Multiplying Churches Globally

Pray for stamina and energy today for those attending Multiplying Churches Globally, the annual cross-cultural church planting training. Pray for those participants preparing for ministry in the Middle East and North Africa, Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe. Pray special grace for two international leaders attending from Quebec and Haiti. Pray for the guest participants from Send International, WorldTeam and other mission agencies. May it be an encouragement to all to see God bringing together those preparing to serve Him around the world.

Partnership in Ethiopia

Pray for Merle, ReachGlobal Africa area leader, who is in Ethiopia along with Jeremy and Christina, ReachGlobal candidates, to see the work and meet with key leaders for partnership possibilities. Pray for God’s blessing and wisdom for this opportunity for ReachGlobal Africa in the Christian teaching hospital and helping to establish CHE (Community Health Evangelism) projects in village communities. Pray for Jeremy and Christina as they raise financial and prayer support in anticipation of moving to Ethiopia in January 2012.

Multiplying Churches Globally

Pray for spiritual understanding and receptivity for the 29 participants attending Multiplying Churches Globally training event and the Coaching Clinic in Bloomington, MN, June 28-July 1. Ask God to give endurance and focus to the ReachGlobal teaching team: Gene, Craig, Mark, Julie, Mike, Mark, and Dave. Pray for unity and God’s favor and that the Holy Spirit will minister to each one. Pray that through this training the participants will gain a firm biblical foundation as they multiply His Church.

LATN strategic planning meetings

Pray for unity and wisdom for the LATN (Latin America Training Network) leaders in Denver for strategic planning meetings June 27-July 1. Pray for God’s mind and direction as they consider how to proceed so that this ministry will be self-sustaining and thriving with good leadership.

Seminary exams in Czech

Pray that God will give wisdom and guidance to Ritch and Curt, ReachGlobal personnel in the Czech Republic, as they work with the graduating seniors during their final oral exams at Evangelical Seminary June 27-29. Ask God to encourage these students and bless their work during this strenuous time as they finish school and are seeking God’s leading in the ministry He is preparing for them. 

MK debriefing event

Pray for Heidi, ReachGlobal ENHANCE Team member as she facilitates the MK Re-Entry debriefing event in the Minneapolis area June 24-29.  Pray for the teens registered to attend, that they will find this to be a safe place for sharing their experiences and telling their stories. This annual re-entry for MKs is to help equip them to manage the transition back to the U.S. from their mission field. The sessions include reverse culture shock and transition, U.S. culture and values, saying healthy goodbyes and dealing with grief. Ask the Holy Spirit to bless the times of informal conversations and small group discussions. 

Surgery in Prague

Pray for David, the son of Ritch and Susan who serve in the Czech Republic, as he undergoes a tonsillectomy today. Pray for God’s peace and courage for David as he spends the next five days in the hospital recuperating. Ask the Lord to use David, Ritch and Susan to reflect His goodness and love to all the hospital staff caring for David.

Teaching at ETCP

Pray for Maggie, ReachGlobal personnel in the Philippines, teaching 50 third and fourth grade students at the Evangelical Training College of the Philippines (ETCP). Maggie is also training teachers to share the Good News with 200 children and young people. Pray that the children will have open hearts as they hear of Christ’s love. Pray for the neighborhood Bible club that many children have the opportunity to know and love the Lord through activities that are created especially for them.

EFCA Leadership Conference

Pray for God to move in the hearts and minds of all who attend the EFCA Leadership Conference June 21-23 in San Diego. Pray that God would pour out His Spirit on the leadership teams and missionaries as they meet prior to and during the Conference. Pray that our missionaries who attend will be encouraged, instructed and productive in networking with one another and in meeting supporters and potential supporters.

Leadership meetings in San Diego

Pray for the ReachGlobal Directional Team meetings today in San Diego. Pray that God would bring these leaders together in unity of mind to accomplish His will for the ministries of ReachGlobal. Pray also for strategic thinking and vision for the future of ReachGlobal and for positive outcomes for the glory of God. 

Weekend trip in the mountains

Pray for Andrew and Jennifer, ReachGlobal personnel in Asia, who are taking a group of 30 teachers and clients of the language center on a trip to a local mountain this weekend. Pray that during this time they would have good conversations with those of their staff and clients who are not believers. Pray that there would be no injuries or encounters with the aggressive monkeys that live on this mountain.

Electricity Problems in Dar

Pray that the electricity problem at the location for Kids Friday Club in Dar es Salaam will soon be resolved. During the past two weeks there has been no power at the location and the Student Ministries Team has had to conduct club in the dark. Most of the 34 kids are still excited to come, but some parents won’t send their children, if this problem continues. The darkness prevents the kids from practicing their verses since they can’t look at their booklets. Ask God for His grace and guidance in these last three weeks left in this session so the kids don’t get behind in their lessons.

