Daily prayers
Ruth*
Ruth* works on an Indian Ocean Island seeking to share the gospel with people who have never had it explained to them. In her culture’s context, being an unmarried woman past your twenties is deemed very shameful. One of Ruth’s colleagues actually wept when learning that Ruth is single. Give thanks that Ruth is content in her singleness and that this has enabled her to explain her spiritual relationship with Jesus, made possible through Christ’s death and resurrection. Pray that Ruth will continue to treasure her Lord in times of loneliness or perceived shame in her community and that the joy of a relationship with Jesus will be attractive to her friends. *Name changed for security reasons.
Pete and Libby Halestrap
Pete and Libby Halestrap served at Kijabe Hospital in Kenya and are currently in the UK while Pete undergoes long-term medical treatment. Give thanks that Pete has completed his third round of treatment. Continue to pray for healing for Pete as he awaits further scan results. Give thanks that they have been able to sell their house, that the children have enjoyed their new school activities, and that Libby has been enjoying a women’s Bible study at her church. Pray that the house sale paperwork will move things along quickly, that the children will continue to thrive at school and at home and that the Lord will continue to strengthen Pete and Libby in Christ.
Chris and Sarah Power
Chris and Sarah Power are based in Kijabe, Kenya. Chris is the Personnel Director for Rift Valley Academy (RVA) and Sarah teaches at RVA. Pray for quality time for them and their children this Easter holiday as the school term takes a break. Pray that God will provide accommodation for their short Home Assignment in the Summer of 2024 and that they will balance rest and visiting their supporters well.
Ramadan
Laylat al-Qadr, the Night of Power, is expected to be tonight. Thought to be the night of the first revelation of the Qur’an to Mohammed, this is considered by Muslims to be the night when sins are forgiven, and prayers are answered. Pray that those who are sincerely looking for the truth will discover God calling them to faith in Jesus’ tonight and will listen to His voice.
Margot Knight
Give thanks with Margot Knight and her new husband as they are expecting the arrival of their first child in September 2024! Pray for God’s hand over Margot throughout her pregnancy and for them both as they prepare for parenthood.
Hervé and Nathalia Ramangalahy
Hervé and Nathalia Ramangalahy are part of a ministry team based on the island of Nosy Be, off the northwest coast of Madagascar. Pray that God will enable them to organise smooth handovers from themselves to other faithful believers for each of their ministries as they prepare to return to Switzerland in the Summer of 2024. Give thanks that the youth camp they and their team held in February was a success. Many young people fed back that they enjoyed the teachings on identity and how to have Christ-honouring male/female friendships and relationships. Pray that these young people will take what they have learned and apply it to their lives and that God will bless all those taking over the Youth Ministry from Hervé and Nathalia.
Peter and Katy Wilson
Peter and Katy Wilson work at Rift Valley Academy (RVA) and Titchie Swot, RVA’s primary school, an AIM-run school for missionary children. Peter is the Superintendent of RVA and Katy is the Principal of Titchie Swot. Give thanks that their son Dainel’s visa to study in the United States has been granted after much prayer and that their son Caleb has been accepted into a University in Scotland. Pray for all three of their boys as they follow the Lord’s call on their lives. Peter and Katy hope to return to Kenya in time for the start of the new term in September 2024. Please pray that God will provide the increase in financial support they need to return to their ministry at RVA.
Mark and Hannah
Mark and Hannah serve in Chad, sharing the gospel with the Acacia* people who haven’t had the chance to hear about Jesus. Give thanks with Mark and Hannah for the safe arrival of their baby boy, Isaac, into the world on 23rd February 2024! Pray for strength and protection over Isaac as he grows up and for the whole family as they settle into life as a three whilst currently on Home Assignment.
Jurgan and Katja Hofmann
The Hofmann family have lived among the Tanala people of Madagascar since 2015. Pray for them as they are back in the Netherlands on Home Assignment. Pray for them as they rest and as their children study for their exams – leaving Madagascar doesn’t mean studying stops! Pray for peace for each exam and pray for Jurgan and Katja as they work out how to make travel plans work to see as many of their supporters and supporting churches as possible. Pray for God to give them the energy and capacity to connect well with their supporters while also taking the necessary time out as a family.
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