Prayer Support

Prayer Support

Of all the things our friends and family can do for us on the home front, the most important and meaningful thing is prayer. For this reason we are always looking for people who would stand in the gap for the Criollo people and for our family. Toward this end, we try to send out a weekly note that keeps our prayer partners current. It is very simple; just a note that reflects the day to day activities of our ministry and family.

Here is our most recent prayer note:

Dear Prayer Partners,

It is a joy to write to you again. Thank you so much for praying for us. God has really blessed us this last week. We traveled almost 2000 miles and visited five states or provinces. Our van did great and we didn’t have a single problem. We are praising the Lord for His blessings. We are thanking Him for…
A house. We found a beautiful house that should be almost perfect for our family! It is in a good location and will be available almost immediately. We are working on the rental contract so we can get into it really soon.
A safe and successful trip. 2000 miles and not a single problem.
The chance to reconnect with many friends up north. It was a huge blessing to spend time with friends and brothers from Santiago del Estero, Chaco, and Corrientes.

We also want to ask you to pray with us over the coming week for…
The family of our coworker, Melissa Andrews. After Melissa made it home, her father passed away. Pray that the peace of the Lord will surround them during this difficult time.
The people of northern Argentina. It has been ten months since it rained and there is much suffering. Also, they are experiencing shortages of fuel again.
Our family as the kids start school and we prepare for our next move.
Jay’s family. On Thursday, Jay’s grandmother passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. In times like these, we really feel the distance between us and our family. In spite of the loss, we have seen God’s hand in every circumstance. He is always faithful.

I am speechless when I think of how God has blessed our family by sending each of you into our lives. Thank you for being used by God in our ministry.

In Him,

The Cook family

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...the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
James 5:16b

The following are prayer requests that we have had since leaving Argentina. Please continue to pray and we will update these as we can.

Please pray...
This young lady is named Patricia, but all her friends call her Pato. She is a member of the Quitilipi church and has become like another daughter to us. In addition to working with children in several barrios in Quitilipi, she teaches Elizabeth, Bill, Johnathan and Jessica Castellano. Recently, she has started nursing school in Sáenz-Peña. She has also just learned that she has been selected to go to Brazil for an intensive four month school on teaching children's workers. Please pray for Pato as she serves and seeks to prepare for the future plans that God has for her. Pray that she will clearly understand His will and follow it faithfully.
This is the Carlos Muldonado family from Charata. They are Carlos and Veronica with their two children, Damian and Dana. They have recently surrendered to the ministry and are beginning their studies at the Baptist Seminary in Buenos Aires. Pray that God will meet their needs during this time of transition and preparation. Pray that their seminary years will be a blessed time in their lives as they follow the Lord's will for their family.
This group of folks is most of the team of adults and young people that will be traveling to Chaco from June 2-10, 2006. They are from Maysville Baptist Church in Maysville, Georgia. Please pray for Keith, the team leader, and each member of this team as they are preparing to be used by the Lord among the Criollo people in the interior of Chaco. Pray that God will open many doors of ministry and that this team of volunteers will be used greatly to grow God's Kingdom in northern Argentina.

WARNING!

Committing yourself to pray for the lost peoples of the world can be hazardous to your comfort. Such commitments often lead to development of "a heart for the nations." In advanced cases, this heart condition can lead to increased mission involvement including, but not limited to, volunteer missions, generous giving, greater concern for the lost people around you, and a call to long-term missions.