Shadow Mountain Missions

Our Gather event is just over TWO WEEKS away! This July 13-17, all women ministering cross-culturally are invited to Gather: a 5-day, web-based live event of co...mmunity, teaching, resourcing, prayer, fun, and so much more. . COME EXPERIENCE: - live sessions on ministry-related topics led by experts - one-on-one virtual counseling, prayer, and medical consultation appointments - live connection groups with women serving in the same region or ministry focus - daily prayer groups to journey through the week with - live bible studies - live worship - live fitness classes - live social hours, game nights, and opportunities for fun - and so much more! . This event is for all women ministering outside their home culture, not just North-American women. Gather is designed so women in all time zones can participate! . REGISTER: Visit thriveministry.org/2020gather for more info and to register for this event! . GIFT IT You can even gift this experience to women on the field by paying their registration fee. Visit hub.thriveministry.org/gift/new to provide this gift! . SPREAD THE WORD Tag, text, call, email, and share the news about this opportunity with all the cross-cultural workers you know! See more

This July 1317, you’re invited to join us for Gather: a five-day, web-based live event for all women ministering cross-culturally! In this time of social dista...nce and isolation, Gather is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to connect safely with women ministering in all parts of the world and to experience community, teaching, resourcing, prayer, fun, and so much more. . At this event, you’ll have access to: - one-on-one virtual counseling, prayer, and medical consultation appointments - live sessions on ministry-related topics led by experts - live connection groups with women serving in your region or ministry focus - daily prayer groups to journey through the week with - live bible studies - live worship - live fitness classes - live social hours, game nights, and opportunities for fun - and so much more! . With over 45 hours of offerings, Gather is just the event you need right now, in a format like never before! . We need to gather now more than ever. And we want you, women ministering worldwide, to join us. . Register for just $35 @ thriveministry.org/2020gather . **ALL women working cross-culturally are welcome! While Thrive is a Colorado-based ministry and Gather has been crafted with North American women serving overseas in mind, so much of the content is applicable to all women serving outside of their home culture. All are welcome to experience the Father’s love and care. See more

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Remembering David Edison Kanagy June 29, 1958---April 11, 2020 Earthly life April 11, 2020----to infinity Heavenly life To God be the Glory...Continue reading

Praise Workshop music project, Ulan-Ude, Buryatia, Russia

Missionaries of the Week: (03/07-03/08) Dave and Miriam Kanagy have served with TEAM in Brazil since 1991. They grew up on the mission field and met while coaching sports teams at Christian High. They served at Camp Nova Vida, and then in 2008 planted a church in the city of Catalao. Dave and Miriam's vision is to "Help the Brazilian Church have a greater part in the Great Commission." Until very recently when medical needs surfaced, Dave was working with Brazilian pastors t...o develop effective evangelism and discipleship strategies and working with men at a rehabilitation center. Miriam too, was discipling and teaching women biblical counseling skills in both formal and informal settings. The Kanagy’s desire to prepare more Brazilians to do the work of the ministry both in Brazil and through outreach to countries where North American missionaries are no longer welcome. Currently Miriam and Dave are here with us in El Cajon, please pray for them as Dave battles pancreatic cancer. See more

As a web developer, Stephen Narwold had skills that were desperately needed at Ethnos360’s home office in Florida. His desire to serve overseas as a church plan...ter created a great dilemma within him, as his perspective of what a missionary is began to be shaken. Check out this video to see Stephen’s choice unfold and how God is using him now to further the gospel!

Missionary of the Week (02/29-03/01): Lloyd Marsden has served as a missionary in Papua New Guinea since 1992 with SIL International, a partnering organization of Wycliffe Bible Translators. Lloyd's ministry of serving as an aviation maintenance engineer is vital to keeping the fleet of planes and helicopters in good operating condition. These aircraft transport translators and supplies to tribal locations in Papua New Guinea, averaging over 4,000 flying hours per year. Please pray for Lloyd as he works in the Avionics shop, while keeping his 23 mechanic-related licenses current, which are critical for safety and for meeting government regulations in PNG. Also please pray for more airplane specialists to join the team and for strength and health as he serves.

Missionary of the Week February 8-9, 2020 Jon and Tammy Junker serve with TEAM in Tokyo, Japan. They help with the on boarding of new missionaries as Internship Coordinators and Jon is serving as Church Relations Coordinator and representing TEAM at various meetings with churches and organizations. Their goal is to work with Japanese churches to help them take the lead in church-planting efforts, which have been largely missionary-led over the past 60 years. They are excited... to connect with pastors and missionary groups as they see the potential for greater cooperation, unity, and impact in Japan. They also have weekly meetings at their home: A Bible Time for the neighborhood kids, English Fun Time, and an English Bible study. They have also hosted Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter and birthday events for their neighbors. Please pray for strength and stamina as the Junkers balance family and ministry needs. See more

Please pray for the Schroeder family this week, as they serve with Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Brian and Dianna Schroeder are members of SMCC and joined t...he staff of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in 2007 where Brian serves as the Western Region Director of Ministry Advancement. Both Brian and Dianna attended Christian High and Brian is a graduate of Southern California Seminary. Locally, they are involved in the young marrieds’ ministry and Dianna serves in the deaf ministry with SMCC. FCA uses the vehicle of sport to share the Gospel of Christ and challenge coaches and athletes to us their influence to impact others with the love of Christ. This year FCA will reach over 25,000 athletes and coaches a week on campuses and in communities throughout CA, NV, and HI. Please pray for Brian as he aides in setting the strategic direction of FCA’s 100 plus staff in the region and their impact in the local sport community. See more

Missionaries of the Week December 21-22, 2019 Ryan and Kayla McDonald have served with Open Air Campaigners in Pogradec, Albania since March 2018. They work with our missionaries Melodie and Erion Dielli who have planted a church in Pogradec. As part of the strategy of the church plant, they have opened a coffee shop, training and employing Albanians, providing much needed jobs and experience. The city of Pogradec is in central Albania on the shores of Lake Ohrid. The city h...as a population of 61,000 and is 90% Muslim. In addition to the coffee shop project, they have also been involved in outreach programs, youth discipleship, camps, worship services, and Bible studies. Their next project, also part of the church, is to complete the work and train employees to operate a bed and breakfast. Please pray for the Ryan and Kayla as they continue their life and ministry in Albania. See more

Missionary of the Week December 14-15, 2019 Jeff and Beth Hause joined South American Mission (SAM) in 1988 and began serving in Bolivia in 1991. After a prolonged battle with chronic infection, Beth went to be with the Lord in May of 2019. Her ministry and presence on the field will be greatly missed, but Jeff desires to continue in ministry, working out of the city of Santa Cruz, for as long as God allows. His current ministry assignment is the role of Ministry Partners L...eader, acting as the point person between SAM and the ministries they work alongside of in Bolivia. This includes church associations, Bolivian Evangelical University, the Ayoréo community and a ministry to at-risk children and teens. Relating to the church associations will include teaching for pastors and other leaders and involvement in the Center for Applied Theological Studies. He is also an active member of The Restoration Evangelical Church, serving on the church leadership team. See more