1. Thank you for praying last month for the team of medical personnel from Wallace Memorial Baptist Hospital in Busan, Korea who ministered to the physical and spiritual needs of children and families in Bangladesh the end of February. Give thanks for safe travel and good health. Pray that this ministry trip will result in much spiritual fruit.

 

2.      Melissa, a Filipina, is married to a Korean man. On an elevator in Seoul with her five-month old daughter, Melissa met a Baptist worker and another Filipina, Cecil, who is also married to a Korean man. Melissa’s face brightened when the two women spoke her dialect and shared how close they had lived to her home city in the Philippines. Information was shared with a desire for future contacts. Melissa is not a believer, but attends a church with her husband. Her mother-in-law lives with them and Melissa is limited in her Korean language. Both Filipinas share similar adjustments and struggles. It was a God-ordained moment of encouragement for both young mothers. Pray that these two women can become good friends and Melissa will become a believer as Cecil shares the Good News with her.

 

3.      The Korean job market has been greatly affected with the global economy decline. International and Korean workers are being laid off. Those who keep a job often experience a decrease in wages. Tough decisions face many families and yet opportunities arise to discover what really matters in life. Pray for believers to demonstrate a life of faith and trust among their lost family members.  Ask God to use the present trials and crisis to awaken Koreans to their spiritual need for a relationship with Christ.

 

4.      During Spring break TCKs will be traveling home from boarding school, back to their former countries where they lived growing up and to countries where they are moving next. Pray that each TCK will make new, special memories and grow in faith to see how God is working in their lives according to His plans. Pray that they will finish this school year well and be diligent and responsible young people. Pray also that they can discern God’s will for their lives and be willing to follow it no matter what comes their way.

 

5.      Three families will be going on stateside this summer. As they finish medicals, travel plans, and responsibilities on the field, ask God for good health, discernment, and wisdom. Pray for them as they speak and share what God is doing and make decisions about colleges. Pray for one family making a move to a new assignment that adjustments will go well.

 

6.      On March 12 a group of leaders will meet to pray and brainstorm concerning plans for reaching the lost of Korea. What needs to be done to complete the task and what needs to be stopped or adjusted to be more effective in our efforts? Pray for minds and hearts to discern and know God’s plans.

 

7.      Over 500 Korean students graduated from seminary last month. Ask God to provide the right place for each to serve and minister and to prepare them to be humble servants who can impact their communities with Christ’s love. A few of the students are committed to overseas mission work. Pray for their preparation and plans as they discern which people group and location to choose.

 

  1. Thank you for praying for the homeschoolers retreat held last month.  Forty-six homeschooling families came together for standardized testing and specialized classes for parents and  students. Give thanks for safe travel to the conference for the 19 US volunteers and 150 school-age children and teaching parents. Give praise for the encouragement and equipping each one received to be able to return home with joy and confidence to press on in the task of homeschooling.

                                     March Birthday and Anniversary Calendar

 18        David and Hannah W Anniversary

29        David W