(VIN-took) - Windhoek has become a growing modern and busy city. So often with their fast-paced lives, Windhoekers experience stress and depression like most people in the world do. Of course, these emotions only serve to spur them on to work harder and faster to achieve success, which creates even more stress and depression. It is in Jesus alone that one can find rest and peace. Please ask God to send His believers out to share the good news of Jesus so that Windhoekers may discover all that Jesus offers to those who put their trust in Him. "And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in you" (Psalm 39:7 ESV).

(HAH-doh-tee) - Hadothi is located in southeastern Rajasthan, a state in India. It's a predominately barren, rocky region comprising four districts: Bundi, Kota, Baran, and Jhalawar. It's known for its diverse cultural history that includes song, dance, and an elaborate artwork form known as Mandana, which decorates the floors and walls of many homes. Travelers venture to this region to see its temples and forts that point back to an intertwined religious history of Jainism, Buddhism, Shaivism, and Islam. Home to a population of 6.2 million people and approximately 4,600 villages, Hadothi is estimated to be only 0.53% Christian, many of whom are not native to the region but have migrated from other parts of India. There are six unengaged, unreached people groups, all of which are Hindu. Many of these speak their own Hadothi language. One of these is the Santia. With a population of 13,000, they are a part of the Dalits, the poorest and lowest-class people in the Hindu hierarchy system. They typically believe in arranged marriages, with girls often being bound to future matrimony vows even at a young age. The Santia practice Hinduism, performing "puja" (worship rituals) and offering incense. Pray for the salvation of the peoples of the Hadothi region.

(soo-MAH-trah) - In August 2022, you were first asked to pray for the Smiths. They are new believers and have walked through persecution from their family and employers. In May 2023, God answered your prayers by drawing their daughters to profess faith in Jesus. He has answered your prayers again! You were asked to pray that the Lord would give Mrs. Smith boldness to follow through in obedience of baptism. She has spent much time praying and searching Scripture, and finally decided to be baptized in January this year! Thank you so much for praying. Your prayers are making an impact in this family and in Southern Sumatra.

Islam is often called "the way of peace" by its followers because they consider it to be the correct path to peace with God. However, the reality is that true peace is found only through Jesus Christ. Please pray for Hausa-speaking Muslims in Ghana and across West Africa to recognize the lack of peace they experience. Ask the Lord to make them discontent with their religious practices and help them to seek out where true peace can be found. Pray that those serving among Hausa-speaking Muslims will live lives full of the peace of the Spirit that will prompt the lost to want to know its source. As they hear about the peace that comes through repentance and faith in Christ, pray that they will recognize this as truth and put their faith in Him.

The Israeli Jews usually look forward to Purim, which begins in Israel on the evening of March 24 and continues until the evening of March 25 this year, a day later than in other locations, according to Scripture, due to distance from Persia. In the Word of God, the Book of Esther tells the story of an evil plan to destroy the Jewish people, but it failed with the help of the Father using the woman who came to be Queen Esther. During Purim, the Israeli Jews dress up and celebrate their redemption from destruction. This year, it seems to them that the "spirit of Haman" is present again. With war raging and terrorist acts happening almost every day, the Israeli Jews are turning to the Bible and followers of Jesus for answers. Please pray that each Jesus follower will be able to give a strong and true account not only of saving them physically from the hands of enemies, but also of eternal salvation. As Mordechai said in Esther 4:14 (NASB): "And who knows whether you have not attained royalty for such a time as this?"