Jurgen and Katja serve in Madagascar, reaching out to the Tanala people with the gospel of Jesus Christ. While on home assignment over the summer, Jurgen was able to continue working on the translation project for Genesis, and chapters 1–11 are now ready to be tested. Please pray for their translator, Menja, that she will be able to deliver the remaining chapters soon. Jurgen and Katja have just returned from the Netherlands to Madagascar, where their children will once again receive their full education from Katja (with Jurgen teaching a few subjects). Homeschooling has been a tremendous blessing, and they can see the wonderful fruits it has produced in their children. In April 2026, the Supreme Court of the Netherlands ruled that if someone wants to homeschool their child, they have to apply for an exemption. The Supreme Court has now ruled that if there is a public school nearby, the child must attend that school. When Jurgen and Katja return to the Netherlands again in 2028 for exams, they hope that they will still be allowed to continue homeschooling during these months. It is a major concern for many families in the Netherlands. Jurgen has given several interviews about this subject, so please pray for them as a family as they navigate this situation.

Jurgen and Katja serve in Madagascar, reaching out to the Tanala people with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Recently, on a long journey back to the capital, their car overheated and caused the coolant hose to completely burst, with another 11 hours left on the journey. Despite seeing a mechanic, the scorching heat meant that the problem kept recurring, but their son Dani, suggested asking the Lord for cold weather. Hardly had he prayed when the clear sky completely closed over with heavy rain clouds, and it began to rain, which is rarely seen. It kept raining, and every time there were clear skies further along the route, they would cloud over just as they arrived. Praise God for examples such as these of his constant care and answered prayers from hearts of faith. As they prepare to go home on leave, please pray for the preparations and for ongoing translation work and its dissemination. Ask the Lord to bless and equip the group of Malagasy evangelists who recently gathered from all different tribes and regions of Madagascar, and that through their labours, he will grow his kingdom there.

Jurgen and Katja Hofmann serve in Madagascar, reaching out to the Tanala people with the gospel of Jesus Christ. When they recently showed the Jesus Film in the villages of Midongy and Befotaka, the reactions were incredible as the Bible stories became clear to many. Please pray for the new brothers and sisters in Christ that they would shine and remain firm. Following Jesus is not easy when families fear ancestral punishment, and sorcerers are not happy about more Christians.