One of our team went to visit a older lady from the local church who lives over an hour’s walk from the village where the church is. She took two other believers with her. One was the lady’s son, and the other a church elder. On their way home, both were excited: we should do this EVERY week! She really needs to be visited and encouraged regularly!
Praise God for this realisation and the stirring of passion in these believers to serve others in the body of Christ. Pray for them as they think about their need to take initiative. May this conviction become action and may the Holy Spirit continue to stir up within them the compassion to reach out.
Discipling an MBB
One of our colleagues in Church Som** ministry is an MBB. He told me today that he feels overloaded and wondered if I could disciple and walk with a new MBB who lives close to our ministry Centre.
Please pray that M* (assumed name) will agree and that the Holy Spirit will work in our hearts as we walk the journey of faith together. Pray that as we study the Scriptures through materials like ‘Come follow me’, that we will both have our hearts renewed and transformed for God’s glory.
TD seminar
Praise God for a transformational development seminar held for two days at Eburru on July 5-6. Five Dorobo church leaders attended. Pray that they will take what they’ve learned and bring it back to their churches and that they could develop practical projects in their communities to allow the church to have more opportunities to share the truth about Jesus.
Heart’s desire
Our hearts’ desire and prayer to God for the O is that they will be saved! We testify about the O that many of them are zealous for God – but their zeal is not based on knowledge. Since they do not know the righteousness of God (through Jesus), they seek to establish their own, and so they do not submit to God’s righteousness. Christ (the Messiah) is the fulfillment of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes. Pray that many O will submit to their need for God’s Gift of Salvation and Righteousness through Jesus the Messiah! (Paraphrased from Rom. 10:1-4)
Bind the strongman
Pray the Lord would ‘bind the strongman and plunder the house’ of Islam and free many Tuareg from bondage and darkness. (Mark 3:27)
New workers for the Gabbra community
Currently, Hurri Hills is hosting two appointees for a site visit, and they are willing to return to the field as full term workers.
Pray that God continues opening doors for their support, language learning and they will be able to return early the next year.
Unity
Pray for unity of heart and vision among pastors to reach the Bara. Praise God for a recent breakthrough in healing of relationships and pray for a fruitful season of outreach together.
Healing and Hope
Please lift up our friend Jan, whose husband was recently diagnosed with liver cancer. Please pray for healing of his body. This family has heard the good news many times. Ask that they will turn to Jesus as their true hope.
Man of peace
Please pray for the village where missionaries Ambrose and Esther have been going to regularly to share stories from the Bible. Praise God for one of the leaders in the village who has been a man of peace- showing receptivity to the gospel message, and mobilising village members to come and listen too. Please pray that God will bless this man and his family, that God will clearly reveal himself to them, and also that this leader will continue to draw men and women to hearing the gospel story.
Diaspora in UK
Pray for our outreach week at the end of July. We have a team of 12 coming from AIM short term and we hope to have many volunteers from the local church and other surrounding churches. Please pray for the ongoing preparation and for fruitful opportunities to share the gospel. Please pray for the follow up to this week, including gathering contacts, making friendships and possibly inviting people to an Al Massira course.
Update
On July 7th we prayed for Angelo caring for his ill brother Lobom. Lobom passed away a few days ago. Pray for Angelo and his family and our team as they grieve this loss.
Bible songs
Pray for Joseph, working among the Nyang’atom in a remote and difficult area. He has written 300 Bible songs. Pray people would listen to these songs and believe the message.
Sharing the Bible
Praise God for the secret believer who received an audio Bible last month. She travelled to see her extended family and whilst there, played Alagwaisa Bible portions for them every day. She also asked them good questions to help them understand the passages.
Please keep praying for her, that she continue to share and teach especially the ladies in her neighbourhood.
Reading
Mike, our neighbor, has decided to download a copy of the Bible and wants to read it from start to finish. Please ask that God would reveal Himself in His Word and move in Mike’s heart, drawing him to Himself.
