We are praising Jesus for a new sister in the 1Peter book study group! She decided to follow between meetings and she told the group about her new life this week. The joy and excitement was precious to witness. She is still battling against the lies of the enemy plaguing her especially at night. Ask that Truth would reign in her heart. She is learning how to fight against these attacks. She decided to tell one of her siblings about her decision. He immediately said she was confused and needed to go to a “Teacher.” Ask that he would be curious about her faith and be willing to hear.

There is fighting in one of the border cities that has escalated into a civil war. We are hearing of many casualties on both sides. It is hard to see a way forward for peace with so much bloodshed and hatred. So far it is localized to the border but tensions are high elsewhere too. Pray for peace.

We are now part of Som** Prayer Network. This groups is made up of MBB’s and missionaries from other organisations. We seek the Lord’s guidance as we passionately seek His face as we move forward as joint labourers’ in His vineyard. In the last meeting, an MBB requested that we pray that they will no longer be seen as a secret (home) church but come out in the open and boldly declare that they are part of the Church of Christ that is lighting the world. Please pray with us for that.

There are several unmarried brothers who really want to get married. We are pleading with them to not marry unbelievers but they feel like their options are so limited. We long to see God establish marriages where both know Him and can be heirs together in the grace of Jesus.

We are starting a book study with 1 follower, 1 new believer, 1 seeker. Ask that the words of 1Peter would be used to enrich, quicken, strengthen, convict, inspire, and draw these dear ones close.

Please pray for me as I have a meeting this afternoon with Sheikh Ab**.
Pray for God to guide my conversation and give me wisdom to share what He will place in my heart.
Also pray for my protection from the schemes and plans of the enemy. Please pray for God to soften the heart of this friend and make it fertile ground for the seed of the gospel.

Please pray for a breakthrough among Somali that many would believe that Jesus is Emmanuel.

Urgent prayer request just received from a wife of an MBB. (Both husband and wife live in Nairobi.)

She has informed a colleague that her husband’s uncle has arrived in town from the USA and is on a mission to eliminate him.

The uncle says that his nephew is embarrassing the community for forsaking their faith.

Pray for God’s intervention, for strength to stand strong and a peace of mind for the family.

May this uncle know Jesus and may Jesus be born in his heart during this season.

This weekend the Somali Cultural Centre in Eastleigh, Nairobi is holding their 6th annual activities week to tell their stories using arts, book fair, story telling, cultural performances, Somali plays, art & craft exhibition, etc …

Please pray that we will be able to use this opportunity to connect and network with old and new friends and make appointments to engage with them at the venue or at a later date. We pray for boldness to engage with clarity from the Word and ask for God’s wisdom, guidance and inspiration of the Holy Spirit.

There are reports from several cities of workers being approached by new seekers who are asking questions and who are willing to meet to read the word. May the Light shine and the Word speak and may the seeds sown have opportunity to grow!

A local brother, on his own initiative, has launched an effort to help the street kids of his city. He has identified 25 children for whom He plans to provide “winter” clothing (coat, shoes, trousers and long sleeve shirt). Even though he has lost his teaching position due to his faith, he sees that there are those in greater need than himself. We see the work of the HS in his life! Ask that Father would provide for him and for the ‘least of these’. Ask that our brother would boldly and wisely follow Jesus’ example of Word and Deed.

Y* came into our office and found me with a nephew doing a Bible study.
I had met her before and she had shared that for her secondary school exams, she chose to do CRE (Christian Religious Education) as a subject and she scored an ‘A’. But she did this to pass her exams, as Islamic studies are harder.

Pray that God will open her time to join us and be able to hear God speaking to her heart as we study the Scriptures and pray together.

I was away last week and therefore did not attend a weekly prayer group, but am told that she attended.

Now that outreach tool Al Masira is in the Som language, we are utilizing it! Pray that more local friends would be willing to commit to watching all 13 films with a facilitator. We are especially hopeful that one whole family will keep watching now that they’ve seen the first introductory lesson.

While visiting my students at home last Sunday, God opened a door to me for share the salvation of Jesus Christ and read the Bible verse John 3:16 with Nasra and Muna. At the end of our conversation we held hands and prayed together. Praise the Lord! May the Holy Spirit open their minds and hearts, and let them see Jesus Christ is their saviour.

One of our local doctor friends says a major contributor to the famine is Qat (an imported green leafy stimulant). Many of the men who used to be the nomadic herders and knew how to keep a herd/flock healthy through the dry season are addicted to chewing. The woman and in most cases children tend to be the ones in charge of the animals now. The understanding and foresight of those gone before has been lost and not handed down. Pray against the stranglehold this drug has in the horn.

The famine among the people in the countryside is dire. Though rains have started, it’s not in time to rescue those in the more desert areas. Children and animals are dying. Even in the cities food prices are soaring and everyone is feeling it. Pray for God’s mercy.

The brother in jail is in his last stage of appeal, all previous ones have failed. We are asking that this final one would be heard with a favorable outcome. And if not that he would persevere under this trial and serve his sentence counting it fellowship with JC and as an opportunity to keep walking in The Way before a captive audience.

One brother has felt released from the paralyzing fear of being found out and has been really boldly sharing with 3 friends. 2 seem to be following the Way now! But the enemy came at him with lies and fears this week. Ask that he would be renewed in his trust that he is in the shelter of the Almighty.

