Diaspora in England: Light House has several new videos and posts planned for this month which have an emphasis on explaining the Bible and people sharing their testimonies. Pray many will watch the videos and read the posts and interact with our team.
Counting the cost
Diaspora in Florida: Praise for Henry who was saved this last week. Pray for him to get plugged into a home church when he returns to his home country in a few weeks.
Pray for Tony, William, and Jasmine as they are counting the cost to following Jesus. Pray for their salvation.
Pray for the next few weeks as we are welcoming over 30 new Chinese. Pray as we host them and get connected to them for gospel conversations.
Continue to pray for fruitful conversations with the North Africans. The Moroccans are distancing themselves from us- long story- please pray for the couple of connections that we have that they will stay strong.
Farming
A recent Farming God’s Way training was just finished, showing how farming on the coast can be possible. Pray that the words of truth spoken at the training will deeply impact those who attended both in farming and in faith.
Going to hard places
Pray for good health of the church planters as they walk long distances to reach out with the gospel, going to hard to reach places, enduring persecution in some areas, which at times is scary. Pray for courage and anointing of the Holy Spirit.
New parenting class
Diaspora in England: Praise that numbers are improving in the English Conversation class. Pray for our new parenting class starting on October 9. We have a few spare places so please pray that more parents would sign up. Pray for the Lord to be at work in all our students’ lives.
Students
Pray for the men and women in Superior 1 class as we continue looking at the broken relationship between man and God. Ask that their hearts would desire to know Him more. We began the year with 19 students, but attendance has dropped to 12, with only 8–10 coming regularly. Pray that they would be consistent and that anything hindering them from coming would be removed.
Continue praying as the Superior 2 students study the New Testament. One student recently asked about dreams and visions, specifically how to know if they saw Jesus in them. Pray for him and others to have visions and dreams, and to recognize who He is.
Recording
We have been able to start up Scripture audio recording again after our island recorder was off the island for over 2 months. We have just finished recording the book of Luke and we will be starting recording the book of Matthew. Please pray for a quiet, uninterrupted environment for recording.
Professional football coach
Pray for this short-termer who will be with us for about a month, that he will be able to engage with the many S* teams that play football most of their free time. Pray that this may be the beginning of starting a football academy to reach these youth with the love of Jesus. After one month, he will move to another city to do the same.
First couples study!
Praise that on the plateau we are now studying with Ma Fiona and her husband together – our first couple’s study. Pray that it would serve both their needs and be a springboard for them sharing with others and adding to the study in their home.
Help others come
Please pray for God to raise up more Matumbi who have an intimate relationship with Jesus and want to live their lives to help others come to know Him.
Gospel bearing fruit
Praise Jesus for courageous brothers sharing the gospel and obeying the Word of God. Several have said they want to follow Jesus. Pray that each believer would keep abiding in Jesus and growing in the knowledge of God, that no heresy would creep in as the gospel bears fruit and grows (Col 1:6)
Also hear Jesus’ voice
Pray for the children’s ministry in Betroka. About 1,000 children come to the program. Pray for them and their families. We are watching a new generation of believers coming up. Pray for the fear of the Lord to come in their hearts and boldness to stand for Jesus, being a testimony to their family.
Pray for the families of the children that they also will hear the sweet voice of Jesus and leave the life of idolatry and ancestor worship.
Pastors’ visit
Pray for the pastors as they intend to visit all the churches to encourage and strengthen them with the word of God.
Pray for the spirit of endurance and patience for the pastors as they trust that they will be supported for their basic needs like medication, water, housing, and also a church building as a place to gather believers.
Get to know Christ better
Thank God for the Fellowship of believers meeting every Friday. Pray that they may get to know Christ better each day.
Pray for the plans and logistics of our annual youth camp in December. Ask the Lord to help and guide, and provide for all the preparations.
Guard Your children
Our Father, please guard your children who are hated in this world just as Jesus was hated. Let them abide in the Son and hear the witness of the Spirit. Let them not fall away. John 15; 16:1
Assistant police chief
We have a S* friend who has been praying with us. She had dreams of vying for a political seat in the next general election. Instead God has opened the way to becoming an assistant police chief. In the eyes of other S* and the community, it is a big post! She will be influential. Please pray that she will hear the call to follow the Saviour and use His Word to influence her community and all those that she will be leading.
