Greg L asks prayer that Christians in Syria will reach out in compassion to both those loyal to the regime and the rebels, and for their protection from ethnic cleansing. Pray the Syrian refugee families who have been baptized will come to understand what it means to “bow the knee” to Christ Jesus.
Praise Thomas and Jennifer found a good house in a good location. Pray they get the necessary upgrades and settle in quickly. Pray for their Taiwanese co-workers as they commute to Taipei for seminary classes and that Thomas and Jennifer can use their ministry experiences to provide them with good direction.
Brian P. gives praise for the great response to the Muslim-Christian Dialogue with over 1,200 hearing the gospel message. Pray the 200 Bibles given out will be read and spark many evangelistic conversations. Pray the Arab moderator and Muslim speaker will respond to the Gospel message. Pray for Brian P. as he gives ongoing leadership to the ministry.
Pray for Brian and Cary F currently in the US to renew their visas for their country of service. Pray the process will go quickly and for Brian to have wisdom and focus as he leads the Operations Team from afar. They hope to return home around August 19, leaving both Ben and Lillian here for college.
Pray the time John, Dawn and Kristi spent with people from Mid-Asia served to encourage, strengthen and renew their broken hearts in the midst of suffering and war. Praise the family was able to spend time in France with daughter Maria, her husband and in-laws. Continue to pray for their friend Lukeet and her husband as they minister in their village against many hardships.
Pray for Brian & Terri’s ministry to students at Khon Kaen University, where over 10,000 freshman will study this year. Pray many will come to know Christ through this ministry. Pray also for great things to come from the Campus Outreach Global staff Conference in Orlando, July 12-21 that Brian, Terri and 500 staff from around the world will attend.
A team of 23 from Second will leave tomorrow for Belize to assist Juan Patt and his church in doing Vacation Bible School and various construction projects. Pray for these families to be a sweet witness as they model Christian family values and love. Pray they will be an encouragement to Juan and Maria, and to all who labor to bring the Gospel to the area. Pray for health, safety, and hearts reflective of Christ’s love before returning July 13.
Continue to pray for our Argentina team in Buenos Aires working with La Mision and Kyle Zimmerman on various relief projects. Pray God’s mighty hand has been seen in their unity, work, and hearts, as He has provided ways to share the gospel. The team returns July 6.
Our Kazakhstan team who held a conference for mothers of special needs children returns today. Pray the conference was an encouragement for the moms of these children, and that our team leaves there with joyful hearts at how they have been able to come along side these sisters in the faith.
A team of Senior High students and Youth leaders head to Hungary to work with 2PC partner Andras Kazar of the Paulus Movement to host an English Camp for high school students. Pray for good communication, rapport, and understanding as our youth share their faith and love; for health, unity and joy for all involved; and for established friendships with brothers and sisters in Christ. The team returns July 14th.