Prayer & Praise from the JESUS Film Harvest Partners Prayer Network

01 July 2009

2009-07-01T00:00:00Z

“I had no peace in my heart,” said Ma Now in Myanmar. “I thought I was a religious man. When I saw the JESUS Film, I learned about the life of Christ. I accepted Jesus as my personal Savior and Lord. Now, I have peace and joy in my heart. I have joined with a fellowship of believers and work to tell others about God’s love for us. Please pray for my spiritual growth.”

Pray for Ma Now to know Christ better.

“We continue to hear great reports,” said the team member in Cuba. “After many problems and difficulties we were able to show the JESUS Film in a specific area. A local pastor came to visit us and he was very happy. He told us about a lady who had accepted Christ at the showing and was completely changed. He shared that many others were like new people as well. God has shown himself to be great through the JESUS Film. We praise God!”

Praise the Lord for the life changing work in Cuba!

“Today it was the Lord who touched us,” said the man in Guatemala. “Others had talked to us about Jesus but we didn’t listen. After hearing the message of Christ through the JESUS Film, we decided to become believers. We are now content and want to grow in faith.”

Pray for these new believers as they grow in faith.

Prayer Request:

- Pray for the group from Nashville delivering a set of ministry equipment to Guatemala (July 14 - 21) as they make arrangements to leave.

For more information on JESUS Film Ministry Trips go to www.JFHP.org/trips

* JESUS Film teams have reported 52,418,863 evangelistic contacts* from January 1998 through July 1, 2009. Of these contacts, 9,292,028 (17.7% of contacts) have indicated decisions for Christ and there have been 3,127,130 (33.7% of decisions) initial discipleship follow-ups. There have been 19,693 preaching points started and 14,000+ new pastors trained or in training.

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24 June 2009

2009-06-24T00:00:00Z

“Alex found the power in Christ for victory!” said the team member in Colombia. “Alex married Lucero in an effort to overcome his homosexual lifestyle. He and his wife soon discovered they were not strong enough to overcome the situation. Together they attended the JESUS Film showing near their home. Following the show, they both accepted Christ as their Savior. Alex found the power in Christ to achieve total victory in his life over a background of drug addiction and homosexuality.”

Praise God for releasing Alex from his past addictions!

“One family started a new church,” said the team member in Bangladesh. “After watching the film, some people started discussing the miracles they had seen, and the death and resurrection of Jesus. Poresh was standing on the side and wanted to talk with us. He said, ‘I realize I need Jesus in my life. Please help me to follow Him as my Lord and Savior!’ We prayed with him. Then we went back to his home where he cried and fell at his father’s and mother’s feet apologizing for his mischievous way of life. We prayed for all of them and left. Three days later Poresh’s father told us, ‘Thank you for the message you conveyed to us. This has changed our family. From now on we want to follow Jesus together.’ From this one family, a new church has started in the area."

Pray for Poresh’s family as they are joined by the bonds of Christ in His service.

“He could not sleep because of the nightmares,” said the team member in Kenya. “During the altar call an old man came forward to accept Christ. We prayed with him to know Jesus. He shared with us that he did not sleep well because of nightmares so we prayed for God to release him from these. A few days later he testified that he had not had any more bad dreams.”

Praise God for rest in the spirit and rest in the body!

Praises:
- Praise God for the return of the group of individuals from Orangewood, AZ who delivered a set of JESUS Film equipment to Costa Rica.
- Praise the Lord for the success of the Orlando, FL World Challenge event.

For more information on JESUS Film Ministry Trips go to www.JFHP.org/trips

* JESUS Film teams have reported 52,418,525 evangelistic contacts* from January 1998 through June 24, 2009. Of these contacts, 9,291,941 (17.7% of contacts) have indicated decisions for Christ and there have been 3,127,096 (33.7% of decisions) initial discipleship follow-ups. There have been 19,690 preaching points started and 14,000+ new pastors trained or in training.
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17 June 2009

2009-06-17T00:00:00Z

“Glory to God, Glory to God, Jesus healed me!” testified Marcela in Nicaragua. “I was faced with a serious health problem in which the doctors had determined that I was not going to be able to talk for the rest of my life. In the afternoon of this same day, I heard speakers on a pickup that announced they where going to present the movie Magdalena. I did not know what this movie was about. After watching the movie, the team made a prayer of faith. I went forward in faith. When they came to me, I had to make signs with my hands as I was not able to speak. To my surprise, during the presentation of the JESUS Film, my voice had returned. The team told me to give glory to God and my first words were, ‘Glory to God, Glory to God, Jesus healed me.’ The doctors had determined I would never talk again, but there is nothing impossible for God. God is all powerful.”

