Daily Prayer Points

SAH: Pray for the Missionaries in Training preparing to move to SAH in 2025. Mentac: Pray for wisdom and eagerness for people considering Mentac next year. Across Cultures: Pray for a good cohort intake for 2025, and for a good mix of people from a variety of churches who are interested in mission. 

Pray with D & T that parents in T’s training will put new skills into practice and see renewed relationships with their teenagers thrive, and pray for this work to expand next year. Give thanks for D’s opportunity to read the Bible with a local non-Christian friend in the lead-up to Christmas. Pray with L for continued joy and growth in the Lord. Pray with Sam & Shan-Shan Chrisp that churches in Taiwan would teach God’s Word faithfully. Give thanks with Lachlan & Candy Grice for quality time away with family and close friends, and strengthening the ties that will sustain them as they move to Taiwan. Pray for their non-believing family members, that God may open their eyes to his goodness and glory. 

Give thanks with Kellie Nicholas for the many opportunities to connect with supporters on Home Assignment. Pray for a good time with family over Christmas. Pray with Chenny Thie that people will meet Jesus this Christmas season, and for KGK students to be bold in inviting their non-Christian friends to church and events. Pray with Elle Bryce for the church choir as they work towards their Christmas performance. Pray also for the Christmas wreath making event, which many non-believing friends and neighbours will attend. Pray that they may have positive and impactful impressions of the church community. Pray with Dene & Rachel Hughes as Dene comforts and ministers to some grieving students. 

Pray with Matt & Bex Ooi for Matt as he prepares to sit the N3 Japanese Language Proficiency Test this month. Pray that his skills will steadily improve as he moves forward in language studies. Pray with Dave & Beck McIntyre that this Christmas, people would understand that believers celebrate the arrival of Jesus, our Lord and Saviour. Pray with Steven & Sandra Parsons that all Christian Christmas events around Japan will have a deep impact on many unreached people as they hear about Jesus. Give thanks with Adam & Helane Ramsay for a new book on kid’s ministry that has been translated to Japanese. Pray with Nathan & Maki Clapham for the Christmas wreath-making event and other parties at church. 

Pray with Bruce & Libby Hayes for QNNSW Summer School preparations. Pray also for their final Home Assignment preparations, and that they will encourage and challenge people in God’s mission. Pray with Co-Mission Partners (CoMPs) Sam & Sharmila Budhathoki for their daughter Isabel as she starts school in Nepal, that she will make good friends and continue to grow. Pray that God will continue to use their family for his glory and his kingdom. Pray with CoMPs Ashish Christian & Karuna Sharma for continued growth and delight in the Lord. Pray with CoMPs Jiwan & Binita that churches will have opportunities to share the gospel and invite non-believers. 

Give thanks with A for her ladies growth group. Pray with M & K for the Christmas celebration gatherings among small house churches tomorrow–that believers will be encouraged in fellowship and God’s grace, and that non-believers will receive the gospel. Pray with E for opportunities to host this month and share about the Saviour’s birth. Pray with K (& A) that in this season, they and their church friends will be bold in starting conversations about Jesus and inviting people to events. Pray also for wisdom for them as they help lead the Theological Training Project. Pray with S & E that they will cultivate good ways to celebrate Jesus and share joy with others during their first Christmas in South Asia. 

Pray with R that many people in her location will seek Jesus. Pray with J & P that they would continue to build and deepen relationships at their workplace. Pray with J & S for times of rest and spiritual encouragement. Thank God for sustaining S and D throughout deputation, and the encouraging partnerships formed. 

Pray with J that the Prince of Peace would bring about peace and justice in the region. Ask for provision and wisdom for J and her teammates in this season of uncertainty. Pray with S and M for an end to conflicts in the region, and for those suffering the most to experience God’s kindness and love in Jesus. Pray with Dan & Marg that all who witness the school Christmas concerts and celebrations would know and believe that Jesus is God with us. Praise God with Gavin & Megan Rosser that God is bringing many new people to their church each week. Pray with Derk & Susan that God will grant their students a fervent desire to follow him in worship and truth by the Spirit. Pray with L for a good holiday break in January, and that he will be refreshed and renewed. Pray for his team as they plan the Refugee Boys’ Club activities for the new year. Pray with M for wisdom to share about the Christmas incarnation with friends. Pray also for more team partners to help sustain him. 