It’s is really difficult for our local brothers to find and/or keep jobs. One bother was recently offered a position but it was taken away at the last minute. Ask that they could find meaningful work so they can offer a meaningful contribution to the community.

We still have a brother and a sister in jail serving 3 and 5 year sentences. So far the advocacy groups have not had any success. Pray for the Lord’s mercy and sustaining grace.

Our church is hosting a dinner towards the end of this month for about 30 MBB’s. Please pray that God will help us start working together as a team in His vineyard; that we will celebrate God’s goodness and faithfulness for bringing us this far. Pray that God will show us how to work as a team to bring in more Somalis to His Kingdom.

We just met a new member of our team. He is a MBB and a former Sheikh who was in charge of a mosque in a neighbouring country. He has been through Bible school, has studied Hinduism and Buddhism, speaks 8 local languages and now learning sign language. We consider this a blessing and an answer from the Lord of the Harvest to send us labourers into His harvest field! We believe that God wants him to strengthen the team with training in Apologetics. Pray with us that God may be glorified through his teaching and testimony and many will believe and be saved.

We know of 2 followers recently sentenced. One brother at the coast for 3 years and here in the capital a young 18yo sister, who was turned in by her mom, got 5years.
Advocacy groups are attempting to get involved and appeal. Pray for mercy and their faith to remain strong.

We want to give thanks to God for peace that has prevailed in Kenya before, during and after the national elections. We are now excited that we will resume our classes and physical contact with our students and S.* friends. They were not willing to meet until after the results were announced and all was peaceful. We thank God that we all prayed, He heard, and He answered. Glory be to God!

Jesus recently gave a close friend a dream of him walking on the water and Peter going out to him and then crying out, “Lord save me!” She said at first she thought she wanted to say that to him!! And then she thought, “No, that’s not for me, I can’t.” And then she was overcome by fear and woke up. We are asking that she would be more afraid of not calling out to him and having him rescue her, than she is of her community.

Pray for another friend, Mo*, who has a Bible and some Bible study material but appears be too busy for us to sit and study. Pray for Holy Spirit’s guidance and intervention in this.

My friend F* returned to his country this month and I gave him a Som* Bible as a gift. He has been calling me often to update me on his progress in resettling. I have already asked him to read the gospel of John. Please pray with us that God will give him the time to read it as the Scriptures are in his language. He has written two books in his language, so this should be quite interesting for him.

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.

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.

Pray for our sister “Hope” who has been detained. The word is they will go to trial soon. Lord give her mercy, courage, and grace. Turn the hearts of those in authority.

The believers are struggling with disunity. Pray for a breakthrough.
Pray for transformation of character, that the believers would walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, honoring Him, and loving one another.

Seekers are counting the cost of following Jesus. Many are frightened after the recent persecution. Pray the Lord would give courage and clear vision of eternity.

The couple that was imprisoned for months in 2021 are back living in their home, faithfully serving the Lord. They recently baptized a new believer! Praise God for their faithfulness and ask Him to bless and encourage them.

There are very few students that have time for various classes that are being offered by all our colleagues.
Please pray with us as the season has picked up very slowly since Ramadhan ended. Former and potential students appear to be very busy with other matters as the majority are on what they call ‘transit’ … awaiting ‘processing’ to travel overseas to America and Europe.
Pray that God will give us wisdom to share during this transition period so that they may depart with a seed planted in their hearts.

I was seated in class with 2 Som* students (Zu. and Fa.) and God provided me an opportunity to share about my life.
Before, what happened, and my life since then.
I followed this with an example of a prayer to receive Jesus into one’s life.

This opened up a very interesting discussion and some questions from both students. They wanted to know how the transformation happened and what I felt. At some point one asked me whether I have ever considered being a Muslim.

Pray that God will help reactivate the discussions and that they will acknowledge the truth of the Gospel.

We have a dialogue with Muslims on Saturday. The topic is – Who is Jesus?
Please pray for clear minds in the audience to hear, understand and believe the truth about Jesus’ identity and His work. Pray that the Holy Spirit will work powerfully through the discussions.

Just before the start of Ramadhan we agreed with Mo that we would start a Bible study together after the 30 days of fasting. Please pray with me that God will guide him so that he makes time for this. That God will speak clearly to both of us in a new way and that this will transform our hearts and lives.

A teenage Som* boy who has been living with our neighbour was admitted at Kijabe hospital and the family expected that his cancerous leg would be amputated. Happily, the doctors decided otherwise. The boy is currently back home and will return next week for chemo. The family has been very open to prayers. They are excited by the improvement of this young man’s health as he can now walk! He is getting better. Praise the Lord!
We are trusting the Lord for total healing. Pray with us.

Please pray with us for Is** who is a MBB but says he is now not religious and does not like his background people. We pray God will touch his heart and create time so that we can walk this journey together and disciple him. There is also another brother, (call him E**), also a MBB but who always appears to be busy each time we connect on the phone. He will either not answer the phone or answer to say he is busy. God, you alone, know what E** is going through. Please reconnect us so that we can walk together for the extension of your Kingdom.

We have various classes taking place as a way of connecting with these friends. For one reason or another, they have stopped attending! Surprisingly, they all do not turnup. Main reasons they give is that they are busy with other courses, … which is true.
Please pray with us that God will give us other ways to connect and network with these friends and that we will use every opportunity to share the love of Christ, either by words or by our lifestyle.