MISSIONARY PRAYER REQUESTS:

JANUARY 2017

D R of CONGO

Mary Ratter (Katoka) ask prayer for:

·  Sandy Meikle continuing at Katoka:

· Josh and Keri Kaye and their future plans

·  herself re medical appointments.

· staff at Katoka to be motivated and honest in their work.

· the elders of the churches and for revival

MALAWI

Stephen Harper is planned to leave for Malawi on the 2nd January. He is hoping  to be able to finalise the arrangements for the literature Depots which they are establishing.  They have recently printed over half a million Gospel Calendars and Tracts and they believe that the depots will greatly improve the logistics of distributing these items.  He would value our prayers.

TANZANIA

Steve & Gill Davis (Dar-es-Salaam) would have us encouraged by the number of  young hearts that are being touched by the Gospel.  Sowing the seed of the God’s Word has continued at the Kids’ Clubs. A combined total of 59 children recited Isaiah 53.  Over the past six weeks, they’ve learnt 1Timothy 1:15 and Acts 4:12. 127 children have been rewarded for saying them perfectly. They are like sponges soaking up what is taught to them. Pray for open hearts to understand what they have learnt and the response they must make to be saved.

ZAMBIA

Timothy and Joy Beer (Loloma) would appreciate prayer for the six students who were baptised  recently. Please remember these young people in prayer, that they will go onto to live for the Lord, and be a testimony for Him in the area.

PANAMA
Clive and Hazel Walker (Santiago) would appreciate prayer as they distribute 60,000 calendars from December to February to churches in other parts of the country, as well as giving them out door to door in different villages and towns around the Province of Veraguas where they live. These towns have no gospel witness. Most people will not refuse a new calendar, and with Bible verses they are a wonderful outreach tool. Remember these towns, especially that God will give them opportunities to share the gospel with those who show an interest. Pray as people see God’s Word on their walls each day that they would be convicted of their sin and see their need of salvation.

ALBANIA

The transfer of responsibilities at the “The Hiding Place”  has now been completed. Marijan has officially signed off and has joined the board of trustees. This year she will continue to make regular trips to Gjirokaster to assist the staff and support Jorida.

Enris Nase reports that his prison visiting has now re-started on a Thursday morning. Beside the regular meetings in cells, they plan to visit some of the families of the inmates with food and other aid for the cold winter months which have already commenced. Please remember in prayer.

BELGIUM
Anne Dryburgh (Rekkem) would appreciate prayer for the women she met at a church in Nieuwpoort. They have expressed an interest in wanting to grow as Christians and experiencing the Lord's help in their lives. Pray for opportunities to serve these women in discipleship in some way. In addition, pray as Anne meets with quite a few other women who have asked for help in relation to addictions and to assault. Pray for those who have had some form of assault in their past, that the Lord work in their lives so that they know His hope and help as they seek and walk with Him.

FRANCE

Graham & Alison Black (Bouc Bel Air) report that there has been a set-back in Graham’s health after his recent surgery. A blood clot formed in the implant under the skin, (linked to one of the main arteries and installed during the operation), which is used mainly for the chemotherapy treatment. The problem is being resolved at the moment through blood thinning injections twice daily, but it also means that another operation may be necessary to reposition the implant.

MACEDONIA

Olive Wilson (Bitola) writes that after several months of assessing her role in Bitola, she concluded that the locals were carrying on the literature and children’s work successfully. After much prayer and consideration, she made the decision to leave Macedonia in November. Her elders in Kells (Co. Meath, Ireland) support this decision and are happy to commend her to a new work. The exact details are still not clear, but she trusts the Lord to lead her according to His plan. Our prayers would be much valued for this transition period over the next few weeks.