~Work Continues on the W. H. Dean Bible School/Managua, Nicaragua

The above photos are from Day One...more photos to come in other posts. Please continue to PRAY that the financial need will be met so this beautiful building can be completed.

~Barcelona Commentary - January/February 2012

Please continue to PRAY for ALL missionaries around the world. 

Barcelona Commentary Rev. & Mrs. Nathan A. Harrod  Missionaries to Spain United Pentecostal Church International Revival Report... Bible Schools In Spain Bible school training is an important part of the growth in Spain. We have Bible schools both in Madrid and in Barcelona. Recentley Missionary Gary Sones who is based  in Madrid was able to aquire new facilites to accomadate the second full-time Bible school in all of Europe! In the first semester we had 83 Bible School In Madrid students at these new Bible School facilities. This past semester we had a total of 140 students between our Madrid and Barcelona Schools. Though they are now in the new Bible School in Madrid there is still construction to be done in order to complete the Bible School. If you are interested in investing in the future leaders of Spain you can send donations to the Global Missions Department:Project #103.FA.033215.22.2204._.280 Students In Class Starting the year off right We were glad to have Evangelist Brian Norman with us to close out the year. During these services we had many  people testify of physical healings and 13 that received Altar Service the baptism of the Holy Ghost. We have now had 19 receive the Holy Ghost in this New Year. God is doing great things! New AIMers David Nutt Family We are happy to have a new Associates In Missions family working with us here in Barcelona. The David Nutt family have been a blessing since their arrival in October. They have been helping in all areas of the church and a great help in teaching home Bible studies. We are always looking for dedicated people that desire to come on AIM and be a part of the work that God is raising up in this nation. Plans to start another church Manresa In order to reach the masses of people that live in our part of the country we MUST start new churches. With the help of the Lord we have started two new churches this term and our goal is to start another church this year before we begin our next deputation. This year we have begun having house meetings and bible studies in a new city outside of Barcelona. We ask that you would pray for the city of Manresa that God would lead us in establishing a new church in this city. Recently we have had as high as 20 people attend this house meeting in this city with no church. Thank You! Thank you for all your prayers and support. Together we are claiming Spain in Jesus' name! God Bless, Nathan, Tanya, Alaina and Lincoln Harrod Harrod Family Quick Links: Enroll as PIM Foreign Missions Interested in AIM Los Pentecostales

~January 2012 Mexigram - Revival in Mexico!

From the email desk of Missionary T.Wynn Drost - General Superintendent UPC of Mexico

 

THE MEGA-CITY WITH THE MOST UPCI, JESUS' NAME, PENTECOSTALS IN THE WORLD!  NOW, OVER 7,000 BAPTIZED BELIEVERS! *

MEXICO CITY ANNUAL MINISTERS' CONFERENCE.  We have 28 Districts in the UPC of Mexico, and during the months of January and February of each year we have all of Annual Ministers' Conferences in each District throughout the country.  It means a lot of traveling for us, since we go to all of them (as the General Superintendent of the UPC of Mexico) and chair in each District Ministers' Assembly.  But, those more than 8,900 miles aren't as tiresome when it means seeing and being part of the revival blessing that is taking place in this country. During each District Assembly, aside from the election of each Districts' officers (including each District Supervisor or Superintendent) we also collect and verify the statistics for each District.

THE CENTRAL DISTRICT is the largest (statistically, not geographically) of all the Districts, and we had our Annual Central District Conference on Saturday, January 7, 2012.  The Central District encompasses Mexico City, which has a population of over 22 million people.  It is no longer the largest city in the world, but is now in third place.

Above is a picture of the Central District Pastors and their wives, in one of the services on the 7th of January.  Aside from this annual Conference, we have monthly Ministers' meetings, each first Monday night of the month.  It is always a tremendously exciting time where the Pastors report baptized, filled with the Holy Spirit during the former month, besides any new Churches, missions or miracles!

Pictured above is a banquet type meal that the Ladies of the Central District provided and set up, with 296 present - which included Pastors, their wife and children.

STATISTICS:  Each year, in every District, we collect a Census, which is included in the each District's Annual Report to their District Assembly.  In the Central District we now have:

104 Pastors in this mega-city, with close to 100 Churches and Missions.

We now have over 7,000 solid faithful baptized believers.

Pictured above is our CENTRAL DISTRICT BOARD.  Besides being the General Superintendent of the UPC of Mexico, I am also the Central District Supervisor - elected by the Pastors in this District to that position.  I also pastor in this city.  To my right (in the middle) is Brother Alberto Gutierrez, the Central District Secretary.  He pastors two Churches with over 500 baptized believers between the two.  To my left is Brother Gustavo Aldana, the Central District Treasurer, also pastoring (he is also a top executive of Colgate-Palmolive, here in Mexico).  The rest are all Sectional Presbyters, voted on and elected by the Central District Pastors.

As a note of interest, on the far left front row (beige suit) is Brother Filogonio Zapata (Presbyter) who pastors two different churches in the city.  He is the grandson of a very famous General during the 1910 Revolution here in Mexico, whose name was Emiliano Zapata.

*MEGA-CITIES.  A mega-city is one that has a population of over 10 million people.  In a recent United Nations report, the five largest mega-cities in the world are: Tokyo, Sao Paulo, Mexico City, Bombay, Dhaka, and Delhi.  Mexico City (by far!) is the one with the most UPCI, Jesus' Name, Pentecostals.  We are very thankful to the Lord for that.  Although, the first United Pentecostal Church in this city was started in 1991 - not that long ago.  We are experiencing revival!  To God Be The Glory!

We cherish and appreciate your prayers for continued revival in this mega-city!

 

Rev. T.W.Drost - General Superintendent UPC of Mexicowww.ipumex.net (011-521) 55-5438 1013 cell phone

~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


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~Happy New Year - 2012

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