AMERICAS REGION
Thu 1. Joe & Gloria – Colombia
Alexandra, a 13-year-old girl, was seriously depressed for lack of food and equipment for her studies. Donations from ministry supporters enabled us to assist her family with food and provide resources to help her with her studies. Thank God for her restoration and for helping her respond to the gospel message. She prayed to receive the Lord as her Savior.
Fri 2. Mildred – Guatemala
At the beginning of the year, we focused on preparing the materials for schools’ ministry for 2021 while planning to commence face-to-face classes in May. However, continued Covid-19 restrictions made this impossible. Ministering online was also limited since not all children have access to the internet. Pray for wisdom as we continue to minister to some children despite these numerous impediments. We continue to contact and train our volunteers.
Meeting with Volunteers - Guatemala
Sat 3. Sandra – Guatemala
Apart from ministering to children in schools when such a door is not closed due to Covid-19 and distribution of Christian literature, I engage in street evangelism and share the Good News of God's salvation with many who do not go to church. Pray that the message of God's love may impact the lives of all who hear it.
AFRICA REGION
Sun 4. Leonel & Ana-Maria – Mozambique
In three months, he managed to create seven discipleship groups in different locations. During the same period, 19 people came to faith in Christ. Thank God for these and pray for language proficiency (local language and English) which will assist in reaching more people.
Mon 5. Daniel – Yobe, Nigeria
He focused on leadership training during the past quarter: Advanced Leadership Training in the state, Discipleship training in Mubi, Leadership Training Conference in Yola, Leadership Training Program on three campuses, and Post-Campus Training for graduating students on two campuses. Pray that those who have received this training may use it for effective ministry to other students. Pray for the successful completion of his Post-grad Diploma in Theology this month.
Advanced Leadership Training - Yola, Nigeria
Tue 6. Elio & Rainha – Mozambique
Engages in prayer walk daily. Pray for effective mobilization of candidates for training in Church Planting. Pray for Ishmael who recently received Jesus as his Savior. As expected, Elio and Ishmael face challenges as they try to meet for discipleship. During the month of Ramadan, Ishmael committed himself to visit Elio for Bible study sessions. He was faithful to this, always calling when he was away from home and unable to come for the session. Pray for his growth. Pray also for wisdom so he and Elio may keep safe as they pursue the discipleship program.
Wed 7. Emmanuel – Borno, Nigeria
For the first time, the ministry organized her triennial conference virtually with relay centers in over 100 places across the nation. Emmanuel had three centers in his state with 1,289 participants. Thank God for 59 new believers, 33 who rededicated their lives to the Lord, and 7 who responded to the call to mission.
A National Conference Center - Maiduguri, Nigeria
Thu 8. Hannah & Philip – Ghana
Thank God for answering their prayers for the provision of potable water in the mission field. A Christian organization has offered to drill a borehole each in Lentikpa and Kidenge. Pray for successful drilling, that these may create avenues to introduce the people to the source of Living Water. Continue to pray for the provision of funds to erect worship and children centers in the villages.
Fri 9. F & E – Kenya
Pray for their ministry in schools. It has shielded them from suspicion of trying to convert Muslims and opened the door of witness to the children. Through a close working relationship with a football (soccer) team, they have been reaching out to some youth. Pray for successful ministry to these children and teens.
Sat 10. Peter – Tanzania
Thank God for his wedding to Tegemea. Pray for a God-honoring family as they unite to serve the Lord in their mission field.
Sun 11. Dennis & Jackline – Kenya
Thank God for Shukuri who was suffering from epileptic fits. Her father had taken her to Sheikhs for intervention but without success. Dennis asked her father to release her to them. He did and God heard their prayers. She was delivered and responded positively to the gospel message. She is currently going through a discipleship class. She now alternates between staying in her home and with Dennis’ family. Pray that the Lord may touch the parents so they too may soon follow the Lord. Pray that Dennis and Jackline may soon obtain the ministry’s registration certificate.
Mon 12. Abolaji – Plateau, Nigeria
He organized a one-day conference for primary school children. Of the 367 children who participated in the conference, thank God for 75 who received Jesus Christ as their Savior. A Bible quiz was organized as part of the conference to encourage the children to read their Bible daily. The three best students received prizes.
Tue 13. Matano & Juddie – Kenya
They started their mission work many years ago in Malkamansa among the Munyoyayas. It is an Islamic area. “We were forcefully ejected from the village and the school we started there (the only one in the area at the time) closed. But recently one of the boys we taught in the school and the son of the village head, called Matano and informed him of his decision to become a Christian. He also said a few other friends were ready to become Christians too. Thank God that His Word will never return to Him empty. Matano is planning to meet these young people soon. Pray for a fruitful encounter.
Wed 14. Shina – Plateau, Nigeria
He conducted leadership training in four centers, advanced leadership training for student leaders, an inductive Bible study training weekend, and a virtual discipleship conference. Thank God for impacting the lives and ministries of about 1,200 students and associates through these training programs.
