AFRICA REGION
Sat 1. Mzwabantu – S. Africa
KO, 17, was chased away from his first school because of substance abuse. Fortunately, he was admitted to another school where I oversee a Bible club. When I invited him to our camp, his mother warned about his evil and embarrassing behavior. He was quiet on the first day but joined others in worship the following day. Later in the evening he asked how to receive Christ as his Savior. He prayed the sinner’s prayer there and then. Thank God for the noticeable changes that have since taken place in his life. His mother and teachers have all testified to this. He asked his mother to forgive all his misbehaviors. There is indeed no hopeless case with our Lord.
Sun 2. David – Congo DR
Continues to conduct daily Bible meditation on the local radio, Habari Njema. Despite the lockdown, thank God for many who continue to listen to the message from the word of God. Small cell groups are encouraged in homes for worship and Bible meditation.
Mon 3. Emmanuel – Borno, Nigeria
I was invited by the Youth Fellowship of Ekklesiyar Yan'uwa a Nigeria (EYN) Church, Maiduguri, to give the exposition on their annual theme, “Lord, what do you want me to do” from Acts 9:6. It was conducted on the WhatsApp handle of the Youth Fellowship. Thank God for 152 members who were on the platform.
Tue 4. Romain – Congo DR
Over 130 children received our ministry and benefited from gifts from the Samaritan Purse Organization. Despite the confinement, more than 250 people were taught in churches through the cell-based Bible study system we developed. These cells are grouped in districts. Thank God for the opportunity to minister the word of God in a difficult situation.
Wed 5. Shaka – The Gambia
We conducted Bible study with the children and teens from the various schools in which we have fellowships through our Facebook and WhatsApp platforms. The activity created opportunity for the teens and children to fellowship with each other and share their challenges during the lockdown. A student shared how the Bible study material we posted on Facebook led her mother who was only a nominal Christian to receive Christ. Thank God for He never ceases to surprise us.
Thu 6. Mathe – Congo DR
Kubuya, 22, thanked the Lord for saving his life during this period of confinement. He had experienced God’s provision in a special way. For two days, he and his family had nothing to eat. Then some ministry members who were distributing food gave them some supplies. He saw and experienced God as the one who responds to our prayers. Thank God for the opportunity to minister to the need of some people.
Fri 7. Sola – S. Kaduna, Nigeria
Conducted an online teaching session on the meaning of real love. Thank God for about 100 people who participated in the training. A participant testified, “The training helped me reflect on past mistakes, enlightening my heart to know that my life is important and needs to be loved. I lost time, opportunities, money, friends, and other things while trying to secure what I thought was love.”
Sat 8. Metsing – Lesotho
A young girl, Mafusi, 13, was the spokesperson for the children who received food parcels on May 1, 2020. She was overwhelmed by the generosity because her family was struggling financially due to the Covid-19 lockdown. In her remarks she said, “I thank the Lord for this gesture. My family was really struggling to put bread on the table. I now believe that God is alive and loves me and my family.” Thank God for the opportunity to minister to a few families.
Sun 9. Eugenio & Amelia – Mozambique
Apart from carrying out research and organizing prayer sessions as we enter into our new mission field, thank God for enabling us to share the gospel with some taxi drivers (car and motorcycle) and a Muslim woman who became our first secret disciple. Thank God also for leading us to two men of peace during our first two trips to the field. They have introduced us to key neighbors and community leaders.
Mon 10. Shina – Plateau, Nigeria
Led a team of 12 students and missionaries on an international mission outreach to Niger Republic. The trip particularly opened the eyes of the student participants to God’s mission in a different context. They had to abort the mission when they heard of the closure of the international border due to COVID-19. Thank God for granting them access back home after many hours delay on both sides of the border.
Tue 11. Marie – Congo DR
Focused much on prayers during this lockdown period. Apart from weekly general prayer sessions, she organized special sessions for women leaders, church leaders, and for social workers. Thank God for about 110 people who have been impacted by the prayer sessions.
Wed 12. Neo – S. Africa
Being under lockdown has pushed me to be creative in the way I reach out to young people. I am part of the team that shoots and publishes devotional videos on Instagram. These videos are published Monday to Friday at 10am. We also record podcasts and publish them. Thank God for the opportunity to minister to many young people through these means.
Thu 13. Christian – Sierra Leone
Has been conducting teaching sessions on radio since normal programs were aborted. Topics taught include, “How to Maintain your Relationship with God” and “Understanding 2 Chronicles 7:14.” After a radio program, he received a call from a listener who testified to how the teachings are helping her grow in faith. Thank God for the impact of His word on many like her.
Fri 14. Jackson – Tanzania
He conducted WhatsApp Value Education training sessions on Purity in June. The program focused on equipping parents to help their children live in purity and avoid a careless lifestyle. It is also hoped the children can be secure when they are left at home. Thank God for 167 parents who participated in this program.
