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.
Kathleen & Anita (Day 17)
Our week of teaching in the mission school was a blessing to us and to the students. Please pray for Manuela. She has realised that purposely leaving God out of her life was not a good decision and is at a crossroads moment. We rejoice to see Ivan restored spiritually and ask you to pray that the Lord will open doors for him. While he understands that his time in our home has come to an end, he needs clarity to know where the Lord is leading him to live and serve Him.
Hazel (Day 16)
Over eight weeks ago, Hazel experienced a serious fall when she stepped out of a car and landed in a gutter. The accident resulted in three of her vertebrae needing to be fused together. She spent four weeks in a private hospital recovering. Although Hazel can move her legs and feet, she remains confined to bed, lying flat on her back. Her spinal nerve sustained 80% damage, and her doctor has advised that it may take 12 to 18 months for the nerve to regenerate. Until then, she will need to remain in bed. Hazel has now been home for five weeks, receiving full-time care. She now has a dedicated team of two nurses to cover 12 hours a day, and three lovely girls from Ateos stay with her at night, alongside regular visits from a physiotherapist and other helpers. Despite the challenges, Hazel remains bright and cheerful.
Please keep Hazel in your thoughts and prayers as she faces a long journey toward recovery.
Marion (Day 6)
Yesterday we were happy to welcome the bride-to-be of one of the young brothers in the assembly. An added pleasure for me was that she is the granddaughter of one of my husband's earliest friends when he first arrived in Japan. God is faithful.
Ashley (Day 11)
Study is turning to assignments, pray that I can do these well. The literacy material assignments are good practice for creating curriculum material. Pray that God will show me where he wants me to serve next. Keep praying for Nico (14 years). She is preparing to get married. The boy’s family is coming to have a meal with hers to make things official and then they are planning to get married. She is so young, pray that God will protect her and that no matter what happens that she will hold onto her faith. Pray for the mums in the village. I was talking to Remus’ mum, Maria, the other day and life is not easy for them looking after kids in basic conditions, without things like running water in the house. Maria is a believer, pray that she would be encouraged and that more people around her would choose to follow Jesus and that she would be able to have friends who would walk in faith with her. Also, for Bria (Nico’s step mum). Please pray for these things. Thank you!
Ian & Judith (Day 22)
Pray for Ian as he represents the work of Theologians Without Borders at a training institutions’ conference run by Asia Theological Association. He will be at Taipei, Taiwan, for 11th -14th August. Pray that leaders of many Bible colleges there will see the value of TWB’s volunteer short-term teachers in building their capacity.
Maree (Day 14)
This month I have two trainings on the calendar. One is 1.5 days, in-person, in the capital. The other is an evening webinar online. Both are with leaders from other worldviews. Please pray for favour with both groups and for opportunities for important heart conversations.
Kirsty (Day 8)
I am recovering from Malaria. Please pray for me to recover fully as I go into a busy season of travel. Good health and travelling mercies will be very much appreciated. Thank you!
Ashley & Gillian (Day 19)
The Fiji Brethren Women Fellowship held a well-attended conference last weekend at Sabeto Valley Christian Camp, themed “God Use Me.” Women from across Fiji, including a strong group from Sigatoka, gathered for a time of spiritual renewal. We continue to pray for revival in churches, that hearts will return to their first love, embrace forgiveness, and move forward in faith and service.
We’re also praying for Gillian, who is battling severe infections including inflamed cellulitis and a weeping leg scar, causing dangerously high blood pressure. She’s under the care of a trusted doctor and receiving treatment, supported by much prayer.
Rick & Annemarie (Day 21)
We want to thank you for your prayers for the outreach in Bulgaria, where a local church has been reaching out to children with the gospel. Please continue to pray for these young hearts - that the seeds planted would grow and that they would come to know God more deeply.
We also ask for your continued prayers for the new pastor as he settles into his role and builds relationships within the congregation.
Additionally, I would appreciate your prayers for the meetings I’m currently involved in. Please pray for open doors to send more people to this region - people who can share God’s love and be a living example of His grace. Also, pray for the successful completion of logistical tasks in these foreign countries while I am here, so that our efforts can be more effective and fruitful.
Andrew & Karen (Day 11)
Please pray for the 55 youth who have returned home after our 4-week summer camp. May the word of God which has been planted in them, continue to bear fruit. May they live changed lives even as they return to the spiritual desert.
Please also pray for two women; Mrs Phaowh, possessed by demons, lost and bewildered, and Mrs Phing, abused by the medical system, afraid she is going to die. May our Father be gracious to these two women and bring freedom, peace and joy.
Oral Bible translation will begin in about three weeks. Pray that the participants coming in from tribal areas will be filled with enthusiasm and will be transformed themselves as they study His Word.
Robert & Ayesha (Day 14)
Thank you for your prayers for our visas and Isabella's eyesight. Praise the Lord, visas have been secured. We have a plan for improving Isabella's eyesight, but we know we'll need to find eyecare in a neighbouring country. Pray we can find a quality clinic nearby for ongoing checks. Pray for a Central Asia brother who has defaulted on university fees and is trusting the Lord for provision. Please pray for a fruitful and refreshing final few weeks in NZ.
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