Weekly Prayer Update

Weekly Prayer Update

• Ministry Requests

Iglesia Bautista Internacional
Instituto Bautista Internacional
San Gabriel church plant
San Genaro church plant
Surco church plant
8 current in-home Bible studies

• Personal Prayer Requests of our Church People

Ricardo Rivera-   son of Ricardo, needs to be saved and has a serious drinking problem; health of his wife, Juana
Meche Vernales-   trouble with leg pain and very bad health
Miriam Ancari-   health
Carol Silva-  English teacher in school to be saved and come to church; tests this week in school; opportunity to witness to her friends; salvation for her friends Nicol and Mery; health of her grandmother
Gianfranco Silva-   God's help as he witnesses to his friends in school; his friend Elvis to come to church and be saved; unsaved family
Flor Moran-   improved relationship with husband, her daughter Luana, and wisdom and provision for some important decisions and family issues
Nicol Hurtado-   uncle Cristiano has heart trouble and is not saved; father to come to church

Vanessa Rodrgiuez-   mother has heart issues and her health is delicate; problems with her son Nicolas

Alison Huamani-   her husband to be saved and to come to church
Maribel Oré-   salvation for her dad Fausto, as well as Cristal and Margot; health of her sister; Demetria; friend Gustavo for salvation; salvation of Carmen Melgar and Maria Elena Cuba; salvation of Elizabeth Dávila
Nida Espinoza-   health and salvation of her dad and mom
Rossana Espinoza-   salvation for her friend Edwin and for the health and studies of her daughter Leonella; salvation for her friend Pilar who is supposed to come to church Sunday
Renzo Silva-   studies in seminary; young man, Jorge, recently won to Christ who is struggling with an addiction.
Veronique Torres-   her daughter Kenia has a brain disorder and is undergoing treatments and testing
Martin Vargas-   health of his mother and for his son, Alvaro to become involved in church; his friend Rodolfo broke his leg and is not saved
Cecilia Fabián-   spiritual growth of her brothers Julio and Cesar; salvation for the family of her co-worker Milagros; she and her step dad are in Ayacucho and are witnessing to several members of his family
Kevin Flores-   dad to come to church
Kenly Bendezú-   cousins Norma and José are not saved
Felicita Cárdenas-   salvation of her adult sons, Jose, Marco, and Pierre
Rosa Rischmiller-   her children to come to church and for her health
José León-   family to be involved in church and grow in Christ
Berta Huila-   salvation for her son Luis
Vicentina Ecapa-   for her adult children to come to church; health of her grandson JuanCarlos
Nancy Castillo-   undergoing therapy because of a stroke
Margarita Puma-   for her husband to be saved and come to church; her grandchildren and her daughter Silvia to grow in Christ
Maryori León-   she is expecting and is experiencing complications with her baby
Jorge Gamarra-   his mother, Emma, fell and underwent surgery and is not recovering well
Miry Sotelo-   health of her mom, Edelmira, and also for her salvation
Anita Roque-   salvation for niece Katy, who promised to come to church this Sunday
Miriam Ramirez-   health of her dad Francisco and for him to return to church
Sarah Rader-   her health and her pregnancy
Jhonny Farfán-   health of his mom Dora and for wisdom and help with a special situation with his daughters
Lucia Curo-   ready to give birth and experiencing a lot of pain
Fortunata Yaranga-   expecting and having some health issues; family issues

• Team San Genaro

Junior and Jessica Martin

Carlos Alvites, Ana, Alexandra, Lucas

Miri Sotelo, Gianfranco, Carol

Cecilia Fabián

Miriam Ramirez

Jhonny and Dámaris Farfán

• Our Team

Dan Hubbard, Christy, Timo, Zach, Ivana, Joshua, Luke
Zach Foust, Karin, Zach, Caleb, Logan
Junior and Jessica Martin
Daniel and Heather Kokubun
Abraham Avila, Fabiola, Marco, Leilani, Joakin
Ezequiel Martinez, Chrystal, Priscila, Ezequiel

Mark Rader, Sarah, Savannah, Paul

Weekly Prayer Update

Weekly Prayer Update

• Ministry Requests

Iglesia Bautista Internacional
Instituto Bautista Internacional
San Gabriel church plant
San Genaro church plant
Surco church plant
8 current in-home Bible studies

• Personal Prayer Requests of our Church People

Ricardo Rivera-   son of Ricardo, needs to be saved and has a serious drinking problem; health of his wife, Juana
Meche Vernales-   trouble with leg pain and very bad health
Miriam Ancari-   health
Carol Silva-  English teacher in school to be saved and come to church; tests this week in school; opportunity to witness to her friends; salvation for her friends Nicol and Mery; health of her grandmother
Gianfranco Silva-   God's help as he witnesses to his friends in school; his friend Elvis to come to church and be saved; unsaved family
Flor Moran-   improved relationship with husband, her daughter Luana, and wisdom and provision for some important decisions and family issues
Nicol Hurtado-   uncle Cristiano has heart trouble and is not saved; father to come to church

