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July 3, 2008 ANDAMAN ISLANDS—Brother T.K. greets all their friends, prayer partners, and supporters from the beautiful island of Andaman in the name of our Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. He and his family have dedicated their lives to serving the Lord in any situation, and they are not ashamed of the gospel of Christ. During the month of March they received the visit of Dr. Callahan, they had a sweet time of fellowship. More than 60 people attended the first meeting when Pastor Mike Mayer preached. Dr. Callahan gave the second message, the people were happy to hear their wonderful messages. A teenage girl and 6 others dedicated their lives to follow the Lord Jesus Christ. Dr. Callahan shared the gospel with a mother and daughter who were visiting Brother K.’s home. They were Hindus but received Christ and are not witnessing among their own people. Please pray for them. During the month of April, Brother T.K. distributed 300 Bible tracts and 7 New Testaments. He has made contact with 3 new families and, if the Lord opens a way, he will try to have a Bible study with them. Due to the heavy rains in May and June he did not have outreach, but the Lord opened a way for him to share the gospel with his neighbor. Please pray for all these people.
July 3, 2008 MYANMAR—Brother N.L.K. shares that their experience in Yangon was nothing compared to those in the Delta region where many lives and villages disappeared. On May 15th, he and a friend Rev. J.M. went by jeep to a township in the Delta region to help and encourage the survivors. They met Christians who survived, they were encouraged and gave them some food, clothing, and financial help. They had a good time with them. Please pray for the international help, the demand of the need is beyond their ability, yet they tried their best. Thank you for your constant prayers and support.
July 3, 2008 MYANMAR—Brother N.L.K. give thanks to God for your prayers and support in spreading the gospel and teaching God’s Word through the ministry of TBSS. There are many tears, trials, temptations, failures, and hard work behind every success. It was a historic event and moment when TBSS held its 3rd graduation in April 15. There were 91 students who received their certificates. There were 2,000 people who came to grace our convocation, because of your prayers the activity went well. It is joyous and encouraging to hear the testimony of one of our former students who wrote: “…..our daycare children who were from unbelieving families began to pray in Jesus’ name as they confessed him as Savior and Lord. Some of them got saved! Praise the Lord!” Your labor is not in vain in the Lord. Yet, sadly, some parents stopped sending their children to the school to hinder them from saying Jesus is Lord. Pray for them. Our family went down to town when the storm hit the region. We were getting some medical check-ups and other needful things, which we cannot do back home. The cyclone Nargis hit the Delta region (including Yangon) and destroyed it badly. Things are becoming more normal in the city. All flights, transportation, and communications were stopped for a while.
June 28, 2008 URUGUAY—Brother Anibal Fornazarich, IPM missionary to Uruguay, thanks his supporters of their evangelistic ministry and planting of his church. Please continue to pray for the children who attend the Bible class, some of them professed to be Christians. Among them they have a bond that allows them to share their testimonies in the meetings and conform to the image of our Savior. Pastor Gianni Galizzi baptized Josias Fornazarich after giving his testimony of salvation at the church. He has mentioned to Brother Fornazarich his desire to serve the Lord. He is training to play the guitar and attending his first year in a secondary school, he is on his second year of studying English. At the beginning of the year they attended the independent Baptist camp. Brother Fornazarich had the privilege to preach every day. One young man accepted Christ a long time ago under the ministry of Pastor Gianni in Tranqueras, his name is David. He is walking faithfully with the Lord, he is the only teacher in a school on the field and he faithfully studies the Scriptures. Another lady, Margaret, attends the church in Rivera with her mother. They are faithful to the Lord and are good friends with Maria Fornazarich. Margaret started coming to church when she was a little girl, now she continues to study music. Praise the Lord that she is saved and grounded in the Word. The Fornazarich appreciate very much that you take the time to pray for them.
June 25, 2008 HAITI—Brother Royden Saul praises the Lord for His faithfulness allowing him to complete his college education at Bob Jones University graduating this year. Brother Lucien and his wife Maude were able to have a nice time with their son visiting with family and friends. Brother Royden already had the opportunities to preach and share his ministry in churches, as well as having the privilege to seeing and spending time with some of those who have faithfully and lovingly prayed and provided for him during his years at Bob Jones. He is so grateful for all of you who stood behind him to make his studies possible at BJU, and he is hoping others will join the team to make his ministry possible. He returned to Haiti on June 16th and began working with the men’s Bible school that they have every summer. Pray that the men will learn much and be open to the Lord’s work in their lives.
June 25, 2008 PERU—Brother Juan Romayna from Iquitos, Peru reports that he attended the Ladies Conference held in January 21st thru 26th as professor and activities coordinator. There were 61 ladies, 90 children, 30 young ladies, and 20 young men in attendance. There were many decisions for Christ and rededications to serve Him. Between January 31st and February 5th he attended the Conference of Baptist Churches as a professor in the town of Santa Fe. There were 350 people in attendance. Many dedicated their lives to Christ and made decisions to serve Him. Between March 3rd and March 8th was the beginning of the school year at the Baptist Theological Institute in Aysana. The attendance for the first semester was 36 students—14 in the first level, 6 in the second level, and 8 in the third level. This year they decided to begin special classes for those who have already graduated. There were 8 students and 4 teachers. Brother Romayna ministers with Pastor Carlos Gallardo as an assistant pastor to prepare new leaders for the work of the Lord. It includes youth, children, and music ministries. He also teaches at the Baptist Bible Institute in Iquitos and the Baptist Theological Institute in Caballo Cocha (part time). The Lord answered his prayer to open a new Baptist Bible Institute in the town of Flor de Punga by the Ucayali river, missionaries have not been able to reach most of the region, and they have over 80 Baptist churches. Please pray that they will have a group of teachers with sound doctrine and principles based on the Bible ready to dedicate themselves to prepare the believers throughout the Peruvian Amazon region.
June 25, 2008 NEPAL—Brother S.H. thanks the Lord for His great mercies and also to those who are involved in the Lord’s work in Nepal. During the 3 months of summer vacation from the school a group of students have many opportunities to visit the remote hills and villages. In one of the villages 1 man accepted the Lord as his personal Savior. Lord willing next year they will visit another village in another region. During this year’s summer vacation ministry, the Lord blessed them with 12 souls who trusted and identified with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection. A Hindu woman was baptized, at first she was not happy but after much prayer and persistence she came to the Lord first. Please pray for her, her unborn child, and her husband’s salvation. After 3 months of summer vacation, NBBST will open its 4th academic session for 2008-09 on July 1st, they are praying and planning to train a total of 30 students, please pray for them and 2 teachers. Many false teachers have flourished in that area, and they have attracted Christians by offering free basic computer education, music training, and job placement in cities in India. They are thankful to those of you who have sent them books for their school library. They are in need of more books since they only have around 150 to 200 books. Last year they were unable to proceed with the building construction for the NBBST. Please pray to the Lord for the needed funds that He may open the door and provide the need to complete the ground floor in 2008. In a personal note, the Lord is now pleased to give them a second child during the first week in July, please pray for a safety and normal delivery and remember them for the medical expenses.
