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.

Pray for the less than 12,000 Jiye of South Sudan who live in the arid, flat lowlands of the South East corner of South Sudan. They are agri-pastoralists, growing sorghum and raising cattle, sheep, and goats. We’re encouraged to report that the Oral Bible Translation project is progressing well. Pray for Amoni and his team as they diligently work to make God’s Word accessible in the local heart language.

Pray for AIM as, united by Christ’s love, we welcome labourers from many nations and cultures to step out into cross-cultural ministry and find their place in the Great Commission. Pray that wherever we minister, we would follow the model and teaching of Jesus as we walk in humility and build relationships in our communities. As we serve on diverse teams, and in collaboration with varied ministry partners, pray that we would be giving testimony to the truth and beauty of the Body of Christ.