(is-tan-BULL) - During a recent outreach effort, an earthquake struck, reminding the believers of the profound connection between seismic events and divine appearances in Scripture. On Mount Sinai, as the Lord spoke to Moses, "the whole mountain trembled greatly" (Exodus 19:18 ESV). In the Psalms, "The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness" (Psalm 29:8 ESV). His glory is associated with a weightiness that displaces flimsier things. The earthquake in Turkey was no coincidence as the Turkish believers shared the gospel. Pray that the same weighty presence will disrupt the lives of the hundreds of individuals who heard the gospel that day. Pray that they will experience a spiritual earthquake that reorients their priorities around the Savior of the world. Pray for those lives to be shaken not by fear of death, but by God's majesty and love. Pray that their sins will be brought to light, freeing them to walk in the liberty that Jesus came to bring. May God displace the flimsy with the glorious, the sinful with the sacred. May He bring glory to Himself and salvation to many.
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Every summer, hundreds of Southern Arab Tribesmen and their families travel to Europe to escape the harsh desert heat. While in Europe, they enjoy cooler weather and access to Western food, shopping, and attractions. Being outside of their conservative homeland, they are often more open to new ideas. Pray that the Lord will be merciful to them as they travel and that they will encounter the truth about who Jesus is and what He has done for them. Pray that they will be given the faith to believe and that whole families will be transformed on their summer vacations.
(chee-ang MY) - "God has things prepared for us above and beyond what we ever ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20). Well, He has done it again for the Pregnancy Center foundation. The team has been developing and implementing a school program for kindergarten through eighth grade called "Loved and Treasured," sharing the truth with students at participating schools that they are created and loved deeply by the Creator God. In February, you prayed for a Valentine outreach we did at a school. We never imagined it would be the thing that would open a door to all the schools in that district! We have been invited to be in 85 schools! Please pray for the team as they prepare even more as God leads them through this door, sharing the truth of "Life in the Womb" with Thai students.
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Last month, during the observance of their Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) holiday, Muslims sought forgiveness for sins. That forgiveness is found only through the blood of Jesus. Pray that those burdened with sin will find true grace through accepting Jesus as Savior. Pray for boldness as Muslim-background believers share their faith with family, friends, and neighbors. Pray for fearless faith in the face of abuse and persecution.
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"In June, Taiwan's Baptist Convention hosted a missions conference, which gathered Chinese believers from several nations to unite Chinese Baptists churches worldwide in global missions. It was a time to encourage and challenge one another and to be united in heart and purpose to share the mission of reaching all for Christ. It was a time to strengthen connections and mutual support among churches. There is a vast mission field of Chinese people worldwide. The need for evangelism is great. Please join us in prayer as we pray for a mission revival among the Chinese people. Pray for our churches here in Taiwan who were challenged to join in and answer God's call to go to the nations, to send, support, and pray. We praise God for the churches throughout Taiwan who joined together in worship the day before the conference. A 10,000-seat arena was filled with believers lifting up their voices of praise to our Heavenly Father."
pray4APAC@imb.org
The Birked people are also known as the Murgi, a name with which they refer to themselves. Their ancestors came from Sub-Saharan Africa and settled in Sudan, resulting in the extinction of the Birked language. The people now speak Sudanese Arabic. The Murgi Birked have lived in the southwestern part of Sudan for centuries. As a people, they have experienced much violence from other Arabic speakers, which has caused the Murgi Birked to relocate to other parts of the country as well as beyond Sudan. Pray for this population of 238,000 to find peace and security in Christ, who said, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid" (John 14:27 ESV). As Murgi Birked families relocate, pray for them to meet believers who will share the gospel with them. Pray for entire families to believe.
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"A couple weeks ago, we shared with a man and his son," missionary explorer Dean Missier said. "They are not in the people groups we are looking for, but they were interested, particularly in the perfect world that Jesus will bring when He returns. Yesterday, my ministry partner and I went back to give them a Bible, and the older man asked Jesus to forgive him of sin so that he could be in Christ's perfect world! (The son was not there). One of the hardest things about this missionary explorer role is having to leave people like this man with no church in the area. Please pray for a mature local believer who lives close enough to follow up with this family. Pray for the older man to share with his son."
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"A Peruvian partner's home was burned down by a neighbor last month," writes the Team Andes Peru. "Pray for strength and peace for this brother as he is working to rebuild his family's home. Intercede also for his wife, who is returning from a nearby city after seeking medical care. Pray also for the salvation of the neighbor who committed this act."
(foo-LAH-nee) - Twelve years ago, a radio station in a rural area of southwestern Niger agreed to broadcast Christian programs in Fulfulde, the language of the Fulani. Over the years, programs have aired every day, sharing God's Word, teaching and encouraging Fulani Christians and seekers, and planting seeds. Sadly, the radio ministry has now permanently closed due to recent jihadist attacks in the town. The Western Niger Fulani Team writes: "We are grateful for the gospel that was sown in that area and heard by many Western Niger Fulani. Pray for fruit to continue to multiply. Pray for the message of Christ to resonate with and bring comfort to many Fulani who are now displaced in the area."
fulaniteam@gmail.com
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For over 60 years, a local Baptist hospital has taught and equipped healthcare students. In recent years, God has raised up faithful local leaders who are committed to the mission of investing in the next generation to reach the lost through their healthcare professions both locally and cross-culturally. At this small school, God is at work in the hearts of students and faculty alike. Many are being saved, and many are being sent to the nations. To strengthen the college's vision and to provide encouragement, three leaders will attend an international Christian healthcare conference. Please pray that they will be encouraged at this conference and that God will ordain opportunities for networking and collaboration. Pray for provision, safety, and a renewed vigor and commitment to the work.
iam4sea@live.com
(bah-DEEN-ee) - As believers among the Behdini Kurds are few and persecution is an ever-present reality, trust among them can be hard to build. Praise God for His Spirit's work to empower these believers to grow steadily in following God's commands to love, serve, forgive, and believe the best of one another! Thank Him that they have been thinking of ideas of how to encourage one another and reach out to nonbelievers. Pray that God will strengthen them to take the initiative in carrying out these ideas, as it has not been something that they are used to doing.
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