer, deepening our relationship with God
& interceding for both personal, family, church & community needs. For Patrick,
Rosie, Raquel, Norman, Donald, Karenina & other leaders in the San Andres
evening congregation.
4
Pray for Cesar Guzman as he leads studies today & tomorrow
in the book of Revelation, with pastors & lay leaders. For the leadership
of the urban churches as we meet regularly together in CALEB & Paso a Paso.
For God’s blessing & protection on family life.
5
Pray for God’s sovereign power over all the arrangements this
week for the Centenary celebrations in Makxawaya on Sunday 10th.
Give thanks for the Christian witness there & for the new communities formed in
other areas of the Chaco from that original beginning. Pray for the
indigenous pastors, deacons & pastoral assistants & their families.
6
Pray for safety in travel for Rev. Tom Curtis representing
SAMS in Makxawaya, for Bishop Abelino Apeleo from Chile &
for visitors from Northern Argentina. Give thanks for our
interdependence in Christ.
7
Give thanks for Phil Grainger’s hard work with Project
Paraguay. Pray for God’s protection on him as he leaves tomorrow for the
UK & for the follow up to this year’s projects. For wisdom as he meets with
others to form a national committee for Project Paraguay.
8
Pray for Chris Hawksbee’s advisory ministry in the
indigenous communities. For the brick making initiative in La Patria,
that despite setbacks, this may provide work & income in that area. Pray for
Alison in Asuncion & for Hannah as she commences university in the
USA.
9
Give thanks for God’s great blessings during the EMA
weekend last month & pray for each couple & the follow up meetings. Pray that
couples without a church allegiance, will begin to share in a local
congregation. For pastor Tony, Chris & the leadership team.
10
As the Centenary service takes place in Makxawaya
this morning, pray for the congregations in the many different Chaco
communities. For steadfastness in their faith & wisdom as they develop their
land. For an improvement in the level of education in existing schools &
provision of secondary & technical schools for the young people.
11
Pray for the staff at FEISA as they restructure their
curriculum to include Min. of Educ. requirements. Give thanks for the privilege
of being selected by the Ministry to pilot this new teacher training programme.
Pray too for acceptance of FEISA’s degree programme by the University
Council.
12
Pray for God’s hand on Patrick & Rosie & all the
preparations for the next EJE weekend (22nd-23rd). For youth ministry in
each congregation & for Babs Owen leading young people in Roque Alonso
church.
13
Give thanks for the Annexe School & for the difference it
makes in the lives of so many disadvantaged children & their families. Pray for
Victor Santa Cruz & his staff & for Sharon in her many out of
school activities.
14
Pray for the “Comedor” (soup kitchen) for over 50 children
in Zeballos Cue church. For the team involved & for sufficient resources
for food & equipment. For the monthly Mobile Play Scheme (Ludoteca)
organized by FEISA students & for the development of dental advice & care
in the area.
15
Give thanks for Beryl Baker’s successful eye surgery &
pray for strength, wisdom & safety in her medical ministry in the Chaco.
For the work of the health auxiliaries in the indigenous communities,
that they may persevere & not be distracted by political or NGO activities. Pray
for God’s protection & a deep work of his Holy Spirit in each one.
16
Pray for the staff & pupils of St. Andrew’s School & for
the post exam activities next week – Sports, Pets day, Youth Day celebrations
etc. For the real joy of the Lord to be evident in the life of the school. For
Gwen Carlisle, Mags Southern & the Senior Management Team.
17
Pray for Greg Venables & the Bishops of the Global
South as they meet this week in Kigale, Uganda to seek God’s guidance on
a way forward for the Anglican Communion. Pray for other crucial meetings
in the USA set up by Abp. Rowan Williams & for the two UK
bishops attending them.
18
Pray for Tim Curtis & the translation team – Juan,
Martin & Asuncion. For wisdom in the translation of figures of speech, such
as similes & metaphors, into the Enxet language- eg: emotion, desire,
feelings etc are centred in the stomach & not in the heart. For their families
living in Rio Verde & for God’s protection over the Anglican Centre
there.
