AFRICA REGION
Wed 1. Stellah – Tanzania
Organized a camp in Mkuza Kibaha for children and teenagers (ages 7 to 16). The focus was on the life of Samson and how disobedience affects us and the people around us. We had film shows in the evenings. We thank the Lord for 401 children and teenagers who participated in the camp and 111 who received the Lord’s offer of salvation.
Thu 2. James – Plateau, Nigeria
The Market Music Concert is an annual activity held on October 1st, the Independence Day of Nigeria. The aim of the concert is to evangelize the market place and the community through music, trusting the Lord to draw some souls to Himself. Prominent Artists in the state are invited to minister. This year’s concert attracted about 600 people. Thank God for drawing 51 people into His kingdom.
A Group Performing at Concert – Jos, Nigeria
Fri 3. Abolaji – Plateau, Nigeria
Conducted orientation course for national leaders of Post-Secondary school groups. A period was devoted to national program planning. Thank God also for the opportunity to minister to 324 students during the one-day conference at COCIN Secondary School, Dadin-Kowa and for 10 of the students who came to faith in Christ.
Sat 4. Phumlani – S. Africa
Visited a few primary and high schools to participate in their morning prayer assembly and end of year closing services. He was privileged to share God’s Word with all the students and teachers in these schools. Thank God for freedom to share the gospel in schools. Pray that the messages presented may draw many closer to the Lord.
Closing Service at Buhlebuyeza Primary – S. Africa
Sun 5. Sola – Kaduna, Nigeria
Organized revival/outreach programs in three schools including a boy’s school and a boarding school. He ministered to a total of 2,000 students. Thank God for 441 of them who indicated their resolve to make Jesus Christ the Lord of their lives. Pray for the follow-up in their Bible clubs.
Mon 6. Francois – Mali
Pascal, an 11th grade student at a local public high school, met the Lord last year. He has diligently participated in the Bible club’s weekly Bible Study. He testified to how the Bible study has contributed greatly to his spiritual growth. The young man is the only evangelical Christian in his village. Pray that God may continue to uphold him and give him grace to share the gospel message with his family and villagers.
Tue 7. Albino – Yobe, Nigeria
Organized a holiday school for high school students during the long vacation. The school which is mainly academic also included sessions in Bible knowledge and life skills. There were 84 students in attendance with 24 volunteer teachers. Thank God for many of the students who made decisions for Christ. Albino and his family have been living with a friend since August when their landlady terminated their tenancy. Pray for provision of affordable accommodation.
Holiday School - Damaturu, Nigeria
Wed 8. Kiki – Benin
Organized two camps in July, one in Parakou and the other for the first time in Kandi. The two camps ministered to 337 campers and by His grace, 168 children and teens declared their faith in our Lord, Jesus Christ. Please uphold them in your prayers. It is amazing that members of a local cult sent their children to the camp, many of them hearing the gospel of Jesus Christ for the first time. May they shine the light of Christ in the darkness around them.
Thu 9. Marie – Congo DR
Conducted two three-day retreats, the first in July for adolescents in Kisangani and the other in Magombo. She also conducted two Kids Games for Sunday school children and youth. Thank God for 32 children and teens who came to faith in Christ during these activities.
Group Bible Study during Youth Retreat – Kisangani, Congo DR
Fri 10. Cyprian – Sokoto, Nigeria
Inaugurated new Bible clubs in two local schools. In total, the two clubs registered 223 inaugural members. Pray that club members may give strong testimony to their peers and the entire school communities.
Sat 11. Mathe – Congo DR
School fees were abolished in all government schools at the beginning of the school year. As a result, many parents have withdrawn their children from private schools. The flip side is the number of students-per-class which has risen to 100 – 120 in the government schools. The student population in our school (The Lamp) however remains stable indicating that the parents appreciate the godly and rich academic training we are giving their children. Pray that our children will continue to bring transformation to Ndosho community.
Children of The Lamp School – Ndosho, Congo DR
Sun 12. Johnkessley – Kaduna, Nigeria
Visited 10 schools where he ministered to about 1,500 teens and children. He also organized school rallies in five centers. Thank God for 280 teens and children who came to faith in Christ during these activities and 361 others who rededicated their lives to the Lord.
Small Group at Rally – Kaduna, Nigeria
Mon 13. Naomi – Zambia
Apart from visiting and training students in various campuses, I decided recently to reach out to children in Kaoma District. I went into a community school with only two classrooms and shared the love of God with the children in the school. I also ministered to two elderly women and the teacher in charge of the school. Pray that the seed sown may bring abundant fruit. I plan to pay a follow-up visit soon when I also hope to cater to their material needs.
Tue 14. Angelique – Congo DR
Thank God for helping us reintegrate seven children in our orphanage into their extended family. Their relatives are now taking care of them. Efforts are on to reintegrate other children in the orphanage. Eleven new children have just joined the home.
Wed 15. Zablon – Tanzania
Conducted a week-long Youth and Children Camp at White Lakes School in Dar es Salaam in September. About 150 teens and children from different churches and schools participated in the camp. Thank God for 25 campers who surrendered their lives to the Lord Jesus.
