9/30 - Honduras

SOLD OUT!

Can you believe the paper tickets to the Concert of Prayer are gone? Yes, that's right we have handed out all the extra Call to Prayer magazines we had this time. That's great! We are now urging individuals to get their electronic copy via the website: www.wgm.org. The concerts have lived up to being the event of the year!

Terry Hawk led the concert of prayer this afternoon for the field of Honduras. He reminded us to pray for the leaders of the Honduran Holiness Church in their various arms of ministry, including AMSLA, the church's missionary sending agency. AMSLA currently has missionaries serving in El Salvador, Mexico, Nicaragua, Afghanistan, and other areas. That's tremendous!

The Honduran Holiness Church is bearing fruit. How is your church involved in missions? If you are interested in boosting your church's participation check out the Church Resource section of our website.

See you at the Concert!

Kristi Crisp
Call to Prayer Editor
World Gospel Mission

www.wgmcalltoprayer.org

9/29 - Kazakhstan

How Big is Your God?

The country of Kazakhstan does not allow the Gospel to be shared freely. That seems a little strange to most of us living in the US where there are churches on every other street corner. Even in small towns you can find a variety of denominations and worship styles. But if Kazakhstan does not allow for the Gospel to be shared how will the people hear?

We serve a God bigger than laws, people, or barriers. Will you pray that laws will be changed and that people of all ages can hear of the life changing power of Jesus?

This is the half way mark on the Concert of Prayer challenge. Can you believe it? It has been an interesting challenge for me. I wanted to see if someone could really stop for 30 days and pray and so far so good. It is a discipline that's for sure and those of you who have made the journey with me know what I mean.

Let's finish strong! Tomorrow we will lift Honduras up in prayer.

See you at the Concert!

Kristi Crisp
Call to Prayer Editor
World Gospel Mission

www.wgmcalltoprayer.org

9/28 - AIF

Check One, Two

Okay, so things don't always go as planned. No matter how prepared one may be there are sometimes glitches in the system and we did have a glitch today for the Concert of Prayer. Sorry there was a little confusion when you could hear other callers, but God knows our heart and our prayers.

Sandy Anderson did a great job in leading us through praying for the World Gospel Mission ministries on the American Indian Field in Arizona. Because this ministry is located in Arizona there are unique opportunities for missionaries to serve through bi-vocational service. That means you can be employed on the reservations by tribal authority yet be involved in ministry. Current ministry needs include: medical personnel, teachers, firefighters, police, and social workers. Could God be calling you to the American Indian Field in Arizona? Where is your mission field?

Did you miss the concert? You can listen to the call or any other the other live calls on our website. Just click here.

See you at the Concert!

Kristi Crisp
Call to Prayer Editor
World Gospel Mission
www.wgmcalltoprayer.org

9/27 - Burundi and Tanzania

The Heart of Africa

Interesting...I learned something new today. Terry Duncan shared with us at the Concert of Prayer that Burundi is a similar shape as the human heart at is located in the heart of Africa. The heart...that sounds like a good prayer reminder - the next time you see a heart you can remember this little country of Africa and can pray for its ministries in publishing and education.

Both Burundi and Tanzania are fields of World Gospel Mission, but right now there are not career missionaries serving on these fields. Would you pray that God would call His people to these areas to share the Gospel? The heart of Africa can be a reflection of God's heart with your prayer support.

Thanks for joining me today at the concert. Tomorrow we will pray for the American Indian Field. Hope you can make it!

Kristi Crisp
Call to Prayer Editor
World Gospel Mission
www.wgmcalltoprayer.org

9/26 - Kenya

When God's People Pray

51 callers joined the Concert of Prayer today for Kenya. What a blessing! Jim Vanderhoof led us through a wonderful prayer time for this field. Kenya has seen heartache this year and the rebuilding of lives, homes, and relationships will be a prayer requests for time to come. Please continue to pray for Kenya, its ministries, and the missionaries serving there.

I have been moderating the Concerts this week and there is something really exciting about seeing God's people gather together. I find great joy in seeing the number of callers increasing. I am still convinced that God is going to great things for His glory during these times together. Please join us tomorrow when we pray for Burundi and Tanzania.

Blessings,

Kristi Crisp
Call to Prayer Editor
World Gospel Mission

www.wgmcalltoprayer.org

9/25 - Peru

Partners for Peru

Today, David (Daudi) Strong led us in prayer for the new World Gospel Mission field of Peru. Daudi and Cathlene Strong and Ann Seaney are currently partnering with the National church to minister to the Peruvians. Daudi prayed for more ministry partners to join their team. It remind me of a phrase we use a lot at WGM, "Where is your mission field?" I know, not all of us are called to overseas missions in this capacity, but what are you doing to make an impact in your church...in your neighborhood...in your family? There is a place for each of us in missions and maybe some of you are being called to be co-workers with Daudi, Cathlene and Ann. Want to learn more about Peru? Click here. Don't be afraid to ask God how you can help this team make an impact in the country of Peru.

