Archive for April, 2010

Peru

April 28, 2010

Pray for Bishop William & Judith Godfrey in pastoral oversight of the diocese, and for three auxiliary missionary bishops, for growth in each of their regions. Remember too the seminary training for ministry and leadership, praying for both students and teachers. Pat Blanchard praises God for the new building they have for the Shalom project. [...]

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Home Sweet Home!

April 28, 2010

Bishop Ken Clarke and Jordan Wilson (Red Box Volunteer) are now safe and well at home after several days of travel chaos. Praise God.

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Paraguay

April 27, 2010

Pray for David Orritt as he organises Mission Paraguay 2010. As you can imagine there are numerous logistical and practical issues to be sorted. Dave as we call him at SAMS Ireland is a valued friend so pray for Gods peace to be upon him in a rich and discerning way.   Caroline Gilmour-White asks [...]

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Paraguay

April 27, 2010

Chris Hawksbee in the Chaco shares about his agricultural work: We are progressing well with the projects I’m helping with. In March we started with strengthening beekeeping in three communities, and next week we get the cash advance to start the fencing for two cattle projects. Please pray for a possible interview being arranged for [...]

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Argentina

April 23, 2010

Suffragan Bishop, Nick and Catherine Drayson have posted some more photos of their life and surroundings on www.picasaweb.google.co.uk/catleti. Nick is taking a final trip into the forest before they leave for six weeks, for some meetings in Montevideo and Buenos Aires en route to Europe. As always Nick and Catherine appreciate your thoughtful prayers for [...]

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Jordan Update

April 23, 2010

Thank you to you all for your prayers – God is certainly answering them!   Jordan and her friend (Zuzi) had been told that it might be next week before they could get out of Madrid – by plane, bus or train!   On Wednesday morning they went back to the bus station and two [...]

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Annaghmore BTN team reflections through song!

April 21, 2010

The Annaghmore visit to Argentina is a good example of an evolving story. The local parish had been supporting SAMS for generations, but the relationship had become more personal with 2 Argentineans’ being placed in the parish as part of the SAMS FUSION programme. When the local church in Argentina requested help to build a [...]

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Interview with the Bishop of Chile

April 21, 2010

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Update on Jordan Wilson’s travel situation.

April 20, 2010

Jordan is now stranded in Madrid.  There is no sign of any Navy boat home and no flights for several days to come. Thankfully Jordan is now in a group of 4 so she has plenty of company and her mum was able to send money via the Western Union Office in Madrid airport which she [...]

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Bolivia

April 20, 2010

Pray for Bishop Frank & Shawnee Lyons for God’s vision in meeting the challenges faced by the diocese. Praise God for the return of Raphael & Michelle Samuel to Bolivia after two years back in Singapore. Pray for Lico & Rosa Bascuñán pastoring the two congregations in Santa Cruz and seeking to bring practical help [...]

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