WORLD Spring 2024

SPRING 2024 

PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD

AKVIST 

BROWN 

BRYANT 

BOLAY 

COPP 

HUSONG 

MELTON 

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MILLER 

MULLINS 

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Dear friends, 

• Per and Abbi Akvist, PCG Mission to Ethiopia • Spring 2024 • 

**THIS IS A CALL FOR ACTION, AND I AM READY TO TAKE OFF THE GLOVES!** 

Today, I want to reach out to YOU and every single PCG member in America. I am your representative for the continent of Africa, and 

we need to team up in a greater way! - Allow me to explain! 

When I was asked to take on the position of African supervisor, I went into a time 

of deep prayer where I waited and sought the Lord. After about two weeks, He 

confirmed this new calling on my life, and it came with such an uplifting joy and 

strong conviction in my spirit that I knew it could only be from our Lord and 

Savior. The words "Africa, Arise" resonated within me, becoming my new passion 

and conviction in serving. 

As I started to learn more and more about PCG Africa, I realized that in order to 

create sustainable change, we need to have the Word of God available for 

everyone, from the layman to top leadership. 

In 2019, we started a Bible school in Ndola, Zambia. I knew we had to be effective 

but also keep the expenses low. This was accomplished by teaching five modules 

per academic year, with each module lasting 8-10 days and teaching from morning to evening. Intensive but effective. I've partnered 

with Bishop Charles from Malawi and appointed him to be the Dean of the Bible school. He traveled for two days on a public bus, in 

each direction, to help keep down the expenses. I only came for the first start-up 

module and also the last to be able to conduct the graduation. 

This is the first Bible school in the history of PCG Zambia, and after three years, we 

ordained 27 new ministers. Together with Bishop Charles, we have opened similar 

Bible schools in Malawi and Mozambique. Last December, we had our first 

graduating class from the Bible school in Mozambique. 

Sadly, for 2024, we cannot continue 

Bible teaching in any of these places 

because the PCG Africa account is 

empty. I feel a deep sense of shame 

mixed with frustration. Shame that 

we as a denomination cannot 

mobilize funds for the mission we have already committed to. Frustration in that the need 

is so great, but the means so little – or, no means, as it stands right now. 

On a personal note, I do not receive any salary from the PCG. You may think I benefit 

financially from your donations, but that is incorrect. Everything goes straight to ministry. 

I do receive about $1,000/month for my family expenses, but my home country of Sweden 

believes that amount is too little to get by on. I am actually listed as being a low-income 

earner in my home county, which I find ironic since I have devoted my life to helping those 

who are truly poor. 

I am calling out to you today to make a difference for PCG Africa! It is possible to turn things around if we all feel the call of God; it can 

be done! I am just as confident today in what the Lord instilled in me back in 2019 – AFRICA, ARISE. Let's take on this challenge together! 

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Faithfully serving, 

Per Akvist 

JOSHUA CAMPAIGN ETHIOPIA MINISTRY 

Please make your check payable to “PCG, World Mission” and mail to: 

PCG, World Mission Department PO Box 211866 Bedford, TX 76095 

Indicate with a separate note that your gift is for "Per Akvist, Ethiopia Mission" 

For online donations, please go to www.pcg.org “Online Giving” tab. Use account Number 4105 for Ethiopia ministry.

Family Mercy House • Spring 2024 • 

Dear Friends, 

Family Mercy House had an end-of-semester evaluation in January. We invited several guests who were professionals themselves, and 

asked them to evaluate our student's work thus far. In the hairdressing class, the students demonstrated different techniques for 

washing hair. It might be a little difficult to understand, but African hair requires extra 

knowledge due to its texture. There are also special techniques to get the small natural 

curls straight because many want their hair straight, and it is important to know how to 

do it so as not to damage the hair. Then, each student should be able to style, curl, and 

create various hairstyles. In addition, they had to take a test on how to treat and serve 

customers. 

The women could show their new skills to a 

professional hairstylist who has her own 

hair salon. The businesswoman could also 

share her work experience in the trade with 

the students. All the students were 

encouraged and motivated to continue their studies, and of course, their performances 

were fantastic! 

The women in the sewing class proudly displayed their creations, which they had made 

during their training, such as aprons, t-shirts, and skirts. In addition to the vocational 

training, they have all been taught how to knit and crochet. Some have become so proficient that they are already selling their knitted 

products to friends and others. 

Biruktawit is just 20 years old and was born 

into a very poor family in the Ethiopian 

countryside. In her early years, she had to 

move to her aunt's home in Addis Ababa to have better educational opportunities. 

Unfortunately, she didn't do well and couldn't continue. Then she tried to find a private 

clothing design course, but it was far too expensive. She felt like a failure and went into 

depression and total hopelessness. 

Eden and Biruktawit became good friends during the sewing class. Together, they have 

started to create their own designs and are already building a market for their products. 

Eden is only 23 years old. Unfortunately, her parents divorced when she was a small child, 

and she grew up with her grandmother, who 

also cared for eight other children from 

different parts of the family. Life was really 

hard for her. 

Stories like this make me so happy, and it is very encouraging to see these creative girls thriving and doing what they love. It motivates 

us to keep pressing forward. We know that a difference is being made in the struggle against poverty. Thank you for your continued 

partnership as more young lives are changed. 

With love, Abbi and the team 

To partner financially with Family Mercy House: 

Please make your check payable to “PCG, World Mission” and mail to: 

PCG, World Mission Department PO Box 211866 Bedford, TX 76095 

Indicate with a separate note that your gift is for "Family Mercy House" 

For online donations, please go to www.pcg.org “Online Giving” tab. Use account Number 4105 mercy for Ethiopia 

ministry. INFO@FAMILYMERCYHOUSE.ORG 

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WAY WALKER MINISTRIES 

PATHWAYS 

As Way Walker Ministries excitedly prepares for the next trip to share the Gospel along Spain’s historic 

Camino de Santiago, we are continually reminded both of God’s provision and of His faithfulness. Here 

are a few highlights of where we have been and where the team is headed! 