19
Pray for the staff at Esperanza Foster Home & for the 6
little ones with their different needs. For Ruben & Alicia who crave
attention & security after repeated rejections. That Elena may be
authorized for adoption rather than passed on to another Home. Give thanks for
the Christian love & attention given to each child & pray for those who have
already been adopted into a new family.
20
Pray for the outreach in San Lorenzo from the Luque
congregation. For the ministry to children & young people & for God’s guidance
over the development of a suitable site for this work. For vision, strength &
perseverance for Teo & Lidia & the team. Pray too for refreshment for the
staff of St. Andrew’s School this week during the half term break.
21
Today is Youth Day in Paraguay, the first day of
Spring. Pray for the witness of Christian young people in the nation & for
increased opportunities for study & work. Give thanks that Rut Cabrera is
studying nursing in a Mennonite hospital in the Chaco & pray for her &
for her family in Nueva Mestre.
22
Pray for the start of the EJE weekend tonight – for the
leaders & the large team of young people organizing it. For each person taking
part. Pray too for God’s hand on the Fund raising talent event tomorrow
in Zeballos Cue to raise money for the “Comedor” & other
activities for disadvantaged children.
23
Give thanks for the students being helped in their studies
through the Discretionary Fund. Pray for them & for future work
possibilities. Pray too for God’s blessing on the Fund which provides
help for so many medical needs as well.
24
Pray for pastor Jorge & the congregation in Luque.
For the studies in the use of different gifts within the church & for the music
group as they meet to pray & practice each week. Pray too for the final part of
the EJE weekend & for a work of God’s Spirit in each family represented.
25
Give thanks for Bishop John’s visit last month to
Northern Argentina & pray for the strengthening of ties between the two
dioceses. For mutual support in the area of indigenous education & for wisdom
over arrangements for Bishop Andres to make an evangelistic visit to
Juarez. Pray for God to raise up the right person to be the diocesan bishop.
26
Pray for discernment over ongoing pastoral oversight in
Zeballos Cue alongside Bishop John & for wisdom, grace & peace for
Alberto & Ester Romero & the family as they continue a process of discipline
& restoration. Give thanks for the repairs & modifications that have been made
to their house & pray for the funds needed to complete them.
27
Pray for Ed Brice’s key ministry in biblical training both
in the Chaco & in Asuncion. For Mari as she supports the
indigenous Sunday school teachers, encourages the women in El Estribo to
make basic clothes & writes material for use with children. Pray for a way
forward in the Chaco to teach the women who have as yet not had the
opportunity to learn to read & write. For more workers & the funds to support
them.
28
Pray for pastor Tony & Chris & the Villa Guarani
congregation. Give thanks for greater commitment amongst church members & pray
for increased contact with couples who have experienced the EMA weekends.
For the growth of the ministry amongst children & young people & for the
building up of a leadership team.
29
Pray for a change of policy within the Ministry of Health
towards the Chaco region, that more health workers may receive a salary &
the support & oversight they need in their work. For medicines to be available
for those who need them & not be used for political campaigning. For the
provision of a hospital in the Chaco & for strength & resources for the
staff at the indigenous hospital in Limpio, near to
Asuncion.
30
Pray for effectiveness in the contacts being made by the St.
Andrew’s congregation to English speaking people recently arrived in
Asuncion. For grace & strength for Stephen & Eileen, Murray & Penny
as they lead the church alongside their many other commitments.
31
Pray for God to raise up more workers to consolidate & lead
forward the work in Concepcion. For strength for Bishop Andres &
Estela; pastor Guillermo & Rossi & Claire Holmes in their busy
& varied ministry. For the lay leaders especially for those in more isolated
congregations – San Juan, Yvapobo, Santa Elisa, Km 16, Nueva Mestre, Tacuati.
Pray too for God’s direction over future episcopal oversight & for wisdom &
clarity of vision for Bishop John & Judie over the next months.