AFRICA REGION
Wed 1. Matano & Juddie – Kenya
Mobilized 26 pastors in Garissa for a 5-day mission outreach to Nzeluni. They ministered to 1,250 people and welcomed 340 new believers into God’s kingdom. One of the new believers, linked Matano up with a network of his peers. He said, “I am not alone. There are many more who should hear this message.” Thank God for the enthusiasm of this young man and pray that the Lord may uphold him as he fervently serves Him.
Mobilizing Pastors for Nzeluni Outreach - Kenya
Thu 2. Sylvain – Congo DR
At the beginning of this year, we lost André, a brother who dedicated his life to the ministry among children in Bateke. During the period of his sickness, he stayed with his older brother. We went on a few occasions to visit him there. During our visit, he urged us to take care of his brother's children as well. After his death, we started inviting these kids to the Bible club meetings. As the kids got used to our activities, they suggested we start a club in their home. On Thursday, May 27, a club was born there and children from the neighborhood started coming to hear about Jesus from the Bible. We thank the Lord for this new group. We are welcoming an increased number of children at each meeting. To God alone be the glory!
Fri 3. Sebastian & Pauline - Cote d’Ivoire
He focused on training during the quarter. He took 30 people through discipleship training in Bouake, conducted training for cell group missionaries, and edification seminar for members of a local church. During these trainings, three people came to faith in our Lord. Thank God for such rewarding fruit.
Sat 4. Leonel & Ana-Maria – Mozambique
Leonel met a young man whose mother asked him to marry her, but he refused. In response, she used witchcraft, and the young man fell seriously ill. He accepted the Lord as his savior when Leonel shared the gospel with him. Leonel then prayed for his healing, and he was totally delivered. Uphold both Leonel and this young man in prayers. Pray that the victory he has received may be permanent. Pray also for the mother’s deliverance.
Sun 5. Sidy & Emily – Senegal
Pray for Emily’s effective ministry to the women in the neighborhood. She offers them training and organizes prayer sessions for them. Sidy recently baptized eight new believers in Karang. Thank God for revealing himself to them. Pray that the Lord may raise a staff to lead the ministry in this area. Thank God for a teacher who was recently posted to the area and who is overseeing the ministry in the interim.
Baptism in Karang – Senegal
Mon 6. Sibongele – South Africa
After the funeral of her mother, who died of Covid-19, she too tested positive to the virus. Thank God that her symptoms were mild. Pray for complete recovery. Pray also for her elder sister who is finding it difficult to cope with the sudden death of their mother. Pray that the Lord may lead as they seek help for her.
Tue 7. Yinka – Nigeria
She completed three months of sick leave and has resumed work in Benin Republic to help facilitate her full recovery. She will engage in church planting and training of women. Pray for her full recovery and a fruitful ministry in Benin. Pray also for her children who remain in schools in Nigeria. Pray for peace of heart for the entire family.
Wed 8. Victor & Rahab – Cote d’Ivoire
Their local church suspended Sunday services throughout May and devoted the worship time to sharing the Good News in their neighborhood. Thank God for such flexibility and for many people who were led to faith in the Lord Jesus.
Thu 9. Dennis and Janet – Kenya
Visited several homes and shared the gospel message with as many as would want to listen. Thank God for two people who received the Lord’s offer of salvation. Thank God also for 30 children who were enrolled in Grade 1. Pray for effective ministry to these little children so they may experience Christ’s love in their formative years.
Singing and Playing Time in the Waata School - Kenya
Fri 10. Jackson – Tanzania
We organized two children’s camps, one in Morogoro and the other in Tabata. We ministered to about 500 children in both camps. Milka, 14, was in the Morogoro camp. After one of the sessions, she received Jesus as her personal savior and following special ministry, was delivered from the evil spirit that had tormented her for over two years. Thank God for his intervention in her life and for the salvation of 83 other campers.
Sat 11. Berhanu – Ethiopia
Organized training for children ministry coordinators and Sunday school teachers from 25 towns mostly located in areas affected by political conflicts. Pray for peace in this area and grace to put the training that participants received to fruitful use. Pray also for plans to train more teachers in the West of the country. He recently met with church leaders there to discuss how to affect this.
Sun 12. Hellen & Wycliffe – Kenya
Our health is a testimony that God answered all the prayers you prayed for us when I had a diabetic health scare. It was a very difficult three months for us. I had to be checking my blood sugar level daily and inject myself with insulin. I also lost my sight during the period. Praise be to our Lord for miraculously restoring my health. The doctor did a rerun of the necessary tests after 4 months and I was declared diabetic free. My sugar level has been normal since then.
Mon 13. Neo – South Africa
Ministry has been on-off, schools open one day but closed the following day due to the third Covid-19 wave. Unfortunately, many are getting fed up with online fellowship. They want to meet face-to-face, greet, and embrace one another. Pray for the end of Covid-19 especially in Southern Africa. Neo was able to conduct an Adventure camp in April. There were 40 kids and 14 leaders. They also had a 3-day holiday club in the Kenosis community. Thank God for six new believers during camps.
