GBIM News

Please be in prayer today for Rich and Jil Elledge. Rich's grandmother passed away this morning and they will be traveling to Missouri soon for the services. Please pray for safety as they make the long drive from Winona Lake, as well as for comfort for the family during this… Continue...

Pastor Simon Pierre Nadjilao was recently chosen as the new leader of Grace Brethren Churches in the Central African Republic, replacing Mboi Andre who ably carried the responsibility for six years. Nadjilao served as Mboi's secretary, so he has been well groomed for the job. He is a respected pastor… Continue...

A farmer at a place known as Taperinha, gave me a beautiful cashew fruit. After eating the fruit, I decided to plant the nut next to our house in the Village of Quatipurú. And I was surprised to see the rapid development of the young tree. I was even more… Continue...

Please pray for the short term ministry team of Argentines traveling to Mexico City January 25, and ministering through February 8th. This is a huge step of faith and sacrifice considering the state of the economy in Argentina. Pray for the team members: Eduardo (pictured at right) and Monica Pizzi… Continue...

From Corrientes, Argentina comes this request for Alice Peacock who has been taking treatments for an eye disease. She asks, "Pray for me this Tuesday, January 24th when I will have the fourth eye shot that it will be effective in stopping the degenerative process." Ask God to restore the… Continue...

Praise God for the safe and healthy arrival of Elliot Caleb Robertson, born Wednesday, January 4, son of Tim and Jessica Robertson (Encompass staff Cambodia). Elliot joins big brother Ian. All are doing well and are excited for this new addition to the family!   Continue...

WOW! Last Friday Grace Trust, Cambodian land-holding association, was enabled by God to buy the two lots next to the Ministry Training Center. This is Phase 1 of a project to develop a home for Encompass World Partners' student work in downtown Battambang, Cambodia. Praise God for this answer to… Continue...

Ted Ruiz writes that a branch of the Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines is devoted to the Black Nazarene, a statue depicting a black skinned Jesus struggling to carry a black cross. The statue is 8' tall and is set up high on a parade float. Each Jan. 9th… Continue...

John Ward, Missions Mobilizer, along with Josh Flaningan, Appointee to the Central African Republic, are representing Encompass World Partners this week at the Cedarville University Missions Conference. Shaping the Mind for Christ with a Heart for Missions is the conference theme. Please pray for the conversations that will take place… Continue...

"50,000+ books for the Pastor's Book Sets project (PBS) for Chad arrived today!" is the glad notice coming from Greg Burgess. "The books made an 860-mile cross-country journey from the port in Douala, (Cameroon). Thank you so much for praying for their safe arrival. The Chad PBS teaching and book… Continue...