African Diaspora: Pray for our dear North African friend as little by little she continues hearing more about Jesus. We ask that every truth shared will take root and not be snatched away by the Enemy. Please pray the Holy Spirit will awaken a deep hunger in her heart to want to know more. It seems we may have opportunity to meet her brother and parents later this summer, join us in praying that her whole family may be saved!

African Diaspora: Recently two of my former English students have expressed a openness to study the Word together as a group. It is encouraging to see this growing interest in God’s Word among these dear ones who have heard the gospel many times over our years of friendship. Please pray for these men as they take this step toward studying the Bible together. Pray that the upcoming studies would be fruitful, that they would gain a deeper understanding of who Jesus is and what He has done, and that God would work powerfully in their hearts. Pray against the schemes of the Enemy to keep them from following through on their interest. May the seeds sown finally bear fruit!

African Diaspora: One of my english classes I taught three years ago, still get together regularly. Over the years, we’ve shared many meals, conversations, and adventures. Recently, one of these men attended our church’s Easter outreach event, where he heard the gospel presented through music, drama, and Scripture. In a conversation a few weeks later, he was still able to explain the heart of the gospel message and seemed genuinely interested in learning more. Ask the Lord to protect his interest in the gospel, remove any obstacles that might prevent him from following through, and draw him to Himself through His Word.

African Diaspora: “Lydia”, who first came to one of our English classes five years ago, accepted a Bible two years ago, and has allowed her kids to participate in our team’s Impact Kids program, recently expressed interest in helping her teenage daughter, who has many spiritual questions, connect with a church community. Please pray that God would guide her to the right relationships and mentors, that her questions would lead her toward Jesus, and that both mother and daughter would grow together in their understanding of Him. We want to see whole families come to believe in and know the love of Jesus together.

African Diaspora: This past weekend, two women from our team had several deep conversations with “Lydia” who has been part of our wider community for a number of years and joined our “Petit Group” (small group of Christian and Muslim women who read the Bible and discuss it) about two years ago. Recently, she has faced a serious illness that has often left her bedridden. During visits with her, our teammates read Scripture and prayed. She later shared that she experienced a remarkable sense of peace and has felt significantly better since. As conversations continued, she reflected, “This illness has helped me understand God more deeply. I no longer see suffering the way I once did. I believe I can pour out my heart to Him. I wonder if my worldview is beginning to change.”  Please pray for “Lydia” as she continues seeking God and wrestling with questions of faith. Pray that the truth she is encountering would take deep root and bear lasting fruit, and that the Lord would continue to reveal Himself to her. Also pray for healing, strength, and protection from any spiritual opposition that would seek to hinder her journey.