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South America
Venezuela
May 1-4 a seminar for emerging leaders is being held. Please pray for God’s anointing to be upon each teacher and student and that through this time strong Christian leaders would be raised up.
Pray for: Jack and Anna Hayford, president
Caribbean
Barbados
Presently there are no Foursquare churches on this Caribbean island. Last year a Foursquare brother from Nigeria moved there, and recently a Foursquare sister from Brazil moved there as well. Both desire to see a Foursquare church started. Believe with us for a divine strategy to plant a church in this nation. Ask the Lord of the harvest to send forth laborers into this ripening field.
Pray for: Jonathan Hall, vice president of global operations (Beth)
South Pacific
Fiji Islands
Please pray for John Dinesh, Joe Tamani and the leadership team of Foursquare Fiji. This month a number of teams will be evangelizing in the smaller villages. Please pray for God's favor, open doors and miracles in these new areas of outreach. Pray for the financial needs for many of these young leaders, enabling them to spend more time in the field with the many opportunities that are currently before them.
Pray for: John Watson, FMI Los Angeles (Bonnie); George Cline, U.S. missions coordinator (Nancy); Kurt Fuller, operations coordinator (Robin); Tom Hinton, global response coordinator (Nancy); Johnell Loop, education and training coordinator (Gary)
Southeast Asia
Thailand
Please pray that God will send more workers to partner with Foursquare Thailand as they focus on the Akha Communist Area in the heart of the Golden Triangle. There is a need for 10 or 12 more laborers to successfully evangelize this area.
Pray for: Steve & Andrea Falkiner and Ron & Debra Brown (New Zealand)
Short-Term Missionaries
Lift up short-term missionaries serving in Europe and Asia and ask God to guide their ministry: Tylene Johnson and Gretchen Pikop (Norway); Emily Plater (Cambodia); Gary & Paula Hays, Carol van Dahlen (Thailand); Brenna Stewart (Scotland); Victor & Lori Obregon (Papua New Guinea)
South America
Colombia
On May 5, 800 pastors began a six-day pastoral summit of prayers in Bucaramanga. Regional Representative Serafin Contreras is speaking at this important event. Please pray that the Colombian leadership will receive a special spiritual renewal during this time.
Pray for: George & Joyce Butron (Asia); Humberto & Teri Paz (Africa); Daniel & Martine Lucero (Francophone Africa); Jeff & Debbie Roper (Europe); Serafin & Alva Contreras (South America)
Southern Africa
A team is in the country of Lesotho planting the first Foursquare church there. Pray for a great outpouring of God's grace and that many souls will come to Jesus and be discipled in the new church. Pray for leaders to be quickly identified and trained to plant churches in this country.
Pray for: Glen & Rosemary Mickel (Southern Africa); John & Dianne Shober, Joe & Juli Allen and Chris & Martine Harris, David Stine (South Africa)
North Asia
Taiwan
Please pray for favor with the government and wisdom for the Taiwanese leadership and legal advisors as they approach completion of their non-profit corporation to cover the Foursquare churches in Taiwan.
Pray for: Corey & Lisa (North Asia); Steve & Beth Lavooi (Taiwan); Jeff & Naoko MacKay, Steve Niksarian (Japan)
Worldwide
Missionary Kids
Children of our missionaries often face the enemy’s attacks. Please pray for those living in Europe and Asia: Christopher Barone; Natalie, Daniel and Joshua Weed; Ida and Max Hartel; Garrett and Gregory Butron; Kailie and Malia G.; Matthew and Christopher Hilderbrand; Rachel, Sarah and Joseph MacKay; Jeremiah Stott; Luke and Matthias Williams; Cameron, Carina and Cassidy Forras; Jesse and Annika Kopp; Kayla W.; Martha, Samuel, Daniel and Katie D.; Grace and Shelby Toft; Alex Obregon; Mason and Ezra Greer.
North America
Mexico City
Please pray for more laborers to be called to serve in this mega city. Foursquare Missions and Foursquare Mexico have a unique invitation to be very involved in the nation. Pray for wisdom and favor to continue along with an outpouring of the Holy Spirit on this very “spiritual” city.
Pray for: Ted & Dawn Vail (North America); Daniel & Lauren Fontaine (Canada)
Europe
Albania
Please pray for the Roma (Gypsy) children's project. Sponsors are needed for the Gypsy orphan children in the school program led by the church in Kosovo and Albania. Pray that sponsors for these 25 children will be indentified quickly.