--In January, we were able to attend two PCG Encounter Conferences and were also given opportunity 

to share at a few PCG churches. This was a huge blessing to us as we made new contacts throughout the 

United States. 

The Mission: To deliver the 

Gospel Message to seekers 

on the Camino de Santiago 

and develop pathways for 

ongoing discipleship. 

Contact us: 

Kent and Jody Brown 

PO Box 93 

Hammett, ID 83627 

e-mail at: 

munichtomuxia@gmail.com 

Follow us on Facebook at: 

Munichtomuxia Brown 

Account # 1405b 

--We continue to partner with PCG Global Education to create an internship that will take place upon 

the Camino de Santiago as part of the Missionary Development Path. This training will present opportunity 

and experience for students who are called to missions while pursuing an evangelism track. While 

here in the States, we have been working diligently to produce curriculum that will be used to help train 

and equip these teams of future evangelists. 

--We are also in the process of developing new partnerships to create a network that will train and 

equip evangelists at the church level, and then apply “hands-on” field experience both at home and in 

Spain. The overall objective is two-fold. First, that those who return will be bold and on fire for the Lord, 

sharing the Gospel everywhere that they go. Next, and possibly with a greater scope and sequence, that 

those who return from this training and experience will then train up others in their church circles to 

boldly live out and share their faith! 

During our fall trip to Spain (August-November), we intend to once again walk the entire Camino de 

Santiago, sharing the message of Christ and continuing to network with individuals and organizations 

already working along the trail. Additionally, we have also agreed to spend part of our 90-day trip in 

France with the PCG Research and Development Project which seeks to open new pathways for those 

called to the mission field. There we will observe and assess the spiritual climate and potential for future 

PCG missionaries to serve there. 

Way Walker Ministries is building momentum and continuing to move forward in God’s perfect timing. 

We are very encouraged about how the Way Walker vision is both expanding and coming into greater 

focus. We have spoken to many people who are excited about the potential to not only reach seekers 

on the Camino, but also to train and disciple others here at home. Thank you for your constant prayers 

and support! 

Blessings and Buen Camino, 

Kent and Jody Brown 

To walk alongside us in this journey, please make checks payable to 

“PCG World Missions” and mail to: PO BOX 211866 Bedford, TX 

76095. Please include Account# 1405b in the memo line. 

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If you wish to give online, please go to: bit.ly/pcgworldgiving 

or click on the QR Code. Enter the information for 

Merrill Kent and Jody Brown Account #1405b

TEAM*BRYANT—GLOBAL 

March 1, 2024 

...teaming with YOU! 

Gary J. Bryant, Ph.D. 

417-955-1713 

Sarah Arlene Bryant 

417-955-1708 

5544 Dutch Elm Drive 

Joplin, MO 64804 

gary.jones.bryant@gmail.com 

sarah.arlene.bryant@gmail.com 

Dear Friends and Family, 

Greetings in Jesus’ Wonderful Name! 

Russian ministry extends into the 30th year, as 

faithful support funded projects last summer 

and this winter in 2 village churches…without 

divulging locations or details of aid here. 

Please note our change of US mailing address 

(above right), as we have returned to our Joplin 

property acquired 30 years ago. Bless you all. 

Thank God for our sweet sister, Yuzna!

Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus to all of you from Macedonia. 

I would like to share with you what God has been doing in the last month in our life and ministry: 

Evangelical church Bitola: 

We Praise God for a young boy from Bitola, his name is Darko (18 years old), he recently became a believer 

and he begged his pastor Josip for a whole month to baptize him. The pastor told him that it's winter and 

they don't have an indoor pool, so it's best to wait until summer, but he was persistent. And so, on December 

28, Darko was baptized in the cold waters of Lake Prespa. He was so happy that he was jumping from joy. In 

his confession of faith, when asked if he would follow Christ, he answered: "Yes, I am ready to leave the 

world and sin and live only for Jesus, to go to the end of the world and to die for Him, if necessary." Pastor 

Josip, who baptized him, said: May God give us at least 2.000 such zealous believers, like him.” Please pray for 

Darko, that may keep his heart in fire, for Jesus and that God may use him for His glory. 

Evangelical church in Kochani 

Recently, God has honored them with a lot of young people. Every night, from Monday to Friday, they have 

prayer night and thank God for those who have understood the importance of prayer. 

Please pray for this group of young people. Photo attached. 

Also, together with Bible League, fourteen of those young people are going through training for mission and 

church planting. Please hold them in prayer to endure till the end of this journey and truly in them to be 

imparted this call for mission. 

Evangelical church in Radovish 

This fellowship is young, but is the light of the people and the hope of salvation where we preach our savior 

Jesus Christ. Pastor Robert’s wife Krasi is working with a creative workshop with teenagers in the church. 

More and more children are coming to these workshops. All of these teenagers are not church members and 

they are not believers. Pray for this group of teenagers, that through this worship they get closer to Jesus. 

Evangelical church in Volkovo 

God answered their prayer needs. Gratefully, the Lord has provided new chairs that enhanced the sanctuary 

space and brought renewed comfort and vitality to their building. One novelty is that Kristina (the daughter 

of pastor Socrat) started music classes with children and youth. They have 30 + children attending the 

classes. Please pray for this group of children in EC Volkovo. 

May God bless you 

Petre Petrov 

President of the Evangelical Church in Macedonia 

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Account #: 2105 

bit.ly/pcgworldgiving

Doug & Phyllis Copp 

dpcopp67@yahoo.com Account # 4713 

Online giving: bit.ly/worldgiving 

What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31 

Jesus Worship Center feeds underprivileged 

children 3 x / week, plus other outreaches. 

In February 2024 Dr. Larry & Linda Martin visited & ministered at Jesus Worship Center in Ngabu, 

Malawi. From Malawi the Martin’s proceeded to Ethiopia to be in a crusade with Rev. Per Akvist. 

Bishop Charles Failosi & his wife Chrissy are standing to the left of the Martin’s. 