Give thanks with B for encouraging reconnections during Home Assignment. Pray for God’s Spirit to be at work in the hearts and minds of those whom she will serve among in 2025. Pray with C for encouragement, strengthening and blessing for isolated believers in the Dusty City over Christmas. Praise God with J for the people in her project team, and their unique gifts and care for one another. Pray with M for R and her family, and that she may be the first of many in her community to come to know Jesus. Pray with W & S for clear opportunities to share their joy and hope in Christ with local friends over Christmas. Pray with S & P for peace in the region. 

Pray with Morgan & Olivia for their family to balance rest, ministry and growth in Christ. Pray with Elizabeth that the young adults attending the National Training Event (NTE) in Australia with her will be edified, encouraged and inspired to share what they have learnt with other young adults at home. Pray with John & Deb for the preparation of three big Christmas events coming up, and that the message will be clear and compelling. Pray with Craig & Lisse for God to sustain their family in this busy season. Give thanks with Ray & Sandy for the joyful truth that God is with us. 

NSW & ACT: Give thanks for the faithfulness of gospel workers. Pray for staff and volunteers in their final preparations for Summer School. 

QNNSW: Give thanks for the amazing team of volunteer leaders running the children and youth program at Summer School. Pray for their preparations, and for sustained energy and enthusiasm as they share Christ with the younger generation. 

SANT: Pray that churches in the SANT branch will remember and rejoice that the coming of Christ is ‘Joy to the (whole) world’. Pray they would not lose sight of God’s global mission during the festivities. 

TAS: Pray for State Director, Scott Doran-Sargent, as he travels around Tasmania to meet with church leaders, parish councils and congregations–especially as he seeks to bring new denominations and churches into the CMS fellowship. 

VIC: Pray for the Christmas appeal, and that supporters would be encouraged and generous with their giving. Pray for all the final preparations for SUTS. 

WA: Praise God for the conclusion of 34 years of ministry by J. 

Pray with David & Cathie Sandifer for God’s direction and empowering for all aspects of their ministry. Pray with Co-Mission Partner Jotham Booker that people who visit his church’s Christmas market stall will show interest in the gospel, and that many unbelievers will respond at their Christmas service. Pray with Klaus & Jude Hickel that they would proclaim Christ boldly in this Advent and Christmas season. Pray for people to be inviting their friends to church. 

Pray with Simon & Jessica Cowell for the end-of-semester GBU events. Pray also for their brief return to Australia for Christmas and NSW & ACT Summer School. Give thanks with Co-Mission Partner (CoMP) Andrea (& Geanne) Becciolini for E, a non-believing student who is keen to read the Bible at the GBU Bible studies. Pray that the Lord will grant her to be born again. Pray with Jason & Hannah Fairclough for past students considering further ministry training to have clarity and zeal in following through on good desires to serve Jesus. Pray for opportunities to point to Jesus as they farewell friends and prepare for their first Home Assignment. Pray with Gillian Law for the many non-believing students her team has met over the past few weeks of campus evangelism, public events, and personal witness. Pray that the Spirit will open minds and hearts to the gospel. Pray with CoMPs Bostjan & Lidija Cifer for the financial support of a potential ministry apprentice at their church. Pray for partners to stand alongside this apprentice, and to support gospel work in Slovenia. 

Pray with Jim & Tanja French for the various Christmas outreach events at the Anglican Church in Valencia–including a women’s meeting, gingerbread house making for families, and carols service. Pray for good catchups with MOCLAM students at the GBU conference they hope to attend in December. Pray with Lauren Raiter for the ‘Graduates of IFES Spain’ camp taking place in Valencia this week, that it will be a time of good opportunities and encouragement. Pray with Miriam Bradshaw as her church prepares a children’s and families Christmas event, that kids will be bold in inviting their friends. Give thanks with Chris & Kristy Galea for the Advent season, which brings so many gospel opportunities. Pray that people will be open to hear the good news. 

Pray for Karina Brabham to adjust well to being back in Australia on Home Assignment. Thank God for time with family over Christmas. Give thanks with Colin & Catherine Puffett for the upcoming Christmas craft event on Sunday 15 December, and pray that it will have eternal fruit. Thank God with Josh & Susannah Apieczonek for blessing and sustaining the church plant in its first year. Give thanks that non-Christians are hearing the gospel, and Christians are growing in their capacity to share Jesus. Give thanks with Gillian Akers for a wonderful and rewarding visit from her son Jonathan. Pray that Christmas outreach events will open hearts to the love of Jesus. Pray with Emma Payne for more prayer and financial partners over the coming months. Pray for Michael & Rani Grivas-Allison as they grieve the sudden and tragic death of Rani’s dad. Pray they would depend on the people around them in Belgium, and that God would work through this season of grief to deepen their relationships and roots. Thank God with Howard & Patricia Spencer for a good beginning of the academic year and an increase in the number of students in the Brussels GBU group. Pray that students will be encouraged in evangelism training and will invite their friends to study the Bible. Pray with Co-Mission Partners Leon and Oliva Le that God will give Leon the wisdom to balance family life and ministry well. 