June 23, 2008 GHANA—Brother Dapaah would like you to pray for their goals for the next 10 years: 1.– Seek to organize the churches that they have initiated but have not yet been organized as well as visit and strengthen the young churches. 2.– Focus on building the Bible college so that they can attract and accommodate more students. 3.– On the 5th year, re-launch an aggressive church planting program, which will involve active participation of the student body of SRBBC and its graduates. 4.– Seek to have more churches planted within the 40-mile radius of the college so that their students might be guided to provide leadership for such churches till they have their substantive pastors. 5.-The Solid Rock Baptist Federation, which is a fellowship consisting mainly of churches they have started and a few others that have come to affiliate, is being encouraged to pool their meager resources together so they can support their efforts in church planting and 6.-Continue to develop their SRBY program and promote it in all of their local churches as a means of consistently evangelizing the youth and providing a platform for fellowship and discipleship.
June 23, 2008 GHANA—Brother Dapaah and his family had moved from Tema Golf City to the mission’s guest house in Dobro on the campus of SRBBC. Unless the Lord overrules otherwise, they intend to live there until they have funds to build their own residence. It became necessary to move because over the years they have not been able to raise full support for the ministry, so every month they have had to part with some of their support either officially or privately to keep the ministry going. With a gallon of petrol now pegged at $5.30 and still threatening to go further up, the cost of living has gone so high that they simply could not cope with the rent advances that the landlord’s were quoting. On another note, in 1997 shortly after their affiliation with IPM, they set a goal of increasing their church planting efforts from 3 to 50 by the end of the year 2007. Their combined efforts enabled them to initiate 38 new churches. Of these 38 churches, 2 have disbanded as a result of lack of leadership or poor leadership, 1 has become inactive as a result of dissension and the death of a leader, 6 are yet to be organized. So they ended the period with 30 active churches, some are still very small but have the potential to grow.
June 23, 2008 GHANA—Brother Dapaah reports that on April 7th he was involved in a car accident. A drunken soldier lost control of his vehicle and veered straight into his. The impact was so strong that shattered the suspensions and bent the frame of the Toyota 4-Runner that he was driving. There were 2 of them in his car and 4 in the car that rammed into his. They all escaped unharmed, Brother Dapaah has been advised to get rid of the vehicle as soon as he fix it. The vehicle is 17 years old and was already becoming too expensive to maintain. Though he came through the accident unharmed, he was at the scene of the accident all night until daybreak before help arrived. He was exhausted and exposed to a swarm of mosquitoes, which just added the icing on the cake. Exactly one week later, he was hospitalized for the first time in his life. He was in the hospital for 3 days battling a severe case of malaria. The treatment took 10 days, but soon after that, it was detected that he had a very serious bacterial infection, he was put on daily injection for another week. During that time, Vera also came down with malaria, and Gideon had a swollen foot which actually needed minor surgery. By the grace of God they are all better now. Please pray for their health situation.
June 23, 2008 GHANA—Brother Dapaah reports that a Family retreat attracted about 500 people between January 3rd and 6th. In addition, a Believer’s Conference took place which had about 160 attendees, over 600 attended the last day of the conference. In February this year, there were 22 baptisms for the Pamfoktom and Adzentem churches in the Central Region. On Easter Sunday, 12 people were baptized for the Bodomase and Bourkrom churches. On April 4th, the Dromankese church in the Brong Ahafo Region inaugurated the Solid Rock Baptist Academy with 160 students studying at the primary and junior levels. An open-air meeting was held in the evening having many people accepting Christ as Savior, this event was interrupted by heavy rains but the next day over 100 people attended the worship service. The Solid Rock Baptist Church of Drobonso acquired an 8-acre tract of land on which they have started a building project. Please pray for the amount needed to seal their agreement with the area chief.
June 20, 2008 GHANA—Brother George A. Dapaah give thanks to his prayer partners and financial supporters for their faithfulness in praying for them, communicating with them, and supporting them financially in their ministry. They ended the year 2007 with a series of activities that kept them quite busy. At the Solid Rock Baptist Bible College (SRBBC) they held their 4th graduation and saw 10 men receiving their graduation diplomas. There were 3 of them returning to complete a 4th year, which will allow them to receive a Bachelor of Theology degree. The rest are gone to the field in various ministries. The next graduation will be in August 2008. On November 25th 51 first time visitors attended the Youth Day sponsored by Tema Solid Rock Baptist Church, 15 of them responded to the invitation for salvation. On December 2nd the Solid Rock youth games were held in Tema (SRBY Olympics) which brought 400 youth clubbers from 4 of their churches, it was great time; they went away looking forward to the next Olympics in December. After the games in Tema, Brother Dapaah traveled to Kumasi speaking on the campus of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology to the Fundamental Baptist Fellowship on December 3rd; the early morning service took place at 8:00 a.m. On December 30th they celebrated “Women’s Day” at the Tema church. They had 250 in the morning service, with several visitors who trusted the Lord as Savior. On December 31st many resolutions were made by church members, which is already making an impact in the church.
June 18, 2008 LEBANON—Brother F.M. praises the Lord for answering their prayers concerning peace in his country and for the agreement reached between the leaders and parties in Lebanon. He hopes things will go better in the near future now that they realize that fighting and killing will not solve the problems. He arrived back on April 30th. The Arab Outreach went great and he felt the Lord’s blessing and grace in every service. He thanks the Lord for the brothers and sisters in the main office and for the tremendous work they are doing in serving the Lord. They are a great help to all the laborers around the world. The Lord is blessing the Arab Outreach in many ways, please continue to pray for the needs, protection, wisdom and strength to continue on.
June 18, 2008 CHAD—Brother Nadjiri Tokinon wrote that he had been hospitalized for 3 weeks with bladder problems. The doctors did everything they could for him in his own country, but they were not able to resolve the problems. Brother Nadjiri have to go to France where he could see a doctor who had the ability to diagnose his problem and give him proper medical attention. Although he lacks the funds needed to make the trip, he had to go for the sake of his health. He still needs about $2,675 to cover additional food and housing expenses in France. He is trusting God to provide, and IPM is making God’s people aware of the need so they can respond as God leads and burdens them. If the Lord lays it on your heart to give a special donation to help with this need, it can be sent to IPM and marked “Tokinon-Medical”. Thank you so much for your consideration of this urgent need for Brother Nadjiri.
June 18, 2008 HONG KONG—Brother C.W. writes with a joyful and thankful heart due to the great training course. He and brother L.P. held it in one of the major cities in the mainland. Students attended from 4 different provinces and many different churches. Most of them traveled about 10 hours to be able to get there. The topics were how to set up a youth camp and establish youth programs. The classes began at 9:00 am thru 8:00 pm for 4 days. Some of the attendees were interesting in games and music. Another exciting event was that in spite of the heavy rains they had to stop one of the street activities. Brother W. did not expect to welcome 25 people including 7 visitors as a result of the street activity that got rained down. They are very encouraged by that and look forward to seeing God use them to do some mighty works there. Please pray for Brother W.’s health and the few new projects as they need wisdom and strength.
May 23, 2008 PHILIPPINES—Brother G. Namoc reports on the ministries of the North Mindanao Project, a church-planting project on the island of Mindanao. Some of the pastors ministering under Brother Namoc report the following: Pastor A. Panganuran shares that 18 people made professions of faith; Pastor Haguingan shares that 5 people trusted Christ as Savior; Pastor L. Dumay shares that 9 people trusted in the Lord and 12 followed the Lord in believer’s baptism; Pastor E. Lesigon shares that 30 people heard the gospel preached during a funeral service, his Bible study contacts are now attending the worship service; and Pastor C. Lagiulay shares that 21 people professed Christ as Savior and 20 are preparing to follow the Lord in believer’s baptism. Please continue to pray for these men and their ministries reaching people on the remote areas of the Philippines.
