November International Update

OM International Director Peter Maiden tells stories from around the OM world, offering prayer points for each. Thanks for your prayers for OM.

George Verwer on a river taxi in Chicago

OM founder George Verwer asks prayer for Chicago, home of Moody Bible Institute. This is George's first HD video. To see in HD, watch on YouTube here and click the "full screen" icon on the bottom right of the viewer.  Nice shots of the city. 

one child, one school

Story of the difference education is making among the Dalit people group of India, called by some the most persecuted group in the world.

George Verwer: pray for Switzerland

OM founder George Verwer outside the church where Huldrych Zwingli preached at the beginning of the Reformation.

Operation World released

The new Operation World is now available through OM USA.  This 7th edition is subtitled "The Definitive Prayer Guide to Every Nation".  It is.  With over 1,000 pages, the book offers details for each country in the areas of geography, people groups, economy, politics, and religion.  It is designed as a devotional book so you can pray through all the countries of the world in a year.  Each day offers specific praises and prayer requests for the country of the day.  Each book is $16 plus shipping.  Call  800.899.0432 to order.

Video: The Singing Warrior

Heart Sounds International, a ministry of OM Arts, was recently in Mongolia to record Christian songs composed by one of the nation’s leading Christian songwriters. For one of the songs, the team needed a man’s voice. They knew that Tumku, who had recorded previous projects, was up to the task. He sang into the mic with conviction. The lyrics were written to reach deeply into the souls of Mongolians, recalling a time of fierce pride when warriors on horseback rode in the conquests of Genghis Khan.

Yet this song called Mongolians to a different fight, a spiritual battle for the King of Kings. As Tumku sang, the team knew he was God’s warrior for this moment. Five days after he heard the rough mix and gave his resounding approval, Tumku lost his life in a car accident. He left behind a wife and two young kids, but also a song urging his fellow warriors to fight the Lord’s battles. Here is Tumku and a portion of the song:

October International update

OM International Director Peter Maiden gives glimpses from around the world of how to pray for OM.

miracle and motivation in Pakistan

One OM Pakistan team had a flat tire.  In the tire repair shop they met a Muslim man and gave him a New Testament.  A week later, they saw the man again and he told them, "I was reading about the miracle of Jesus and I thought of praying for my sick relative. I said, 'God, if the power of Jesus still works, heal him.' The same day, the sick patient was healed.”

In another city, a team member took his family to visit other families displaced by the flood.  It was during the three-day celebration called Eid in Pakistan, the end of Ramadan, normally marked by celebrations and gift-giving.   But this year, it was a time of despair for many.  Homeless from the floods, the displaced families were very happy that someone spent time with them.  They said, “We cannot forgot this moment until the end of our life; while we were hungry you fed us and you visited us.”

Each of the three OM teams are being strengthened by reports like this.  But physically it is difficult.  One leader motivated his team saying , “We are all very tired but let's allow our enthusiasm to continue until the final bag has been delivered to those in need.”  And they have.  The number of families served is now over 4,300 (around 30,000 individuals).  Medical teams have helped over 4,200 patients.  Thanks for your gifts and intercession.

Please continue to remember the OM Pakistan team in your prayers.  Pray for their strength, their protection, and for continued wisdom and leading of the Holy Spirit.  Click here to give to OM Pakistan flood relief.  $35 feeds a family of 6 for two weeks.

signs of life among the ruins of Pakistan

“There is still 2-3 feet of water standing in different areas," says the OM Pakistan team leader, "The city looks like the ruins of a ‘lost city’, as the devastation is enormous.”  But his team continues bringing good news to the people of the region.  Women on the team began providing henna tattoos to the local women, as a way of lifting their spirits.  These tattoos are made with a temporary pigment, normally in intricate paisleys and lace-like patterns.  But the ladies on the team are drawing henna gospel designs.  Applying the tattoos is a lengthy process, which makes for a relaxed time of sharing the gospel with local ladies.  Many of the ladies are illiterate, so these pictures are a powerful way to communicate God's story.  And it will stay with them -- the henna designs should last about two weeks.  Please continue to pray for these ladies and their families.  Pray for God's provision for them, for their safety, and for openness to the love of Jesus.
  

Stories of Hope: Investing in Individuals

Brief story about a young man in Guyana moved by the ministry of the Logos Hope crew.

George (in a toga!) asks prayer for Transform 2010

OM founder George Verwer with his family just before the start of Transform 2010. Some Transform teams are still ministering in the Mediterranean. Please continue to pray for these teams.  Thank you.

ShipShots: legacy of libraries

Choosing books to donate to local libraries in Sierra Leone.

Pakistan update page

To keep current on news from the Pakistan flood, bookmark omusa.org/pakistan.  The timeline has been moved to this page and more updates are being added.  Thanks for your continued prayers and support for the Pakistani people.  Your gifts are crucial during this time.

Give to Pakistan flood relief.

kids' gymnastics performance in India

Students at the Good Shepherd Community School in India show their skills as gymnasts.

August International Update

new books for new believers

OM founder George Verwer tours Lake George and offers books to anyone new to the Christian faith. For the free books, write George here directly.

Prayer Shorts video: cry out for Syria

Cry Out is a prayer movement for Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, and Iraq. They have produced a short introduction on how to pray for Syria. Will you pause for a few minutes to watch the video and pray these Scriptures for the people of Syria? Thank you.

ShipShots: Atlantic crossing

Prepping OM ship Logos Hope for a two-week Atlantic crossing.

TIMELINE: Pakistan floods

See a timeline of relief efforts in Pakistan. 

Please continue to pray for victims of the floods.  And please give to Pakistan flood relief.  Thank you. 

URGENT prayer needed for Pakistan

Families patiently awaiting food distribution last week.

Not all crowds have been this calm.

Please pray for peace as food deliveries continue throughout the country.

The crushing need for immediate aid in Pakistan grows.  Many people are now sleeping on major roads, with their homes gone and nowhere to get food.  The OM team there has been working round the clock assessing needs, handing out food, and running a medical clinic.  The team is asking that you pray strength for them.  Pray the Lord would renew them physically.  Pray for their protection as crowds are growing increasingly more desperate for food and therefore more aggressive.  Flooding continues today, even reaching areas initially spared by the waters.  Pray for an end to the flooding.  Pray against disease and famine.  Pray for God's provision for the people of Pakistan.

Your gifts are allowing the team in Pakistan to provide aid during this crucial time.  Thank you for giving to Pakistan flood relief.