Amazigh of North Africa: One woman texted a sister after 3 months of silence and after exchanging texts said: “I love to hear the stories like these (of Jesus). Can you send me more?” Daily she now receives them and responds! … explaining how she sees God, describing what she saw of Jesus, equating Jesus with God. She also describes how hearing the Scripture stories changes how she lives. Pray for the scores of people receiving the stories daily to each listen carefully like this young woman and see God and be changed.
Trauma Healing
Nuba Mtn Muslim UPGs: Pray for those carrying the deep wounds of violence, displacement, and loss. Ask the Lord to bring comfort and healing, especially to children and those recently released from captivity. Pray for those being trained in trauma healing ministry, that God would use them to bring hope, restoration, and the healing found in Christ. Pray for protection over those with this training, that they would process their own losses and struggles in His strength.
Doors wide open
UPGs of the Sahel: The F people have more than 41 million people spread across West Africa, from Lake Chad to the Atlantic coast, of whom 98.9% still have no access to the gospel. Pray that the Lord of the harvest would raise up the workers needed to reach this people in a meaningful way — both foreign missionaries willing to go directly to West Africa, and F Christians able to reach their own people, with whom they share language, customs, and history. The F people live predominantly in Islamic countries, but many of these nations maintain a degree of religious tolerance, allowing the presence of churches and missions. We ask that these doors remain open and continue to widen, and that no political or cultural barrier would hinder the advance of the gospel among them.
the God who sees
Arabs of North Africa: V has committed to read the story of Joseph and discuss it with me next time we meet. Ask God to guide our conversation, provide the right words at the right time. May He use this story from Scripture to reveal His character as the God who sees, hears, and cares for those who seek Him. Pray that V would keep asking questions and come to understand and believe the Good News. Pray that others in her community would also encounter Jesus.
New Life!
Somali of East Africa and Diaspora: Praise God for a young man who has recently placed his faith in Jesus after months of studying the Bible. Though he had many questions and wrestled deeply with the claims of Christ, God opened his heart to recognize Jesus as Savior. Rejoice with heaven over this new believer, and pray that he will grow strong in his faith, remain steadfast through every challenge, and become a faithful witness to his family and community.
Farming and Truth
Nuba Mtn Muslim UPGs: Many in the Nuba Mountains rely on agriculture for their livelihoods. Our team has been involved in farming in these communities to promote sustainable practices as well as to proclaim good news through the lessons of agriculture. Please pray for the Agriculture ADAPT Project, seeking blessings for good harvests, self-reliance for families, peace in farming areas, and for the trainees to return equipped and as a blessing to their communities. Tragically, our local project manager was killed in recent conflict. Please pray for his family and that this tragedy will not hinder the purposes of the project to bring life.
deep questions
Arabs of North Africa: Pray for a young woman who is seeking answers about God, suffering, and the meaning of life. Through an ongoing friendship with our team, she has been reading Scripture, asking deep questions, and exploring who Jesus is. Pray that God would continue to reveal Himself to her, that His Word would speak clearly to her heart, and that she would come to know the hope and salvation found in Christ.
That they may know
Antandroy of Madagascar: Pray for continued opportunities to reach those who are still waiting to hear. Ask God to strengthen the team as they serve in villages through sports and teaching. Pray that showings of the Jesus film would be well attended. Pray that the Lord would prepare hearts to receive His Word, raise up new believers who will follow Jesus faithfully, and establish a lasting witness among the Antandroy and other peoples of Madagascar.
Peacemaking efforts
Nuba Mtn Muslim UPGs: Pray for an end to violence in Heiban and throughout the Nuba Mountains. Ask God to give wisdom to community and church leaders, bring healing where relationships have been broken, and establish His peace in homes, villages, and across the region.
Learners and Teachers
Chadian Arabs: Clear communication is so important! Pray for our team to learn the local languages and culture in order to communicate the gospel clearly. Ask God to give them perseverance, humility, and wisdom as they seek to both learn and teach! Pray that language barriers would be overcome. Pray God would raise up local followers of Jesus who can share His truth within their own families and communities.
Curiosity
Somali of East Africa and Diaspora: Pray for a young mom as she prepares to welcome her second child. The team was able to provide many things that she will need. Pray that she would become curious about the love and care she’s received in Jesus Name. Ask for this family to become a testimony of His grace within their community.
Remember their sufferings
Arabs of North Africa: Pray for those suffering that they will remember the suffering of brothers and sisters throughout the world and resist the devil and stand firm in their faith. God of all grace, we know that you will restore, confirm, establish and strengthen them.
Excuses
Islanders: One local tea-seller, has become reluctant to meet for studying the Word. She makes excuses and doesn’t seem to accept alternative suggestions. Pray for her to hunger for the Word again. Pray for all the ongoing relationships between local friends and those serving among them. Ask the Lord to open doors for continued conversations, provide opportunities to answer questions about faith, and prepare hearts to seek and follow Jesus.