May 14, 2008 SIKKIM—Brother S.G. thanks his prayer partners and supporters for his family and the ministry. He has a great burden to reach the Buddhists with the gospel of Christ. For the past 3 years he was praying for an opportunity in the country of Cambodia, however, the Lord was not opening the way for ministry. He has been ministering with Brother T.S.G. in Bhutan while waiting on the Lord’s leading. He became aware of the need in the country of Sikkim, he has visited and surveyed the city of Gangtok, which is the capital, and will be considering a nearby area. It costs only 25 cents to travel from downtown of Gangtok to this other area. Please pray for the family’s safety, good health, and new ministry.
May 14, 2008 GUATEMALA—Brother Giovanni Avendano reports on the visit of new people to the church, as a result of this outreach 2 young men trusted Christ as Savior. In addition, a family of 5 joined the church recently and another young woman has been visiting faithfully. Please continue to pray for the family and the Christian testimony they are in the community. Also pray for more laborers into the Lord’s harvest.
May 14, 2008 CHAD—Brother Nadjiri Tokinon reports that the church in Bebedjia is moving forward. The members collected funds and purchased 7,000 bricks carved of laterite, which will be used to lay the foundation of the church building. Members are focusing their efforts to collect the funds for cement to start the foundation. Please pray for the political situation in Chad, people can go to church on Sundays, but there cannot gather, meet, or have activities outside the church. Brother Tokinon has not been feeling good since April, please pray for his health condition.
May 13, 2008 PHILIPPINES—Brother G. Namoc thanks the churches and individuals who have prayed and supported them with their love gifts. It is through their generosity that the school is able to keep going and the gospel of Christ is shining in the dark corners of the world. He also reports on the 23rd commencement exercise at the Mindanao Evangelistic Institute awarding 3 Bible Institute BID, 1 diploma in Bible (DLB), and 13 Christian Life Certificates (CLC) after 3 consecutive years of intensive classroom training and 1 year of internship of BIBD and DIB. The message was given by Rev. A. Suyod, and the theme was “Keep that which is committed to thy trust.” Despite the financial deficits, the institute is slowly pressing on the Lord’s work, keeping its main thrust of training the undergraduates—tribal folks in the hinterlands who can read and write and who have the calling, commitment, and concern for the Lord’s cause and for the perishing lost but have been deprived of formal education.
May 12, 2008 MYANMAR—Brother N.L.K. writes on the aftermath of the cyclone Nargis: “The cyclone hit the Delta region and Yangon city area on May 2-3, bringing with it a tsunami which struck the coastal region with 12' waves that swept many towns and villages. The winds reached 120 miles per hour in Yangon and shook even the building where we were staying like an earthquake. All the big trees fell-flat, and sheets of metal blew off the rooves like sheets of paper, taking the lives of many people. Estimated casualties have reached over 100,000, and over 1 1/2 million people are now refugees. Our family could have been among them, but the Lord kept us safe. We lacked food for just one morning. The Lord is good! In the Sunday morning service on May 11th, one of our church members in Yangon shared a testimony of how the Lord protects His children. During the storm, he got up and prayed, asking the Lord to keep his bambo-made house safe. He cried and said, "Lord, this house is your gift. Please protect it!" His house was the only house that God spared in that area. All other better houses and huge trees were destroyed. This man shared the gospel with neighboring unbelievers. What a marvelous testimony that God showed special concern for this man! I would like to send photos of the damages (I even got some video footage of the storm.), but the authorities are very strict, and the situation is controversial and sensitive. The dead bodies smell very badly, and the survivors are in great need of food, shelter, and health. Some of my relatives and fellow-believers are in need of help too. The storm took out all phone and internet communication, electricity, and public transportation, but these services are resuming little by little. Thank you very much for all of your concern during this time of fear and catastrophe. May the Lord richly bless you all.”
May 7, 2008 MYANMAR—Due to the recent tragedy and devastation caused by the tropical cyclone Nargis last weekend, we are receiving special love offerings to help Brother N.L.K. and his family. Please make your checks payable to IPM, Inc. designating “N.L.K. Emergency Relief” on the memo portion of it. Thank you for your prayers and concern for this dear brother and his family.
May 7, 2008 MYANMAR—Brother N.L.K. wrote “thank you very much for your deep concern to our well being especially during the past deadly storm. We are always safe by your prayers…... We are going back to our town very soon. We were eye witnesses of the storm. We can share our testimony of God's care during the storm which took over 60 thousand lives. Yes, they were go to Hell which really breaks my hearts. Our responsibility to preach the gospel is on great demand. Yes, we were safe because of your prayers. But some of my cousin sisters lost their home which 100% destroyed by the storm here in Yangon. We do need to help them too. I do highly appreciated for having such a heart toward us and do highly appreciated your wonderful, prayers, friendship and partnership.”
May 6, 2008 MYANMAR—Brother N.L.K. and his family are safe, he reports that they were sleeping during the storm and woke up by the sound. They barely escaped death, but the storm destroyed many lives and houses. The city of Yangon was almost destroyed entirely, Brother K. and his family were witnesses of the destruction the morning after. Praise the Lord for His protection and care for our brother and his family. Please continue to pray for the people of Myanmar and their losses.
May 5, 2008 MYANMAR—As you may have seen on TV, listened on the radio, or read the newspapers, the country of Myanmar has been devastated by a tropical cyclone Nargis during the weekend. Almost 4,000 people are dead and 3,000 are missing. Brother N.L.K. was visiting the city of Yangon with his family at the same time the cyclone hit. We have tried to contact him via e-mail without success. As soon as more news become available we will post them on this webpage. Please keep them and the people of Myanmar in your prayers.
May 2, 2008 USA—Dr. Thomas Wolfe, IPM Director of Education, and his wife Donna praise the Lord for their prayer partners and supporters. Pray for health and safety as they travel around the world, as well as, open doors as Dr. Wolfe preaches and teaches in church planting works, Bible studies, the institutes, and evangelistic meetings, for boldness to speak the Word as they ought. Pray for God’s provisions for these journeys. Thank you for helping them hoist up and tighten the MAINSTAY—teaching and trainng the Lord’s laborers who then take the gospel of Christ and reach more souls and start more good churches which will stay strong in the faith for the glory of God.
May 2, 2008 HANOVER—Dr. Kevin M, Callahan, IPM President, traveled to the Dominican Republic in the month of February to participate in the 2nd IPM Annual Caribbean Regional Conference sponsored by Rev. Enrique Mejia, IPM missionary to the Dominican Republic and Caribbean Regional Director. The conference was attended by Dr. Mike Casillas, President of Puerto Rico Baptist College in Bayamon, Puerto Rico as well as other guests from the region. The IPM staff was well represented and each person had a specific task to perform. Rev. Bill Bowen and Dr. Tom Wolfe taught some very powerful and practical workshops, while Dr. Dorothy Taylor and Mrs. Donna Wolfe conducted ladies’ sessions, with Mrs. Lori Young interpreting for them. Upon returning to the States, Dr. Callahan prepared for his March trip to India to participate in the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of South India Baptist Bible College & Seminary under the direction of Dr. P.D. Cherian. He was greatly blessed to have the opportunity to fellowship with numerous other preachers. Dr. Callahan met with several other prospective missionaries and interviewed two pastors who suffered under the great persecution which took place in Orissa. While in India, Dr. Callahan met G.S.G., IPM missionary to India with K.I. and their families, as well as T.S.G., IPM missionary along the Bhutan border of India and also serving as IPM Regional Coordinator for that part of the world.
