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Hannah seeks to build relationships with African diaspora in the UK as part of the Borderless team. Praise God that following her prayer to befriend more Sudanese women, he has answered! Recently, Hannah was invited to celebrate Eid with a new friend, and along with her son Micah, she joined eight ladies to eat food that was very similar to what Hannah was used to, when she previously lived in Chad. When she got home her husband Mark said that Micah smelled of Chad – due to the incense and perfumes the ladies used! It was a complete joy for her to be in such a familiar environment again. This friend who hosted her, M, came along to an Easter event at their church and is keen to go to a monthly craft café at church as well. In fact, she invited Hannah to go with her! Please pray that her eyes would be opened and Hannah would share confidently and lovingly the sure hope that we have.
One of our affiliates is currently in North Africa this week, to help with the transition as her colleague leaves to have a baby. She has taken her church intern, ‘A’, for the first half of the trip for some envisioning and for her to help in the kindergarten for a couple of days. Please pray that A will have a good time and experience all that God wants for her as she considers her near future. Landing on the tarmac just before them, God-willing, will be a new colleague, “Mrs L”. She has bought a one-way ticket to come and help at the school in a time of need! Please pray for her as she adjusts to life at the school, and that they would work well as a team.
Pray for the 750,000 Bara people who live in the grasslands of south-central Madagascar. In the villages, the Gospel is being shared through testimonies and many people are hearing the Good News for the first time, while others are encountering it again. Ask that the Holy Spirit would deeply touch their hearts and give them understanding of the truth. Ask that many among the Bara people would have a living encounter with Christ and believe in Him for salvation.
Edward and Elle serve in a closed country where there are very few Christians. Having recently married, they are now preparing to go back to Africa. Praise God that Elle’s UK spouse visa application was successful, and that she has just begun her three-month English teaching course, which will give her a useful qualification for when they return. Please pray for her to work and learn well, grow in confidence, and depend on God. Edward is enjoying his online maths teaching job. Please pray that his employer would recognise his efforts and abilities and he will be assigned more classes. On 2nd May, they are speaking at an AIM meeting in Scotland. Please pray for God’s help as they share, and that the meeting will be an encouragement for those who attend.
Zac is doing Youth Sports Ministry in Tanzania for a year, having started in January. Recently, he went to visit a special needs school on the peninsular, and left feeling so much more blessed than he could ever have imagined. The love and joy that filled these children touched him deeply, and he believes that the Lord has placed these children on his heart. There is an opportunity for his team to go to this school and share the good news of Jesus with the students, and yet for many years this is a door that nobody has stepped through. Please pray for Zac as he explores this opportunity to start making regular visits to play sports and engage with the children, sharing the love of Jesus with them. Ask that the Lord would begin to prepare the hearts of the students to receive Him.
Amelia serves in West Africa, sharing the gospel with those in a region that is very opposed to the message of Jesus Christ. Last month she celebrated 20 years in Africa and in all that time she has always been part of a team. Recently, her colleagues have had to move away for various reasons, so please pray for Amelia as she seeks God’s guidance for what is next. She is due for Home Assignment in the UK at the end of June and wants to be intentional in how she pursues health and rest, so please ask for wisdom as she plans her time, and that she would, moment by moment, choose to trust God as the author of this story.
Elle is part of a medical ministry team on the Indian Ocean Islands and has recently had a short-termer, ‘Z’, arrive to join her team for the next six months. The rainy season means roads and paths are slippery and muddy, and recently, as Elle was taking a bus to the capital, she had to get out and slide down the muddy bank to find another bus, because a truck had got stuck in the mud and was blocking the way! Please pray for plans to improve the roads, as it now takes at least three hours for her to get to the capital, which is the only place to buy tea bags and toilet paper! Elle still struggles to understand the islanders when they’re speaking at full speed, especially on the phone. Ask the Lord to help her make progress in language, especially in listening skills, and to keep persevering when it’s hard.
Chris and Sarah serve in Germany, where Chris is the HR Manager at Black Forest Academy (BFA). They have been getting to know the students from one of the dorms, whose families serve across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Recently the school chaplaincy team organised a weekend away in Switzerland with all the high school students and the chaplains, mentors and other staff. Sarah was invited to go along to lead a senior girls’ (Year 13) small group. Praise God for a great weekend of teaching, worship, games and beautiful scenery, and a good reminder that BFA prioritises the spiritual formation of these young people, many of whom wouldn’t have local churches or youth groups to attend where their parents are working. Pray for Sarah as she continues to offer coaching and debriefing to AIM missionaries via Zoom and is looking for more ways to get plugged into local opportunities
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