Give thanks with Marty & Jenny Foord for the completion of another Bible college semester. Pray that staff and students will rest well over the semester break, and that faculty will prepare well for the new semester in January. Give thanks with Christopher & Julie Dean for the opportunity to see their sons, reconnect with other family and friends, and for encouraging visits to link churches while on Home Assignment. Pray with Chris & Grace Adams for the Tetun translation of ‘God’s Big Picture’ to be ready by early next year. Pray also for the planning and development of a pastors training program, and give thanks for several potential students for 2025. Pray with Malcolm & Leanne that local Christians will be bold in proclaiming Christ this Christmas season, and many more people will hear the gospel. Give thanks with Taulama Siuhengalu for God’s kindness regarding language learning and working at Hanoi Bible College. Pray with Co-Mission Partner Thủy (& Ngân) that God will provide a new stable location for their church, or the finances to continue where they currently worship. 

Pray for N & R and their kids to settle well in Australia for Home Assignment. Pray with Rowan that people will be safe as they gather for Advent and Christmas services across the country, and for clarity and creativity as the good news of Christ’s birth is proclaimed. Give thanks with Andrew Buchanan & Abi Tandiseru for the warm fellowship and generosity of their supporters on Home Assignment. Pray that Chris & Erin will make the most of the Christmas season to share Jesus with those around them. 

Pray with Julie for perseverance, and that she may share Christmas joy at university. Pray with Jon & Deborah that Bible college graduates serving throughout South East Asia will be willing to join the work of the harvest. Pray with Rebekah for grace, clarity, connection, and safety as believers seek to speak of Jesus this month. Pray with Josh & Nici for an opportunity to celebrate Christmas with friends, and for perseverance and energy at the end of the year. 

Pray with K for preparations to return to Australia for her first Home Assignment (HA). Give thanks with N to the LORD who brings light to the darkness, salvation to the lost, and glory to his name. Give thanks with J for an encouraging final HA, and Missionaries Conference on 15-17 December. Praise God for J’s faithful service with CMS for over 30 years. Give thanks with I for the prayer and love she has received while grieving the death of her mother. Pray with L & C for the Christmas outreach at the local church this month.

Pray for Tim & Olivia Mulherin as they prepare to return to Australia this month for their first Home Assignment. Pray especially for their children as they go through another big transition. Pray with Jeremy & Jill Horrocks for teachers and students at HOPE International School to continue with enthusiasm in their studies as they head towards the Christmas break. Pray for Phnom Penh Bible School students to have opportunities to share Jesus during holidays. Give thanks with Maurice & Amanda Jacobson for the end of another term at Elim Bible School. Pray for safety for students as they return home for the break. 

Pray for wisdom and encouragement for the leaders of CMS partner organisations. Pray for the General Secretaries of IFES student movements to serve with creativity and humility, bringing glory to the Lord Jesus Christ. 

Pray with Daniel and Olivia Webster that God might help them to love all aspects of Namibian culture. Thank God with Kylie Zietsch for an excellent women’s conference where many were encouraged by 1 Peter to keep trusting Jesus in suffering. Pray for this term that as the staff teach, prepare, mark, encourage and mentor that they would do this with joy and kindness. Give thanks with Nathan and Diane Lovell for the wonderful end of year celebrations for George Whitefield College (GWC) students on 27 November. Pray for those heading into new ministries across Africa, that God would bless and encourage them. Pray with Mike and Karen Roe as Karen facilitates two lecturer-training intensive courses this month: one online from Australia and one in Cape Town for GWC students. Pray with Co-Mission Partner Thulisile (and Thato) as she adjusts to work and leaving her twins at home. Pray for practicalities, emotions, and a smooth transition to Johannesburg Bible College (JBC). Pray that she would prepare, teach and serve faithfully during term four. 

