Flooding in Brazil

Pray for Craig, Jeff, Mike and Mark, ReachGlobal personnel, who are responding to the major flooding in Rio do Sul, Brazil. Ask God to give them wisdom and discernment as they have an opportunity to come alongside brothers in Christ and mobilize Brazilian churches to serve those whose homes, churches, businesses and schools have been destroyed. Pray that hearts will be softened to the Good News of Jesus Christ. 

Pulpit ministry in Portugal

Pray for Gary, ReachGlobal personnel in Portugal, as he prepares his message and preaches February 20, at one of the churches where PBI (Portuguese Bible Institute) has an extension center. Ask the Lord to pour out His Holy Spirit as Gary speaks on the importance of teaching God’s Word and that those attending will be challenged and encouraged.

Rebuilding process in Haiti

Recently, leaders representing four international aid organizations and five countries (Haiti, U.S., Columbia, Brazil and Congo) met in Haiti. Their purpose was to work out a long-range plan for assisting the Haitian church in the building and rebuilding process. Pray for Steve, ReachGlobal church planting catalyst for Latin America, who has been asked to mentor and coach the national and international people arriving in Haiti. Pray that he can foster close-knit relationships between an on-site team representing multiple countries and help them understand the Haitian culture.Also pray that he can facilitate the creation of discipleship and mentoring strategies that can be lived out indigenously.

Multiplying Churches in Japan

The MCC (Multicultural Church) English Department voted to become the "primary partner" church for TMCC (Tokyo Multicultural Church) to multiply reproducing congregations among the nations God is bringing to Tokyo. This is a huge step of faith for the small congregation (70-80 adults) led by Howard and Marilynn, ReachGlobal staff in Tokyo. Pray for Howard and Marilynn and this congregation as they follow God’s leading and trust Him for great things.

Seminar on Missions Strategy

Pray for Nick, ReachGlobal staff with EFCA CONNECT, who is conducting the seminar Developing a Missions Strategy that Fits Your Church for leaders of the Charter Oak EFC in Battle Ground, WA, June 4-5. Pray that the workshop will be a blessing to this church as they identify the strengths of their congregation and consider how to build on those assets to develop effective outreach ministry.