Next, a Grace Ministries International missionary is asking that believers pray for a quick solution for the social crisis in Bolivia. The situation remains tense due to the conflict between government forces, coca growers, peasants, and teachers. The clash has left major highways blocked, making inter-city transportation and moving of food supplies very difficult. Please pray that God will work in the hearts of the leaders of the various factions. Pray, too, for the testimony of God’s people during this time.
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A mission group is watching the Middle Eastern tensions with anticipation.
Evangelism could expand greatly as a new Spanish translation of the New Testament is going to press. World Bible Translation Center’s Brian McLemore says this translation is unique. “It is written in a very easy to read level. Someone who has a very limited religious experience or little education would have no trouble understanding the basic truths of Jesus Christ. We have made a good effort to try to make this a fresh contemporary language that speaks with today’s Spanish.” According to McLemore this translation will not only help with evangelism in Central and South America, but also North America. “I really see, for Mexican Americans and many other different Hispanics who live in America, this is a way to stay in touch to be able to communicate in their heart language. We even plan in the future to bring out an English-Spanish parallel.”
Elsewhere, the campaign for Haiti’s presidency and nine senate seats is underway in an election expected to see Jean-Bertrand Aristide returned to power. However, the problem is that the people have little or no confidence in their government. Medical Ambassador International’s John McWilliam says many are disillusioned. “There’s really a pervasive, negative spirit in Haiti. This is one of the big problems is that they’ve not seen anything happen positive for helping with their own needs for so long that people have a very negative attitude. Of course, we’re trying to counter this by training and teaching them and helping them.” McWilliam says their work focuses on community health evangelists, and needs support. “Pray for the training team. Voodoo is very strong in Haiti. There’s a tremendous spiritual warfare going on in that country.”
Christians are headed for Nigeria to bring the hope of the Gospel.
Next, Ramabai Mukti Mission’s David Scott is in India not only for an international conference, but also to get news on the work of their mission. Mukti continues to renovate and expand their facilities in India. A long overdue face-lift and renovation has been completed for the Poinsettia Family to help them more effectively further their ministry. Construction is also underway for the three new Mukti Expansion Homes. Please pray for their workers’ safety, as some of the areas where Mukti works are experiencing much persecution.
Middle East hostilities can’t overshadow the hope of the Church.
Yugoslavia’s Christians pray for a peaceful solution to the rising tensions.
