Diaspora in Calgary: There are many people, from the New Canadian Hub, from our church and from the community, that we have been connecting with recently. We are having our final small group of the year Dec 6. Please pray that God would bring those He wants to come, that the Gospel would be clearly shared as we discuss Christmas.
Christmas outreach
Diaspora in Germany: Pray for our Christmas Outreach Gathering Dec 6 from 3 to 6p, where we expect around 55–60 migrants from the city and church people. Pray that the atmosphere will be filled with peace, joy, and the presence of Christ. Pray for spirit-led conversations throughout the event, and that God will lead us to men and women of peace who are open to the Gospel and whom He is preparing to hear Good News.
Bible lesson
Diaspora in Finland: On Tuesdays at food giveaway program, I’ve started doing a short Bible lesson and Finnish lesson for those who come to help. Pray for the many Hindus, Buddhists, and a couple of Mslims participating with couple of Christians in the mix also.
Bible study
Diaspora in England: Pray that many of our English students will stay after class for Bible study and that the Lord would speak to them in His word.
Pray for their salvation
Diaspora in Georgia: Pray for Maria, Yesenia, Jennifer, Iryna, Lieu, Niafo, Uzma, Zohra and Barathi to put their faith in Jesus Christ. Pray also for two Muslim women and three Buddhist monks who come to our ESL classes to be saved.
A friend from church and I hope to connect Christian moms who want gospel outreach, with immigrants who want American friends. Pray that these friendships will draw immigrants and new believers into our church.
Exploring Christmas story
Diaspora in Wales: Pray for the spiritual discussions during the Tea/Coffee times of the English and Sewing classes as we will explore different components of the Christmas story this month. Pray that those who come will be spiritually hungry and see their need for a Saviour.
Great connections
Diaspora in Calgary: We’ve made some great connections through the New Canadian Hub already this semester. Pray for ongoing Gospel conversations and friendships.
Afghans
Diaspora in Michigan: There are many Afghans expressing interest in God and His Word. Please pray God would bring them together, which will eventually lead to an Afghan church.
The real Jesus
Diaspora in Ontario: Please pray for FY, a long-time friend, to find affordable housing for her and her family. She lives in deplorable circumstances with a lot of challenges and is very lonely. Pray for us to have wisdom and insight on how best to help her. Pray that she will be open to God’s offer of salvation through the real Jesus, not her M one.
Parenting class
Diaspora in England: Pray for our current parenting class. We have 7 women attending, all Mslm. Pray for deep conversations about parenting to lead to deep spiritual conversations.
Students
Diaspora in France: Praises for a great start to the new ministry year, building relationships with new students and further developing established relationships with former ones!
Pray for F, a new female student from Morocco. She is warm, open, and curious. Ask the Lord to open her heart with a desire to study his Word.
Pray for X & X, an Asian couple we’ve been working with the past year. In December they will leave for work in another country and we are asking the Lord for another clear opportunity to again present His Good News and answer more of their questions before they go. They seem as eager as we are to continue our friendship even after the move.
Bear lasting fruit
Diaspora in Brazil: Pray that the love of Christ may be revealed in our every action. May God grant us wisdom, sensitivity, and discernment to serve with excellence and compassion so that many may see Christ and believe in Him.
Praise God for the doors He has opened. Pray that these new opportunities will bear lasting fruit and transform lives.
Thanksgiving dinner
Diaspora in California: Pray for the activities with international students. Pray for the 2 new students from N. Africa who have joined our activities. This month we have a Thanksgiving Dinner Nov 15 which is a good opportunity to share our faith. Whatever we do, may all the students come to know God’s grace and salvation.
Needing peace
Diaspora in Washington DC: Praise God for a sister in Christ! May God grant her steady full time work so that she can develop financial stability and independence in her choices. May God allow her continued growth with her faith, and friends who will continue to build her up in the body of believers.
Pray for our young friend Ahmed, who is a cancer patient and who has been suffering seizures again recently. Pray against the attacks he feels and ask for God’s peace to comfort him and his family.
“Do it quickly”
Diaspora in Ontario: I met Jordan, a seeker, during street evangelism. I first met him 3-4 months ago and we prayed together. This time, Jordan shared that he wants to end his life. He hears voices telling him to ‘do it quickly’. Pray that the devil’s lies will be exposed, that Jordan sees his life as precious, and that the Lord will protect him and reveal Himself to him.
I also met Tony and Han during street evangelism. They are in 10th grade and hope to study computer programming in the future. I shared the gospel and they both repented and believed in Jesus! Praise the Lord for their confession, pray for their commitment to the Lord to grow.
Connecting with new friends
Diaspora in Ontario: Pray for me as I build friendships with Somali women I met at the mall. Give thanks for their openness in sharing their stories. Pray we can go deeper and the Spirit would work in their hearts.
