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Nov. 23, 2001 I was
able to share the good news today at a private language institute and give
New Testaments to about 25 students who had never seen a Bible with
their own eyes. With the help of the Gideons, these students now
have a copy of the NT and an evangelistic tract which shares with them how
to become a follower of Jesus Christ. Perhaps this good news can also be
posted in the appropriate place on the website, so that our supporters can
continue praying for this ministry within the context of English classes
at the institute.
Blessings to you-
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Nov. 20, 2001 This
week, Nov. 20-23 and next week Nov. 27-30 Dr. Charles Brock (retired
IMB missionary) will be leading two very important Church Planting
Conferences in the cities of Vladivostok and Ufa, Russia. Over 230
Russian pastors, church planters, and lay persons are expected to
attend. This is a wonderful opportunity to give a great boost to church
planting in the Russian Far East and Ural Mountain areas. Following last
year's conference in Surgut (Western Siberia), that region led the Russian
Baptist Union in
new church starts for 2001!
Pray for Dr. Brock's stamina and teaching and that the Holy Spirit
would fall on those attending with a great passion for church planting in
the coming weeks and months.
Pray for timely travel connections, as the Russian winter is
already starting to set in.
Pray that the conference participants will embrace the principles
of Dr Brock's teaching not because it something 'new' or 'American', but
because it is firmly rooted in biblical teaching and apostolic tradition.
Pray for all the logistical arrangements to flow smoothly...such a
conference requires some planning to deal with much preparation in another
culture.
We hope to let you know in coming weeks thru word and
photo about the
conference proceedings.
Thanks for your intercession and worship of the King of Kings!"
Chris |
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Nov. 14, 2001. Last
Saturday and Sunday in a small town named Blagoveschensk, many
evangelicals gathered and showed the Jesus film, performed a Christian
concert, and shared the good news. Approx 300 inquirers attended
during the two days. 70 of them indicated on response cards that they had
either received Christ as personal Savior, wanted to participate in a
bible study, or wanted further information.
Will you rejoice and continue praying that God would
help the local believers follow-up on these special events? We are
praying God would start new bible studies from the inquirers, and that new
churches would be formed, in addition to further new believers coming into
the kingdom. The local missionary who works in Blagoveshensk is named
Nail (Na-EEL). His picture is posted
on the website.
Also, we received word yesterday that the IMB
trustees approved Larry and Josie Moon to come join our team some
time next year. We would like to have that good news also posted where
appropriate. We need folks to pray for Josie, as she is a Filipino and
awaiting naturalization as a US citizen. Because of the recent attacks in
US, many foreigners such as Josie are coming under closer scrutiny than
before, in addition to longer-than-normal bureaucratic waiting.
Pray for the Lord to move in His sovereignty
to overcome any unnecessary red tape that would hinder Larry and Josie's
timely move to join us here in Ufa.
Rejoicing!
Chris
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November 3, 2001
Dear Friends
30 Days of Prayer to Focus on Muslim World` It wasn't long ago that
the thought of reaching the Muslim world with the gospel was considered
not just difficult, but impossible. Today, there is faith in the hearts of
Christians around the world that this is possible. In
fact, it is happening before our very eyes. People are meeting Jesus
Christ personally everyday. Christians are witnessing to Muslim neighbors
and friends and are going into the mission fields. Many churches and
prayer cells are asking how to pray for - and reach - the Muslim world.
From November 17 to December 16 - which coincides with the Muslim fast of
Ramadan - 20 million Christians worldwide will pray and fast for the
Muslim world.
The many distribution centers of 30 Days Muslim Prayer Focus booklets
report that there is an overwhelming interest for this year's prayer
event. Orders are pouring in for the booklets and for materials on
contemporary Islam and how to witness effectively to Muslims. Let your
faith rise to this cause as we begin November 17 to pray and fast. E-mail
others and get your church involved. Spread the news as widely as
possible. We have a marvelous window of opportunity to pray and see God's
will for the lost be answered. Prayer is a key and a ministry we all need
to concentrate on right now. Basic information on the 30 Days Muslim
Prayer Focus can be found at <http://www.hfe.org/prayer/ramadan/30days.htm>.
Here you will also find a list of the global distribution offices for 30
Days booklets for adults and children. Information on contemporary Islam
can be found at <http://answering-islam.org>.
We are convinced that God is doing miraculous things among
adherents of Islam all around the world, in order to bring them to saving
faith in Jesus Christ. I also believe He wants to do the same among the
Muslim peoples of Bashkortostan. Jesus is well-respected within Islam and
its holy book, the Koran. As we pray for eyes of Muslims to be opened
to Jesus as Savior, opportunities will arise for evangelism and
church-planting. We have a dream to see 700 new house/apartment churches
to spring up in Bashkortostan by 2007. Will you help make this vision
become reality by partnering with us in prayer? Take just a moment to
sign up for the daily e-mail version of the 30 Days Prayer Guide, which
will be released daily from Nov 17-Dec 16. Also, we encourage you to get
copies of the print version of the prayer guide. Click on the first link
above to find information for ordering copies for your family, bible study
groups, mission groups, etc. Use the guides during private/corporate
times of worship. God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied
in Him. Find satisfaction in Him as you intercede for the Muslims of
Bashkortostan and the rest of the world.
Contact Info so that folks/churches/groups can order the print
version of the 30 Days Prayer Guide
NORTH AMERICA - English & Spanish (will send globally)
PO Box 26479,
Colorado Springs, CO 80936-6479, USA
FAX: 1-719-380-0936
Email: WCNNews@aol.com
http://www.ywam.org/prayer and
check
http://www.ywam.org/books/centasia for the latest advocacy tool /
prayer guide highlighting Central Asia - "Praying Along the Silk Road"
Thanks and blessings to you-
Chris & Eileen Carr
IMB Strategy Coordinators for Bashkortostan
Chris,Eileen,Nathan,Timothy, & Heather Carr
011-7-3472-54-27-14
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