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Simon and Miriam Desborough are serving in Antananarivo, Madagascar, encouraging and equipping the Malagasy church for mission, and reaching out to vulnerable women. Praise God that they have been able to formalise their partnership with the primary Baptist denomination in Madagascar, and for the opportunities this opens up to train local church leaders through their missions’ programme. There have also been encouragements in Miriam’s work with vulnerable women, as she has been able to facilitate a return to school for some of their daughters. A recent creative therapy session also provided opportunities to talk about love, hope and freedom and the possibility of a changed life. Please pray that these women would experience more of the love of Jesus and take hold of the hope that he holds out to them.
Dave and Cristyn serve at Moffat Bible College in Kijabe, Kenya. This term, Dave is teaching Hermeneutics and Basic Sermon Building, and Cristyn is teaching Evangelism and Discipleship. Praise God that these seem to be going well, despite recent challenges with students overly relying on AI to generate their essays. As Moffat approaches its 100-year anniversary in 2029, they are seeking to raise money for an endowment fund, which would generate annual interest to pay for scholarships. Please pray for Dave and Cristyn as they work on a number of new projects, including a new website, solar panels on the administration building, a new college shop and the scholarship fund. Ask that the Lord may abundantly provide for the College so that students from all backgrounds will continue to have the opportunity to access their classes.
Ben and Christelle serve in Mayotte, making disciples among the unreached people living there. As part of the ‘Our Praise’ project, Ben has been working with local musicians to help them adapt their songs even more to the culture, in terms of lyrics, instruments and rhythms. Praise God that he was able to release his first music video, as well as a video that explains the gospel in an accessible way, which has been viewed over 50,000 times on YouTube! Christelle has found a position as a coordinating nurse with the Red Cross. Please pray for her as she manages a group of caregivers who visit people’s homes to provide care. Ask that the Lord may help Ben and Christelle to connect with the few believers in Mayotte so that they can encourage one another.
Pray for the 19 million African Diaspora spread throughout North America, Asia and Europe. Many come from nations that are closed to missionary outreach, so their presence in these places presents a unique opportunity to share the Good News with men and women who may have never heard it in their homelands. Pray that God would send dreams, visions, believers, and media to touch hearts, and that one day, should they return to their nation of origin, they will be eager to share their new hope with their friends and family.
Ruth works on an Indian Ocean Island, seeking to share the gospel with people who have never had it explained to them. She has recently been supporting a friend, ‘A’ whose brother is currently being held in prison, accused of being the ringleader of a group that killed a man. For a couple of days following the incident, ‘A’ had to leave her home with her three children as the deceased man’s family came for retribution, and she has faced being ignored by many in the honour/shame community of the island. Praise God that it has given lots of opportunities for Ruth to be able to share her faith and to pray with ‘A’, and to be a witness in the community, as many are shocked that she is still willing to associate with her. Please pray for strength and wisdom for Ruth as ‘A’ visits her often for support and shares her burdens, and that through this trial, ‘A’ and her family may be saved.
Praise God for the opportunities that many have had to go out to Kijabe Hospital in Kenya on short- term medical electives, over the last couple of months. The Lord has been answering prayers in the provision of meaningful friendships, finances and opportunities to learn and grow. Please pray for them as they integrate into teams in the hospital and adjust to being far from home. Ask that the Lord would deepen their faith and love for Christ as they see him at work, and that they would be willing to follow Him wherever he leads.
Hannah seeks to build relationships with African diaspora in the UK as part of the Borderless team. Hannah started this new role 6 weeks ago and has been praying and researching what this ministry may look like as she also takes care of her two young children. Please ask the Lord to lead Hannah to the toddler groups, conversation cafés, playgrounds or supermarkets where she can build relationships with the ladies whose hearts he is already preparing. Pray for boldness and sensitivity to the Spirit’s guidance as she seeks to share this radical message of love through her words and actions.
Jurgen and Katja serve in Madagascar, reaching out to the Tanala people with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Recently, on a long journey back to the capital, their car overheated and caused the coolant hose to completely burst, with another 11 hours left on the journey. Despite seeing a mechanic, the scorching heat meant that the problem kept recurring, but their son Dani, suggested asking the Lord for cold weather. Hardly had he prayed when the clear sky completely closed over with heavy rain clouds, and it began to rain, which is rarely seen. It kept raining, and every time there were clear skies further along the route, they would cloud over just as they arrived. Praise God for examples such as these of his constant care and answered prayers from hearts of faith. As they prepare to go home on leave, please pray for the preparations and for ongoing translation work and its dissemination. Ask the Lord to bless and equip the group of Malagasy evangelists who recently gathered from all different tribes and regions of Madagascar, and that through their labours, he will grow his kingdom there.
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