Daily Prayer Points

Give thanks with Andrew & Margaret Newman for Bishop Onesimus and the Diocesan Commission on Ministry, and their renewed commitment to Canon Ndimbirwe Bible College. Pray with Adam & Avril Friend for ongoing recovery in the Diocese of Toliara from the cyclone earlier this year. Pray for Adam preparing to teach on the Psalms next week. Thank God with Ryan & Lynne Verghese for a joyful Easter with their family over this month. Pray for the election of the new Bishop as the discernment period has begun.

Pray with M for peace and joy as she prepares to return to North Africa after Home Assignment.Pray with Anna Radkovic that the A Rocha Kenya team would look for ways to share the gospel with everyone they work with. Praise God with Anthony & Trudi Elyard that they received their work permits and residency. Pray for wisdom as they think of back-up plans if the conflict continues and prevents them from going to Bahir Dar. Pray with Co-Mission Partners Anwar Berhe & Tsigereda Atankir for the new postgraduate program, Master of Theology in Islamic studies, which they are preparing to launch in June.

Pray with Malcolm & Ainsley Purdey for a good balance between study, ministry, family and rest for all the CEP students. Give thanks with Chris & Stef Overhall for positive partner church visits so far on Home Assignment, and pray for upcoming visits. Give thanks for some holiday time together over the Easter holidays.Give thanks with Adrian & Anita Lovell that Adrian can attend a missions conference this month. Pray that MOCLAM courses might be increasingly used to train Spanish-speaking missionaries.Thank the Lord with Co-Mission Partner (CoMP) Álex (and Karina) Córdova Morales that Alex has returned to his pastoral duties after two months of medical leave.Pray with CoMPs Andrés & Annika Ruiz Caro for Annika’s visa, after a year-long wait and the discovery of an error in the system. Pray for a favourable solution.

Pray with Martin & Julie Field for good relationships with the families of the Año Puente students, and that the families will be blessed by what the students are learning and applying. Pray with Amy Stephens for university students to boldly speak of Christ with their classmates. Pray with Peter & Terry Blowes for the start-up of Bible reading groups in different faculties and that God will allow much fruit this year. Pray for them as they take a holiday and connect with people in their final months in Argentina. Thank God with Pedro & Joy Oliveira Woolmer for new students starting university and joining the CBU. Give thanks for the recent annual CBU camp and for time in John 15-17. Pray with Nick & Kysha Davies for learning in their face-to-face classes in Sicuani, and the online ones where internet connection can be sporadic. Pray with Co-Mission Partners Bryan & Sarah Haro Leon for continued consistency in Sarah’s Bible study with mums, and for Bryan as he teaches a new class in hermeneutics.

Praise God with Matt & Ellen Tyler that they have been invited by the chiefs of Daakaka to work in their language group. Pray that the family will settle in quickly to their new home. Give thanks with Joel & Tiffanie Atwood for the opportunity to connect with supporters on Home Assignment. Give thanks with Keith & Marion Birchley to our great Lord and Father for preserving Keith through his heart surgery. Pray for them as they join CMS QNNSW MELT Camp next week. Pray with Bill & Linda Colyer for God to stir the hearts of those in Vanuatu who don’t know Jesus. Give thanks with David Pettett for the joy of gospel partnership.

Praise God with Ian & Jenny Wood for the beginning of the Dry season in the Top End. Pray for Katherine Christian Convention next month, with a load of Nungalinya students attending and two students as the main speakers. Pray with Derek & Rosemary Snibson that the resurrection hope of Easter will bring fresh faith and transformation to Indigenous communities.Pray with Simon & Claire Koefoed for preparation for upcoming ministries: Ministry Partners Conference, Katherine Christian Convention, and Northern Territory Clergy Conference.Pray for Co-Mission Partner (CoMP) James Woods (& Miriam Numamurdirdi) to continue in the strength of the Lord. Praise God for progress toward a church building at Urapunga.Pray with CoMP Marlene Andrews for her own community at Ngukurr—for people to work together and to know Jesus. Pray also for Marlene’s family, especially for her daughter and grandson and his health.Pray for CoMP Mandy Manggurra as she teaches the ‘Faith and Family Wellbeing’ course. Pray for God’s Holy Spirit to work in the hearts of the students.

