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.
Marriage healed
Pray for ‘Ma Rhoda’ (aka ‘Sarah’), a mature local believer on the plateau. A friend of hers found healing in her marriage after Ma Rhoda prayed for them, and now she and 4 friends will start studying with Ma Rhoda! Pray for a regular time to meet and wisdom in organisation.
Renounce
Please continue to pray for Mama S and Baba H that they would come to the place of seeing clearly and being willing to renounce the inherited demonic powers in them. May the Lord deliver them and bring them into the kingdom of His dear Son.
Draw many to His kingdom
Security is always a concern in our area, we praise the Lord for a safe and blessed week with our oldest son’s family, visiting and reconnecting, and having wonderful opportunities to share of God’s love and light with old friends and new! It’s been an especially wonderful week with the three grandchildren introduced to the community for the first time – the oldest boy is Raço’s namesake, and the girl is mine- Godantu! With a sweet middle boy too! May God use every interaction we’ve had to draw O into his kingdom!
Demonstrate God’s love
Diaspora in Ontario: Pray for our Christian Somali friends, especially young adults, to find Christian partners. Pray for parents and grandparents to demonstrate God’s love, grace, and forgiveness to those in their families making mistakes. Pray for those suffering from mental illness to find healing, and for all of us to find the peace of God that passes all understanding as God guards our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Another outreach
We are hitting the road again to 2 more villages with the Outreach team and Jesus film. The villages are called Duka Moja, and Kingombe. We will be out there from this Monday (15th) until Sunday afternoon. Pray for power over darkness, the presence of the Holy Spirit, and unity among the team as we seek to share Christ. Ask the Lord to open many hearts this week and build His church in these villages.
A new believer from Mali
A student from Mali is studying in Nairobi and gave her life to Jesus. Her family back home have disowned her after hearing about her transformed life. Pray that a friend she was referred to will be able to build lasting friendship and disciple her to be rooted in Christ and His Word. Pray for provision for all she needs especially resources to continue studying/working. Pray for her family at home to know Jesus and to be reunited with her.
Discovering religion again
Diaspora in Minnesota: Pray for Abdi’ and his wife as he seeks the truth of God and is discovering religion again.
Responding to the gospel
Diaspora in Georgia:
- Praise the Lord for numerous contacts with international women in my neighborhood. Pray that the Lord will open a way to meet with them for Bible study. Pray for their salvation.
- Praise the Lord for another year of opportunities to share the gospel of John with ESL students. Pray that each of this year’s students will place their faith in the Lord Jesus for salvation.
- Praise the Lord that several women have responded to the gospel in the last few months. Pray for those who turn to Christ to also be ready to come to church. Sometimes they are not ready for that.
Studying and watching
Pray for A, who is studying the Bible with a teammate. Pray for the gift of faith as he reads the book of John.
Pray for O, who has been watching the Jesus film with a teammate. Pray for him to be convicted of his sin, to see the difference in the gospel and the message of Islam.
Conversation cafes
Diaspora in Michigan: Pray for the start of our conversation cafés. One is focusing on Arabs and one on Afghans. Many sound interested in attending. Ask the Lord to make the hearts of those who come hungry for the Bible.
Figuig Amazigh
Most Figuig Amazigh are Sunni Muslims but maintain pre-Islamic cultural and ritual traditions. They have a limited understanding of orthodox Islamic practices, often incorporating Koranic verses into protective amulets. The concept of baraka (holiness) is significant, with marabouts (Muslim holy men) and shurifa (descendants of the Prophet Muhammad) holding respected roles in the community.
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Pray for open doors for gospel workers to go to the Figuig and declare the good news of the Messiah.
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Pray for open doors through linguistics and translation for the Figuig people. Pray for the Old and New Testaments to be completed in the Figuig language.
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Pray that the Figuig- “the people of noble origin” will discover the Truth about themselves, that they were created in God’s image and His Son Jesus has sealed with His blood the noble identity of every Figuig who will trust in Him.
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Pray that God will send the Figuig dreams of Jesus, inviting them to the water of life that will never run dry.
Partners
Please pray for all our partners in the Coworkers Project. They are local pastors that have been trained and equipped and some are financially supported. Pray for boldness, a passionate heart for missions and for the local people they reach, and for God to provide for their needs.They are: Pr. Erick, Pr. Tomoeira, Pr. Joro, Pr. Fabrice, Pr. Tafita, Pr. Soja, Pr. Mandimby, Pr. Rakoto, Pr. Menja and Pr. Haza.