Small Group at Bible Study Training - Nigeria
Thu 15. Aswell – Zambia
He visited six campus fellowships during the quarter and ministered to about 230 students during the visits. Thank God for seven students who came to faith in the Lord Jesus. Pray for their steady growth and total commitment to the Lord.
Fri 16. Morris – Liberia
Organized three day-camps with a total of 65 teens and children in attendance. Thank God for 17 participants who came to faith in Christ Jesus. One of them, Kermah, cried profusely as he repented of his past wasted years.
Sat 17. Ezechias – Rwanda
We organized life-skills training sessions for displaced people from Libya, Somalia, Eritrea, and Ethiopia, 62 refugees altogether. Although many of them are not Christians, the training allowed us to introduce them to the God of the Bible. Thank God for the opportunity this program gives to minister to non-Christians.
Sun 18. Worldlink USA
Pray for our Home Team as we begin our 2021-22 Ministry Year and continue the remarkable work the Lord has given us. Pray that we would be wise and diligent as we steward this exciting opportunity.
ASIA REGION
Mon 19. Achintha – India
We shared the gospel of our Lord with 268 people in Bagdogra, Indpur, and Fulkusma villages during the past three months. Thank God for drawing 15 people into His kingdom, for six people who were baptized, and for three churches that we have planted in these villages.
Tue 20. Timothy – Sri Lanka
In Vavuniya Manick Farm, we organized a day program with about 140 boys in attendance. The kids were victims of the Sri Lankan war. God turned us into physicians of broken hearts as we ministered spiritual healing to the boys. The theme of the program was ‘My Identity in Christ.’ Please pray that the healing the boys experienced may be permanent.
Wed 21. Baskey – India
Four people were baptized recently after receiving the Lord Jesus as their Savior. One of them, Muchiram Hemrom, had destroyed his life with alcohol. But on hearing and responding to the gospel message, the Lord brought a visible change to his life and gave him His peace. Thank God for the new life he now enjoys and pray that God may make him a witness to others around him.
Thu 22. Manori – Sri Lanka
After schools reopened, we conducted morning devotions in a girls’ school in Colombo. We thank God for giving us this opportunity because soon after, schools were closed again due to the third Covid-19 wave.
Morning Devotion – Colombo, Sri Lanka
Fri 23. Chandana – India
We thank the Lord for His protection against Covid-19 and for giving us the grace to share His Word in Bandaroole and two other villages. During the three months, we had 4 new believers and baptized 13 people. Also, 19 others are currently going through discipleship class. We thank the Lord for giving us such a great harvest of souls.
Sat 24. Anonymous – East Asia
We started a counseling program for parents. It is a 10-session program which we are running in two locations. In one location we have 8 preschool teachers and administrators, and in the other, eleven female participants. Pray that all participants may be fully prepared to minister effectively to the children in their care.
Sun 25. Evans – India
The first time I visited Khagerphari village, only four people came to listen to the testimony I shared. Thank God because now more than 30 people come to hear the Word of God. One of the people to whom we ministered in this village is a young man, Rajib, who was moving in the wrong circle and failing to prepare for his national exams. He responded to our message of God’s love and care, faced his studies, and was successful. Pray that he will continue to align with the Lord and His people.
Mon 26. Adim & Nika – India
The Missionary Training Center was officially opened on January 28. We were a little worried about the state of the new students especially because of the Covid-19 situation. Thank God, all the students came in promptly. The first three months were quite challenging as we taught, encouraged, and sought to shape them. Thank God for the progress each student is making in their knowledge of God’s Word and the English language, our communication medium.
Tue 27. Habu – India
Lakonmurmu of Nachipur suffered so much that we were in tears as we prayed for her. The Lord answered our prayers. First, she gave her life to the Lord, and He brought her release and gave her peace. Please pray that she may be strong in the Lord especially as people around her are trying to dissuade her from following the Lord Jesus.
Wed 28. Dhruba – Nepal
Thank the Lord for providing for our basic needs in the past three months. He also provided the funds needed to continue to serve children and young people in our country. Please pray for the success of the camps we hope to run this quarter.
Thu 29. Amumachar – India
My ministry is in different places in Manipur focusing on the Meitei and Chothe tribes. This quarter, more than 400 people heard the gospel message. I thank God for 20 who came to faith in the Lord Jesus and 3 who were baptized.
Fri 30. Jagadesh – India
Ujjwal had been seriously ill and had even given up hope of living. After the prayer, he started feeling better. He now joins us during our worship meetings. Please pray that he may fully commit his life to the Lord Jesus.
Sat 31. Joyderb – India
In each of the four villages where I minister, at least four people come to church to worship with us. Thank God for the impact of the gospel on the lives of many people in these villages. Some have been freed from alcoholism. Biren, who used to beat his wife and force her to work while he lazed about now goes to work and is less oppressive.