* File photo April 2022 from M. B. Guambe received Jan. 2024 

Xai-Xai-Mozambique: Fourteen New converts were 

baptized at Xai-Xai beach by Matheus Bulandane Guambe 

(wearing white tee shirt, far right). His mother Olga is 

standing beside him, the late bishop’s widow. 

(That’s the Indian Ocean in the background). 

Above Right: Bishop George Mguwe received his 

Master’s Degree in Christian Education on 

2/17/2024 from Team Impact Christian University 

based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at 

Harare, Zimbabwe. Congratulations Bro. George! 

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Account #14605 

Give at 

bit.ly/pcgworldgiving or 

PO Box 211866 Bedford, 

TX 76095

MARCH 2024 

We hope your New Year is blessed. Around the world things 

seem very turbulent and uncertain. None of this surprises God. 

His work continues. 

We are very excited about the medical clinics we have hosted 

this November and February. We also had a construction team 

put roofs on 2 churches. That means people are getting saved. 

In fact, 43 were saved in this last medical clinic alone. We praise 

God for moving. As a side bonus the churches in these communities 

are suddenly well known. 

Speaking of new churches, Les just returned from Panama. 

He was privileged to be with them for graduation. He also got 

to see their new church plant. Please pray for the church in 

Panama. This is their first new church plant. They are entering 

a new growth phase. 

The new Coastal Bible School has just opened. We are very 

excited to see how God is going to use this for His glory and 

our growth. This is Central America’s SIXTH resident Bible 

School. It is the way we can best disciple leaders and pastors. 

Please pray for our Bible Schools and extension programs. 

I saved the best for the last. CASA VIDA, our home to help older 

grads of our children’s home set down roots in the Lord and 

prepare them for life in the big world. We are still refining our 

1-3 year program. You can really help by keeping all our 

students and workers in prayer. 

Thank you for praying! Nothing is more helpful. 

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Update from Karen Ming 

For twenty years I have ministered in the PCG African countries, especially in 

East Africa. It’s been so rewarding to be with the Bishops and leaders 

throughout Africa. We go to bless and encourage but we are blessed and 

encouraged when we see their commitment and love for God. These 

countries are reaching such a harvest. 

I just returned from the Joshua Campaign celebration and conference in 

Ethiopia where Karl and Jennifer Hargestam began this ministry. Then Per and 

Abbey Akvist took the baton and carried it high. This is an extraordinary and 

supernatural call to ministry. Our Africa Bishops and leaders from eight 

countries saw this Celebration Crusade in action. It is anointed and everyone 

was so inspired to go and reach a greater harvest in their countries. Whatever 

we do in the name of the Lord will be rewarded. 

Thanks be to God for the Joshua Campaign and the leaders and team that He 

has placed there. Thanks to our PCG World Mission Directors Virgil, and Janie 

Kincaid. I’m amazed at their ongoing love and generosity to help everyone 

around the world. They have a mammoth job to keep our world mission 

moving forward. 

Thank you to all our Africa Bishops and Leaders who from their heart serve 

and glorify our Father and PCG. 

This is a new day and I feel we have a very strong World Mission team around 

the world. We will finish strong before He sounds the trumpet for the big 

reunion (Pictured is Bishops & leaders of Africa 

with our World Missions Directors). 

Send your financial gifts to: Account 3205, Karen Ming, PCG World Missions Department, 

P.O. Box 211866, Bedford, TX 76095 or give online at bit.ly/pcgworldgiving

PRAY FOR THE 

CARIBBEAN 

THE MILLER FAMILY 

JAKE, LISA, NOAH & JENNA 


We wanted to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation 

for your continued prayers and support. Your partnership 

makes it possible for us to share the love of Jesus Christ around 

the world. 

We were so honored to welcome 

2024 with Bishop Dudley & Joyce 

Bent. PCG Canada has Caribbean 

roots, and is thriving across this 

nation. Thank you for your 50+ 

years of faithfulness. 

Pray with us that lives will be changed in Guyana 

as a missions team from PCG Jamaica prepares 

for a summer of outreach in Georgetown. 

GEORGIA CARIBBEAN CHURCH PLANT: 

Grateful for the dedication of our local core 

team, including Dr. Rev. Maxine Osbourne 

Foster, Laughlin & Simone Baker, Priscilla 

Harris, and Joyce Thomas, as well as the 

support from the Georgia & Northeast Districts 

and PCG Jamaica. Together, they are 

partnering to launch a new work in the Atlanta 

area this April. Join us in prayer for the local 

team as they step forward in faith. 

We believe God’s timing is 

perfect and are excited to 

continue to network in Puerto 

Rico. During our time in there, 

we were also able to connect 

with Chaplain Endorser, Bishop 

David & Hope Reynolds, and US 

Army Chaplain Elias Toledo and 

his family. 

PRAY WITH US 

Pray with us for workers, opportunities, 

the anointing of the Holy Spirit, and His 

perfect timing to also reach these target 

nations. 

1.Barbados (English) 

2.Puerto Rico (English & Spanish) 

3.Grenada (English) 

4.Suriname (Dutch) 

5.French Guiana (French) 

Please contact us for details and to learn 

more about how you can get involved. 

Donations can be 

marked Account 2275 - 

Caribbean Outreach. 

“It’s not important who does the planting, or 

who does the watering. What’s important is 

that God makes the seed grow. The one who 

plants and the one who waters work together 

with the same purpose.” 1 COR 3:7-8a NLT 

To give by credit card please visit https:/bit.ly/pcgworldgiving - Account 2200 

Rev. Lisa Miller - Caribbean Field Representative | 219-306-7142 | l.mcmiller@icloud.com 

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Celebrating Easter, Indonesian style: 

In communities where Christians feel safe, you will see crosses hanging up 

on poles outside Christian homes. These colorful crosses are an Easter 

decoration. They often leave these cross up for about two months. 

A display of a cross. The words 

translate to “Happy Easter”. 

