"During a recent gathering of missionaries, significant time was taken to celebrate achievements in language study. Learning the heart language of the people we desire to reach out to in the name of Jesus is such an important thing! When people express their deepest emotions or share their most intimate thoughts, it is most often done in their native tongue. Here in Japan, we have more missionaries in language study than we have had in many years as the result of new missionaries coming to the field and others transferring in from other countries. A record number of colleagues demonstrated foundational level attainments that they will build on in the days to come. Others have reached advanced levels in record time, and some have evidenced a superior level of grasping the Japanese language. For all of this we praise the Lord who gives us life and breath. One shared this encouraging word: 'God has continued to provide growth and understanding in language as we have labored. We have recently seen a significant increase in language ability and building relationships. This has been a huge answer to our daily prayers.' Please continue to pray for ongoing growth in learning the language for each missionary so that we all might share Christ more effectively."

Millie is a Global Missionary Partner from the Asia-Pacific Rim. She is currently serving in West Africa. She writes: "It is truly an incredible honor to be able to share testimonies, Bible stories, and share the gospel along with my teammates. We shared the gospel with my language teacher's sisters and friend. One of her sisters decided to follow Jesus. Praise God for teammates who faithfully share the gospel with these women and will teach them more. Her other sister still follows her family's religion. Please pray with us that the message of the gospel will move her heart and that she will come to know the Lord. The friend also wanted to follow Jesus, but her son didn't want her to make that choice. It's a challenging situation, but we trust that God will work in their hearts and bring about His perfect will. Let's continue to lift them up in prayer and trust in the power of God to transform lives." Please pray for Millie and her teammates as they continue to spend time with women in their community, sharing the hope and peace found in Christ.

In September, Taiwan's 1-2-3 Next Generation students will be participating in a volunteer missions project in Southeast Asia for a few days. Pray for more 1-2-3 students to participate, for their spiritual, physical, and financial preparation, for safety during this journey, and for God to prepare the hearts of the people they meet who will hear Jesus' story, likely for the first time. Pray for faithful seed-sowing and an abundant harvest among those who hear. Pray that this trip will challenge and change the hearts of those who go as well as those who support them through prayer and giving. Ask that the sending churches will develop a greater heart for the lost.

Pray please that the Father will send believing professionals to partner alongside missionaries to share the gospel with people in the business world. There is a need for a local believer to fill the role of director in a local business that is seeking to reach college students and young professionals with the gospel through its educational services. Please pray that the Father will send a mature, qualified, like-minded individual to fill this position.

(chee-ang MY) - Pray with us for doors to open at a teen mom's home run by the government. After hearing of this home and the need they have for outside help, one of the pregnancy center team members reached out to the home to see if we could partner with them. She had a good phone conversation with the office attendant. The next step is to arrange an in-person meeting with the director. Pray that the director returns our calls and that a small group from our team can meet with her, listen to their needs, and have the opportunity to partner together in support of these moms. We would be able to offer Life in the Womb classes and Baby Care Workshops to girls living in the home. We do know from past experience that after hearing about the development of life in the womb and the Creator God, women have decided to follow Jesus with their lives. Pray that physical and spiritual lives are changed.