14th July
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Jo (and Julio) Adkins and their children, Nicaragua
Please pray for Heather and Natty as their second school semester starts at the end of July, that they might have energy and enthusiasm for the rest of the school year. We continue to wait for an answer as to whether or not Julio will receive his UK spouse visa; pray that we might trust God with the outcome of this.
13th July
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Seth and Jessica Lewis and their children, Ireland
God has provided for our church to purchase property on Main Street, Carrigtwohill. Please continue to pray for his provision for all that is needed to construct a church building, and more importantly that God would build his kingdom.
12th July
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Shaun and Anne Abrahams, Ireland
Please pray for new believers to become committed members at Tipperary Bible Church and for God to send new labourers to shepherd the church as Anne and I consider our future. Pray for our charity status application and for the Holiday Bible Club being held from 13-17 July.
11th July
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Susana (and Mike) Blanco (Associates), Spain
Every July, the Spanish Grupos Biblicos Universitarios (GBU) university and high school students have their annual summer camps. It is a great opportunity to refresh, equip, and encourage them in their mission to reach their peers for Christ. Pray for gospel growth. Please pray too for the summer conferences I will attend - for energy and to be a blessing.
10th July
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Fai Furney and her son, Malawi
Please pray for Fai and Titus as they negotiate significant changes in their lives. Pray for peace and God’s strengthening each day.
10th July
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José and Sarah Caicedo Calvo and their children, Spain
Please pray especially for the young adults we are working with in Barcelona, that the new Christians would be strengthened in faith and that God may work in the lives of those who don't yet know him. Please also pray for us as a family as we seek to build up our support team, and sustain our work here.
9th July
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A and C, UK
Pray for God’s mercy and spiritual awakening across the Middle East. Pray for justice to replace injustice. Pray for protection, courage, and hope for the people. Pray for unity among believers and strength for underground churches. Pray many find salvation in Jesus Christ.
8th July
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Mozambique has a fuel shortage. Please pray that the EPW conference at the end of July will still be able to go ahead; Andrew plans to attend. We thank God for conversions and new members at our church, as well as an assistant pastor. Pray for John and Andrew as they work together, and remember Jenny in her ladies' and children’s work.
7th July
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Maxime and Demelza Soumagnas and their children, France
We are running three workshops to train parents and future leaders; pray we can equip them to pass on the gospel to the next generation. Pray that people moving to Bordeaux would settle and connect with us and that more people would commit long term to the church. We continue to look for a bigger venue for our church in the area.
6th July
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Tom and Nerys (Associates) and their children, UK
We are grateful for a developing partnership with CMS (Church Mission Society) who have asked us to join them during their summer conference in July to provide debriefing sessions for the mission partners attending. Please also pray for us as we run a seminar at the UFM conference on 'Avoiding Burnout'.
5th July
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We have our children's holiday club 6-10 July. Please pray for the children and young people to get to know Jesus this week! Please also pray for energy, godliness and encouragement for the team, which includes a group coming from England, as well as members of the church here. Pray that Jesus is honoured though everything that happens.
4th July
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Please pray that David might have a good and well-needed rest from teaching at CTB at this time. Pray also as he gives a series of conferences in Tarapoto, in the jungle, from 5-12 July. Praise God for more new professors at CTB and for Alejandra, who is helping us with our accreditation process for our Masters programme and doing an amazing job.
3rd July
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Luke and Heidi (Associates) and their children, UK, Eurasia
Praise God that our church's dialogue event with a local mosque has restarted and pray for opportunities to share the gospel through this. Pray for wisdom for us in discipling new believers from Muslim backgrounds.
2nd July
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From 5-8 July, I will co-host a training conference for 16 women who are teaching the Bible to other women, helping them grow in their gifts. Sessions include character studies in 1 Thessalonians, including one I am leading, alongside pastoral workshops and teaching practice in the book of Ruth. Please pray for an encouraging, fruitful time that equips and strengthens each attendee.
1st July
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Kip and Rachel Chelashaw and their children, Kenya
Please pray for a team coming from the US in July to help run a music camp for our Sunday School children. Pray for travel plans, a suitable venue for the camp and for God to be made known and glorified. As a family, we also hope to visit the UK this summer. Pray that travel would go smoothly.
30th June
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I thank God for the gift of life, for bringing me this far, completing my studies, and for those he used to sponsor my education. I am grateful for the UFM family, my niece’s birth, and God’s faithfulness. Please pray for visa direction, ministry opportunities, strength, my mother’s health, and our family after losing my grandpa.
29th June
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J and S and their children, South Asia
We are going to visit the UK this summer for the first time since we moved to South Asia. Please pray for good times with churches, family and friends, and that we would come back spiritually, emotionally and physically refreshed.
29th June
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David and Wilma Murphy, Ireland
Please pray for Pauline, a volunteer coming to help with administration and a public event on faith and autism/neurodiversity. Pray for a young people's team coming from Emmanuel Church Marlborough from 30 June to help with the kids' club, youth meetings and a family guest invitation service. Pray for our participation in a local street festival in early August, with a stall offering gospel literature and free Bibles.
28th June
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Paul (and Sian) Daniel (Associates) and their children, UK
When providence is all you have! Many situations in diaspora activity are not straightforward so when prayers go out for an Indian investment banker, an Indian dentist and an Indian handyman… you think is that possible? Well God answered all three in a week and those answers are helping further the gospel in ways that are higher than ours.
28th June
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T and M and their children, South-east Asia
Please pray that we would receive our multi-entry visas before we travel to the UK in July, which will enable us to have a smooth return. Pray for an uneventful journey and to be encouraged by our time visiting our supporting churches. Please pray for our church while we are gone; for strength and perseverance for those continuing the work in our absence.
27th June
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Christian and Alice Keza and their son, UK
Pray for Alice as she finishes her childminding course and registration, and for the safe delivery of baby Keza number two in late July. Pray for Christian to complete his portfolio and qualify while working in his electrical job. Finally, pray for Cyprus students’ exams and tuition provision, and for the staff team to see increased student involvement.
27th June
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R and E and their children, South Asia
Praise God for bringing us to the end of our second academic year here. It hasn’t been easy; we continue to face challenges within the community, but thus far the Lord has helped us. Please pray for rest and refreshment during July as we are back in the UK, and for encouraging times with our friends, family and supporters.
26th June
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H and E and their children, France
Praise God for all the new people attending our church. Please pray for a new women’s worker for the church and for the preparations for our bilingual holiday Bible club in July. Pray also for our children who have exams and big decisions to make.
26th June
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Paul and Susie Chatfield, Italy
Give thanks for opportunities for Paul to speak further afield and pray for guidance in how to balance that with more local ministry.
25th June
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Christopher (Del) and Laura De La Hoyde and their children, France
Please pray for rooting in Christ for our kids doing exams, waiting to hear from universities and making plans for next year; for fruit in local relationships before the summer break; for wisdom, vision and planning for the next academic year; and for a refreshing time on home assignment in July and on holiday in August.
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