This week has been a special blessing to each of those who were able to attend the annual missionary conference of the Berean Bible Institute.  The three missionaries from Colombia challenged the attendees with the need of the gospel among unreached people groups of the world.  The emphasis remained firmly on those who have never heard of Christ.  The final evening the pastor directing the service asked those who wished to become involved in missions to make that decision public.  Thirty men and women made that decision to serve the Lord.  Many were students from the Bible institute; others have not started their studies yet.

What are the locations where missionaries are needed?  Let me share these places with you.  Pray for these:

1.      Chillanes is a town with no bible teaching church.  Two missionaries are working there but no church yet.

2.      Milagro de Dios is another location within Ecuador where one family desires to begin a witness for Christ.  Several students are visiting, evangelizing and discipling in this small rural community.

3.      Pinuelas lies on the Western side of Ecuador.  The missions class will be going there in June to do more evangelism.  We’re praying that God will open the hearts of these people to the gospel.

4.      La Bota of North Quito has been our emphasis for the past six months.  God is working through evangelism and the home Bible study. 

5.      CrossWorld mission has a couple working in Borja which lies toward the Eastern jungles of Ecuador.  What a blessing to see men and women who have a vision for the salvation of souls.

6.      Conocoto is a very large suburb of Quito.  There are churches presently however the need is so great another witness is necessary.

7.      Estero Lindo is a community with believers and a church building but very little witness and no pastor.  The leaders of this small church desire more teaching of the Word of God, so they may be able to teach others also.

8.      Cayambe is a town with lots of ancient traditions in it.  Dave and Brenda Meyer are working to bring a solid witness there. 

9.      La Concordia has been visited by a team of students; the need is great; the town is centrally located to reach into other communities.

10.  Valle Hermoso is a small town near the new camp that is being used to witness and teach the truths of God’s Word.

11.  Archidona has a family who desires a church that is Bible-centered.  Another is going monthly to teach and encourage these believers. 

12.  Magdalena has three families who are attending church where growth spiritually is not realized.  Pray them.

These are 12 locations for a new church.  Thank you for praying for them and now let me share the blessing during this month.

1.      Rafael continues to evangelize in La Bota and other locations where there are open doors to hear.  He is in the process of making this a full-time ministry.  Rejoice with us in that God has provided men who desire to serve the Lord.

2.      Jaime continues to share the Word with his coworkers.  One is now studying the discipleship lessons with him and another trusted Christ for salvation.  What a joy to hear of these blessings through the life and testimony of one of God’s servants.

3.      Darwin and Nelly have a great burden for the souls of those who are living around their church.  They desire to serve the Lord full-time; are in the preparation stage of their lives; and God will use them mightily.

4.      Patricia is praying for the Lord’s leading.  She has finished her studies in the institute.  Her ministry now is discipleship and evangelism.  God is using Patricia in the lives of many ladies and young girls to bring them to maturity in their walk with the Lord.

5.      Praise the Lord for Edgar who has been very sensitive to the leading of the Lord; very faithful in his institute studies; and desires to evangelize those in need.

6.      How joyful is the news of men and women who desire to serve the Lord during their lives here on earth.  Praise the Lord for those thirty who made a public decision to serve the Lord.  Now it is our responsibility to guide them; teach them; encourage them and allow the Lord to lead them into the harvest fields of the world.

7.      Eusebio has been facing some major tests of God’s call on his life.  His pastor, personal friend in church and Lynford are helping him through these times of difficulty.  In the end God has the victory.  These are battles of the Christian life.

8.      Continue praying for the work of God in the fellowship of Berean churches; especially in their missions program.  God has called many into the harvest field.  The responsibility of the fellowship pastors must be to prepare them and guide them in the next step.  What is the next step?  Training the church leaders to support their missionaries must be a major point of maturity in each of our churches.

9.      Praise the Lord for His work in this year’s mission conference.  Lynford will be working together with the missionaries from Colombia for follow-up ministries in missions.

Rejoicing in God’s provision,

Lynford and Sharon Regier