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Pray first — pray always!
Volume 5 n Number 1
Editor Bob Putman
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When the apostle Paul wrote about putting on the full armor of God in Ephesians chapter four, he concluded by calling us to intercessory prayer. Paul understood the reality of spiritual warfare firsthand. He instructed us to see our struggle as a battle against “spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” Read again the imperative voice he used to call the church to action: “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can stand strong against the devil’s schemes” (Eph. 4:10-11). His admonitions about the nature of God’s armor conclude with the necessity of continual Spirit-filled intercession. Here is how he described prayer that defeats the enemy’s schemes and attacks: “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people” (Eph. 4:18). In our movement we like to say, “Pray first.” We should also hear the urgency of Paul’s words and say, “Pray always!” n Always in the mighty power of God’s Spirit. n Always making every occasion an opportunity to intercede. n Always alert to the devil’s schemes, as we pray with all kinds of prayer. n Always standing guard over all the saints. Dee and I have felt humbled and grateful for the power of your prayers on our behalf. We urge you to use this prayer calendar to cover the servants and ministries of Converge with protective prayers. Every person you see in this calendar needs and counts on your intercession. So much is at stake and the spiritual opposition is real and constant. This is true for your lives and your church family as well. Thank you for joining us in championing the priority of prayer in all of our circles of influence. We know how the battle ends and we stand together in Christ’s triumph. In his grace and peace,
Jerry Sheveland President Converge Worldwide (BGC)
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“ Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ....” — Col. 4:2-3
things to pray for missionaries* n Wisdom and direction to multiply transformational churches all around the world. n Financial and prayer support to sustain the ministry. n Adaptation to culture and living situations. n Healthy relationships in family and ministry. n Encouragement and support from friends and churches.
chaplains n Wisdom and discernment in providing pastoral care to people of all religious backgrounds. n Opportunities to share Jesus Christ in appropriate ways. n Physical, spiritual and emotional well-being of chaplains and their families. n Protection in locations where they serve. n The joy of seeing great spiritual fruit.
converge staff n Hearts aligned with God’s work through Converge. n Resources and abilities necessary to serve with joy and efficiency. n Healthy relationships and unity among co-workers. n Spiritual encouragement through greater intimacy with Christ and each other. n Affirming relationships with pastors and churches throughout Converge.
church planters n Faith to trust God in the adventure of launching a church. n Wisdom for each critical step and faithfulness to the vision. n Provision for family, both financially and spiritually. n Favor in connections and relationships in the community. n More church planters to partner with Converge (Matt. 9:38).
executive ministers n Discernment and wisdom as they encourage and interact with pastors in their districts. n Financial provision to operate and staff their offices and church planting. n Joy and unity as our districts serve one another. n God’s blessing and protection over their families. n A greater movement of prayer and spiritual health in Converge churches.
*For the most recent update from missionaries, go to convergeworldwide.org/ give/[insert the number under their name].
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Active, Lt., U.S. Navy USS San Diego LPD 22, Calif.
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Missio Dei Community Santa Cruz, Calif.
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New Hope Fellowship Lafayette, La.
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2nd 1/2 Ministries Lake Forest Park, Wash.
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David & Lindsey Sorn
Paul & Margie Varberg
John & Kris Newman
Jonathan Goertz Odyssey HealthCare Wilmington, Del.
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Joel & Leslie Smith PacWest
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Becky O. 13305 Ethiopia
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Living Hope Church Mobile, Ala.
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Curtis & Nancy Young Heartland
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International Ministries Orlando, Fla.
SoulSearch Kansas City, Kan.
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Converge Latino Ministries
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Brown Deer (Wis.) Community Church
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Reserve, Col., U.S. Army Ft. Monmouth, N.J.
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Withny & Mimose Pierre
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Information Technology Arlington Heights, Ill.
Rhythm Church Mason City, Iowa
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International Ministries Orlando, Fla.
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Harvest Community Church Mesa, Ariz.
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Christine Kolb President’s Office Orlando, Fla.
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Human Resources Arlington Heights, Ill.
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Turning Point Life Church Kenosha, Wis.
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Zao Community Church Brandon, S.D.
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Day12 Church Phoenix, Ariz.
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Journey Church Worcester, Mass.
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Active, Capt., U.S. Army Alamosa, Colo.