On Good Friday we all dress up and go to church. 

(Indonesians are very religious, & everyone 

expects Christians to be in church.) Communion 

is served in remembrance of Christ’s death. The 

communion wafers are large (about the size of a 

small cookie). Each wafer has a Bible verse 

printed on it. A variety of verses are used. 

Easter Sunday morning has a very different type of service. It is usually held at 

the beach. Indonesia is made up of about 17,000 islands. Most churches 

are near a nice beach. We all enjoy the big picnic dinner & fellowship. 

Communion wafer with a Scripture 

verse on it. This verse is Col. 3:23 

Digging into the food. 

Grilling fish for the picnic lunch. 

Early in the afternoon, there’s a water baptism. Lots of Indonesian Christians really 

desire for their baptism to be on Easter. Candidates for water baptism have 

attended special classes for about a month. By this time they really understand water baptism. 

Thank you for your faithful 

support both in prayer and 

finances. 

One Easter, I was honored to baptizing the 

ladies. Their pastor baptized the men. 

PCG World Missions Dep. 

P.O. Box 211866 

Bedford TX 76095 

bit.ly/worldgiving 

Account Number 1315 

Christ our Lord has risen indeed, Phone: 1(417)414-5535 

God bless you, 

e-mail: mullinspcg@yahoo.com 

Kim Mullins 

Facebook: kimberly.mullins.142 

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Director's Page 

Virgil Kincaid 

INFLATION and The Mission is Still the Mission 

Inflation is literally everywhere these days, newscasts, podcasts, tv news, internet news, and 

every time you visit the grocery store, hardware, gas station, or your favorite fast food 

establishment. “What is Inflation”, “Understanding Inflation”, “Unpacking the Causes of 

Inflation”, and “Long-Term Effects of Inflation”, all are questions of the day. 

During the month of April 2020, as the Coronavirus pandemic was in full swing, I participated 

with Missio Nexus in a series of Missions CEO Peer 2 Peer ZOOM meetings. Each Wednesday 

we started with a set topic and speaker, then broke into smaller groups to discuss the topic, 

and then came back into full session until closure.There was a total of about 150 mission 

leaders from various groups across the United States. I was impacted by the opening 

statement to the meeting, “The Mission is Still the Mission!” Finances were on everyone’s 

mind, cutting budgets, bringing missionaries home from the field, losing major donors, 

churches dropping support, and programs discontinuing. But “The Mission is Still the 

Mission!” A plethora of topics were dealt with during the month, but at the end of the series 

everyone was still fixed on, “The Mission is Still the Mission!” 

When COVID-19 first appeared, God didn’t hit the pause button on THE MISSION, throw up 

His hands in desperation, and say, “Well, that’s it, we’ll just have to wait until this runs its 

course, they find a vaccine, or everyone just dies.” No, God never left His throne, never got 

nervous, and never changed His plan. “The Mission is Still the Mission!” Have lives been lost, 

yes. Were lives turned upside down, yes. Were the economies of individuals and nations 

affected adversely, yes. But Matthew 28:19, 20 is still operational and valid! “The Mission is 

Still the Mission!” Our personal and ministry routines may have changed over the ensuing 

months and years, but we still read, we still study, we still pray, we still declare the gospel of 

Jesus Christ. There is still a world in just as much need as it ever was and there is still a God 

who is waiting for people to call upon His name and who is not only listening but answering 

as well. Did I mention, “The Mission is Still the Mission!?”

Our missionary family has, is, and will continue to respond post-pandemic with various 

strategies of ministry. It may not look like it did previously, but it is just as effective, and it is 

still sharing Christ. Some have asked, “when do we get back to normal?” That’s a very good 

question. Lisa Miller sponsored a ZOOM meeting under the theme, “Shifting into the New 

Normal.” Leaders from across the U.S., Canada, Caribbean, Central and South America joined 

the meeting. The consensus is that normal is going to look a little different into the future. 

The gospel will not change. God will not change. However, the way we approach sharing the 

gospel may indeed have a New Normal. 

So, I guess here I could just repeat the second paragraph of this report, but I will not do that. 

Substitute coronavirus with inflation and we have the latest challenge to the mission of 

getting the gospel to the nations. Inflation is real consuming real income and any advances 

that families have made in the past few years. Missionaries and the World Missions 

Department are feeling that constraint as well. Several missionaries could use a boost in 

monthly income. As we open new nations for the gospel, funds are needed for that 

expansion. Perhaps God has positioned you and your church for such a time as this. Maybe 

you can boost monthly support to your missionaries, take on a new missionary, or make a 

one-time gift. But God! As a preposition, but means ‘with the exception of; except, or save. 

Except for God, all of our challenges, financial and otherwise would seem insurmountable. 

All the challenges that we have faced and are continuing to face are just that, challenges. 

They are not final edicts. They are not periods at the end of our missions’ sentences. They do 

not have the last say about whether the Church lives on or whether anyone anywhere will 

ever be reached for Christ’s sake again. They are challenges! Jeremiah 32:27 says, “I am the 

Lord, the God of all the peoples of the world. Is anything too hard for me?” Let us pray, “God, 

I commit my challenges to you. Show me the way through them. Give me eyes to see your 

solutions and strength to act on them.Amen!” God remains God and “The Mission is Still the 

Mission!” 

Your Global Missions Directors, 

Virgil and Janie Kincaid

My name is Steve Neal, I’m a missionary evangelist for the PCG. I am new to the PCG, I was 

ordained in December 2022 and I am with the Arkansas district under Bishop Redding. I’ve been 

in the ministry for 42 years. I’ve pastored for seven years and the rest I’ve been an evangelist. In 

2014 God called me to the nations. Since then, I’ve been in several different countries such as 

India, Dubai, Bulgaria, Nicaragua, Haiti, Kenya and I was in Nigeria and Liberia working with 

Bishop Mark Graham and Bishop David Azenabor last fall. I preach revivals, Crusades, 

conferences and ministry training. Over the years many souls have been saved, healed, filled and 

delivered. I am looking forward to working with the PCG to further the kingdom. God bless! 

