Pray for Medical Care in South Asia

Pray for Medical Care in South Asia

We are continuing our 7 Days of Prayer for International Mission Board Missionaries.  Each day, we have received specific information about particular missionaries and the people they serve.  So far, we have prayed for Paul Yount and Willie Brown who serve in StoryOne Camps in Africa, Tim and Annie Tidenberg who serve in a pastoral care ministry in West Africa, Don and Pam Lynch who serve in a unique Coffee Bike ministry in Belgium, and Eric and Ramona Reese who serve as church planters in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and Jeri Whitfield who serves in Thailand.  Today, we are praying for Cordy and Eloise Lowe.  Cordy and Eloise share the gospel and provide medical care in a South Asian village where people are afraid to seek medical care due to a shortage of facilities and it's too dangerous for them to travel to clinics that are too far away.  

Lucky is a doctor friend who has helped the Lowes reach groups they would not otherwise have access.  Lucky, a local Christian, is working to open a small clinic in his community.  He will also serve 7 other villages nearby where there are no other known Christians.

Together, the Lowes and Lucky have hosted medical clinics.  The clinics provide opportunities for them to share the good news of Jesus with those who don't know Him.  Many of the people who seek medical care at the clinic have never even heard the name of Jesus.  The Lowes and Lucky are making a significant impact in the lives of the people they serve in South Asia.

How to Pray for Cordy and Eloise Lowe and Medical Care in South Asia

Here are four specific prayer requests we would like you to consider as you pray for Cordy and Eloise Lowe’s ministry:

1.  Pray for the physical and spiritual health of the South Asian villagers they are serving. 

2.  Pray for the success of Lucky’s clinic and for the safety of all those who seek medical care there.

3.  Pray for the safety and protection of Cordy and Eloise Lowe as they continue to travel to these remote villages and share the gospel with those who have never heard it before.

4.  Pray that the Lord will continue to provide opportunities for the Lowes and Lucky to share the gospel and that many hearts will be transformed as a result.

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Pray for IMB Missionary Jeri Whitfield

Pray for IMB Missionary Jeri Whitfield

Today, we are on day 5 of our 7 days of prayer for International Mission Board missionaries.  Previously, we prayed for Paul Yount and Willie Brown who serve in StoryOne Camps in Africa, Tim and Annie Tidenberg who serve in a pastoral care ministry in West Africa, Don and Pam Lynch who serve in a unique Coffee Bike ministry in Belgium, and Eric and Ramona Reese who serve as church planters in Sao Paulo, Brazil.  Today, we are asked to pray for Jeri Whitfield who serves in Thailand.  As a young 22 year old Journeyman, Jeri knew she wanted to focus on a longterm relationship with the people she would serve while providing access to the Gospel and changing the lives of people who need the Lord.

Jeri has served in missionary work for 40 years, returning to Thailand three times.  She recently visited a "spirit doctor" in Thailand who has heard the Gospel message, but has not entered into a personal relationship with Jesus.  Jeri is committed to reaching the "spirit doctor" and others like him so that they may know Jesus.  Sometimes she travels into remote areas.  

Ways to Pray for Jeri Whitfield

1.  Pray for Jeri’s health and safety as she continues to serve in Thailand and travel to remote areas for missionary work.

2.  Pray for Jeri’s efforts to connect with those in Thailand, that they would know Jesus through her words and deeds.

3.  Pray for the “spirit doctor” and the people like him whom Jeri has encountered over her time of service in Thailand, that they may come to know the love of Jesus Christ.

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Pray for a New Church Plant in Sao Paulo, Brazil

Pray for a New Church Plant in Sao Paulo, Brazil

If you are praying with me over International Mission Board missionaries this week, we are on day 4 of 7.  Previously we have prayed for Paul Yount and Willie Brown who serve in StoryOne camps in Africa, Tim and Annie Tidenberg who server in missions pastoral care in Africa, and for Don and Pam Lynch who operate a Coffee Bike ministry in Belgium.  Today we are asked to pray for Eric and Ramona Reese who are serving as church planters in Sao Paulo, Brazil.  

Eric and Ramona have served in Brazil for 22 years, sometimes in dangerous locations.  The following is an excerpt from an amazing story.  You can start reading it here.  Then, click through to read the rest.

The pastor of a congregation in the slum of Santa Lucas invited me to preach during a special event for his church. Several murders had recently occurred in the community, and the pastor wanted me to encourage his people to not be fearful. He told me the theme of the event: “Men of God who are not fearful.”

Based on the title, I wasn’t sure I was the best choice to speak, but I accepted his invitation anyway. A young seminary student named John accompanied me. His job while I preached was to pray, because I knew we were going into a dangerous community.

I preached on a familiar story—David and Goliath. I had three main points I wanted to make. The first was that men of God who stand for God are not afraid to fight for God. I explained the point. “If someone came to me to say that Jesus is not Lord, I would stand my ground and be willing to say that He is Lord. I would be willing to fight for what is true.”

As soon as I said that, gunshots erupted from out in the community. The only person who hit the deck was the guest-speaking American missionary invited to tell the locals that men of God are men of courage. John laughed out loud. I looked out from my prone position to see smiles across the congregation. I stood up, apologized, and resumed preaching.

My second point was that David carried with him memories of being willing to fight for the right. King Saul told David he was too young to fight Goliath, yet David told Saul how when he was a young shepherd, he killed a lion and a bear that threatened his sheep.

As if on cue, shots rang out again. This time, though, they came from a machine gun. And this time, the bullets hit the church building. One bullet went through the top of a wall and hit a ceiling fan in the sanctuary. Again, I hit the deck. This time, I wasn’t alone… READ MORE . . .

Here are specific ways to pray for Erica and Ramona as they serve in a new church plant in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Specific Ways to Pray for a New Church Plant in Sao Paulo, Brazil

1. Today let’s pray for the protection and the power of the Reeses’ ministry in Brazil!

2.  Ask God to bless a sports ministry the Reeses are working with in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

3.  Pray for many partnerships forming with Brazilian Baptists.

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