Daily prayers
African Diaspora in the UK
Pray for the African diaspora in England; PrayAfrica.org writes: “Praise for great spiritual openness in our English conversation class and an interest in hearing Bible stories. Pray for students’ to believe the good news. Praise that the current parenting class is going well (5 Sudanese mums and 2 Somali mums). Pray for openness to the Father’s love.”
EU Office
Give thanks that the UK Office has appointed a Maternity Cover Personnel Administrator. Today Paul will begin his role. Ask God to give him peace and capacity to take on a lot of new information as he is introduced to his role in the coming weeks. Pray for all the necessary pieces to fall into place to facilitate a smooth handover process and that he will continue to be a blessed answer to prayer for the Personnel Team
UK Borderless
Give thanks with one of AIM Europe’s Borderless workers for a small church group who go door to door in a multi-cultural area in London, offering prayer and sharing the gospel. Ask God to continue giving them boldness though the Holy SpirIt and that those opening their doors would be touched by the love of Christ shown to them, would receive prayer and be happy to hear more about the gospel. Pray for protection over this group and that God will sow seeds in many hearts through this ministry.
John and Zoe Putman
John and Zoe Putman serve at Rift Valley Academy (RVA); AIM’s boarding school which educates and disciples the children of missionaries, in Kijabe, Kenya. Give thanks that God has sustained them in all the responsibilities involved with being Dorm Parents for the 7th grade girl’s dorm, teaching their classes and maintaining family life. Today they travel back to the UK for Home Assignment. Pray for safe travel and for God to give them wisdom in planning to rest well in addition to visiting their supporters and church partners. Ask God to give them peace as they spend Christmas in the UK and that they will be refreshed with family and friends.
Edward
Edward* serves in a closed country where there are very few Christians. Give thanks that the government elections in his country went peacefully. There are big changes ahead and the leadership of the university Edward teaches at is expected to be replaced in line with the new government leadership. Ask God to give Edward peace as he anticipates some of his colleagues leaving, many of whom he has built a good friendship with. Pray that God will open further doors for Edward to speak about his faith in Jesus with his current colleagues and that they will be interested in learning more. *Names changed for security reasons
Rianne van Leeuwen
Rianne van Leeuwen works as a Mission Mobiliser for Africa Inland Mission in the Netherlands. Ask God to give her renewed joy in Christ after meeting with her UK colleagues in-person for meetings last week. Pray for a smooth application process for the several short term candidates she is supporting through the AIM Netherlands office. Ask God to give Rianne capacity to complete all that is needed to send these candidates to their various ministries in Africa and that they will be well equipped to share the gospel where God has called them.
Alagwa
The Alagwa are an unreached group living in central Tanzania’s hills and mountains. PrayAfrica.org writes: “Many of our Alagwa disciples continue to mix traditional faith practices when in crisis or under pressure. Pray for them that they would really believe that “They have been given fullness in Christ, who is the head over every power and authority” (Colossians 2:10). Pray for them to grow in actual loyalty, love, and trust in Jesus, even when he’s not working in the tangible, immediate ways they are used to in traditional religion. Pray they would taste of Jesus’ sweetness and never want to turn away from him again.”
Jurgan and Katja Hofmann
Jurgen and Katja Hofmann serve in Madagascar, reaching out to the Tanala people with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Give thanks that translations of Bible booklets are now printed and being shipped to Madagascar to distribute to equip churches to share the good news of Jesus in regional Malagasy languages. Ask God to give Jurgen wisdom in choosing the best way to distribute these booklets; he faces the challenge of persuading some church leaders that translations into regional languages is necessary. Many believe that the official national language is known by all, which is not always the case and people connect more to stories in their heart language. Pray that the church leaders will come to understand this need and be willing to distribute the booklets to those hungry for them in their churches and communities.
Rex and Ruby
Rex and Ruby* have served in a variety of different creative access locations, seeking to share the gospel with those who have yet to hear it. Pray for the security and safety of their teammates and friends in a country hostile to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Months ago, a dear local friend came under police pressure for telling others about Jesus and as a result, many other local believers were at risk of being ‘exposed’ (with the potential for imprisonment) for speaking about the Bible and encouraging others to leave their local religion and follow Jesus. Pray for God to strengthen these believers’ hearts to stand firm as the body of Christ, even when others in their culture tempt them to give each other up for financial or personal security. *Names changed for security reasons.
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