Pray with Chris & Karen Webb that their week at Hunter Bible Church will be mutually encouraging and strengthen their partnership in the gospel. Give thanks with Matt & Lisa Pearson for progress in the Kunwinjku translation of the Old Testament. Pray with Josh & Steph Mackenzie for Josh’s recovery from knee surgery, and their Home Assignment. Give thanks with Maggie Crewes for the provision of a place to rent. Pray for an Arrente language helper to assist her language practice, and for opportunities to connect with others as she settles in Alice Springs. Pray with Samuel & Bec Gorfine for opportunities to learn Anindilyakwa, and for deepening relationships with local people through this. Pray with Geoff & Hannah Harper for Hannah as she co-teaches the translation class for the Murrinhpatha cohort, who will be at Nungalinya for four weeks. Pray also for Indigenous teacher A who is also teaching the cohort.

SAH: Pray for SAH as they run a seven-day language learning intensive, that missionaries would be well equipped with skills to go deep with language. Pray with Dan & Erina Sawyer that they will learn more about the context and culture of France so they can better prepare to serve there next year. Thank God with Ned Gifford for the training in godliness at SAH. Thank God with Lachie & Zaneta Neal for the wisdom of the staff and thoughtful activities that are growing their abilities to approach people across-cultures with wisdom and care. Thank God with Tony Nguyen & Yenli Taniwan for the new insights that have enriched and equipped them for future mission. Thank God with Stephanie Hawkins that she is beginning to settle into rhythms of community, study and relationships. Give thanks with J & A for the community and learning at SAH. Give thanks with Grant & Alison Gallant for their son Luke who married Emily on the weekend. Pray for their daughter Elisha who is expecting a baby at the end of the month. Pray with Yumin for her deputation in Tasmania—that it will be a fruitful and encouraging time for both her and her supporters. Mentac: Give thanks for a wonderful month of gospel conversations in the Peace Tent, and pray for diligent follow up from trainees and all team members. Across Cultures: Give thanks for the Across Cultures hub in Ballarat.

Give thanks with D & T for God’s providence and sustenance in their ministries. Pray with L that God will soften the hearts of those in her location to hear and receive the gospel. Pray with Lachlan & Candy Grice for wisdom as they farewell dear friends and family in Sydney—to have the right words and give the right time for the right people. Pray also for quick connection, fellowship, and friendship with teammates as they land in Taiwan. Pray with Sam & Shan-Shan Chrisp that students at the medical uni can celebrate Easter and be brave in talking to friends about Jesus.

Give thanks with Kellie Nicholas for a smooth transition back to Japan and pray that she will connect well with new students.Praise God with Elle Bryce that she is beginning work with KGK staff in Kansai. Pray for a mutually positive beginning to her work, and for ministry relationships among the staff and university students. Pray with Chenny Thie that God will bring many first-year students into the KGK fellowship, and that all students will grow in their faith and knowledge of the Lord Jesus.Pray with Dene & Rachel Hughes amid changes for Kansai Area KGK this month. Ask for God’s wisdom as they manage new and challenging schedules and workloads.

Pray with Matt & Bex Ooi that during Easter, the message of Christ’s resurrection will be shared with Japanese non-believers and many seeds of the gospel will be planted in people’s hearts. Give thanks with Dave & Beck McIntyre for believers in Japan who are faithfully proclaiming Christ and loving others. Pray with Steven & Sandra Parsons for fresh ministry opportunities as the new school and work year begins this month. Pray with Adam & Helane Ramsay that they would welcome kids to their church for Easter, and that those kids would be encouraged to attend the church’s kids’ ministry. Pray with Nathan & Maki Clapham for their missionary partners, who have experienced some recent sickness and are preparing for home assignment in May.

NSW & ACT: Give thanks for Camp Milimani next week. Pray for the large cohort of NSW & ACT Missionaries in Training as they continue their busy semester of cross-cultural studies.

QNNSW: Give thanks for the campers and leaders who have signed up for MELT Youth Camp later this month. Pray for supporters and churches as they meet during the CMS Week of Prayer (5-11 May).

SANT: Thank God for new inquirers, and ask that God would stir up a heart for mission in SANT.

TAS: Pray for Yumin, as she is commissioned from her sending church and visits her partner church. Pray that what she is learning at SAH will further prepare her for ministry back in South East Asia.

VIC: Give thanks for the many who have given generously to the Harrison Street Project, providing new homes for missionaries on Home Assignment.

WA: Pray for more prayer and financial partnerships with churches and individual supporters in WA.

Give thanks with Bruce & Libby Hayes for their church visits. Pray for a good finish to their time as CMS missionaries (officially on 15 May), including their final supporter service on 10 May at Coorparoo.Pray with Co-Mission Partners (CoMPs) Jiwan & Binita for churches in the Himalayas, as they take risks when sharing the good news.Pray with CoMPs Sam & Sharmila Budhathoki for diagnosis, treatment and healing of Sharmila’s joint pains.Pray with CoMPs Ashish Christian & Karuna Sharma for the beginning of the second semester at the NTC/Ebenezer Seminaries.