Join me tomorrow as we pray for Kenya!

Kristi Crisp
Call to Prayer Editor
World Gospel Mission

http://www.wgmcalltoprayer.org/

9/24 - Hungary

The Numbers are Staggering!

Thanks to all of you who joined us at the Concert of Prayer. There were over 40 calls today and many of you have dropped us notes saying that you are joining the Concert from a group so that means many more pray-ers. Our time has been blessed hasn't it?

Dan Searls led us in prayer today for the country of Hungary and he mentioned that only 3% of the population has called Jesus Lord. That spoke to my heart...the need is great! Could you partner with World Gospel Mission to advance the gospel in Hungary? Here are some ways to get involved.

Just a reminder...if you have missed of the Concert of Prayer live calls you can listen to them all on the website. Click here to look at the list.

Feeling blessed,

Kristi Crisp
Call to Prayer Editor
World Gospel Mission
www.wgmcalltoprayer.org

9/23 - Japan

What Time Is It?



Do any of you know what time it is in Japan when we do our 12 noon (EDT) Concert of Prayer call? If you guessed midnight you'd be right. Kevin Zirkle kindly joined us to lead this prayer in the middle of the night.

Kevin's prayer reminded me of the POD song "Youth of a Nation". The song's crescendo has no music just a group of youth chanting "We are, we are...the youth of a nation". If only the youth in Japan could see the responsibility in their selves. The future of the church in Japan is waiting for the next generation to pick up the torch and change a country.
Won't you join me in praying for the next generation leaders in Japan?

Are you a next generation leader feeling the call to missions? Wondering what you can do now? I would recommend studying the World Go! Manual. It's an intense Bible study that will challenge you into missions activity using the Acts 1:8 model. Download it for free.

I'd like to see you at the Concert tomorrow!

Kristi Crisp
Call to Prayer Editor
World Gospel Mission
www.wgmcalltoprayer.org

9/22 - Zambia

Jesus Loves the Little...

children! John Muehleisen led the group in prayer today for the WGM prospective field of Zambia. He shared with us the real need for children's ministry. In Zambia more than 500,000 children are orphaned because of Aids. WGM is investigating ways to work with these children. Looking at those numbers I'd say there aren't enough hugs to go around, but even one makes a difference.

Are you a kid person looking for a fulfilling ministry? Maybe God is calling you to work in Zambia? To chat with someone about this ministry opportunity contact Troy Simpson at recruiter@wgm.org.

Join me tomorrow as we pray for Japan.
See you at the Concert!

Kristi Crisp
Call to Prayer Editor
World Gospel Mission
www.wgmcalltoprayer.org

9/20 - PNG and 9/21 - Hispanic Ministries USA

So, if you have been following along with my blog you've noticed that it has been a couple of days since my last post. If you recall in my "In This Issue" I shared with you that the Concert of Prayer edition had challenged me personally. I don't consider myself a prayer guru and I wondered in practicality what it would take to commit to praying 30 days at the same time for my co-workers. This weekend was my first challenge... my husband and I were able to attend a married couples retreat (at the Wesleyan Campground in Fairmount) and I knew that along with not having Internet connection, I would be participating in a pre-planned schedule so attending the Concert of Prayer could get pretty tricky. I made a commitment so by golly, I was going to give it a shot. I set the alarm on my phone, set it on vibrate and put it in my pocket in hopes that I would be able to sneak away for a few moments to pray with you all.

God is good! I was able to compete with my team in our afternoon activities on Saturday not missing a single thing and then joined you all as Tim Bennett led us in prayer for Papua New Guinea. Tim reminded us of the importance of praying for our leaders. He named the leaders of the church in PNG and asked us also to pray for Jim and Becka Johnson as they oversee operations while Tim and Diane Bennett are on Homeland Ministry Assignment.

On Sunday, things were a bit more complicated. Our morning lecture was going long, but I was enjoying myself so much I had not noticed. Suddenly sirens began going off...now, I grew up in Fairmount so I knew exactly what that meant it was 12 noon. I checked my phone and some how a button had got pushed and my reminder had not gone off. The siren was just what I needed to excuse myself and join you all in praying for Hispanic Ministries in the USA. Tim Hawk did a great job leading us in prayer for this very new field. It will be exciting to see what God has in store for this new ministry team.

Life gets complicated, but prayer is always worth making time for. Hope to see you at the Concert tomorrow as we pray for Zambia.

