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.
True God
Rangi of Tanzania: The Rangi people live in fear. Fear of dead ancestors, fear of witchcraft, fear of angering the spirits, fear of the jealousy of neighbors, and fear of a God who is not merciful. Please pray for the true God to show them the way to a life of faith and peace.
New Way of Life
Antandroy of Madagascar: Pray for the many, many groups among the Antandroy who have recently had opportunities to watch the Jesus Film. Ask the Holy Spirit to transform hearts, and lead many to place their faith in Christ. May many leave behind their old belief systems and find New Life and a New Way in Jesus!
Bible Students in the Harvest Field!
Nyamwezi of Tanzania: Praise God for 20 Bible college students who joined together in June for an outreach during their weekend. On Friday night they traveled out to the village by car and by bicycle to the outskirts of Tabora and committed the weekend to the Lord in prayer. On Saturday mooning, they divided into five groups and visited homes both in the town center and also homesteads on the farmland surrounding the village. At one household, all 21 people living there decided to lay down their burdens and receive Christ as their Savior! Praise the Lord!! There was more joy in celebrating later that day as 16 others also received the gift of everlasting life in placing their faith in Jesus. On Saturday afternoon, they invited the new believers to fellowship at the church and in the evening, the students showed a film on daily discipleship called “Kutembea na Yesu” (Walking with Jesus), then they led the church service on Sunday morning. Three of the new believers decided to come to the Sunday service. Please pray for the 37 new beliers that they would live out their lives in obedience to God’s Word and would join in fellowship and teaching through the local church. The local evangelist who lives next to the church will follow up visiting these new Christians. Pray for growth in their new faith.
Perfect Sacrifice
Islanders: Recently, during a local religious festival remembering Abraham’s obedience to God, a teammate was able to have a meaningful spiritual conversation with a friend. She shared about Christ as the perfect sacrifice and discussed Scripture passages that point to God’s desire for repentance and a transformed heart rather than religious rituals alone. Praise God for this opportunity and pray that these conversations would continue and bear fruit. Pray also for a new teaching opportunity that will allow this worker to build relationships within the community over the coming months. Ask that she would serve with wisdom, excellence, and love, and that the Lord would open doors for deeper conversations about the gospel. Ask that He would equip her for every opportunity to sow seeds of truth, protect her physically and spiritually, and use her faithful witness to draw many to Himself.
Fuller Understanding
Amazigh of North Africa: A man who had just decided to follow Jesus said, “I believe, but I don’t understand. What does it mean that Jesus died on our behalf?” His shepherd rejoiced at the question and patiently explained the gospel again. Pray for patient, Spirit-led teachers who will faithfully answer questions and clearly disciple new believers. Ask God to help each new follower of Jesus understand the gospel deeply, develop strong biblical foundations, and grow deep roots in their faith that will bear lasting fruit.
A 12-Week Journey Through Scripture (3 of 3)
Karimojong of Uganda: Over the course of 12 weeks, our storytelling program is walking participants through the major stages of the biblical story—from Creation to the Second Coming. The response has been full of enthusiasm. Church workers who often have little or no access to written Scripture are leaving each Saturday session equipped to teach their own congregations with confidence. We’re also working hard to involve members of the “mother church” in the nearby town—a step that we believe is worth pursuing for the long-term health of these congregations. Would you pray with us? Pray that these stories take deep root and multiply outward. Pray for boldness as these church workers step out to share with neighbors, relatives, and villages that have yet to hear. Pray for the Holy Spirit to open hearts among the unreached, and for unity as churches from different villages partner together with our team in bringing the Word to those still waiting to hear it for the first time.
Breakthrough prayer
O of Kenya: Pray that God would pour out His Holy Spirit on every member of the team and our local brothers as they faithfully share the gospel among the O people. Ask Him to empower every conversation and proclaim His truth with boldness and love. Pray that many among the O people would have their eyes opened to see the truth of Christ, their ears to hear the good news, and their hearts softened to understand, repent, and receive His healing and salvation. May God establish thriving communities of believers who will carry the gospel to others within their own people group.
Bible Storytelling Under the Tamarisk Tree (2 of 3)
Karimojong of Uganda: Alongside our audio Bible work, we’ve launched a new Bible storytelling pilot program. Every Saturday, around 60 illiterate church workers from various local congregations gather under a large tamarisk tree to learn Scripture by heart. A member of our team tells a Bible story as simply and factually as possible, repeating it word-for-word several times. After each retelling, we ask the group what they remember. By the fourth repetition, most participants know the entire story and begin retelling it to one another in pairs. From there, we discuss together how it applies to daily life, then repeat the whole story—application included—once or twice more. By the end, the Word isn’t just in a notebook (which many don’t have)—it’s in their minds and hearts, ready to be carried back and shared in their own Sunday services.
New Faith and Renewed Faith.
