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Brian & Joanne ask prayer for a young convert who will lead the student movement next year; pray all goes well. Pray the government will not stop the Christian/Muslim Dialogue scheduled for May. Also pray for Brian and Joanne being far away from their children and their parents.
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Norm & Ruth Ann give oversight to Pioneers projects in the US and communicate with workers in Europe. Pray for Norm as he oversees construction of the Fletcher Center and is a witness to the hundreds of workers onsite, and for Ruth Ann as she often skypes with workers in Europe who are new to the field and going through a stressful and discouraging season in their ministry. Pray for the Lord to prepare the hearts of those coming to EuroConnect, and for the workshop on Resilience.
Mike & Stephanie ask prayer for Mike as he teaches an intensive course this month at the Arab Baptist Theological Seminary in Lebanon, the only seminary in the Middle East that grants accredited degrees to students from majority religion backgrounds.
Herb & Heather ask prayer for insight and wisdom to direct the operations at Annoor and balance the many demands on the hospital for the Bedouin ministry, clinic for local residents, and the needs of the nearby Syrian refugee camp.
Stephen & Belinda ask prayer for God’s leading in bringing students from North Africa, the Middle East and Europe who would most benefit from the training at ETC.
Robby & Joyce ask prayer for the Philemon Preschool project to grow and serve the families in Beirut. Also pray for Robby as he takes on the role of Executive Director to lead the project, cast the vision and raise funds for future preschools. As a result they will split their time between Lebanon and the US raising awareness and support for the Philemon project.
Dave & Robin are excited their new school for refugees in Iraq opened last week! Over 300 Yazidi students, who lost their homes in war torn areas, showed up for the first day. Their team was overwhelmed by all the joy and excitement of the kids; for many it was their first day of school ever.
Aileen Coleman asks for time, energy and resources to care for the many refugees in the area, and stamina as she still travels to minister to the Bedouins out in the villages. Pray for more Christian doctors and nurses who speak Arabic.
Ryan & Glenda ask prayer for a replicating movement among Bedouin believers, a full-time teacher for their kids, another nurse and administrator for the hospital, and for safety. Praise their permanent visas were granted.
Middle East – Pray for AWEMA’s ongoing work with refugees and displaced people in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon. Pray that the Bedouins who have drawn close to Christ will be able to meet other believers and share fellowship in a culturally authentic way.