Thai Gram - December 2008

NEW CHURCH OPENED IN PUU PAA MAAN

We were privileged to be able to be a part of the celebration of the opening of a brand new church in central Thailand. The land was donated by a village leader. Saints from all over Thailand came to be a part of the dedication. Ten new believers were baptized in Jesus' name and it was reported that thirteen received the Holy Spirit!

Prayer Requests and Praise Reports

Prayer Requests

FromJim Crumacker (Kenya):
Please pray for our crusade in Bungoma, Kenya next week Dec. 11-14.

From Mervyn Miller (VFMA: Europe/Pacific):
Please pray for Marilyn Miller.

Marilyn and I will be leaving in about one hour to return to Mayo Clinic. On Tuesday as noted she had the Cardio-Version (shock procedure). Sadly it didn't work. Her heart came back into rhythm for about 5 minutes and returned to A-Fib. Her back and chest show the burn effects of the shock causing her added pain. Do keep her on your prayer list.

From Antonio Marquez (Costa Rica):
Please pray for Jessica Marquez.

I ask that everyone please keep my wife in prayer. On Wednesday night we were in the ER from 5 p.m. to after midnight. Today the family will be traveling back stateside on medical leave for the next few weeks. Many of our friends, here in Costa Rica, have called chain fasting and prayer for my wife. I ask that you pray that whatever might be found the matter with her be found quickly, so that she can be on her way to recovery. Pray for our journey to the states.

Praise Report

From Linda Reed (Middle East):
Just a note to let you know, Jaden got home today and was so excited she started running through the house. When she bends over, she still gets dizzy and she still has some balance problems; but God has truly touched her. She will need continued therapy to tackle the residual affects of the viral infection. At last word, the doctor told them it was viral meningitis. Thank God she is OK and recovering. Thank you for your precious prayers.

Prayer Requests and Praise Reports

Prayer Requests

From Linda Reed (Middle East):
Please continue to pray for our granddaughter, Jaden Reed.

Please forgive my delay in sending news about Jaden's health. She is still in the hospital. The doctors continue to rule out all kinds of diseases. However, they won't let her go home until the vomiting stops. It stopped for a few days and then started again. She is walking more in her little wobbly way. At present the only diagnosis the specialists can come up with is Cerebral Ataxia.

They believe a virus has affected the membrane surrounding the cerebellum, near the motor and balance areas, causing the various symptoms.

Our son, Brad Reed, is returning today from the Philippines after preaching Bro. Gamayon's anniversary service. He cut his trip short when Jaden's symptoms returned.

We don't understand why this is taking so long, but God does. That is really all that matters. In the meantime, please continue to pray for this dear family. They are doing such a great work, training and sending young men to workers' camps and other cities with this gospel. Your prayers will be their strength right now.

Thank you for all you are doing to cover this family - Brad, Vercinia and Jaden - with your precious prayers.

Missionary Prayer Focus for Wednesday, December 3, 2008: Jack and Michiko Coolbaugh (Thailand)

Missionary Prayer Focus for Thursday, December 4, 2008: Any Sawyer (Belize)

Missionary Prayer Focus for Friday, December 5, 2008: Antonio and Jessica Marquez (Costa Rica)

Missionary Prayer Focus for Saturday, December 6, 2008: Lonnie J. and Damarys Burton (Venezuela)

Missionary Prayer Focus for Sunday, December 7, 2008: Harry and Helen Scism (International Teaching Ministry)

Missionary Prayer Focus for Monday, December 8, 2008: Vic and Diana Votaw (Regional Evangelism, Asia)

Missionary Prayer Focus for Tuesday, December 9, 2008: Joey and Cristina Bir (Paraguay)

Missionary Prayer Focus for Wednesday, December 10, 2008: Dan and Debbie Barkley (Chile)

Missionary Prayer Focus for Thursday, December 11, 2008: Dan and Sherry Davis (South Africa)

Missionary Prayer Focus for Friday, December 12, 2008: Michael and Danan Benson (Central African Republic)

Missionary Prayer Focus for Saturday, December 13, 2008: Robert and Lisbeth Dame (Bolivia)

Missionary Prayer Focus for Sunday, December 14, 2008: Charles and Stacey Robinette (Austria)

Missionary Prayer Focus for Monday, December 15, 2008: Stephen and Candance Piercy (Philippines)

Missionary Prayer Focus for Tuesday, December 16, 2008: Marcus and Renee Brainos (France)

Missionary Prayer Focus for Wednesday, December 17, 2008: Patrick and Jean Groves (Sudan/Kenya)

Missionary Prayer Focus for Thursday, December 18, 2008: Mike and Miriam Sponsler (Argentina)

Missionary Prayer Focus for Friday, December 19, 2008: Shane and Dena Hayes (San Andres Island/Colombia)

Missionary Prayer Focus for Saturday, December 20, 2008: Jim and Latitia Robertson (Tanzania)

Missionary Prayer Focus for Sunday, December 21, 2008: Nathan and Tanya Harrod (Spain)

Missionary Prayer Focus for Monday, December 22, 2008: Paul and Stephenie Rivero (Costal Rica)

Praise Report

From Randy Adams (Togo/Benin/Gabon):
What wonderful things God had in store for the crusade in the city of Cotonou, Benin, held November 21st-23rd, 2008!

The special speaker was Missionary Randy Adams and services were held for 3 nights in the parking lot of Cotonou's main football stadium.

The churches of Benin had well canvassed the city and passed out some 100,000 pieces of literature prior to the crusade and thus, each night was well attended, with the attendance reaching 1,200.

Each person who attended a service received doctrinal tracts as well information on names and addresses of local assemblies throughout the country, and the harvest from these literary seeds will be seen in the coming months.

At least 75 people received the Holy Ghost, dozens came forward to be baptized in Jesus' Name, and there were testimonies of miracles. To Jesus Christ be all glory and honor!

From Rufus Parker (Asia Military Ministry/Japan):
I would like to thank everyone that prayed for Sister Parker, she has here voice back. Thank you so very much.

Pentecostals of Auckland, New Zealand Youth Camp Report

4 Baptized at POA Youth Camp...

The POA '180 degrees' Youth Ministry organized our annual Youth camp and the young people had a Holy Ghost filled time at the Steadfast Camp grounds at Piha, Waitakere.

There were over 40 young people in attendance and it was a time of learning biblical based leadership and team building.

Everyone had a great time of worship, prayer, fun, games and fellowship. There were special sessions on emotional healing and dealing with personal issues. Fun activities that taught the principles of trust, responsibility and team spirit. Our youth connected with the Lord and with one another in an amazing way.

Funds were raised during the POA Fun Fair in September to sponsor the young people. Everyone was thoroughly blessed!

4 young people gave their lives to Jesus and were baptized in Jesus' name.

There is much work to be done as the church continues onwards. Truly, we do not have much time on our hands.

To our friends everywhere, thank you for your prayers & encouragement. Your prayer support for the work of God in New Zealand is bearing great fruit!

Blessings,

Bro. Marshall