Frederick & Rena Zak SOUTHEAST
Reaching for Christ Ministries Atlanta, Ga.
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Steve & April Goodner
Jon Bravinder
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Active, Capt., U.S. Air Force Patrick AFB, Fla.
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Paul Reynolds Isanti, Minn.
Bill Grant
Oak Trace Retirement Community Downers Grove, Ill.
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Jason Hohnberger
Joy Rudolph
Steve & Carol Smith
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Active, Capt., U.S. Army Ft. Bragg, N.C.
Dave & Becky Tilma
Missionary Assessment Center Converge Collaboration Center Orlando, Fla.
Church Planting Orlando, Fla.
Marlan Mincks
Great Lakes
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Dan & Sandy Varberg
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Lynette Young
Jerry & Dee Sheveland
Larry Mark Northwest
New Freedom Renton, Wash.
Reserve, Lt. Col., U.S. Air Force MacDill AFB, Fla.
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63319 Philippines
President Orlando, Fla.
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Don & Angie Finley
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Thrive Church Fond du Lac, Wis.
Executive Director, National Ministries Orlando, Fla.
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Ruth Gollings
Jonathan Butler
Vince Moxon
Cornerstone Fund Arlington Heights, Ill.
New Life Church Stewartville, Minn.
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Terry Martell
135961 Mexico
Reserve, Capt., U.S. Army Ft. Dix, N.J.
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Amanda Sands
Director, Communications & Generosity Orlando, Fla.
The Water’s Edge Duluth, Minn.
Church Planting Volunteer Hobart, Wis.
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Jason & Angelina Hardy
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Orchard Church Erie, Colo.
The Wave Church San Diego, Calif.
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Clay & Candy Stokes Southwest
The Wave Church San Diego, Calif.
Mike & Cindy Mahon southwest
Flagstaff (Ariz.) Community Church
minnesota iowa
David Shirk
Jason & Laura Helveston PacWest
Active, Lt. Cmdr., U.S. Navy Cherry Point, N.C.
Downtown Synergy: City Church San Jose, Calif.
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Epic Life Church Andover, Minn.
Converge ministry in Middle East
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Eric Coulon
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Rick & Carol Stark
John & Elaine Mehn
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Life180 Church Phoenix, Ariz.
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Executive Director, International Ministries Orlando, Fla.
147441 Brazil
International Ministries Sioux Falls, S.D.
Converge Executive Management Team
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Wesley Sloat
Mike F.
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Active, Lt., U.S. Navy Naval Base San Diego, Calif.
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Martin Maverick
Great Lakes
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Journey Church Merrill, Wis.
Grace Deaf Church Schofield, Wis.
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Linda Petrie
Marenrri & Yoamirka Duboy Great Lakes
Cornerstone Fund Arlington Heights, Ill.
Iglesia EvangĂŠlica Hispanoamericana Appleton, Wis.
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Accounting Arlington Heights, Ill.
Active, Cmdr., U.S. Navy San Diego, Calif.
Gregory Mathias
Reserve, Lt., U.S. Navy Elk River, Minn.
Bob Skjegstad
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Converge Heartland Annual Meeting Mitchell, S.D.
Middle East
Roseville (Minn.) Good Samaritan
John & Leslie Erickson Minnesota Iowa
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Jubilee Community Church Minneapolis, Minn.
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International Ministries La Palma, Calif.
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Connections Church Ramsey, Minn.
Dave & Beth Roberts 171564 Argentina
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Intercultural Ministries Missionary Retreat
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Gary Reynolds
Lynn & Barbara Conner
Scott Nelsen
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John & Jan Baxter
Jane Fischer
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Barb Wright
David J.
Cornerstone Fund Arlington Heights, Ill.
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Cornerstone Fund Arlington Heights, Ill.
Alegent Health Omaha, Neb.
12848 Mexico
79565 Philippines/Diaspora
183782 Estonia
Director, Harvest Arlington Heights, Ill.
98833 Japan
missionaries chaplains converge staff executive ministers
Active, Lt. Col., U.S. Army Ft. Huachuca, Ariz.
Accounting Arlington Heights, Ill.
International Ministries St. Paul, Minn.
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Leona Bergstrom
Missionary Assessment Center
Converge Collaboration Center
Gary Rohrmayer
(through October 4)
MIDAMERICA
Harvest Arlington Heights, Ill.
