Last year, you were asked to pray for Global Partner, Alice, as she prepared for long-term service after her two-year term in the Philippines. She spent time with her family and then traveled for specialized training before moving to a country with restricted access. Please pray for Alice as she adjusts to this new city. She recently wrote: “I live in a big city and the people are very friendly, but I can’t share the gospel directly. I celebrate holidays by going out and walking among the crowd and praying.” One main request is for friends in this new city. So far, she has no one with whom to share a holiday. Her birthday just passed. Pray that any contacts she makes will help her celebrate and be open to Alice’s message of hope. Please pray as people celebrate holidays in her area, that some might include her in their festive meals and be people peace for her (Luke 10:6). Pray that Alice will find her hope in the Lord and will have direction and courage in each encounter.