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.
Jason & Shirley (Day 4)
We are encouraged to see a large group of people begin listening to newly revised teaching of God’s metanarrative covering the story from creation to new creation. Having the complete Torah in their language along with the complete New Testament provides a solid foundation and resource for this teaching. Please pray that people will be enlightened and lives changed as they listen.
Ashley & Gillian (Day 19)
We are grateful to those who prayed for Gillian’s recovery and thank the Lord she is better. We spend time visiting homes of believers and interacting with them over fellowship and prayer together. Some need Bible passages clearly explained and others to know the reassurance of salvation. Recently, Ashley was invited to share at the Nadi Community Church and walkthrough the history of the Brethren Assemblies of 90 years in Fiji. With Ashley’s observation and of his 71 accumulative years living in and out of Fiji was an advantage. The first assembly apparently met in a house at Ba in 1931. Pray for the preparations and sponsorship for the October “Passport to Purity” – for 13–18-year-old girls camp at Coral Coast Camp. The camp comes under the Brethren Fiji Youth and girls come from throughout Fiji.
Graham & Betty (Day 19)
Please pray for Graham as he prepares to speak at the 45th Anniversary celebration of our church, which began in our home with just 35 people.
Marty & Candice (Day 26)
We would appreciate your prayers for the crew aboard our medical ship, which has just completed a successful mission in Tuvalu. During this outreach, 126 water tanks were delivered and installed, and over 350 locals received free healthcare and heard the practical gospel. The ship is now in Fiji for two more outreaches before returning to New Zealand in late October. Please pray for refreshment and renewed strength for the crew, and for wisdom as we navigate the complexities of serving across the Pacific.
Ashley (Day 11)
Thank you for praying, it is much appreciated and always needed! It makes a difference! Nico (14 years) has been married just over a week now and my heart is really breaking for her, thinking about what her life will be like now. I called with her in the weekend, and it was good to see her face. Pray for her that her husband will be kind, caring and that he will come to know Christ. Pray for Nico to hold onto her faith and that God would guide her daily and protect her. Pray for my assignments, I have a portfolio of literacy materials with accompanying lesson plans due this week and pray that God will show me where he wants me to serve him next! Thank you!
Murray & Ruth (Day 9)
For 3rd – 26th September, we'll both be in a war-torn part of the world, physically and spiritually! With God's help, we'll lead a Bible and prayer retreat for locals. After that we'll visit with other individuals and couples to listen to their struggles and to pray with them. Murray will do some Bible teaching, and we'll take part in a special celebration (30th anniversary) for one of our partner organisations. We'd appreciate your prayers for us during this busy and demanding schedule. Pray for changed lives, that they'll be strengthened and encouraged for continued service in this challenging environment.
Marion (Day 6)
Please thank God that he meets all our needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
Pray that we always may lay hold of his great and precious promises in our daily life.
Please pray for the special speaker invited for outreach in the gospel on 6-7th Sept, and ministry on Ruth.
Andrew & Karen (Day 11)
Please remember the whole LV team. We are starting English teaching next week on Monday 1st September, oral scripture translation on Thursday this week, and vocational training on Monday 8th September. Almost all team members are stepping up to take some more weight of leadership and teaching, some in areas quite new to them. We ask God to protect us, especially our minds and emotions, to give us courage and creativity, and to help us persevere through the ups and downs of learning new roles.
Kathleen & Anita (Day 17)
God has answered our and your prayers for Manuela. She has continued firm in her decision to accept professional help to break free from her addiction. Last week a specialist in addiction problems, (a Christian who helped us with her situation many years ago) suddenly wrote and asked us for her phone number, saying God had put Manuela on her heart. Things have moved fast and on the 26th she is taking Manuela to begin a detox program. Please pray for strength and fortitude for Manuela.
Murray & Joy (Day 23)
Recently the women’s Biblical and Evangelical conference took place in the city of Kipushi under the theme: "The woman who thirsts and hungers for the Word of God", taken from the book of Amos 8:11. 2,468 Christian women took part in this great annual meeting.
On behalf of the CDLA, Isabelle, Furahisha and Françoise explained the methods of evangelisation before distributing brochures and tracts to the conference delegates who were deployed in the field to win souls. 717 people received the Lord and 25 were baptised. We are reminded that Africa is an active harvest field and your prayers for these women is valued as they return to evangelistic opportunities in their home communities.
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