Rob and Tunde Futo continue to gain momentum in the establishment of a new church plant in Budapest with an average weekly attendance of 70. They are hoping to begin small groups this month as people begin to feel more comfortable and at home. Pray for the future home of the congregation, that the Lord will lead them to the right location. Pray for wisdom, patience, and courage for Rob to lead the church in the right direction.
Monthly Archives: January 2016
Thomas & Jennifer
Thomas and Jennifer ask prayer for Young-yi’s spiritual progress and upcoming baptism, and that Min-qian and his family will grow in their faith in their new city. Pray God will move people’s hearts despite the spiritual opposition evident all around in the parades and temple activities in Zhongpu.
Giottis – Strategic Partner
Giotis Kantartzis asks prayer for the Athens church plant that is meeting the challenges of the massive refugee influx by preparing and distributing meals and emergency kits, providing children’s programs and other practical aid projects for refugees in shelters around the city, and by opening a drop-in center in the main place refugees in transit head to as soon as they arrive in Athens. This small church plant group is often overwhelmed by the burdens of ministry, pray for their strength and reliance on the Lord’s provision.
The Youngs
The Youngs look forward to their agency’s annual conference this month on Business as Mission and Spiritual Formation. Pray for God to reveal Himself in their midst. A major concern for their team is the complex issue of visas: pray they will apply for the right kind of visa, that the visas will be issued in a timely manner, and for no problems regarding border entry and exit for team members. Continue to pray for their national co-worker Munna’s family; that God will make them powerful witnesses for Jesus.
Ronnie & Jane
Pray for wise use of the short time Ronnie and Jane have in Memphis before moving to Azerbaijan for two months. Not having been there before, Azerbaijan is a new adventure for them so pray that God will prepare the hearts of those with whom they are to minister. Pray also for refreshment and renewal of body, mind, and spirit as they spend time here with family and friends.
The Price’s
Rejoice with the Price’s over their recent adoption of son Jude and daughter Gloria and pray for the process of getting the children US passports, and for them to get new work visas. They are distressed to learn that a 21 year old medical student from the school where they taught last year was killed in a recent bombing attack. Pray for their coworkers as they grieve and for the Spirit to lead in conversations with nationals who feel trapped by all that is going on around them.
The Price
Rejoice with the Price’s over their recent adoption of son Jude and daughter Gloria and pray for the process of getting the children US passports, and for them to get new work visas. They are distressed to learn that a 21 year old medical student from the school where they taught last year was killed in a recent bombing attack. Pray for their coworkers as they grieve and for the Spirit to lead in conversations with nationals who feel trapped by all that is going on around them.