(SEE-new) - The North Coast Colombia Team writes: "Please pray for the Zenu church in the town of Arjona, as we are creating a storying track on biblical family values. Pray for them to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit's guidance in selecting which Bible stories to include."
"Please pray for the people of Cebu to realize they are loved by their Creator, who truly wants a personal relationship with them through Jesus," missionaries in the Philippines said. "They don't need to earn their way to heaven or ask for someone's help to be a mediator. We, as children of God, only need to pray, and we have confidence He hears us. Pray for the millions who doubt and question if they will make it to heaven in the end, based on their own merit."
(beng-AHL) - Praise God for the work that He is doing among Muslims! Thank Him that there are two Muslim-background believing families who are taking the step of obedience in baptism. Pray for these families, as they will most likely face more persecution from their village as they get baptized. Ask that they will be bold, find strength in the Lord, and continue to be witnesses of the gospel to those around them.
Azad did not anticipate that taking his wife to the hospital one afternoon would mean a seven-hour visit and then a return visit the next day to be admitted for a week. Having been in Europe for less than a year, Azad and his family are still learning the basics of the language, culture, and systems there. Thankfully, two believing friends were able to drive them to the hospital. One was eventually allowed to help the wife with translation, and the other one stayed with Azad in different waiting rooms. Sitting together for hours allowed his friend to have the opportunity, once again, to share the message of Christ's love and sacrifice for all people, including Azad and his family. Pray for Azad's wife to experience physical healing and for this couple to understand more about the only One who can heal their spiritual needs. Pray that one day, the whole family will worship the Father, who sees them in their struggles to adjust, and loves them more than they could ever imagine.
(mon-GOHL-yun) - Thank you for praying for the digital engagement ministry, seeking to reach young adults with the hope of the gospel! That prayer request was shared in November 2024. Since then, God has given wisdom to the designers, allowing them to create appropriate digital content, and He has raised up Mongolian believers to follow up with those who respond to the digital gospel presentation. After the initiative was launched on December 20, the digital team found that some young Mongolians are interested in spiritual conversations, while others have been very hostile to the gospel. Pray for the hearts of those who may be struggling with anger or hurt, leading them to lash out online. Pray that God will soften their hearts and open their eyes to His love and peace. Pray that these efforts will bring glory to God's name and help others to know and experience His grace.
(DER-bun) - Missionary apprentices Luke and Leslie Montgomery work with university students in Durban, South Africa. In February, a new school year will begin. Pray that they will be able to identify believing first-year students with whom they will be able to build relationships. They want to ensure that Christian students continue walking in obedience to God while at school. Helping them become disciple makers and potential church leaders during their university years is another desired outcome. Pray that these students will be an example to others "in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity" (1 Timothy 4:12 ESV).
As the Baptist convention meets this month, pray that the 300-plus Baptist churches in Cote d'Ivoire will be faithful and true to God's Word, hold fast to biblical convictions, not fall prey to the prosperity gospel, and give God the glory.
"In May 2024, we asked you to pray for Mr. Barber, his wife, and a friend who are the first Deaf believers in their city. We share with heavy hearts that, recently, Mr. Barber suddenly passed away. Pray for Mrs. Barber as she mourns with the hope that she will see her husband again in heaven. She continues to pursue growing in her faith, along with telling others about Jesus. Since no local church has a focused Deaf ministry or dedicated translator for sign language, she goes to a hearing church service. How do she and her friends understand the songs and sermons? The director of the Baptist Hospital Health College gives simple interpretations. In God's plan, the director's 10-year-old son is deaf. Because of her son, Mrs. Sylvia can communicate with Mrs. Barber. 'Every week I go pick up Mrs. Barber and bring her to church,' Mrs. Sylvia said. 'She attends worship and always brings a friend. I am so happy she is willing to come and that our church warmly receives her.'" Please pray for a worker who will focus on helping the Deaf grow the Deaf church. Praise God these Deaf believers can have Christian community. Pray Mrs. Barber, Mrs. Sylvia, and her son will continue to share Jesus with the Deaf in this pioneering work."
(CHE-chen) - "In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?" (John 14:2 ESV). Chechens are scattered abroad due to politics, persecution, and economic hardship. They love their homeland but cannot see a way to live there and support their families. However, they never forget the motherland. Pray that in their hunger for home and place, they will be compelled to seek Jesus and find their real home.