Daily prayers
The Simonins
Ben and Christelle Simonin serve in Mayotte, making disciples among the unreached people living there. They have had quite a journey in recent months: evacuation from Mayotte after Cyclone Chido hit in December; a week on Reunion Island before landing in Paris; then six weeks in Switzerland for debriefing and recovery; to Kenya for a conference in Nairobi to recharge and meet many colleagues serving in Africa; back to Mayotte and beginning to create relationships in their new village of M’zouasia. Praise the Lord for his hand of care upon them during this time and pray that the Lord would use them to reveal himself to whole families in M’zouasia.
Hannah Jackson
Hannah Jackson is the Assistant Child Safety Officer for AIM. Recently she went again to the English language club for adults in a Muslim neighbourhood, where a Christian doctor gave a presentation on identity and belonging, linked to mental health. The doctor’s starter questions and sharing about where her identity is, sparked lots of good conversations amongst the students. Hannah was able to share briefly in her group about her identity as a child of God through Jesus and they asked her questions and seemed genuinely interested. The club is once a fortnight, but many of the students go to formal lessons each day and have other connections with Christians in the community. Pray for them to find Jesus.
Datooga of Central Tanzania
Pray for the Datooga of Central Tanzania – a large group of former nomads, who have now become settled; farming and keeping animals. They are proud of their culture and see no reason to change. Few children go to school and illiteracy is common. The Datooga are animists and communicate with their ancestors through the spirits. There are Datooga believers, and some have gone to Bible school. Pray they would be strong in the Lord and anointed evangelists. There are Bible stories being translated and shared. Pray this will bear much fruit. Ask the Lord to continue to build His church among the Datooga.
Incarnational
Pray for AIM as we endeavour to follow the model and teaching of Jesus, who became incarnate among us (John 20:21, 1 Cor 9:19-22). Ask Jesus that in our varied ministries we would be walking in humility, building relationships, embracing learner attitudes, learning languages and cultures, and seeking to become accepted members of our communities.
Dave and Cristyn Wakefield
Dave and Cristyn Wakefield have recently begun to serve at Moffat Bible College in Kijabe, Kenya. There are various staff members leaving over the next six months (for good reasons!) which leaves many holes in the timetable. Pray that new faculty would be able to join Moffat – both Kenyan nationals and missionaries. Cristyn is in the process of applying for a masters (online, part time) in transformational development at All Nations Christian College so that she will be able to teach some of the project management related courses offered at Moffat in the community health and development department. Please pray she completes the application and this endeavour bears fruit over the coming years!
Caroline Bell
Caroline Bell partners with churches in Moroto,Uganda, to envision, equip, mobilise, and encourage believers to reach out to rural Karimojong communities with the gospel. Her friend, Nasur, continues to be an example of faith and perseverance in often challenging circumstances. A few years ago, she shared a desire to speak on the radio so that she could share the Word of God more widely. In 2023 she was able to participate in some relevant training and for many months after that she waited and prayed. Last September she was accepted as a volunteer at one of the stations. Shortly afterwards she became a member of staff. Now she is co-presenting a four-hour morning programme five days a week, and a Sunday evening programme for families, during which she is given freedom to share from the Bible on any topic relating to family life! Praise God for this door he has opened and pray for Nasur as she prepares and presents her messages.
Simon and Miriam Desborough
Simon and Miriam Desborough are serving in Antananarivo, Madagascar, encouraging and equipping the Malagasy church for mission and reaching out to vulnerable women. Three of the vulnerable women continue to be committed to the three-month program and the team are making plans with at least two of them to start their own businesses. It’s a joy to hear of their growing interest in God and their growing self-worth and skills as they experience the holistic love of Jesus in word and action. At the end of March they are welcoming a placement student from All Nations Christian College to work with the programme for three weeks. She is a French/Malagasy young lady so pray for the reciprocal learning that will take place during this time and that it will be instrumental for her future.
Chad
Our Father in heaven, on your throne, reigning over Chad, Hallowed be your name, you are worthy of the praise of the peoples of Chad, The people of Chad are distressed and helpless, sheep without a shepherd. Lord, send workers into the harvest field from outside Chad and from within its own church. Lord, may these workers find refuge under your wings, may your favour rest on your workers, and establish the work of their hands. Daily may your salvation be proclaimed, accomplishing your desires, and achieving your purposes transforming the distressed to deliverance transforming the helpless into hopeful transforming and growing the flock to follow the shepherd. Your kingdom come; your will be done in Chad as it is in heaven.
Kathleen
Kathleen is a member of AIM’s Borderless team, working with the African diaspora in Scotland. A few weeks ago, a young African lady attended one of the English Conversation Cafes and as Kathleen chatted with her, she discovered she was from Uganda. You should have seen her face as Kathleen greeted her in “Luganda” and welcomed her to Edinburgh. She was just bursting with joy. Pray that this relationship will prove spiritually fruitful. On Mondays Kathleen meets many African refugees and immigrants as she undertakes Parish Nursing. Please pray for good relationships and gospel conversations.
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