Pray for: Chris & Laura Dakas and Sean Mason (Albania); Denise Johnson (Poland); Ken & Linda Stapleton (Czech Republic); James & Nikki Scott (Bulgaria)
Caribbean
Martinique
Lift up Fabrice and Clara Dunon as they lead the Foursquare work on this island. Pray especially for Clara’s health as she has been facing some physical issues the last few months. Believe for a new location for their growing congregation, and that God will raise up leaders to assist in the work.
Pray for: Charlie & Darla Finocchiaro, Daisy Mena, Gerald & Betty Poppe, Rich & Kirsten Root (Dominican Republic)
South Pacific
Please pray for the leaders and members of the Vanuatu Foursquare Church. Pray for new pastors to plant churches through the many new outreaches throughout the islands. Pray for Barnabas Tausi as he leads Foursquare Vanuatu into the future. Also, please pray for the financial needs for building a national Foursquare headquarters office and for the upcoming move of their Bible college.
Pray for: Jerry & Julie Stott (South Pacific); Paul & Carina Greer (Papua New Guinea)
Worldwide
WorldBase
Pray for the WorldBase centers in Thailand, Scandinavia, Mediterranean, Brazil, Paraguay and the United States as they evangelize and plant churches among urban populations, train believers for ministry and become gathering and sending centers to bless nations. Ask God to raise up a new generation of workers and to reveal new ways of affecting nations.
Pray for: John Henry & Lisbeth Nosen and Adam & Sarah Hartel (WorldBase Scandinavia)
Southeast Asia
Pray for Pastor Val Chaves and the leaders of over 1,600 Foursquare churches in the Philippines. Pray for the Holy Spirit fires that started the church here to be rekindled where needed and for a new generation of leaders to be raised up and released in the cities, towns and villages of this nation.
Pray for: Ted & Sou Olbrich (Cambodia); Cesar & Anna Crisostomo (Guam); Pete & Tina Forras (Philippines)
Southern Africa
A team of two couples are currently in Mauritius to train our new pastor and his wife as they work among the targeted unreached people group in the nation. Ask the Lord to soften hearts to hear the gospel and see the miracle-working power of God in their midst.
Pray for: Annette (North Africa); Mark Warkentin (Sudan); Garry & Brenda Kean (Kenya)
Back to TopNorth Asia
Please remember our Korean brothers and sisters as they endeavor to implement their strategy to reach the unreached peoples of Asia with the gospel. Pray that their WorldBase Center, seminary (ALU), church planting and outreaches both among the large foreign worker population in South Korea as well as discipleship and church planting efforts outside of South Korea will effectively minister to the community.
Pray for: Jim & Kathy Shiflett (Hong Kong); Renee Williams, Michael & Michiyo Williams and Cary & Chisako Oshiro (Japan)
North Asia
Please remember our Korean brothers and sisters as they endeavor to implement their strategy to reach the unreached peoples of Asia with the gospel. Pray that their WorldBase Center, seminary (ALU), church planting and outreaches both among the large foreign worker population in South Korea as well as discipleship and church planting efforts outside of South Korea will effectively minister to the community.
Pray for: Jim & Kathy Shiflett (Hong Kong); Renee Williams, Michael & Michiyo Williams and Cary & Chisako Oshiro (Japan)
Back to TopMiddle East
A fire broke out at our ministry center to Sudanese refugees living in Israel, resulting in extensive damage. Please pray that God will provide all the resources, wisdom and guidance needed to recover from the fire and continue this vital ministry.
Pray for: Meri Fenske (Ecuador); Paul & Ulrike Otremba (Colombia); Lois Broughton (Brazil)
Europe
This month Foursquare Switzerland is holding men’s retreats and events for fathers and their children. Please pray for encouragement and refreshment during the events.
Pray for: Francois & Nathalie Gendron (France); Stan & Molly, Sandra, Lindsey (Spain); Mike & Karen McDonald (Russia); Beth Delaney (Ireland)
Worldwide
Missionary Kids
The children of our missionaries are often targets of the enemy’s attacks. Please pray for those living in Africa and the Americas by name: Jessica, Maria and Jason Brubeck; Aaron and Sarah Shober; Joshua Whiston; Josue Pena; Luke, Mark, Sarah, Hannah and Matthew Mazariegos; Caleb, Alicia, Josiah and Kristor Heatherly; Gino and Katie Sanchez; Meagan Fontaine; Faith, Josiah and Esther Root; Kaitlyn, Lilian, Caeli and Audrey Kean; Shauna, Isata, Carlin, Steven and Sia Sibley; Caleb and Eliana Allen.
