Presidential election DR Congo

The Congo Free Church is one of ReachGlobal's largest and most dynamic national partner churches with a number of ministries impacting tens of thousands of people for Christ. Pray for Pastor Selenga, his family, and our brothers and sisters in DR Congo surrounding the elections that took place on November 28. Pray for the Lord’s peace and protection to be evident in their lives and in their nation. Pray that the situation would not escalate into bringing more destruction and violence to Congo.

Bringing awareness of human trafficking

Pray for wisdom and clarity for ReachGlobal Europe leaders who are in Sofia, Bulgaria, November 30-December 6, working with the local church to create regional awareness of human trafficking. Ask the Holy Spirit to help them discern what is best as they focus their training on a biblical response to this crucial issue of modern-day slavery.

Additional teaching responsibilities

Pray for Sherry, ReachGlobal personnel in Asia, who has been asked to teach two additional classes at the university for a fellow teacher who had to return to the U.S. for medical care. Ask God to give her stamina and wisdom as she prepares a different curriculum and adds four hours of classroom time to her schedule and other teaching responsibilities.

Thanksgiving celebration in Japan

Pray for Mark, Athlee and the COEN (Connect through English) Life Changing Leadership Team in Japan hosting an outreach event on November 26. Ask God to bless the Thanksgiving celebration centering around a meal and sharing from the Bible on thankfulness. Pray that the participants will be touched by God’s love, grace and mercy at this celebration.

A blessed Thanksgiving to all our prayer partners!

Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name;
make known among the nations what he has done.
Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts.
Glory in his holy name;
let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.
Look to the LORD and his strength;
seek his face always. (1 Chronicles 16:8-11 NIV)
 

Business Discipleship program

Pray for Daniel, ReachGlobal personnel in Costa Rica, and the team from Vida Abundante del Este (VAE) Church, reaching Costa Rican business leaders through the Business Discipleship program. The VAE team held a series of workshops for business people, teaching Biblical principles on integrity, vision and time management. Pray, also, for the support of additional leaders that enables the team to expand the scope of the ministry in 2012 to include training for starting a business; Jobs for Life, developing the character, tools and support network essential for obtaining and keeping a job; Job Bank, connecting employers with potential employees within the church; and Bible studies on work- and business-related topics.

The need is urgent

Pray for Phil, Cindy, Duane and Penny, ReachGlobal personnel in Belgium, as they are in urgent need for a U.S. team of six teachers to join them for English Camp in the Austrian Tirol April 2-11, 2012. Ask God to open the way for a church to send a team who wants to serve the Lord teaching English and gospel-oriented activities. Praise God that all the openings have been filled by Belgian youth eager to participate in this camp.

Church planting course

Pray for Tim, ReachGlobal personnel with ProMETA, who is facilitating the church planting course as part of the Ministerial Courses Program. Pray for effectiveness of the short courses in meeting needs in the churches. By offering courses of shorter duration, pray that ProMETA staff will reach many pastors, small group facilitators, and lay leaders.  

Teaching Opportunities

Pray for Tony, ReachGlobal personnel in Asia, who is preparing messages to preach in the Indonesian language on November 20 and again in January. Pray for this ministry of the Word that God would put the right messages on his heart to share and give him the ability to communicate the message clearly.

Teaching and Discipling in Peru

Pray for Jim, ReachGlobal personnel in Peru, as he teaches in the Condevilla church and other institutions in the city. Ask the Holy Spirit to give him knowledge and clarity as he disciples several men on a weekly basis and to use him effectively as he works with the pastors of ADIEL, our sister Evangelical Free Church denomination in Peru and Venezuela.

Recuperation

Continue to pray for health and healing for Tom, ReachGlobal personnel in Bosnia, recovering from a motorcycle accident. Pray for discernment and energy for Tom and Kristie through the recuperation process. Pray for boldness and understanding as they care for, encourage and challenge the believers who are part of the house churches.

