Daily Prayer Points

Pray with Jim & Tanja French for their church as their youth and children’s minister transitions to another church in Valencia. Pray for people to step up and fill the void that he and his family will leave. Pray with Miriam Bradshaw for people still recovering economically from the October floods—that it would motivate them to seek God. Give thanks with Lauren Raiter for a rich and sweet time with her mum who has come to visit Madrid. Give thanks with Chris & Kristy Galea for Lent—helping them become more aware of the things in their life that distract them from Jesus. Pray that many in Malta would engage with Gods Word as their source of hope.

Pray that Karina Brabham would have good patterns of rest and time spent with God amid the busyness of Home Assignment. Pray with Josh & Susannah Apieczonek for many visitors to come to their church at Easter. Pray with Colin & Catherine Puffett for the several new people who have shown interest in joining the church—that the community would welcome them, and that they will experience Jesus’ love and truth. Praise God with Emma Payne for the encouraging learning environment at her language school, and pray for growth in her French listening and speaking skills. Give thanks with Gillian Akers for new relationships forming outside of church at choir and at university. Pray that God will work through her in making himself known.

Praise God for the generosity of the CMS fellowship in supporting missionaries around the world. Pray that God would continue to raise up missionaries to serve in new and current CMS locations.

 Thank God for time the CMS-A Board was able to spend together at St Andrew’s Hall in February, and for their virtual meeting last Wednesday.

Give thanks with Marty & Jenny Foord for a good start to the new semester. Pray that they will seek the honour and glory of God in every aspect of their lives and ministries. Praise God with Christopher & Julie Dean for mutually encouraging visits to link churches over the past two months. Pray with Chris & Grace Adams for the launch of the Tetun version of Vaughan Roberts’ ‘God’s Big Picture’. Pray for Chris as he presents this as a training course. Pray with Taulama Siuhengalu that he will keep building relationships with the students at Hanoi Bible College as he becomes more involved in extra-curricular activities with the students. Pray with Co-Mission Partner Thủy (& Ngân) for their church as they submit the paperwork to the government to obtain legal status. Pray that the process will go smoothly.

Pray with Andrew Buchanan & Abi Tandiseru for ministries on campus and in the local congregation as they get underway for the year. Give thanks with Rowan for the opportunity to have a restful and refreshing break last month. Pray with Chris & Erin that as people in their location spend time meditating and reflecting to celebrate their new calendar year, God would reveal himself to them.

Pray with Julie for deep spiritual conversations with friends during Ramadan. Pray with Rebekah that those who are fasting this month will find joy and satisfaction in the One who hosts the true feast. Pray with Jon & Deborah that God will reveal himself to many in Indonesia, and that they might have opportunities to share about him. Pray with Josh & Nici that God would use Josh as he preaches for the first time at a new church, and teaches solo at the Bible college for the first time.

Pray with K that God would send more gospel workers to her location, especially teachers for the language centre. Pray with L & C as they discuss future ministry options with their local partner. Pray with N that as temperatures rise, power outages abound, and energy is sapped, she will persevere and consider it pure joy (James 1:2-3). Pray with N & R for their new visa application to be accepted. Pray with I for energy to connect digitally with her team and local friends on location while she is on Home Assignment. Pray also for guidance and joy regarding future ministry. Pray with Co-Mission Partner Yumin that her training at SAH will equip her well for future ministry back in her home country.

Pray with Tim & Olivia Mulherin for ongoing wisdom and grace for the Mercy Medical Centre leadership team. Pray with Jeremy & Jill Horrocks for Year 12 HOPE students to follow Jesus as they leave school and move away for further study. Pray also for Phnom Penh Bible School students to grow in their dependence on God as they go on their field ministry exposure trip (28 March-1 April). Pray with Maurice & Amanda Jacobson as they attend the wedding of a former student this month. Pray for M and her husband to include God in their marriage and life together.