Thank God with Brenton and Mel Kilby for the lessons they are learning in humility, vulnerability and dependency as they learn language. Pray with Mike and Katie Taylor for their church as they seek to do effective outreach into the international community leading up to Christmas. Pray especially for the carols event: that the gospel would be proclaimed clearly and that many people would turn to trust in Jesus. Pray with Michael and Jean Burke for the commencement of students in the new academic year and as they begin teaching. Pray with David and Jenny Juniper as they farewell Congolese friends, pack up their apartment and head home for their first Home Assignment. Pray they would find appropriate storage for their things and their car.  

Thank the Lord with Andrew and Margaret Newman for time with their sons and partners this week. Pray too that the Lord would enable students in their college to integrate their learning into their lives. Pray with Ryan and Lynne Verghese for the people of Praslin who heard the gospel at the recent interdenominational World Children’s Day celebration. Pray with Adam and Avril Friend for a smooth move to Toliara and a good transition to life in the Bible college community.  

Pray with M for the centre where she works to continue to receive stable government funding. Pray with Anna Radkovic for great gospel conversations with everyone who comes through the A Rocha guest house. Praise God with Anthony and Trudi Elyard for the warm welcome and assistance from friends as they settle and move to new accommodation. Pray for them as they dig into language learning and sort through visas. Pray with Co-Mission Partners Anwar Berhe and Tsigereda Atankir for the 400 children in their church to grow in the love and knowledge of God, and for wisdom for Sunday school teachers to guide them with the counsel of the Lord.  

Pray with Malcolm and Ainsley Purdey for the students at Centre for Pastoral Studies (CEP) as they finish their assignments for the year. Praise God with Chris and Stef Overhall for the last three years of ministry in Chile and Latin America. Pray for safe travel to Australia in December for Home Assignment, and that they will be refreshed for ongoing ministry and service. Pray with Frances Cook for wisdom as she contributes to a missions conference in Lucindale in February. Pray with Co-Mission Partner (CoMP) Álex (and Karina) Córdova Morales that the upcoming sessions for the ‘planting team’ of his church community project will bring growth in faith and service, to the glory of God. Pray with CoMPs Andrés and Annika Ruiz Caro for CEP students as they finish their second semester and prepare for exams. Give thanks with Adrian and Anita Lovell for Adrian’s opportunity to speak on Jonah at a conference over the next few days. Pray that God might use it to grow the church, and to apply the Old Testament through the lens of Christ’s saving work.  

Pray with Martin and Julie Field for the Año Puente retreat starting Monday, and their last few days with this group of young people. Pray for direction amid the sadness of finishing the year and saying farewells. Pray with Amy Stephens for students investigating Christianity as part of the ABUA groups, that they will come to trust him. Pray with Peter and Terry Blowes for the preparation of the Argentine January Summer School. Give thanks that God is raising up workers, including Kevin, for the ripe harvest field in Buenos Aires. Pray especially for Kevin as he raises financial support. Thank God with Pedro and Joy Oliveira Woolmer for new connections with the local evangelical seminary, and opportunities for Pedro to teach some classes there. Pray for opportunities to connect meaningfully with neighbours and friends in the lead up to Christmas. Pray with Nick and Kysha Davies for the ‘return preaching workshop’ they are running in Pucallpa. Pray with Co-Mission Partners Bryan and Sarah Haro Leon for continued opportunities for Sarah to read the Bible with mums from church. 

Give thanks with Matt and Ellen Tyler for time on the island of Ambrym for a village stay. Praise God for opportunities to visit a potential language location. Pray for wisdom in decision making. Pray with Joel and Tiffanie Atwood for final opportunities with the Education campus students, for farewells, and for a little rest before departing for Home Assignment. Pray with Keith and Marion Birchley for PNG students, graduates, and ministry apprentices who are coming to AFES National Training Event (NTE). Pray they continue to grow and mature in their walk with Jesus. Thank God with David Pettett for sustaining him through a big month, with graduation day today. Pray with Bill and Linda Colyer for their upcoming time at AFES NTE, that God would be challenging many students to consider mission.  

Praise God with Ian and Jenny Wood for the students who have been with them over the past twelve months. Pray that students take what they’ve learned into their own communities. Pray for the Woods as they head to Arnhem Land this month to talk to potential future students. Pray with Derek and Rosemary Snibson for new volunteers to persevere in developing youth outreach programs in the Bagot community, and for the growth of the gathering of believers there. Pray with Simon and Claire Koefoed for Aboriginal church leaders as they prepare to speak at CMS Summer conferences in January. Pray with Co-Mission Partners James (and Miriam) Woods, Marlene Andrews and Mandy Manggurra for strength to continue their ministries in the face of many needs.