Contact Information: 

Steve Neal (870)-421-1285 

Giving: PCG.org/giving 

Account #1305 

Missionary Evangelist 

Steve Neal 

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NEWS FROM THE NUTTS 

GREETINGS 

It is always a special privilege to greet you. 

Knowing that someone is interested in what God 

is doing in Bolivia and praying for us always, is 

inspiring. God unites us as a family with a bond 

of the Spirit. As we labor for the Lord, we have 

coveted your prayers many times. We are certain 

that we are well today because of them. We are 

are still recuperating from our 2022 but trust 

that all will be ok. “For whether we live, we live 

unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto 

the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we 

are the Lord’s." 

SPECIAL THANKS 

We have the best World Missions directors in 

the world! We arrived to the USA for a short trip 

to see our children and check up on a 

homestead in Texas. The Kincaids picked us up 

at DFW and drove us to Frankston, Texas (two 

hours away). Bro Virgil helped me for several 

hours to get a truck running that had been 

sitting for four years while Sis Janie helped my 

wife Flora clean our house (also uninhabited for 

four years). After our accident, we have our 

limitations. We wouldn't have been able to do it 

without them. They are truly a God send to us 

and the entire world. We love the Kincaids! 

FAMILY CAMP BOLIVIA 

Family camp went well this year. We always have a baptismal service and 

communion with all who go. The picture of the truck shows church 

members going home after camp. The Lord 

takes care of us always even in the midst of 

the valley of the shadow of death. 

SPECIAL THANKS 

A big thank-you to Pastor Ed Forsythe 

and Bethel Community Church in Sanger, 

California for providing the funds for two 

projects. We have not been able to 

itinerate in over four years now (between 

Covid and the accident). It is a blessing 

to have funds to build with in areas 

where there are no resources or 

the church is new. If you would like to invest in a project or send monthly support: 

Walter and Flora Nutt c/World Missions Dpmt. Account #0445 P.O. Box 211866 Bedford, 

Texas 76095 

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El Salvador Missionaries 

Elman & Minerva Pineda 

About El Salvador The country of El Salvador has a long history of government disorder and vicious 

criminal activity, but in 2022 President Nayib Bukele’s government arrested over 73,000 alleged gang 

members and to date over 75,000 have been arrested, resulting in a decrease in homicides of 60% in 2022 

and 70% in 2024. President Bulele is running for re-election. If he does not win, history could repeat itself. 

Introduction 

We are from the PCG Arkansas District. In 2008 we were called into missions. In 2012 we began our ministry 

journey as church leaders and eventually became ordained pastors. In 2021 we enrolled in the PCG MDP, 

which included an opportunity to serve in the nation of El Salvador for 18 months. In July of 2023 we were 

appointed PCG missionaries to El Salvador. 

The Vision and Mission 

The vision for the country of El Salvador is to expand the Kingdom of God and gain ministerial permanency 

and longevity. The mission is to spread the gospel through organized and specified community outreach 

ministries with the goal of eventually establishing a Pentecostal Church of God National Center. 

Current Field Progress 

Thus far while we were in the United States presenting our field, Church P Project has been moving forward, 

the Pastors and members have worked in unity and have been able to gain access to electricity, portable 

water, and completed 50% of the building construction. We traveled back to Central America on February 

27th of 2024 and expect for our immigration process to be finalized by July of 2024. 

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Unity and Collaboration brings Victory. 

Luke 23:26 And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a 

Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that 

he might bear it after Jesus. 

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Praiseletter 


News from the 

Philippines! 

PRAISE THE LORD! Spring is such a wonderful time of the year. It seems like everything is “springing” into action. The 

plant life and the animal life all seem to be growing. This is true with our spiritual life and walk with our Lord, for which we Praise 

the Lord. 

NEW CHURCHES! The church in Malanumlanum has been completed. We hope to have the church dedication the first 

week of May. God has blessed these dear people in the mountainous region of central Luzon. Reports are coming in from all over the 

Philippines. New churches have been planted in every Region of the country. The Philippine leadership feels that we are well on 

track to reach our church growth goal of 1,000 established churches by 2030. 

PAULA’S ACCIDENT! Paula has just had her second surgery on her left knee. This time the U.S. doctor removed the 

wires that the Philippine doctor put in while in the Philippines last year. She is healing well and expected to have full recovery. Thank 

you so much for your prayers. Healing comes from the Lord! 

THANK YOU! Again, thank you so much for your 

support in finances and prayers. We must reach as many 

people as possible during the short time we have left. 

YOUR MISSIONARIES, 

David & Paula Parkman 

Job 8:7 “Though your beginning was small, 

your latter end would increase abundantly.” 

KEEP IN TOUCH! You can contact us through the 

following ways: 

UNITED STATES: David & Paula Parkman 

3756 FM 673 

Beeville, TX 78102 

Email: 

parkman@net.com.ph 

Cell Phone: 1-361-318-9305 

Internet Phone: 1-361-277-1724 

**PCG World Missions Dept., P.O. Box 211866, 

Bedford, TX 76095; **Missions Account #1335 

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The Pickett Family 

Bible Shipping - We continue to "ship" Bibles to the persecuted 

and underground church in Ir@n. To date we have shipped 

360,000 Bibles. Lord willing we will go well over 400,000 this 

year. Pray that every load safely makes it to the hands of all the 

new believers who need them. How exciting it is to receive your 

first and very own Bible. Pray that this door stays open as it 

seems to be getting harder and harder. We had a rough couple 

of months but it eventually all worked out. 

Family picture in Hakkari Eastern Turkey. Near Noah's Ark. We 

took a family road trip from Iraq to Eastern Turkey this year. 