Discussion Group at Camp – South Africa
Tue 14. Bereket – Ethiopia
We have been preaching the gospel on the streets in different parts of the city. The Lord stretched forth his powerful arm and the kingdom of Satan was shaken. God brought 210 new souls into his kingdom and 70 of them have started attending discipleship class in the local church. One of these, Kennedy, was delivered from demonic oppression and various forms of addiction. Thank God for his intervention in the lives of these people.
Wed 15. Hannah & Philip – Ghana
Join them in praying for God’s provision for the following projects: Completion of a worship center and mission base in Kanakulai and construction of same in Kabeche and for provision of equipment for sports evangelism in each of the five stations in which they are ministering.
Thu 16. Worldlink USA
Praise God for the hundreds of people who sacrificially donate to allow us to serve the Lord and empower indigenous missionary partners to reach people with the gospel and see them taught to follow Christ.
ASIA REGION
Fri 17. Hopeson – India
In the last two months, I visited four villages where I preached about a dozen times. I also preached every Sunday online due to the pandemic. I minister to about 25 people every Sunday and have preached to more than 500 people in the last two months. Thank God for giving me the opportunity to share his word with many people. Pray for fruit among them.
Sat 18. Pao & Chingboi – India
We have been mnistering to the children in their home, teaching them both academic and spiritual lessons. Please pray that each child may grow to love the Lord and be successful in their schoolwork.
Children in Class - India
Sun 19. Paulson – India
We continue to gather for worship on Sundays and hold cottage meetings every week. In December, we visited the villages of church members, sang songs proclaiming the birth of Jesus and preached on the streets. Please pray for provision of a worship center. Paulson’s home where the church currently gathers is grossly inadequate to host all members.
Mon 20. Anonymous – East Asia
The team baptized two new converts on April 20. The two are from idolatrous backgrounds. In all, five new believers were baptized during the first half of the year. Thank God for these new believers. Pray for their consistent growth in the faith as they undergo discipleship training.
Tue 21. Punshi & Ritu – India
I continue to share the gospel message in Ithing village and on Karang Island. Over 350 people heard the gospel message in the past quarter. Following the ministry on Karang island in March, six people received the Lord as their Savior. Thank God for blessing our ministry richly.
Wed 22. Rufus – India
I have the responsibility to mentor seven pastors. Pray for grace and wisdom to do this faithfully. Thank God for one of them who recently baptized two new believers. Thank God also for the salvation of my daughter and a young boy. Both were also recently baptized.
Thu 23. Dhruba – Nepal
Gyani found our ministry’s devotional guide very helpful in understanding God's word. She wanted her friends to also benefit from the guide, so she purchased a few more copies for them. She was not satisfied with this, so she began to make audio recordings of the guide to send to her other friends to encourage them to meditate on God's word daily. Please pray that her efforts may yield fruit for God’s kingdom.
Fri 24. Selvan & Janqcy – India
Thank God because in spite of Covid-19, church activities including Sunday worship service and midweek programs are going on well. I have started visiting a new village which is fifteen kilometres away from my hometown. Pray for effective ministry in the new village.
Sat 25. Ratan & Rose – India
Organized a four-day gospel camp on Karang island. Thank God for 10 students who received the Lord. Thank God also for the dedication of most of the young people in Karang and Bishnupur Churches to the service of Lord. Pray that their faith may be strengthened so they may bear much fruit among their peers.
Sun 26. Shusila – India
We organized a one-day women’s program last February where I was the main speaker. Thank God for many who received his blessings during the program. I recently lost my father to Covid-19. Please pray for comfort for my family and healing for my husband. He is receiving treatment for liver and heart disease.
Mon 27. Soibam – India
Started a new ministry in Salankonjin village. There is no church there. About 230 people heard the Gospel message. Thank God for Soibam’s parents who received the Lord Jesus as their savior and were recently baptized. Pray that they may grow in their faith. Pray also for abundant blessing on the ministry in Salankonjin.
Tue 28. Timothy & Roshani – India
Organized a one-day special zoom gathering for kids. About 32 children attended the event. It was a new experience for all participants. The program includes praise and worship, story time, meditation, and arts and crafts. Thank God for giving the opportunity to share the gospel message with the kids in a contemporary way.
Wed 29. Somendra & Naomi – India
Mr. Neta who is one of our church members has always claimed to be a Christian. His lifestyle was however short of that of a believer. After attending the 4-day youth camp in Karang, he surrendered his life to the Lord. Thank God for revealing himself to him in a clear way.
Thu 30. Solomon – India
All of us in the church along with some pastors recently went on gospel tract distribution in a nearby village. Many people received the tracts and asked us to pray for them. I am paying follow-up visits to this village and pray that God will help us to start a prayer cell there soon.