THE NICODEMUS PROJECT, GUATEMALA CITY
DECEMBER 2012
As
we close out November, this seemed to be a very appropriate prayer to
start off the month of December. It was taken from Compassion Net, a
prayer publication of the IMB. If you would like to sign up for the
Compassion Net, go to www.imb.org and then look under the “Pray”
section.
Prayer
for the month: "O God, when I have food, help me to remember the
hungry. When I have work, help me to remember the jobless. When I have a
home, help me to remember those who have no home at all. When I am
without pain, help me to remember those who suffer, and remembering,
help me to destroy my complacency. Bestir my compassion, and be
concerned enough to help. By word and deed, those who cry out for what
we take for granted. Amen." - Samuel F. Pugh
Thank
you for your gifts to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering which allows
the IMB missionaries to live and minister throughout the world!
Saturday,
December 1: As mentioned at the end of last month’s prayer letter the
Alabama team arrives today. After a mid afternoon lunch at their hotel
the team will go to Impacto Biblico to begin setting up for the VBS
activities. Pray that the activities would all come together as some
activities have been planned by the US team members and other activities
have been planned by the Guatemalans. Pray for a unity among all the
workers for the week. Praise God for all that He is going to coordinate
and do during the week.
Sunday,
December 2: Please pray for Doug Johnson, a missionary in Guatemala
with Kids Alive Orphanage. Recently, he was shot five times during a
robbery. He has made great improvements in his recovery however the
doctors have said that it will be a long recovery. Pray for his wife,
Sara, and their children. At times like these it is a reminder of the
healing power of prayer and the miracles which God can do.
Monday,
December 3: Today at 9:30 am Eastern Time the children will begin
arriving for a week of VBS activities at Impacto Biblico Church. Pray
that God would lead children and youth to the activities. Pray that the
translators would have clarity of mind and thought as they translate
the English into Spanish. Pray for a unity among all who are involved
in the week’s activities.
Tuesday,
December 4: For the most part the university students have completed
their exams and are finished for another semester. Pray specifically
for Roger and Gaby, two students who Carol communicates with regularly.
Pray that Gaby would be able to help with the team this week. Pray for
the spiritual growth of both Gaby and Roger. Pray for a time of prayer
walking which the team will do on the campus this week.
Wednesday,
December 5: Pray for Manuel this week as he works yet also wants to be
at the activities with the team. Pray that he would be able to
participate in a lot of the activities. Pray for Siomara as she leads
the VBS activities. Pray that she and the team members would have the
ideas, resources, and energy which they need for the week.
Thursday,
December 6: Thank you for praying Kaila and Josiah Macumber. Their
Geometry and Biology grades have improved. Pray that they would finish
well this semester.
Friday,
December 7: Today the team will be going to Antigua and then returning
tomorrow to Alabama. Pray that they would have safety in travels.
Pray for the relationships which have been formed with the nationals.
Pray for the seeds which have been planted during the week.
Saturday,
December 8: Please continue to pray for the Monday night Bible Study
group as they continue to study the Fruit of the Spirit. There has been
a good response and the ladies are working hard to be able to say the
10 verses all at once at the end of the study. Please pray that if any
of them have not accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior that they will
come to understand what that means and make a commitment to follow Him.
Sunday, December 9: Happy Birthday Helen Hardeman! Ephesians 2:10 says
“For
we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which
God prepared in advance for us to do.” May you have a day filled with
God’s blessings!
Monday,
December 10: Continue to pray for Noemi Macumber’s mom who is having
dialysis. A kidney transplant is not an option at her age, a young 75
years old. Thus she will have to continue dialysis. Continue to pray
that her body would have a good reaction to the dialysis.
Tuesday,
December 11: Pray for more pastors and others to recognize their need
for theological education and to commit to dedicating themselves to it.
Richard Cook and the seminary leaders are expecting students from
Honduras to start in the masters curriculum next year. Pray for the
partnerships that continue to form between seminaries in Guatemala,
Honduras, El Salvador, and Panama, and with Southwestern Seminary in
Fort Worth.
