Jonathan and Sharon had a smooth transition from Delhi to Dehradun, leaving the Fusion Church where they had served for two and a half years in capable hands and a healthy place. Pray for wisdom as the move means Jonathan must travel more as he does servant leadership training in different locations. Pray for them as they hope to start a regular fellowship in their home and recruit some Bible college students to help. Another couple who moved with them hope to start an International school as an outreach to young families.

For more info on Jonathan & Sharon see page 18 of the prayer guide.

A team of women from Second leave for Jakarta where they will put on a conference for about fifty wives of PARI church planters in West Java. Catherine Burns will lead the team of Cathy Householder, Shelley Hill, Sandy Eggers, Anna Joy Powell, and Jennifer Wilson who will be teaching. While there they will also work with Jackie to do a Discipleship retreat for about thirty women from CCC. Anna Joy will be leading this portion of the training. Pray for all to go well at both venues and for women to be built up in their faith, walk and work. The team returns 10/18.

Pray for Jeff, who just began working as a pastoral apprentice in a nearby Japanese church, to have wisdom, build relationships, and have stamina for language learning. Their new house is within walking distance of two universities, pray for relationship building with students and faculty. Pray Katie’s mom groups, centered around Emerie and Ezra’s school and play activities, will provide additional friendships and opportunities.

For more info on Jeff & Katie see page 76 of the prayer guide.

The first class of ophthalmology residents began their training the month the Lawrences moved to Ethiopia. In Sept, they graduated six of those residents, two of whom will return as faculty to St. Paul’s Hospital and the others will serve in hospitals hundreds of miles from Addis Ababa. As Scott mentored them, he was pleased to see how they matured in their capacity to care for patients in a severely under-resourced environment. He is thankful for growing partnerships with local churches through which they provide sight-restoring surgeries and spiritual ministry on a weekly basis.

For more info on Scott & Tina see page 42 of the prayer guide.

Leonardo reports that nearly 300 attended the IFED Conference in Padova and 70 Polish pastors and leaders attended his overview of Roman Catholicism and its challenges for the evangelical witness. It has been one year since planting the sister church Brecia di Roma San Polo and it is doing well. Valeria continues to visit 10-15 different homes every day providing nursing care to needy patients and their families. Pray for the De Chirico family and their multiple ministries and outreaches.

For more info on Leonardo see page 4 of the prayer guide.

Daryl and Marlene are celebrating fifty years of marriage with a cross-country trip through the US before he settles into orientation trips and visits with new colleague Chris Lifto. Daryl reports that God did amazing things in the audit and seminar in Cameroon. Even among the 276 different language groups, the team used this opportunity to distribute the Jesus film and scriptures in the ethnic languages of those attending. Pray for both their official and personal travels.

For more info on Daryl & Marlene see page 53 of the prayer guide.

Tim and Huilan give thanks for God’s provision of their needs including Tim’s recovery from four procedures he has undergone since March. The children are doing well in school and Micah is making college applications. Huilan just returned from a three-week trip to their former country. Praise for successfully moving the seminary online. Pray for the 100 current students who have been joined by 8 new students. Finally pray for their partners still in prison.

For more info on Tim & Huilan see page 26 of the prayer guide.

Faith gives thanks for being accepted into PT school at the University of Tennessee in August 2020 when she returns to the US. There is one more class she will take in January, pray all she needs will be provided. Her time in Uganda is much better and she is feeling good physically and emotionally, pray she will be able to get her work visa processed. Pray as she helps plan a wellness training for youth where she has been teaching life enrichment skills and begins Bible Study with the Christian club she has been a part of since arriving in the country.

For more info on Faith see page 39 of the prayer guide.

Pray for Thomas and Jennifer as they lead the church and deal with Satanic attacks or oppression among those in their midst. They have mostly tried to deal with these people from a counseling/psychological standpoint but realize that only prayer can truly free them and their families from bondage. Pray specifically for Shu and Mr. Su, and spiritual attacks they have faced as a missionary team. Pray that Mr. Lou who studies the Bible with Thomas will move to believing in Jesus.

For more info on Thomas & Jennifer see page 77 of the prayer guide.

Steve and Lizzie have been in Romania for ten months dedicating time to studying the language, connecting with their local church and serving on the young adult ministry team. Pray for continued progress in Romanian, for Steve’s health issues, and for their ability to further develop platforms to engage students with the gospel. Pray for their ability to grow as a team of 12, all Romanians, in mutual understanding of their mission to reach young people with the gospel.

For more info on Steve & Lizzie see page 6 of the prayer guide.