Pray with Daniel & Olivia Webster for a missional focus at their church. Pray with Nathan & Diane Lovell for the group of 14 chaplains who pastorally care for the GWC students–that they might work well together and care for the students. Give thanks with Kylie Zietsch for the new students at Johannesburg Bible College. Pray that the international students will settle in well. Pray also for energy and joy as she engages with and teaches students this year. Give thanks with Co-Mission Partner Thulisile (& Thato) Mabe for 20 years of Johannesburg Bible College. Praise God for the teaching and training that has equipped and inspired men and women for Bible teaching ministries in Africa.

Pray with Brenton & Mel Kilby as they finish their time at the language school in Morogoro. Pray for good goodbyes and comfort as they leave friends. Pray with Mike & Katie Taylor that the teachers they work alongside would set a clear example of faith, hope and love. Pray with David & Jenny Juniper for their city, Goma, which was overrun by a rebel army in January. Pray that God would watch over their friends and colleagues as they learn to live and serve under a new regime. Pray with Michael & Jean Burke that they will become more like Christ–especially in showing love and grace, and being prayerful and grateful. Pray that their marriage of 36 years will be a witness to others.

Give thanks with Andrew & Margaret Newman for the long-awaited granting of a National Provisional License to the Canon Ndimbirwe Bible College. Pray for fruitful conversations between the college’s governing council and the North Kigezi Diocese about where the college now belongs within the diocesan structures. Pray with Adam & Avril Friend that God would grant growing competence in language and culture as Adam teaches and Avril disciples women at St Patrick’s College. Pray with Ryan & Lynne Verghese for the new Bible studies they are individually running this year. Continue to pray for the process of appointing a new Bishop.

Pray with M that she will speak clearly and point people to Christ as she visits churches and shares about work in North Africa. Pray with Anna Radkovic for God’s provision for the many subsistence farmers around Watamu–as there has been no rain for over a year, and people are struggling to eat, afford school fees and pay medical bills. Give thanks with Anthony & Trudi Elyard for opportunities to build relationships and use language in their community and church. Continue to pray for their work permit/temporary residency visas to come through. Pray with Co-Mission Partners Anwar Berhe & Tsigereda Atankir for God’s intervention in the court case they have with Muslims regarding the plot of land that Anwar and his brother donated for the church building.

Pray with Malcolm & Ainsley Purdey that more people in Chile would meet Jesus. Give thanks with Chris & Stef Overhall for their great partner churches and encouraging visits on Home Assignment. Pray for ongoing energy and wisdom as they seek to bless God’s people. Give thanks with Adrian & Anita Lovell for the opportunity to attend conferences on theological education and discipleship this month. Pray for fruitful discussions and new opportunities for the ministry of MOCLAM. Pray with Co-Mission Partner (CoMP) Álex (and Karina) Córdova Morales that Alex will soon return to his ministerial work after a couple of months on medical leave dealing with mental health. Pray with CoMPs Andrés & Annika Ruiz Caro for the CEP students, who are considering their future in ministry once they leave CEP at the end of 2025.

Pray with Martin & Julie Field for the new Año Puente group as they enter the rhythm of regular classes. Pray that the students will be keen to learn and apply God’s Word. Praise God with Amy Stephens for the joy of gospel partnership. Give thanks with Peter & Terry Blowes for the recent ABUA Córdoba camp, and pray for the ABUA Buenos Aires camp (28-30 March). Pray for Peter as he teaches, and Terry as she gives a workshop. Thank God with Pedro & Joy Oliveira Woolmer for a wonderful time with Joy’s parents over the summer. Pray for a good start at school for the children, and Semester 1 at MOCLAM. Pray for Nick & Kysha Davies as they prepare to teach intensive courses at the Sicuani Seminary next month. Pray with Co-Mission Partners Bryan & Sarah Haro Leon that God would grant them even more opportunities to honour him and share his Word with others.

Pray with Matt & Ellen Tyler for wisdom as they continue to prepare to move to Ambrym and settle into village life. Pray for their children during these transitions. Pray with Joel & Tiffanie Atwood for extra strength for their family as they travel to different places on Home Assignment. Give thanks with Keith & Marion Birchley for God who continues to be constant in their lives. Pray for Keith to continue to recover from his heart surgery. Pray for Bill & Linda Colyer as they learn Bislama and seek to build relationships with local people. Give thanks with David Pettett for the opportunity to train and equip people for gospel ministry.