Teacher Training
Nuba Mtn Muslim UPGS: Pray for our team’s Teacher Training Program that’s still functioning. They are continuing with mobile education efforts despite the ongoing conflict. Ask God to strengthen and protect teachers, give children opportunities to learn, and use education to bring hope, dignity, and lasting transformation for the next generation.
Protection and Freedom
Sandawe of Tanzania: Pray for communities facing many challenges, limited access to resources, education, and healthcare. Ask God to bring His peace and protection, meet practical needs, and open doors for the love of Christ to be demonstrated through His people. Pray that many Sandawe would find freedom from fear, discover the hope of Jesus, and become part of vibrant communities of faith.
Basketball for Jesus
Bara of Madagascar: Pray for the Bara of southern Madagascar as our team builds relationships and share the hope of Christ in communities where many have had little opportunity to hear the gospel. Recently, while spending time with children through community activities and basketball, we had opportunities to share the message of Jesus and build meaningful connections with families. Pray that these relationships would open doors for deeper conversations and that many would come to know Christ.
Rising Leaders
Amazigh of North Africa: Pray for humility and awe as God continues to bring great fruitfulness. May each rising leader say with John the Baptist: Jesus must increase; I must decrease. May all know that the incredible hunger for the gospel and the childlike, steady faith are the work of the Holy Spirit, beyond any human.
Loving witness
Somali of East Africa and Diaspora: Pray for a young woman who is being drawn to Jesus through the loving witness of believers. She has seen the peace and hope that Christ brings and is considering what it means to follow Him. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal the truth of the gospel to her, give her courage to respond in faith, and use her testimony to encourage others in her community to seek Jesus.
Gospel Ministry & Humanitarian Efforts
Nuba Mtn Muslim UPGs: This region of Sudan is still horribly affected by ongoing conflict, with many families displaced and struggling to access food, education, and healthcare. Yet in the midst of this, God is at work. Churches and humanitarian teams are bringing hope through aid, agriculture, education and peace efforts. Pray for protection, pray for peace.
“Ottharuwa” of the Heart
Makhuwa Nahara of Mozambique: For several weeks now, radio programs have focused on the obstacles that hinder our deep connection with God. They’ve addressed the core criticisms of Islam directed at Christians. Surprisingly, almost all our Muslim listeners agreed that their taboos of praying in churches and consuming pork are outward, which, in reality, don’t create more or less intimacy. Many listeners asked, “So, what truly creates intimacy?” The team answered by quoting the cry of the prodigal, simple yet profound: “Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you.” In Nahara, they call this the “ottharuwa” of the heart. It means the “removing” of one’s heart. The heart’s truest cry is for intimacy with God. Let us pray that this message tonight finds a receptive audience.
Faithful Sowing
Islanders: Pray for the many friendships and relationships that have been built through a season of faithful presence and friendship. As one team member recently returned home, pray that the seeds of the gospel planted through conversations, hospitality, and everyday relationships would continue to grow. Ask God to remind friends of the love and hope they witnessed through Christ’s followers and to draw many closer to Himself.
Shared life
Chadian Arabs: Pray for our newly formed team to build meaningful relationships with neighbors. Pray for open doors and open hearts for conversations about Jesus. We know that trust is built slowly through shared life, hospitality, and friendship. Pray that God would use everyday moments—sharing meals, drinking tea together, hanging laundry—to create opportunities for the hope of Christ to be shared. Ask the Lord to prepare hearts, deepen friendships, and allow the gospel to take root through relationships built on love and trust.
Encounter God’s Word
Sandawe of Tanzania: Pray for the ongoing work of making Scripture available in the Sandawe language. Ask the Lord to provide the resources, wisdom, and perseverance needed for translation and distribution. Pray that Sandawe families would have the opportunity to encounter God’s Word in their heart language and that Scripture would bring hope, truth, and transformation to many lives.
Significant opposition
Somali of East Africa and Diaspora: Pray for two believers who are facing serious threats because of their commitment to Jesus. Ask the Lord to protect them from harm, give them discernment in every situation, and fill them with peace and boldness. Pray that they will continue to make disciples, and that God will use their faithful witness to draw many others to Himself.
School break opportunities
Antakarana of Madagascar: It is end of year school break so many kids who have been on the mainland are back for the break. Pray that there will be many opportunities for sharing the good news with them. Pray for whole families to embrace Jesus as Lord. Pray for a multi-generational church among the Antakarana.
Welcoming the Outsiders
African Diaspora: Pray that local churches in Spain would recognize the opportunity God has placed on their doorstep by bringing unreached African people groups into their communities. Ask the Lord to raise up believers who will welcome them, build genuine friendships, and faithfully share the hope of Jesus.
Soccer and Jesus
Bara of Madagascar: Pray for the 1000+ children who have participated in the Soccer and Jesus program. Through the soccer, and sports, the team has visited many villages and shared the good news. Ask God to continue drawing young hearts to Himself and to use these relationships to bring lasting spiritual fruit.
