Ruth works on an Indian Ocean Island, seeking to share the gospel with people who have never had it explained to them. Over Easter, a colleague she had worked with for the last two years died suddenly. Just a couple of weeks before he died, they had four uninterrupted hours together at work, and he asked her lots of questions. He showed a real desire to know more, and she suggested her male team leader to him as someone he could meet up with. He said he would think about it, but he soon became unwell at home and then died at the hospital from typhoid. Please pray for Ruth as she mourns and wrestles with hard questions, and for the family of the man who died, that his death would cause them to reflect on their own lives and future and that they would come to know Jesus as their Saviour. Ask the Lord to give Ruth boldness and wisdom to make the most of every day, as she feels the weight and urgency of sharing the gospel.

Ruth works on an Indian Ocean Island, seeking to share the gospel with people who have never had it explained to them. Give thanks for the Lord reminding Ruth of his promises and character and strengthening her during difficult times. During Ramadan, many local people asked Ruth if she was fasting. This brought lots of opportunities to share that she doesn’t need to earn her way into heaven, as Jesus has done it all for her. One evening, her neighbour’s daughter asked her, “So you are not fasting because you love Jesus?” Ruth replied, “YES! I am not fasting because I love him”. She went on to explain what Jesus did for us on the cross. Praise God that her neighbour’s daughter is clearly watching and taking it all in. Please pray that God may open her heart to love Jesus for herself.

Ruth works on an Indian Ocean Island, seeking to share the gospel with people who have never had it explained to them. She has recently been supporting a friend, ‘A’ whose brother is currently being held in prison, accused of being the ringleader of a group that killed a man. For a couple of days following the incident, ‘A’ had to leave her home with her three children as the deceased man’s family came for retribution, and she has faced being ignored by many in the honour/shame community of the island. Praise God that it has given lots of opportunities for Ruth to be able to share her faith and to pray with ‘A’, and to be a witness in the community, as many are shocked that she is still willing to associate with her. Please pray for strength and wisdom for Ruth as ‘A’ visits her often for support and shares her burdens, and that through this trial, ‘A’ and her family may be saved.