Teaching in Mexico

Pray for Enrique, Mery, and Mark as they travel to Mexico in January, to teach techniques in distance learning and instructional design to 20 college professors in a university ProMETA is in partnership with. Pray that God will bless this training and that the professors will have comprehension so they can implement these courses in the 2012 program. Pray that as a result of this partnership, ProMETA will receive accreditation from the Mexican government.

Ministry in the Amazon

Praise God for the ministry that took place in eight villages along the upper Ucayali River in the Amazon. The medical team cared for 1,000 individuals, and water filters were installed. Many individuals accepted the Lord, including a village witch doctor. The Shipibo pastor and students are working together translating key Old Testament stories into their native language. Pray for Blair and Joan, ReachGlobal personnel in strategic partnership ministries, as they train teams to bring the gospel to indigenous communities throughout the Ucayali region.

Missions Conference in Germany

Pray for James, ReachGlobal Europe area leader, who is representing ReachGlobal as an exhibitor at the Mission-Net Conference in Erfurt, Germany December 27-Janurary 2.  Close to 3,000 18-25 year olds are attending the conference to learn about missions. Pray that the Holy Spirit would work in these young Europeans and give them a passion to serve God through missions. Pray for health and strength throughout of the week for James, Julie and their kids as they man the table and interact with the young people.

Youth Olympic Games in Austria

Pray for the Innsbruck City Team as they work with other ministry partners planning outreach to the 1,000 teen athletes from 65 countries attending the Youth Olympic Games in Austria January 13-22. Pray that believers will join the outreach in great numbers and that young people from around the world will find Jesus.

Retreat in the mountains

Pray for Phil and Cindy, ReachGlobal personnel in Belgium, traveling with a group of college and career students to Austria for a Christmas retreat December 26-January 2. They will be studying God's Word and listening to guest speakers as they focus on the theme of relationships. Pray that during this week God will draw these students closer together and teach all of them more of Himself. Pray for protection and good health.

Christmas Day celebration

Pray for Dan and Carrie, ReachGlobal personnel in Belgium, and their church as they host all the Iranian believers on Christmas Day. Pray for a blessed time together in Christ at this Christmas outreach celebration. Pray for the new refugees arriving in Brussels that the believers would have love and compassion as they welcome them and share the love of Christ.

Christmas celebration in Sendai

Pray that Jesus will be glorified at the Christmas celebration Larry and Bella, ReachGlobal personnel in Japan, are hosting for the victims of the tsunami at the temporary housing facility on December 23. Pray for the preparations, the gospel message and open hearts to the love of Christ of those who come seeking.

Alta de Lisboa church plant

Pray for the church plant project that Jonathan and Traci, ReachGlobal personnel in Portugal, are involved in. The neighborhood Alta de Lisboa is located in is a mix of lower class people living in government subsidized housing and across the street are middle/upper class people. Pray for wisdom and direction for the church planting team on how to tailor outreach to these specific demographics. Ask the Lord for His leading and His vision for this church and neighborhood.

Milestone reached

Pray for wisdom and the Holy Spirit’s guidance for Jim and Melanie, ReachGlobal personnel in Costa Rica, who have completed language school and are now focusing full-time to ministry and the development of the new San Jose City Team.

Arrival on ministry field

Pray for God's grace and peace for several ReachGlobal missionaries who recently arrived on their ministry field. Pray that they may adapt quickly to their new culture, acquire good language skills and develop relationships with their team and those they will minister to.

Annual community outreach

Pray for the Christmas event on December 18, hosted by the Lotte Sunday school in the Philippines. This annual community outreach regularly reaches at least 150 people with the gospel. Pray for God’s blessing on those who serve the meals, conduct the games and give the presentations. Pray that the fruit of the Holy Spirit will be evident in the interactions between the volunteer teachers and the students.

Christmas at Kelenfold Ministry Center

Pray that many hearts will be captured by the gospel message during the Christmas outreach at the Kelenfold Ministry Center coffee house in Budapest, Hungary, on December 17. Ask that the Budapest City Team will be sensitive to the Holy Spirit’s guidance as they interact with those who are looking for hope and truth at this time of year.

Ministry in Lyon

Pray for grace and wisdom for Mike as he leads the Lyon City Team and pastors the International Christian Community of Lyon (ICCL). Ask God to give Caryn endurance and encouragement as she invests in their children, builds vital relationships in their neighborhood and serves in the ICCL.

Surgery today

Pray for Rachel, ReachGlobal personnel in Africa, as she undergoes knee surgery today in Iowa. Praise to the Lord that the surgery on her first knee went well and she has been recovering. Pray for skilful hands of the medical team, for protection from infection and complications. Ask God to give her joy and patience during the recovery process.

Film Outreach in Italy

Pray for Zach and Naomi, ReachGlobal personnel in Italy, who have been invited to partner with a small local church to lead film discussion groups next month. After three months, the teams, made up of church members, missionaries and local Italian filmmakers, anticipate making a short film together to enter in Rome's 48-hour film festival. Pray for this endeavor and for the relationships that need to be solidified in the coming months. Pray for God’s blessing on this opportunity to create a context in which evangelism and fellowship can happen naturally while working on the project.

Christmas outreach in Japan

Pray for Duane, ReachGlobal personnel in Japan, who is involved in hosting the Christmas outreach event on December 10. Pray that many English students and their families will attend this special evening and that the Lord would use it to speak truth and love into their lives this Christmas.

Ministering in France

Pray for God’s blessing on Jonah, Amy and their children, ReachGlobal personnel in Lyon, as they serve in a church plant under the leadership of a French pastor. Ask the Lord to open opportunities to share the gospel with their neighbors during the Christmas season. Pray that they would see fruit in their endeavors and continue to be a positive impact in the church and their neighborhood.

Christmas Celebration event in Peru

Pray for Meredith, ReachGlobal personnel in Tarma, Peru, hosting the Christmas Celebration December 7, for people involved in the Bible studies and others who have shown an interest. Pray for deepening relationships and that the seeds of the gospel would continue to be planted as another advent study gets underway with new contacts.

Discipling high school students

Pray for the Rajska Zahrada church plant’s need for a person to serve in the area of outreach English and discipleship among high school students. Pray for Caleb, ReachGlobal personnel in Czech Republic, as he completes his ministry at this church and transitions back to the U.S. Ask God to raise up another worker to minister to these high school students and continue Caleb's study of taking this group deeper in their understanding of Jesus.

Teaching at CISP

Pray for wisdom and knowledge for Vicky, ReachGlobal personnel in Czech Republic, who teaches four high school courses at CISP (Christian International School of Prague). Vicky has also spoken in the student chapels about the need to reconnect with God and others by confession of sin, repentance and forgiveness. The Holy Spirit is bringing about positive responses among students grappling with difficult life issues. Pray that they will give careful attention to what they are being taught and walk in obedience to God’s Word. 

Team training and orientation

Pray for the team training and orientation December 3, for 15 people preparing to go on an anti-trafficking vision, learning and service team to India January 23–February 4. Pray that Sharon, director of Justice Initiatives, Kathy and Steve will clearly communicate all the topics and that the foundation for team bonding and unity will be laid during this time together.

Discipling new believers

Dave and Patsy, ReachGlobal personnel in Cameroon, are planning a one day conference December 3, for 16 new believers in Jesus. Pray that everyone would come, as some of them live a distance away. Pray that the Cameroonian chaplains who will be speaking from John 1 will speak with authority and communicate clearly. Pray that God will bring those who need to attend and that their fellowship with one another will be an encouragement to all.