May 2, 2008 USA—Rev. Don Ploesser, IPM Midwest Area Representative, and his wife Vivian praise the Lord for their prayer partners and supporters. Rev. Ploesser sets up meetings with pastors for national missionaries who travel to the Midwest, he also attends pastors’ meetings, mission conferences, fill pulpits, visit churches and meets with new pastors introducing them to the ministry of IPM. Please pray for financial support, protection as they travel, and souls to be saved.
May 2, 2008 USA—Dr. Brent Smith, IPM Area Representative for West Virginia and Ohio, reports on God’s blessings in his ministry and his family as they continue serving the Lord in West Virginia and Ohio. In the month of March they traveled 2,500 miles as they attended the Regional Fundamental Baptist Fellowship conference in Pennsylvania, it was a good time of fellowship and opportunities for his ministry. They desire to be an encouragement to pastors and their wives for their labor of love for the Lord. Dr. Smith will be attending the National Fundamental Baptist Fellowship Conference in Sellersville, PA in the month of June. Please continue to pray for the Smith family as they continue to serve the Lord.
May 2, 2008 USA—Brother Matthew Barfield, IPM International Missionary Evangelist, reports on his recent trip to the Peruvian Amazon Region how wonderful the Lord uses His Word to move the hearts of the people living in villages and remote areas from the Amazon River. He was able to work with missionary Carlos Gallardo for nearly one month, preaching and teaching in the city of Iquitos and two distant villages. Brother David Molina, who works with IPM’s Ivan Alegria, arrived from Chile to translate and minister with them. The Lord produced deep stirrings among both the saved and unsaved. Many people were saved, just on a boat ride 11 people came to the Lord and many were encouraged to serve Him fully. In the city of Iquitos where 300,000 people live, the Lord gave them several “divine appointments” in which people attended a series of unusual events to hear the gospel and be saved. On the home front, Mrs. Barfield is enjoying good health as she is awaiting the birth of their first daughter, please continue to pray that God will keep her healthy without any problems as she takes care of the 3 boys.
May 2, 2008 URUGUAY—Brother M.M. and his family give thanks to God and their faithful prayer partners and supporters. Sometimes they get weary living in a new neighborhood, everything is expensive especially with a tight budget, but most of the time they are happy to witness what is going on with the people around them. During the summer camp, 8 people made professions of faith. A woman, who attends church with her family, was baptized in the month of March. Brother M. has started classes at the Bible institute, he is teaching the Gospels and doctrine. The first Monday of each month a group of people get together to hear messages at the M.’s home. The church is steadily growing, thank you for your prayers. Some children live in the streets due to family problems at home, 2 of them made professions of faith and are attending Sunday School. Please pray for the country of Uruguay.
May 1, 2008 MEXICO—Brother Sergio Herrera and his family greet you and thank their prayer partners and supporters. One of the changes in their ministry has been the emphasis on the young people. There are three young men who has been going through rough life experiences but the Lord has worked in the lives of 2 of them as they attend church and Christian camps. Please pray for Aldo, he is a 42-year old married man, a miracle from God. He received the Lord in 2007 after listening to a message, his life radically changed. Please pray for his wife and grown children to accept the gospel and believe that Aldo is a new man. Praise the Lord that their small church of 70 believers is growing and maturing, your daily prayers are making the Lord’s blessings possible with more new opportunities to reach the lost. Please pray for his wife Alejandra and the preparations for the First Ladies Conference to be held on Saturday May 31st, they are expecting over 60 women in attendance and the keynote speaker will be Dr. Dorothy A. Taylor from IPM, Inc.
May 1, 2008 PUERTO RICO—Brother Nelson Westerband and his wife Carmen thank their faithful prayer partners and supporters. Please pray for the governor of Puerto Rico, Anibal Acevedo Vila, to draw him closer to Christ for salvation. Carmen’s mother is 95 years old with a declining health, the doctors are given her 5 months to live, thank God she is a believer. Brother Westerband praises the Lord for the recent opportunity to attend the IPM 2nd Annual Caribbean Regional Conference. Dr. Mike Casillas, president of Puerto Rico Baptist College was one of the attendees. A new family visited the church in Patillas, Luis and Maria with their 2 girls. In addition, the church is working with the children and teens on Friday nights, some of them have already made professions of faith. Some of their parents go to other churches and some do not attend any church.
April 30, 2008 CHILE—Brother Ivan Alegria, IPM South America Regional Director, visited IPM missionary Daniel Araujo and his team ministering in the Peruvian Andes Mountains. At this time, they formed the Diapheros Baptist Mission in the mountains of Arequipa. These brothers have already established 16 churches, 4 of them in the city and the rest in the Andes Mountains. Brother Alegria also visited IPM missionary Carlos Gallardo and his team ministering in the Peruvian Amazon Region, it was a time of fellowship and encouragement to those who are laboring in very hostile environments. Please pray for Brother Alegria, his wife, and other two pastors as they plan to travel to the Colombian jungle, by the border with Peru. The goal is to minister to a Bora believer named Cubicaje, who is waiting for Brother Alegria. Please continue to pray for the ministries in Chile and South America.
April 30, 2008 PHILIPPINES—Brother Roberto-Jose Livioco reports on 9 believers who recently joined the church membership in spite of the political turmoil and economic uncertainties in the country, 4 became members by confession of faith and 5 through profession of faith and baptism. Since January, the Lord has opened a door to preach the gospel for 30 minutes on the Armed Forces Radio station, DwDD 1134 on the AM dial. Right now Brother Rudy dela Pena is making arrangements to get another radio slot on the Air Forces Radio station, which has a broader listening audience. Our family has the opportunity to participate in a mi-musical last February 29th at the Armed Forces of the Philippines Hospital. At the end, when I gave an invitation for salvation as well as for surrender, there were at least 8 who raised their hands for salvation, many of whom are soldiers. Pastor dela Pena organized another meeting in April to reach 300 patients, nurses, doctors, and medical staff. We thank those who are partnering with us as co-laborers in this ministry.
April 30, 2008 HANOVER—Dr. Kevin M. Callahan (IPM President) and Pastor Jose A. Talavera (Iglesia Bautista Fundamental in San Carlos, CA) were invited by IPM missionary Giovanni Avendano to visit Guatemala to participate in the inauguration of the new church building. Dr. Callahan will be preaching throughout the week from April 28th thru May 3rd. Please pray for the attendees and for the salvation of many through this ministry.