Surgery on Wrist

Pray for Matt, ReachGlobal personnel in Asia, who is recovering from surgery to repair torn ligaments in his left wrist. Pray that the repair will take and that he will recover full use of his left hand following the treatment. Pray for patience and grace through these months with the cast.

Praise and Urgent Prayer

Thank you for praying and praise be to God! The team of 25 from Nebraska scheduled for ministry in Brazil will be able to pick up their visas directly from the Brazilian Consulate before boarding their flight(s) to Brazil June 15.  Pray for their ministry over the next 13 days that God will be glorified.


Pray for Steve and Liz, ReachGlobal personnel with Latin America, whose home sustained major damage to their home when a 50 foot tree fell on it. Their car was in the driveway and will also need major body work. Steve is due to travel to Brazil with the Nebraska team, but there is now a much paperwork, insurance issues, and physical work to be done at his home. Ask the Lord to keep them strong in ministry in spite of the distractions, wisdom as to travels, and financial provision to cover the expenses.

Communicating God's Work

Pray for Melissa, ReachGlobal communications coordinator for Latin America, that the ministry reflects God’s plans and purposes, and that more people come to know about and support the work ReachGlobal is doing in Latin America. Ask God to give Melissa clarity and guidance in the decisions she needs to make and for opportunities to serve in the local church in Costa Rica.

Urgent -- Visas needed

Pray for a team from Lincoln, NE, that is scheduled to leave for Brazil for two weeks of partnership ministry with one of the key churches. They do not have their visas in hand due to an oversight by the visa service. The Brazilian government requires a special visa in order to enter Brazil. They have been told that their visas will be ready on June 20 but their flight leaves on June 15. Pray that God will give them wisdom and direction as how to go about getting 13 visas in just five days.

Church Planting in Czech

Pray that God’s Spirit would bring the people that He desires to the workshops at the Church Planting Conference in the Czech Republic June 9-11. Ritch, ReachGlobal personnel in Czech, his Czech partners and ReachGlobal Church Planting Coaches Gene and Mike will be teaching, leading discussions, and making plans for implementing the essential “DNA” that is necessary for new churches to incorporate into the life of their community to help them grow and accomplish what Jesus has asked of them. 

Ministry in Japan

Pray for wisdom and guidance for Larry and Bella, ReachGlobal personnel in Sendai, Japan, as they have opportunities for ministry in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami. Pray that God would open the hearts of their neighbors and community as they reach out to them with the gospel and help them with their physical and material needs. Pray that God will call both short-term and long-term personnel to join Larry, Bella and other ReachGlobal personnel in the work.

Teaching at ETCP

Pray for Chuck, ReachGlobal personnel in the Philippines, who begins teaching classes on The Church and Last Things at the Evangelical Theological College of the Philippines (ETCP). Ask the Lord to give clarity and understanding to these men who are preparing for the pastorate. Chuck is also teaching the Old Testament Historical Books to the second year students. Pray for effective learning, for great community and for these students to follow God’s guidance to be better ministers.

Distance Learning

Pray for Lois, ReachGlobal personnel in Russia, who begins a two-week course on evangelism at the Trinity Video Seminary (Distance Learning). Pray for God’s anointing on her teaching. Pray for the Holy Spirit to work in the hearts of the students, that they will understand their calling and purpose in the Kingdom of God. Pray for the technicians and that equipment will work well.

June REV

Pray for the ReachGlobal ENGAGE Team as today begins the Readiness EVent (REV) for 16 prospective candidates who are in Minneapolis June 4-11. Pray that God would bless the ENGAGE team with His wisdom and that His will is accomplished in everything that happens throughout the week. Pray that the candidates will have a clear understanding of ReachGlobal as an organization and will be able to discern if they are a good fit for ReachGlobal.

REV event

Pray for Lois, ReachGlobal ENHANCE director, who is at the national office in Minneapolis June 4-9, to assist with the Readiness Event (REV) for candidates in the application process to join ReachGlobal. This is a time of orientation, learning more about the EFCA and ReachGlobal, going through interviews and evaluations, working on team dynamics, and seeing if they are a good match with the mission. Pray for wisdom for Lois, the ENGAGE Team and the candidates, during this intensive time of training and learning.

Illness

Pray for the 11 year old son of ReachGlobal personnel in the Czech Republic, who has been diagnosed and treated for a strep infection that keeps recurring. Please pray that God will protect David from serious complications related to the strep. Ask God to give the family wisdom and guidance as they look for other options for treatment.

Elikya Center

Pray for the U.S. team, currently in Congo, involved in the initial planning for the development of a restaurant at the Elikya Center where ReachGlobal personnel, Aaron, Michelle, Sam and Sarah are serving. Pray for God’s direction and for there to be a healthy meeting of minds and cultures. Pray that God will bless this project so it results in opportunities to bring communities together and for ReachGlobal personnel to develop relationships.