Pray for those currently seeking the Lord’s will about where to serve. Jakob has recently visited one possible assignment location but like Paul in Acts 16 did not feel that the Holy Spirit was allowing him to go there. Pray for patience and discernment as he follows the Apostle’s example in pressing on until the Lord leads him to the right place. In the meantime, he is attending language school in France, trusting that God will show him the right location in his time.

Ruth* works on an Indian Ocean Island, seeking to share the gospel with people who have never had it explained to them. She is currently on home assignment and tonight is sharing with her home church what the Lord has been doing. Pray for help in presenting and a prayerful response. In her time at home, please ask the Lord that she would manage her diary well, fitting in as many appointments with people as she can, but without being overwhelmed, and still maintaining some rhythms of rest. Please ask for good health, stamina and energy as she will be seeing and staying with lots of different people and living out of a suitcase. Pray for good reconnections and for her to cope with changes/culture shock well. Pray too that she would spend time with Jesus and know His faithfulness amidst all the travel and rootlessness. Thank the Lord for couple of catch-up phone calls with her neighbours Nora and Sonya back on the island and ask for these friendships to be maintained while she is away. *Name changed for security reasons

Dawn* works to bring the gospel to unreached peoples in the Indian Ocean Islands. Give thanks for all the interactions with island friends whilst a family member and friend were visiting. Thank the Lord for always providing fuel for her scooter just when she needs it and that the scooter has been working reliably. Praise the Lord that some of the local island believers have been meeting consistently as a church family. Ask the Lord to give Dawn wisdom for a good work routine, which also allows time for visits with longstanding village friends. Pray too that there would be an increased hunger for the Word among followers and seekers, and wisdom for the team as they share resources. Pray that Dawn’s laptop would keep working and that she would have a consistent schedule in finalising the translation of 1 Samuel, and testing other drafts. *Name changed for security reasons

Compassionate and Humble. Pray that our voice as an organisation will reflect a deep compassion for the lost, highlighting the meaningful connections we seek to have with the peoples of Africa, and expressing the importance of personal relationships. Pray also that we would emphasize the importance of understanding and respecting diverse cultures, and commit to thoughtful engagement with local communities and churches. Pray that we would position ourselves as learners and servants, marked by humility in all we do and say.

Please pray for Short Termer Morgan, who is serving with the Dukana Inbound Team until October 2025. As Morgan pursues the possibility of future long-term service, ask the Lord to provide for his needs and to clearly guide in where he should serve. Pray that he will find the planned Bible Training for Church Pastors helpful in his preparations.

Please pray for prospective Short Termer Zac, as he is looking to serve in Youth Sports Ministry in Tanzania for a year in 2026. Give thanks for a very positive meeting with his church leader last month and pray for Zac as he prepares to serve, that the Lord will give him a team of faithful prayer and financial supporters.