PRAYER

Missionary Julie Martin sees signs of God at work in transformed lives among Akolet people, like Dina dancing for joy over hearing God's Word, and Skola being concerned that her family would insist on paying her for something good she did because of her love of God. Thank God today for his work in these lives, and in yours. Read Full Story

Growth in the Dinangat church is evident in leaders. Studying the qualifications for church elders in 1 Timothy, “they hear about being blameless, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, being able to teach, being gentle, not quarrelsome, a father of obedient children … and it is quite overwhelming for them. … They know they will have to grow in many areas to be able to do this,” missionary Ralf Schlegel writes. Pray that they are so overwhelmed that they rely wholly on God. Read Full Story

The idea that God is everywhere all the time contradicts the beiliefs of Anton and his people that God is distant and just comes down to check on things. So his realization that God is here all the time and everywhere else too was so impacting with a healthy fear that he just had to giggle. Praise God for the work He is doing to make Himself known to Anton and the other Nagis. Read Full Story

Susie Locklin has faced numerous adjustments and challenges in moving to West Africa to become a missionary. So she welcomed a recent opportunity to rest and refocus. "Now I'm looking forward to going back," she wrote. Pray that God continues to give Susie the strength and encouragement to press on. Read Full Story

Missionary pilot Daren Spence has been asked to be international chief pilot for NTM Aviation. Pray for him to have wisdom, patience and flexibility as he works into this new role. Read Full Story

God's work is evident in a Nahuatl village even after a well-drilling team had to stop without hitting water. At least one person has expressed interest in learning more about God, and progress is being made on a literacy program, so the Nahuatls will be able to read and write their own language. Pray that the missionaries will continue to trust God to show Himself powerful. Read Full Story

God is working in and through the Siar church. Believers are growing in Christ, and plan to soon begin an outreach in a village that is a six-hour hike away. Pray that God strengthens His people and continues to grow them in number and maturity. Read Full Story

Abundant rains have led to landslides in the area where the Dinangats live, destroying the gardens they rely on, fish ponds and even the water supply that missionaries rely on for water and electricity. Yet, as Dinangat Bible teacher Felix shared recently, God is showing Himself to be a refuge to His people. Thank God with us for His care for His people. Read Full Story

Last week several Tigak people heard the Firm Foundation Bible lessons. It appears that Popot, Tamal, Sagapan and Martha have all understood and believed in the finished work of Christ to pay the penalty for their sins. Missionary Aimee Hedrick asked that everyone continue to pray as they have not yet talked to all those who heard the lessons and are hoping that others have understood God’s message for them. Read Full Story

Elijah and Moira Hall, assisted by experienced missionaries, are trying to gain an understanding of where the Mbya people live, what their language is like and how they view the world -- and where might be best to begin ministering among them. Pray that God will provide answers to all of these questions, so that soon the Halls can be living with the Mbyas, learning their culture and language, in order to teach them God's Word. Read Full Story

For Greg and Heidi Greenlaw, a visit to the Nakui village where they used to live was an opporunity to see the Nakui church not only growing in numbers, but taking God’s Word seriously. Pray that God will continue to mature and grow the Nakui church. Pray that the leaders will remain strong in God's Word and continue to live lives that attract others to the gospel. Read Full Story

Abau church leaders and their wives recently got together to encourage one another and to pray together -- the first such meeting ever. Using 1 Timothy 3, Nomo challenged his fellow leaders to "walk straight." Pray that God enables Nomo, Maikel and the others to live for Him, and that their lives will draw others to Him. Read Full Story

The Banwaon translation of the New Testament book of Romans has been checked. Pray for ongoing translation work and for God to prepare the hearts of the Banwaon people to receive His Word with joy. Read Full Story

The last section of the Yembiyembi New Testament translation has been checked, so the entire book is now ready for final proofreading and formatting, and will soon be printed and shipped. Pray for God's grace and oversight to complete this project for His glory. Read Full Story

Joyfully, the triumphant news of Christ conquering death and offering eternal life and light finally reached the Patpatar people who had walked in darkness and hopelessness for many long generations. Pray that God's transforming work will continue in individuals and in the Patpatar culture, for His glory. Read Full Story