AFRICA REGION
Tue 1. Stephen – Yobe, Nigeria
Organized a gathering of students from different churches in Damaturu. Thank God for the opportunity to minister to 150 students through this program. Thank God also for open doors to share two half-hour messages on the national television in the state.
Wed 2. Hannah & Philip – Salaga, Ghana
Preached at a final funeral service of a Gonja sister, Mary. It was a rare opportunity to freely present the gospel to about 300 Gonja natives, mostly Muslims. We mobilized Pastors within the local council of churches to grace the occasion. The spokesman of the family, expressing the family’s heartfelt gratitude for the service said, "We will not be surprised if you start winning souls into the Church from our family or from people in Kpembe in general." Pray this will indeed be the case.
Mary’s Funeral – Ghana
Thu 3. Yinka – Plateau, Nigeria
The discipleship program she runs for some of the students has continued to meet regularly. Thank God for two new believers who have joined the group. Pray for their steady growth. Her daughter has been struggling with her health of recent. Pray for her healing.
Fri 4. Dennis – Kenya
Organized various gospel outreaches and discipleship training during the quarter. Thank God for three people the Lord brought into His family and for five new house groups recently inaugurated. Pray that members of these groups may grow in their faith as they learn more from God’s word and enjoy deep fellowship.
Discipleship Training - Kenya
Sat 5. Hellen & Wycliffe – Kenya
Facilitated a basic theology, discipleship, and mission awareness training for pastors. Participants were 41 clergies from 30 denominations. Also visited Somali MBBs (Muslim Background Believers) in Mombasa to see how they are growing in their faith. Of the four she met, thank God for two who are making good progress spiritually. Pray for the other two who are struggling with the effects of Covid-19.
Sun 6. Eugenio – Mozambique
I am called to the Yao people. However, I have been waiting for a clear direction from the Lord to know when to launch into the deep. Thank God for the way He recently made this clear. I shared the love of God with an old man secretly, knowing that the area is 100% Muslim. He is the chief of his family. I was surprised by his response. “I have been awaiting the opportunity to hear this message. I know that this is truly the way to heaven. Do not fear anyone whatever their titles but share the message freely and boldly.” Thank God for such encouragement. Pray for a fruitful harvest in this field.
Mon 7. Shina – Plateau, Nigeria
Since the students are yet to resume after Covid-19 lockdown, the ministry continues to be conducted online. Over the past quarter, he conducted online conferences with various trainings in discipleship, in mission and evangelism, Bible study, digital entrepreneurship, and advocacy. Thank God for over 1,000 people who gained from these programs and for three people who came to faith in Christ.
Tue 8. Matano & Juddie – Kenya
Ibrahim, an uncle of one of the children under our care, recently gave his life to Christ. He has been suffering from a debilitating sickness and visited Islamic healers and witchdoctors, but his situation only worsened after each visit. When we prayed for him, demons manifested, and he was delivered and totally healed. Eating well and walking were no longer a challenge. In addition, his family said he is even strong enough to now cook his food. We give all praise to the Lord.
Wed 9. Francois – Burkina Faso
He enrolled in the Faculty of Theology to pursue further studies in Theology. Pray for wisdom and grace as he, in addition to his studies, takes responsibility for the development of mission and evangelism department of his organization.
Thu 10. Stephen – Yobe, Nigeria
A retreat was organized for singles with 250 students from different churches within Damaturu participating. Thank God for the opportunity to assist the young people cope with the challenge of singlehood and prepare them for marriage whenever the Lord opens the door.
Fri 11. Joshua – Kenya
Many young men in the community are addicted to drugs. Thank God for the opportunity to minister to one of these young men. We had long conversations about his situation. Initially he seemed unresponsive, but with time, through prayer and care, his life and attitude has changed. He now listens to us. Please pray that he may soon respond to the gospel message and receive Jesus as Lord of his life.
Sat 12. Emmanuel – Borno, Nigeria
My involvement with the Youth Fellowship is yielding positive results. I had several opportunities to conduct Bible studies in my group. Thank God for several teenagers who are open and willing to learn more about Jesus and grow in Him. Some of them are coming to our house regularly for follow-up, discipleship, and counseling.
Sun 13. Yeremiah – Tanzania
We conducted evangelistic outreach to Njinjo for 5 days. There were 6 people in our team. We walked alongside and encouraged our fellow missionary, brother Alex and his family, as they tried to start their ministry there. Thank God for 10 people who accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior and 16 others who requested intercession for their various problems.
