Post-earthquake Praise and Prayer Service

Since our church building was damaged in the earthquake, we met outside on the front porch of the church with some extra improvised shade. The emphasis was praise and prayer. A group of well over 120 people participated in a time of worship that moved our hearts. Service is our church DNA so we are already mobilized to provide assistance and care to those around us who need it. So far we learned that 15 church families have been forced to abandon their homes because they are totally or partially destroyed and deemed unsafe. Pray for those who are in need and for those who serve. Remember that you can help by donating through Baptist Bible Fellowship International either online or by mail (PO Box 191 Springfield, MO 65801 or bbfimissions.com). Contact us if you need more information.

May 2015 Prayer Report

We have been working with our church in Manta, Ecuador to get two new ministries off the ground. These are outreach and service ministries designed to put “Love in Action” around our church and community.

One of these is called Bolsas de bendición, (Bags of Blessing). Women of the church make small diaper bags, receiving blankets, and bibs. They fill the bags with other needs for newborns. Then they visit maternity clinics and local hospitals to give these gifts to moms of newborns, to pray with the mothers, and share some loving kindness. Doors have already opened for sharing God’s love and the message of the Gospel. One of the local clinics has invited the women’s group for weekly visits to speak to needy moms.    

 The church has also started a food pantry. The ministry is called Bendecidos para bendecir, (Blessed to Bless). Needy families are invited to receive a generous amount of 20 to 25 basic food items once each month. On May 3, we served our first group of 20 households. Besides food, our clients receive an evangelistic message, personal prayer and counseling, and a warm, loving welcome from those who serve. Both givers and receivers experience immense joy!

Please pray that these ministries and other service and outreach projects would bring a spiritual harvest. We would be very grateful for any special monetary donations that you may be led to give for these projects. Please contact us to find out how to be a partner with our church in putting “Love in Action” in Manta.