13th June
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Lamin and Jayne Dumbuya and their son, Sierra Leone
Jayne and Theo will be in Ireland and the UK from mid-June to mid-August. Please pray they have a meaningful time with family, our home church and supporters, and that all the health and dental appointments would be helpful. Pray for Lamin as he continues with the different ministries in Sierra Leone, and for ongoing work on our building project.
12th June
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Phil and Elspeth (Associates), UK, East Africa
In June, we hope to be in Burundi working with three indigenous mission sending groups, and then in Kenya taking Ethiopian mission leaders to see a Mission School, to help them with training sessions in Ethiopia. During July we’ll visit supporters and be at the UFM conference. We are combining dental treatment with a holiday in Slovakia in August, and then returning to Ethiopia.
12th June
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Josh and Sophie Muwowo, South Africa
Pray for our annual mid-year conference from 12-15 June. Pray for students to come, and that the gospel talks from Genesis would be enlightening. Pray for the ongoing ministry at our university campus. We have challenges that impact our access for Bible studies and evangelism. Pray for creativity to know how to make the best out of the situation.
11th June
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Alex and Miri Stephenson and their child, Germany
We will host a placement student from the Irish Baptist College from 12-22 June. Pray that he would be a blessing to River of Life as he is exposed to international church ministry and that he would be blessed in return.
11th June
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Steve and Rhonda, UK, South Asia
We are home in N. Ireland, from Asia, until September. We will be sharing at meetings, and have Leah's wedding in June and our first grandchild to enjoy. Pray for 'N' who became a Christian and was baptised just before we left, that she will grow in faith, knowledge and courage as we continue Zoom Bible studies with her.
10th June
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Rosie Crowter, Papua New Guinea
Please pray as I prepare a week's training on godly life/integrity for the Port Moresby church leaders in August. I'll have to write it from scratch, so need God's wisdom. I will also help with the Bible school teachers' training in June, so they can hopefully start the new curriculum. Pray that I will keep in step with God's Spirit.
9th June
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Ed and Katie Houghton and their child, France
Please pray that we would know the value of gospel ministry even when it means saying goodbye to good friends and church family. Pray for Ed’s Irish passport to arrive soon, so we don’t need a visa to live in Belgium.
8th June
Ruairidh Maclean, UK Home Staff Scotland
Give thanks that the Scottish Day Conference on 18 April went well and was a blessing. Pray for the planning of events later in the year. Please pray also for wisdom in planning visits to mission partners and as I explore the possibility of a team in due time.
7th June
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Pray for my planned visit to the UK in the month of June to be fruitful. I am looking forward to meeting friends and gospel partners. Pray that our music camp, which we hope to hold in the first week of August, would be a huge success for the glory of God and for the good of his people.
6th June
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As the FEU\* student ministry starts to wind down for summer, pray that those students leaving us would have committed their lives to Christ and can take the gospel to their region in France, or their home country. Please also pray for the summer camps that are happening across France, that young people would come to know Jesus.
5th June
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Ben and Esther Smith and their children, Moldova
Our summer team is planned for 6-19 June. We value your prayers for a week of evangelistic outreach in one of the state disability institutions in the north of Moldova and a second week doing Bible studies with the residents of the five Casa Mea homes.
5th June
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Gisli and Norah Jonsson, Bulgaria
Please pray for our last training weekend for our four trainees (5-7 June), and their enrolment in the second year diploma in Christian Counselling training. Pray also for training for the counsellors (12-14 June) with Angie from the UK, that it would be extremely beneficial. Pray that the villagers we live amongst will respond to the Holy Spirit and read their Bulgarian John's Gospels.
4th June
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Zi Yang Chew (Short Term), Singapore
Please pray for Emma and I as we teach the kids at Gateway Church camp (5 - 8 June) on the doctrine of the Trinity. Pray for me as I start my apprenticeship with Gateway from July, that I will be excited to serve the church family, and God will continue to grow me for his work in my home country during my time in Singapore.
4th June
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Jonathan and Clare Skipper and their children, Spain
Recent answered prayers for IBSTE\* include permission for building work and a new teacher for September, with the provision of accommodation for his family. Please pray for our final year students as they graduate, that God would direct their steps to the right ministry opportunities. Pray too for prospective new students for September and for overcoming the hurdles they face in getting here.
3rd June
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Sadly, I have had to leave Scotland as where I was in ministry was not a good fit for me. Please pray for me as I say goodbye to the people I have come to love in Scotland and transition back to the US. Please pray that I would heal well and the Lord would make my future steps in ministry clear.
3rd June
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Martin and Claudia Bussey, Kenya
We fly back from the USA on 3 June, leaving Peter and Avery adjusting to life with newborn twin boys, and without Avery’s dad who suddenly fell asleep in Christ in April. Claudia plans to help her sister-in-law, who has Parkinson’s, to go on holiday, followed by visiting her dad in Nuremberg. Throughout these months, Martin will be preparing materials for publication and for September-December classes.
2nd June
Laura Danner & Team, USA Home Staff
Praise God for his powerful provision for our missionaries and their projects. Pray for smooth operations during UFM's Summer Conference, as Melissa and I will both be attending. Pray as we continue our search for a US Director, in God's timing.
2nd June
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In early June we will hold a camp for the teens from the Arte Vida project and in July I will teach on another camp. Please pray for the preparation for these and that God will work in the lives of those who take part. I'm super excited that my brother and niece are coming to visit for two weeks; pray for a special time together.
1st June
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During the first week of June I will be leading a break for older Christians (50+ years old), which includes five sermons. I am also continuing to mentor pastors in Europe and the UK, and attending some conferences to speak about my recent trip to India. Please pray that Christ would be foremost in my speaking.
1st June
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Mark & Gill Newham, UK
We are looking forward to a visit to Kenya and Zambia in the first two weeks of June to learn what God is doing amongst the Kenyan and Zambian church. Pray that we would be sensitive listeners as we learn about their heart for mission; pray too that we might be able to encourage and support everyone we meet.
31st May
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Aaron and Grace Dunlop (Associates) and their children, UK/East Africa
Pray that the WhatsApp groups will continue to grow and expand into other countries, so that we can mentor individual pastors through them. Pray that the project will become financially stable. Pray also for wisdom as we build a team of editors and other volunteers around the world, and for awareness among local churches in the UK.
30th May
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Josh Meynell (Short Term), Middle East
Pray for Josh as he continues his studies and takes part in Bible studies and evangelistic work in the Middle East.
29th May
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Sylvain and Oceane Coquerel (Associates) and their children, France
Pray for Alan and Pat following their retirement. Pray that they might feel able to rest while they continue to love and care for us all. Pray for our family as we take on more of the workload. Sylvain would particularly appreciate prayer for guidance and maturity. As we work through John's Gospel, pray that our local church grows in knowing Christ.
28th May
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James and Julia McMaster, Ireland
Please join with us in prayer that the Lord would raise up a gifted and godly man to co-pastor in the Castlebar fellowship. This would be a great blessing for everyone.
27th May
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Tamás and Berta and their children, Hungary
Please pray for Tamas and Berta as they serve in their church in Hungary. Continue to pray for Berta's ongoing health needs.
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