ANGOLA

Brian & Debbie Howden return to Camundambala  on the 5th April, and they would value our ongoing prayer.

Ruth Hadley (Saurimo) reports that last month nearly 20 young people from Camundambala were baptised, many of them ex pupils from the school.  Please pray that they will continue to grow and that they will be genuine in their profession of faith.  

BOTSWANA
Joy Griffiths (Gaborone) would value prayer for a man who recently needed shelter from a sudden rainstorm.  He was on crutches and on his way back from the clinic.  He lost his leg to cancer in 2007 and was given a false one.  After staying for a conversation he received a Bible. Please pray for him.

TANZANIA

Steve & Gill Davis (Dar-es-Salaam) are having their hardest time since their arrival in 2003. Personnel issues are at the heart of it with some teachers playing the system, being awkward and unfaithful. “Things” are going missing and it’s rare for anyone to tell the truth . Material things are beginning to wear out, and psychological  pressure is ever present. The assembly is now very small contributed by a lack of commitment and responsibility to the things of God. If it had not been for the Lord’s presence and strength, and the encouragement we have been finding in His Word ‘my feet would have almost gone; my steps would have well-nigh slipped.’ (Psalm 73:2). We write this not to moan, or for you to feel sorry for us, but to share this side of missionary life which is rarely talked about.

Undeterred we press on and the children are enjoying singing and learning the scriptures – Isaiah 53 is the current project! WWT is an all-weather venue so Friday’s Kids’ Club has seen no interruption. With regular attendance of over 250 children we count it a privilege to be able to reach so many with the Word of God.

ZAMBIA

Philip and Deborah Cole (Chingola) would appreciate continuing prayer for their daughter Emily who has started her fourth course of treatment. Please pray that she will remain strong for the physical and emotional side effects of the treatment and that she will become less homesick over time. In addition, please pray for Philip who is currently in Zambia, putting as much as possible in place for the next weeks and months at Ipusukilo, and for Molly (aged 1) who will be staying with her grandmother during this time.

Graham and Stephanie Reed, Sheffield, were scheduled to leave the U.K. on 29th March. They have applied for a work permit application which will enable them to get a business visa on arrival in Zambia. Please pray that their work permit will be issued quickly to avoid any legal complications. They will be based at Sachibondu and will be involved in a variety of ministries there and in the surrounding area. Please pray for safety of travel, good health; that they will quickly settle into their respective roles and be a blessing and encouragement to those they meet. In addition please pray for  continued help in the discipline of language learning and remember their family who will remain in the UK.      

Barry & Rachel Haigh are visiting Nyangombe from mid-April to late July. They will be engaged in Bible Teaching at the school.      

JAPAN
Ronnie and Anne Cairns (Retired workers) will be flying to Japan on 22^nd March, returning on 26^th April. It will be a busy time of preaching, Bible ministry and individual pastoring. Please pray for safety of travel and for blessing and guidance during their visit.

 
PHIIPPINES
Jonathan and Jingle Bradford – Please pray for Jingle as the summer heat is triggering her Asthma and making life hard for her. In addition, please pray for the classes on the Book of James that Jonathan has been preparing for, that will be commencing shortly. Pray that there will be a good attendance and that many will respond to the gospel presentations at the end of each session.

THAILAND
David and Maureen Wood would value prayer for the decision regarding the future location of the school. Pray that an appropriate temporary location will be found while the new land is developed. In addition, pray for the applications and interviews for the teaching positions that will be taking place in the next few weeks.

Peter Smith writes that at a recent  adult Gospel Series in his home Assembly, 30—40 children & Teens were in attendance. Sadly none of them made a profession of faith.  It is the intention now for Peter to focus part of the regular Gospel Service on them, and so April 10th, 17th, 24th, May 1st, the first half of the Gospel Service will be to share the Gospel with them, simply and visually.

BELGIUM

Ann Dryburgh  (Rekkem) thanks those who have prayed for Belgium at this difficult time. Belgium has been a secular nation for many years now. She asks that as well as praying for their physical safety, please pray that this would be a time for many to think about matters of eternity and to see their need of salvation.

NORWAY

Nat Rodgers (Skien) would appreciated prayer  for the weekend 8 – 10 April when a number of brethren from various assemblies and churches will attend an in-depth study of the book of Judges.  The main purpose is to encourage elders, leaders and one another to be faithful to God’s word in a day when extreme liberality has crept into many churches, causing confusion and undermining the authority of the Scriptures.  Pray also for safe journey for those who will be attending.  The seminar is being held north of the Oslo Airport, and for some this will mean long car journeys while others will travel by plane. 

SPAIN

Ken & Alison Barrett (Madrid) ask us to please pray for the Red Box HQ (the centre for open air preaching) in the Puerta del Sol, Madrid, which will have to be vacated by the 1st May unless a purchase package can be put together with the new owners in a short time. Please pray for the Lord´s provision of the premises and wisdom in searching and negotiating over these next few weeks.

OTHER OVERSEAS SERVICES
Peter and Riitta Hedley would value prayer for Jordia, one of the women interviewed by the committee to take over from Marijan at the Hiding Place children's home. She will be mentored by Marijan in May. Pray that Jordia may be the Lord's choice. The work of the orphanage depends on committed, spiritual leadership and skills in dealing with the Albanian government's various agencies.