Daily prayers
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.
Christmas Appeal
As Christmas approaches, pray for God to prepare generous hearts to respond to AIM UK’s Christmas Fundraising Appeal this Christmas. We rely on the prayers and donations of our supporters to continue working to reach the unreached with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Pray that our Appeal will be more than just another fundraising letter among many others but would be a welcome opportunity for people to partner in God’s work in Africa and across the globe.
Fulani
The unreached Fulani people live in West Africa. PrayAfrica.org writes: “This year the rains were abnormally abundant in the Sahel, especially in August and September, which has extended the malaria season. With the cold setting in, and the dust increasing, colds and other respiratory ailments affect many people. Due to this year’s famine, many people are malnourished and anaemic. When malaria arrives, the consequences are serious. Many people cannot afford medication. Animist beliefs and traditions, as well as the fact that health spending is not a priority, are major obstacles, often with disastrous consequences. During the month of October, the community health worker and I made many trips to the clinics and the hospital in town, to help sick people receive care. All had to be transfused with blood. We also lost a child just as we entered the hospital courtyard. At home too, people come one after the other to look for medicine. Lord, have mercy.”
Margot DeSouza
Margot DeSouza has completed her service as part of a TIMO team serving in Likawage, Tanzania. Pray for good sleep and routines for her and her husband Fernando as they continue enjoying parenthood with their baby boy. Ask God to bless their language learning as they study French in preparation to return to Fernando’s ministry team in Chad, where their French language skills will be important. Ask God to give them perseverance and peace as they enjoy this season of life while preparing to move country again with a small child.
The Gabbra
The Gabbra are an unreached people group who live in the Chalbi desert along the border of Kenya and Ethiopia. PrayAfrica writes : “Twelve youth and a Brazilian couple, alongside our Gabbra youth Pastor, went for a four-day outreach in the Hurri Hills gathering the existing Christians to encourage them, then visiting several new villages to sing and share the gospel. Very high energy and great openings. We are expecting them back in Dukana today to share how everything went. Pray for all the gospel seeds they planted to find good soil and produce much fruit!”
Gilles and Myriam Bonvallat
Gilles & Myriam are AIM mobilisers for French-speaking Europe and Gilles also serves as Director and Finance Officer for the Francophone office. For some time, they have been overwhelmed with the many responsibilities they carry, both outside and within AIM. As they prepare to take a sabbatical from their AIM roles in December, pray that God will help them to complete the tasks they can and submit to God what they must leave for others to take over. Pray for peace in their hearts as they plan how to use their sabbatical effectively to rest well.
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