Edward* serves in a closed country where there are very few Christians. His fiancée Elle* was able to visit the country that they hope to return to after they get married. The visit went well, although it was shorter than they had hoped and ended up quite an intense time. Elle had a little trouble with immigration at first, then a day before their flight to the UK, Edward’s team leader had to have an emergency medical evacuation for acute appendicitis. As if all that wasn’t enough, a local believer came under pressure from her family to recant her faith or be thrown in prison, and she ended up fleeing the country (that’s the last we’ve heard, please be praying for her). It really felt like the Lord was showing Elle everything that can and does go wrong in that place. Pray for Edward and Elle as they get married and prepare to serve together.

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Edward* serves in a closed country where there are very few Christians. Most of his team are away on home leave over the summer. Pray for rest and refreshment for them all, and especially one family who have had a particularly hard time. There are also tensions with the organisation where Edward and another team member work. A financial crisis means they probably won’t be paid for a while, and this adds to the feeling that their contributions and efforts aren’t valued. However, alternative employment possibilities were threatened with sabotage by their current employer. This is sadly representative of the cultural attitude towards foreigners. Please pray for the team to be physically, emotionally, and spiritually healthy. Pray for wisdom and guidance from the Lord regarding the relationship with this employer.

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Edward* serves in a closed country where there are very few Christians. Give thanks for a good start to the new academic year, and for stability at the university. Pray for boldness to share with students. After feeling prompted by the Spirit to ask Andrew* to read some Scripture with him, they had an incredible time reading John 6. Andrew* asked what it might feel like when God calls us and gives us faith, as if he was considering that it could be happening to him. Pray for the Lord to give Andrew* faith.

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