Sat 15. Richard – Congo DR
Our Bible study groups, especially those meeting in cities and towns, have been converted to home cell groups. Each cell group consists of a maximum of 10 members. They meet for Bible meditations and prayers. These meetings are held in homes that have the capacity to host. Pray for God’s blessings on these cell groups.
Sun 16. Worldlink USA
This month we welcome Darrel Tedrow to the Worldlink Home Team in the US. Darrel will serve as Director of International Ministry. Pray that his transition from the corporate world to the ministry world will be smooth and that he will know God’s empowerment and fruitfulness.
ASIA REGION
Mon 17. John Mark – India
Organized gospel and cottage meetings in five villages and a youth program in Mangapuram village. Thank God for drawing five people to Himself. One of these, Thatli Pullaiah of Mangapuram village was living with all kinds of evil cultural beliefs. The Lord touched his heart as he listened to the gospel message. Pray that he may be grounded in his faith.
Tue 18. Suku & Jessy – India
Have continued to engage in evangelistic ministry in different villages and minister to the children in Asha Nilayam Children’s Home. Thank God for turning the heart of Ajay Kumar from idolatry to faith in Christ Jesus.
Wed 19. Chandra – India
By the grace of God, in the last three months, I have proclaimed the good news of Jesus Christ in many villages and hospitals. I distributed the gospel tract, "WAY TO GOD" to many people. Some people accepted the tract, and few did not only reject it, they opposed me. Thank God for keeping me safe and pray that the seeds sown may yield immense fruit.
Thu 20. Dhruba – Nepal
Thank God for many participants in the Bible engagement training I conducted and for some who have started engaging with the word of God in their daily devotions. Thank God also for my daughter, Ava, who passed her nursing license exam (RN) recently. Pray for wisdom as she starts to practice her profession.
Fri 21. Kiran – India
I supplied emergency food items to Koya Missionaries in July. We had thought it would be slightly easier for them in July, but the extension of lockdown meant higher cost of food and distress for them. The broad smile in the faces of these ten missionaries touched my heart. Praise God for this special provision. There are others waiting and we are trusting God to provide more.
Sat 22. Anonymous – East Asia
The discipleship program continues every week. FH has been making progress as he meets to disciple PSG. PSG in turn baptized Mr. CD in January and he continues to coach and disciple him. Thank God for the fruit of our discipleship program.
Sun 23. Jitendra – India
Our calling is to two districts each with 28 villages. All of them are very dangerous Hindu villages. They do not want us to proclaim the name of the Lord. As a team, we have managed to visit seven villages and share the gospel message through tract distribution. Thank God for three people who were recently baptized, and three house churches established.
Mon 24. Jeevakumaran – Sri Lanka
We thank God for the grace to share the word of God through our Make & Learn program for children via social media from our YouTube channel. We engage them in worship and Bible meditation through this media. Pray for God’s blessing on this program.
Tue 25. Johnson – India
Babu and his family live in Saibavalley village. Being under the curse of evil spirits, they had no peace in their family. The Lord opened Babu’s heart to the gospel message we shared with him and having received God’s salvation through Christ, he and his family are now part of the Christian fellowship in the village. Thank God for saving him and pray that he and his family may remain strong in the Lord.
Wed 26. Manori - Sri Lanka
I seize every opportunity each day to encourage people to read the Bible. We are also helping poor people during this lockdown period by giving them food items thereby sharing the love of God with them. I did three online programs for kids in our local Sinhala language. Thank God for the opportunity to minister to people despite the lockdown.
Thu 27. Vijayakumar – India
He continues to share the message of the gospel in seven villages around him and organize regular Bible study in the churches. Thank God for three people who came to faith in Christ. Thank God also for his family’s experience of God’s faithfulness and provision and for healing his daughter.
Fri 28. BT - Bible College, East Asia
Thank God for the spiritual growth we are seeing in the lives of the students in the college. Many of them are now openly sharing their weaknesses in their mentor groups and taking leadership of their “character sharing” program. Many in the junior class are also participating in this program.
Sat 29. Timothy – Sri Lanka
We conducted weekly online kids’ programs in three languages. These have given us the opportunity to talk about God in worship and in lessons. Thank God for one broken family that was healed during our online live service.
AMERICAS REGION
Sun 30. Mildred – Guatemala
I thank God that amid the pandemic that is raging worldwide, we have experienced God’s faithfulness. Through the events we organize, I am daily learning more about the Lord. I value whatever He gives more, and it allows us to share with our family. I have had time to meditate and get to know Him more. Through His word, I have experienced his strength and prayer keeps me in communication with Him.
Mon 31. Sandra – Guatemala
We have been teaching and sharing Bible lessons with a few children in the neighborhood through television and social media. The children are like sponges waiting to absorb the word of God. It is surprising that they are always aware of their class time. Pray that these children may increase daily in faith and the knowledge of our Lord.