MISSIONARY PRAYER REQUESTS:

FEBRUARY 2017

ANGOLA

Ruth Hadley (Saurimo) has had to return to the UK for health reasons. Pray for a real sense of the  Lord’s peace and strength for Ruth and her family as she undergoes treatment.

MALAWI

Stephen Harper has had a successful visit to Malawi to establish book depots in several parts of the country, as well as getting the distribution of the 2017 Calendar underway. He had fruitful meetings with a translator and printer, and is optimistic about the publication of essential Bible Teaching materials in the coming months.

THAILAND

Peter and Peggy Ferry – Peter would appreciate prayer as he has been diagnosed with skin cancer on his forehead. He started treatment at the end of January. Some years ago, he had skin cancer on his nose which was dealt with while in the UK.

CANADA

Peter & Elaine Smith have a busy month after having returned from the funeral of Elaine's mother. They are visiting the West Indies from the 9th February for a week of ministry meetings at St Vincent, and then a further 2 weeks at St Lucia, again for ministry of God’s Word. They ask prayer  on what to teach, and also that local primary and high schools will open their doors for a visit.

PERU
Richard and Pam Harknett (Trujillo) return to the UK on 23rd February. Remember them as they bring closure to a blessed period of service over the last 11 years. Pray for them as they think through future ministry for the Lord.

FRANCE
David and Brigitte Sutherland  (Lyon) would appreciate prayer for an African woman who came to their church, invited by another church member who works with prostitutes. She wants to begin a new life, and they had two hours of discussion and prayer with her. Please pray for this woman and for those who are trying to help her.
 
Margaret Davis (Caen) would appreciate prayer for an Iraqi refugee family she has been visiting. She has been speaking with the mother who is suffering from shock after all they have lived through. Pray for this family and that they will continue to be open to prayer and the gospel.

William and Liz Irwin (Nantes) would appreciate prayer for a family whose parents have recently accepted the Lord, and their children are also open to the gospel. Pray for this new family in the Lord Jesus, that they will grow in Him and see their children won for the Lord.

Graham & Alison Black (Bouc-Bel-Air). Graham is continuing with his chemotherapy treatment, and his next 3 sessions are planned for February 2nd, 23rd, and 16th March. He is also having blood thinning injections every day. He will have the implant removed at the end of the chemotherapy.

IRELAND

Noel & Liza McMeekin (Drum) are in the process of organizing the annual Prize-givings at different venues. They ask us to pray that as the good news of the gospel is shared with students and parents, the seed will bear fruit in salvation.

For the past 12 months it has been evident that their son, Gareth, with his wife Margaret and their two children (Rachel & Eva), was being led to take over the responsibility of the PBS. This will allow Noel & Liza more time to work locally in connection with the Drum Assembly

NORWAY
Nat and Jennifer Rodgers (Skien) – Nat and Jennifer would very much value our prayers for Jennifer's father, who unfortunately has fallen a number of times of late. He is 96 years of age.

ROMANIA
Tim and Jenny Gooding (Cluj) would value prayer as they have finally obtained 'Reception' for their house and the children' Home, which means that following the next stage of the process, they can begin registration to open the Home (see November Missionary Newsletter). Pray that they will be able to complete the paperwork swiftly and for suitable employees for the home.

SPAIN
Ken and Alison Barrett (Madrid) would value prayer as they continue to trust the Lord, for the funds for the Red Box HQ premises in Madrid. The total needed is €850,000 and by New Year, there was "only" €200,000 to find. The funds are needed by Easter Sunday. In addition, pray for Ken as he continues to prepare for the ‘Cross of Christ’ intensive course which he will be teaching on 4 February.

Tim and Elena Glasscock (Pontevedra)– Tim recently had a fall and has broken his heel. It is currently in a cast and is confined to home. Pray that it will heal quickly and that it will not cause too much disruption to his daily activities and commitments.

ETHNIC MINORITIES

Ruth Cushing (Merseyside) would value prayer for 'A'. Her claim for asylum was refused and just before Christmas she put in a fresh claim. She has been allowed to go back to the hostel she was previously in, which means, among other things, she can continue to have the support of a local church she attends. Ruth writes  that it has been an encouragement to watch her grow in her Christian life.