Tue 1. Worldlink UK
We are currently presenting a virtual vision event to share our testimony of 20 years of empowering indigenous missionaries for ministry and the inspiring vision the Lord has given us for the future of the ministry. Thank God for the first presentation that was held last night. Pray for the success of today’s presentation at noon and the last session on Thursday at 7pm GMT.
Wed 2. Dickens – Uganda
Visited some churches and ministered to their congregations. Also conducted virtual Bible study trainings for youth leaders and shared God’s word on the radio. In all, Dickens ministered to about 2,000 people with 7 expressing their faith in Jesus Christ. With the renewed hope of opening schools after almost 2 years of Covid shutdown, please pray for various plans to re-engage with the children. Especially training of teachers and youth facilitators who will help rebuild and motivate the young people, many of whom are thinking of abandoning school altogether.
Thu 3. Sidy & Emilie – Senegal
Sidy lost his younger sister on December 29 leaving six children behind. On January 15 a nephew also died in a traffic accident. Upon returning from the funerals in the village, they received their landlord’s quit notice. He claims he wants to refurbish the building, but a normal excuse to increase the rental fee. Please pray for peace and comfort for the family and direction regarding their accommodation.
Fri 4. Kepran & Rahab – Mali
Organized evangelistic outreach which included the screening of the Jesus film. Also held prayer sessions especially for sick people. God drew six people into His kingdom. One of the new believers, brought all her idols which were burnt. Thank God for convicting her and saving her life.
Sat 5. Anastancia – Mozambique
She is leading a small house church of ten people from Muani, Makwe, and Maconde tribes and a group of six people in Discovery Bible study as she continues to build relationships with the Muani women. Thank God for three people who came to faith during the quarter. Please continue to pray that the relationship building will soon yield the fruit of effective ministry among the women and children.
Sun 6. Bereket – Ethiopia
Ministered to about 1,000 student leaders and teens during training and teaching visits to five cities. Thank God for 48 people who came to faith in the Lord Jesus. One of these is Selamawit, an orphan who is disabled. Pray for grace and wisdom for Bereket as he seeks to provide effective and holistic discipleship for her.
New Believers at Training, Ethiopia
Mon 7. Eugenio & Victorina – Mozambique
They recently experienced a terrorist attack in their area. God, by His grace, used fellow Christians to ensure their safety. They prayed, provided aid, and supported family members by putting them in safe places. Thank God for His intervention. They are ministering among Muslims and are therefore at risk of such attacks. Pray for God’s continuous protection.
Tue 8. Ezechias – Rwanda
Apart from preaching to about 400 students at a Rwandan university, he focused on equipping the students for ministry through different trainings: SPARK program for 563 trainers and facilitators, “Cultivate”, a 12-month program which seeks to give 6 university students professional skills and knowledge in Children and youth ministries, and “Lead Today”, leadership training program for 187 teenagers. Pray that all participants may use the knowledge gained for effective ministry to others.
Wed 9. Frederick & Emilie – Kenya
Thank God for the opportunity to reach out to close to 200 children at Qumbi Academy. We are interacting with them daily and planting the seed of the Gospel in their lives. We are preaching the message and trusting the Lord that a generation that is conscious of the saving power of Jesus Christ is being raised.
Thu 10. Nelito & Amelia – Mozambique
Focused on discipleship during the quarter. Of the 67 who commenced the classes, only 40 graduated. Pray that they may be effective witnesses for our Savior in their neighborhoods. Thank God for one of the disciples who was into prostitution before starting the course. She has since turned away from this evil trade.
Discipleship Graduates – Mozambique
Fri 11. Elijah – Kebbi, Nigeria
Conducted Life Outreach, a one-week annual evangelistic outreach, to students at a polytechnic institute. The program included social response, Bible study, drama, preaching of God’s word and one-on-one evangelism. Thank God for about 100 students who participated in the outreach and for 20 students who rededicated their lives to the Lord.
Sat 12. Shina – Plateau, Nigeria
He led a group of students to return to a nearby city to consolidate the ministry they conducted a while ago. They engaged in one-on-one evangelism on Christmas Day and held a film show in the evening. Thank God for 12 people who gave their lives to Christ after the film show. They worshiped with the villagers on Sunday morning before departing in the afternoon.
Christmas Day Outreach – Nigeria
Sun 13. Hellen & Wycliffe – Kenya
The family experienced a spiritual retaliatory attack on their son while Wycliffe was on mission among the Hadzabes in Tanzania in December. The boy was, for many days, in serious pain and could neither walk nor use his hands. Thank God for the heartfelt prayers of their Christian community. The Lord intervened and delivered the little boy. Wycliffe had started wondering how to cope with a disabled child.
Mon 14. Sali & Delphine – Cameroon
From November to January, we took the gospel message to the following villages: Mbolom, Luggerewa, Yamusala, Langi Kondong, Houla, and Sarklaya. About 3,000 people heard the message and we thank God for drawing 733 people into His family. One of them was a Muslim man and his three wives. Thank God for the mighty work He is doing in the lives of people.