Vanessa Rodrgiuez-   mother has heart issues and her health is delicate; problems with her son Nicolas

Alison Huamani-   her husband to be saved and to come to church
Maribel Oré-   salvation for her dad Fausto, as well as Cristal and Margot; health of her sister; Demetria; friend Gustavo for salvation; salvation of Carmen Melgar and Maria Elena Cuba; salvation of Elizabeth Dávila
Nida Espinoza-   health and salvation of her dad and mom
Rossana Espinoza-   salvation for her friend Edwin and for the health and studies of her daughter Leonella; salvation for her friend Pilar who is supposed to come to church Sunday
Renzo Silva-   studies in seminary; young man, Jorge, recently won to Christ who is struggling with an addiction.
Veronique Torres-   her daughter Kenia has a brain disorder and is undergoing treatments and testing
Martin Vargas-   health of his mother and for his son, Alvaro to become involved in church
Cecilia Fabián-   spiritual growth of her brothers Julio and Cesar; salvation for the family of her co-worker Milagros; she and her step dad are traveling this week to Ayacucho and will be witnessing to several members of his family
Kevin Flores-   dad to come to church
Kenly Bendezú-   cousins Norma and José are not saved
Felicita Cárdenas-   salvation of her adult sons, Jose, Marco, and Pierre
Rosa Rischmiller-   her children to come to church and for her health
José León-   family to be involved in church and grow in Christ
Berta Huila-   salvation for her son Luis
Vicentina Ecapa-   for her adult children to come to church; health of her grandson JuanCarlos
Nancy Castillo-   undergoing therapy because of a stroke
Margarita Puma-   for her husband to be saved and come to church; her grandchildren to grow in Christ
Maryori León-   she is expecting and is experiencing complications with her baby
Jorge Gamarra-   his mother, Emma, fell and is undergoing surgery
Miry Sotelo-   health of her mom, Edelmira, and also for her salvation
Anita Roque-   salvation for niece Katy, who promised to come to church this Sunday
Miriam Ramirez-   health of her dad Francisco and for him to return to church

• Team San Genaro

Junior and Jessica Martin

Carlos Alvites, Ana, Alexandra, Lucas

Miri Sotelo, Gianfranco, Carol

Cecilia Fabián

Miriam Ramirez

Jhonny and Dámaris Farfán

• Our Team

Dan Hubbard, Christy, Timo, Zach, Ivana, Joshua, Luke
Zach Foust, Karin, Zach, Caleb, Logan
Junior and Jessica Martin
Daniel and Heather Kokubun
Abraham Avila, Fabiola, Marco, Leilani, Joakin
Ezequiel Martinez, Chrystal, Priscila, Ezequiel
Mark Rader, Sarah, Savannah, Paul

Weekly Prayer Update

Weekly Prayer Update

• Ministry Requests

Iglesia Bautista Internacional
Instituto Bautista Internacional
San Gabriel church plant
San Genaro church plant
Surco church plant
8 current in-home Bible studies

• Personal Prayer Requests of our Church People

Ruben Vásquez-  recently saved and needs to be in church
Ricardo Rivera-   son of Ricardo, needs to be saved and has a serious drinking problem; health of his wife, Juana
Meche Vernales-   trouble with leg pain and very bad health
Miriam Ancari-   health
Carol Silva-  English teacher in school to be saved and come to church; salvation for her best friend Nicole and Pamela; tests this week in school; opportunity to witness to her friends
Gianfranco Silva-   God's help as he witnesses to his friends in school; his friend Elvis to come to church and be saved; unsaved family
Flor Moran-   improved relationship with husband, my daughter Luana, and wisdom and provision for some important decisions 
Nicol Hurtado-   uncle Cristiano has heart trouble and is not saved; father to come to church

Vanessa Rodrgiuez-   mother has heart issues and her health is delicate; problems with her son Nicolas

Alison Huamani-   her husband to be saved and to come to church
Adela Mateo-   health of Ruth and spiritual growth of Geraldine Supo
Maribel Oré-   salvation for her dad Fausto, as well as Cristal and Margot; health of her sister; Demetria; friend Gustavo for salvation; salvation of Carmen Melgar and Maria Elena Cuba; salvation of Elizabeth Dávila
Nida Espinoza-   health and salvation of her dad and mom
Rossana Espinoza-   salvation for her friend Edwin and for the health and studies of her daughter Leonella; salvation for her friend Pilar who is supposed to come to church Sunday
Renzo Silva-   studies in seminary; young man, Jorge, recently won to Christ who is struggling with an addiction.
Veronique Torres-   her daughter Kenia has a brain disorder and is undergoing treatments and testing
Martin Vargas-   health of his mother and for his son, Alvaro to become involved in church
Cecilia Fabián-   spiritual growth of her brothers Julio and Cesar; salvation for the family of her co-worker Milagros
Kevin Flores-   dad to come to church
Jose León-   health and family problems
Kenly Bendezú-   cousins Norma and José are not saved
Felicita Cárdenas-   salvation of her adult sons, Jose, Marco, and Pierre
Rosa Rischmiller-   her children to come to church and for her health
Arnol Rios-   he was attacked and stabbed and is currently recuperating at home
José León-   family to be involved in church and grow in Christ
Berta Huila-   salvation for her son Luis
Vicentina Ecapa-   for her adult children to come to church; health of her grandson JuanCarlos
Dámaris Farfán-   very sick with a reoccurring stomach illness
Fivos-   his mother is having surgery
Nancy Castillo-   undergoing therapy because of a stroke
Margarita Puma-   for her husband to be saved and come to church; her grandchildren to grow in Christ
Maryori León-   she is expecting and is experiencing complications with her baby