Praise God for giving Marcela back her voice to use for His glory!

“We did not want to give up on this place,” said Nick in the Philippines. “We thank God for allowing us to show the JESUS Film in this area. We are blessed to have developed good relationships with the adults and children of the area. We are spreading God’s word and the church is growing.”

Pray for the work of the JESUS Film teams to be fruitful for the kingdom.

“The owner of the house gave his heart to Jesus,” said the team member in Cuba. “People in the area had heard talk about Jesus, but the film allowed them to see His life with their own eyes. The greatest blessing that we received that night was that the owner of the house where we showed the film gave his heart to our Lord Jesus Christ. He had been an alcoholic. The family told us later that his life had completely changed. He is faithful in attending all the meetings at church. We give God thanks because only He makes this kind of change in people.”

Praise God for this man who opened his home and his heart to Christ.

Prayer Requests:

- Pray for the individuals from Orangewood, AZ on the JESUS Film Ministry Trip in Costa Rica to reach the lost with God’s love June 11 – 18.

- Please pray for the leaders, table hosts, and staff as they work on final preparations for the Orlando, FL World Challenge on June 23rd. Pray that the Lord will bless this time with a spirit of faithfulness from those attending the event.

For more information about World Challenge events call Trish or Patty at 913-663-5700.

For more information on JESUS Film Ministry Trips go to www.JFHP.org/trips

* JESUS Film teams have reported 52,249,191 evangelistic contacts* from January 1998 through June 17, 2009. Of these contacts, 9,254,368 (17.7% of contacts) have indicated decisions for Christ and there have been 3,115,583 (33.7% of decisions) initial discipleship follow-ups. There have been 19,632 preaching points started and 14,000+ new pastors trained or in training.

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10 June 2009

2009-06-10T00:00:00Z

“Vobes had been ill with fever for three months,” said the team member in India. “We were taken to a nearby house where we met Vobes laying on the veranda. The village doctors and charmers treated him in their own ways but his condition was getting worse. We prayed deeply in the name of Jesus for the healing of Vobes. We offered our prayers with tears. As we prayed, we felt Vobes body temperature coming down gradually. We felt the presence of our Lord’s Spirit and we continued to pray. He got up and sat on his bed. After seeing this, his wife started crying and said, ‘Dear brothers, this is the first time in many days my husband doesn’t have any fever and he is able to get up from the bed. I understand that Jesus is the true God and He can do anything. Please pray for me to know Jesus.’”

Pray for Vobes and his wife as they are new followers of Christ.

“My mother wanted to abort me and my father abused me,” said Gabriela in Ecuador. “I realized that things in my home were not normal. I was confused and didn’t know what to do. After seeing the JESUS Film, I went to church with my aunt and everyone welcomed me with open arms. I felt loved, accepted, and blessed by God. I thank God for the love shown to me by Jesus and by the church.”

Praise God Gabriela found God’s love and acceptance through JESUS and her church family.

“Stera gave her life to the Lord while watching the Jesus Film,” said the team member in Zambia. “The 17 year old was an orphan and raised money for her school fees and food with a life of prostitution. While watching the JESUS Film show, Stera was convicted and made her decision to follow Jesus.”

Please pray for Stera as she lives her life for Christ and finds support from her new church family.

Prayer Requests:

- Pray for the individuals from Orangewood, AZ on the JESUS Film MinistryTrip traveling to Costa Rica to deliver a set of equipment June 11 – 18.

- Please pray for each person attending the upcoming World Challenge event in Orlando, FL on June 23rd. Pray the Lord will bless this time of inspiration and commitment in a great way. World Challenges are major fundraising events for JESUS Film Harvest Partners. Pray that the Lord will speak to people’s hearts as they consider financially supporting this ministry.

For more information about World Challenge events call Trish or Patty at 913-663-5700.

For more information on JESUS Film Ministry Trips go to www.JFHP.org/trips.