Kristi Crisp
Call to Prayer Editor
World Gospel Mission
www.wgmcalltoprayer.org

9/19 - El Salvador

NEW EXPERIENCE

This was the first time I attended the concert outside the office. I set the alarm on my phone so I would not miss it. I joined you, my fellow concert goers, to pray for El Salvador with my two year-old son, Noah. Noah and I were out and about today so we listened to the phone call in a public restaurant. It was an interesting experience to see him at his first Concert. : ) David Hawk led us in prayer and gave us several requests that we should remember in ongoing prayer. Noah ate his lunch and would look to me for approval every now and then. I am not sure what Noah learned from the Concert of Prayer, but it will be one of those moments etched in my mind's eye for future reference.

So, have you invited relatives or little people to the concert? It was a new experience, but a fun one that I would recommend.

See you at the concert!
Kristi Crisp

Call to Prayer Editor

World Gospel Mission

http://www.wgmcalltoprayer.org/

9/18 - Uruguay

NEW Possibilities

Modern technology rocks! I mean who could have imagined that every single Call to Prayer reader could gather together to pray over the telephone if they wanted? What a wonderful world we live in!

I know some of you are thinking that this is not what you would describe as exciting but maybe a bit more...scary. I know, new things can certainly be scary. I'll be the first to tell you that when I enter a room with complete strangers I am not going to be the first to reach out my hand and introduce myself. I'm a comfortable wallflower. : ) So big props (accolades) to you callers who have been a little frightened; we are thankful you were willing to try something outside your comfort zone. It was for good reason!

I think those opening a new field, like Uruguay, probably feel the same as we do making the conference call, but probably on a larger scale. It's really scary to go not knowing the culture, language, not having a house, or job and willingly say this is where God has called me - I will go. It's a good prayer reminder. The next time you pick up the phone say a prayer for the future team God will lead into Uruguay. There is no better way to cure a scare then knowing the peace of God.

Be blessed!
~Kristi Crisp
Call to Prayer Editor
World Gospel Mission
http://www.wgmcalltoprayer.org/

P.S. Join the call tomorrow when we pray for El Salvador.

9/17 - Sudan

TEAMWORK

Since the beginning of the Concert on Monday, the Ideas in Motion department has gathered together in my office to make the call - as a team. That has got me to thinking... in an event like this, T E A M is the name of the game. If you have been making the calls and praying with other readers you are part of the prayer team. If you have been leading a small group through the prayer requests you are part of the prayer team. If you have been gathering your neighbors and friends around a phone somewhere (like the Ideas in Motion department) you too, are ALL teammates.

It takes a team to do missions. It takes go-ers, senders, pray-ers, and givers. There is a place for everyone on the team. Thank you for supporting this new field of Sudan today through your prayer support. Sudan's missionaries are few (Joy Phillips), the need is great, and yet today its teammates grew. Continue to pray for Sudan, for Joy as she serves in Church Ministries and don't forget to ask Him what kind of teammate He wants you to be.

Join me tomorrow as we pray for Uruguay. See you at the Concert!

~Kristi Crisp
Call to Prayer Editor
World Gospel Mission
www.wgmcalltoprayer.org

9/16 - Concert of Prayer - Bolivia

I don't think it was an accident. Do you?

I think God has a plan for everything and I think Bolivia needed our prayers today. Bolivia continues to have political unrest and I do pray that our leadership is granted wisdom and discernment as they continue to minister in this country. Rick Lampen led us in prayer for the country he has served in for several years. Thanks, Rick for the reminder to pray for the leaders in the National church. The future of Bolivia depends on their earnest seeking of God's will.

Will you join me at the concert tomorrow? We will have the opportunity to pray for the field of Sudan. Hope you can make it!

~Kristi Crisp

Editor of Call to Prayer

World Gospel Mission

www.wgmcalltoprayer.org

September 15 - Haiti

Hope you were able to join me on the Concert of Prayer phone call today. Paul Shingledecker led the group as we prayed for the field of Haiti. What a timely request as many are suffering in Haiti today with the loss of their homes and possessions due to the recent hurricane activity. Paul reminded us in his prayer that those offering crisis relief are having a hard time getting supplies to the people. That's a request to continue praying for. World Gospel Mission will be be asking for your partnership in the crisis relief efforts later this month.

There were a couple of glitches in the system. We were able to hear more than what we expected, but we hope to have fixed for tomorrow. It is our hope that you will only be able to hear the missionary representative leading the prayer.

Tomorrow we pray for Bolivia. Another timely request I'd say. Hope you make it to the concert tomorrow.

Be blessed,

~Kristi Crisp
Editor for Call to Prayer

World Gospel Mission

www.wgmcalltoprayer.org

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See you at the concert!

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