Daily prayers
Mark and Hannah
Mark and Hannah serve in Chad, sharing the gospel with the Acacia* people who haven’t had the chance to hear about Jesus. Give thanks that they have arrived safely back in Chad after their Home Assignment in the UK and the arrival of their baby boy, Isaac. Pray for them as they adjust into Chadian life as a three and pray particularly for baby Isaac, that he will adjust to the hot climate and new environment well. Pray for God to bless this family as they get stuck back into sharing the gospel with those who have never heard it before.
Graham and Fiona
Graham and Fiona* are in a creative access location they fondly refer to as ‘Wonderland’. Give thanks for the moving farewell party their friends and colleges in Wonderland threw for them last month. Friends returned from their overseas trips early and others travelled many miles to attend and wish them well. Pray that God will use these friendships and conversations over the years for His kingdom purposes. Pray that the gospel witness of Graham and Fiona to these close friends will continue to sow seeds in the hearts of those they leave behind as they return to the UK for their final home assignment before retirement. *Names changed for security reasons
Claudia Middendorf
Claudia Middendorf on home assignment in Germany and is normally based in Beira, Mozambique, and serves the local church in leadership training. Pray for her as she is travelling extensively, visiting many churches and groups interested in hearing about what God is doing through His people in Mozambique. Please pray for safe travel, stamina and God’s guidance for Claudia. Pray that His word will penetrate the hearts of each person hearing Claudia’s stories.
Suri
Pray for the Suri people of South Sudan and Ethiopia; in June 2024 the AIM team’s IT equipment, their controller and inverter, were damaged and burned by a lightning strike. Please pray that it can be repaired or replaced quickly as this equipment is important to the team’s translation work.
Ruth
Ruth* works on an Indian Ocean Island seeking to share the gospel with people who have never had it explained to them. Give thanks that she has returned safely from her home assignment, despite some travel complications. Give thanks that she found peace in God through these and that the Holy Spirit has been showing her how setbacks keep her reliant on Him. Give thanks that she has been able to enjoy time on holiday with her sister in Kenya and that the protests in Kenya didn’t prevent them from enjoying time together. Pray for Ruth as she supports the children’s programme at AIM’s Africa Based Orientation later this month. *Names changed for security reasons.
Inge Michel
Inge Michel serves at SEMTENA in Nampula, Mozambique, where she teaches and trains pastors and church workers. Pray for Inge and her colleagues as they make preparations for SEMENTA’s 20th Anniversary and 15th Graduation on the 3rd of August 2024. Praise God for His grace and blessing over each church whose leaders benefit from SEMENTA’s work, through the work of the teachers, students and graduates over these past twenty years.
Elle
Elle* is part of a medical ministry team on the Indian Ocean Islands. Give thanks that she has returned to the Islands safely after her home assignment. Give thanks that the cholera outbreak appears to be abating. Pray for Elle* to continue leaning on the Lord’s strength and guidance as she helps plan a community health screening initiative involving going out into the villages to identify sick children and provide care. This will be a new experience for Elle* so pray that God will bless the planning and implementing of this initiative and that God will provide the medicine, resources and medical personnel to provide this care effectively and safely. *Names changed for security reasons.
Amelia
Amelia* serves in West Africa, sharing the gospel with those in a region that is very opposed to the message of Jesus Christ. Give thanks that God has answered her prayer and provided multiple groups of women willing to befriend her and invite her to sit and talk with them. Her neighbour and her daughters have warmed to her and regularly bring food parcels to her flat as a sign of friendship. Pray that the Holy Spirit will give Amelia the skills she needs, both in language and in compassion and cultural awareness, to deepen her friendships with these women and girls. *Names changed for security reasons.
Chris and Sarah Power
Chris and Sarah Power are based in Kijabe, Kenya. Chris is the Personnel Director for Rift Valley Academy (RVA) and Sarah teaches at RVA. Give thanks that the school now has 21 new staff joining in August – a huge answer to prayer. The land around the school appears to be stabilising after the April floods and mudslides. Pray for Chris and Sarah and their RVA colleagues as they look forward to welcoming new staff and continue to support the relief efforts in their local area. Pray for them as they make decisions beyond July 2025 when their eldest daughter graduates from RVA.
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