Youth ministry and evangelism in Austria

Pray for Dave, Innsbruck City Team leader, as he networks and helps support Tirol’s youth groups and leaders to mobilize for province-wide outreach and retreats. Ask God to give Dave discernment and guidance as he serves on the national youth ministry task force which focuses on supporting youth ministry and developing young leaders. God has given Dave and Cathrin many opportunities to make friends and share Jesus with neighbors and friends. Pray for spiritual wisdom and understanding for Cathrin who leads their home Bible study that those who attend will place their trust and faith in Jesus.

RG Leadership Meetings

Pray for unity, wisdom and the clear leadership of the Lord as the ReachGlobal Directional Team meets November 14-18, for a week of discussions, training, evaluation and strategic planning.  

Home Assignment Ministry

Pray for ReachGlobal personnel on home assignment to have meaningful times encouraging and sharing with churches, donors and friends about the ministries and projects they and their teams are developing and engaged in to reach the lost for Christ. Ask God to provide safety in their travels, good health, and the support needed to continue ministry on the field.

Group leader at retreat

Pray for energy and spiritual guidance for Jane, ReachGlobal personnel on the Montreal City Team, who is serving as a group leader at the Overturning Strongholds retreat November 11-13. Ask the Holy Spirit to prepare the hearts and minds of those who are attending this counseling and training event. 

Small group ministry in Romania

Pray for guidance for Dave and Jen, ReachGlobal personnel, as they lead their Romanian small group meeting tomorrow to set direction for their meetings and consider outreach possibilities. Praise God for the multiplication of faith in Jesus Christ that one of the group members, who was baptized three years ago, will witness when his mother, father, brother and sister-in-law are baptized on November 27.

Urgent health concern

Pray for retired ReachGlobal missionary, John Neir, who suffered a heart attack while traveling in China. He is in stable condition at a hospital in Hong Kong. Pray for skilful hands of the medical team, for protection from infection and complications, for rapid and complete recovery. Pray for peace and comfort for his wife, Doris, as she is away from him and not advised to travel to Hong Kong.

Children's Ministry in Peru

Ask the Lord to give wisdom, strength and patience to Kay, ReachGlobal personnel in Peru, and the four women who lead the children’s ministry at the Condevilla church. Pray for more workers to step up as this ministry expands and the children need encouragement and reinforcement from the many bad influences around them. Pray that as these children hear and learn God’s Word they will be molded more and more into the image of Christ.

Teaching and Counseling in Indonesia

Pray for wisdom and stamina for Carol, ReachGlobal personnel, teaching and counseling at two women's ministry events in Indonesia. Ask God to bless and encourage the fifty women, mostly church planter’s wives, at a retreat November 8-10. Pray for Carol as she meets with women leaders of our national partner organization November 11-15, to discuss issues and needs of the wives of church planters.

Spiritual team retreat

Pray for the ProMETA (the Latin America training network) team’s spiritual retreat November 4-6, as they focus on John 13-17. Pray for the team members struggling with health issues. Pray for spiritual protection and ministry effectiveness. Ask God to achieve His purposes for them individually and as a team.

Answering spiritual questions

Pray for Brian and Sarah, ReachGlobal personnel in Rome, who are hosting a Friday night Discovery Group in their apartment building from November 4 until Christmas. Ask the Holy Spirit to use Brian and Sarah as they reach out to their neighbors who are asking spiritual questions and who all said they are going to attend. Pray that the truths discussed in this course will result in many of these neighbors coming to faith in Jesus Christ.

Training Resource

Pray for God's guidance as Steve, ReachGlobal personnel in Montreal, continues to develop FISHing Expedition, a hands-on training process for teaching people how to read and understand the Bible. He is close to completing a summary that can be translated into French. Pray for completion, testing, and translation of this manuscript.

OEC 2012

Pray for Phil and Cindy, ReachGlobal personnel in Belgium, preparing for Outreach English Camp (OEC) to be held April 2-10, 2012. Ask God to meet the urgent need for a U.S. team of six from a supporting church to help in this ministry with Belgian youth. Pray now that God would be lifted up and that lives would be impacted by the gospel at this OEC.