Wednesday,
December 12: Pray for the finances of Manuel and Siomara. They have
had several unexpected expenses to come up recently. Pray that they
would continue to put their trust in God to provide. Praise God for the
provisions He has provided for them.
Thursday,
December 13: Victoria, Jennifer, Joel, Marlo, Allison, and Jonathan are
all members of an ESL class which Noemi Macumber is teaching. They are
going through the book of Mark in their studies. Please pray
specifically for the salvation of Victoria and her daughter Jennifer.
Friday,
December 14: Carol Wilkinson will be going on Stateside Assignment in
April. After the stateside time she will not be able to return to
Guatemala per changes in the IMB organization. Pray for her as she
looks to finish well with the student ministry and pray for her as looks
to see what God has for her next. Pray that she would have wisdom in
the decisions which she makes.
Saturday,
December 15: Ellis and Judy Leagans thank you for your prayer support
as they continue to work on plans for after IMB retirement in June
2013. The death of Judy's mother in September has brought about more
uncertainty on where to settle since caring for her is not now in the
picture. So pray that they will know where to settle and also for
employment to supplement their retirement income.
Sunday,
December 16: Continue praying for Jeff Macumber as continues to learn
his job. Also pray for him as he works with the leadership of the
Baptist Convention in transferring properties to the Convention.
Monday,
December 17: As it has been mentioned before Jorge and Andrea are a
great help to the missionaries and to Jeff and George who work with them
in the mission office. Pray for Jorge and Andrea and their families.
Praise God for them and their loyalty and honesty and their hard work.
Tuesday,
December 18: Pray for Manuel’s health. He had surgery last month to
have a growth removed from behind his ear. He is recovering nicely from
that. Pray that he would continue to have a good recovery.
Wednesday,
December 19: Pray for Sharon Cook and the Wednesday group. They have
grown spiritually if not in numbers. Pray for Margarita, a member of
the group. Pray that she would heed Sharon’s request to turn the
cellphone off during the study. Pray for problems which she is having
with her teenage daughter and their relationship.
Thursday,
December 20: Ellis and Judy Leagans will be returning to Guatemala
January 9-22 to coordinate an America's Urban Cluster meeting which is
being held in Antigua. Please pray for them as they continue
preparations for various logistical and practical aspects of the meeting
which is to be attended by 38 IMB personnel from 15 countries.
Friday,
December 21: Pray for Walter, Delma, Walter Jr., Vivian, Inés, Efrén,
Dina, Jonathan, Andrea, Mario, and Katy who are receiving discipleship
classes from Jeff and Noemi Macumber. Pray that they would choose to
obey the Scriptures as they encounter new lessons to apply to life every
week. Pray for the spiritual growth of each one of them.
Saturday,
December 22: Guatemala City begins to shut down around this time for
the Christmas holidays. This coming week and Easter week are usually
the two weeks during the year when the city clears out as people travel
to other parts of Guatemala and throughout the world. Pray that those
who don’t know the true meaning of Christmas would come to know the true
meaning of Jesus Christ and his birth, life and resurrection.
Sunday,
December 23: Last month Carol Wilkinson had the opportunity to teach
at a Women’s Baptist Conference. One of the teachings was about sharing
your testimony. Pray that Carol and the ladies in attendance would
have a desire to share with others and would be attuned to the divine
appointments which God has for them.
Monday,
December 24-Monday December 31: Luke 2:11 “For to you is born this day
in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.” As we remember
and celebrate the love of God this Christmas season may we share it
with others. Use this last week in December to pray in whatever way God
leads you. Pray for the Nicodemus team as they continue to make plans
and have plans for the upcoming New Year. Pray for each other and
praise God that He knows each and every one who is reading the prayer
letter.
May you have a blessed Christmas week!
Thank you for your commitment to pray for the Nicodemus Team!
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