~CSI Thanks YOU for your Generous Support

Thank You For A Wonderful 2011 It was once said, "Nobody can do everything, but every- one can do something." Compassion Services Inter- national together with your support was able to do some great things in 2011. We want to thank you for your sacrifice to help the hurting around the world. So many people have given of their time, talents and finances enabling humanitarian aid to be sent around the globe. In 2011 your gifts have reached the people of Japan and Myanmar and continued to help the people of Haiti as they continue their rebuilding efforts. Most recently aid was sent to earthquake victims in Turkey and to flood victims in the Philippines. 2011 was a year when disaster struck close to home as tornadoes ripped through Alabama and Joplin, MO. Because so many of you gave, CSI was able to send financial aid and supplies to many of the families directly affected by these tragic events. CSI continues because of your faithful support. The words thank you cannot begin to convey how much CSI appreciates every person who contributes their time, talents, resources and finances to ensure that those in greatest need receive the aid they so desperately need. 2012 promises to be an exciting time for CSI and we are glad that you have partnered with us to reach out to a world in need. As we continue to focus on helping the hurting around the globe let us remember the words of Winston Churchill, "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."                   Rebuilding in Haiti Food Distribution in Japan Tornado Destruction in Alabama Thank you again for your sacrificial giving and for helping us  to fulfill Matthew 25:40 and James 1:27. With Great Appreciation Compassion Services International 3333-1 Rue Royale St. Charles, MO 63301 636-724-0328

~The Mark Alphin Family - Finland

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Finland's Intercessor Team Prayer Focus The Mark Alphin Family-UPCI Missionaries, FINLAND                                                    January 2012 Thank you for supporting us in either prayer, finance,  or both. You are receiving this email in response to your commitment to seeing an apostolic voice rise in Finland.                                                             IT'S A NEW SEASON! The dawning of a new year nearly always brings a mindset of change. No matter what one is considering, whether it be weight, relationships, job, relocation, etc., it always involves changing something about 'life.' Looking back over2011, we can see where our family experienced a whole lot of change! And, from where we stand, it has all been good. God has been faithful. Our team connection has been strong! And, we have been involved in  praying for specific FIT requests in which God has moved  in a miraculous way, astounding multiple doctors and proving that time and space does not matter to the Master Physician! 2012 and Finland - here's what we've planned so far (just in  a nutshell, mind you, in order to save time and space): "Light and Might" In 2012, we are purposing to pray "Light and Might" into the  spiritual atmosphere of Finland, asking God to illuminate  the spiritual darkness with His Holy light while dispatching  angels to fight - with might, strength, and anointing - in  order to take territory from the evil one."Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick;  and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light  so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and  glorify your Father which is in heaven."(Matthew 5:14-16, KJV) Our prayer is that His light, within us, would shine brightly before the Finns! 30 days of Prayer and Fasting The Europe/Middle East Region is in the midst of a 30-day period of prayer and fasting for the Europe/Middle East. If you are interest -ed in joining us, we welcome you to do so! Sis. Jerolyn Kelley, the EME Prayer Commission Coordinator, had some great fasting ideas: no sugar, tea/coffee, eating one meal a day, fasting until a certain  time each day, no meat, chocolate, bread, internet, newspaper, and read nothing but the Bible. There is certainly more than one  way to deny ourselves, and with the right motive, our efforts serve to draw us closer to Him. Read It Through! Our family is planning to read the Bible through at least once this year. Won't you join us? There are a number of programs available to assist you in making it an easy task, not to mention it has lasting, spiritual benefits! Bread Chart (Bible Reading Enriches Any Day) Home Bible Studies Our goal is to reach out to others on a personal level, share our knowledge of Jesus, and help others develop a relationship with God that is built on Truth found in the Word of God. All of us will be involved in teaching Bible Studies! Looking ahead In August, the EME Prayer Commission will bring a small team of intercessors to Helsinki, Finland, in order to conduct prayer walks in various areas around the city. We are thrilled that our country was chosen for such a venture, and ask that you help us prepare the  spiritual atmosphere for a great awakening in the hearts and minds  of men. We will be sharing more about this as the date draws closer. EME Prayer Commission website Thank you for being a part of Finland's Intercessor Team. We could not possibly do 'what we do' without you! Glenda Alphin UPCI Missionary, Finland EME Prayer Commission Member

~Suriname News Flash - December 2011

Suriname News Flash

December 2011

Seasons Greetings!
We trust you and your family had an enjoyable holiday season, and that you will be blessed during 2012.

Trip to Aruba

In December we visited Aruba, where we met with some contacts. Aruba currently has no United Pentecostal churches, and is considered a target nation. Please pray that a church can be established there.

Special Prayer Request
The church in Paramaribo met in a hotel conference room for several years, but had to move in November due to remodeling. The congregation currently rents an auditorium on an hourly basis. While church buildings are not everything, we feel a building will be a blessing for the stability and future growth of the work. Please pray that the Lord will provide a suitable location.

Thank you for praying for our family and for the church in Suriname.

The Rhoads Family
Missionaries to Suriname


Visit our web page at www.RhoadsMission.com.

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~Happy New Year - 2012

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~It's New Year's Eve - Celebrate

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We are at the end of the road in 2011 with only a few hours left before beginning the trek into a New Year...

...thanking God for all He has done in 2011.

Expecting GREATER things from God in 2012!

Ephesians 3:19-21

19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.

20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.

The BEST is yet to come...

~Merry Christmas from the WD FMD

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"For unto you is born this day in the city of David a savior, which is Christ the Lord." Luke 2:11


Merry Christmas!


WD Foreign Missions Board:
Michael Hanks
John Thomas
Jerry Powell
Don Demyan
Clayton Brown
Morgan Underwood

~Merry Christmas from the David Bernard Family