Humble, Zealous Sharing
Amazigh of North Africa: Praise the Lord for a young man (late teens) whose passion for sharing the gospel has already led many to faith in Jesus Christ. We thank God especially for his humility and zeal. Last night he brought two more young men to visit his believing uncle, and together they shared the Scriptures with them. By God’s grace, these two men also entered the kingdom of light. Please pray that this young evangelist will continue to walk in humility, dependence on the Lord, and zeal for the gospel. Pray also for his uncle and for their partnership in discipling these new believers. May they continue teaching and encouraging them together in God’s Word. As the Lord adds more people to the faith, pray that none would fall through the cracks, but that each new believer would be personally cared for, grounded in Scripture, and connected to other Christians. Pray that these young men would regularly gather together to read and listen to God’s Word, grow in obedience to Christ, and become faithful disciples who in turn help others follow Him.
Light House
Antakarana of Madagascar: “Amy,” a local believer, holds weekly Bible studies at her house. This last couple weeks there have been several unexplained fires and vandalism at her house. Pray for her safety and wisdom. Pray that she will continue to sow seeds of truth to her neighbors. Pray that the light of the Word will shine brightly into the darkness and many would be drawn to the Light of Life.
Dreams and Vision
Rangi of Tanzania: Many, many believers from a Muslim background around the world who embrace Jesus as their Savior, report receiving dreams and visions that lead them toward Him. Pray for the Rangi people to receive dreams and visions from the Lord!
Getting the WORD out
Makhuwa Nahara of Mozambique: Pray for the continued work of making God’s Word available in the local language. Many are showing a deep hunger to hear Scripture, and teams are working to provide clear and accurate audio resources. One of the most recent translation efforts is currently being reviewed. Pray for wisdom and perseverance in this work, and that the Word of God would spread throughout Nahara communities and bring many to faith in Christ.
Access
Mahafaly of Madagascar: Located in the southwestern desert areas around Ampanihy and Ejeda, their name translates to “Those who make taboos.” They are known for their distinctive carved wooden tombs and strong adherence to traditional customs. This people still have very limited access to the gospel. Ask the Lord to raise up workers with a heart to serve among them and to prepare the Mahafaly people to receive the good news of Jesus.
Breakthrough
Somali of East Africa and Diaspora: Pray for a spiritual breakthrough among the Somali people living in Spain. Ask the Lord to break down spiritual strongholds, prepare hearts to receive the gospel, and stir many believers to unite in faithful prayer for this community.
Transformed lives and beliefs
Antakarana of Madagascar: Pray for believers and church leaders in Madagascar as they share the gospel. Ask God to give them wisdom, courage, and faithfulness so that the truth of Christ is proclaimed clearly and lives are transformed. Pray against the tendency to blend traditional beliefs and old practices with new faith in Christ.
Medical Outreach
O of Kenya: Our medical clinic is currently very busy. Pray for these opportunities to care for both physical and spiritual needs. We seek to always intermingle sharing truth with practical help. Ask the Lord to prepare hearts to receive the gospel, and pray that every seed of His Word will fall on good soil, take root, and bear lasting fruit.
Heart Songs
Islanders: Recently, an ethnomusicology training took place on Vanilla Island. A dozen people were trained, two new songs were crafted, and about a dozen previously composed songs were recorded. Praise God for these encouraging developments in local worship. Pray that the Lord would continue to grow the local bodies on all the islands in worship, especially through musical heart styles that resonate deeply with people, just as His Word is increasingly reaching them in their heart languages. Also pray that these worship expressions would become a powerful witness, helping to bring the good news to those who have not yet heard and drawing many more islanders to know and follow Christ.
Encounter Jesus
African Diaspora: Pray that Y, a young man from an unreached African people group, would encounter Jesus in a personal way during his summer in Spain. He’s staying with a believing family. Ask God to soften his heart, reveal His love, and draw both Y and his family to salvation in Christ.
Insecurity and Good News
Bara of Madagascar: Pray for peace and safety in the south, where many communities are affected by insecurity. Ask God to protect families, provide stability, and create opportunities for His peace to be made known. Some of the Bara have recently had opportunities to hear the message of Jesus. Ask the Holy Spirit to deepen their understanding of the gospel, transform hearts, and lead many to place their faith in Christ.
Outreach
M of Tanzania: Pray for the village where our Jesus-film outreach is taking place. Ask God to use every opportunity to communicate His love clearly, strengthen the local believers involved, and bring lasting spiritual fruit among this community.
Public Witness
Makhuwa Nahara of Mozambique: Pray for new believers among the Makhuwa Nahara who are choosing to follow Jesus and share their faith with others. Recently, a man and his wife were baptized, and many from their community gathered to witness this testimony. Pray that they will stand firm in their faith, grow as disciples of Christ, and that their lives will point many others to Jesus.