Southeast Asia
Myanmar (Burma)
Pray for God's purposes for this nation and people to be fulfilled, for the works of darkness to be exposed and overthrown and for divine favor and blessing to be poured out on the churches and believers there. Ask the Lord of the harvest for workers and great success in these days.
Pray for: Michael & Geri Carey, Jeff & Socorro Whiston, John & Robin Mazariegos (Mexico)
Southern Africa
South Africa
Pray for the new work starting in this country and for reconciliation and restoration of the things the enemy has tried to destroy. Pray that the Lord will restore what the worm has eaten and that God will receive glory and honor as the church comes together in unity of purpose and peace.
Pray for: Jason & Rebecca Sibley (Zambia); Roger & Carol Brubeck (Rwanda)
North Asia
Please pray for the churches in China as they face increased pressure from their own people groups as well as the government as the Olympics approach. Pray for wisdom and faith for those who are preparing to use these opportunities to share the gospel, and pray for favor and protection for the local leaders and members of unofficial churches.
Pray for: Wayne & Sarah (South Asia); John & Suzi Alummuttil (India)
Short-Term Missionaries
Speak blessing over our short-term missionaries serving in the Americas and Africa. Ask God to supply their needs while serving on the field: Carolina Shaver (Brazil); Josiah & Cynthia Hubbard, Wyce Ghiacy (Costa Rica); Bill & Ginger Hoeben and Dave Flareau (Mexico); Shirley Cunningham, Tyler & Lizzy Jorgensen (Botswana); Rebecca Contreras (Panama)
Caribbean
Trinidad-Tobago
The island of Trinidad has one of the highest percentages of crime in the region. We are working with contacts to start a church on this island. The Foursquare Church of Venezuela is also interested in beginning a school of missions here to train those interested in reaching out to the Muslim community. Pray that everyone involved will come together in unity to establish a mission’s force to reach this needy island.
Pray for: Bob Hunt, Foursquare Missions Press Director (Heidi); Fred & Carol Dawson, Ken & Bobbi Wold (FMI Representatives)
Europe
May 26 through June 15 we have a team coming to WorldBase Mediterranean from Life Pacific College led by Professor Karen Tremper for a Field Ministry school including a week in North Africa.
Pray for: Bill & Debbie Boling, Nathan & Kathy Heatherly and Rhonda Wilkinson (Costa Rica)
Worldwide
Foursquare missionaries have traveled to Houston to attend the U.S. national convention. Please pray for a great time of refreshing and renewed vision for all who attend.
Pray for: Argimiro & Bonita Sanchez (Panama); Aaron & Francis Hunter (Honduras); Pablo & Alma Pena (El Salvador); Ami Spencer (Guatemala)
Europe
Albania
A special outreach for women of the Stephen Center neighborhood is planned for this month. Ask the Lord to prepare the hearts of the women who are invited to this spring banquet. Pray also for God’s wisdom, strength and good health for Chris and Laura Dakas and all of the Albanian pastors and leaders.
Pray for: Al & Beth Barone (Italy); Brett & Tammy Toft (Norway); David & Susan Ballantyne (Hungary)
Middle East
Pray for our national leader from the United Arab Emirates as he holds evangelistic campaigns in his native Pakistan this month. Pray that many would come to the Lord and become strong disciples of Christ.
Pray for: Scott & Jennifer (Middle East); Charles & Elizabeth Kopp (Israel); John & Ruth Weed (Kazakhstan)
Southeast Asia
The young generation is rising as a force in Asia. University ministries in Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam are bearing fruit. Cry out to God on behalf of college age and young professional believers that they may fulfill God's purpose in their generation and bring kingdom impact on campuses and in the marketplace. Ask God to fill them with passion, boldness, creativity and the power of the Spirit.
Pray for: John & Dorene Amstutz (FMI Consultant); Daniel & Pam Brown (Europe & Asia)
Back to TopEast Africa
Beto and Teri Paz, regional representatives to Africa, recently relocated to Kenya. Please pray for a quick process of acculturation and an ease in building relationships with the leadership throughout the continent.
Pray for: Dave & Nancy Stone and Jacque Antoine (Caribbean)
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