Pray for John M as he travels to South Asia to seek a long term visa and to develop contacts in a very sensitive country. Pray that God will open the door for long term residence in this country.

Andy & Brooke will have a musical band from Austin, Texas performing a series of concerts and workshops in their Asian city today through the 25th. As they expect over 1,000 people at each event, please pray for logistics and many to hear the gospel.

Brian P. gives praise for a small band of Christian students who have met twice a week over the past 6 months offering Bible discussions at the university in their Arab city. It started with a few but now has over 20 piling into a classroom on campus. Most are non-Christians, Hindus, Muslims, Atheists. Pray God will continue to grow this group and bring many to Himself.

Continue to pray for Abi Lowther as she recovers from a Caesarean section and for the family as they adjust to a new baby in the house. Pray for Abi’s father to have a full recovery from a stroke he suffered in February.

Pray for Brian & Cary as they face the transition of having just 1child left at home, for Cary to enjoy her language classes and grasp the language easily, for Lillian’s transition to college, for each member of the family to grow more deeply in love with Him, and that many in their apartment complex would come to know Him through their family.

Pray for Chris, Kirsten and the kids as they prepare for a home leave assignment June – August in the US. Pray for their safety and for God to arrange their meetings and schedule as they reconnect with partners, supporting churches, family and friends.

Pray for Patience Whitten and Katie Kimbro, that they would receive their visas to travel to Bulgaria and would be ready to move to their new location by the end of May. Pray for grace, stamina and the transition of adjusting to a new culture.

Thomas & Jennifer ask that we pray for the resources to renew the lease for the Zhongpu Gospel Center. The center is an integral part of their ministry as many of the people in their community have little exposure to Christianity and feel a physical location gives them credibility.

Tim & Huilan(“Hwaylon”)ask prayer for renewal of their visas. This process always makes them a little nervous, pray they will have peace. Also pray for a meeting they will host this month for over 120 house church pastors from 40 churches for training and vision casting. Finally, pray for their upcoming home leave June 8 – August 8 that they will be able to connect with family and friends and spend some time relaxing.

Glenn & Mary Ellen ask prayer as they transition from being on the field in E. Asia to a new ministry in the US. They moved to Atlanta in December and are spending time resting, being with family and settling into their new home. They begin their new ministry in July.