22nd April
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Agust Ólafsson (Associate), Iceland
We have recently launched our online evangelism project. Pray the team will grow, and we will find those that are spiritually seeking. We are seeing more young people interested in Jesus, and a few we are discipling. Pray this moves into a future campus-reaching church plant in Reykjavik.
21st April
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Paul and Tricia Todd (Short Term, Associates), UK, Nigeria
ACTS Nigeria holds special sales from January to March with large discounts; please pray for good sales. We are working on ways to help shift the large overstock of books in the Nigerian warehouse, as well as helping provide Starlink connectivity and solar power. ACTS Kenya is developing a second retail outlet and ACTS Cameroon is trying to get going despite armed conflict.
20th April
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Emmanuel and Esther Durand and their children, France
In recent months, we've had a steady stream of visitors, including several unbelievers. Pray for faithfulness on our part and that the Lord would do a mighty work in their hearts.
19th April
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Larry and Sinead Norman and their children, Germany
Please pray for the Lord to provide a new building for Leipzig English Church to meet in; for the Lord's word to keep bringing people to life in Christ; and for us as a family to keep rejoicing in the Lord Jesus together.
18th April
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Susana (and Mike) Blanco (Associates), Spain
I have two exciting teaching opportunities in Spain this semester: I will teach a 10-week online module again on ‘Generosity and Stewardship’ for church leaders with EET, and also a seminar on 'Generosity' at a church weekend in Valencia on Saturday 18 April. Pray for wisdom in preparation and for a deep gospel impact in individuals and churches in Spain.
17th April
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Giuseppe and Viviana Fortuna (Associates), Italy
Pray for Giuseppe and Viviana and their family as they continue to serve together in Italy.
17th April
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Ben and Esther Smith and their children, Moldova
On 17 April we hope to celebrate the 20 year anniversary of Casă Mea with a special event in a church in Chișinău. We pray this will be a blessed time of thanksgiving to God for all that he has done here.
16th April
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Luke and Claudette Baldwin and their children, Georgia
Please pray for Luke and Claudette and their family as they serve the Lord in their church in Georgia.
16th April
Ruairidh Maclean, UK Home Staff Scotland
Please pray for planning and preparations in the lead-up to the UFM Scottish Day Conference, scheduled to be held in Sandyford Henderson Church in Glasgow, on Sat 18 April. Pray that the event itself would be a blessing and encouragement for existing and new supporters, and for those who will share at the conference.
15th April
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Joel and Eszti Richards and their children, Hungary
Please pray for us as we enter a new season of ministry - we have church members! We give thanks but know this is only the beginning and we have a lot of ministry ahead of us.
14th April
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Maxime and Demelza Soumagnas and their children, France
Please pray for God to strengthen our core members and leaders to serve local people sustainably. We are seeking clarity in looking for a bigger venue in our area. Please also pray that students remain committed to Bible-reading, prayer and church during exams.
14th April
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Gethin and Katie Jones and their son, France
Please pray for Gethin and Katie and their ongoing ministry in church planting in France.
13th April
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Seth and Jessica Lewis and their children, Ireland
Our church plant in Carrigtwohill is now officially one year old! We thank the Lord for his faithfulness and provision. Pray for our church as we pursue the possibility of buying a property on the main street.
12th April
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Shaun and Anne Abrahams, Ireland
This February we hosted Creation Ministries International; pray for fruit from this event. Pray for wisdom for myself and Anne: our church is growing, and teaching and pastoral needs are increasing. Praise God with us for the salvation of a lady ‘A’. Pray for ‘R’ who is not a believer but attends faithfully.
11th April
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David and Wilma Murphy, Ireland
Please pray for David and Wilma and the continued growth and outreach work of the church in Charlestown.
10th April
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José and Sarah Caicedo Calvo and their children, Spain
Please pray for the young adults we are working with in Barcelona. Many have difficult backgrounds and struggle with substance abuse, but are hungry to know God. Pray for those in one-to-one Bible studies to be transformed, and for wisdom in pastoring and discipling them. Please pray for increased opportunities in the neighbourhood and courage to reach the Catalan people.
9th April
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A and C, UK
Please pray for an end to violence, injustice, and bloodshed and for a spiritual awakening among the people we love. Pray that they would be freed from religious deception and encounter the truth and love of Jesus Christ. Pray too for healing, justice, and a new future especially for grieving families, prisoners, and a generation longing for hope.
8th April
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We thank God for Brazilian missionaries in Portugal. One of them visited our church in January and we are sponsoring him and others to train pastors in Angola at the end of April. Please pray for the trip. Pray too for Andrew as he organizes trips to São Tomé and Mozambique this summer with EPW.
8th April
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Stephen and Nikki Childs and their children, Ireland
Please continue to pray for Stephen as he starts to take on more of the ministry again, and for the rest of the family.
7th April
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Liam and Rachel Steele (Associates) and their children, UK
Pray for opportunities to connect church planting projects in the UK/Europe to prayer and support with SaRang Church in S. Korea and for the Lord to continue encouraging and blessing our work in serving our local church, and in our partnership with churches in the UK/Europe. Pray for our eldest son as he sits his GCSE exams.
6th April
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Raph and Abby Gould (Short Term), Madagascar
Thank God for our safe arrival at Mandritsara and for the encouraging work being done here. Please pray for us as we settle into life and medical work, that we would be a blessing to the long term missionaries and Malagasy doctors here.
6th April
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Bosco and Heidi Bukeera and their children, Uganda
Please pray for Bosco and Heidi as they continue to serve the Lord in their church in Uganda.
5th April
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Paul and Susie Chatfield, Italy
Our new home group for families has taken off in a big way this year. Pray for wisdom as we adapt from being a student-heavy church to becoming one for families also. Rhythms and ministries need updating as a consequence. Whatever we do, however we do it, pray that we would keep creating space for people to meet with God.
4th April
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Stephen and Linda Park and their children, Uganda
Continue to pray for the ministry side of the hospital: there are various activities happening regularly, including morning prayers, children’s ministry (Sunday School & children’s club) and ward ministry. Teams also go outside the hospital to carry out prison ministry and Community Eye Outreach camps each month, and to help at more one-off medical mission events, including at Easter.
4th April
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Luke and Heidi (Associates) and their children, UK, Eurasia
Pray that our church in Oldham, located in a predominantly Muslim neighbourhood, would be a powerful and effective witness for the gospel. Pray for one former Muslim lady who has professed faith in Christ but is unable to come to Sunday services, and for her friend who is investigating Christianity.
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