* JESUS Film teams have reported 52,142,474 evangelistic contacts* from January 1998 through June 10, 2009. Of these contacts, 9,233,316 (17.7% of contacts) have indicated decisions for Christ and there have been 3,096,492 (33.5% of decisions) initial discipleship follow-ups. There have been 19,388 mission churches / preaching points started and 14,000+ new pastors trained or in training.

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03 June 2009

2009-06-03T00:00:00Z

“We are winning souls in the Dominican Republic with the JESUS Film,” said the local pastor. “God is blessing the east part of Santo Domingo. Using the film, we are able to reopen churches which once were closed. In the next ten years, we would like to have 100 churches.”

Praise God for His work in peoples' lives in the Dominican Republic!

“A man with no problems will not draw near to God,” said Anali in the Philippines. “I understand now that I needed a good and deep relationship with God. My problems led to me a personal relationship with Christ. My children will now grow up knowing about Jesus.”

Praise God that Anali’s difficulties led him to know Christ and have changed the path of his family.

“My life was destroyed by the devil,” said Luis in Nicaragua. “I was unfaithful to my wife. Alcohol entered my life, and I had many problems with my family. Thanks be to God that He spoke to me through the JESUS Film. I made a decision to follow Christ. As of today and from now on, I want to serve Jesus with my life.

Pray for Luis as he leads his family and serves the Lord as a new believer.

Prayer Requests:

- Pray for the individuals from Orangewood, AZ on the JESUS Film Ministry Trip traveling to Costa Rica to deliver a set of equipment June 11 – 18.

- Please pray for the leaders and table hosts as they invite individuals to participate in the World Challenge on June 23rd in Orlando, FL. Pray that the Lord will bless this time of inspiration and commitment in a great way. World Challenges are major fundraising events for JESUS Film Harvest Partners. Pray that the Lord will speak to people’s hearts as they consider financially supporting the mission to help fulfill the Great Commission by reaching the lost with God’s love.

For more information about World Challenge events call Trish or Patty at 913-663-5700.

For more information on JESUS Film Ministry Trips go to www.JFHP.org/trips.

* JESUS Film teams have reported 52,142,474 evangelistic contacts* from January 1998 through June 3, 2009. Of these contacts, 9,233,316 (17.7% of contacts) have indicated decisions for Christ and there have been 3,098,655 (33.6% of decisions) initial discipleship follow-ups. There have been 20,065 mission churches / preaching points started and 14,000+ new pastors trained or in training.

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27 May 2009

2009-05-27T00:00:00Z

“My friend was blind,” said Anjum in Pakistan. “My blind friend heard about the JESUS Film showing and asked me to take him. He was able to listen to the story. He learned Jesus has the power to heal. At the end of the show, the team prayed for the sick people. My friend was healed by the power of the Holy Ghost. He now loves to learn more about Jesus.”

Praise God for restoring sight to the eyes and sight to the soul!

“I regret the time I spent practicing magic,” said the viewer in the Congo. “I practiced magic for a long time, and now I regret the time I lost when I could have been serving Jesus. I lived many years in ignorance of my Maker. I am now a believer in Christ.”

Pray for this new believer as he lives for the Lord.

“I offered my house as a place for church meetings,” said Emilio in Guatemala. “I came to know the Lord after watching the JESUS Film. With gratitude, my home is now a place for many church activities. I pray my children will serve God and my community will come to know Jesus.”

Join in prayer with Emilio for his family and his community to know Christ.

URGENT Prayer Request:

- Cyclone “Aila” hit the southern coast of Bangladesh Monday afternoon, May 25th. JESUS Film teams are working in some of the areas. We are not aware of any injury to team members but would appreciate your prayers for the teams as they seek to minister to hurting people in Bangladesh. Please pray for the recovery efforts and the message of God’s love to flourish in the midst of this turmoil.

* JESUS Film teams have reported 52,136,177 evangelistic contacts* from January 1998 through May 27, 2009. Of these contacts, 9,232,446 (17.7% of contacts) have indicated decisions for Christ and there have been 3,098,655 (33.6% of decisions) initial discipleship follow-ups. There have been 20,065 mission churches / preaching points started and 14,000+ new pastors trained or in training.

