Training in Chicago

Pray for several EFCA CONNECT team members who are receiving training in Chicago May 10-11. The purpose of this training is to learn how to use a new missions coaching tool, Your Focus on the World. Ask God to give the team members understanding and creativity of mind in implementing what they learn as they work with our EFCA churches in the area of missions.

Student retreat in Czech

Pray for Ritch, ReachGlobal personnel in the Czech Republic, who is participating in the year-end retreat for the seminary students May 9-13. Ask God to give Ritch clarity and wisdom as he leads the devotional times each morning, focusing on spiritual disciplines. Pray for strategic opportunities during the free time to interact with the students. Pray that Ritch will be good at listening, and asking the right questions to help students more clearly see and follow the paths God has for them.

Open House at PBI

Pray for Gary, ReachGlobal personnel in Portugal, who is a professor at the Portugal Bible Institute (PBI). PBI is hosting an Open House on May 7. This is a day when PBI welcomes people in the community to learn about the ministry of the school. It is also a time when faculty and board members have an opportunity to talk with potential students. Pray especially for new enrollments for the next academic year.

National Day of Prayer

May we humbly come before God today, seeking His guidance for our leaders and His grace upon us as a people. Pray that our prayers today open doors for the Holy Spirit to spread the good news of the gospel. Pray that the ReachGlobal mission to glorify God by multiplying healthy churches among all people would be at the forefront of our global ministry. Pray that God would give us favor as we develop, empower and release ReachGlobal personnel and national partners to impact 100 million people with the gospel over the next decade.

Lima partnership

Pray for Keith and Enrique, ReachGlobal personnel with Latin America Training Network (LATN) as they travel in May to Lima, Peru to sign a partnership agreement with the Evangelical Seminary of Lima. This strategic partnership will include faculty training, the use of LATN’s courses, and the possibility of official recognition of LATN’s programs.

Health concern

Pray for Betty, ReachGlobal personnel on the EFCA CONNECT team, who is undergoing chemotherapy following surgery where cancer was discovered. Ask God to help her regain her strength and energy quickly after each treatment. Pray that her health will be fully restored and that God would show Himself to her in extraordinary ways through this.

Team-building retreat

This week the EFCA EQUIP team is having its working/team-building retreat in the Twin Cities area. Ask the Lord to bless and encourage them in their prayer time, team dynamics and ministry focus. Pray for God’s clear leading for the team and physical health and strength for a productive week of planning.