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George Paul
Co-director, 2nd 1/2 Ministries Lake Forest Park, Wash.
117401 West Africa
Retired, Capt., U.S. Navy Chaplain Endorser The Villages, Fla.
Lawrence Williams
Art & Dorothy Helwig
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Carla Yehnert
Aurora Memorial Hospital Burlington, Wis.
156450 Nigeria
Great Lakes Annual Meeting Accounting Arlington Heights, Ill.
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Vietnamese Ministry Expansion Team
Northwest Annual Meeting (through October 19)
37439 Argentina
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Steve & Barbara Wilkinson
Ash Padharia
Prayer First Chanhassen, Minn.
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Loretta Topol
Greg McDonald
Converge Worldwide
Paul & Ana Hill
Retirement Plan Arlington Heights, Ill.
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Harvest Arlington Heights, Ill.
(through October 19)
101181 Philippines
Information Technology Arlington Heights, Ill.
President’s Office Atlanta, Ga..
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187000 Intercultural Ministries
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Dennis & Barb Erickson
Jim & Ina Smith
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Scott Hinrichs
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Coz & Joyce Crosscombe
165636 Belize Relief Sunday World
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Prayer First Volunteers Minneapolis, Minn.
4233 Cameroon
HealthEast Care System St. Paul, Minn.
Converge church planting in Nordic-Baltic
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Tom & Mary Lou Ellison 66533 Japan
Dick (& Beverly) Young 37878 Uruguay
Wade & Karlee Bishop great lakes
Element Hayward, Wis.
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Rocky Mountain Annual Meeting
VP, Chief Financial Officer Arlington Heights, Ill.
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Todd & Karen Indehar
Jeremy & Elizabeth Rhodes PacWest
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Jason (Jay) Tobin
Lou Petrie
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Fusion Church Chico, Calif.
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Marcus & Julie Toussaint
Dan & MeLinda Nelson
Israel & Maria Haas great lakes
Torrent Church Prescott, Wis.
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VP, Cornerstone Fund Arlington Heights, Ill.
Regan Beauchamp
Flagstaff (Ariz.) Community Church
Prison Lighthouse Fellowship South Dakota State Penitentiary Sioux Falls, S.D.
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177006 West Africa
Church Planting San Diego, Calif.
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Converge Worldwide
Active, Capt., U.S. Army Ft. Bragg, N.C.
119713 Mexico
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Brad & Deb M.
147244 Cameroon
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Thanksgiving
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The Oaks Drummond, Wis.
Timothy Wilson
Reserve, Capt., U.S. Air Force Indian Hills, Colo.
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Doug & Stephanie Lewis
Communications Orlando, Fla.
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Prayer First Volunteers St. Paul, Minn.
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Valerie Snyder
Nordic Baltic
Avera St. Luke’s Hospital Aberdeen, S.D.
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Bernard & Kimberly Emerson pacwest
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Good Samaritan Society Stillwater, Minn.
Bill & Kathy M.
Converge emerging leaders
The Way Church Stockton, Calif.
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Chris & Faith Creech
Veterans Affairs Winston Salem, N.C.
128174 Asia
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Daniel Boerst
Stephen & Mary Lonetti Minnesota Iowa
Beacon of Hope Church St. Paul, Minn.
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missionaries chaplains converge staff executive ministers
Larry Odle Heartland
68868 Brazil
Accounting Arlington Heights, Ill.
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Harlan Moss
Chuck & Becky Marshall
Converge international leadership training
Reserve, Capt., U.S. Navy Washington, D.C.
South Dakota Penitentiary Sioux Falls, S.D.
great lakes
Waukesha (Wis.) City Church
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Aaron Van Ruler
Ken & Debby Milhous
Katherine Robinson
John Jacobs
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Communications Orlando, Fla.
Jeff & Barbara Chapman 130587 Japan
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Bruce Boyle
182457 Fiji Islands
Reserve, Capt., U.S. Army Ft. Eustis, Va.
Scott & Lori Morgan Southwest
Active, Cmdr., U.S. Navy Beaufort, S.C.
Dan Peterson MidAtlantic
Missio Dei Community Church Chandler, Ariz.
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Carri Laufle
Brittany Ryan
185283 Germany
Generosity Gilbert, Ariz.
Cornerstone Fund Arlington Heights, Ill.
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