Christ’s love
The Kairos graduates from the last seminar have been envisioned and inspired, and last Sunday they decided to go to people’s houses to give them gifts and pray for them. Pray these acts of love will continue and many neighbors will respond to Christ’s love demonstrated to them.
Shepherds in the Hills
Lately several shepherds have been around our location in Hurri Hills and it’s been a great opportunity to share about Jesus. They have watched the Jesus film and gotten the solar audio bibles to listen to as they travel around leading their herds.
Some of these shepherds had never heard about Jesus and now are understanding the meaning of Jesus’ sacrifice and resurrection. One of the shepherds declared: I didn’t know how sinful we all are, now I understand how to be clean of wrong things I do.”
Pray that as these shepherds carry the bible and listen to it, they feel the Holy Spirit ministering to their hearts and many others will come to Jesus.
New students
We just want to thank God for answered prayers. You helped us pray for God to bring back students after Ramadhan. His plan was different. He answered with new students and new helpers for our team, and there is enough work and helpers in the vineyard.
We also want to thank God for great connections after a day outing during Eid Al-Adha holiday and God provided us with opportunities to share His love.
44%
The price of fuel has increased 44%! This will have a major impact on our main ministry (driving to remote villages showing the Jesus Film) as well as the cost of food, supplies, and electricity for everyone. Pray for God’s provision.
Diaspora in Canada
Children’s Bible camp ministry is beginning! Please pray that the Holy Spirit would move in parents and youth to prepare hearts and fill all 7 camps.
Our newest MAC member, M.M., leads a thriving ballet and dance school in Lethbridge, Alberta. Through the month of July she will be leading three 1-week dance camps especially for immigrant children. Please pray that Proclamation Dance Camp will open many doors to New Canadian kids and their families!
Bible studies
Please pray for two men who recently joined a bible study here. One man said that he hadn’t heard the bible taught before and wanted to keep coming. Please pray that their hearts will be open to hearing and understanding the truth, and that the gospel will transform their lives. Please pray that God will continue to add more who want to know Christ and understand the bible.
Returning home
A Brother is preparing to return to his home with his family’s blessing to start groups.This Brother needs a job & identity once he returns to the region. Pray for God’s blessing, protection, and much fruit.
Bible distribution
Odilo just finished a second Swahili Bible distribution, 221 more Bibles in the villages of Usandawe! Pray for Church growth through the study of His Word.
Diaspora in Arkansas
Continue to pray for our truck driver friend, MoH, that he will hear the Gospel while he is driving across the country. Praise for the continued contact with him and his willingness to see us.
Radio station
Pray for the church-run FM radio station that broadcasts gospel programs all over Kenya, and also broadcasts our programs. There is a management issue that threatens to shut down the station. Please pray for the Lord to intervene.
Harvest Time in Tanzania
Pray as Gospel campaigns take place throughout Tanzania, most often held in July. This week, there is a 3-day gospel assembly in Tabora, filling a large soccer field. All who believe in Jesus are invited to come praise God and bring others who need to know God’s love. Pray for God’s harvest for unsaved friends, neighbors and even strangers who pass by and hear God’s Word preached. Thank the Lord for the open door to preach in public places in Tanzania. Ask God for individual revival among the thousands who attend and for fervent follow-up and unity among participating churches. May the Lord bring forth much fruit. “Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” 2 Corinthians 6:2
Diaspora in UK
So grateful to God for the 30+ ladies who came to the final English and Sewing day presentations with Biblical messages. Please pray that they will remember these Gospel conversations and that their hearts would be hungry for the Truth.
Eid al-Adha this weekend
The biggest holiday in Islam, Eid al-Adha is this weekend. 1.8 billion Muslims around the world will celebrate by sacrificing a sheep, goat, cow, buffalo or camel in remembrance of Abraham’s sacrifice of a ram in place of his son.
Pray that many will “Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world” has come and offers salvation to any who will believe.