Thu 16. Worldlink USA
Thank God for his provision during December as his people remembered Worldlink in Year-End giving. Pray that the Lord’s continued supply will mean that many more unreached people will find new life in Jesus in 2020.
AMERICAS REGION
Fri 17. Joe & Gloria – Columbia
Thank God for about 250 children who participated in the Bible school conducted in Monteria.
ASIA REGION
Sat 18. Edvin – India
Of the 45 people with whom I shared the gospel recently, the Lord touched the hearts of 15 of them. Being a slum area, I engage in counselling alcoholics, prostitutes, and many who are under bondage of the spirit of fear. I found personal evangelism most effective. Please pray for wisdom and grace to continue to faithfully proclaim the Good News to all. Pray also for protection from all attacks.
Sun 19. Anonymous – East Asia
The” Discipleship Making Movement Training” program for teens is expanding rapidly. In 2019 alone, 22 churches went through this training and we thank God for 17-19 of them that are faithfully implementing the program. Pray that they may all experience abundant fruit in their ministry.
Mon 20. Rambabu – India
Thank God for Rajesh, the single soul who received Christ during one of our weekly gospel meetings. He was under the torture of evil spirits and suffering from severe backache. Following his complete deliverance and healing by the Lord, he decided to follow Him wholly. Pray for effective follow-up.
Tue 21. Asif - Pakistan
A Christmas children's rally was conducted in Peshawar. It was so encouraging to see more than 300 children from ten local schools participate in the program. The children sang carols, a school presented the Nativity. The Bible quiz, Art work, Bible reading competition, and sword drill were also the highlights of the program. Thank God for opportunity to impact the children’s lives.
Wed 22. Amber – Bhutan
I shared the gospel with a family I visited recently. The young girl and boy accepted Jesus immediately and soon after, were baptized. Thank God for ministering to them in a special way. Pray for their parents who are yet to accept the Lord.
Thu 23. Suku & Jessy – India
Sravankumar, 28, suffered a serious attack of dengue fever. He was in critical condition, but the church fervently prayed for him. The Lord heard our cry and healed him miraculously. The incident changed his life and he invited Jesus to be the Lord of his life. Now he is an active member of the church and a living witness in Kothuru village. We praise the Lord for intervening in his life.
Fri 24. Timothy – Sri Lanka
I recently went to the morning meditation in one of our schools. At the end of the meeting, a girl came to me and asked for prayers. After praying for her, she told me she’s Buddhist but would want to start following Jesus. From that day, she has faithfully followed the Lord. She regularly attends all school devotions. She is almost 12 years old. Thank God for her resolve and pray that the Lord may uphold her faith.
Sat 25. Dhan – Bhutan
My daughter had to discontinue from the government school that is close to our house because she was targeted for being my daughter. Since there is no other school nearby, we sent her back to the school after staying at home for one year. But now, her teachers have continued to bully her, and she is unwilling to go to school. Please pray for us that the Lord may open a way out for us.
Sun 26. Barnabas – India
Thank God for opening Madakom’s eyes to the truth of the gospel. She was an idolater and believed so much in traditional chanting. When we shared the truth of the gospel with her, she forsook her blind faith and followed the Lord. She is rejoicing in her newfound faith and freedom.
Mon 27. Ayomie – Sri Lanka
We conducted three camps for underprivileged children in Manic Palm, Nivithigala, and Rathnapura. Altogether, 420 children participated in the camps. Bible reflections were conducted in groups of ten. Time for prayer and group discussions were also part of the Bible reflection time. Thank God for testimonies of blessings received during the camp. Hostel wardens who accompanied some of the children expressed appreciation for giving the poor children opportunity to have camp experience.
Tue 28. Alex – India
We organized outreach programs to the tribal areas. Our team went to these villages where people have never heard about Jesus. We thank the Lord that our message brought many to accept Jesus as their savior. We have established two churches in these villages. Pray that the fellowships may grow by leaps and bounds.
Wed 29. Enosh – India
I conduct regular open-air gospel meetings in Chelluru (my village), Bobbili, and other surrounding villages. Thank God for Venkataramana, a Hindu who recently accepted Jesus into his life, having been healed by Him. His family are now part of the fellowship in our village.
Thu 30. Sachin – India
“Man Bahadur Tamang” is his name. He was a drunk completely hooked on the local brew. He was also a nuisance to society, a pain in the neck of many people. Following his response to God’s offer of salvation, his life has completely changed. He has forsaken his old ways totally, was baptized and is now a regular participant in the activities of the church. Thank God for drawing this brother to Himself.
Fri 31. Punam – India
I am ministering to women living in the slum area. I have counseled many of them and thank God for the result. Sashank, for example, has suffered much from bad dreams and psychological depression. She was full of fear. She and her husband came with many threads of Hinduism. But when we shared God’s word with them, they put their faith in the Lord. Thank the Lord for rescuing them from the kingdom of darkness. Pray for their growth in grace and the knowledge of Christ.