Praise God with Ian & Jenny Wood for students who are coming to Nungalinya College for the first block of the year–that they will learn well and apply it in their lives. Pray for Jenny as she teaches John’s Gospel, and for Ian as he teaches Galatians. Pray with Derek & Rosemary Snibson for an improvement in the difficult conditions in Darwin prison. Pray that the Bible studies and services held there will bring light and peace in a tense place. Pray with Simon & Claire Koefoed for more people in the Northern Territory to be trained and equipped for gospel work. Pray with Co-Mission Partner (CoMP) James (& Miriam) Woods for their family–especially their daughters-in-law and their sons–to trust in the Lord Jesus. Pray for progress toward a church building at Urapunga. Pray with CoMPs Marlene Andrews and Mandy Manggurra for their families in Ngukurr and Numbulwar, and ask that God would raise leaders and grow the youth and music ministries in these communities. Pray also for students preparing to come to Nungalinya College.

Pray with Chris & Karen Webb that clients in the drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre in Broome might be equipped to remain sober and look to Jesus for strength to live a changed life. Pray with Matt & Lisa Pearson that God would give clarity and cohesion to all involved in Bible translation work in Gunbalanya. Pray with Josh & Steph Mackenzie for God’s sustenance of their family on Home Assignment, and Josh’s ACL repair surgery and recovery. Praise God with Maggie Crewes for her arrival in Alice Springs last month. Pray for her as she settles in and starts to build relationships, especially with local Aboriginal peoples. Pray also for suitable accommodation. Pray with Samuel & Bec Gorfine for a safe arrival to their location, Groote Eylandt. Pray that the Lord would bless their first conversations with the locals living there. Thank God with Geoff & Hannah Harper for some changes to Geoff’s employment leading to a better work life balance. Pray for discernment in how to use their time in relationships.

SAH: Pray for the first semester at SAH–that new missionaries would be well-equipped for long-term mission. Pray for trainees Dan & Erina Sawyer, Ned Gifford, Lachie & Zaneta Neal, Tony Nguyen & Yenli Taniwan, Stephanie Hawkins, J & A, Grant & Alison Gallant, and Yumin to continue to settle into life at SAH and learn richly. Mentac: Give thanks for the ministry of the Peace Tent running during Ramadan. Pray for open hearts to hear the gospel, and for the Lord to lead people to saving faith in Jesus. Across Cultures: Pray for the beginnings of an Across Cultures training hub in Ballarat this year. Give thanks for the opportunity to serve the churches in regional Victoria, where many international people are coming to live.

Pray with D & T for a smooth visa renewal process. Pray with L for the Lord’s guidance and leading as she plans to return to location. Pray with Lachlan & Candy Grice that God’s Spirit would fill each of them as they adjust to life as a family of four, while pressing on with the preparation to move to Taiwan. Pray with Sam & Shan-Shan Chrisp for God to work through student small group Bible studies on campus.

Give thanks with Kellie Nicholas for an encouraging time visiting link churches on Home Assignment, and pray for a safe return to Japan on 1 April. Praise God with Elle Bryce for the end of full-time language school this month, and the growth she has seen in her skills. Pray for a short time of good rest, and for the Lord’s hand on her as she prepares to work with KGK. Praise God with Chenny Thie for the Nakano Baptist Church English Book Club. Pray that God will sustain the group and bring new members to join the fellowship. Pray with Dene & Rachel Hughes as Dene supervises the team of students running Spring Camp (18-20 March). Give thanks for the encouragement of working alongside them and seeing them grow.

Thank God with Matt & Bex Ooi for their children as they celebrate birthdays. Give thanks for their resilience and courage, and pray for another year of growth in physical, mental and spiritual maturity. Give thanks with Dave & Beck McIntyre for the recent Kansai Christian Women’s Conference, which Beck helped organise. Pray with Steven & Sandra Parsons that they will be challenged and encouraged today as they finish a three-day prayer conference where TEAM missionaries meet to pray for Japan to know Jesus. Pray with Adam & Helane Ramsay for a good pastoral visit and spring break. Pray that they would have new energy for Easter ministry opportunities. Pray with Nathan & Maki Clapham for continued godliness and focus as they build relations in their local community. Pray also for team planning this year.