April 30, 2008 NEPAL—Brother S.H.’s vision for the vacation summer ministry is to preach the gospel in unreached villages, win lost souls, and plant fundamental Baptist churches. Using the students from the NBBST was in his heart from the beginning of the Bible school. This would allow the students’ theoretical training to practical training. Please pray for needed funds to be able to carry out this vision. The Lord has impressed on the heart of Brother S.H. to launch some sort of community concern development program, this would help to protect the mission property as well as the ministry from anti-Christian forces. This plan would work even if the government required FCRA in the future. This community concern service would should to others that we do social development, such as orphanage, old-age home, literacy programs, or self-income training, etc. In addition, this may give the opportunity for non-Christians to get to know the ministry and give an opportunity to witness about Christ.
April 30, 2008 NEPAL—Brother S.H. thanks God for His goodness and wonderful works in the country. Within 2 to 3 months the soul winning and Bible school ministries ran side-by-side. The Bible school students gave out 400 gospel tracts and booklets, in response to this ministry 7 people accepted Christ and 1 couple obeyed in believer’s baptism. They want to focus on the hilly region this year as they expand the work of church planting. The third year of the NBBST (2007-2008) has been a test of their faith, there is a struggle in running this ministry due to shortage of funds. At the end of their 3rd academic year, 3 students received the 3-year diploma certificate on March 16th. Three of God’s servants, L.T., G.K., and L.S. felt the need for ordination for their own ministries. Dr. Tom Wolfe, IPM Director of Education, was appointed moderator of the ordination council by Biblical Baptist Church. On another note, please pray to obtain graduation gowns for the students, due to lack of funds NBBST cannot provide them right now.
April 30, 2008 NEPAL—Brother L.T. and his family would like to thank their prayer partners and supporters for their daily prayers. Praise to the Lord for His faithfulness and guidance. Many people has responded positively to the good news of Christ among them 5 individuals accepted Christ and their personal Savior. Bible studies are conducted in a regular basis in house meetings. The focus has been in 2 rural areas, please pray that the Lord will open the hearts of the people. As the church grows the need for a more spacious place becomes urgent as well as furniture and books. Laborers are few in the different ministries, especially in the children’s home ministry. Pray for the country and freedom to share the gospel.
April 29, 2008 NEPAL—Brother G.K. reports that Grace Home has 2 more boys, David and Daniel. The orphanage has 5 children saved in 2007. Please pray for David and Daniel to become the vessel of God to reach their own Buddhist and Hindu families. Please pray for better facilities as the need of having sufficient accommodations becomes necessary. Pray with them that the Lord will direct concerning this matter.
April 29, 2008 NEPAL—Brother G.K. sends his heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all who faithfully pray for his family and ministry. God is so faithful and merciful towards the people of Nepal, on March 10th Mr. M.B.L. and his wife accepted Jesus as Savior and God. On March 23th, an 18-year old man professed faith in Jesus. It is a joy to see drunkards and idol worshippers reading the Bible and attending church. Brother K. and his family had made contact with 6 families and 4 individuals yet there are hindrances from their community and relatives, please pray that God would open their hearts and minds to Jesus Christ. A Children’s Sunday school class started at the beginning of March, 10 to 15 children attended, moreover, they are from Hindu backgrounds and their parents are not saved. The number of children is increasing with every service.
April 29, 2008 INDIA—Part of the summer ministry for the students at the South India Baptist Bible College & Seminary is to conduct open-air meetings in the villages and cities, and also preaching God’s Word in several of the churches. Please pray for safety and meeting needs. The needs are many but God has been faithful in the past, and they are certain He will be so in the future. The inflation and the dollar exchange rates are affecting the financial capability to meet the day-to-day needs of the ministry. The South India Baptist Christian Academy is under construction and due to inflation, the workers are demanding double the wages and are able to get that elsewhere, please pray for this need.
April 29, 2008 INDIA—Dr. P.D. Cherian thanks his supporters and prayer partners for the ministry of South India Baptist Bible College and Seminary. On March 10th the college celebrated the Silver Jubilee, it was a great time of rejoicing with friends who stood with the ministry for the past twenty-five years. The 22nd commencement was combined with the 25th anniversary celebration. The academic year concluded with 204 students, many will be entering full-time ministry. One of the highlights in the month of January was the 8th Annual Convention. These crusades are a blessing to the land of India, especially to the local churches. During the 5 days of meetings, over 9,000 people heard God’s Word preached and 621 trusted in the Lord for salvation. A total of 2,434 people trusted in the Lord for salvation during the year 2007 and 369 followed in the waters of baptism. One of the highlights in the month of February was the baptism of 14 people. Dr. Cherian deeply appreciate your prayers and giving for the needs of the believers in Orissa. One of the faculty members is in Orissa helping to purchase materials to build the churches again so the people will have a place to worship.
April 29, 2008 GHANA—Brother Seth Mohenu gives thanks to God for His mercies which has sustained him and his family until this day. He thanks you for your prayers and financial support. The ministry is growing from strength-to-strength. The main church auditorium is near completion, the only work that still needs some help will be the church offices. The vocational school is growing steadily. Rev.& Mrs. Mohenu presently are traveling in the United States reporting on their ministry, please pray that the Lord will continue to meet their needs.
April 28, 2008 USA—Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Wolfe will be traveling to the Peruvian Amazon Region. They will be ministering in the institute and participate in the Annual Missions Conference held by Amazon Baptist Mission (Carlos Gallardo). They will be serving in Iquitos and then Pevas for the conference. Pevas is a 10-12 hour riverboat journey down the Amazon. In past years more than 600 people attended the conference, many of whom needed the Lord. Pray for souls to be saved and believers to be challenged to answer the Lord's question: whom will I send?
April 22, 2008 GHANA—Brother Alfred Ofosu-Asante praises the Lord for a successful 4-week trip to the United States in January invited by Shenandoah Baptist Church of Cleveland, TN; he had the opportunity to preach in 4 different churches. Lord willing, in May 11 students will graduate from SIBBC&S in India after the completion of the various degrees, 5 students from the degree program introduced this academic year. Please continue to pray for the church as they embark on the expansion of the Ebenezer Baptist church building to create more room for the believers who attend. The Ebenezer Baptist School is growing in number, it currently has 214 students and 21 teaching and non-teaching staff, there is a need to build more classrooms before the next academic year which begins in September.
April 22, 2008 HANOVER—Rev. Bill Bowen, IPM Vice President of Church Mobilization, reports that his travels have taken him so far from Dominican Republic to Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Maryland. Please pray for other representatives to help IPM in other states. Rev. Bowen will be traveling with Dr. P.D. Cherian, Director and founder of the South India Baptist Bible College and Seminary, through 7 states attending 14 meetings. Also, he will be traveling to India during August 14th-29th, please pray for safety. In the month of June, Rev. Bowen will be traveling to Africa to minister to IPM missionaries in Zambia, Ivory Coast, and Liberia.
April 22, 2008 LEBANON—Brother R.A.M. sends warm greetings to you rejoicing in the brotherly love which Him has made between His children. His daughter G. is getting stronger after her last surgery, his wife and the rest of his family are doing great. The persecution continues as the Catholic Bishop is trying to put them out of the newly-rented facilities. In spite of this action, the outreach continues on, 7 people were baptized last year bringing the total to 9. The blessings continue to increase, there is a new outreach worker who is in a tough but very needy area, please pray for safety and support.
