Missions - Grace Community Church

SAMI & CHULI FIGUEIRIDO IN SPAIN SERVING WITH THE GREAT COMMISSION	Pastor Sami is one of the newer missionaries, introduced to Grace through the Spiveys who led him to Christ during their years of missionary work in Spain. Sami is now shepherding a group of believers. His priority is teaching the Word and discipling several men on a one on one basis. The flock is young in their faith. They would ask for prayers that they encourage others to a strong relationship with Christ, that they are servants, meek and humble. Their church includes a diverse group with some who are Spaniards, some from Brazil or Cuba. Some formerly involved in witchcraft and drugs and others from Christian backgrounds. We are excited to be involved in Spain again.

Paul & Marty Clark Scripture Union - Peru	Paul is the General Director of Scripture Union in Peru. reaches out to boys and girls and their families through six ministries: Bible, Use, Camps, Schools, the Deaf, Street Boys, and Medical. Through teaching Christian Values in the schools, S.U. is expanding into 20 of the 24 departments in the country. Marty helps him in coordinating the different areas. Prayer Needs: Wisdom in making decisions and keeping in good health.

Mike & Nancy Elwood Greater Europe Mission Budapest, Hungary	Mike is national coordinator of activities of Greater European Mission for the country of Slovenia. Since he is based in Budapest, Hungary, he often makes the five hour drive to Slovenia. His main focus is pastor and leadership development of the local churches. Nancy continues to assist with the education of other missionary children through the SHARE program. Steve is enrolled at Taylor University. *Prayer Needs:* To meet the needs of family as well as the pressing demands of their ministry.

Forrest & Kristina Hendrix Greater Europe Mission - Lativa	Forrest is involved with the training and support of local pastors as they plant and develop churches in Latvia. He teaches classes in church leadership for local lay ministry and Bible studies for local church leadership. His group is involved with a church plant core group in Ilguciems. He is also involved with the development of a training center in east Latvia. Prayer Needs: Safety and health of the family. Kristina as she home schools family.

John & Lynn Lehn Greater Europe Mission - Serbia	John and Lynn are seeking to train, equip, and encourage the leaders of the Yugoslav church. They conduct marriage building workshops to help produce strong families. This is also useful for evangelism. They lead neighborhood bible studies and children's bible clubs. John also teaches summer English courses. Prayer Needs: Protection and bold witness of the believers in the very dangerous region of Kosovo. Fruit from evangelism efforts.

Bill & Pam Maxey Seamen for Christ Savannah, Georgia	The Port of Savannah is a great place to let the world come to you. Each day hundreds of merchant marine sailors from many, many nations dock here to lad and unload cargo. Bill does direct evangelism by boarding the ships and presenting the gospel to whoever will listen. He overcomes language barriers by use of tracts, card talks, cassette tapes and Bibles. They often invite sailors to their home and have developed deep relationships with some sailors who visit Savannah often. Prayer Needs: Boldness, discernment, and wisdom. That the Lord will continue to supply materials and resources to meet the needs of the sailors.

Julius & Rachel Murgor African Inland Church Harvesters International Pokot Outreach - Kenya	The Pokot tribe are a largely forgotten and disenfranchised people existing in the deserts of Kenya. They are mostly nomadic. Julius is the first Pokot to receive formal education abroad. Grace, Harvesters, and Julius have been very active in the establishment of mission stations with deep wells to provide a water supply to enable people to settle nearby. Several work teams have gone to Pokot from Grace to assist with this critical work. Julius is truly remarkable servant of the Lord. Prayer Needs: Water, water, water, living water.

Sam & Rachel Paulson Pioneers Hyderabad, India	The Lord has given me and my wife Rachel an opportunity to serve Him in the great needy country of India. From the very beginning of our ministry in 1980, the Lord burdened us to reach the unreached people in our country. We started our ministry by door to door visitation, street meetings and prayer centers. In 1985 we realized that we alone cannot do this great ministry and we began to train men and women. With limited resources we started recruiting men and women for this great task. By late 1990's the Lord has given a team of evangelists and we began to labor among the unreached people. We began to face more and more persecution as we began to go deep into the villages and tribal people. In spite of many threats and physical harm to our teams we kept our burden before the Lord and our dear friends like Grace. As our friends began to uphold us in prayers and support, the Lord began to show us open doors and various opportunities. The Lord blessed the ministry and we started two Christian schools to meet the spiritual and educational needs of the neglected children who spend their time laboring in the fields and in difficult circumstances. AS we started these schools we have received much resistance from the local people. But the Lord slowly opened the hearts of the people and they began to send children to our schools. We began to share the message of Christ through moral teachings and VBS and other activities. We praise the Lord for this opportunity to meet the children and their families. We also began to receive more and more applications for the Bible training. With the payers and commitment of the church family of Grace we began to expand our facilities in a spacious location outside Hyderabad. Grace has been a great blessing for our lives as the leadership has accepted Rachel and me with open arms and showed their willingness to our sending church. We rejoice in the Lord for the faithful prayers and support of Grace Community Church and its leadership. With your faithful prayers and support we are confident to reach new heights in touching the hearts of people with the love of Christ.

Isaac & Longina Salcedo Scripture Union - Peru	Issac Salcedo is an itinerant pastor who lives at the 12,000 foot level of the Andes mountains in central Peru. He travels from village to village, often on foot, planting and nurturing local churches. He has been in constant danger from terrorists in that region, yet he boldly continues to serve the Lord. Prayer Needs: Isaac's safety as he travels in this very rugged territory and for protection from terrorists.

Buddy & Susan Spivey SERVING AMONG THE USA HISPANIC COMMUNITY	The Spiveys served for 20 years in Spain but now reside in Tennessee where they have numerous opportunities to meet with Spanish speaking Christians and many seekers. They ask that you pray that Christ will bring those across their paths both here and in Mexico and Spain that have open hearts. Buddy continues to do radio broadcasts in Spain and spend time with the church there. They do studies with many Spanish speaking Christians and many seeking the Lord.

Paul & Genella Versluis Baptist Mid-Missions/ Special Ministries - Asia Grand Rapids, MI	Paul is a veteran missionary, having spent most of his life working in India. Paul's vision has been equip the local church to spread the gospel among their own people. He has also been a vital part of Bibles International as they publish and translate the Bible for those people who have yet to receive the Bible in their own language. Paul and Glenella are now retired, but still spread the gospel . Prayer Needs: For health and financial needs.
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