Tue 15. Matano & Juddie – Kenya
We organized campus outreach in one of the campuses in a predominantly Islamic area. We used community services to create an opening for sharing the gospel. Over 150 students heard our message and 35 of them accepted Christ’s offer of salvation. Thank God for them and for 50 others who rededicated their lives to the Lord.
Wed 16. Worldlink USA
Pray that each donor and prayer partner in the US and UK would understand the impact of their participation and be motivated to continue, or even grow, their commitment to ministry through Worldlink.
Thu 17. Villa – Cambodia
Even though we could not gather as a group because of Covid, I was able to visit individual families in their homes, to pray and share the gospel message with them. Pray that the message delivered to them may bear fruit in the lives of those who heard it.
Fri 18. Alochana – India
Vishal almost committed suicide following the loss of his wife. He heard the word of God and received the courage to face life. He now visits the church regularly. Pray that he may come to faith in the Lord Jesus.
Sat 19. Dhruba – Nepal
Although my nephew Ashish is from a Christian family, he has been misled by some cult members. Currently, however, he is staying with us and attends church services regularly. Please pray that he may understand the gospel clearly and follow Jesus. Pray also for Safal, another nephew, who comes regularly to church but is influenced by his Hindu relatives. Please pray that he too will soon follow Jesus.
Sun 20. Joseph – India
Thank God for answering my prayer for my niece’s family. I have been praying for their salvation for a while. They recently accepted the Lord as their Savior and were baptized. Pray that they may grow in their faith and in the knowledge of the word of God.
Mon 21. Samol – Cambodia
I engage in regular house visits, teaching and exhorting in the church and teaching farming in the community. Pray that the Lord may bless these ministries and draw many into His kingdom.
Tue 22. Amar – Bhutan
Our country is badly affected by the pandemic, many losing loved ones. Amid this, we thank the Lord for protecting us. One member of our Fellowship was forced to return to the old religion, but a few new people have accepted the Lord. Recently we baptized a couple who accepted the Lord. We had to do it in the night, but God was with us.
Wed 23. John – India
Conducted gospel meetings in a rural area in which 150 people participated. Also, thank God for two who received the Lord Jesus as their personal Savior during a cottage prayer gathering we organized, and for a new church which was recently started in Madhira Thanda.
Thu 24. Benjamin – Pakistan
The restriction due to Covid notwithstanding, the Lord opened the door of ministry for us among the children. We shared the message of His love with 120 children. Thank God for 11 children who responded to our message. Pray for effective follow-up. Thank God for provision of a new motorbike.
Fri 25. Bhuban – India
I continue to share the Good News of our Lord Jesus in a local village. Thank God for 24 people who came to faith in Christ during the quarter and 12 people who were baptized. It takes courage and conviction to openly declare for the Lord in our situation. Pray that they all may remain strong in Him.
Sat 26. Anonymous – East Asia
Thank God for four people who were baptized in January. Most of them came from the AD tribe. It isn’t easy to win over the AD people. They have very strong traditions and customs. They reject outsiders and detest any teaching that is different from their traditions. Anyone who accepts external teachings is forced to leave their village. Thank God for relationships already developed with the people. The most memorable baptism was that of GL. He was carrying a heavy burden as his daughter was raped, became pregnant, and fell into depression. He came to the Lord in desperation. Praise God for his son who also wants to be baptized.
Baptism – East Asia
Sun 27. Philip – India
With the lifting of Covid restrictions, we went out in December to preach the gospel and sing about the birth of Jesus Christ on the streets. We had a blessed time and many people paid attention. Thank God for three people who were baptized this year. There are some more wanting to be baptized but it is difficult to get to the river due to the distance and violent opposition from local leaders. Pray for provision of a baptism tank.
Mon 28. Binny – Bhutan
Thank God for the opportunity to conduct a children's Christmas program in eight different places. We ministered to 250 children, many of whom are from non-Christian families. It was a blessed experience for all. Thank God for providing some relief materials for the community.
Tue 29. Biren – India
Thank God for opening the door of ministry in Onda, Mejia, Gangajalghati and Sonamukhi villages. Initially the people resisted us but after persistent visits, they opened up. In our area of ministry, we have two churches, 25 people are in discipleship class and ten are ready for baptism.
Wed 30. Samuel – India
I am glad to share the blessings I received from God recently. For a while I have been praying for the salvation of my sister-in-law. God miraculously brought her to the church and she responded to the message of the gospel she heard. She was recently baptized. I am thankful to my God.
Thu 31. Charles - Pakistan
Involved in visiting school and hostel for mission. Also visited a few churches to share the vision of the ministry and promote Bible reading. Thank God for the opportunity to minister to about 620 people during these visits and the success of the mini–Vacation Bible School he co-facilitated.