We found a small ski area with $8 ski rentals and free lifts 

during the week! In these mountains of eastern Turkey Noah's 

Ark came to rest. For 1900 years these mountains were filled 

with Christians and stone churches. Apart from the Armenian 

genocide, there was also the Safo Genocide 100 years ago. In 

this town where we skied 10,000 Christians were murdered. It 

happened in all these mountain villages. In a strange way it 

seems their blood still calls out to us. Ironically, the people 

living here now are very kind and hospitable to us. Those who 

fled and survived became the families who are now our 

neighbors in N. Iraq. It happened because demographics 

changed. A well-established Christian majority slowly became 

the hated minority when aggressive Islamic foreigners began 

flooding into their beautiful country. Sound familiar? 

Camp Master Plan - Many churches and denominations have 

campgrounds in the US. Here in Iraq that has never 

happened. We are some of the first missionaries to ever buy 

land in Iraq. I feel like God is leading us to develop this land 

into a multipurpose camp. With this camp, we develop our 

own economy hosting family camps, children's camps, English 

camps, weddings, river rafting, agricultural projects, events, 

picnics, and conferences. When churches aren't using the 

camp it will be open to the public. With this, we can host 

more interns and mission teams. Account #1105 

Give at bit.ly/pcgworldgiving or 

PO Box 211866 Bedford, TX 76095 

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Church Registration - In December our church was recognized by 

the local government and allowed to be registered. With this 

registration we can legally marry, bury, divorce, baptize, and all 

the other things where church intersects with local government. 

For our 15 years in Iraq it has been illegal for missionaries to 

start and pastor churches here. For the past 8 years we did it 

nervously and illegally. Sometimes you have to break the law in 

following God's assignments. Finally, there got to be a few more 

of us foreigners pastoring churches and it forced the issue. 

Praise God they found a way to legally let us pastor our 

churches. 

We currently have an issue that needs prayer. There seems to 

be Ir@nian spies visiting our church. One Ir@nian girl who 

occasionally attended the past 2-3 years is now causing us a lot 

of trouble. She is posting our family and staff pictures on 

Ir@nian social media. It's dangerous because the Ir@nian 

Islamic regime is always looking for American targets to hurt. 

Fortunately, the righteous are bold as lions and we don't run 

away. I take comfort that God knows and literally sits in heaven 

and laughs at all those who scheme. According to Psalm 91, we 

rest under the shadow of His wing and no weapon formed 

against us shall prosper. 

Thank you all for your prayers and generous support. 

Sincerely, 

Pickett Family 

Account #1105 


PO Box 211866 Bedford, TX 76095

PASSION & COMPASSION 

A L D A I R & H I L L A R Y Q U E I R O Z 

M I S S I O N A R I E S T O B R A Z I L & S O U T H A M E R I C A 

P C G W O R L D M I S S I O N S A C T T . # 0 3 1 5 

H I L A R Y @ P A I X A O E C O M P A I X O . C O M . B R 

GRATITUDE 

We are incredibly grateful for all that the Lord is doing 

here in the Amazon region of Manaus. We ended 2023 

reminded of all He has done as we celebrated the birth 

of our Savior, and had the privilege of serving others, 

shining His light in the darkness. 

EVANGELISM 

We held our Christmas outreach in two communities 

on the Amazon River, Timbó and Ilha de Marrecão. It 

was a wonderful time serving our brothers and 

sisters, and presenting the birth of Jesus to all in 

these communities. Each family received Christmas 

baskets full of food items to prepare a Christmas 

dinner and special sweets and gifts. 

CELEBRATION 

The end of January brought much celebration as our 

home base church, Mission Passion and Compassion, 

celebrated 15 years of existence. It was a full 

weekend of incredible ministry sessions, worship, 

prayer, and reflection over all the Lord has done. We 

have entered our 16th year with great expectation 

and excitement for the future. 

BAPTISM 

During the anniversary celebration we also had the 

privilege of holding a baptismal service. 

Monthly support and donations to projects can be sent to: PCG World Missions - PO Box 211866 Bedford, TX 76095 / Acct. # 0315 

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Kids on Mission 

Pastor Carlos and Maribelle Carbajal at Christian Lighthouse 

PCG in Amarillo Texas feeds approximately 2000 people a 

month. During the winter months, they sleep up to 24 people in 

the sanctuary to get them out of the cold. Ms. Lori, a member of 

the church, lives in the church and cooks, cleans and helps with 

the distribution of food every Thursday. The church has one 

trailer and the tires had wire coming through the tires. KOM 

purchased 4 new tires for the trailer and now they are able to 

pick up the needed supplies on a weekly basis without the 

thoughts of the tires blowing out! 

If you would like to give to help feed needy families and the 

homeless, please designate your giving at PCG.org/giving 

through ACC# KOM and specify “Amarillo”. 

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IVORY COAST MISSIONS FIELD REPORT 

By Rev. Alain & Jada TANOH 

Dear friend and supporter, 

We are so excited to share this field report with you, highlighting many of the wonderful progress 

we’ve made since last year. In general, our local pastors have been very busy advancing the 

work on the field in our physical absence. We thank God for their dedication to the divine 

work. We will now highlight to you 3 major areas of progress: 

1. Overall, our Missions field has seen a remarkable improvement since the last part of the 

previous year. We have connected with and brought on board Bishop Bohui Attaha 

Jean Claude, who now serves as our executive leader for our local organization. We are 

still in the process of merging our organizations and working together on the different 

aspects, redundancies, and hiccups. We hope the process of merging to be done by 

the end of the year. 

Bishop BOHUI is the pastor of a large congregation and the leader of a group of local 

networking churches. He leads a group of 50+ pastors that he has personally trained. He 

emphasizes pastoral education and training. We are truly looking forward to our 

collaboration in the long term. We introduced him to Director Kincaid in Joplin last year 

when he came to visit us. 

2. One of our most exciting news this season is the opening of our first international station in 

Paris, France. Pastor Roger and his wife have been working with many of their former 

church members who moved to France and who asked them to come and help them 

start a permanent church in France. Currently, the group is meeting in a community 

room they’ve been allowed to use for free in the beginning. What a miracle! Now after a 

couple of months, they’ve been asked for 500 Euros a month. They looked for a place to 

meet for more than a year before this one. We are currently trying to get Sister Hughette 

(Pastor Roger’s wife) to stay 6 months at the time to solidify the work. 

