“Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”  Hebrews 4:16 (NIV)

The following are praise reports and prayer requests from Nazarene Missions International for March 9, 2010:

PRAISES:

Angelito Agbuya
We praise God that Angelito Agbuya, superintendent of the Philippines Metro Luzon District, continues to regain strength following cancer surgery in January. The doctors have indicated that no radiation or chemotherapy will be needed. Dr. Agbuya writes: “Please extend my thanks to all who have been part of the healing process through their prayers.” Another surgery is scheduled for May. Pray that he will soon be back to full health.

JESUS Film Harvest Partners Praises
·      Praise God for the safe return of the individuals delivering an ARK to Bangladesh.
·      Praise the Lord for providing safe travel from Bolivia for the group from Moravia, Iowa.

PRAY FOR:

Church Fire
The Beacon Hill Church of the Nazarene on the Bahamas’ district experienced a fire on March 4. The entire top floor of the two-story structure was burned. All furniture and equipment in the church were destroyed. Pray for the members of the church as they rebuild. To send a note of support, write communications@caribnaz.org.
 
Missionary Prayer Focus
The following are requests received from missionaries who are part of the March Prayer Focus:
 
Belinda Allder, serving in Australia:
Pray for continued healing from cancer. Pray that the chemo treatments will go well and that her body continues to react positively. There are more surgeries to come. Pray for complete healing. She would like to return to Thailand for the Third Wave Conference.
 
Brian Helstrom, serving at JESUS Film Harvest Partners:
Pray for his daughter, Tori, who continues to struggle with Lyme’s Disease.

Phil and Denise Anderson, serving in South Africa:
·       Continue to pray for Phil as he battles pneumonia. He and his family are in the U.S.A. on home assignment and the illness isn’t going away even with treatment. Pray for healing.
·       Pray also that the Holy Spirit will speak to those with whom the Andersons share during deputation.
·       Pray for traveling mercies.
 
Please pray for the ministry and safety of general superintendents traveling this month:

            Dr. Jerry Porter
            Dr. Jesse Middendorf
            Dr. J.K. Warrick
            Dr. Eugenio Duarte
            Dr. David Graves
            Dr. Stan Toler

HEALTH-RELATED REQUESTS
 
Virginia “Florence” Stimer
Please continue to pray for Florence Stimer. She has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Pray for healing and for Florence and the doctors as they determine a course of treatment. She is a retired missionary who served in Papua New Guinea.
 
BEREAVEMENT
 
Family of Larry Wright
Larry Wright passed away on March 5 after suffering a heart attack. He was a former missionary to Zimbabwe and pastor in Johannesburg, South Africa. Pray for his family.
 
CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR:

GLOBAL MINISTRY REQUESTS
 
Chile Earthquake
Please continue to pray for the people affected by the earthquake in Chile. The South America Region offers these specific requests:
·       Pray that the borders will be opened for humanitarian aid and that the aid can be delivered to people in need.
·       Pray for the necessary financial support to be received.
·       Pray for the health of thousands of Chileans who are exposed to the elements.
For more information and ways you can help, visit http://www.ncnnews.com/nphweb/html/ncn/article.jsp?sid=10000023&id=10008993

Nazarene World Week of Prayer
The annual Nazarene World Week of Prayer (NWWP) was observed last week, Sunday, February 28, through Saturday, March 6. During NWWP, Nazarenes are asked to dedicate themselves to interceding for our church and our world. Following are requests for each world region. Additional requests are available on the NMI Web site http://www.nazarenemissions.org/10057/story.aspx <http://www.nazarenemissions.org/10057/story.aspx> .
 
Africa Region – Pray for the ministerial education institutions as they intensify the multiplication of programs to train pastors and leaders for the fast-growing church in Africa.
 
Asia-Pacific Region – Pray for the development of new literature committees, writers, translators, and editors for the many literature projects on the Asia-Pacific Region.
 
Caribbean Region – Pray for Nazarenes in Haiti who are attempting to reach the masses of displaced people as a result of the January earthquake. The people have been traumatized from the loss of family members and their dwellings. Therefore, our Haitian pastors and leaders need guidance and wisdom as they work with the displaced people.

Eurasia Region – Pray for the new English Café outreach ministry of Moscow First Church. Pray also for the mission work of a small group that is meeting in the city of Belgorad, Russia.
 
Mexico/Central America Region – Pray that local churches and leaders in the MAC Region grasp God’s vision and the urgency of training, supporting, and sending missionaries to make Christlike disciples in the nations.
 
South America Region – Praise the Lord for the revival that has begun on the Southern Cone Field, and pray that it continues and grows. The Southern Cone Field is comprised of Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay.
 
USA/Canada Region – Pray for the region’s 11 Nazarene universities, colleges, and seminary, as they prepare young men and women to impact our world for Jesus Christ.
 
Teachers for Asia
Please pray for the current recruitment underway at our Nazarene universities in the U.S.A. for Nazarene teachers for Asia - https://www.asiaserve.org/go/ <https://www.asiaserve.org/go/> . Bill Patch, who served for 26 years as president of Korea Nazarene University, is visiting campuses during the months of March and April to talk with interested students.
 
February Prayer Focus
Following are requests received from a family who were part of the February Prayer Focus. Please pray for:
 
BEREAVEMENT

Family of Lucy Elizabeth Browning
Lucy Elizabeth Browning passed away on March 2 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina (U.S.A.). She was a retired missionary who served in the Caribbean and Asia-Pacific regions for 38 years along with her husband, the late David Browning. A funeral service was scheduled for March 6. Pray for the family during this time.
 
Family of Matje Kanis-van de Werfhorst
Matje Kanis-van de Werfhorst passed away on March 1 in the Netherlands. She was 104 years old at the time of her death. Pray for the family. Services were held March 6 in the Netherlands. Matje was the mother of retired missionary Jaap Kanis. Jaap and his wife, Ina, served as missionaries in Mozambique, Botswana, and South Africa.
 
Thanks for praying!