Pray for Randy and Martha as they continue to draw internationals in the DC area into an introductory Bible series, and as they guide people interested in serving on the mission field. They request prayer for people of peace leading to movements of disciples for Jesus among the teams they coach in SE Asia. As they host their friend Rafida, pray her heart and that of her family will be drawn to Jesus.

For more info on Randy & Martha see page 30 of the prayer guide.

Residency and medical credential approval continue to be a major hurdle for Herb and the Annoor staff. Doctors and nurses must complete their professional accreditation before seeking residency which is complicated by the fact they come from many different countries. Pray for these faithful workers to be approved and for peaceful relationships among all the patients despite the different nationalities, cultures, and tribes represented in the wards.

For more info on Herb & Heather see page 8 of the prayer guide.

After a four-month sabbatical, Norm and Ruth Ann are looking to integrate what they experienced and learned into their ministry. She leaves today for Hungary and Bosnia for leadership training and visiting a field team. They are excited the Holiday Inn Express on the Pioneers campus will be opening this month providing needed housing for Pioneer events as well as creating a partnership for God’s glory and Kingdom purposes.

For more info on Norm & Ruth Ann see page 9 of the prayer guide.

This is Servant Group’s 25th year sending teams to Iraq and 17th serving at the schools they helped to start. This year most of the staff will start serving part-time at the schools and invest the rest of their time and energy into relationships with local neighbors, families and friends. They are excited for the opportunity to share more of life and faith with new neighbors. Pray for Dave and Robin as they balance their efforts between Iraq, Greece, and home ministry.

For more info on Dave & Robin see page 6 of the prayer guide.

Daryl and Marlene are grateful for the good visit they recently had with their support team and family in Washington. Pray as they process information and implement direction from the leadership recognizing the need for both organizational and strategic adjustments. They are grateful for volunteer help but need permanent people to meet upcoming growth as well as normal attrition needs.

For more info on Daryl & Marlene see page 27 of the prayer guide.

Pray for Michael and Caroline as the family adjusts to his new work schedule. Pray he would have wisdom and reflect the Son as he interacts with his discouraged and overworked coworkers. Pray Elif and her husband would see the love of the Son expressed and that seeds planted when Sercan attended worship service with them would grow. Pray for healing for Caroline’s residual pain after a kidney infection.

For more info on Michael & Caroline see page 13 of the prayer guide.

Pray Brian’s arthroscopic surgery for a torn meniscus has healed sufficiently for his departure today for a Campus Outreach International meeting in Australia. In Thailand, God has been at work creating an identity for CO on the MJU campus. Committed to partner with existing churches, Brian has been mentoring Pai, pastor of the CM Sprout church, as a leader and pastor and helping him build the future leadership of the church.

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

Bob and Janie are in Greece working with refugees and ask prayer for opportunities to reach out to those newly arrived. There has been a 50% increase in refugees compared with last year and conditions in many of the camps are very hard. Pray for volunteers to be able to make the situation a little better. Praise for 20 baptisms and professions of faith on the Island of Lesbos, most from Muslim backgrounds. While in Greece the Tills are connecting with staff and students at the Greek Bible College.

For more info on Bob & Janie see page 54 of the prayer guide.

Heath is grateful for the ongoing growth of Tenwek and the surgery residents, and for their success in being used for God’s glory in Kenya and East Africa. Pray for the hospital as they navigate the administrative and financial challenges that come with running a mission hospital in a resource-limited environment. Pray for Angela and the OB/GYN department as they explore starting a residency & for her travel to the PAACS Commission meeting for OB/GYN training.

For more info on Heath & Angela see page 77 of the prayer guide.

Tim and Tanya, who started a Capernaum Club for kids with special needs in October, have also launched Capernaum Fitness, a ministry to help those same kids with developmental exercises designed specifically for their needs. Pray the kids will be able to get to the gym, and for Tim, Tanya and their team as they oversee the ministry, write specific exercise plans and develop a network of volunteers to help run this ministry. Pray this will be a blessing and witness to the kids and their families.

For more info on Tim & Tanya see page 20 of the prayer guide.