Boy’s uncle
Pray for the uncle of the boy who a worker has hosted over 3 summers. The uncle is now working in Spain. May he meet a believer and come to faith in Jesus. Pray the Lord would draw many in this family to Himself.
Pray for breakthrough
Pray for the Antandroy people that we are focusing on in partnership with the churches in Bekily, Beraketa and Ampanirlhy regions. There is a pastor who recieved a projector and is broadcasting the Jesus film. Pray for a breakthrough of the Gospel and a revival among the Antandroy.
Stealing children!
Pray for peace and stability in the Toposa region. Currently people are living in fear because of the Murle people from Boma who specialise in stealing children and taking them to their land to become their children. In the process, they injure or kill anyone who tries to save the children. Our prayer is that they may come to the light of the gospel and be transformed in their minds to the mind of Christ Jesus. Two Toposa warriors reportedly confronted some Murle soldiers in Boma to retaliate and get back what belonged to them. There was a lot of bloodshed and lives lost in the shooting. Our prayer is that they reach out as pastors, rather than warriors, to other regions to proclaim the gospel of Christ. May God bring peace and unity in the land so that the pastors can reach out to the other places successfully without wrangles.
Weekly gathering
Continue to pray for the weekly Sunday gathering on Nosy Mitsio. Pray for the disciples to grow in their faith and their knowledge of the Bible. Pray against the opposition of their families and friends.
Needing basics
Pray for Jiye people as a whole since the area lacks most of the basics due to the extreme heat, and hunger is increasing in both animals and families. Children are becoming malnourished. Let’s together ask God to remember His children in their faith and build a strong believers’ network in the Jiye area that will transform all the rest through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Pray for peace and stability as the neighbouring groups from the Boma and the Murle are still a threat stealing children and injuring innocent lives.
Finally, pray for safe water for drinking for all families and community members.
Outreach report
Thank you so much for your prayers for the Outreach in the villages of Duka Moja and Nakingombe. There was great unity and Spirit. It seems the favor of Jesus was on us, for which we were most grateful. Not sure of the total decisions made to follow Christ, but over 10. Both villages were new church plants and leadership was installed at each location. Mentoring and training is ongoing. Please be praying for evangelist John and family in Duka Moja and evangelist Martin and family in Nakingombe. They have a tall task ahead of them to grow the body of Christ in those locations. It will not be without hardship and trials, but Jesus has promised to be with them to the end. There were also many who were released from spiritual bondage. Please pray for the Spirit to continue the work in these locations.
Schemes
There is a big government development plan to make our little village airstrip into a big airport (which looks to be a ‘white elephant’) having great consequences for our AIC station. The plan comes with hidden agendas that are not good. Pray in Jesus’ name against all the schemes and flaming arrows of our enemy the devil, who is trying to stop God’s kingdom advancing here!
Rif Amazigh
Rif Amazigh
Ask the Lord to send workers among the Rif Amazigh of Algeria.
Ask the Lord to raise up near-culture believers from neighboring Morocco, even among Moroccan Rifians, with a burden and call to go to their Rifian kin in Algeria and share the Good News.
Pray for Jesus to reveal Himself to Rif community council elders and warriors that they may lead a people movement of Rif Amazigh to follow Him.
Church planters’ prayer requests
The church planters ask for prayers that God will enrich their lands and bring rain or plenty of water so that in their absence, their wives, children, and relatives can take care of the animals and farms, and store produce for the next season. Pray for peace and unity as their area borders Ethiopia and Boma- areas that are currently living in war, fighting, and robbery.
Pray the Gospel will be preached and people repent and believe despite the challenges.
Build Your Church!
Please continue to pray for the kingdom to be built up in powerful ways on i4 where the challenges of I$lam, French secularism, a huge undocumented population, and gangs have created a complex and challenging place to work. Pray for perseverance of the workers, for the empowerment of the body through the power of the Spirit, and for the Lord to build His Church.
Come to know
Please pray for our team to simply help the Matumbi people come to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior and to love Him and follow Him.
