August 2008: Grace Ministries Around the World


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In Africa - Dr. Sam Vinton, executive director of Grace Ministries International, left for Tanzania on July 22. During his 16 days in the country, he will be meeting with GMI missionaries and the Tanzania Grace Church leaders and teaching a seminar for pastors and their wives. On August 8, he will travel to Malawi with Steve Sherman and three Tanzanian church leaders where he will visit some of the new churches in the southern part of Malawi. From the 12th to the 16th of August, he will take part in the All Africa Grace Leadership Conference which will be led by Pastors Ken Parker and Gary Leyendecker. Pray for safety and the blessings of the Lord on all who attend the conference. Dr. Vinton is scheduled to arrive back in the States on August 17.

Praise from Uruguay - Ricki Anne Zanella writes: "We are excited to see how 'Project Jeremiah' has the youth motivated to know God more, live His Word, memorize books of the Bible and verses, and serve others. They are working towards a mission trip to Bolivia. Our greatest desire is that this project will be used by God to mark their lives in a way that changes their lives forever...committed and conformed to Christ."

Titus and Kristy Lloyd - Praise the Lord that Titus and Kristy and family are scheduled to leave for Zambia on September 2, the Lord willing. Pray that they will arrive safely and settle quickly into their new ministries.

Advances in Bolivia - Talo Vergara is excited to see the way a missionary heart is slowly growing among the Bolivia churches. The "Jesucristo Vive Church" in Santa Cruz has been doing an evangelistic outreach in a small village two hours away for the past year. Recently many people from the church conducted a three-night evangelistic campaign and it was great to see God working there. Talo and several other pastors did the preaching at night, and during the day they visited the villagers' homes where they were able to share the Gospel. Please pray for this outreach as a church plant is envisioned in the future.

Returning to Congo - Bill and Sue Vinton thank the Lord that Laura finished her tenth grade at Rift Valley Academy in Kenya and had a good and safe trip to Grand Rapids as she flew by herself for summer vacation. Pray for Bill and Sue as they make final preparations to return to Congo on September 10, the Lord willing.

WCGB Radio - Recently one of WCGB's programmers had a "chance" encounter with Roberto, a man who manages a small mall parking lot in Ponce. When Roberto heard the programmer's radio tuned to WCGB he said he has been listening to the station faithfully for five years and wanted to know how he could contribute financially to the station. PTL for the way His Word touches lives through WCGB.

Tanzania Camp Report - PTL for the 75 campers who placed their trust in the Lord Jesus Christ during the three camps led by Brook Seekins. PTL for the growth seen in the counselors. Pray that they will develop into good leaders in our churches.

Northside Grace Home Church (Australia) - PTL that the ministry team of the new group in North Sydney has been given permission to set up a table in the huge Westfield Shopping Mall in Hornsby. This future outreach will aid in getting information about the church and free New Testaments into the hands of many people of the area. Pray for this outreach.

Update from Puerto Rico - Praise the Lord for doubling the number of campers this summer from last year. Pray for Jon Marshall and his colleagues as they follow up on the campers this fall. PTL for the ministry of Alex Gulart in the barrio with John Cox and for the three girls who believed on the Lord Jesus. Pray especially for these girls who do not have a good home situation.

Good News from Carl Moyer - Carl Moyer (Zambia) wants to thank all who prayed for him. He is feeling normal again and able to carry a full load. He asks for prayer for the missionary conference that will be held in Kabwe the first week of August and for him and others who will be going to Malawi on August 11 for a special conference.

Container Has Arrived - After seven months of frustrations and even despair about the possibility that the 40-foot container shipped last fall to Tanzania from Grand Rapids was lost, stolen or destroyed, the container was delivered in Sumbawanga. While many things were broken and lost (photocopiers, computers, electric keyboards, and other supplies), Chad Zuber is praising the Lord that many supplies did arrive safely and are already being used. Chad wants to express his thanks to all who gave and prayed for this project.

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