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20 May 2009

2009-05-20T00:00:00Z

“I was bound by witchcraft,” said 15-year-old Elvis in Cuba. “Even at my young age, I was involved in witchcraft. I always carried many occult items, such as collars and bracelets, to protect me from the spirits. Two people told me about Jesus. That same day, I accepted the gift of eternal life through Christ after watching the JESUS Film. When I saw the life of Christ, I was astounded to know someone much more powerful than the witchcraft that I controlled. I gave my life completely to Him and decided to follow Him. Now the brothers are discipling me and my life continues to change every day.”

Praise God that Elvis is no longer bound to witchcraft.

“My brother and five friends made the decision to follow Christ,” said Teddy in Peru.” I was invited to see the JESUS Film with my friend. When I was there that night, I could feel God touching my heart and inviting me to follow Him. I got back home without making my decision, but the images I saw in the film made an impression on me. I could not stop thinking about it. The next day, I went to the church to talk with the pastor. The pastor told me about Jesus, and I decided to give my life to Christ. I was not alone, the night before at the JESUS Film showing my brother and five friends gave their lives to Christ. I give thanks to God for the ministry of the JESUS Film. It is used to touch the hearts of the people. "

Pray for Teddy, his brother and friends as they learn more about Jesus and serving Him.

“I have put my trust in God,” said Cynthia in the Philippines. “Because I watched the JESUS Film, I have faith in Jesus. From now on, whatever happens, I will keep on trusting Him even in times of trials in my life.”

Praise the Lord Cynthia has faith in the one true living God!

Prayer Requests:

- We have JESUS Film teams in Africa, the Caribbean, Eurasia, South America, Mexico, and Central America who need new equipment. Please pray for groups to schedule ministry trips for equipment delivery in one of these priority locations. For more information visit http://www.jfhp.org/getinvolved/trips.html

* JESUS Film teams have reported 52,136,177 evangelistic contacts* from January 1998 through May 20, 2009. Of these contacts, 9,232,446 (17.7% of contacts) have indicated decisions for Christ and there have been 3,098,655 (33.6 of decisions) initial discipleship follow-ups. There have been 20,065 mission churches / preaching points started and 14,000+ new pastors trained or in training.

*JESUS Film and other tools

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13 May 2009

2009-05-13T00:00:00Z

“I put my faith in Jesus Christ,” said Eveling in Nicaragua. “I was helping the children with Vacation Bible School activities and that evening went to see the JESUS Film. I was sick when I arrived, suffering from health problems related to an issue of blood. Seeing the film, I was impacted the moment when the blind man, Bartimaeus, walked toward Jesus shouting ‘Jesus, Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!’ Jesus asked him, ‘What do you want me to do for you?’ ‘I want to see,’ he answered. ‘Receive your vision,’ said the Lord and the blind man was able to see. In this moment, I put my faith in Jesus Christ. He healed me from my bleeding and I received Him as my Lord and Savior. Now I meet with others to advance my knowledge of the Lord and of His Word."

Praise God for His healing power in Eveling’s body and life.

“Rene was a robber and practiced witchcraft,” said the team member in Madagascar. “We met Rene when we arrived to show the JESUS Film. He told us about his life, and we invited him to watch JESUS. Following the show he was crying and accepted Jesus in his life as his Savior. Rene gave up his bad job and is totally new in Jesus.”

Pray for Rene as he lives a new life in Christ.

“They both cried and forgave each other,” said 13 year old Ayneet in Pakistan. “Two families lived in our house; my uncle’s wife and children lived with us. My mother and aunt would fight as would the children of each family. There was no peace in the house. We went to watch the JESUS Film. When we saw Jesus forgive the sins of others, my mother was prompted in her heart to forgive my aunt. They both requested forgiveness. We all cried, giving thanks to the Lord. That day peace came into our house. Now we all live like brothers and sisters. God bless the JESUS Film team for bringing peace to my family. "

Praise God for giving peace to families in strife!

Prayer Requests:

* JESUS Film teams have reported 51,701,847 evangelistic contacts* from January 1998 through May 13, 2009. Of these contacts, 9,165,015 (17.7% of contacts) have indicated decisions for Christ and there have been 3,065,174 (33.4% of decisions) initial discipleship follow-ups. There have been 19,052 mission churches / preaching points started and 14,000+ new pastors trained or in training.

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