January 2022 Prayerlink
Sat 1. Abolaji – Plateau, Nigeria
Visited and ministered to the students in two secondary and two post-secondary institutions. More than 1,700 youth heard the gospel message at the meetings. The final-year students of Ramat Polytechnic, in Maiduguri also organized three-day evangelistic meetings during which he ministered. The average attendance was 320 per day. Thank God for 167 students who came to faith in Christ during the visits and 28 others at the three-day program.
Sun 2. Patrick – Kenya
Patrick’s trainings aim at envisioning and equipping ordinary Christians who live/work in the context of Muslims to make disciples among the Muslims. In 2021, training was conducted in two centers each in Kenya and Tanzania. Patrick plans to run the trainings in several places this year for teachers, Muslim children care givers, in Southern Tanzania, and in Zanzibar and Pemba Islands. A reconnaissance trip to northern Chad is also planned to explore the need and see the possibility of future training teams in the region. Please pray for God’s abundant blessings on these programs and safety on the various journeys.
Mon 3. Shina – Plateau, Nigeria
He led a team of staff and students on follow-up visits to three villages (Filiya, Pilgani, and Jimbim) where they conducted outreaches earlier in the year. The purpose of these visits was to encourage the new converts from the outreaches. In Filiya, they visited the converts in their homes and gave them gifts. In Pilgani, they worshipped with the local church and gave Bibles to some new converts while a small Bible study group was inaugurated in Jimbim and handed over to the local pastor. Pray that the Lord may keep these new believers faithful despite the trials and tribulations they are facing and will continue to face.
Tue 4. Kepran – Mali
He and his team visited and prayed for the sick, engaged in one-on-one evangelism, and screened the Jesus film. He has also continued to disciple new believers. Thank God for three people who came to faith in the Lord during the quarter and one who rededicated his life to the Lord.
Discipleship Class – Mali
Wed 5. Tivakudze – Zimbabwe
Thank God for Takudzwa who has joined the ministry and is training as an apprentice. He is a student at Manicaland State University and became interested in ministry after reading the Bible together with Tivakudze during initial lockdown. His passion grew and is now so excited to be serving alongside Tivakudze.
Thu 6. Irmiya – Nasarawa, Nigeria
He and his wife along with the children led in a one-day conference where 89 students gathered to listen to them proclaim the gospel message. Thank God for 27 of the students who made decisions to follow Christ Jesus. It was a fulfilling time for him and his family. He is also thanking God for a new well provided for the mission house and for healing his son who was hospitalized for some days. His wife had to take her sessional exams in the hospital. Thank God, she performed excellently.
Fri 7. Bereket – Ethiopia
Thank God for the inauguration of a “couples covenant” group recently. They engage in Bible study every Sunday to help couples grow in their faith and love for one another. Pray that the Lord may draw each of these couples closer to himself and to each other.
Part of the Couple’s Group - Ethiopia
Sat 8. Matano & Juddie – Kenya
Conducted Mission Mobilization training in three institutes: Garissa University, Garissa Teachers’ College, and the Medical Training College. They also mobilized over 200 students drawn from these colleges and North-East Polytechnic for a prayer walk around Garissa. Thank God for opening doors of ministry in three new villages: Sombo, Vango, and Katumba. Pray for fruitful ministry in each village.
Sun 9. Kiki – Benin
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, we were unable to organize this year’s camp. However, we still organized the planned second training for 93 camp leaders. They all agreed to organize activities based on the theme of the camp for the children in their different churches. Pray that through these mini camps, many more children will be reached for Christ.
Group Discussion at Camp Leaders’ Training - Benin
Mon 10. Marie-Therese - Rwanda
Organized training for Sunday School teachers in Karongi. Thank God for 84 teachers from 49 churches who participated in the training. She prepares daily Bible lessons which she sends to parents’ mobile phones. Since many children have not been going to church due to lockdown, parents are urged to teach these lessons to their children. Pray that parents may faithfully use these lessons to minister to their children.
Tue 11. James – North Central, Nigeria
Co-facilitated a rally for Secondary School students. Despite the difficulties encountered due to Covid onslaught, 574 students and 34 patrons/matrons participated in the program. The Lord also drew 147 students into his kingdom while 178 others rededicated their lives to Him. Thank God for these fruits.
Wed 12. Hannah & Philip – Ghana
Thank God for AMT, an elderly woman, who recently came to faith and joined the church in Kanakulai and for ADZ, a widow, who also received the Lord at their house church meeting. Pray for grace and boldness to maintain their confession of Christ in a hostile environment. Pray for FNL mission group in Accra that is planning an outreach visit to their field this Christmas. They are hoping to raise funds to both erect a worship center and pray for their trip. Pray for favor for them.
Thu 13. Jean-Baptiste – Rwanda
At the invitation of the Forum of Churches in the West of the country, he led the ministry group to conduct training for 90 pastors and Sunday School teachers in Rubavu and Nyabihu. Thank God for 36 of them who have offered to volunteer with the ministry. Pray for them and for Claude who has offered to visit once a month to strengthen the emerging workers.
Fri 14. Berhanu - Ethiopia
Has met with some Eritrean Christians and church leaders to see how the ministry can help with student ministry back in Eritrea. Consultation continues. Pray for the Christians in Eritrea who are undergoing serious persecution. Fifteen Christians were recently re-arrested and taken to the maximum-security prison in the capital Asmara following raids on their homes. All had been previously imprisoned for their faith. Most had served between five and six years, but some had endured 16 years of incarceration until being freed in September 2020 as part of anti-Covid-19 measures.
