The following prayer
requests were submitted to LCMS World
September 1
Missionary Kids (MKs)
Approximately 19 MKs attend college in the
September 2
Claude and Rhoda Houge,
The Houges
conduct in-service training of national pastors and teach students at the
Evangelical Lutheran Seminary in
September 3
Navy Chaplain David Otten,
David
serves sailors in Destroyer Squadron 28. In days of strenuous training and
demanding schedules, pray for David’s ministry to the squadron staff, its
sailors and its families. Birthdays:
Nathan
September 4
Thank God for the many mission
societies and other partners offering to work with LCMS World Mission to share
the Good News about Jesus with 100 million unreached people in
September 5
Severe Acute Respiratory
Syndrome (SARS)
The effects of SARS have been
far-reaching in some LCMS mission fields, including the disruption of normal
daily activities. Please pray for containment of the virus that has claimed so
many lives. Pray that God will protect the health of missionaries working in
regions where SARS is a concern. Birthday:
September 6
LCMS World
Pray that God will bless LCMS
mission efforts throughout the world, that in spite of budget restraints, our
church body will actively support mission endeavors. Pray that through the
power of the Holy Spirit, the LCMS will be mobilized to share the Gospel in all
communities. Birthday: Dale Saville,
September 7
David and Joyce Erber,
David teaches at the Jonathan Ekong Memorial Lutheran Seminary in Obot
Idim, training others to serve The Lutheran Church of
Nigeria. Please pray for the Erbers as they train
pastors and evangelists in
September 8
College Seniors
Pray for those students in
college who are entering their final year of school. May the Lord continue to
bless their studies and education experience. May He
also guide and direct them as they have many decisions to make about the future
and where they might serve the Lord.
September 9
Emily Martens,
Emily has joined the team in
September 10
Robert and Betty Holste,
The Holstes
are serving in their fourth volunteer missionary assignment. Praise God for
their continued service and dedication to His mission and ministry. Pray that
they will be blessed with good health and strength as they work with the Thai
people to bring them the love of Jesus Christ.
September 11
World Peace
Pray for President Bush and
other world leaders as they continue to strive for peace and stability
throughout the world. Pray that the hearts of those who are obstacles to
lasting peace will be transformed by the Holy Spirit and that their ears will
be open to the Word of Jesus Christ.
September 12
Holly Singleton and Joy Stuhr,
Holly and Joy are new
volunteer missionaries teaching English-as-a-Second Language classes in
September 13
Many unreached people groups
in
September 14
Charles Burnett,
Chuck serves as an
English/Bible teacher at
September 15
Army
Chaplain Joe Ed Pederson,
Joe is
the
September 16
International Educators
Throughout the world, there
are 96 LCMS international educators serving in Christian schools. Please pray
for these teachers as they develop relationships with students and families in
various cultural settings.
September 17
Glenn and Susan Fluegge,
Glenn serves as the director
of the seminary and training center for French-speaking church leaders in
September 18
The new CISS school building’s
dedication celebration begins today. In four years, the school has developed
into an influential international school. Please pray that the facilities will
be a blessing for the students, faculty and community. Birthdays: Chaplain
James Puttler,
September 19
Beautiful Feet
Ask God to bless the upcoming
Beautiful Feet Mission Conference for Lutheran college students as preparations
for this national conference increase. Pray for safe travel and enthusiastic
participation at this October event to be held at
September 20
Morris and Jean Olson,
Morris handles many logistical
details for volunteer and career missionaries in
September 21
Wendy Armington
and Reid Weber,
Wendy and Reid have joined the
volunteer missionary team in
September 22
Four new volunteer
missionaries have just arrived in
September 23
A partner church of the LCMS
since 1959, the
September 24
Michael and Catherine Tanney,
Mike is working to plant a
church in the city of
September 25
Missionary
Recruitment
Please
lift up the efforts of LCMS World Mission as it recruits another group of
volunteer and career missionaries for terms of service beginning next summer.
Pray that God will open the hearts of many to consider missionary service, and
that the efforts of the staff will be effective in encouraging them to serve.
Birthday: Chaplain Jonathan Shaw,
September 26
Frank Durtschy,
Frank is volunteering to be a
house parent for six months at an orphanage in
September 27
Air
Force Chaplain Gary Piepkorn, Onizuka
Air Station,
September 28
Kenneth and
Janice Boudreau,
Ken, the former Director of
the Volunteer Youth Ministry program in
September 29
David Ernst,
David is a volunteer
agricultural missionary in
September 30
Returning Volunteer
Missionaries
Several volunteer missionaries
have returned from serving in long-term assignments. Please pray for these
missionaries as they continue to serve Jesus Christ in a new capacity. Praise
God that they were able to serve and touch the hearts of many around the world.
Note: Visit the LCMS World Mission Web site for
a complete birthday calendar of all St. Louis LCMS World Mission staff.