10th October

Ellie Maffett, Greece

Please pray for settling back into Greek life, routines, church and people after returning from the UK in September. Pray for the next steps in language learning, for maintaining energy and intentionality with patience. Pray for wisdom to get the right balance between language learning, ministry and rest, and for me to keep seeking and finding my identity only in Christ.

9th October

David Morrow & Gillian Carson, UK Staff Team, Northern Ireland

Do pray for a number of deputation opportunities, including our three Autumn Celebration meetings during November at which Johnny McClean will be taking part.

8th October

Rebecca Jones, Uganda

Praise God we finally made it to the UK over the summer! The eight years of paperwork and delays were hard and frustrating at times, but we know God's timing is perfect and we've learnt to lean into God more and rest in his faithfulness. We returned to Uganda in mid-September. Pray that we would settle back well and for wisdom as we make (tentative!) plans about future UK trips.

7th October

Jo McMillen, Brazil

Please continue to pray for the Arte Vida outreach project. Pray for the children's day event happening on 11 October. In November, we will be planning a mini camp for the kids at church. Please pray for the planning of these events, that the gospel would clearly be proclaimed and that lives would be changed.

7th October

Liam & Rachel Steele, UK/Europe

Ask the Lord for new connections so that more churches can be planted and more people hear the gospel. Pray for the conference in Korea in October - that we will be well prepared and enjoy fellowship and encouragement from meeting with our ministry partners. Rachel will also have some medical check-ups. Pray too for the new school year for our three children. The oldest starts his GCSE year and our daughter begins at comprehensive school.

6th October

Lamin & Jayne Dumbuya, Sierra Leone

Our Pipeline Bible Club restarted at the end of September. 100-180 children usually attend each week, split over two days for boys and girls. Pray for the children to have open minds and hearts to receive God's word and grow in their understanding of faith. Pray for the ministry to overflow into the children’s homes, impacting their families and the wider community.

5th October

Marcelo & Holly Vieira, Brazil

We would deeply appreciate your prayers that God would provide the prayer and financial support needed for us to be fully funded. We have several speaking engagements, Bible study visits, and conferences between September and November. Pray that we may give a faithful record of all God is doing in our ministry and that we may be an encouragement to all who hear.

4th October

Daniel & Ellie Caballero, Peru/Ireland

During October, I (Daniel) will be sharing at Grace Baptist Mission’s Annual Mission day, as well as preaching at a youth retreat in Cork, Ireland, for a week. During November, I plan to do some deputation in the United Kingdom. Please pray for the preparation and logistics. Pray also for Ellie, who will be staying home with the children.

4th October

A & C, UK

Please pray for Amir and Connie as they continue their ministry in the UK.

3rd October

David & Bertha Barnes, Peru

Please pray for us as we spend time back in the UK until mid-October. Pray for rest, renewed strength, and good times with family, churches and friends. Thank God for the many people who continue to support us in prayer and financially. Pray too for our Puritans conference with Joel Beeke, and a preaching workshop towards the end of October.

2nd October

Sylvain & Océane Coquerel, France

Please pray for the new school year, that the children in our church might be encouraged to come to know Jesus Christ personally. Pray that new people come to the church and hear the gospel preached and that the church takes the opportunity to reach out to the neighbourhood. Pray too that we grow in maturity and unity after our first church weekend.

1st October

Zi Yang Chew, Singapore

Please pray for Emma and I as we ponder our future after graduating from college. Should I work at Gateway Church for two years (if they offer me a place), before moving to Malaysia?

30th September

Paul & Susie Chatfield, Italy

Church camp is happening for the first year over the first weekend of October. Pray for this weekend to be refreshing and a blessing to all who go.

30th September

Steve & Rhonda, South Asia

In early October, we head for South Asia for 6 months. Rhonda is starting a new mental health ministry in schools, the community and with church members. Pray for the material to benefit and lead people to seek Christ's healing and saving power. Steve has 'rammed earth' building workshops, teaching /preaching in a local church and working alongside farmers in an agricultural programme. Pray we settle quickly and make new friends.

29th September

Hannah Forbes, Uganda

Despite some big challenges with relationships, God is faithful and has answered so many of my prayers! Thank you for praying. Praise God that my little Bible study with Olivia, Jovia and Erina has restarted. Pray for the school team as we study the book of Mark. Please pray that in both Bible studies, hearts and lives will be changed for God's glory.

29th September

Merv & Kim, South Asia

Kim and I are due to have a very hectic schedule of pastors’ and church leaders’ training conferences. We are due to be in four very different countries in South and South East Asia between October and December. Please pray for much spiritual fruit and safe travels.

28th September

Bosco & Heidi Bukeera, Uganda

Please pray for several of our congregation being baptised on 28 September. Praise the Lord that he continues to draw people in our community here in Ssenge to himself! Pray that these newly-baptised people would grow in their knowledge and love of the Lord, and that they would seek to serve him.

28th September

Huw & Alison Williams, Ireland

Alison would appreciate your prayers as she heads up the new Formation programme in CUI, starting this academic year with seven graduates. Please pray for them to grow in love and knowledge of Jesus and to be effective in reaching students with the gospel. Huw is returning to ministry after his sabbatical, so please pray for him as he settles into the rhythms of church ministry once again.

27th September

Stephen & Linda Park, Uganda

With increasing costs, a desire for improved patient care (which often costs more) and reducing donations, there is increased pressure on mission hospitals like Kiwoko Hospital to generate more income. Pray that the mission does not get lost in the midst of this, but rather that God is glorified through everything and that the hospital remains a light in the surrounding community and further afield.

26th September

Agust Olafsson, Iceland

The online evangelism website (www.316.is) is now up and running, which is a big milestone. The next step is to start sharing content on social media. Pray for boldness and anointing. Vince and Trina are moving to Iceland to join the ministry. Pray especially for the right apartment for them.

25th September

Christopher & Laura de la Hoyde, France

Please pray for Del (Christopher) taking on leading the team of elders and Laura developing the literacy ministry among immigrant women. Pray too for Jethro (18) starting university in Paris and Owen (14) starting lycée, and for their walk and witness in both places.

24th September

Alice & Luiz Assis Dos Reis, Italy

Please pray for our start of term activities (from late September), that we can meet new students (both Christian and non-Christian) and for our Bible studies, a series in Mark. Pray for our new student leaders (A, I, D and D) to grow in their love for Jesus and their desire to share him at university.

23rd September

John & Anne Goodwin, Italy

Life is beginning to return to a regular rhythm after the summer. Please pray for a good start to the academic year, especially for God to be with Daniel who starts middle school. Pray for great wisdom in church as we draw alongside others with a variety of pastoral challenges.

22nd September

Ruairidh MacLean, UK Staff Team, Scotland

The UFM Scottish Thanksgiving Evening is scheduled for Friday 3 October. The Scottish Prayer Day is scheduled for Saturday 8 November. Pray that preparations go smoothly, that there will be a good attendance, that these events may spur people on in their support of mission and that through them some may even hear the call to mission service.

21st September

Rachel Horner, France

New term, same God! The end of September brings a big outreach week to welcome students. Lots come but not all stay. During September to November, pray that we welcome well, that students stay and that God opens their hearts to his gospel. Please pray for energy and wisdom as to which students to invest in for the future.

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