June 2020 Prayerlink

June 2020 Prayerlink

ASIA REGION

Mon 1. Habu – India

Thank God for ministry in two new villages that brought 30 families in contact with the gospel message and for two people who were baptized during the past quarter. Pray that the three house churches Habu and his team are leading may continue to experience growth.

Tue 2. Sundaram – India

He recently had a second cataract eye operation. Thank God for a full recovery. The Lord has also provided a piece of land for a church building. Thank God for this special provision and pray for funds to construct a building on it.

Wed 3. Selva – India

During the annual revival meetings organized in the church compound, many had the opportunity to hear the gospel message and three people received the Lord’s offer of salvation. Pray for effective follow-up so they may steadily grow to maturity and become serving members of God’s family.

Thu 4. Yohan – India

Thank God for miraculously healing Kalam’s knee problem. He had been in terrible pain and could not even walk. However, when he heard the gospel message, he believed in the Lord Jesus for salvation of his soul and prayed for the healing of his knee. The Lord answered his prayers and restored wholeness to his body.

Fri 5. Anonymous – East Asia

We are grateful for various baptisms that recently took place in our area. In January, our students baptized one person and two others in March. Our staff (FH and SS) had planned to baptize a young man, MS. But as the staff was waiting for him, FH met with his father, MM, and shared the gospel with him. He had heard the message before but this time, he responded promptly to the message, accepted the Lord as his Savior and opted to be baptized immediately (another Ethiopian eunuch). So, two people were baptized that day instead of the one; a great blessing from the Lord.

Sat 6. D Paul (India)

Thank God for drawing five people to himself during the gospel meetings we conducted in six villages. One of these, Rajava of Thanda village, was addicted to all kinds of evil and worldly lifestyle. Although his family were members of the church, he would have nothing to do with their God. But recently, the Lord arrested him. He realized his sinfulness and prayed for forgiveness. The Lord saved his life and he is now an active member of the fellowship. We praise the Lord for showing him the light.

Sun 7. K. Paul – India

My health is not very good. As a result, I am not able to travel around but have continued to share the gospel message locally. Even in my weakness, God continues to draw some people to himself. Two of these in the past quarter included Kursa, who in addition to her salvation was healed of chronic sickness. Thank God for His unfailing love and grace.

Mon 8. Moody – India

In addition to gospel meetings, youth and women conferences we conducted in Edala Cheruvu village; we went from house to house to share the gospel message. About 150 people heard our message and one of them, Raju, responded to it. Pray that the Holy Spirit will bring conviction to the hearts of all who heard our message.

Tue 9. Dhruba – Nepal

A Vacation Bible School camp was organized in Bhausabari in Morang district in January. Altogether, 72 children attended the camp with 15 volunteer teachers helping the children learn from the word of God. About half of the participants who had the opportunity to hear the gospel for the first time committed their lives to the Lord Jesus. Thank God for His intervention in their lives.

Wed 10. Prasad – India

Although Charam of Saparvaram village attends church regularly and participates in all activities, his heart was obviously far away from the Lord. After sharing the gospel again with him recently, he realized he is a sinner in need of salvation. Now he attends church with full commitment and demonstration of love for God. Thank God for the change and pray for consistent growth.

Thu 11. Rejoy – India

In Sreekantapuram area, we visited 100 houses during 5 days of house to house evangelistic outreach and conducted open-air-meetings for 8 days in 25 places. About 600 people heard the gospel through these outreaches. Thank God for members of two families who showed interest in the word of God.

Fri 12. Darjee – Bhutan

We continue to share the gospel through music and language trainings that we are running for young people. Thank God for many non-Christians who actively participate in these programs. Please pray that God may open their hearts to the gospel message we proclaim at these trainings.

Sat 13. Sebastan – India

Thank God for the timely provision of a house. We were having a problem finding a place to rent. Pray that our evangelistic activities in Udayagiri and Parappa areas may soon yield abundant fruit. We are facing serious opposition particularly in Parappa. Please join us in praying that a congregation may emerge in this area soon.

Sun 14. Johnson – India

Our ministry in Repadu and three other villages brought two people into God’s kingdom during the quarter. Thank God for these and particularly for Rajesh, an idolater from childhood. Although successful in various kinds of business activities he engaged in, he was dogged by fear and lack of peace. God opened his heart to accept the gospel message we presented to him. He is now full of peace and joy to the glory of the Lord.

Mon 15. Worldlink USA

Praise the Lord that fruitful ministry is still happening in so many corners of the world, even in the midst of radical disruption. Pray that the Lord will motivate a generous response to our End-of-the-Ministry-Year appeal as people renew their vision of what God is doing and will do in the lives of the lost and hurting people our Indigenous missionary partners reach.  

AFRICA REGION

Tue 16. Aswell – Zambia

I continually pondered how should we respond to the current lockdown? The Lord drew my attention to Acts 2:42- 47. I shared my concerns and this passage with my local church leadership. We agreed to show generosity to our members and the church community. On April 26, we shared assorted groceries including 12kg bag of maize flour, soup, etc. with 47 households. Thank God for grace to impact the lives of many people through our acts of kindness.

COVID-19 Food Distribution - Zambia

COVID-19 Food Distribution - Zambia

Wed 17. Timothy & Rophina – Kenya

Ngatuka’s wife, one of our church members, was so fed up with his addiction to alcohol she decided to leave him and go back to her parents. We have been praying that he would stop drinking and be reconciled to his wife. Thank God for answering our prayers. He recently stopped drinking and has been reconciled with Ngatuka. As I continue to share the gospel with him, pray that he may soon come to faith in our Lord and join the church fellowship.

