July 2008 - Posts

• Eric & Rikki DeGrove

  New Appointees Anticipate Serving in Singapore Eric and Rikki DeGrove, along with their son, Charles, anticipate ministering in Asia, with Singapore as their base. Eric will assist fellow missionaries by providing vital research about the areas they minister in. This research will inevitably help the WorldVenture Asia Leadership Team identify new countries and regions for future missionary activity. Rikki is also excited about the opportunities to use her gifts and abilities in Asia. Please pray that God would lead families and churches to partner with the DeGroves through prayer and monthly financial giving. Please pray that God would prepare their family to live and work in a foreign country. Posted Jul 13 2008, 03:54 AM by WorldVenture Prayer Connection

• Gary & Karen Shogren

  New Appointees to Costa Rica Gary and Karen Shogren anticipate joining the WorldVenture team as they continue serving in Costa Rica. Since 1998, the Shogrens have ministered in San José, the capital of Costa Rica. Gary has served as professor of New Testament and as Academic Dean at the Evangelical Seminary for Pastoral Studies (ESEPA). In 2005, Gary became President of the university. Karen will continue working with new missionary families, teaching them how to adjust with the challenges of moving away from loved ones and adapting to a new culture. Please pray for ESEPA and in the continual need of raising additional funds to be able to return to the field. Also pray for development of a ministry website for Karen. Posted Jul 11 2008, 05:13 AM by WorldVenture Prayer Connection

• Gene & Linda Fisher

  Grace International School Our year at Grace International School rushed by with incredible speed. We grew and developed many relationships centered around a boys varsity basketball team, which Gene had the privilege of coaching. We saw growth in Christian character as well as skills. Please continue to pray for the spiritual growth of these young men! Posted Jul 07 2008, 06:35 AM by WorldVenture Prayer Connection

• Sam & Connie Gill

  Dreams, Challenges and Blessings Since last year our church has added three new lay counselors, the restoration team has grown to over 20 adults and the men's ministry leader took ownership of the team. Praise God for the work He is doing, and continue to pray that God leads many pastors to make themselves available to encourage, walk alongside and pray for their fellow pastors as we labor to build and restore His Kingdom. Posted Jul 07 2008, 04:49 AM by WorldVenture Prayer Connection

• Skip & Ruth Sorensen

  Three Pastors Graduated from Jinja Seminary In June we celebrated the graduation of three pastors we work with from Jinja Seminary. Please continue to pray for these men—that they will be able and ready to serve where the Lord has gifted them. Posted Jul 07 2008, 04:43 AM by WorldVenture Prayer Connection

• Michael & Debbie Bannon

  ESL Training Classes Please pray for our ESL (English as a Second Language) classes that we would like to start this fall. Our purpose in teaching English is to build friendships, particularly among the men of the community where our church meets. Please be praying for a place to meet, where we can invite others and they will feel comfortable, and pray for the preparation of our lessons for each class. Posted Jul 07 2008, 04:38 AM by WorldVenture Prayer Connection

• Bear Yarbrough

  New Church Planter to Serve in Mali Bear Yarbrough anticipates serving as a church planter in Mali, Africa. He plans to work among the Senoufo, an unreached people group of 2.7 million. Bear’s ultimate goal is to plant a church of Christ-followers who are self-sufficient, self-governing and self-propagating. Please pray for God to quickly raise up a community of supporters to partner with Bear in reaching an unreached people group in Mali. Please pray that God would be softening the hearts of the Senoufo and preparing them to respond in faith to Christ. Posted Jul 07 2008, 04:10 AM by WorldVenture Prayer Connection

• Tim & Carol Wu

  New Appointees to Taiwan Tim and Carol Wu anticipate ministering in the areas of church development and leadership training in Taiwan. The Wus are excited about the opportunity to establish churches that create Christian disciples, develop local leadership, and build healthy churches. Please pray as they gather a support team for their ministry. Posted Jul 07 2008, 04:06 AM by WorldVenture Prayer Connection

• Dave & Amy Terpstra

  New Appointees to Serve in Mozambique Dave and Amy Terpstra are preparing to partner with the church in Mozambique to develop Christian leaders for today and the next generation.Dave plans to work with existing church leaders to build their present skill sets, introduce partnerships with Western resources, and help develop Mozambican Christian business people to financially sustain their local churches. Amy plans to be an advocate for children in the Mozambican church and government. Please pray that God would awaken a team of supporters who would be committed to the vision of seeing Mozambican pastors equipped and resourced to advance His Kingdom in Southern Africa. Posted Jul 07 2008, 04:03 AM by WorldVenture Prayer Connection

• Ted & Malia Winston

  Classmate Needs Prayer Some of you may remember us sharing with you about a classmate of our son Max, who cam for the very first time this winter to our ski camp. You may also remember that he got very sick right before and almost didn't come. This young boy had an incredible experience at camp and in the end did not want to go home. He lives with his mom who is an atheist and his dad who is a nominal Catholic. He is open to hearing about the Lord, so please pray that his heart will be touched by the love of God and this his life will be transformed. Posted Jul 07 2008, 03:50 AM by WorldVenture Prayer Connection

• Mark & Lisa Chesebro

  Wood Shop Success Mark has recently set up a wood shop, as he has been made aware of a need at some local orphanages. We hope to be able to donate beds and cribs to these establishments. By donating these items, along with things such as children's books and clothing, we hope to create goodwill and the opportunity for evangelism. As you can see, there is a lot of potential here. Please pray with us for this opportunity to share the gospel with others. Posted Jul 07 2008, 03:33 AM by WorldVenture Prayer Connection

• Chad & Julie Reeser

  New Missionaries to Spain Chad and Julie Reeser anticipate developing discipleship ministries in Madrid, Spain. Specifically, Chad plans to be a catalyst for effective discipleship in the local church by strengthening theological education in Spain. Julie plans to serve through hospitality, small groups and one-on-one discipleship. Pray that God gives wisdom to the WorldVenture Spain team as they welcome the Reesers to the field. Posted Jul 03 2008, 05:09 AM by WorldVenture Prayer Connection

• Katrina Custer

  Joining WorldVenture in Germany Katrina Custer is preparing to join the WorldVenture team in Kandern, Germany, to serve through missionary education at Black Forest Academy, a school for missionary kids. Having grown up in Austria, Katrina understands from personal experience the struggles and excitements missionary kids (MKs) go through. She hopes to make use of her gifts and passion for teaching and mentoring by being an available resource and encouragement to missionary kids. Please pray for stamina, health and travel mercies as she prepares to move to another country. Also pray for God’s timing—that she would be able to start at the beginning of a school year. Posted Jul 02 2008, 07:26 AM by WorldVenture Prayer Connection

• Mark & Maurene Olson

  Young Women Transformed by Christ Seeks to Work in Orphanage We have told many of you about a young women who when accepting Christ 10 years ago received much resistance from her parents. They were so against her attending church that one Sunday they can and physically removed her and forbid her from going again. Over time, her parents saw a gentle spirit by a life transformed by Christ. She has served several years now at a camp and children's home, and just recently shared with us that she felt God leading her to work at an orphanage. Please continue to pray for this young women as she faithfully serves God with her whole life! Posted Jul 01 2008, 04:19 AM by WorldVenture Prayer Connection