Pray for my husband as he builds relationships in the neighborhood. His strength is in starting conversations and listening well. Ask God to guide him to connect with new friends who the Lord is drawing to Himself.
Great atmosphere
Diaspora in France: We had a big welcome meal at the end of September and around 150 international students came and the atmosphere was great.
We are thankful for students who are growing in their understanding of the Gospel and participating in our house church. Pray for their salvation.
As the academic year begins, pray that God will guide us to the students He is seeking.
Thought for the day
Diaspora in Wales: The “Thought for the Day” verses from Proverbs have prompted good discussions during tea time in recent weeks. Pray for the hearts of those who come to the Women’s English and Sewing classes to be receptive to the Gospel.
Know the truth
Diaspora in Brazil: Pray for young Aissatu, that she may know the Truth
Pray for Eliana and Venância, young believers who have faced emotional battles.
New sister
Diaspora in Washington DC: Praise God for a new sister in Christ! May God continue to lead her in her journey of discipleship and may He guide her to be wise and innocent as she discerns how to share her faith with those she holds dearest.
Fruit that will last
Diaspora in Michigan: Praise the Lord for two conversation café’s. Ask the Lord to bring the right students to minister to, recognizing that many we serve are transient.
Lord bring fruit, and fruit that will last. Open the eyes of our team and volunteers to whose hearts you are working on!
Continue to come
Diaspora in Georgia: Pray for all my ESL students to continue to come to class, and that each one will have a clear testimony of faith in Jesus by the end of the year.
Pray for the Lord to open up relationships with immigrants in my neighborhood, those whose hearts are hungry for Jesus.
Pray for a coffee time I will host for neighbors and ESL students on October 18, for relationship building and openness to the gospel. Pray also that there might be a way to provide a moms group for young international moms who want to meet American moms and practice English together.
New videos
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Soccer
Diaspora in Oregon: Soccer season starts soon. Pray for deepening relationships with the boys on my team and opportunities to share outside of soccer.
New sister!
Diaspora in Washington DC: Praise God for a NEW SISTER in CHRIST! She’s so eager to read and understand God’s word and we praise God for her eager heart. May He continue to feed her hunger for Him and continue to grow her heart. Today we heard a brother from her country share in an Al Massira episode. She was so overjoyed to realize there really are other believers from her country and she isn’t alone.
Outreaches
Diaspora in Germany: We praise the Lord for the camp gathering of 30 people from three different cities with brother Mo. We are thankful that two people were baptized and that two outreach programs took place.
Pray for the planning of our collaboration program, as we are considering having one outreach together with our ministry, All Nations, and Mo’s ministry in September.
Pray for us as we prepare to do an outreach here.
International welcome meal
Diaspora in France: Pray for two Hindu students that they continue to come to our house church and to understand and accept the Gospel.
Pray for a large welcome meal for international students that we are organizing on September 27. Pray that God will bring many students, that many volunteers will be able to help, and that God’s presence will be felt by everyone.
Moved back home
Diaspora in California: Pray for Sam (from India) who is a struggling young believer. He moved back home to live with his Hindu family but God has opened ways for him to attend church and to share God’s word with his family. Pray for his family to become followers of Jesus!
Classes starting
Diaspora in Wales: Pray for the restart of Women’s English and Sewing classes the week of Sept 15th and that God will bring us women who are spiritually open.
Pray for Fall activities
Diaspora in Georgia: Pray that the Lord will bring many Africans and Muslims to our ESL classes that begin in September, and that they will stay all year and learn about Jesus.
Pray for the salvation of my neighbors and their families from Pakistan, India, South Korea, Bermuda and UK. Pray for many interactions and visits with these families in their homes and mine this Fall.
Showing interest
Diaspora in Ontario: During street evangelism, I gave a new testament to a Bangladeshi Muslim named Af. A month after he received it, he is now showing interest in learning more about the Bible and maybe doing the Christianity Explored class. Pray for the Spirit to lead him to repentance and salvation.
International students
Diaspora in California: Pray for the activities with international students. Pray the students come to know God’s grace and salvation. Pray for salvation for Rohit, Thomas, Chris, Miti and Rashi.
Connections
Diaspora in Florida: Pray that Jasmine will be able to connect with me. She has heard the gospel, but I am hoping to see her again in person and give her an invitation to accept God’s gift.
Pray for deeper connections with our Moroccan friends- everyone is hot and tired these days.
Pray for the new group of Chinese who have just arrived, for good connections with this new group.
Interesting conversations
Diaspora in Scotland: Praise God for good connections with some ladies in English conversation cafe who have asked if we can meet up (outside of the cafe) to keep practicing English. We have had some very interesting conversations…. Pray for open hearts.
