Almost there ... Michael and Carrie Hamley are SO close to having raised the necessary prayer and financial support to be released for ministry in Italy. Pray for them as they raise the remaining $8,000 in annual support and verify all commitments made by churches and individuals.

In the midst of pressing social and economic needs, the Free Methodist Church in Hungary is attempting to share the hope and healing that is found through Jesus Christ. By sponsoring Hungary country shares, you can be a part of discipling a new generation of believers in that country.

Hungary is just one of 28 country share budgets, totaling $270,710, that remain unfunded for 2006. Click here to see a complete list of uncommitted shares.

"... we witnessed the consequences of extreme poverty - illnesses, hunger, and [lack of] many things we take for granted such as: clean, running water, sanitation systems, reliable electricity ..." These are the words John and Melinda Henry, newly- appointed missionaries to Liberia, used to describe their recent travels to Africa.

Mike Reynen has first-hand knowledge of missions. He and his wife, Vickie, served as FM missionaries to Nigeria and Japan. Mike now pastors the Indianapolis, John Wesley FMC and serves as the Wabash Conference Missions Mobilizer. Vickie is the placement advisor for VISA Ministries.

Michael Long is thankful for healing as he recovers from a bike accident in Greece. Pray for a complete recovery by the time his family begins home assignment in January and February 2007. They will be visiting churches in their supporting conferences, South Atlantic and Wabash.

Sergio and Mary Loyola are in their late 50's, a time when they could be forgiven if they said it was time to enjoy their grandchildren and tend to their hobbies. Instead, they choose to serve the people of Bolivia at a time when poverty and suffering is deepening.

Two missionary couples, Gregg and Gail Ennis and Jack and Jeanne Munos, have returned to Haiti. They are currently stationed at Dessalines. Both couples already have many moving, encouraging and harrowing stories to share with you. Click here to read their latest newsletters.

"As we prepared to begin our support raising adventure, some told us 'you won’t like it. It is the least favorite part of the process.' Well, Diane and I must be weird (some of you knew that) but we are LOVING IT, going to churches and seeing what God is doing in and through them already." Al and Diane Mellinger have also found a uniquely sweet way to help raise their support funds. Click here to find out about this unique plan.

New missionaries, Josef and Lynette Sykora, (and their luggage) have arrived in Slovakia. They have already been approved for residency permits. Click here to read highlights of God's work in their lives.

Here are some ideas for mobilizing your church toward international ministry:
- Research, study and learn about the area of the world God puts on your heart (or the local missions committee suggests);
- Develop a culture and system that challenges young people ...
- Rev. Eric Spangler, Director of Mobilization

"We’ve just finished our fall MELT and BOA meetings, and I want to give you a report on our actions. God met us powerfully. The issues we faced were extremely important and some were quite difficult. The spirit in our leadership team was stellar – we had a sense the Lord was definitely leading us."

Take a sneak peek at the "Enter Their World" DVD, which is being mailed to each U.S. Free Methodist church later this month. The DVD has eight segments, plus two bonus segments from International Child Care Ministries. Filmed on location in Greece, Spain, Mexico City and Nicaragua, the segments will give you a compelling glimpse into worldwide Free Methodist ministries.

Dr. Brown's inspiring presentation to the East Michigan Annual Conference this last summer was videotaped and is now available on DVD. (We cannot post this offer on the web because some of his stories tell about FM work in creative access areas.) If you would like a free copy to show in your church, please e-mail your request to JudyL@fmcna.org.