Warkentin, Melvin and Gudrun

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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)