Daily prayers
Pablo
Pablo* serves in West Africa, where he continues to use English teaching as a door-opener for developing relationships for the gospel. In December 2022 there was serious persecution of Jesus’ followers in his country. Praise God that a sympathetic lawyer was found to defend those who were imprisoned, and they were released. Praise God that the majority of these imprisoned believers held firm to Christ and were a bright light to their captors who showed their astonishment that they did not deny Christ even when facing the death penalty. Pray God will protect all Jesus’ followers in Pablo’s country where a significant crack-down on believers still remains and pray for Pablo as he discerns how to continue sharing the gospel despite this scrutiny. *Name changed for security reasons
Rift Valley Academy
Pray for God to provide a resolution to the difficulty missionaries serving at Rift Valley Academy, AIM’s boarding school for the children of missionaries, are having with renewing their Visas and other documents. Regulation changes have meant that missionary Visa prices have increased significantly and many RVA teachers and staff are struggling to fund the new fees that enable them to live and serve at RVA. Pray for God to provide cheaper avenues to explore and the funds for RVA staff to be able to remain in Kenya, educating and discipling the children of missionaries in other countries.
Graham and Fiona*
Graham and Fiona* are in a creative access location they fondly refer to as ‘Wonderland’. Pray for safe travels as they fly out of Wonderland to attend a retreat with their missionary teammates and to take some annual leave with friends. Pray that the retreat will be a time of joy and fellowship and that each visit with friends will build them up and encourage them in Christ. *Name changed for security reasons
Hannah Jackson
Hannah Jackson is part of a TIMO team working among the unreached Swahili and Wangindo peoples of Likawage, southeast Tanzania. Pray for her as she prepares to move on from her ministry in Tanzania to spend time in the UK on Home Assignment and then to take up her role in AIM’s Child Safeguarding Team in Kenya after that. Pray that she will lean on Christ through these transitions and as various details come together. Pray for a blessed time as she visits the outreach team in Kenya this month and sees some of the ways she could be involved in outreach alongside her safeguarding role.
John and Zoe Putman
John and Zoe Putman serve at Rift Valley Academy (RVA), AIM’s boarding school in Kijabe, Kenya, which educates and disciples the children of missionaries. They ask us to pray for those students they are mentoring and spending time with during dorm cover. Many of the students at RVA are missionary kids or third-culture kids – this means that whilst they are often very good at the initial interaction and the beginning stages of a relationship, they sometimes hold back from forming deep relationships because they have become used to people leaving them behind, or having to move on themselves. Pray that John and Zoe would be a blessing to them, and that the students would know John and Zoe are there to help and serve them.
Kay*
Kay* leads a medical team in the Indian Ocean Islands. She writes, “Before Christmas we had a large get-together of brethren from across our Island. It was a good time of celebration and led to a lad making a commitment to follow – pray for him and those involved in his ongoing mentorship”. Give thanks that God is building his church. *Name changed for security reasons
Beth*
In a creative access location, Beth* has the joy of reaching out to many with the love of Jesus through language teaching and daily befriending. Pray for her friend Lydia with whom she has been sharing Bible stories. Praise God for Lydia’s growing interest and deep questions. Pray that she would come to saving faith. *Name changed for security reasons
Ruth*
Ruth* works on an Indian Ocean Island seeking to share the gospel with people who have never had it explained to them. She writes of recent elections and the fear of violence, of which there was some in other parts of the island. Give thanks with Ruth that the post-election frustrations died down and there is calm on the island. Give thanks too that we know the one true leader, who reigns over all and gives peace in the storms. Ask that Ruth would have many opportunities to share of His hope and peace. *Name changed for security reasons
AIM Training Conference
Approximately 100 of AIM’s leaders, members and partners are participating in training meetings in North Africa this week. Please pray for travel logistics and security, and for the Holy Spirit to speak individually and corporately to those participating.
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