Sat 15. Phumlani – South Africa
Conducted prayer sessions for students in three Colleges. The events offered the team the opportunity to share God's Word with the students as they faced various levels of exams. Thank God for 28 students who came to faith in Christ during the program.
Esikhawini College Prayers – South Africa
Sun 16. Worldlink USA
Praise God for the remarkable blessing He brought as a result of the 2021 Year-End Campaign that left us poised to grow our missionary team to 1,000!
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Mon 17. Raja Ram – India
Has been ministering in three villages and is now ready to take on another village, Nirahan. Thank God for four people who received the Lord’s salvation in the past quarter and were baptized. Persecution in the area has intensified. He and his wife have received threats to their lives. Please pray for courage and God’s protection as they continue to proclaim the gospel message.
Tue 18. Ruth – Pakistan
I prepared Urdu daily devotion notes for the last two quarters, organized the production, and dispatched them to our subscribers. Thank God for testimonies of the blessings and spiritual help that many families and individuals are receiving as they use these devotional notes. All together we have sent out over 2,800 copies.
Wed 19. Manku – India
In 2013, my wife was suffering with evil spirits and demon possession. I took her to many healers and made sacrifices in various temples to no avail. My brother told me about Jesus, but I did not care about Him. When doctors gave my wife only one week to live, I decided to try Jesus. I prayed that he forgives my sins. He gave me peace and in just one night, delivered my wife. I have dedicated my life to serve Christ. My goal for the next five years is to reach out to all 79 villages in Chhattisgarh. Pray for grace to remain faithful to my calling.
Thu 20. Charles – Pakistan
Organized Sunday School Teachers’ Training. Thank God for His intervention in the life of a woman and her daughter. They took poison due to the financial problem they were facing. I visited to minister to the family and to pray with them. God intervened in their situation, saved their lives, and drew them to Himself. Pray that they may continue to wholly trust in the Lord.
Small Group at Sunday School Teachers’ Training - Pakistan
Fri 21. Ratan – India
Miss Devi was under the oppression of the devil. She dedicated her life to the Lord and following the prayer of the saints, God delivered her totally. Thank God for His intervention in her life. Please pray also for my father and younger sister who are still living in darkness.
Sat 22. Jeevakumaran – Sri Lanka
Thank God for the growth of our online ministry which has become the main means of ministering during this unprecedented period of lockdown. Thank God also for new churches and leaders who are also connecting with us. When the country situation gets normal, we hope we can continue to connect with new children in various parts of the country.
Sun 23. Singh – India
We meet for worship and fellowship each Sunday in Kumbi Haotak village where I live and minister. We also reach out to nearby Salankonjin village and Karang Island. Thank God for about 200 people who heard the gospel message in the past quarter and for two families who came to the saving knowledge of Christ and declared their faith publicly through baptism.
Mon 24. Daud – Pakistan
Facilitated short Vacation Bible Schools and children club meetings, visited boys and girls boarding houses, and conducted Teacher’s meetings in schools and hostels. Thank God for over 2,000 people who participated in these and other programs and for 10 new believers. Thank God also for noticeable impact of the Word of God in the lives of children, young people, and families.
Small Group at Sunday School Teachers’ Training - Pakistan
Tue 25. Deenesh – India
My father was a witch doctor and priest, and I was his assistant. Every day we welcomed many people who came for treatment and brought animals for sacrifice. I, however, noticed that they lacked peace, and many were not even healed. Then, I too fell ill. My father tried to heal me without success. But when Pastor Singh told me about Jesus and prayed for me, God delivered me. I left idolatry and followed Christ, the true deliverer. I never went to school, but God has enabled me to read the Bible, become a preacher of His Word, and now leading a small congregation in my own village. Please pray for grace to remain faithful to the Lord.
Wed 26. Anonymous – Cambodia
Thank God for helping us plant a church in our community despite the pandemic. We hope this church will become a center from where we will train church planters and send them out to plant churches in different parts of our country and even beyond. Please pray for my wife’s father who has been diagnosed with stage-4 cancer and is currently undergoing chemotherapy.
Thu 27. Surjo – India
While preaching at the roadside in Charangpat, some who came later to join us insisted that we repeat our message from the beginning so they too can understand the entire gospel message. Thank God for such desire in the hearts of the people. Pray that many more will eagerly receive the message and turn their lives over to the Lord.
Fri 28. Surchila Devi – India
I was the main speaker at the one-day women’s program organized in my church last February. Many participants were blessed and rededicated their lives to the Lord. Pray for my family as we mourn the loss of our father to Covid.
Sat 29. TT & UN – Vietnam
Covid outbreak has hit our country hard and especially our city. Many church members including our family have been variously affected. Our church has not been able to gather for fellowship for almost a year. Thank God that we can still share the gospel message through caring for the needy and for blessing us with six new believers. Thank God also for grace to fellowship using Zoom and Zalo (a Vietnam App).
Sun 30. Nectu – India
Despite Covid and its impact on our society, I thank God for opening the door of ministry to some children and for three of them who accepted the Lord Jesus as their Savior. Pray that the seed sown may yield eternal fruit in the lives of the other children. Pray also that the parents too may come to faith in our Lord.
Mon 31. Suraj – India
Thank God for delivering Miss Echan from the evil spirit that has troubled her since childhood. She is now very active sharing the gospel message with people around her. Pray for effective mentoring to guide Premchand as he follows through on his decision to serve the Lord fully after his Grade 12 studies. He was recently baptized after receiving the Lord as his Savior.