AFRICA REGION
Wed 1. David Lutete – Congo DR
Inaugurated two new school Bible clubs and a neighborhood Bible club in an area full of gangs, drugs, and many who follow traditional tribal religions and are hostile to Christianity. Pray for protection as we continue to work in this dangerous area of the city. Thank God for the success of the two bible camps we organized in December.
Thu 2. Senzo – Eswatini
The most notorious student in Nhlangano High School came to the Bible club meeting during my recent visit. He came mainly to disturb the meeting. My short message focused on the love of God, that he loves us unconditionally despite what we do. The following day, the teacher shared how my testimony touched this boy and now he has committed his life to Jesus. The whole school is amazed at the significant changes taking place in his life. Please pray that the Lord may sustain his faith and help him to be an effective witness in the school and elsewhere.
Teachers of Nhlangano praying for the Bible Club meeting – Eswatini
Fri 3. Berhanu – Ethiopia
During the Christmas season, there were different kinds of evangelistic activities organized in the schools in and around Addis Ababa. School Bible club group members shared God's Good News with fellow students and the community. Thank God for about 3000 people who heard their message resulting in 523 new believers.
Evangelism Training – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Sat 4. Metsing – Lesotho
Thank God for the success of the end-of-year camps organized, one for youth in Butha-Buthe, and the other in Maseru for children. A tertiary conference was also organized for associates and tertiary students. These gatherings and group counseling sessions were held at Lesotho College of Education to help students deal with their anxieties. The lives of 334 youths and children were touched. Ten of them came to faith in Jesus Christ.
Sun 5. Apollinaire - Rwanda
He was the guest speaker at the evangelistic crusade organized by Kibungo Anglican Church. The crusade drew 38 people into God’s kingdom. He also led the ministry’s evangelistic missions to two cities where the group members shared the gospel message that led to the conversion of 85 people and the baptism of 186 people. Thank God for the multitude that he is drawing to himself.
Mon 6. Richard – Congo DR
At the Gobari Bible Camp, a 22-year-old man came to us with a bottle of olive oil, a small bottle of ‘blessed water’, and a small notebook containing prayers. He had kept the items as protective charms, but he finds he still falls victim to the threats and attacks of wizards. Having heard the teachings in the camp, he acknowledged Jesus as his savior and the only protection he needs. We destroyed these objects and committed him to God in prayer. He returned home a happy man. Thanks to Jesus for his intervention in his life.
Tue 7. Ashcroft – The Gambia
At our back-to-school talent show, Christian students invited their Muslim friends for a display of their talents. We proclaimed the gospel message and challenged participants to receive Christ’s salvation. Thank God for the six participants who responded to our message. One of them was a girl whose parents worshipped idols and had a shrine in their house. Please pray that God may sustain her faith and make her an effective witness in her family.
Wed 8. Neo – South Africa
Thank God for the success of the camp that was organized for Grades 3 to 6 children. The focus was on the call of God. To encourage the children to have a regular time of meditation on God’s word, a quiz competition was conducted. Thank God for the impact of these programs on the children. Six of them openly received the Lord into their hearts.
Camp – South Africa
Thu 9. Aboudou – Togo
We proclaimed the Gospel message in our neighborhood using the megaphone. We also engaged in door-to-door witnessing. We praise the Lord for drawing 30 people to himself. An idol-worshipping family of 6 was among the new believers. Pray that all may be firmly rooted in their faith.
Fri 10. Patrick – Uganda
We reached 728 students during the life-skills workshop sessions in 3 schools. Thank God for impacting the children’s lives and for 280 of them who gave their lives to Jesus. We also visited the prison twice during the quarter. A total of 1,511 inmates received leadership and life-skills training and 12 of them came to faith in Jesus. 78 prison wardens participated in our leadership training program. Thank God for opening doors of ministry in this institution
Life-skills Ministry – Gombe High School, Uganda
Sat 11. Bereket – Ethiopia
Thank God for the opportunity given to preach and teach God’s word at the conference in Yirgalem. I also co-facilitated the conference for youth and students in Wondogenet. Eleven people experienced the Lord’s salvation at the conferences.
Sun 12. Jacob – Plateau, Nigeria
Through an outreach called Morning Cry, I share the Gospel between 5 AM and 6 AM using a megaphone and one-on-one evangelism. Many have responded to receiving Christ as their savior. We had 63 new believers in the last quarter. Some also came seeking prayer. Addiction to alcohol and cigarette has not allowed David, a father of four, to focus on his spiritual and family life. Thank God for changes that are taking place in his life in response to the gospel message. Pray for total deliverance from the shackles of the devil.
Mon 13. John – Kenya
We organized women’s and men’s seminars for two days. On the third day, we had a couples meeting. We also had a youth conference for three days. On the first day, we went out for door-to-door evangelism and three people gave their lives to Christ. That night, we showed the Jesus film and five others responded to the call for salvation. Thank God for his blessings on the various evangelistic efforts.
Tue 14. Victor & Rehab – Cote d’Ivoire
During our outreach and mobilization seminar, we saw people make commitments to honor the Lord and participate in missions. It was encouraging to see pastors who have been in ministry for many years questioning themselves after listening to the message on missions. Some publicly repented of their failure to invest time and resources in advancing the mission work. Pray that this will lead to more support for the mission in our area.
