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Jurgen and Katja Hofmann
Jurgen and Katja Hofmann serve in Madagascar, reaching out to the Tanala people with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Earlier this year, Jurgen and a friend went on an exploratory mission to the remote valleys of Midongy & Befotaka. The people groups there (Antaisaka & Bara) speak a slightly different dialect to the one Jurgen speaks, but despite this he was able to explain the gospel and several villages indicated they would like to hear more about Jesus, the Son of God, the Saviour of the world. In other villages, small groups are now gathering to study the Bibles they have received. The people are hungry for the gospel. In August, Jonoro, a Malagasy pastor who recently joined AIM, and several other ministers, trained some Malagasy Christians to go to this area. In September, they travelled to the remote villages to stay there for 28 days. They went as far as possible by car, but then had to walk for another three days. Please pray for these brothers (and, reportedly, one sister) and pray that the Malagasy in the remote areas may come to know Jesus as their Lord and Saviour!
Nyamwezi of Tanzania
Pray for the 1.5million Nyamwezi of Tanzania, the second largest people group in Tanzania. Pray for those who are hungry during the final weeks of dry season before the rains begin again this month. The Nyamwezi are adept at surviving through this period, harvesting honey, termites, and relying on reserves of dried mushrooms and smoked leaves they rehydrate for sauces with stiff corn porridge. But some families run out of their precious reserves. The men will leave in search of day labour so they can purchase what is needed. Church attendance wanes as physical needs rise. Pray for God to bring abundant harvests and protection from pests as they turn their hearts to God, placing their faith in Him alone to provide. May churches, even at this time of scarcity, be filled with those who worship the One who will provide and carry them through.
Voice and Tone
Pray that AIM’s tone in communications would be informative and optimistic. Ask that we would inspire readers to engage with the mission’s work actively, highlighting both the challenges faced by communities, and the hopeful strides being made toward reaching Africa’s unreached people groups.
Hannah
Hannah is the Headteacher at Wellspring School in Chad. Praise God for a good start to the school year – the children are settling in well, friendships are developing, and they are adapting to the smaller numbers and different dynamics. Pray for wisdom for teachers in meeting the needs of individual students. Pray for balance and opportunities outside the classroom and school day – including building relationships at their local church.
Ann
Ann works among an unreached people group in northern Chad. Pray for Ann in encouraging/facilitating language lessons for her team and ask for perseverance in their language learning and efforts to communicate. Cholera is present in various places in the district, but not yet in their town. Pray that it will not spread. Pray for Helen* who started coming to church and then stopped. She recently said she stopped because someone told her that second wives are not welcome. Pray for love to be an increasing characteristic of the church women. Sadly, Ruth*, who had apparently believed maybe two years ago, is going to her fields daily, so no contact. The faith of her sister, Faye* seems cold. Pray for these ladies. * 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 them as they settle back into village life in Kotido after a visit to the Netherlands for the birth of their first grandchild and the wedding of their son. On the way back to Uganda they dropped their two youngest sons at Rift Valley Academy in Kenya. With a growing family, the farewells and distance become increasingly difficult. Before their break, Ugandan trainers from Western Uganda visited at the Molenaars’ invitation. The region has been considered unsafe for years because of armed cattle rustlers, but over the past year the situation has improved. The Ugandan trainers had never entered a Karamojong village before. They were surprised by the basic conditions. It also confronted them with the sad reality that a region in their own country is still so spiritually barren. The Molenaars’ presence there encouraged them to also commit themselves to Karamoja and to come and help with training sessions. Pray for effective partnership in the days to come.
Hannah Jackson
Hannah Jackson is the Child Safety Officer for AIM and is also involved with outreach to unreached people groups in Nairobi. The centre where she teaches English one day a week marked the end of term with a bring-and-share party including lots of delicious Somali and Ethiopian dishes. They had a ‘graduation’ ceremony with speeches and the presentation of certificates to mark the end of a unit. Classes have now restarted, and Hannah goes every Wednesday. Pray for good relationships and natural opportunities to share hope. After time as Cath Swanson’s deputy, Hannah took over the role of AIM’s Child Safety Officer from 1st September. Hannah is grateful for all Cath’s help in preparing her for this role, which feels both exciting and daunting. Pray that she will continue to learn well, work well with others, make godly decisions, and that AIM would be a safe place for children.
Muslim Unreached People Groups of the Nuba Mountains
Pray for the 2.8 million living in Muslim Unreached People Groups of the Nuba Mountains in Central Sudan. It is a remote and inaccessible area; traditionally a place of refuge for people fleeing oppression. The total population of the Nuba Mountain region is approximately 4.2 million. It is estimated that over a million Nuba are internally displaced; many have fled to neighbouring countries, others have permanently resettled in the North. The Nuba people are comprised of more than 90 different ethnic groups; of these, 60 remain Unreached and Unengaged. There has been enmity between Nuba peoples and the ruling Arab Sudanese for a long time. Reports are coming in about an outbreak of cholera in the Nuba Mountains as well as other parts of Sudan. The war in Sudan is worsening the humanitarian crisis and contributing to the spread of cholera. Pray for people suffering physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Lord, have mercy on the people of Sudan!
Voice and Tone: Obedient and Committed
Obedient and Committed. Pray that AIM’s voice would continue to be characterised by a strong commitment to sharing the gospel and serving among those who have not yet heard. Pray we would portray missions as a divine calling, underscoring reliance on Christ for our strength, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Ask that the language we use would highlight the need for obedience to God’s call and the transformative power of prayer for the work he calls us to. Pray that our work will be framed as a profound, lifelong journey rather than a simple task. Pray that as serving involves facing challenges and uncertainties, that AIM’s character would reflect a faithful endurance in pursuit of our ends.
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