Global praise reports and prayer requests: December 4, 2015
Recent praise reports and prayer requests from NCN News, Nazarene Missions International, and JESUS Film Harvest Partners include:
PRAISES
2015 donation totals
In the past year, Nazarene churches distributed 47,430 Crisis Care Kits in emergency situations in countries around the world. Local churches also distributed 15,000 School Pal-Paks to children in need in various countries.
JESUS Film - Mozambique
"I was a thief," testified Emiralda from Mozambique. "I would steal from people and sell their goods on the black market. When I saw the JESUS film, I realized I was living my life wrong. This film was what God provided for a change in my life. Jesus is my Savior."
JESUS Film - Nepal
"I was sick and went to the church to ask for prayer," shared a mother in Nepal. "They were watching a film when I arrived, so I waited. As I waited, I saw Jesus healing many people brought to Him. I knew then He could heal me. When the team prayed for me, I felt myself get well!"
JESUS Film - Zambia
"The headmaster, Mr. Masukume, asked for the microphone," shared a Zambian JESUS Film team leader. "In front of the whole village, he confessed his sins and asked to be forgiven because he had found new life in Christ. He now begins every morning at school with prayer."
PRAYER REQUESTS
PNG budget cuts
Recently announced national budget cuts in Papua New Guinea for 2016 are severe. According to available information, there could be a reduction of 40 percent in the funding assistance normally provided to Kudjip Nazarene Hospital, as well as significant cuts to Rural Health Services that operate facilities in remote areas. This affects all of the church-run health services. The hospital is also running out of supplies such as antibiotics, painkillers, gauze, and gloves. Click here to read more from Nazarene Health Ministries’ website.
HEALTH-RELATED REQUESTS
Accel and Raquel Ruiz
Please pray for Accel Ruiz and his wife, Raquel. Accel is battling cancer and Raquel is suffering from serious heart issues. Accel is a former professor of the Nazarene seminary in Mexico (Seminario Nazareno Mexicano) and has pastored churches in Mexico and the U.S.
BEREAVEMENT
Mango Tree Centre mother
Fipe, a mother of four, passed away this week following heart surgery. She was 25. One of her children has cerebral palsy and attends the Nazarene Mango Tree Respite Centre in Fiji. For more information, click here.
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For more global concerns and continued requests, see the NMI Prayer Mobilization Line by clicking here or JESUS Film Harvest Partners by clicking here. To share additional praises or prayer requests, please use the comment section below or see the Prayer Mobilization Line's Facebook page.