In partnership with the local church, Sandrine shares the love of Jesus with North African immigrants in Montréal, Canada, though people of other nationalities are often impacted too. In the Summer of 2023 Rose, an immigrant, arrived from Chile, not knowing anyone. She went to the foodbank at a partner church and heard about the French classes Sandrine was just starting. She came to the classes, then to church, and met the Lord. She was baptised in April. This miracle caused great joy. Pray that her entire family, who have since joined her, will also meet Christ. Despite this, Sandrine is sometimes discouraged by the time it takes to see fruit. The spiritual struggle is tangible with some, but it teaches her to trust in the Lord, who acts in the invisible and who simply asks us to trust and obey.

Ruth* works on an Indian Ocean Island, seeking to share the gospel with people who have never had it explained to them. It’s taken Ruth a while to get to know one of the physiotherapists she works with who’s a very quiet and timid lady, but she is now opening up and Ruth has been able to share a couple of stories from the Bible with her. She is intrigued by how different they are from what she had thought. Please pray she would start to see through the lies she has been told about God’s Word. Ruth has also been using some Bible stories in her language lessons with Holly*, her language helper, and that has reengaged her as their faith chat had gone a bit quiet. Ask that as Holly explains the words and grammar to Ruth that Holly’s heart would be ignited. * Names changed for security reasons

Caroline Bell has partnered with churches in Moroto, Uganda, to envision, equip, mobilise, and encourage believers to reach out to rural Karimojong communities with the gospel. A growing focus for the team is equipping leaders in the church and in line with this, a Theological Education by Extension (TEE) course was started at the beginning of May. The course is accredited by a university in Kampala and participants will graduate after two years with a certificate in Theology. It is very exciting, as many church leaders have not had the opportunity to gain formal training. TEE allows students to remain at home with their families and continue serving in their churches as they study. This also helps to keep the cost down. 21 participants from a number of different churches meet every Saturday afternoon. During the week they have reading and assignments to complete. Please pray that those taking the course will grow in their relationship with God and will be well equipped for their leadership roles. Pray for the team as they coordinate the programme, and also as they consider ways to equip leaders in rural communities who may not be able to engage with the TEE programme.

A missionary in Madagascar said this about Albanne, a short-termer, who did the GO training with them last summer and is currently helping them with homeschooling: “In a role often overlooked, Albanne’s daily investment in our children is a sacrifice that fuels the mission – her unseen work is just as eternal and impactful as any sermon preached or village reached. She is a blessing to us and such a wonderful missionary. Because Albanne teaches and cares for our children, we’re able to keep reaching the unreached – her ministry behind the scenes is what helps keep ours going. We praise Jesus for her life and commitment.” Praise the Lord for all who are serving in this way. Pray too for another short-termer, Rose, who begins a six-week internship at Tumaini Counselling Centre in Kenya today.

Pray for the 655,000 Kanembu of Chad, who are based in an isolated desert region of North West Chad, surrounding Lake Chad. Many Kanembu are businessmen, with 70-80% of Chad’s merchants being from the Kanembu tribe. Pray that the team working with the Kanembu would be bold, fuelled by a love for God and others. Ask the Lord to give them 12 Kanembu people who would be willing to listen to/read the scriptures with team members and engage in discussion on a consistent basis. Ask too that the Lord would give the local church a growing desire to partner with the team in his work.

Pray that we will maintain our passion, as AIM, to see the worship of Jesus Christ spread among Africans around the globe – through individual lives fully committed to him, and collectively through Christ-centred churches. Pray for African churches you know as they gather to worship tomorrow and African brothers and sisters who may be worshiping with you. Pray for us in AIM, as we seek to ensure that all we do is effectively supporting this vision.

Many changes have occurred in recent months in West Africa. The few churches and the Christian community in one West African country are under intense pressure and facing numerous challenges. The small, newly established churches are being tested, and the enemy wants to destroy these small, still fragile communities. Many expatriates are unsure whether their visas will be extended. Our brothers and sisters need our prayers to stand firm in the storm, to remain anchored in the hope and truth of the Word, and to have the courage to face insecurity and opposition.

Pray for those doing short term placements. One person who recently completed a medical elective at Kijabe hospital said, “It was amazing – a real blessing to see God at work. I was very encouraged in talking to the missionaries and seeing how God is placed at the centre of health care – I definitely would like to go back to Africa and I will be in touch!” Another, currently doing a medical elective at Kijabe hospital reported, “I arrived in Kijabe this afternoon and spent the evening with other short-term missionaries, so feeling the warmth of Christ already!” Praise the Lord for rich experiences and ask for God’s ongoing leading in the lives of these short-termers.