Diaspora of Washing DC
Please pray for my friend from West Africa. She has received a Bible and often asks very good questions. This past Sunday, without prompting, she drove herself and children to church without us and worshipped with other brothers and sisters from West Africa. Please pray that the veil of islam from her family heritage be lifted and she will see “God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” 2 Cor. 4:6
Hajj
More than 15,000 Moroccans arrived in Mecca Thursday to perform the annual Hajj pilgrimage. This annual event usually attracts 2 million Muslims as a required pillar of Islam. This year 1 million international pilgrims will be allowed after a two year restriction due to Covid. Pray for Jesus to meet with these earnest yet lost worshippers. Pray many would be disillusioned with Islam and have courage to seek Truth.
Diaspora in Atlanta
Pray with us for the Lord to bring seeking African immigrants to each one on our team. Pray for friendships, opportunities to share the gospel, and churches to welcome them.
Angelo
Angelo has been working hard at his nursing program in Kenya, ever with the intent of returning to serve God among the Laarim. Recently his younger brother, Lobom, became terribly ill in South Sudan and was sent to a hospital in Kenya for evaluation and treatment. Angelo is now looking after his brother while busy with his studies. Please pray for these brothers: for healing for Lobom (physically and spiritually), and for strength for Angelo.
Diaspora in UK
Two of my language students are about to finish our Bible storying series. Please pray that God will move in their hearts as the reflect back on the stories we have covered.
Jesus film
After so many years of delays, cancellations and postponements, the Jesus film in O
has been dubbed, and is due to be having the final review later in July. Pray for all final details to go well, and that much fruit and response will come through the use of this new tool for our team.
Diaspora in Detroit
We have an outreach week July 11-15, with a youth group from Iowa. We will have a 3 day kids camp (grades 2-6) and a 1 day 3v3 soccer tournament (grades 6-12). May God bring the kids to hear the Word of God and see the love of Christ!
Pray for participants for our community garden and summer English classes. Pray for the Lord to us seeking friends and students.
Wanda
Please pray for Wanda, a young Didinga woman who is enthusiastic for the work of the Lord. Wanda has a heart for missions, and after she finishes her medical schooling, she plans to be a medical missionary wherever the Lord may lead her. Praise God for this young woman who has taken to heart Jesus’ words to his followers: that “those of you who do not give up everything you have cannot be my disciples” (Luke 14:33).
Insecurity
There is widespread insecurity throughout Karamoja, from armed raiding, robbery and road ambushes. A government disarmament has recently begun. Pray for peace, for the army who are trying to address the situation, for leaders of all levels, pray for those who are suffering from these cycles of violence, and for those committing the violence. Finally, pray for the church in the region to be a light in the dark proclaiming the message of peace. Particularly pray for some of the rural church leaders who used to be raiders or shepherds; they know and understand those participating in raids, but they also know and love Jesus – they are uniquely placed to preach about the Prince of Peace to those participating in what is going on.
Diaspora in Canada
Praise for one young Somali believer who has been going to church with me for the last few months. Pray for unity within his family, and for those members who have drifted from the faith to repent.
Baby
Our O teammates are expecting a baby any day. Pray for safe labor and delivery and a strong healthy baby and Mama at the end. Support this couple with prayer for protection from all the schemes of our enemy and the powers of this dark world – Jake and Saidi have such effective and good outreach that some of the community are demanding they be stopped from sharing.
Diaspora in Calif, USA
Pray for connections with International Students during July. May each student hear the gospel and desire to follow Jesus. Pray for more workers to join our team. Pray for boldness and clarity when these interactions take place.
Diaspora in Hong Kong
My best African friend’s family will move to Canada early July. May God guide them and continue to help them preach the gospel among the unreached people groups.
Thank God for NS, African M’s family, finding a flat to live in. Our relationship has grown while going around looking at different flats. Pray for continued relationship and open hearts to the gospel.
S’s 16-year-old son almost lost his legs during an accident and now can walk a little bit with crutches. Pray he will know Jesus and give him hope.
