AFRICA REGION
Fri 1. Stephen – Abuja, Nigeria
He facilitated two-day prayer seminars in Damaturu and Gombe with a total attendance of 230 participants. Other ministry activities include being the main speaker at a children’s rally, leadership training, zonal committee meeting, and facilitating a workshop during a teachers’ conference. He ministered to almost 1500 people during the quarter. Thank God for 450 people who came to faith in the Lord during the various activities.
The Teachers’ Conference, Ilorin, Nigeria
Sat 2. Mania & Catia - Mozambique
In the last 3 to 6 months, we have ministered to people who are really in search of God but who cannot step out in faith for fear of threats from family members. For example, a Muslim couple had accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior and began to seek God. They however renounced their faith because of many death threats they faced. Pray that new believers may have the courage to stand firm in their faith. Pray also that God may grant us wisdom as we seek to mentor the new believers, especially those renouncing Islam.
Sun 3. Matano & Juddie – Kenya
AB, a former Sheikh, was our disciple in Adhama, Kenya. His wife and brother, OS, were pupils of our mission school. They used to join our Discovery Bible Study. They are now all believers and serious followers of Christ. AB and his wife have been baptized and have now moved back to Madogo. OS is yet to be baptized. He is still in school in Adhama. We have started a Home Church in our house with the couple. Pray that they and OS may stand firm and grow steadily in their faith.
Mon 4. Shina – Plateau, Nigeria
We organized a Missions and Evangelism Training (MET) at the Aminu Saleh College of Education in April for 22 students. We chose the campus for the training because the Christian students there are few and face different degrees of persecution both from Muslim students and the school authority. Our aim was to equip the students to share their faith with other students in a hostile environment. Thank God for the impact of the training on participants and the subsequent increase in the fellowship’s numerical strength from 26 to 39 members.
Tue 5. Timothy – Kenya
Thank God for some Christian friends who visited and accompanied us on a door-to-door evangelism which brought 10 people to faith in Christ and for a successful youth camp held recently. On the first day, all campers went out to share the gospel message from door-to-door. Thank God for 3 people who gave their lives to Christ.
A Session During Youth Camp – Kenya
Wed 6. Sidy & Emilie – Senegal
Sidy’s mother in the village has a sore foot that has refused to heal and prevents her from even leaving her room. She has not recovered from the grief following the death of Sidy’s sister in December. She left 6 children behind. Added to that, his cousin who should be assisting her has also been sickly for a few years. Pray for God’s intervention in the two women’s health. Pray also that his, and Emilie’s mothers, may soon come to faith in Christ.
Thu 7. Sola – Benue, Nigeria
Together with our school visitation team, we organized a day conference in 19 centers. Total attendance was 3,468 students from 146 schools. Thank God for 334 students who came to faith in Jesus Christ and 55 who rededicated their lives to Him. The activities for the day included Life-skill session on depressions and suicide, Bible study, and a seminar on academic excellence.
Day Rally, Makurdi, Nigeria
Fri 8. Abel – Burkina Faso
He was the main speaker at the missionary convention of the Bible groups of the Central-West Region. Thank God for seven people who came to faith in the Lord Jesus during the convention.
Sat 9. Dennis – Kenya
Thank God for the successful registration of our school. With that, we can now operate here without any interference. Pray that this will create an avenue of effective ministry to the children and their parents. We had hoped to start our horticultural farming project, but prolonged drought delayed our plans. Thank God for the short rains we had recently. There is now adequate water in the reservoir to proceed.
Sun 10. Emmanuel – Borno, Nigeria
Thank God for the steady growth of Emmanuella, the Senior Secondary School 3 (Grade 12) girl who took decision for Christ during the Zonal Conference in Maiduguri in July 2021 and was delivered from sexual abuse. The ministry registered her for the national exams which she is now taking. Pray for her success and subsequent admission into a higher institution.
Mon 11. Johnkessly – Kaduna, Nigeria
Organized evangelistic outreaches to 20 schools reaching 2,659 students with 873 of them turning their lives over to the Lord. Pray for an effective follow-up program.
Tue 12. Bolaji – Malawi
The ministry is running a Nursery/Primary school as a means of reaching out to the children and the community. The greatest problem facing the school is lack of quality teachers with professional and spiritual capability. Pray that the Lord may bring in the right teachers and that the few faithful ones currently serving will not be weary.
Wed 13. Cyprian – Sokoto, Nigeria
God has been faithful in keeping us safe despite threats by Islamic fanatics especially after the killing of Deborah. (Fellow students accused Deborah of blaspheming their prophet. She was summarily stoned to death and her corpse burned. Muslim youths who were demanding the release of the two people detained for the murder, went on rampage killing more Christians and destroying their property and church buildings.) Cyprian ministered to 19 students of Tambuyal Girls’ School during Sunday worship. The Christian population has dwindled due to persecution. Thank God for 11 new believers and pray that God will keep the few Christian students in the school safe.
Thu 14. Wafula – Kenya
The avenues that give us access to interact with the community are mainly teaching and tailoring. As a result of these activities, we can freely share the gospel with the people and encourage them to utilize the opportunities we offer them to empower themselves for a better life. Pray for wisdom in our daily interactions with the people.