• Team San Genaro

Junior and Jessica Martin

Carlos Alvites, Ana, Alexandra, Lucas

Miri Sotelo, Gianfranco, Carol

Cecilia Fabián

Miriam Ramirez

Jhonny and Dámaris Farfán

• Our Team

Dan Hubbard, Christy, Timo, Zach, Ivana, Joshua, Luke
Zach Foust, Karin, Zach, Caleb, Logan
Junior and Jessica Martin
Daniel and Heather Kokubun
Abraham Avila, Fabiola, Marco, Leilani, Joakin
Ezequiel Martinez, Chrystal, Priscila, Ezequiel
Mark Rader, Sarah, Savannah, Paul

"And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you."   -Luke 11:9

June Prayer Letter

Dear Praying Friends,                                                                                                                                      

There is something very special about the name Pastor.  With all the joy and excitement of starting a church, very quickly comes the reality of the name Pastor.  Pastor is more than making visits and soul winning.  Pastor is more than writing sermons and preaching.  Pastor is usually always said by hurting people, people who need prayer, people who need counsel, people who need to be loved.  That is the greatest part of being Pastor.

In the short life of IBI San Genaro, I have made two hospital visits and preached one funeral. For the last three Saturday nights, I have been preaching on trials and temptations to help our people realize how God is working in their lives . . . and He is!  It is amazing to watch and be a part of this.  God has blessed our young church.

Recently Arnol, a young man in our church, was released from the hospital after being stabbed seven times and spending seven days in a coma.  I went to visit him with Jhonny Farfán, one of the men who helps me.  While visiting him Jhonny was able to lead 5 of his family members to Christ!  We took him home that day to meet many more of his family members and neighbors.  God opened an amazing door for us, and in the next week, Jhonny should be starting a Bible study in this home.  God is always working.

Last week I was also able to start a new Bible study in the home of one of our church men.  José León has brought many people to church and has somewhat of “Christian” background.  He has a heart to serve and a strong desire to grow.  He was so excited when I offered the Bible study to him.  I arrived on the first night and taught on eternal security.  By the end of the night, 21 people came to hear the teaching.  Please pray for this study and for this family.  I believe God has something very special in the future for the León-Masgo family.

Of course, things are still booming at our main church in Villa Marina.  It is hard to believe this Sunday we will be celebrating our one-year anniversary as a church.  God has blessed us in a great way.  We are still averaging over 100 in all of our Sunday services, and all three of our satellite churches are seeing growth.  In the month of June, all of our ministries saw a total of 222 people come to know Christ. 

One more story I have to share.  One of the families we recently reached in San Genaro has three children.  After our Saturday night service, they asked if they could come down and attend the children’s church in Villa Marina.  “Of course,” I said.  So, for the last three Sundays, I have been picking them up and taking them home each Sunday morning.  Last week we were heading to their house after church, and Alexandra was talking to my wife.  “Were you here in Peru last year?” she asked.  “Yes!” said my wife. “We have been here exactly one year.”  “You don’t remember us, do you!?” she said.  Very surprised, my wife said, “What do you mean?”  She began to tell us a story about when she and her two cousins followed a white lady around the market.  She received a tract from our church and was told one day there would be a church in her neighborhood.  She got her picture taken with the “white lady” and went home and wished that one day the “greingos” would have a church she could go to with her famiy.  Immediately with amazement, my wife remembered!  It was us.  When our San Genaro church was only a dream, we met Alexandra and her cousins, never knowing our paths would cross again.  Later that afternoon we found the picture taken in September—eight months before our church started!  Now Alexandra, Piero, Esther, Benjamin, Ysabel, Sandra, Cristina, and Gresia are all on their way to Heaven.  What an amazing God we serve! 

July is going to be a great month.  My birthday was today and our church’s anniversary is the end of this week.  I am tempted to let you know all the blessings I have experienced already, but you will have to wait till next month!  I know you love suspense (or you are already reading everything on Facebook).  Besides there will be many more blessings to share.

Thank you to everyone who makes what we do possible.  Your influence is making an incredible difference here in Lima and is felt in our personal lives every day.  Thank you for your faithful giving and praying.  Each of you are a great blessing to my wife and me.  God bless you, and I cannot wait to tell you about July!

Your ambassadors to Perú,

Junior and Jessica Martin

Romans 9:3