Will and Maria have begun a church pastoral residency in a new city. One of Will's main tasks as a church planting resident is to determine the location where they will plant or revitalize a church. This summer provides an excellent opportunity to explore two cities outside their current country. In both places, they have dear brothers and sisters who are serving in various ways. These trips will help them see the place and gather more information as they pray where the Lord might have them serve in the Middle East.
The Lord has comforted Will and Maria in their grief as they mourn the loss of a dear sister, Mary. They also praise God for sustaining them and for answering many of your prayers! Last month, Will was also able to attend a Simeon Trust Workshop. It was by far the most challenging one he has attended, but it was fruitful.
Waiehu Community Church is so thankful for consistent guests worshiping with them. Pray they'd be compelled to move forward with church membership and for God to save Austin, an unbelieving local man who's been visiting for almost two years. Every third Sunday, WCC is having afternoon worship services in Keanae, a region of Maui where they would love to plant a church.
Rocky and the other pastors have been busy with some difficult situations lately. There are a handful of member care situations that have required lots of time and attention from the pastors and members, which has brought some discouragement and fatigue. The building near where they meet has been sold, and so WCC sadly will not be able to acquire it, but they are still trusting in God for a new place to meet.
Matthew 28:17–20 tells us that, because Jesus has all authority, Christians are to go to all the Earth making disciples. Immanuel sends interns over the summer to go to other parts of North America and the world to strengthen the work of churches and engage the lost with the good news of Christ. These interns work alongside mature believers to be further equipped, as well as to encourage saints in these faraway lands. Pray for our interns: Miriam Morris, Carl Williams, Elia Trocan, and Allie Belz as they serve in three different locations in Southeast Asia.
Location:
Nepal
Population:
4,267,000
Ev. Christian:
< 1%
Main Language:
Nepali
Spiritual Beliefs:
98% Hinduism
Bible in Heart Language:
Yes
Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam are popular in Nepal. With Hinduism embracing 330 million gods, Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, has more temples, houses, and idols than people.