Fri 15. Albino – Adamawa, Nigeria
Thank God for the safe relocation from Yobe to Adamawa and for healing his wife and daughter who caught chicken pox upon arrival in their new station. Albino facilitated the training of 15 new leaders at the Polytechnic Damaturu school while over 300 students, including many Muslims, participated in the send-forth service organized for the final year students. Pray that the message they heard may bear fruit in their lives.
Sat 16. Worldlink USA
Our new Ministry/Fiscal Year runs from July 2022 to June 2023. Our Board of Directors approved a strategic plan and budget to grow our indigenous missionary force from just over 1,000 to 1,250 by June 2023. Pray as we grow our US/UK capacity to select and support this exciting growth.
ASIA REGION
Sun 17. EIM – India
After years of prayer and hard work among the Unreached, God helped our team to plant a new church in South Tripura. The church was recently dedicated for the glory of God. Thank God for the way He continues to work powerfully among the Tripuras. Our burden is still the same, to reach one more village and one more soul.
Mon 18. Timothy – Sri Lanka
Thank God for the commitment of the children who participated in the outreach program we organized in Baandarawela. Many of them traveled 22 kms to participate in the program, 13 kms of these on foot. Thank God for Pastor Vincent who invited us for the outreach and for drawing 75 children to Himself during the quarter.
Outreach to Bandarawela - Sri Lanka
Tue 19. Barnabas – India
Organized gospel meetings in four villages where cottage prayer meetings were also held in the houses of some believers. Thank God for the miracle of healing which He performed in the life of Madakom and following which he accepted the Lord as his Savior. Pray that he may be firmly rooted in the Lord and His word.
Wed 20. Johnson – India
The Lord opened doors of ministry in five villages. About 180 people heard the gospel message and we baptized nine people following the outreaches. We give God the glory. Pray for the new believers’ steady growth.
Thu 21. Simson – India
In our state, we are allowed to conduct worship service on Sundays but with some restrictions. Thank God for the success of our weeklong Vacation Bible School where we ministered to thirty children. Two people were baptized during the past year and added to the church. The reconstruction of our church building has progressed. Please continue to pray for its completion.
Fri 22. Jeevakumaran – Sri Lanka
Thank God for the ministry in Ambalangoda in the southern region of the country. We ministered to 80 children and teens during the program and 20 teens were from non-Christian backgrounds. Please pray for our country in the face of serious economic and political problems.
Sat 23. Solomon – India
We continue to conduct Sunday worship services and midweek programs in my village. We have started visiting a new village every Sunday evening. We gather in one of the houses and I share God’s word with the people. Please pray for our ministry in this village. God helping us, this will become another center for ministry.
Sun 24. Esther – Vietnam
We have published and launched our Sunday school curriculum this year. We pray that the Lord will use these to minister to teachers and kids. Thank God for the grace to multiply more workers and train them to be effective in ministry.
Mon 25. Jessy & Suku – India
Mr. K Jacob had backslidden for quite a while, but the Lord recently restored him after he confessed and abandoned his sinful ways of life. He has now returned to fellowship. Please pray that he may be fully committed to the Lord and shun any enticement of the evil one in his life.
Tue 26. Arjun – Nepal
I went to Dhusine village in Sindhupalchowk district (70 km from Kathmandu) to preach the gospel. A family that heard the message was ready to follow Christ but wavered because of opposition from their relatives. I have only managed to travel there twice. I pray that the Lord may make a way for me to go there again. Pray that our God may continue to work in the hearts of these potential believers.
Dhulikhel Fellowship – Nepal
Wed 27. EIM – India
The Barnabas Conference in Tripura was a time for salvation of 39 souls, commitment of 6 people to mission, 3 people to join the Ministry Training Centre, and over 200 people re-dedicating their lives. Thank God for providing all the funds required for the conference. Please pray that God will raise at least 12 more faithful and committed missionaries for the Bru mission. There are 157 unreached Bru villages most of which are without a single Christian.
Thu 28. Meriyidas – India
Conducted a gospel outreach with about 100 people in attendance and God drew three people to Himself. They will soon be baptized. Sister Lakshmi was from Hindu background. In response to the gospel message, she forsook her idols, accepted God’s offer of salvation, and now regularly worships with us. Thank God for her solid faith.
Fri 29. Dhruba – Nepal
Nir Bahadur used to go to church but had long forsaken the Lord. A widower, he met and fell in love with Maya, a widow. They started living together. They happened to come to our church recently and I seized the opportunity to share the gospel with them and challenge their sinful relationship. After weeks of counselling, they repented of their sins, and accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior. They have now formalized their relationship and found comfort and support in the family of God. Pray for their steady growth and renewed love for God.
Sat 30. Surjo – India
In her effort to see her extended family come to faith in the Lord, a sister in our church facilitated our meetings with them. We are currently studying God’s word with them. Pray that the Lord may bring them to repentance and salvation. Pray also for some local people who are bent on preventing people from turning to Christ. Thank God for some who nevertheless continue to seek God.
Sun 31. Somendro – India
We have been praying for our church building for more than 10 years. God answered our prayers. We dedicated the building to the Lord towards the end of 2021. I also thank God for the support and encouragement of my father-in-law. He usually accompanies me when I go out to share the gospel. The Lord recently brought two people to faith through our witness.