Preparing to Show the Jesus Film – Njinjo, Tanzania
Mon 14. Patrick – Kenya
The Lord recently reminded me that following Jesus steadfastly to the end comes with a cost. We lost one of our friends and colleagues in ministry in Mozambique to the Alshabaab Islamic terrorists. They hung him on a tree and cut off his head. The pain was deep for us. But in the midst of this, the Lord led me to Revelation 9:9-11 “How long, Sovereign Lord, holy and true, until you judge the inhabitants of the earth and avenge our blood?” Pray for the bereaved families and our ministry. We know that in the timing of our God he will make things right and pray that before that time the perpetrators will find forgiveness in Christ as we find peace in Him.
Tue 15. Aswell – Zambia
Although most Colleges and Universities are still closed and the few institutions that have opened for all students do not permit physical visitation to their campuses, he was able to conduct training in Lusaka for leadership development. Thank God for about 50 people who participated in the training. Pray for lasting impact on their ministries.
ASIA REGION
Wed 16. Hemchand – India
A new fellowship center was inaugurated in Thoubal district during this Covid-19 lockdown. Thank God for touching the lives of brother Broken and his family. They are from Hindu background. They heard the gospel message much earlier but have only recently received Jesus into their lives. They are now living boldly for him.
Thu 17. Anandbabu – India
God continues to bless our ministry in many villages. Thank God for six people who, in the past months, have started to come to church and one person who was baptized. Please pray for provision of a keyboard for use during church services.
Fri 18. Manoj – India
Visited and shared the gospel message with 87 families during the quarter, each receiving gospel tracts and Bibles. The team also conducted open air meetings in six districts. Thank God for the single soul that was saved and baptized. Pray that he may grow steadily and mature in his faith.
Sat 19. Thowai – Bangladesh
Has been witnessing and preaching the gospel of Christ to the people in Baishary area. During the past quarter, 25 people heard the gospel message. Thank the Lord for two men who came to faith in the Lord and were baptized. He plans to build a small house for worship on his land. Please pray that God will see this project through to his own glory.
Sun 20. Marak – India
Continues to serve as youth minister in the local church. There are about 60 people in the church. Pray for effective ministry particularly among the youth both within the church and in the neighborhood.
Mon 21. Pao – India
Has been sharing the gospel message with people within the church and engaging in one-on-one evangelism. They are mostly Hindus. Please pray for grace to continue to share the word faithfully and that the seed he is sowing especially among the Hindus may soon bear fruit.
Tue 22. Tshoki – Bhutan
He continues to share the gospel message in Gedu, Tala, and Pakshina. Thank God for one man who had been coming to church. Pray that he may soon come to faith in Christ Jesus. The government officials are becoming very strict on Christian activities. They regularly visit to ask many questions: How many are coming to church? Who is leading the fellowship, etc? Please pray for wisdom and boldness.
Wed 23. Angela – India
Thank God for an open door to share his word through WhatsApp during Covid-19. Houses have become churches and many families have become dependent on God. The couple hosting our prayer meetings has over this period experienced genuine transformation. Thank God for their new experience.
Thu 24. Charles – Pakistan
He ministers in schools in Karachi. Thank God for touching the life of a teacher in a Christian school. She is very fashionable and chatty but did not believe in the existence of God. The staff members were worried she might lead her students astray. God touched her heart as we engaged in conversation about God and the Christian faith. Thank God for the complete change He has produced in her life.
Fri 25. Worldlink USA
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Sat 26. Tariq – Pakistan
Ministers to families, organizes youth meetings and Bible club activities for children. Thank God for new students who have joined the Bible clubs. About 150 children engage with God’s word each day using the ministry’s Bible devotional material. Pray for steady growth of their faith.
Sun 27. Mutiyalyu – India
I have been sharing the gospel message in Jonnavalasa and the surrounding villages. About 80 people heard the Good News of Jesus Christ. Thank God for helping us build a church hall on top of our house. Pray for provision to repay all the loans we took to complete the construction.
Mon 28. Anonymous – East Asia
Thank God for two people who came to faith in the Lord and were recently baptized. MIA was baptized by FT. Having had a dream about Jesus before meeting FT, he had no hesitation to respond to the gospel message and seek baptism. Praise the Lord for sending to us people we can baptize during the pandemic.
Tue 29. Lokeshwor – India
Mr Memcha Singh has been suffering from some sickness. During lockdown, we visited his family, and helped to meet some of their needs while sharing the gospel with them. Thank God that he and his wife have decided to follow Jesus Christ. Pray for total healing.
Wed 30. Jeevakumaran – Sri Lanka
We had our online devotion for kids and their parents via Zoom in June. Eighteen children participated in the program. Although it was our first experience, we thank the Lord for its success. All the children and their parents testified in their feedback that they were richly blessed.
Kids’ Online Devotion – Sri Lanka
Thu 31. Tamarao – India
The Covid-19 lockdown was hard for us physically and financially, but it also gave our small group the opportunity to unite in daily prayers. We shared the gospel message with about 90 people in our village. We thank the Lord for blessing our ministry with 10 young believers.