WORLD MISSION PRAYER LEAGUE
TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH PRAYER
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! (Ephesians 3:20) Later this month I will be ending nearly 20 years of active service with the Prayer League. Our young family departed Southern California for Mexico in September of 1998. After … [Continue Reading]
It’s June already?! I’m new to Minnesota, so maybe I’m missing something. Where did spring go? Just as I was expecting warmer days and budding flowers, in April we had our biggest snows of the year! And then, within two or three weeks’ time, the snow was gone and the thermometer hit 80°. I value change in general, and certainly appreciate the change of seasons that God created, but that all happened so quickly I … [Continue Reading]
We are told in Genesis that the changing of the seasons will never cease. However, observing the weather this year in Minnesota may have given you some doubt about that. It seemed as if the season was stuck on winter. But, praise God! Spring has finally arrived. I noticed that the first thing as I went outside Saturday morning. It was just simply nice outside. I took a deep breath and neither froze my lungs … [Continue Reading]
Do you enjoy going to the movies? I do. Are you one of those people who stay until the very end of the movie in order to watch the closing credits? My wife is. And therefore, I am, too! As I watch the long list of names, I’m always amazed at how many talented people, the great majority of them entirely unseen and unknown, were required to produce the movie. These gifted individuals worked “behind … [Continue Reading]
The World Mission Prayer League Handbook states: The Mission’s finances are received, acknowledged, managed and disbursed in a manner consistent with our spiritual values and commitments. We might call it “the Prayer League way.” One practical implication of the Prayer League way is our policy of non-solicitation. We make it our ambition to depend on God in prayer for all things. This policy is based on Hudson Taylor’s fundamental faith conviction that “God’s person, doing … [Continue Reading]
But God raised Jesus from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him (Acts 2:24). – The Apostle Peter, preaching publicly for the first time on the day of Pentecost. Have you ever considered the incredible audacity of those first followers of Jesus? The odds against them were enormous. Honestly, their prospects looked absolutely dismal! They were a tiny minority made up … [Continue Reading]
The workers, members, and friends of World Mission Prayer League are saddened by the news that our dear friend and brother in Christ, Dr. Eugene Bunkowske, has departed us after some months of a painful battle with cancer. He was called home by his Creator on Tuesday morning, March 27, 2018. We join his wife Bernice and their family in grieving their loss, but we are also greatly comforted and heartened, as are they, for … [Continue Reading]
We are amazed at the various ways the Lord finds to channel his gifts to us, but the principal means is through our praying membership. Once again, we thank the Lord for meeting our financial needs throughout the year 2017. We also thank you for responding to his prompting and being the vehicle by which he did that. Once again, you were the answer to our prayers. In 2017 Missionary Support payments were down from … [Continue Reading]
What a privilege it was to gather with other faithful prayer partners of the World Mission Prayer League (WMPL) at our “Annual Celebration and Prayer for the Nations” on February 18, in Minneapolis. Now, just a few days later, I’m with another fine group of Jesus followers in Rosario, Sinaloa, Mexico, where the Alianza Apostólica Luterana Mexicana (AALM) is celebrating its 75th Anniversary. Different language, different food, different people, and a strikingly different setting, but … [Continue Reading]
A few weeks ago, I received a sweet letter from an elderly contributor. This fine lady carried in her heart for many years a desire for missions, but she was unable to “go.” At a recent Prayer League event her passion was reawakened, but now over 90 and in poor health, going herself is out of the question. Even so, Betty has found a way of going in spirit: she will pay for others to … [Continue Reading]
What will the next generation of WMPL missionaries look like? I suspect you’ve heard the reports about the shrinking nature of the church in North America, and you very well may see it happening from where you sit on Sunday mornings. Increasing numbers of Americans are simply saying “no” to church. In particular, more and more of today’s young people claim no religious affiliation whatsoever. The percentages are startling, to be sure, and many find … [Continue Reading]
It is good to mark the end of one year and the beginning of another. In 2017 some of our workers completed their assignments and returned home; others retired. With them we celebrate persevering faith and the advance of the Kingdom. We also sent out new missionaries to begin new work in faithful obedience. We experienced some shortages in allowance but finished the year secure, ready to start anew. As we reflect on the past … [Continue Reading]