Wed 15. Robert – Cameroun
He and his team have just established a church in Pina in the Mayo Oulo district in the north of Cameroon. Pray that God may draw more people into the congregation. Thank God for a Muslim village chief who, with his 7 wives and children, accepted Jesus Christ. Robert recently got engaged. Pray for God’s provision as he prepares for his wedding.
First worship service in Pina, Cameroun
Thu 16. Worldlink USA
Thank God for the many people that he has led to partner prayerfully and financially with Worldlink. Pray that he would provide more and more prayers and givers so that we can reach more and more unreached people.
ASIA REGION
Fri 17. Elizabeth – India
God is helping me to continue to share the Gospel message even after the death of my husband. Thank him for his faithfulness in keeping watch over me and my children and the grace to stand strong and face all challenges coming our way. About 400 people heard the Gospel message we proclaimed in six villages. Thank God for two people who were baptized.
Sat 18. Arjun – Nepal
Shyam was a drunkard, and his marriage was in jeopardy. He was bankrupt and unable to pay his rent. Since he came to faith in Jesus, his life has been transformed. He has now turned to work in agriculture and produces enough crops to meet his needs. He is also actively sharing the Gospel message. He is ever grateful to God for turning his life around. Please pray for the salvation of his eldest son.
Sun 19. Lai & Jeru – India
Thank God for the safe arrival of our first child, a boy, and for the joy he has brought into our family. Thank God also for 19 missionaries who completed their training in December and are now on the mission field. Pray for protection and fruitful ministry.
Mon 20. Abishek – Pakistan
We have been ministering in Ananthavaram and Mylavaram for the past four years. Our church is located among the Banjara tribe. The families are orthodox traditional Hindus. Join us in praying that God may establish His kingdom among them. Thank God for many who have been baptized and for the growth the church is experiencing.
Tue 21. Jeevakuraman – Sri Lanka
Conducted ministry in the Sabaragamuwa region in Sri Lanka and ministered to 105 children and teens. Twenty of the teens who came from non-Christian backgrounds confirmed to the Pastor that their parents were interested in coming to church. Pray that this will become a reality. Thank God for 50 youths and children who came to faith in the Lord during the quarter.
Ministry in Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka
Wed 22. Yohanu – India
Thank God for drawing Thatti Suresh to himself. He was an idol worshipper from birth and addicted to alcohol. God, in his love, touched his heart as we prayed and shared the Gospel message with him. He accepted Christ and is now following him closely. Kindly uphold him in your prayers.
Thu 23. Dhruba – Nepal
Sabitra had heard about Jesus Christ and Christianity, but she was never serious about knowing God. A friend introduced her and her husband to us. My wife and I visited them and shared the gospel with them. They showed interest in knowing more about Jesus and began to come to church. They are growing in their understanding and drawing closer to Christ. Please pray that they may soon come to full knowledge of the savior
Fri 24. D. Paul – India
We continue to share the Gospel in Thandu and four other villages. Thank God for five people who came to faith in Christ in the past quarter. Thank God also for the involvement of my wife and children in the ministry. Please pray for the spiritual growth of our members and the successful implementation of all the programs planned for this year.
Sat 25. Khalid – Pakistan
He conducted outreach to some schools where he shared the Gospel message with the pupils. He also organized Christmas Rallies in Lahore and conducted Vacation Bible School in a few churches. Thank God for 645 children who heard God’s word and for four who came to faith in the Lord Jesus.
Sun 26. Timothy – Sri Lanka
I ministered to 190 people at Siloam Rehabilitation Centre, Dalupo. 80% of the participants in this program were from non-Christian backgrounds. A children’s program was also organized in Kotagala, a plantation community. About 130 children were in attendance. Pray that these ministries may continue to draw many children to the Lord especially those from Buddhist backgrounds.
Siloam Rehabilitation Center, Sri Lanka
Mon 27. EIM – India
One of our missionaries, SH in Uttar Pradesh was arrested by the police and has yet to be released. Kindly pray for him and the church members that they may be encouraged by Holy Spirit and that none would turn back from the faith but be willing to lay down their lives for Christ.
Tue 28. Johnson – India
Thank God for opening the door of ministry in a new village, Gatamalla. We prayed and fasted there. Pray that the ministry in this village will be fruitful. Thank God for drawing Darmayya and Amallama into his Kingdom. Following his new birth, Darmayya was delivered from the evil spirits that had tormented him for many years.
Thu 29. Anonymous – East Asia
We have encountered different health challenges over the months, but God has seen us through them. The wife of one of the field workers had to be hospitalized last year for several days but she got well and is now pregnant with their first child. Thank God also for the academic success of our children and for four of them who received scholarships to further their studies at university.
Fri 30. Krupamma – India
We engaged in house-to-house witnessing and shared the Gospel with patients during our visits to the hospitals. Thank God for blessing our ministry over the last quarter with four new believers. One of them, brother R of Bhimavaranas village, was from a Hindu background. He is now an active church member. We thank God for his intervention in his life. Please pray also for my younger brother’s salvation.
Sat 31. Moody – India
Thank God for a new family that has started coming to church. Pray that they may be established in their faith and that their fellowship with us may be rich. Thank God also for the success of the youth program and women's conference we organized.