This weekly prayer summary is a collection of recent prayer requests derived from prayer letters written by FBMI missionaries and/or missionaries supported by our church, First Baptist Church of Hammond, IN.
Psalm 102:1-2, “A Prayer of the afflicted, when he is overwhelmed, and poureth out his complaint before the LORD. Hear my prayer, O LORD, and let my cry come unto thee. Hide not thy face from me in the day when I am in trouble; incline thine ear unto me: in the day when I call answer me speedily.”
FBMI
Dr. Siemer
*Healing of fractured vertebra
John Cole and Jeremy Snipes
*Hosting July 25 – August 5 missions trip to Tanzania (Tanzanian Stadium Crusade July 29)
Ashcraft, Tommy and Brenda
Mexico
*Her recovery
Belisle, James and Linda
Missionary Evangelist, FBMI FSC
*His healing from cracked ribs
Coffey, Mark and Amy
South Africa (Furlough)
*Pastor Sipho as he prepares for the start of a new church
*Raise money for Camp Rhino
Missionary #6505
Team Eurasia
*Praise:
+Have residency permits through February 2018
*Visas to be cared for every five months
*Transition and adjustment to the field
*Language studies
*Open doors to make “friends”
*Opportunity for radio programming
Galyean, Eddie and Barb
Philippines
*Their building project
Goodpaster, Nathan and Audrey
Philippines (Medical Furlough)
*Jonathan’s healing from cancer
Hall, Curtis and Amber
BEST Ministries (Deputation and Raising Funds for BEST)
*Month-long Southwest/West Coast trip to present BEST Missions:
+Traveling mercies
+Additional support
+Raise money for Pastors’ Bible Project
Hamilton, Keith and Kelly
Ireland
*Raise support to 100% (currently at 95%)
*Co-laborers in Limerick
*Protection over the ministry
*Preparation for September–January furlough (video, display, etc.)
*Andrew and Jennifer Day as they care for the church while the Hamiltons are on furlough
Hoffman, Barry and MiSuk
Korea
*July 27-28 annual Youth Revival Conference
Johns, Larry and Carol
Abundant Pardon Prison Ministry
*His recovery from massive heart attack and bypass surgery
Kimmel, TJ and Christa
CORE Missions
*Her recovery from severe burns
*His health (blood clots)
Mercer, Scott and Kristy
Team Thailand
*Praise:
+Safe arrival of their son Max
Morris, Peter and Melody
Leaders of Team East Africa
*Need 10 more supporting churches
*Rent their home quickly and at a good price
*Money to purchase airline tickets
*Family’s health
*Preparation of their ministry video
*Protection
*National pastors
*Preparation for departure
Morrissey, Mike and Ruth
Philippines
*Their transition to the field
Murillo, Robert and Joy
Mexico
*Her healing of cancer
*Raise money for the children of the Annabel de Vallejo Home to go to summer camp
Owens, Nathan and Karie
South Africa Church Planting
*A place to baptize
*September visit of their sending pastor, Bob Gray II, and church group (charter service)
*Safety and protection from evil
Robideau, Rob and Grace
Nepal
*Praise:
+Found a new church building
*Their Feeding Ministry
*Healing from his rotator-cuff injury
Schoof, Gregg and Angela
Rwanda
*Raise $2,000+ of lost support for their Radio Ministry (had to cut half their staff and cut their budget)
Team Peru
*First church plant’s immediate need for new location
Tutton, Ed and Carolyn
Teaching All Nations
*Health of daughters Karen Mendez and Kim Whitehead (healing from cancer)
Williams, Justin and Holly
England
*July 26-30 Vacation Bible School
*July 29 Community BBQ
Wilson, Eddie and Misty
Christian Media International
*Raise $10,000 for team to produce TV programs in Romania (trip there on September 4)
Wyatt III, Jerry and Rachel
Tanzania
*Praise:
+New website
*July 29 Third Annual Stadium Crusade, hosted by First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana
Wyatt Jr, Jerry and Rachel
Tanzania
*Praise:
+Safe return
*To set up house and transition back to the field (unload luggage)
Wynne, Joe and Kella
Mexico
*Praise:
+Safe arrival of Baby Luke
Yetzer, Chris and Amy
Italy
*Laborers who are willing to work the field
*Health
*Money for healthcare needs
Zemeski, Bob and Kathi
Ireland
*Their health:
+Kathi – possible second surgery on her knee