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As leaders in Bolivia recently met for their first national gathering of TLT trainers, they made plans to work together to train pastors and lay leaders throughout Bolivia. Pray for wisdom and guidance as they train, for safety as they travel, and for energy for the work before them.
Coffee Break methods and materials are used in more than 23 countries. Pray for the development of sustainable global partnerships so that people across the world can have easy access to Discover Your Bible training and materials.
As planning for fall programming gets under way, pray that all leaders will pay attention to abuse prevention, carefully follow good policies, and train staff and volunteers to notice warning signs and be prepared to respond if abuse is disclosed. Pray for fulfillment of our call to love and to protect children and others who are most vulnerable among us.
As Kawadu, a man who had practiced an indigenous religion all his life, listened to our Indonesian radio broadcast, Rencana Agung (“Majestic Plan”), God changed his heart. He became interested in knowing Jesus and asked to be baptized.
Pray for Resonate missionaries and partners and the people they have been serving in the midst of civil unrest in Nicaragua. Pray for the families of all who have been injured or killed, and ask God to provide relief and peace for everyone affected by strikes, roadblocks, and closures.
For the past two years, families in rural communities of Tanzania have struggled with food insecurity. A woman named Happiness began to attend agricultural trainings led by World Renew. She and her family have noticed a transformation—in her beautiful harvest and in her sense of dignity. Praise God and ask for continued progress in the communities of Tanzania.
Orientation activities begin in late August for our new students, about 40 percent of whom are from outside North America. Give thanks for the families, churches, and communities that have shaped their lives, and pray that they may transition well into the seminary community this year.
Pray for our many missionaries who are facilitating, attending, or teaching at conferences and training sessions in North America and around the globe. Please pray that they will form meaningful relationships and that their training may be effective.
Our theme for 2018-19 is "Be a Blessing.” Counselors and boys can be a blessing to one another, and all can be a blessing to their communities large and small. Pray for Cadet clubs preparing for their next season, asking that the ministry may be a blessing for everyone involved.
In August, our Japanese ministry team hosts a summer camp for listeners. This event helps believers introduce family members to Jesus. Ichiko attended the camp last year and wrote, “I’m not a Christian, but my husband brought me to the camp. I enjoyed this first time attending a Christian gathering.” Ask God to use this year’s camp to help Ichiko and others learn more about the Christian faith.
Please pray for peace, safety, guidance, and provision for today’s 65.5 million refugees throughout the world. Please also pray that church planters, campus ministers, and other ministry leaders working with refugees are continually able to share Christ’s transforming love.
In 2016, Hurricane Matthew struck Haiti, leaving much of the country devastated. Amid other struggles following the disaster, the people in Port-au-Prince are now protesting increased fuel prices. Several people have been arrested, but there have been no reports of serious injuries. Please pray for peace and continued healing in Haiti.
As the average age of people in our countries and denomination increases, pray that churches will embrace ministry with people in their “third” of life, both encouraging them to use their gifts to minister well and assisting them with challenges that often come with increasing age.
A Resonate church planter asks us to join in this prayer emphasizing the importance of rest and observing Sabbath in our walk with Christ: “Lead me, Lord, in how to honor you in the way I am living life. Help me to trust you with all my needs, to enjoy rest, and to worship you wholeheartedly in all that I do. Set me free to orient my life around you and you alone.”
In August, as kids enter the final weeks of summer, we provide respite for parents and times of fun and learning for children. Ask God to use our centers to bring support, healing, faith, and comfort to families and their children as they prepare for the next school season.
Tapan, who lives in India and enjoys listening to music, discovered the gospel through our Hindi radio program. He writes, “My Lord Jesus has changed my whole life. He has filled my heart with an unspeakable peace and joy.” Praise God! Pray that Tapan will share his joy in Christ with others.
Praise God that the church is growing rapidly in many places around the world. Pray for Resonate missionaries implementing Timothy Leadership Training and equipping Christian leaders to change their communities and tell others about Jesus.
A month ago, communities in Kenya experienced severe drought. More recently, heavy rain has caused flooding in many communities across the country, threatening their grain harvests. Please pray for resilience and resources for everyone in these communities.
Pray for leaders in our denomination, congregations, and ministries as they use their gifts to serve in all areas of church life. Pray that new leaders will work together with experienced leaders so that all may cultivate and benefit from their gifts for ministry.
About 215 million Christians around the world experience high or extreme levels of persecution. Pray for perseverance and protection for all who must flee for their safety and for all who remain in their homeland. Pray that, by God’s providence in these situations, more people will hear the gospel and see the love of Christ in action, and that the faith of believers will be strengthened.
While our political leaders are on summer recess, spending time in their constituencies and resting with family and friends, let us pray that they will be refreshed and gain wisdom: O God, give our political leaders your justice and righteousness, that they may judge your people rightly and be honorable to all who are vulnerable and in need (Ps. 72).
Kelly is in prison in Georgia and recently learned about the Today devotional guide. She writes and asks, "I would like to have a copy of Today to share with the women who are in prison with me. Please pray for me. I am trying to get my life right."
Praise God for the congregations across North America who are praying for and engaging their neighbors of different faiths. Please pray that these ministries will continue to grow and that many more people will come to know Jesus as Savior.
Refugees continue to flee areas of conflict in Syria, Sudan, and Myanmar. Those who have fled are vulnerable and in need of vital assistance. Living conditions are cramped, and resources are scarce, putting people at risk of disease and hunger. Please pray that these people will receive all the resources and help they need. Pray for peace in all these conflict areas.
Pastoral counseling is a specialty within the work of chaplaincy. Instead of circulating through an institution to visit with folks at various levels of peace or crisis, these chaplains with special training and credentials in counseling see clients who come in with acute personal or family issues. Please pray for these counselors as they express the love of Christ in unique situations.
Many Resonate missionaries serve as teachers around the globe, and many of their children are students at partner schools. Pray that these teachers may receive the energy, creativity, and wisdom to navigate a different culture and work environment, and pray that students may enjoy meaningful relationships and learning as they soon begin a new school year.
Pray that worship leaders, planners, and participants in the CRC will take advantage of opportunities to deepen their understanding and experience of worship. Worship Ministries offers support through peer learning groups, online study, and endorsed coaches. Pray that all who plan and lead worship will be encouraged and strengthened as they continue to serve.
Pray for Fadila, who sent a text message after hearing our French broadcast: “I am a Muslim, but my dream is to become a Christian. I love the Word of God, but my family would not condone my conversion." Pray for Fadila and many Muslims like her who long to be discipled as Christians but face obstacles in their families and communities.
Please pray for our missionaries’ children who are transitioning into attending college this fall. While they are away from their families and homes, ask God to place them in communities where they can form deep friendships and continue to grow in faith.
Pray for farmers participating in a village savings and loan program run by World Renew and its partners in Buena Vista, Honduras. Pray that in their communities, which rely on agriculture, these farmers will grow in saving together and in being good stewards of all that God has given, growing closer to him as a result.
Praise God for the opportunity to translate our Portuguese Cada Dia daily devotions into Arabic. A local urban missionary team distributed 3,000 copies among the large Arab population in São Paulo. Pray with us for this opportunity to reach Arabic-speaking immigrants and refugees.