One of our UK Borderless workers has joined a small group seeking to share the Good News through social media with people from the Horn and North Africa who have settled here. The aim is to engage with genuine seekers from these communities online and in time, to introduce them to believers living in their area who can disciple them. In March there was a soft launch in a few areas of the country where there are people who could disciple seekers who express an interest. So far over 25,000 people have seen the adverts and around 4% of them have clicked on the advert to find out more. The majority appear to be believers; however, a small but significant number are people from other faiths and around 25 of them have engaged with the team. So far no one is showing signs of being ready to meet with someone, but please pray that this will change soon.

“It’s so much more than English and Sewing…” A phrase often repeated by the team led by a Borderless worker, following a day of ministry activities. Women from more than 35 countries, speaking over 20 languages attend the activities. They find themselves in this British city for various reasons: some as brides or family members of U.K. residents, some fleeing conflict zones, and others who tragically have been trafficked through modern-day slavery. As they share their joys and sorrows, the team seek to show and share God’s love for each and every one. This city is a crossroads for so many internationals and the team is grateful for the local church’s growing interest in cross-cultural outreach opportunities. Please pray for volunteers to restart the childcare programme for pre-school children of women attending the English classes. Please also pray for the after-school Young Women’s English Literacy Class, launched at the end of April.

One of our Borderless workers, teaching English classes with women from North Africa, saw a recent lesson turn into an unexpected discussion about spiritual issues. Teaching the concept of ‘being scared of’ something, the (Muslim) women were asked to practise the phrase by giving a personal example.  One woman said, ‘I am scared of going to Hell when I die.’  Every woman in the class nodded their head in agreement and a spontaneous discussion ensued. It was clear the women had no assurance about what would happen to them when they died and could only hope that God would decide their good deeds outweighed their bad ones. The workers gently spoke of their confidence about the future based not on what they could ever do themselves, but on what God has already done for them in the person of Jesus. Please pray that the women would reflect on this discussion and ask more questions about the assurance the workers have because of Jesus.

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.

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.