April 22, 2008 HAITI— Brother Lucien Saül praises the Lord that adults, and children are getting saved in his country but what about youth? Lots of prayer, money, and days of exhaustive work are always required for a youth retreat to be a success. In the city of Bassin 229 people attended and 239 in Bombardopolis. It is a joy that Royden is burdened to minister to the young Haitian people. After years of intense prayer and the generosity of many of you, the remaining funds were received to build the security wall. Brother Saül is taking a step of faith to enroll 200 students this year at the Salem Bible Institute. He is more determined to carry on with the Bible school ministry due to the illiteracy and the lack of trained leadership in his country. As the political situation continues to improve, they enjoy having opportunities to travel and visit some of their mission churches areas of the northwest peninsula. Some of the pastors were greatly affected by motorcycle accidents last month.
April 17, 2008 LEBANON— Brother H.N.N. praises the Lord because he and his family were able to find a first-floor apartment. In addition, in the month of December of 2007 Brother S.N. from Iraq visited Lebanon, he was among the first ones who was blessed by Brother H.N.N. outreach in that country. Brother H.N.N.’s family desire to be involved in a new type of outreach. Please continue to pray for them as they seek God’s will.
April 14, 2008 BHUTAN—Brother T.G. gives thanks to God for His healing hand back in January. Brother G. suffered from typhoid fever for a month. This sickness was a small setback in the work. The theological institute is going well, currently men are being trained but Brother G. is planning to train many more in the future. The tract distribution was conducted to 753 people including 35 N.T. There were 55 new contacts, and 65 others were approached with the gospel. Gospel films were shown 5 different times in different locations.
March 10, 2008 MYANMAR—IPM missionary N.L.K. reports a good start of the new year. He was privileged to baptize 12 new believers on January 6. The TBS reopened on January 14, there were 23 freshmen with a total of 152 active students. About 85 students will be graduating on April 16 at the third graduation. They will need to raise money for travel expenses, food, and lodging as they travel to another city to prepare for graduation. They are praising the Lord for the new building, they still need funds for the renovations, please pray also for a much needed vehicle.
March 10, 2008 BHUTAN—IPM missionary T.S. reports that the ministry outreach is going well, he has been able to share the gospel with Hindus, Muslims, and Buddhists, sometimes he has faced discouragement when people do not want to hear or they just agreed on what he is presenting. He has seen the hand of God worked among people who had trusted the Lord as Savior, which is cause of great encouragement. He is also involved with the BTI as academic dean, the academic year will come to a close on March 12. Please pray that this institute may send out missionaries and local church planters. In addition, Brother T.S. is involved with Sunday School where some Hindu and non-Christian children have been attending.
March 10, 2008 BHUTAN—IPM missionary S.G. expresses his thanks to all in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He thanks all his supporters for their constant prayers and for their financial support. He shared the gospel with different people among them a Buddhist priest, a Nepali relative, and K.R. from Hindu background addicted to wine. Along with the BTI students and one worker, they visited a village and given out tracts house-to-house. They have also shared the gospel in different villages on Saturdays. He would like to begin Bible distribution in his area, please pray for this new possibility.
February 11, 2008 LIBERIA—IPM missionary Edwin Gbor reports that 370 students were enrolled this year, 40 of them are less fortunate and some are orphans who cannot afford to pay the little amount charged for school fees. Since November ‘07 they have been busy with the LPMC church building in the meantime, 3 souls were saved. The Peace Community Fellowship is also growing, souls have been saved. Pastor Nyquoi from Zao Fundamental Baptist Church reports 3 souls for the Lord as well as 4 souls in Behmon Baptist. Pastor George Konah from Quoipa Baptist Church hosted their annual conference in early January ‘08. They were expecting about 24 churches, pastor Konah reports 4 souls saved.
February 11, 2008 URUGUAY— IPM missionary Anibal Fornazarich reports that March 9 will be the celebration of the 1st Anniversary of the church in Artigas. The church membership has grown among children, youth, adults, and seniors. The children church consist of 21 souls, some are from the square or those who come. The Fornazarich are planning 18 trips to preach and minister in Rivera, nine of the trips will be while going through the city of Tranqueras. The church of Tranqueras is the first fundamental church in that city of 120,000 inhabitants. The purchase of property is still a priority for the Bible Baptist Church in Artigas. They have raised close to 10% of the estimated value of $15,000.
February 11, 2008 HANOVER—Dr. Bill Bowen, Vice-President of Church Mobilization introduces Rev. & Mrs. Brent D. Smith as Area Representatives for West Virginia and Ohio: “In December they attended our IPM Symposium hosted here in Hanover, PA. They were able to meet and interact with several of our IPM staff and representatives from various states. After completing thee application process they appeared before the IPM Board of Directors and were accepted on December 6th, IPM rejoices to have this experienced and godly couple to serve with us for the years to come. I have been praying for several such couples to work with IPM across America and God is answering my prayers…..Please pray for this dear and godly couple in this time of transition and faith as they launch out on deputation.”
February 11, 2008 HANOVER—Dr. Bill Bowen, Vice-President of Church Mobilization shares the blessing of having Rev. & Mrs. John Pisarcik as IPM Mid-Atlantic Representatives for Maryland, Delaware, and New Jersey: “In August, along with other prospective candidates for missionary service, John and Lenora completed our Pre-Field Orientation classes. After completing the application process and appearing before the IPM Board of Directors they were approved at our September meeting. They were a delightful addition to our December IPM Symposium and John spoke for our Christmas Banquet. IPM rejoices to have this experienced and godly couple to serve with us for many years to come. They are a definite answer to my prayers for several couples to work with IPM across America…..Please pray for this dear couple in this time of transition and faith as they launch out on deputation.”
February 8, 2008 GHANA—Rev. Seth Mohenu, IPM Africa Regional Director, expresses on behalf of his family a sincere gratitude and appreciation to all their prayer and financial supporters. During the Christmas festivities, Faith Independent Baptist Church organized a crusade from which 5 people gave their lives to the Lord, and 13 were baptized. He was able to participate at the first Bible school graduation in Togo. Out of the 6 students who graduated, 4 are already on the field. He is in need of a new vehicle to travel to other areas. Please pray for all their missionaries in Africa, specifically for the situation in Ivory Coast and Chad, and for the present peace in Liberia.
January 17, 2008 HANOVER—Dr. Curtis W. Young, IPM Vice President of Field Ministries shares with his prayer partners and supporters the blessings of being involved with the Deaf Ministry at his church Hope Baptist Church in Hanover, PA. In addition, Dr. Young praises the Lord for the opportunity to work with his wife Lori in the Field Ministries Department. Mrs. Young is the Executive Secretary and Dr. Young continues to minister as the Vice President of Field Ministries serving IPM National and North American missionaries around the world. Please pray for Mrs. Young while interpreting at the IPM’s Regional Conference in Dominican Republic from February 4 to 9. Pray for Dr. Young’s trip to Florida to train Brother Roberto-Jose Livioco, our new IPM Far East Regional Director from February 4 to 6. Pray for safety and wisdom for Dr. & Mrs. Young for their trip to San Antonio, TX, to participate in a Spanish Conference to be held February 23 to 29.
