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Claudia serves the local church in Beira, Mozambique, in leadership training. Due to her travels this month and in October, Claudia left her students with the challenge to choose a book from the Bible and start reading it on their own, without a weekly meeting and homework. Pray that this challenge would develop into regular personal Bible reading for these young people.
Please pray for the 323,000 Makhuwa Nahara who live on the north coast of Mozambique. They are a subgroup of the Makhuwa, which is the largest ethnic group in the country and comprises 40% of the population. Due to the distances between communities and the challenges of reaching those in remote coastal areas, radio provides an important opportunity to share the message of Christ. Through N. Community Radio, the ministry team has been given one hour each week to broadcast a Gospel programme called Mapattwelo, meaning “Beginnings”. Every Thursday evening, the team prepares a new programme for that hour. Through these broadcasts, they have an opportunity to communicate biblical truth and introduce listeners to the message of Jesus. Please pray that God would prepare the hearts of the Nahara people to hear and respond to the Gospel. Pray for the team, that they might have wisdom to communicate God’s Word clearly and in ways that connect with the Nahara community.
Barry and Heather work with Growing Nations in Maphutseng, Lesotho. Praise God for the opportunity they have had to invest in, and minister to an intern from the University of Lesotho who’s currently studying for her Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Soil Science and Resource Conservation. She spent six weeks at Growing Nations, not only working alongside the students and learning about Farming God’s Way, but also growing spiritually. When asked what she had learnt about God during her stay she said, “I have learnt that when God has a purpose for a person to be at the particular place, He makes a way for them and guides them through every challenge. He helps people to be true to who they are rather than pretending to be who they are not. I have also learned that God gives us courage to overcome fear, embrace growth, try new things and break free from the habits that hold us back.” Please pray that she will continue to grow in her knowledge and love for the Lord as she returns to university.
Ruth works on an Indian Ocean Island, seeking to share the gospel with people who have never had it explained to them. Praise God that her work in the hospital has opened up many opportunities to share the good news. A few months ago, there was a bad bus accident where a landslide caused a bus to go over the side of the road, with several fatalities. One of the survivors travelled abroad for extensive treatment but has now returned and needs ongoing therapy. Ruth asked her one day if she feared dying that day and if it made her consider her faith more or less. Ruth was able to share that being a follower of Jesus gives her a sure and certain hope of a life to come. Please pray that the Lord will meet with this lady and continue to use Ruth to be a mouthpiece for the gospel.
Hannah is the Child Safety Officer for AIM and also serves on the Nairobi Outreach Team. Hannah is on the planning team for a Child Safety Conference currently taking place in Nairobi. From the 7th-9th September, more than 70 people are gathering. Please pray that the conference will be successful in raising awareness and equipping leaders to do what they can to reduce risks to children and strengthen protective factors. Next month, Hannah will be filming the new AIM Child Safety training video, attending the biennial meeting of all the personnel workers in AIM, and welcoming several visitors. Ask that the Lord will bring lasting fruit from these efforts, and give Hannah the strength and refreshment she needs amidst the busyness.
Please pray for the 310,000 Mahafaly who live in the South-West of Madagascar. Praise God for the opportunities there have been to connect with local churches. However, there are difficulties accessing the region and more workers are needed to partner in this ministry. Please pray that God may make a way to build and strengthen partnerships, and for the Bible translation work which only has a few portions of Scripture at present.
Timo and Laura serve in Finland among the refugee population, sharing Jesus with them and equipping Christian refugees to reach out to fellow internationals and the Finns they live among. It can be very difficult walking alongside those whose situation is so uncertain; some are waiting to be sent back to their home countries, and multiple families are on visas that will soon run out if they don’t find work. Finland has the worst unemployment in Europe right now. Please pray that the Lord may miraculously provide work for those who long to stay, but that, regardless of where they end up, they will find Christ and take refuge under his wings.
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