THIS WEEKS PRAYER ITEMS
Thank you for praying for the people and work of GC3.
Prayer is critical to all we and our mission partners do in our ministries so thank you in joining us in praying through the items we provide each week. The task of presenting the Gospel is far from over; there remains vast number of people globally who have yet to hear of God’s love.
Ashley & Gillian (Day 19)
Last weekend the Lautoka Gospel Chapel, Fiji Islands celebrated the 70th year thanksgiving event. A large number attended from both overseas and local. The theme of the occasion came from Psalm 145:4 on God’s faithfulness which was highlighted throughout with one generation to another commending His works to the present and next. Five generations were represented. Ashley was honoured to be invited as the chief guest. He was a foundation member from 1954 and involved with the building project working alongside his dad and family, local elders, missionaries and a team of men and women. It was a delight to meet up with both present and past church family connections many known to his family and with some spanning over the years. The leadership and members at Lautoka did a sterling job in organising an outstanding event. Those who attended the event will treasure the precious memories thanking the Lord for His unfailing love, goodness and faithfulness.
Marion (Day 6)
Thank you for faithfully praying. He is faithful who came to seek and to save that which is lost. Each day is another day in His grace. I have a friend who always says, never give up!
Kathleen & Anita (Day 17)
Right now, we are living a critical situation with a lame man in his eighties who had a fall and fractured his arm. He lives alone and we are his only “family”, so when he was discharged from hospital he was brought here. We are just living minute by minute, overcoming hurdle by hurdle. Praise God we have the promise of the loan of a wheelchair. Please pray for male carers 24/7 or a place where he will receive the professional care he needs.
During November we will be teaching Broken Cisterns in a recently established church.
Please keep praying that accommodation for Ivan becomes available as soon as possible.
Kevin & Helen (Day 20)
This has been a year of cancellations for us. We’ve had to cancel two trips because of unrest in the locations we were planning to visit. Our current plans are to leave for Egypt on the 31st October. But this trip too almost didn’t happen. Kevin found himself in ICU with a liver abscess and the front end of the trip to Malaysia and India had to be postponed. We’ve found ourselves “stuck” in NZ for almost a year. It’s been good to spend time developing our onboarding team. Our partners on the front line of gospel development continue to work hard despite huge pressure and opposition, spiritual, economic and social. We’re discovering that praying for our partners is much more vital to the impact of their ministry as visiting them could ever be. But we will still go when we can. After Egypt we plan to visit India, Nepal and The Philippines. Thanks for praying.
Ashley (Day 11)
The assignment load has been intense - three more to go. I have completed another portfolio of literacy materials where the focus was creating bridging materials and transfer primer design and production, these are helpful tools. I also had to give a presentation advocating for Mother Tongue Based Multi-lingual Education in the context, the process reminding me how important MT is, and it stays on my heart. I wait for an answer. Pray that if the door opens that there will be plenty of time to finish the visa process.
Robert & Ayesha (Day 14)
Thank you very much for your prayers for us and the mission! Later this week we will be attending a special conference for families serving in our region with the purpose of aiding us in the education of our children while on mission with the various challenges our locations present. We are looking forward to this opportunity! Please pray for good health and specifically that Isabella and Elliot would have a great time in the children’s programme - they tend to get very anxious, so please pray for peace and fun for them!
Murray & Ruth (Day 9)
Thank you for praying for Murray as he Zoom-taught Proverbs (via a Russian interpreter) to a translation team in Siberia. It went well – despite technical and language hurdles.
For up to 30 hours a week, he’s teaching PhD students, who are preparing to become translation consultants. Topics include Hosea, Habakkuk, Joel, and Malachi.
He’s also preparing PowerPoints for an intensive course on Ezekiel (November –December). For chapters 40 and following, he needs to accurately label parts of Ezekiel’s temple on clear diagrams. Is it length, breadth, or width? Is this verse still in the inner court or has it gone back to the outer court? Pray for wisdom, patience, and stamina as he mentors a next-generation trainer (Christopher) during this course.
Jeff & Ginny (Day 1)
We have a few medical things lined up, so we’ll be in Korea for a couple of months. Please pray for Jeff’s finger surgery to go smoothly, and for good results from a few other medical checkups.
Pray also for rest, recovery, and renewed strength, and that Ginny would have good energy and wisdom as she continues homeschooling.
Most of all, please pray that in every situation, we would become more like Christ in our daily lives.
Jack & Jemima (Day 3)
We are grateful to The Lord for our daughter Isobel, a season of study for Jack, and for this time living near Jemima's family and enjoying time with them. Please pray for us to keep growing in wisdom and love as spouses and parents, for wisdom as to next steps come the end of the year, and for lots of wisdom for Jemima as she is seeking to love friends in some tricky circumstances at the moment.
Jeremy & Karina (Day 13)
Please pray for Jeremy's Dad Tim, who has just had emergency coronary artery bypass surgery. We'd value prayers for a full smooth recovery, and for peace for the family. Jeremy will be coming back to NZ for two weeks in early November to support his Dad's recovery. Pray for smooth travels and for Karina and the kids who will stay back at home and school, supported by their community and team.
Kirsty (Day 8)
This week we are going to appeal to the Ministry of Education to have our resources considered for textbooks. Please pray for God's favour over these discussions. Thank you!
Karl & Helene (Day 4)
Please pray for Ayla our 9-year-old. We think she has broken her toe. Pray that it heals quickly as she keeps bumping it on things!
Please pray for Karl as he begins mentoring an intern from the local technical college. Pray that the intern enjoys the experience and integrates well into the team.
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