Prières quotidiennes
Inge Michel
Inge Michel serves at SEMTENA in Nampula, Mozambique, where she teaches and trains pastors and church workers. Pray for the new higher-level course on the science of Christian education with Angelika Maader, who is visiting Nampula in October and November. Pray for blessed and transforming studies, for the light of God to shine brighter and be transmitted much better in the churches. Pray too for the ongoing classes at the medium level.
Edward
Edward* serves in a closed country where there are very few Christians. His fiancée Elle* was able to visit the country that they hope to return to after they get married. The visit went well, although it was shorter than they had hoped and ended up quite an intense time. Elle had a little trouble with immigration at first, then a day before their flight to the UK, Edward’s team leader had to have an emergency medical evacuation for acute appendicitis. As if all that wasn’t enough, a local believer came under pressure from her family to recant her faith or be thrown in prison, and she ended up fleeing the country (that’s the last we’ve heard, please be praying for her). It really felt like the Lord was showing Elle everything that can and does go wrong in that place. Pray for Edward and Elle as they get married and prepare to serve together. * Name changed for security reasons
Cees and Mirjam Molenaar
Cees and Mirjam Molenaar serve in Kotido, Uganda, to engage the Karimojong people for Christ. Pray for the vision for a Mission Hub in Kotido to become a fruitful reality: a place which enables more Ugandan missionaries to be sent to Karamoja and far beyond; a base where they can be equipped but also find rest from their hard work; a centre where local pastors are taught and learn to teach their people. Partners in Uganda confirm that there is a need for such a place. The church in Uganda has been growing for years, but there are still entire communities unfamiliar with the Gospel, villages where no one can read or explain the Bible. Even if there are churches within walking distance, there is a tremendous need for deeper understanding and training. Too often, churches limit their mission efforts to one-off campaigns, with an emphasis on healing and food. Afterwards, the follow-up is lacking; caring for those who are still suffering, deepening their newfound faith, building new churches.
Hannah
Hannah works at Wellspring School in Chad. Pray for Hannah as she navigates the “now-and-not-yet” impact of the visa situation – for ongoing communication with out-of-country families, contingency plans for teacher cover if things stay the same, and anticipated lower student numbers next year. She knows God is in control and has peace that He will guide, so pray for sensitivity to the Spirit in it all. Pray for the Wellspring Board meeting this month – for unity, clear communication, and direction from the Lord. Praise God for Laura, who is planning to join the staff team as a teacher in January – June to cover Heidi’s HA. Pray that the visa situation will change, and that Laura can come as planned.
Rangi of Tanzania
Pray for the 463,000 Rangi of Tanzania. Since 2000, the number of evangelical believers has been growing. At one point the church was burned down, but it was rebuilt, along with a medical clinic, and school dorms. Baptisms are taking place, and more workers are needed. A translation project is progressing well. Pray for one of the teenage boys who is a daily visitor at the missionaries’ home. No father, absent mother, from a poor family, and pretty much left to fend for himself. He’s been skipping school and hanging out with some other teens who are going down the wrong road. Pray that the love of Christ would penetrate his heart and mind. Pray for the big playground project that happened last month in one of the villages. The missionaries worked together with the local elementary school to build a playground for the students. Lots of helpers and logistics came together. Pray that this project would help the community see God’s light and love!
Vision
Pray that in dependence on the grace and power of the Lord, in partnership with African churches, and with priority for unreached people groups, missionaries from diverse cultures would be equipped, sent, and supported.
Ruth Mahood
Ruth Mahood serves as AIM Care Manager at Tumaini Counselling Centre in Nairobi. Next week she is travelling to Greece for an AIM conference to offer counselling sessions and give a TED-style talk: “The Courage to Be Real: Vulnerability in Teams and Before God”. Please pray for her preparation and ministry. In November, the whole Tumaini team – counsellors and admin – will gather for team days. This is the only opportunity for them all to meet in person, with colleagues travelling from Uganda and Sweden. As they look forward to reconnecting, and building deeper team relationships, pray that the Lord will reveal his vision for their future ministry.
Diaspora
One of our workers has a particular burden to support multilingual churches in the UK/Europe and to provide strategies and resources to those who want to share the Gospel with people from unreached communities who have migrated to the UK/Europe. Please pray for wisdom in how best to move forward with these initiatives.
Ann
Ann works among an unreached people group in northern Chad. Pray for interactions with two ladies who professed faith in the past, but are less willing to engage with Ann now. Ruth* is 30yrs old and has 6 children 14yrs-21 months and is pregnant again. Her husband has no work and doesn’t want to work in others’ fields, which means money is very difficult. Ann was able to meet her recently for the first time in a long time because Ruth has been out working every day in her fields but is now waiting for harvest time. She believed in Jesus about two years ago, but locals don’t want her talking to Ann so they must meet inside to avoid being seen. Pray for Ann to know how to help. Faye* is 28 years old and has 6 children of whom 3 died (before Ann met her). She was previously Ann’s language helper and believed in Jesus 3 years ago but is no longer interested to talk about it. God knows her heart. When Ann visited recently, Ruth was away at a funeral … finding people at home can be a challenge. Pray for wisdom for Ann in connecting with these ladies. * Name changed for security reasons
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