Arabs of North Africa: God is drawing people from this community to Himself in remarkable ways. As individuals come to faith, they are sharing the Gospel with others, gathering around Scripture, and encouraging one another to follow Jesus. What began with a few conversations is growing into a network of believers eager to see others know Christ. At the same time, some who are suffering for the Gospel are facing deep discouragement and have lost hope. Pray that God would renew their faith, strengthen their hearts, and remind them of the constant presence and comfort of the Holy Spirit. Pray that God will continue to build His Church among this people — strengthening every new believer, raising up faithful leaders, and bringing many more men, women, and children into His kingdom. May those who follow Jesus grow in courage, endurance, and a deep-rooted hope in Christ.
The Power of Audio Bibles
Karimojong of Uganda: One reason so many Karimojong remain unreached—and therefore unchanged—is their lack of access to God’s Word. That’s why audio Bibles have become such a powerful tool. People gather to listen together, discuss what they’ve heard, listen again, and pray for the light of the Holy Spirit to open their hearts. Praise the Lord, people are coming to faith! Please join us in praying for these new disciples—this is exactly the kind of breakthrough that unsettles the enemy of our souls. We’re now receiving requests from all over for more of these devices. Right now, a single audio Bible is being shared by as many as three different village groups, multiple times a week. Keeping that running smoothly takes real logistics, communication, and coordination—it’s a good challenge to have! Pray with us for wisdom and resources to keep pace with the demand.
Closed Fists
Nyamwezi of Tanzania: Pray for a new church plant now led by a trained local evangelists. So far, those attending are mostly women and children who openly praise God with outstretched hands. Pray that the Gospel message will also be received by their husbands and fathers who with closed fists hold onto their traditional religious beliefs. Pray that these men’s hearts would be ready to hear the Word preached, to completely surrender their lives to God, and open their hands to receive the gift of salvation.
Pray for Unity in Christ
Islanders: Please pray for “Barry” and his wife, longtime friends of our team members. After many years, Barry now seems open and ready to place his faith in Jesus. However, his wife has become resistant to the gospel and has threatened him if he chooses to follow Christ. Please pray that God would continue drawing Barry to Himself, giving him courage to respond in faith. Also pray that the Holy Spirit would soften his wife’s heart, open her eyes to the truth of the gospel, and lead her to saving faith in Jesus. May God unite them in Christ and transform their family through His grace.
Bible Translation
Amazigh of North Africa: Please pray for the “Ch” Amazigh people of North Africa, one of Algeria’s least-known and most linguistically threatened Amazigh groups. Historically, they were among the most resistant to the Arab conquests, though over time they adopted Islam. Pray that the “Ch” would know that they are fully known by God and find true rest in Him. Ask the Lord to reveal Himself in powerful ways—that “Ch” leaders, young men and women, children, and the elderly would have dreams and visions of Jesus, and that His name would be exalted among them. Pray that God would send laborers into this harvest field, raising up faithful witnesses to share the Good News with clarity and love. Lift up linguists and Bible translators as well, asking that He would stir a deep burden in their hearts to work toward making God’s Word available in the “Ch” language, so that this people group may one day worship Christ in their own tongue.
Transformation
Rangi of Tanzania: Pray for M, an elder in the village who is not only an influential religious leader but also one of the most active witch doctors in the area. He has been spending time with the team and appears open to deeper conversations about faith. Pray that his heart would be receptive to truth. Ask that he would encounter Jesus in a transformative way and that he would be convicted to renounce all other powers. Pray for discernment for those walking alongside him—that their conversations would be marked by resurrection power, gracious speech, and genuine love.
God Is Using Dreams
Arabs of North Africa: One young woman had a dream of a man in white standing next to a believer that she knew and then also heard the man in White say, “This one knows the true path.” She had this dream twice. A group of young believers from another culture explained to her the gospel, and she found such rest when she believed. Please pray for reconciliation between her and those of a different culture. And pray for unexplainable, love and unity in the body of Christ.
Joining the Family
Nyamwezi of Tanzania: Lord, may the church in Tabora have a deep compassion for the Nyamwezi people, that Nyamwezi believers would be drawn to Your church. Pray for local church leaders to understand, love and learn from Nyamwezi believers. Pray that new believers will find a warm a welcome and a sense of family fellowship, grow and thrive as disciples, and bless others through their gifts and experience.
Remote villages
Bara of Madagascar: Many Bara villages in southern Madagascar remain isolated by rugged terrain, making travel difficult and access to the Gospel even more challenging. By bringing solar-powered equipment and showing the Jesus Film in the Bara language, remote villages are being given the opportunity to hear the message of Jesus—many for the very first time. Although it is a difficult journey, over rough roads, the team seeks to ensure that every Bara village has the chance to know the hope found in Christ. “Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.” 1 John 5:12. Pray that more Bara people will respond to the Gospel with faith, that new believers will grow into strong disciples, and that every remaining village will have the opportunity to hear the name of Jesus.