January 17, 2008 TOGO—IPM missionary Kwame Togbi-Wonyo reports that the first 3-day youth camp meeting at Abobo was held in July, it was a blessing and encouragement to the youth of the Zion Temple in Abobo. The next youth camp meeting is scheduled for July 2008. The 2007 Annual Convention of the Calvary Bible Baptist churches was held at Vogan for Easter weekend. A good number of their saints attended this convention. Also, Brother Kwame shares that the faithful women of the Calvary Bible Baptist churches held their 2nd Convention last July at Tsevie. They have been using the convention in two ways: to strengthen and encourage one another in the Lord, and to evangelize the unsaved women. Last June 12 converts were baptized at the twin churches-Ebenezer and Immanuel Temples. The Baptist Superior School of Theology started on September 3 2007, 10 pastors and 3 missionaries were in attendance.
January 17, 2008 NEPAL—IPM missionary L.S. shares about the teaching ministry in the school and assisting Brother S.H. in the church planting ministry. The Bible school is blessed with 33 young men and women and 5 teachers. Thanks to all the prayers and support the 1st graduation will be held on March 15 (Lord willing) for Nepali Medium. Please continue to pray for the students who attend, faculty and staff of the Bible school.
January 17, 2008 LEBANON—Brother F.M. shares the many blessings received through the Arab Outreach in his country. The Lord is blessing his people throughout this outreach. The publication outreach is going great, they were able to print 20,000 copies each of 2 new tracts. He also shares the wonderful news of the birth of B.M., mother and son are doing fine. Please continue to pray for the political situation in his country and for the other outreach needs.
January 17, 2008 HANOVER—Matthew Barfield, IPM International Missionary Evangelist, will be traveling to Iquitos, Peru invited by IPM missionary Carlos Gallardo, to minister in several villages along the Amazon River from January 17 to February 6. Brother Barfield is in good health condition and his doctors have given him the “green light” to go to Peru. Also please be in prayer for David Molina who will be translating for Brother Barfield in Peru. Brother Molina works with IPM South America Regional Director Ivan Alegria in Chile. Brother Barfield also shares the exciting family news that his wife is expecting their 4th child to be born in July 2008. Please pray for her and the baby during this pregnancy. Brother Barfield thanks all those who have prayed for his health and his family during the year 2007. There are many needs, but the need for prayer is greatest.
January 16, 2008 INDIA—In the tribal village of Barakhama alone, over 250 houses belonging to Christians were set on fire. They destroyed every single house and property in that village. May are still in the jungle and are not able to return to their villages. Please continue to pray for the many students who have graduated and are serving the Lord in establishing churches all across Orissa. More than 100 Oriya students are taking training and a good number will be graduating on March 10. Oriya missionaries are the best missionaries to reach their own people. SIBB&CS supports 67 pastors in a monthly basis. About 12 of their own pastors were jailed for 7 days and their churches were set on fire. They were recipients of brutal treatment, and now they have no place to worship. The people killed 300 believers from their church. The Lord is working greatly among the Oriya people, over 100 young men has come to know the Lord in another city.
January 16, 2008 INDIA—Please pray for the missionaries in Orissa, India under Dr. P.D. Cherian’s ministry. The news media did not bring out the exact nature of the persecution in Orissa. From first hand information from students who went home for Christmas and the pastors who are being supported by SIBB&CS. One of the students has a narrow escape with death. On Christmas Day, he preached in his church, in the morning of the 26th, the same church was set on fire. He also mentioned that the people were shouting, “give us power to kill Christians and burn their churches.” Over a period of 7 days, they went on a killing spree and killed more than three hundred Christians (Baptist and other denominations). They burn over 400 churches, set ablaze, and destroyed more than 1,000 Christian homes. They are very much in need of financial help. Please pray for them and their needs. Contributions for this ministry should be made payable to IPM, Inc. and sent to IPM, Inc., P.O. Box 337, Hanover, PA 17331-0337. Be sure to include a note designating “Cherian Orissa Emergency Fund.” Thank you for continuing partnering with us and our national missionaries around the world.
January 8, 2007 INDIA—Please pray for the land of Orissa, this is one of the northeastern coastal states of India and is prone to cyclones. In 1999, a devastating cyclone hit the land and killed over 8,000 people. Almost 95% are Hindus; born-again Christians may be 1/4 of 1%. The states of Gujarat and Orissa are known for persecuting Christians more than any other state in India. This is the very same state where Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two sons were burned alive in 1999.
December 27, 2007 HANOVER—As we come to the close of another year, we want to wish our prayer partners and financial supporters a wonderful and a Christ-centered 2008. Praising the Lord for past blessings, the IPM family (Missionaries, Staff, and Board of Directors) look forward to another year to reach every person in every culture around the world needing to hear His message of salvation.
December 26, 2007 PHILIPPINES—The North Mindanao Project (NMP) under the leadership of IPM missionary Glen Namoc reports for the third quarter period that, 40 people trusted Christ, many souls are being disciple and others are preparing to followed the Lord in baptism. This NMP includes church planters from around the Mindanao area, they have already planted 5 churches.
December 26, 2007 PHILIPPINES—IPM missionary Glen Namoc shares on the successful Mission Emphasis Week held in September 11-14, many attendees were challenged to pray and continue to labor in the Lord’s harvest. From July to October 2007 were reported 714 salvations, the gospel was preached through personal witnessing, bus terminal preaching, the children’s ministry, and Bible studies. Brother Namoc and his family wish their prayer partners and financial supporters a Merry Christmas and a Joyous 2008!
December 26, 2007 ANDAMAN ISLANDS—IPM missionary T.H. sends his greetings to his prayer partners and supporters. He also reports that the day of gospel meetings brought in 10 people in spite of the heavy rain. Brother and Mrs. H. were expecting the birth of a new baby on December 25.
December 26, 2007 INDIA—Dr. P.D. Cherian (founder and director of the South India Baptist Bible College & Seminary) and his family wish to all their prayer partners and financial supporters a Merry Christmas and a Joyous 2008! As this year is coming to a close Dr. Cherian reports that 186 people trusted Christ, and 38 followed the Lord in baptism from August to October 2007. During the month of November a number of believers followed the Lord in baptism. The building for the Texity Baptist Chuch was dedicated in the month of December. A new ministry was started among the Hindi-speaking people, many have come to trust Christ because of it. Please pray for their spiritual growth. Two more churches has been started in Tamil Nadu. Please pray for the financial needs of the college due to the inflation and the drop of the dollar.
December 20, 2007 PHILIPPINES—IPM missionary Roberto-Jose Livioco shares the blessing to have preached and teached at the Mindanao Evangelistic Institute, south the Philippines. He preached on “Imperatives for Fruitful Ministry” and “The Authority of Scripture”. He ministered to another IPM missionary Glen Namoc meeting with faculty and students of the school. The 18th Fundamental Bible Conference was held from October 23-26 in Metro-Manila, there were 350 delegates attending this conference, as a result the responses to the Word were truly encouraging.
December 19, 2007 BHUTAN—IPM missionary T.S. wishes you a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year in the Lord’s name. He reports that the outreach efforts are growing every day with new people and new places. He is the academic dean at the BTI which is in need to open a small library.
December 19, 2007 HONG KONG—IPM missionary C.W. shares the good news of one new believer who has been attending meetings faithfully. They also rejoiced with a young couple for the birth of their first baby, please pray that God will give them wisdom to raise to raise their child. There are possibilities to begin ministry in two cities, pray for safety as they travel.
