Daily prayers
Fulani of West Africa
The 20 million Fulani of West Africa are a culturally diverse and widely dispersed group, spread across the continent West to East in a band just South of the Sahara Desert. The Fulani were the first group in West Africa to convert to Islam and Islamic clerics are held in high esteem. Thank God for the small church planted amongst the Fulani and ask for it to grow and mature. Pray for the young leaders currently being discipled – that they too would mature in their faith and that this would seep into all areas of their lives. Ask particularly for them to understand forgiveness and to put it into practice in their daily lives.
Compassionate and Humble
Compassionate and Humble. Pray that our voice as an organisation will reflect a deep compassion for the lost, highlighting the meaningful connections we seek to have with the peoples of Africa, and expressing the importance of personal relationships. Pray also that we would emphasise the importance of understanding and respecting diverse cultures, and commit to thoughtful engagement with local communities and churches. Pray that we would position ourselves as learners and servants, marked by humility in all we do and say.
Kay
Kay* leads a medical team on the Indian Ocean Islands. Praise the Lord for the way technology like Facebook and Apps are being used in Gospel work. A local Christian posted something on Facebook which was seen by an unbeliever who was drawn to find out more and is now believing.
New African Missionaries
Please join us in prayer for eight new AIM missionaries in South Africa who are currently in the process of raising prayer and financial support. May God provide abundantly and strengthen their faith as they prepare to step into their calling.
Graham and Fiona*
Graham and Fiona* served in a creative access location and are back in the UK for their final home assignment before their retirement. Normally the home assignment tour is a fun time of catching up, and updating people on their ministry in Africa. This time they have the added emotion of bringing closure to the “us in Africa” aspect of these relationships, although the bonds of love and commitment remain as strong as ever. Pray for them in this ongoing transition and thank the Lord for their years of faithful service.
Rebecca Welsh
Rebecca Welsh teaches chemistry and broader science at Rift Valley Academy, (RVA) Kenya. She is thankful to God for a positive term and for deepening relationships with the students. She and another member of staff have a small group of the senior girls round for a meal each week. These girls have experienced so much in life and are preparing for big changes as they graduate, and Rebbecca finds it a privilege to support them on this journey. With so much going on, it can be hard for staff to find time to make connections and build friendships, which can make the term breaks hard at times. Pray for good friendships and support networks for the staff, particularly as this term there will be a lot of change and goodbyes.
Claudia Middendorf
Claudia Middendorf serves the local church in Beira, Mozambique, in leadership training. She is currently teaching Biblical Geography at the small Bible School run by her church. It has become clear that most of the Pastors and Church leaders know little about the Bible and find it difficult to understand texts and recognise details. Pray for the successful completion of the lessons in Biblical Geography and that the “Methods of Bible Study” course she will teach later in the year will prove fruitful in the lives and ministry of those attending.
The Fongoro of Sudan
The 17,000 Fongoro of Sudan live in a remotearea bordering Chad. They are divided into clans: all speaking the same language, practicing the same customs, and depending upon farming, goats and cattle. They marry more than one wife. The majority are Muslims, plus African traditional religion; very few of the new generation have accepted Jesus. We praise God for the incredible work He is doing! On 9 March, five former Muslims publicly declared their faith in Jesus Christ and were baptized. Pray for their growth in faith and boldness as they follow Christ in a challenging environment. May their testimony shine brightly for the Kingdom!
Relatable and Inviting
Pray that AIM will be relatable and inviting in all we do. Pray that the language we use would be warm and welcoming, encouraging others to join in the work, and that the way we communicate would create a sense of partnership and shared purpose. As we invite others to join in this extraordinary journey, pray we would be able to communicate clearly that AIM is made up of ordinary people, so we can convey that anyone, regardless of background or experience, can engage in missions and that this would make serving or partnering with AIM accessible and invite participation.
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