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David and Patricia are based in Arusha, Tanzania and are partnering with different churches and Christian organisations to see Christian radio stations set up across Tanzania. David is getting to know more people from the radio station and has enjoyed spending time with his colleagues in recent months. A year ago, David and Patricia were praying for wisdom in building relationships with their neighbours and in recent weeks they have seen a breakthrough. A neighbour who is a wealthy Arab businessman and with whom they’ve previously had very little contact, invited them to his daughter’s wedding! Please pray that God will guide them, during the evening itself and beyond, as they trust the Lord for what He wants to do through this…
Elle is part of a medical ministry team on the Indian Ocean Islands. Unfortunately, a source of health funding which used to finance training days offered by the team, and also subsidised consultations and treatments at the hospital, has come to an end. Before, consultations were free and patients/families were paying a little towards procedures, but now every consultation has to be paid for, and having a baby is very expensive. This has led to angry reactions and many long conversations with desperate parents. It is already having a knock-on effect of more home deliveries and out-of-hospital care, which can be dangerous, as people try to avoid the charges. Please pray for Elle and the team facing this situation, that they will have wisdom when working with patients, health workers and hospital administrators. A new medical insurance system is in the works, so please ask the Lord to introduce this soon so families can receive the care they need.
Please pray for the 105,000 Mwani who live along the Northern coast of Mozambique. Praise God for outreach that is happening among children through both Bible studies and reading clubs. There is a growing need for teaching materials, so please ask the Lord to provide the finances and supplies needed—including paper, pencils, and printing materials. Pray also for creativity and wisdom as teachers develop Bible-based illustrations and activities that communicate the Gospel clearly and meaningfully within the local culture. May these opportunities help children grow in both literacy and their understanding of Jesus, so that seeds of God’s Word take deep root in their lives.
Rex and Ruby have served in a variety of creative access locations, seeking to share the gospel with those who have yet to hear it, and currently lead teams in sensitive countries. After a few months of prayer and research, they have now developed an idea to sell t-shirts and sweatshirts online in the UK, printed with a simple faith message. These could help people here ‘wear their faith with confidence’ and potentially start spiritual conversations. All the proceeds of any sales will go towards training and encouraging other leaders in Africa. Please pray that through this new initiative, the Lord will provide for and help mobilise new leaders. As Rex and Ruby have just finished their sabbatical, please ask that they would remember what the Lord has taught them about sabbath rest, and for wisdom as they counsel people and get busy with meetings. They are thankful that technology enables them to keep connected with many people, but it can be hard to develop deeper trust and understanding with those they support.
Chris and Sarah serve in Germany, where Chris is the HR Manager at Black Forest Academy (BFA). This year, the school added a new dorm and welcomed a total of 80 new students, meaning that around another 80 families can continue to bring the gospel to parts of the world where Jesus is not yet known. Chris had a busy August with new staff orientation, all-staff conference and handover for his new role as Director of People Services. Things have settled down now that the school routine is in full swing. Sarah will be subbing as a French teacher this year when needed, alongside her ongoing mentoring lunches with high school girls. She’s been asked to lead some team coaching workshops next month for the BFA dorm staff (about 40 staff across 8 dorms) and continues with online coaching calls with other workers. Please pray for Chris and Sarah as they juggle many responsibilities of care at the school and seek to incarnate the love of Christ in the lives of the children.
Elle is part of a medical ministry team on the Indian Ocean Islands. There have recently been some tensions around a savings group that some women are part of. Community savings groups are a common way of saving money on the Islands as there are no banks outside the capital, and any money you have in your house can be requested by a relative if they have a need. You all pay the organiser each month, then one person each month gets a big lump sum that they can use for a project like housebuilding. The groups usually work well, but there can be problems if several people want the money the same month, or don’t pay in as promised, or the money isn’t paid out at all. Unfortunately, there have been issues in a group with two believers, and there is now anger and mistrust. Amazingly, one of the women is leading the way in forgiveness and trying to maintain unity. Praise God for the fruit that Elle has seen in her life. Please ask that she would remain gracious, and that there would be reconciliation between these two women.
Jurgen and Katja serve in Madagascar, reaching out to the Tanala people with the gospel of Jesus Christ. While on home assignment over the summer, Jurgen was able to continue working on the translation project for Genesis, and chapters 1–11 are now ready to be tested. Please pray for their translator, Menja, that she will be able to deliver the remaining chapters soon. Jurgen and Katja have just returned from the Netherlands to Madagascar, where their children will once again receive their full education from Katja (with Jurgen teaching a few subjects). Homeschooling has been a tremendous blessing, and they can see the wonderful fruits it has produced in their children. In April 2026, the Supreme Court of the Netherlands ruled that if someone wants to homeschool their child, they have to apply for an exemption. The Supreme Court has now ruled that if there is a public school nearby, the child must attend that school. When Jurgen and Katja return to the Netherlands again in 2028 for exams, they hope that they will still be allowed to continue homeschooling during these months. It is a major concern for many families in the Netherlands. Jurgen has given several interviews about this subject, so please pray for them as a family as they navigate this situation.
Tim has been preparing to head out to North Africa but has been waiting on God’s provision. He reflects on how challenging it can be when we see the apple hanging on the tree, ripening, yet we are not yet permitted to pick it. Just as Tim began to expect that he might need to wait a few more months to go, God stepped in and orchestrated a remarkable change. Alongside the steady growth in monthly donations that had already begun, a significant new contribution emerged, bringing his monthly budget into perfect balance. Praise God! On 27th September, Tim had his farewell service at his home church and plans to leave today. Please pray for him as he says goodbyes, seeks to build relationships with his team and adjusts to his new surroundings. Tim will be communicating extensively in French, which is not his first language. This can be quite exhausting, along with all the other transitions happening simultaneously, so ask that the Lord would strengthen and encourage him in the days ahead.
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