NSW & ACT: Give thanks for the chance to run regional events in the Central West and ACT. Pray for Camp Milimani as preparations are made for three days of engaging with God’s Word and global mission.

QNNSW: Pray for preparations and recruitment of leaders for the annual MELT Youth Camp from 25-27 April. Pray that the young people who attend will engage with God’s desire to make himself known across the world through his people.

SANT: Pray for the Top End Global mission conference on 22 March. Pray that delegates would celebrate what God is doing in the Top End, and consider their part in a world that knows Jesus.

TAS: Pray that more churches would be open to partnering with CMS TAS to match the growing number of gospel workers.

VIC: Pray that supporters would generously support the Harrison Street Missionary Housing project.

WA: Praise God for the generous support of the Common Ground Appeal.

Praise God with Bruce & Libby Hayes for church visits and special fellowship shared on their final Home Assignment, and pray for upcoming visits in the Armidale Diocese over the next month. Pray also for provision of a teacher for the Pokhara Study Centre. Pray with Co-Mission Partners (CoMPs) Jiwan & Binita that Jiwan will receive admission for theological study. Give thanks also for 28 years of Himalayan Outreach Mission Nepal and the Thanksgiving Day held on 1 March. Pray with CoMPs Sam & Sharmila Budhathoki for effective engagement with young people in their church and in Nepal. Pray with CoMPs Ashish Christian & Karuna Sharma for a family car for their ministry.

Ask with A for the women in her growth group to grow deeper in loving the Word. Pray with E that her neighbours would turn to Jesus. Pray with S & E that they will have good insight during their first Ramadan in South Asia. Ask that they may be bold in their prayers and have thoughtful gospel conversations. Pray with M & K that during this month of Ramadan, Jesus would make himself known to people through dreams and visions. Pray with K (& A) that their theological training workshops and seminars will go ahead and be a blessing to the participants.

Pray for R and her classmates to have wisdom in conversations with their teachers. Pray that S & D would find good language helpers as they begin learning. Pray for J & S and their children as they adjust to life back in Australia for a time. Pray with J & P for renewed hearts and strength for each day. Pray with Derk & Susan for a successful beginning to Derk’s new semester, and for people to be interested in the Bible studies they lead for students and staff. Pray also for Derk and Susan’s continued health.

Pray with L that he and his male teammate would continue to develop good relationships with men in their location. Pray with J for Muslims in the Middle East (and around the world) during Ramadan–that the Lord Jesus would reveal himself in his Word, dreams and visions. Pray with Dan & Marg that many during Ramadan would come to know Jesus–the Way, the Truth and the Life. Pray with S & M for the gospel to continue to take hold in the hearts of Syrians in the region–giving them hope and joy amid grief, uncertainty and poverty. Give thanks with Gavin & Megan Rosser for a rich time with their sons in January. Pray that they will lovingly welcome the many visitors who come to church. Pray with M that he will develop deep relationships as he settles in his location.

Pray with B that as Muslims around the world fast for Ramadan this month, they will desire to know him and be dissatisfied with works-based religiosity. Ask with J for more opportunities to pray for her city with local believers. Pray with W & S that during Ramadan,God would cause a hunger among people to know more about the Lord Jesus. Ask for many opportunities to lovingly speak of Jesus. Pray with C for people to have visions and dreams of Jesus Christ this Ramadan in the Dusty City. Praise God with M and her husband, L, for his gracious gift of marriage! Pray that what is begun in weakness will be strengthened by God, and that they will continue to depend on him. Give thanks with S & P for partnership in the gospel.

Pray with Morgan & Olivia for their church as the new senior pastor settles in, and as Morgan preaches a series on ‘service’ from Isaiah. Pray with John & Deb for their staff team as they assess the past year and plan for the year ahead. Give thanks with Craig & Lisse for God’s work over fifteen years in their church since it was first planted. Pray with Elizabeth for young believers in her city to grow in spiritual, emotional and material maturity for God’s glory. Pray with Ray & Sandy for continued dependence on Christ as the year gets underway.