Daily prayers
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.
Please pray for the 15-18 million Mbororo of the Central African Republic and Chad. Often, because the Mbororo are nomadic and are traveling with livestock through other peoples’ lands, the local sentiment towards them is “Keep moving – don’t settle here!” Ask the Holy Spirit to stir the hearts of believers in Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa Republic and South Sudan to see the Mbororo as their neighbours, and to show radical love.
Zac moved to Tanzania at the start of the year to do Youth Sports Ministry. In a recent outreach week, there was a glasses clinic which provided a free service, as well as biblical resources for people to take and read, with their new improved vision. One man called Ali, who Zac had the privilege of serving at this clinic, ended up giving his life to the Lord during the week and changed his name to Peter. When Zac saw him in the village, Peter was filled with immense joy and Zac later found out why! Please be praying for Peter; for protection, for guidance in his new life, and that he’d be a witness to many in the village.
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