Pray for the 2.8 million living in Muslim Unreached People Groups of the Nuba Mountains in Central Sudan. It is a remote and inaccessible area; traditionally a place of refuge for people fleeing oppression. The total population of the Nuba Mountain region is approximately 4.2 million. It is estimated that over a million Nuba are internally displaced; many have fled to neighbouring countries, others have permanently resettled in the North. The Nuba people are comprised of more than 90 different ethnic groups; of these, 60 remain Unreached and Unengaged. There has been enmity between Nuba peoples and the ruling Arab Sudanese for a long time. Reports are coming in about an outbreak of cholera in the Nuba Mountains as well as other parts of Sudan. The war in Sudan is worsening the humanitarian crisis and contributing to the spread of cholera. Pray for people suffering physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Lord, have mercy on the people of Sudan!

Obedient and Committed. Pray that AIM’s voice would continue to be characterised by a strong commitment to sharing the gospel and serving among those who have not yet heard. Pray we would portray missions as a divine calling, underscoring reliance on Christ for our strength, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Ask that the language we use would highlight the need for obedience to God’s call and the transformative power of prayer for the work he calls us to. Pray that our work will be framed as a profound, lifelong journey rather than a simple task. Pray that as serving involves facing challenges and uncertainties, that AIM’s character would reflect a faithful endurance in pursuit of our ends.

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