Warkentin, Melvin and Gudrun
Country: Paraguay
Project #: C0416
Biography: Melvin teaches at the Indian Bible Institute which provides theological training for indigenous churchworkers. Gudrun provides vocational and academic training of young people as a teacher at Yalve Sanga High School. Both are local Inter-Mennonite Mission outreaches. Their goal is to bring growth and stability to the Indigenous churches through leadership training and Bible teaching.
They offer counseling and assistance to local indigenous pastors and students. They do personal visitations and give attention to the people's physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
The Warkentins serve under Licht den Indianern, partnered with MB Mission.
Prayer Requests:
- Pray for a good enrollment of students that are open to spiritual growth
- Pray that churches would guide and nurture their graduates as they enter ministry
- Pray for wisdom and love for our students
- Pray for our children as they pursue university studies away from home and discern God's will for their lives
Children: Carmen, Mariam, Delbert
Home Church:Dinuba (CA) MB Church
Birthdate:Melvin (September 11), Gudrun (June 19)