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PRAY FOR CHRISTIAN MISSION IN FAR EAST
Rev. Jaime Julian, director of the Christian Mission in the Far East
located in the Philippines, sends word of the unfortunate and
untimely passing of two pastors who served the mission.
Pastor Jess Julian, brother of the mission director, suffered from
cerebral malaria and died at the age of 48 leaving his wife, Mhila,
and three children. Jess was the acting District Missionary
supervising eight churches in the Cagayan Valley Province. Pastor
Jaime Julian states: Jess was a peacemaker. He was concerned for
everyone regardless of their religious affiliation. No wonder almost
the whole populace of the municipality where he resides came in
sympathy the day of his burial. He was a silent hero of faith.
Pastor Vergilio Malco passed away due to an enlargement of the
liver. He was not receiving regular medical checkups due to the
remote location of his mission assignment and the lack of available
transportation. He served three churches among the Mansaka tribe.
Pastor Vegilio was 38 years old and was survived by his wife, Ahdel,
and two children.
Additionally, Pastor Jaime has informed us that his wife, Erlinda,
suffered a mild stroke during the month of February. Please remember
this mission in your prayers during this difficult time.
Thank God, despite all of these trials, we still see God who is
over all- to guide and direct our lives. Partners, thank you for you
are there to embrace and encourage us in our lowest times and make
us feel that you love us. We feel strong and healed. God bless
everyone! . . . Rev. Jaime Julian
Further information regarding the ministries of CMFE is available on
the NACCC website: www.naccc.org
Missions
International Missions
Philippines
Messages of encouragement may be sent via email to the mission at:
cmfei@info.com.ph
DENTAL CLINIC IN ARGENTINA
The Asociacion Civil Cristiana Congregational, the Argentine
Mission, would like to open a dental clinic. Dr. Mario Krause, who
is a dentist and current member of the mission board, would serve
the clinic. Initially, the clinic would be open one day per week.
The mission has requested the following support:
$1,900 for equipment. Dr. Krause is able to purchase used - but
quality - items necessary to equip a basic clinic.
$250 - $300 per month for the purchase of supplies and operating
costs.
$200 per month salary for the dentist.
Once operational, the mission will review the need for extending
days and hours of operation required to adequately serve mission
clients. Please consider supporting this ministry of the Argentine
Mission both prayerfully and financially.
Some of the many children served by the Argentine Mission
Every dollar given for missions,
goes to missions!
Donations
to the Missionary Society may be made payable to the NACCC and sent
to:
NACCC
PO Box 288
Oak Creek, WI 53154
Please include
the designation for your gift. Thank You
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NACC BUILDING INFESTED WITH
TERMITES
The home of Rev. Ernanie and Awit Castillo, directors of the
National Association of Congregational Churches in the Philippines,
has received structural damage as a result of termite infestation.
The Castillos home also serves as the headquarters of the mission.
Pastors and mission workers, from outlying provinces, stay at the
office headquarters for conferences or while doing mission business
in Manila. Renovation and repair to the building will be completed
by a friend of the mission at a cost of $13,000. Any financial or
prayerful assistance offered by friends of the mission would be
greatly appreciated. Please designate financial gifts NACC Building
Reconstruction.
INDIAN TRAILS UPDATE
Dr. Thomas Gossett, director of the Indian Trails Mission, believes
a spirit of revival is taking place in Mexico. The Senderos de
Misiones Program, through Indian Trails, works to provide spiritual
and leadership training for indigenous churches located in Mexico.
Qualified workers are ready and standing by to take the "Good News"
to areas where no churches exist. Indian Trails has successfully
established pastors and Gospel workers within the interior of Mexico
and with the Indian nations.
Indian Trails is pleased to announce the opening of the Senderos de
Misiones Ministry Training Center in the fall of 2004. The facility
will be located in Naco on the US/Mexico border. The center will
offer Biblical training for students who have been recommended by
local churches for leadership. The curriculum utilized will be
intensive, specialized, and offer accelerated ministry training
including:
Ethics and Conduct
Praise and Worship
Prayer
Ministering Arts
English and Other Languages
Old and New Testament Survey
Homiletics
Hermeneutics
Systematic Theology
Scriptural Symbolism and Typology
Evangelism
Additionally, the center will host pastor, teacher, and layperson
seminars; ministering through the arts events; community outreach
programs; praise and worship conferences;
missionary conventions; and evangelistic revivals.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Teachers, ministers, and lay persons are needed to spend 10 to 30
days at the center to work with students. Accommodations will be
available on the US side of the border for minimum cost. (It will be
necessary to have your own support.) Motels are available within 15
minutes of the center. Interested volunteers may contact the
Mission directly at:
Indian Trails Missions
803 W. Main Street
Payson, AZ 85541-4721
Office: (928) 474-1620 Fax: (480)
837-5955
Email:
itmission@aol.com
Website:
www.indiantrails.net
Partners are Needed: The
following construction costs are for your prayerful consideration:
Phase I - Living Quarters
Phase II - Restrooms
Phase III - Belin Memorial Chapel,* classrooms, and reception
center. *The funds received for the chapel were a gift in
memory. If you are interested, it is possible to donate the cost of
a room or project as a namesake for you, your family, or ministry.
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May/June 2004