Give thanks with A for the ongoing partnership of supporters in Australia. Pray with E that community gatherings would help people understand Jesus’ true identity. Pray with S & E for their first Easter in South Asia—that they would praise the risen Lord, rest in his gift of grace, and demonstrate his love to others. Pray with M & K for their upcoming Easter events with new believers and their families. Pray for wives and kids to attend and respond to the message that through Christ, God reigns as eternal King! Pray with K (& A) for the women in K’sBible study who have grown up in Christian families and want to grow in skills and confidence to share the gospel.

Pray with R for her close friend, who is diligently reading her religious book. Ask that this interest will result in her reading the Bible which R gave her, and that his Word will not return empty. Thank God with S & D for the wonderful team they have joined in Central Asia and ask the Father to continue to bless those relationships. Thank God with J & S for precious opportunities to spend time with their wider family. Pray with J & P for renewed strength and energy as they head towards the end of the academic year and feel run down. Pray with Derk & Susan that teaching staff in Susan’s Bible study will be challenged and grown in the Word. Pray for good attendance and responses to Derk’s Bible study as part of the Christian Life Program at the university.

Pray with L for good opportunities to visit local friends and their families to bless them.Pray with J for opportunities to share Jesus’ resurrection with her Muslim neighbours. Ask that Muslim-background believers would establish new traditions appropriate to their context, in order to encourage each other in their faith.Pray with Dan & Marg for continued joy and delight in the LORD.Pray with S & M for joyful and meaningful Easter celebrations with new believers. Pray that it also will be a time to challenge some fence-sitters to put their faith in Jesus and receive new life.Pray with Gavin & Megan Rosser for their church to continue to reach others with the love of Jesus.Praise God with M for helping him to adapt to a different lifestyle. Give thanks for the opportunity to practise language with his local housemates.

Pray with B for momentum as regular rhythms return after Ramadan. Pray also for opportunities to share about, and personal reflection on, the significance of Easter.Pray with J for creativity and wisdom in sharing the gospel. Pray with W & S as they work towards getting residence in their location—that God would bless the process, and for favour with local authorities. Give thanks with C for her family visiting. Pray for God’s protection, and for good conversations between them and positive interactions with locals. Pray with M for R, who has heard the gospel but seems reluctant to consider following Jesus for herself. Pray that she is convicted to call him LORD. Pray with S & P that they will ‘rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances’ (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).

Pray with Morgan & Olivia for continued dependence in Christ. Pray with John & Deb that as many come to their church over Easter, people will turn to Jesus, and their church will integrate them into regular activities. Pray with Craig & Lisse that the gospel will be clearly preached at their Easter services. Pray with Elizabeth for God to reveal himself to unreached people in her location. Give thanks with Ray & Sandy for God’s goodness in Jesus.

Give thanks with David & Cathie Sandifer for continued grace in teaching and leading their church, and pray for wisdom as they seek to increase their outreach to the community. Give thanks with Klaus & Jude Hickel for God’s providence and sustenance in their ministries. Pray with Michael & Rani Grivas-Allison for Belgian believers to boldly proclaim Christ to those around them. Pray with Co-Mission Partner (CoMP) Jotham Booker for his siblings, that God would draw them and save them. Thank God with CoMPs Leon & Oliva Le for an event in February which brought together nearly 200 young Christians, who were encouraged by the gospel to be witnesses for Jesus. Thank God that Howard & Patricia Spencer can attend the wedding of their youngest son tomorrow in Tasmania. Pray for the Belgium GBU team and students to take advantage of Easter to evangelise their friends.

Pray with Simon & Jessica Cowell for the national student conference (Festa GBU) at the end of this month (24-27 April), that Simon directs. Pray that students would be encouraged and challenged from the book of Daniel. Thank God with Jason & Hannah Fairclough for students who have been investigating Jesus through his Word. Pray that they are brought to faith and new life in Christ. Pray with Gillian Law for a Rome city-wide Christian youth rally on 5 April. Pray for the youth from her church who are attending and are still considering if they want to own the Christian faith of their parents. Thank God with Co-Mission Partners (CoMPs) Bostjan & Lidija Cifer for the wonderful ZVESh student retreat. Pray for the preparation and organisation of their church retreat at the end of April. Pray with CoMP Andrea (& Geanne) Becciolini that the weekly Bible studies in Colossians may strengthen the Christian students, and the Holy Spirit grant them boldness in sharing the gospel. Pray with CoMP Manuel Ardolino that God will soften the hearts of university students to hear and receive the gospel.

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.