Annoor could not stay open without the faithful service of their amazing support staff. They rejoice in the increased numbers at their outpatient clinic and pray God will use the literature taken during these visits to bear fruit in patients’ lives. Pray the southern clinic patients who need more extensive treatment at the hospital will have the desire and means to make the trip, and for support and patience to receive long-term care. Pray for wisdom and patience as they continue to seek final resolution for various permits and approvals from the government.

After spending 43 years in New Guinea, Dave and Joyce returned to the U.S. with only two suitcases each. Their village house was given to Yormi and his family who will carry on the Old Testament translation work with Dave via the internet. Pray for Dave to get a visa allowing him a 5-6 month stay next year to further train Yormi and to finish the recording task being done by a team from Faith Comes by Hearing which completed 86% of the New Testament before Dave and Joyce left.

For more info on Dave & Joyce, see page 25 of the prayer guide.

Stephen gives praise for how God used his seven member team doing street and refugee outreach in Germany while he was preaching in different house churches in the area. Belinda is joining him in his travels. Pray for energy, stamina, health, protection, faithfulness to the Word, insight, and special time with the Lord in devotion. Pray the ETC training focus on prayer will be helpful in equipping new believers in their walk.

For more info on Stephen & Belinda, see page 8 of the prayer guide.

Pray that Caroline and the children will get their new residence permits despite the ban on visas. Pray for the local woman hired to help the family who has a daughter the same age as Gloria, that her heart will be softened to the truth. Pray for Michael’s new teaching job at a local university and for his teammate teaching there with him. Pray for discernment in building relationships, for camaraderie among colleagues, for open hearts and questioning students, and for natural opportunities to share the good news in the classroom.

For more info on Michael & Caroline, see page 14 of the prayer guide.

One of our strategic partners, the East Asia Partnership, crosses more than 75 Chinese cities. They praise God for the ordination of their Executive Director and ask prayer for his ability to serve the Chinese church through theological training and mentoring of China’s pastors. Pray for a servant spirit and his family’s willingness to sacrifice for him to serve.

After a short stay in the US, Tim B. was glad to get home to Kyrgyzstan and his bride, Tanya. Together they had a busy summer with camps including the extreme mountain camp where they took 16 from the orphanage. Now he is ready for the Young Life FAT program (faithful/available/teachable). Pray for the young men he is able to attract to Young Life in an area where 85% claim to be Muslim.

For more info on Tim & Tanya, see page 19 of the prayer guide.

Bob Till has been in Greece and Germany meeting and ministering to refugee workers. The centers are full and tents are being set up as people continue to arrive. Pray that a more permanent arrangement can be worked out before winter sets in. Pray for protection and care for Amir, the former Imam, who continues to lead refugees to the Lord, disciple them, and help plant churches.

For more info on Bob & Janie, see page 47 of the prayer guide.

Pray for the youth group Rob and Tunde Futo have begun at their new church plant. Many of the youth come from a Catholic background and Rob will be talking on the difference between religion and Christianity. They are overwhelmed with the number of people who signed up for the Bible study groups and need wisdom to organize and lead them. Pray for Tunde as she begins her on line counseling course work that it would be helpful even from the beginning.

For more info on Rob & Tunde, see page 41 of the prayer guide.

Praise Brian F. was able to attend the Global Directors meetings in the U.S. and also see sons Will and Matt at college before returning to Thailand. Pray for the students at Chiang Mai and Mae Jo Universities who are hearing the Gospel to come to know Christ, and pray for Ton and Wute who have been faithfully studying the Bible with Brian each week.

For more info on Brian & Terri, see page 29 of the prayer guide.

Ryan is thankful the dental clinic has been fully refurbished and they have a new generator and air conditioner. Glenda has been teaching mornings, and ministering to the lady patients in the afternoons. Pray these visits with the inpatient women will be eternally fruitful. Also pray for socialization and the school needs of their children as the school year got off to an early start with the family in the US this month and next for a global health conference. Pray for Amber as she takes the ACT in December.

For more info on Ryan & Glenda, see page 4 of the prayer guide.