Peoples of Riau Province, Sumatra, Indonesia

(REE-ow) – Please pray for believers as they continue the process of officially establishing access to villages and areas outside of the city, where people have little to no opportunity to hear about Jesus. The process has been slower than expected, but they are praying that in the next few months, doors will be opened. Through this, they are hoping to: receive long-term visas that allow them to stay in the country, welcome volunteers to join in the work, and have a platform that provides access to local communities. Their desire is that all of this will be a doorway to relationships — a reason to be in the areas that need the gospel — and a way to serve practically through healthcare, education, and community development. Please pray that: God will open the right doors and remove remaining obstacles as they work through this process, they will have favor with officials and authorities, they will truly serve the community with humility and love, people who have never heard about Jesus will come to know Him, many will be saved, and house churches will be started and sustained. Thank you for standing with them in prayer.