December 12, 2007 BANGLADESH—Brother D.G.G. shares how God’s grace has blessed them concerning the ministry and personal health. There were many people trusting Christ as personal Savior, in addition, they built a small muddy house to serve as church. In another location people are requesting to establish a church in their village. For the first time, Agape Baptist Ministries was introduced, and a few people became members. He thanks God because membership has exceeded his expectations, they are building a small house to use as church for the Christmas celebration. Glory to God for His faithfulness and provision through many people.
December 7, 2007 HANOVER—IPM, Inc. held its Annual IPM Staff Symposium on December 3-5 in Hanover, PA. Mr. Jonathan Taylor son of Dorothy Taylor (PM Assistant to the President) made the presentation on “Critical Communication” on Tuesday December 4. It was very informative and gave the attendees opportunities to interact. Among the attendees were Dr. Kevin Callahan (President), Dr. Curtis W. Young (Vice President of Field Ministries), Mrs. Dorothy Taylor (Assistant to the President), Dr. Timothy B. Shorb (International Representative), Rev. Bill Bowen (Vice President of Church Mobilization), Mr. John Maziarz (Finance Director), Ms. Marta L. Galdamez (Administrative Assistant), Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Wolfe (Director of Education), Rev. Marvin Musick (Affiliated Evangelist), Rev. & Mrs. George Stouffer (Bible and Ministry Instructor), Rev. Norm Freeburg (Florida Representative), Rev. Donald Ploesser (Midwest Area Representative), Rev. & Mrs. Ric Hurd (Missionary Evangelist Southeast Area Representative), Rev. & Mrs. John Pisarcik (Mid-Atlantic Representative), Mr. & Mrs. Brent Smith (guests), Rev. & Mrs. David Wise (guests), Rev. & Mrs. Enrique Mejia (Caribbean Regional Director) from Dominican Republic, and Rev. Ruben Quiroz (missionary to Bolivia).
November 28, 2007 BOLIVIA—IPM missionary to Bolivia, Ruben Quiroz, shares that he is working toward his Masters of Theological Studies at the Louisiana Baptist University. Some of the courses will be Apologetics, Islamic Invasion, and Baptist History in the USA, please continue to pray on this matter. On January 7-11, 2008 summer camps are going to start, it is expected to have over 150 young people.
November 28, 2007 BOLIVIA—From August 24 through September 7, IPM missionary Ruben Quiroz, traveled to Bolivia to supervise the work and attend a Missions conference making plans to plant more churches. There were 10 new converts who followed the Lord in baptism. On his recent trip to Cochabamba, Bolivia, he visited a place called Pacata, and decided to plant a church after seeing 60 to 80 children and young people attended the evangelistic meetings, many received Christ as personal Savior. Brother Quiroz traveled to Mexico invited by one of his students from the Logos Bible Institute in Milton, FL., he had the opportunity to teach on “Principles and Practices of an Independent Fundamental Baptist Church.” 2 visitors made profession of faith as they attended the conferences.
November 28, 2007 HANOVER—IPM, Inc. will be having its annual Staff Symposium on December 3-5 in Hanover, PA. Mr. Jonathan Taylor son of Dorothy Taylor (PM Assistant to the President) will be making a presentation on Tuesday December 4. Representatives from Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina will be participating as well as Enrique Mejia (Caribbean Regional Director) from Dominican Republic, and Ruben Quiroz (missionary to Bolivia). We are looking forward a time of refreshing, fellowship and instruction from the Word of God.
November 28, 2007 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC—Enrique Mejia, IPM missionary and Caribbean Regional Director wishes to all grace, mercy, and peace from above as Christmas approaches. His wife Solanlly received recognition and awards at the end of her preparation to become a teacher and be used of God for His glory. Their daughter Sorec is a second grade student, she would like to study medicine when she finishes high school. This year, Brother Mejia’s sister in law Glennys trusted Christ as well as a young man, Pedro Johan. Brother Mejia is discipling 3 Haitian people who are getting ready for baptism.
November 28, 2007 BHUTAN—IPM missionary T.S.G. wishes to all his supporters a merry Christmas and prosperous new year. He reports that on September 2 a couple was baptized, the husband is one of the believers’ sons. He was a nominal Christian, but only after he married a Hindu woman did both of them come to trust Jesus as their Savior. On October 21 a boy was baptized and now attends church regularly.
November 21, 2007 HANOVER—IPM Vice President of Church Mobilization, Dr. Bill Bowen, reports on his recent trip to India preaching to 660 students in chapel and church services, he shares the need of a chapel, men’s dormitory and a Christian school building at the South India Baptist Bible College and Seminary. Dr. Bowen also traveled to Chile to minister to the Alegria family, he was delighted to be a part of the vision to reach more people for Christ.
November 21, 2007 CHILE—IPM missionary and South American Regional Director, Ivan Alegria, reports the inauguration of the new building for the church in Quilicura on October 6. The winter camp was well attended, Lorenzo one of the attendees writes: “….I came to realize many things that I needed to change….” Brother Ivan and his family praise the Lord for His faithfulness during their 20 years in ministry, please continue to pray for them and the wonderful ministry in Chile and surrounding areas.
November 21, 2007 GUATEMALA—IPM missionary Giovanni Avendano is reporting a new field ministry in the town of San Raymond, there are 4 families visiting the local church in Guatemala city. Brother Avendano will start a new church in San Raymond next year, the town has 30,000 people. The construction is going on, around 250 people attended an all-day tent meeting at the new church property to dedicate the grounds and give thanks to the Lord.
November 21, 2007 SPAIN—IPM missionary Manuel Rosa praises the Lord for His provision for continuing home schooling two of his daughters. On October 20, Loida and Maria Rosa followed the Lord in believer’s baptism, Brother Manuel had the privilege of baptizing them in their home church. On his last trip to Teruel he was able to give out tracts in Mora de Rubielos, a turistic town. Brother Manuel is helping in two Bible institutes (two different local churches), training nationals for the work of the ministry. Please pray for the beginning of a prison ministry in Teruel, and for a youth retreat scheduled for the first week in December.
November 21, 2007 TAIWAN—IPM missionary L.P. reports 37 souls saved at a summer camp in Hong Kong, there were 200 students in attendance. Brother P. had the opportunity to participate in a Bible institute graduation ceremony and the ordaining committee of a great man and house church leader. His wife D. travels to two areas in China and teach lessons three times at different ladies meetings. The adoption ministry has placed 5 children. Please continue to pray that the Lord will continue to bless the ministry in Taiwan.
November 20, 2007 HAITI—IPM missionary Lucien Saul wishes everyone Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year. The Lord has been faithfully supplying their needs and blessing the ministry through the offerings and prayers of believers. As a result of a tremendous blessing, 13 churches and stations were able to run VBS, in just one station 48 decisions for Christ were reported among the children. To run the Bible school for 153 preachers for an entire month requires great faith, wisdom and much prayer, especially in the matter of finances. The good news is that the school was a great success and they are debt free. The security wall remains a great need, it will help fight insecurity, thieves, loose animals, undesirable visitors, and so on. As the work is growing, the need for trained leadership is greatly revealed, Royden Saul (brother Lucien’s youngest son) is expecting to graduate in May 2008 and then join them in full time ministry. Brother Lucien lost one sister, one brother-in-law, and his older brother in less than 6 months but all of them knew the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior.
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