Thu 18. Hellen & Philip – Ghana

In Kabache, we began a review series on Chronological Bible storying from Creation. Teachings were going well until the ban on public gathering. However, thank God for timely provision of the gospel audio resources in February. Believers continue to actively listen to the Bible story during this lockdown period.

Fri 19. Simeon – Sierra Leone

Organized an evangelistic outreach to Kabor Vocational Institute in Masiaka where young girls are given training in different disciplines including tailoring, hair dressing, and catering. Simeon ministered to two groups of 15 students each, all from Muslim backgrounds. Thank God for bringing all to faith in himself. The school’s headteacher is the ministry’s local chairperson and has taken on the responsibility to follow-up the new believers. Pray for her.

Outreach to Vocational School – Sierra Leone

Outreach to Vocational School – Sierra Leone

Sat 20. Shina – Plateau, Nigeria

In February, he led a team of 82 ministry staff and students and ten medical doctors on a successful medical mission outreach to three communities: Killa, Pingsong, and Dong in Mikang Local Government Area of Plateau State. In addition to providing medical diagnosis and medicine for 328 villagers, the team ministered through one-on-one evangelism, a film show, sports (soccer/football), working on the farm, praying for the sick, hair platting for women, and Sunday worship service. Thank God for a fruitful mission with 164 people coming to faith in our Lord including herbalists and witch doctors. Pray for the local church which has the responsibility to follow-up the new believers.

Sun 21. Misanelle – Congo Brazzaville

Led a team of 25 enthusiastic students on the first mission trip to Kinkala from January 9 to 12, 2020. Over 300 people listened to the gospel message. To God’s glory, 108 people declared their faith in the Lord Jesus. Thank God for this abundant harvest.

Sharing the Gospel – Kinkala, Congo Brazzaville

Sharing the Gospel – Kinkala, Congo Brazzaville

Mon 22. Kiki – Benin     

At the request of the Director of the school for Deaf and Dumb in Zê, his team taught the students life-skills lessons for two weeks. Altogether the team ministered to 150 students. Thank God for grace to meet the expectations of the Director and leadership of the school.

Tue 23. Nompumelelo – Eswatini

Organized a day of prayer in Lobamba National High in January. Thank God for about 1,060 young people and adults who participated in the program and for fifteen young people who put their faith in Christ on that day. They were immediately integrated into the Bible club for discipling. The Bible club patron, Ms. Lerato Dube, attested to how the club continues to impact the school life positively.

Day of Prayer - Eswatini

Day of Prayer - Eswatini

Wed 24. Christiana – Sierra Leone

Organized a two-day evangelistic outreach in Laura Dove secondary School. Thank God for the powerful messages which God used to draw 80 students and two teachers to himself as well as minister deliverance to 10 other students. One Muslim parent who was against the preaching of the gospel at the crusade on the first day came the following day for prayers. She had heard testimonies of healing and deliverance that took place at the outreach. We ministered to her and she realized the power of the gospel. Pray for her full conviction.

Thu 25. Nelito (& Amelia) – Mozambique

After our initial research and planning, my family and I started ministering in the new field among the Makhuwa Meetto people on March 5th. Our first activity was a long period of prayer and fasting as we adjusted to the new environment and culture. God enabled us to share the gospel message with 18 people. Thank God for two people who responded positively to our message.

Fri 26. Jackson – Tanzania

Successfully organized a school event with theme, ‘Ten Times Better’ in February at Jangwani High School. Total participants were 124 students. ‘Ten Times Better’ programs include academic talks and inspiration, tips on overcoming exam fear, and achieving academic excellence. Thank God for 12 new believers who emerged during the program. Two Value Education Courses (VEC) were also conducted in Zanzibar and Arusha.

Sat 27. Morris – Liberia

To encourage regular Bible reading and prayers, a Bible quiz and drill competition was organized. Copies of Bible notes/tracts were sent ahead of the competition to the participating Bible clubs. Thank God for about 200 children who were impacted by this program and for nine of them who accepted the Lord as their Savior. 

Sun 28. David – Congo DR

‘Builders of Happy Families’ is a group of young couples that my wife and I are mentoring. Each of the 12 couples currently in the group were counseled by us prior to their marriage. We meet regularly with them for seminars and fellowship. Thank God for grace to impact the lives of these couples. Pray for wisdom as some others are getting attracted to the group.

Mon 29. Matano (& Juddie) – Kenya

The uncle of the two Munyoyaya girls in our care called me from Adhama Village in late February to tell me how people have bewitched him. He seemed to have tried all options for deliverance but failed. Now he wants us to pray for him. He said he believed in the power of our prayer. This was the same man who bewitched me a while ago and expected me to die. Now he is requesting for prayers. Amazing! We haven’t met because of COVID-19, but I believe next time we meet, apart from prayer of deliverance, he will receive the Lord’s salvation for his soul. Please join us in praying for him.

Tue 30. Tivakudze – Zimbabwe

Leon, one of my former students who graduated two years ago has recently joined me in ministry as an apprentice. I am so thankful to God for helping him to heed God’s call for ministry. I have started studying the book of Timothy with him as I help him prepare to engage with students. Meanwhile, he has started reading the Bible with another student Leonard. Leonard received Christ during one of the campus services I led. Pray that Leon may have effective ministry.

Leon studying the Bible with Leonard - Zimbabwe

Leon studying the Bible with Leonard - Zimbabwe