Media evangelism
Pray for our team of Media evangelism. We are recording two series of short movies to explain “Who is Jesus?” according to the Words of Jesus. We are focusing on 8 “I AM” statements Jesus said.
This material will be used in discipleship and be sent out though social media and uploaded on the projectors to do evangelism with Jesus Film Program. Pray for new ideas of material and resources in Bara language to be used for evangelism and discipleship.
The Hope film in Somali
Finally, after delays and some challenges in starting to film this ‘Creation to Christ’ story (sttn.org – school to the nations), dates have now been fixed. Pray that all S* actors will be available on the dates selected. And that the whole program will run smoothly. This includes transport, accommodation, food, proper working of the production equipment, constant supply of power/electricity, etc …
Need leaders
The church has been growing in number and in depth of understanding God’s Word. With only a few people who are able to read, most of the Bible studies and Sunday morning prayers are led by our team. We are praying for the Lord to raise up leaders who are surrendered to Christ and willing and competent to lead others to know and follow God too.
People of Truth and Integrity
This year we are rallying prayer for the unreached of Algeria.
Mozabite Amazigh
Population: 150,000-300,000
Language: Mozabite, Algerian Arabic
Religion: Ibadi Islam, Judaism (There is a small population of Mozabite Jews.)
Ibadi means “People of Truth and Integrity” “Ibadi (الإباضية) is a distinct branch of Islam that emphasizes simplicity in worship, community justice, and moderation. It originated in the 7th century and is known for its peaceful interpretation of Islamic teachings.
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Pray for the People of Truth and Integrity to come to know Jesus who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
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Pray for the Holy Spirit to bring revelation of Christ among their imams (prayer and teaching leaders) and in their mosque congregations.
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Pray for those who long to know God and are trying to be people of true integrity in the inner self. Ask the Lord to show them that the way to what they long for is through His Son. Ask God to teach them wisdom deep within. Pray that they will discover the Messiah whose blood has made them clean.
New fellowship group
We praise God for the new fellowship group that has started in one of the neighborhoods here. The M family is now hosting a Monday meeting for Swahili speakers and islanders. We pray that this fellowship will encourage people to share the reason for their hope, that many more islanders will be drawn to this fellowship, and that many people will be saved.
10%
Pray for 10% of the Karana to come to faith in Madagascar by 2035 (2,000 -2,500 people). Pray the Lord will raise up believers who have a vision of reaching the Karana.
Keep praying for Ruth and Faye
Sadly, Ruth, who had apparently believed maybe 2 years ago, is going to her fields daily, so we have no contact. The faith of her sister Faye seems cold. Pray for these ladies.
Fully obedient
Pray for more good leadership to come up among the Toposa church planters- those that are fully obedient to the call and see that all the Toposa community can be brought to Christ and all can experience God’s love and blessings.
Eyes to be opened to God’s work
We will be hosting 30 African pastors from 9 different African countries, and pastors from the USA and Brazil. They are coming to our vineyard on a day visit for a prayer walk and interaction with the local Somalis. Pray for God to answer their prayers and for miracles to happen and for the people’s hearts to be opened to know the Truth. May the seeds of the Word that they plant last and give growth and may eyes be opened to God’s work.
Keep praying
Keep praying for the believers held in prison for their faith. Ask the Lord to sustain their faith and hope, give them opportunities to share their faith, be with their families. And for their release!
Playground project
Pray for the big playground project happening this week in one of the villages!! The missionaries are working together with the local elementary school to build a playground for the students. Lots of helpers are coming and lots of logistics need to come together. Pray that this project would help the community see God’s light and love!
Baptism
Two new Believers want to get baptized! I’ve met with them a few times to ask about their faith in Jesus, explain what baptism means, and help them to prepare for this coming Sunday when they’ll get baptized. Please pray for these two ladies, Kiote and Kadong, that they will serve the Lord with their lives and that their faith will be a vibrant testimony to their families, friends and neighbors.
Training center progress
We continue to make good progress on the training center. Please pray we can finish what’s needed to be able to host the Matumbi New Testament dedication early November. Pray that in the construction process more would come to Christ.