3. Lastly, we are celebrating our biggest answered prayer. On November 8, we received a 

kidney transplant at the St. Louis University Hospital after 3 years on the waiting list. This is 

truly a wonderful opportunity for a new start since our need for physical healing from 

kidney failure has kept us from being as effective as we would like. We thank God for the 

matching kidney, the successful surgery, and for the safe and slow recovery. I am 

particularly thankful and grateful to God for blessing me with my beautiful and generous 

wife who has always been on my side and donated one of her kidneys a couple of 

months ago, so I can jump up to the top of the list. As always, we need prayers for 

resources to make our dreams of planting at least 5 new churches every year a 

reality. Thank you for your prayers and support. May God bless you in your own ministerial 

endeavors. 

Rev. Alain & Jada TANOH PCG Missionaries to the Cote d’Ivoire (W. Africa) PCG.org/giving Account #1505 

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PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD INDIA 

6316 WILLOWRIDGE DR. OKALAHOMA CITY, OK 73122 

Phone - 405-978-5122 Account #3705 

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Spring 2024 

Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Times and seasons run so fast away from us and Apostle Paul teaches 

us that the night is almost over and it is time to get up and work for him. (Romans 13:12) God has given us responsibility 

to work for Him every day with faith, hope and love. God multiplied our work last year and we are continuing our soul 

winning Gospel preaching in 2024. Still, India currently has 2.3% Christians even though Apostle Thomas came to reach 

India in AD 52. Despite of persecution, killings, threat, burning of churches, we are slowly reaching the lost in remote as 

well as urban areas. Please pray for the safety of our workers 

FREE OLD AGE NURSING/RETIREMENT HOME:- We started building a 

home of 8000 sq.ft. for the elderly few years ago. Many elderly people are 

either abandoned or kicked out of their homes by younger generations as 

they are becoming more selfish. We can accommodate at least 50 people in 

this building comfortably. Many churches, pastors and believers have generously 

given to this project. We have completed all interior work including 

kitchen. Now we need furnishings, furniture, mattresses, beds, dining tables, 

chairs for 18 rooms. Parking lot is another area we need to work on. Please 

help us if you can towards the total finishing up of this building. Total cost 

would be around $15000.00 

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS:- Currently, we have 70 children under our care in three orphanages. Christmas season is 

always a happy occasion for them as they expect gifts, presents, new clothes and delicious food as part of the celebration. 

This year we have been blessed with financial help from our friends and families and children had a wonderful time during the 

holidays. Its notable that in a hindu nation, Christmas celebrations with display of stars and Christmas tree, itself is a public 

testimony that the Lord Jesus was born to save mankind from sin. Even nearby village kids joined ours for food and gifts. 

YOUTH RALLY:- Last year we held two large scale programs for our youth. In November, 200 youngsters came together for 

a day of spiritual youth activities at our headquarters. Many competitive talents were performed in Bible quizzes, songs, 

sermons, essays, recitals, spiritual dramas before the audience and a five panel judges announced the winners. These youth 

are the future of our denomination who carry the torch for Christ in this heathen nations. Please pray for as we commit them 

under divine protection. 

STREET OPEN AIR PREACHING:- Summer season is the 

most popular time for spreading the Word of God outside of 

our homes and churches. PCG ministers take this opportunity 

to preach to the lost in markets, villages, highways and 

byways, intersections where ever people are available. Every 

week young ministers by groups visits hindu homes and invite 

them to attend church. Through this kind of personal evangelism, they make conversions and baptisms ultimately becomes 

Christians. Many state governments passed laws against conversions as some states already arrested hundreds of 

pastors and they are in jail. Recently in Manipur, hundreds of Christians were killed, homes and churches destroyed, young 

boys and girls publicly executed. More than 200 Christians have died in Manipur since the conflict began, with over 65,000 

displaced within and outside the state. 

CRUSADES, CONVENTIONS, CONFERENCE:- Many sessions of conference, revival meetings, conventions 

in local churches are taking place. Indian Christians are in hunger for the preaching on the Word of God. 

They receive renewed strength and power attending these revival meetings. 

Dear partners:- Thank you so much for your faithfulness supporting our ministry in India. You play a crucial role in this 

ministry. Lets work together as long as our Lord fulfills His commission thru us. May the Lord bless you and make this year 

a time for renewed strength in Jesus name. 

Sincerely Yours in Jesus, Brother & Sister Thomas , Missionaries to India. 

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RYAN AND ANNA WARREN 


GLOBAL EDUCATION 

ENCOUNTER 

CONFERENCE 

Global Education was able to be present at each 

Encounter conference in January 2024 and share 

about the missionary training curriculum, global 

projects, and current missional bible study. 

MESSENGER COLLEGE 

SPRING TRIP 

In March 2024, Global Education partnered with 

PCG Compassion Ministries directors 

Willie & Anna Ulibarri and Messenger College to 

facilitate a Spring Break ministry trip to San 

Bernadino, CA. Various students attended this 

trip and were able to minister to the homeless 

population and participate in street evangelism. 

ITINERATION 

Global Education had the ability to itinerate 

throughout the Michigan district in April 2024. 

Anna and Ryan raised funds for 2024-2025 

international projects and missionary training trips 

here. 

Account #1605 


PO Box 211866 Bedford, TX 76095 

www.pcg.org/missions/global-education 

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SAKE PASE’ Haiti 

Chuck & Jeanette Wilson 

5242 Sabrina Ter. 

North Port, FL 34286 

941.323228 

Chuck@globalprovision.org 

SAKE PASE’ (translated What’s Up!) 

From the beautiful people of Haiti! 

There is one aspect of God that is undeniable both in scripture and in the course of my life experience. Simply put it is 

this; God Does His Best Work At The Point Of Impossibility! 

