Larry shares it has been a challenge as ABC lost several key personnel who chose to go home when Covid hit, their president is stuck in the US and unable to return at present, and students had to finish the school year online. This next school year, Larry will be teaching at both ABC College and ABC Academy and will have over 300 students. His son Carey, a HS Senior, will one of his students. Pray for Larry as he juggles teaching three classes at the college and one at the academy in addition to preaching opportunities. Pray for Carey as he will make decisions on a college.

For more info on Larry see page 79 of the prayer guide.

Robby shares that amidst the pandemic and on the heels of tragedy in Lebanon, came great joy as Joyce and he rejoiced at the wedding of their daughter Lydia and their new son-in-law Darius. Pray for this young couple as they begin married life together. Robby reports the GROW team is busy serving the community, giving out meals and providing support to heal the psychological wounds. By God’s grace, their work helps change people into active survivors rather than passive victims—all to the glory of God. Continue to pray for the GROW team and the people of Beirut.

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

DeAnna has seen God’s abundant blessings as she completes her support team in preparation to leave for Zambia at the end of this year. Psalm 31 has been especially helpful as she experiences inconsistent emotions, and unpredictable and disappointing circumstances. Pray for this season of waiting and transition as her heart longs for a place of security, overflow, and abundance, and to go where He has called her to serve.

For more info on DeAnna see page 80 of the prayer guide.

God continues his work despite lockdowns and quarantines as Clarke shares the story of “D” , a youth in their ministry who shared the bible reading plan that Clarke gave him with his mother and sister. His sister, who was shy and did not want to pray, is now praying in her own words with excitement! Pray that God would give Clarke and Khrystya great wisdom so that He may be exalted and that God would cleanse his church through this season so that his people would humbly submit to his purposes and ongoing work.

For more info on Clarke & Khrystya see page 18 of the prayer guide.

The Lord continues to faithfully lead Jon and Mo toward moving to Indonesia despite Covid and all the unknowns that accompany it. The next step is to begin their visa applications so they will be in line when Indonesia resumes issuing visas. Pray for this process and for wisdom and discernment about when to leave and to surrender to God all the things they cannot control. Pray for the Lord to prepare their hearts for the people of Indonesia and that they would have faith to see beyond the obstacles that seem to hinder their ministry.

For more info on Jon & Mo see page 66 of the prayer guide.

Feeling powerless and anxious are common in this pandemic season, but Jeff and Katie are feeling blessed to see God is still working! With universities going virtual, Jeff has realized many students feel isolated and lonely. He has had a tremendous amount of contacts and/or meetings leading to many Gospel centered conversations. One of those was Kenta and his girlfriend Yumi who stepped foot into a church for the first time, both feeling refreshed afterward. Pray for God to draw them to Himself, and for others that Jeff and Katie are in contact with on campus.

For more info on Jeff & Katie see page 32 of the prayer guide.

Nicole is grateful her move to Jakarta was easy and the Lord provided a centrally located apartment and a friend from church as her roommate. She asks prayer for kingdom building work in Indonesia, that people will have open hearts and be won to the Lord. Pray for faith for the next generation, that they may grow up to become men and women after God’s own heart.

For more info on Nicole see page 59 of the prayer guide.

Because she was stranded in the US, Virginia was able to complete her graduate work at Calvin Theological Seminary. As more and more churches are being shut down the need for training continues to increase. She asks prayer for freedom of mobility in and out of the country, and for her brother’s family, her only close relatives, decision to immigrate to another country. Pray she can find a shipping company able to return her many boxes of worship books, and for open doors to reach more churches and individuals before departing the US in October.

For more info on Virginia see page 33 of the prayer guide.

Giving praise that flights between the U.S. and their country have resumed, David and Lisa were struggling with grief over missing the weddings of two of their children and now their daughter Rachel and son-in-law Arie have been ordered by authorities to leave E. Asia. Pray for David and Lisa to be “wise as serpents and gentle as doves” and for the Lord to give them joy amidst grief and suffering. Praise that Bella is thriving and that they have received help to cover her medical expenses.

For more info on David & Lisa see page 30 of the prayer guide.

Daryl and Marlene are excited that Chris and Kjerstin Lifto have moved to Waxhaw, as his main responsibility is completing the process of bringing them onboard. The unfinished travel portions have been postponed due to the virus. Pray restrictions will be lifted. Daryl and Marlene ask prayer for specific direction from the Lord regarding which opportunities he wants them involved with after their current responsibilities are hopefully completed by year end. There are many needs and opportunities and they need guidance.

For more info on Daryl & Marlene see page 58 of the prayer guide.