Aaliyah serves as a teacher at Bingham Academy in Ethiopia, teaching Social Studies and History to 6th and 10th graders. Praise God for the opportunity to share the Gospel through teaching and relational ministry. Pray for the salvation of each of her students, and for unity within the staff and throughout the school. She gives praise for her ministry in the local church where she teaches children, and for great fellowship within the school and her church. Ask the Lord to continue to encourage her in her faith, that she would bear much fruit for his glory. Pray that the Lord would move powerfully through the nation of Ethiopia.
Monthly Archives: June 2021
George
George asks prayer for Glyfada Evangelical Church and gives praise that God has begun a powerful movement of church planting in Athens! Pray for complete healing for George, for God’s blessing on his family, and the families of Glyfada. Pray that the Lord would move powerfully among the many refugees who have landed in Athens. Pray for workers to take the Gospel of Jesus to the many university students, for training the Timothy interns, for the Pangrati Project prayer walks, for BluPrint, an entrepreneurial project designed for the refugee population, and for the Cornelius Project, a collaboration of worship with churches of other languages and nationalities. Pray that many would come to Christ through the mercy ministries of Glyfada.
The Youngs
The Youngs report that the impact of Covid in India continues to increase, pray for their hearts as friends and co-workers have recently died, and many others are sick. Pray that the Lord will be merciful to the nation of India and those who work in hospitals, as they have no beds, oxygen, or supplies. Pray for Aditya, Habil, Meshek, Biswas, and their families. Pray for the Youngs as he has tested positive. Ask the Lord to provide healing and grace, perseverance, and that He would work salvation and advance His Kingdom amidst this suffering.
Jackie
Jackie rejoices that she is back in Jakarta! Praise God for getting her back, and for the ability to work remotely in the interim. More people are being vaccinated providing more opportunities to meet people, pray that the Lord would provide divine appointments. Ask the Lord to bless the new women’s study of Ezra, and for the over 130 women who are in Bible studies! Ask the Lord to raise up the leaders needed for the new church plant. Pray for the team: Amanda, Yuna, and Maya, that God would equip them with what they need and that He would be the one who would launch the new Indonesian service. Pray for the Thursday night community group.
Leonardo
Leonardo and Valeria DeChirico serve at Breccia Di Roma in the heart of Rome. Praise God for the advance of the Gospel in this culture, steeped in Roman Catholicism. The Lord continues to provide opportunities for this couple to speak into the culture, providing clarity on what the Word of God says about salvation – that we are saved by faith alone. Pray that the Lord would use Valeria’s speaking at the centenary of John Stott, and the Lausanne Impact Group on Refugee Ministries. Ask the Lord to use Leonardo’s presentation of the Master Class on Roman Catholicism which was heard by over 500 people from 77 countries! Pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and that God would bring revival, calling many into the light of the Gospel.
Brian & Terri
Brian & Terri report that their country is back in lockdown and they are back to doing church and many meetings online. Brian has spent the last month meeting with leaders from Thailand and Manila as CO continues to seek to build SLIM Movements despite the many challenges they are facing. Now more than ever CO sees the incredible value of one indigenous laborer over a foreign worker. Please join them in prayer for the Lord to raise up nationalized laborer producing movements!
Guille & Debbie
The whole world is still dealing with the pandemic and Argentina is no different. Guille is thankful their church was able to have a few in person worship services before the government instituted new lockdowns. Now they are back to online services only. They ask us to join their church leaders in prayer to see where God wants to lead their congregation in the future. Pray for Mision Beta, that God will bless new and revitalized churches with whom they are working. Pray that God would continue to keep Guille and his family healthy and free from the virus.
Jonathan & Sharon
Jonathan and Sharon report that Covid is overwhelming the nation of India; pray for relief for the people, for vaccines for hundreds of millions of people, accurate tests, hospital space and oxygen and supplies. Pray for the hearts of the leaders as they face this huge challenge, that they would not despair. Ask the Lord for encouragement and relief. Ask the Lord for wisdom and direction as to the correct response to the many challenges. Pray that the Lord would be glorified through all of this. Ask the Lord for a movement of prayer for India.
Thomas & Jennifer
Thomas and Jennifer give praise for Kevin’s salvation – the husband of a church member who “will never become a Christian.” Pray for Thomas and Jennifer as they prepare to return to the US for a one-year home assignment. They have officially told their church that they plan to move on and start a new church now that the Lord has provided a pastor and has new leadership in place. Pray for them as they say goodbye, and that the Lord will sustain and grow the church. Pray for Pastor Jordan’s ordination service. Pray for Jennifer’s upcoming leadership meetings, for safe travel and for the kids hearts as they leave.
Jeremiah
Jeremiah Davis with CO Zambia reports that the Lord is at work there. Pray for strong team dynamics within their group, and for continued spiritual growth individually. Pray for Jeremiah’s language acquisition, and adjustment to the culture. Ask the Lord to draw many to their Bible studies and bring salvation. Pray for the doors that must be opened on the three college campuses they are targeting. Pray for protection for the group, and that God would be glorified.