We are into the fourth year of constantly increasing violence across Haiti. Gangs have split the entire country into 

zones for their control. Travel is impossible without the risk of your life. Nearly two years after the assassination of the 

president, many people were indicted for conspiracy of his murder, including his widow, 

who has fled the country to escape prosecution. Although they have been indicted it is very 

doubtful that anyone will actually be tried nor convicted. The United Nations has finally 

agreed to help by sending a peace force. Only Jamacia and Kenya have offered up 

personnel to help reinforce the Haitian National Police Force. But they have yet to deploy 

as they are first being trained by USA military forces. There is hope that by summer 

reinforcements will finally arrive. 

But in the middle of this chaos, God has been working in Haiti. During the Christmas season, hundreds of people 

received food through the church’s outreach. Bishop Raynald and the staff of his church identified over 30 families in 

dire need because of the violence. Along with your support, we were able to deliver enough food to help these families 

and bring a bit of Christmas joy to their homes. 

We are also able to start the year off with the addition of several new churches and ministers being added to our 

fellowship. First out on the island of La Gonave, we have added 4 new works. The island is only accessible by ferry 

and this doubles the number of churches we have in the area. Our leadership team facilitated several video 

conferences to orientate and enjoin the new ministries. The second area is another four new works joining us in the 

Anse a Veau region. The addition of these churches will bring us to 91 churches across the nation. We are grateful for 

the growing in the middle of such great tragedy. 

In Lascahobas district one of our pastors and over 60 church members were able to get into a program that relocated 

them to the US until the gang’s reign of terror has ended. While there is relief that they are living in safety it has also 

left a void in the churches of the area. The result of those who have left has been a renewed effort in personal 

evangelism among the churches. They are working diligently to win new souls into the Kingdom. 

Also, the national men’s ministry has made a plan to start a replanting trees of all types on the church property. Since 

the great earthquake in 2010 much of the vegetation across the property was destroyed. In May they will be planting a 

variety of trees for shade along with a few types of fruit trees like avocado, mango and coconut. It will be a blessing to 

have such a variety of fruit handy. 

Please pray daily for Bishop Raynald, Bishop Cerventes, and especially Leslie Innocent. You may remember a few 

years ago we were able to bring Leslie to the USA for much needed brain surgery. Over the last couple of years, there 

has been new growth but there is no chance of another surgery. Leslie has been a tremendous blessing to the PCG 

family in Haiti but he is fighting a very hard battle right now. He needs your prayer daily. Blessings Everyone! 

Haiti Acct #0615 PCG World Missions 

P.O.Box 211866 Bedford, TX 76095 

“Tough times never last but tough 

people do!” Dr. Robert Schuller 

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MEDICAL 

Medical assessment, ultrasounds, 

wound care, and other nonemergency 

services. 

Sharing the love of Christ 

PHARMACEUTICAL 

Medications, vitamins, and other 

pharmaceutical treatments provided 

as DENTAL prescribed. 

Services provided by dentists and 

staff, ranging from general dental 

hygiene and other treatments. 

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY 

Through fun activities we inspire wonder 

about God and start a foundation of 

faith that will last a lifetime. 

Completed trips in 2023 

Nairobi Kenya- 1,870 patients, 344 souls won 

to the kingdom. 

2 trips to Guatemala- 1800 patients, 700 

children, 100 souls won to the kingdom. 

Cuba- 5 trips with medications and supplies. 

Would you like to join us! 

Guatemala & Trinidad 2024 

Africa 2025 

REGISTER AND DONATE AT 

WWW.LIFETHROUGHLOVEMINISTRY.COM 

Or DONATE to PCG account # 0850 

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Cuba Updates 

God continues to move big in Cuba. They 

continue to desperately need medications 

and supplies. One of the pastor’s wives 

could not schedule her bilateral 

mastectomy until she had 14 days of 

antibiotics in hand because the hospitals 

have no access to antibiotics. 

5 trips completed between Dec 2022 and 

Oct 2023. 

A few updates 5 from trip5the last year! 

CONFERENCES COMPLETED IN 2023 

Woman’s conference- over 500 in 

attendance 

Men’s conference- 250 in attendance 

2 Pastor Kid Retreat’s held- 90 children 

attended. 

19 Baptism- including my daughter praise 

God. 

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY 

We continue to support 5 children’s 

ministries with supplies and food for the 

children’s in Cuba. 

In October of 2023 Guatemala gave $200 for 

56 kids to have milk for 1 month. 

We continue to support the 5 churches in 

Pinar del Rio that Bobby Thurston helped 

establish. 

We have our first PCG church in Havana 

with our first PCG licensed pastor. 

Medical missions are ongoing with 

outreach through the churches we 

support. 

I am planning 4 trips in 2024 

PCG presence and our continued support 

is ongoing and needed. 

Please consider continuing to help and 

support our continued efforts in Cuba. 

You can DONATE to PCG account # 1255 

or REGISTER AND DONATE through 

WWW.LIFETHROUGHLOVEMINISTRY.COM

Other Missionaries & Field Representatives 

Brett & Michelle Ransom 

Missionary: Eithiopia 

Account # 3805 

Daniel & Hermine Falquez 

Missionary: Germany 


Karl & Jennifer Hargestam 

Missionary: 

Ethiopia/Unreached Account # 

3905 

Mark Holbrook 

Field Representative: Kenya 


Nancy Kingen 

English Teacher 


Bill Hammond 

Field Representative: Romania 


Israel Nguyen 

Field Representative: Vietnam 


Curtis Peart 

Field Representative: Ghana, Africa/England 


Taylor & Micah Yursik 

Missionary: Peru 


Mark Graham 

Field Representative: Nigeria 


Drussilla Rofkahr 

Missionary: Ethiopia 


Doyle & Lisa Wallace 

Field Representative at Large 

Account #6508 

Tomi & Sherry Gjelshani 

Intercultural Ministry Missionary 

Counselor & Coordinator 

Account #1810 (Tomi) & #1820 

Shakil Khondoker 

Field Representative: Bangladesh 

Account #4805 

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