July 31, 2013

FaceBook statuses that weren't possible for the past 10 days "HOME!!!"; "Bucket baths are the best”; “That's a lot of high school girls” (during True Love Waits training); “Ugali and goat too!”; "When God gives you a heart for missions, He'll also give you the strength and love to get through it.” Thanks everyone for your prayers! (Posted by an MK leading a volunteer group to SSAP.)

July 30, 2013

What do missionaries working among those celebrating Ramadan do as friends fast daily from sunrise to sundown? They pray that friends will come to know the joy and peace they claim as followers of Jesus. They praise God for the few among their People who boldly celebrate their relationship with Jesus!

July 29, 2013

“Socks. We… take them for granted... But when you live in a tiny, mud-bricked house with the winter wind whistling…through the chinks in your mud walls, socks are big. The BGR bucket includes… warm socks to help the terminally ill keep their feet warm. Many… have never owned socks in their lives. Won’t you pack a bucket and send some socks and love to the dying in Africa?” Shared by The Bucket Project 'Hospice Kits' on Facebook. More information at http://www.baptistglobalresponse.com/projects/view/hospice_kits

July 28, 2013

Travel report from workers among the Samburu People (Kenya): Water over the bridges, hired human guard rails, drove through mud bogs, had a flat… stalled trucks blocking road… Such is the Missionary life! Comment with photo: Our truck has a snorkel. Thanks ‪#‎lottiemoon and‪#‎SBC!  Added Comment: Twice over the hood. The A/C quit working after this. Hm....? But we made it.

July 27, 2013

Eight men of an Unreached People in West Africa have courageously chosen to follow Jesus. Family and friends have shunned them and this week Islamic preachers came to their village publicly chastising new Believers. Pray that these men will stay strong and hold on to the Words of Life!

July 26, 2013

“Chiwaso.” The Vidunda woman, leaps over the bananas she is selling in the market and dances on the path with excitement. The missionary used her language! Read more of the first steps in reaching an Unenaged/Unreached People from the mountains of central Tanzania at http://exploringtheland.blogspot.com/2013/07/vidunda-of-tanzania_24.html.

July 25, 2013

Sitting in a local restaurant, members of the Swazi Team heard the call of prayer from a nearby mosque... their first time to hear this … a stronger Muslim presence in Swaziland is being felt. Pray the Christians of Swaziland will see the need to boldly witness to their lost friends and neighbours.

July 24, 2013

Questions for Believers who pray for the peoples of Sub-Saharan Africa: Do I believe that Sub-Saharan Africa can “be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea”? What must be done for this to happen? What is God asking me to do? (Habakkuk 2:14)

July 23, 2013

“When a young missionary arrived in Mozambique, she was shocked to learn children were not a priority in some churches – in fact, some churches even ran kids out of services… how will they ever hear about Jesus?” Take a moment to view/ read how she responded at Missionary Shares Passion for Mozambique Children at  http://www.commissionstories.com/africa/videos/view/missionary-shares-passion-for-mozambiques-children.

July 22, 2013

We thank our God as we remember you…. Your love has given us great joy and encouragement… you … refreshed our hearts – A Philemon 4 and 7 thank you from IMB workers in Sub-Saharan Africa to the volunteers who provided VBS and loved on missionary kids during our mission meetings this year.

July 21, 2013

Pray for open hearts, spiritual conversations, and dreams or visions for those celebrating Ramadan. Ask God to reveal Himself truly to them. Pray also for Believers to have opportunities to share the hope within them, to be bold and purposeful in this time.

July 20, 2013

From newsletter of workers in rural Northern Zambia: Members of a Baptist Church heard of my husband’s back trouble. They’ve prayed earnestly for healing, and came to our home for a time of singing, praying, and giving us a “parcel”, which included mkoyo (cornmeal drink), a multitude of oranges, and a gallon of rice.

July 19, 2013

From workers in Soweto, South Africa: “An International World Changers team is coming today… to Soweto, South Africa to minister with us… Pray for them to be ready as they to come.  Pray for spiritual readiness… Pray… that they would be Christ's representatives.”
More on IWC at http://www.thetask.org/IWC.

July 18, 2013

From worker among the Unreached Maumprussi People: “I recently realized that I have more Muslim friends than Christian friends. I must be doing something right! Pray that my Muslim friends would come to know Jesus Christ. One friend is asking questions about the Gospel, pray God draws Him to Himself. “
For more on these people, visit http://www.peoplegroups.org/explore/GroupDetails.aspx?peid=13358.

July 17, 2013

From new missionaries: Everything is different ... it's nice to know that when we come home from the market with tomatoes instead of potatoes, or when we spend five hours at a church service and can only understand a few words... our new pets will help us feel at least a small sense of normalcy until we get used to this new culture that God has called us to serve in.

July 16, 2013

More from a Christian who visited a port city of the Indian Ocean and heard the Muslim call to prayer several times daily: “Pray that those who have God’s word will do as Jesus commands in Matthew 5:14-16. Pray that Believers will be a light to those who walk in darkness. Pray protection on those who are a witness to the truth of God’s word.”

July 15, 2013

From couple in Ghana: We’re celebrating one year of service with the IMB today… we are thankful for all of the support we've received. Pray that our second year will be better than our first. Pray that we would expect great things from God and attempt great things for God this year.

July 14, 2013

Missionary kids also need prayers for language learning! J, K, and J Jr. attend a French school, learning French as they do their regular school work. They must also learn Malagasy, the language their parents are studying, as the family prepares to share Jesus with the Tanosy People.

For more on the Tanosy, the Unreached People the family are committed to sharing their lives with, visithttp://www.peoplegroups.org/explore/GroupDetails.aspx?peid=15290

July 13, 2013

From a Believer who recently heard the Muslim call to prayer ringing multiple times daily from mosques while visiting a city on the Indian Ocean: “Pray for the power of God’s word to flow out among those who don’t know Him. Pray for opportunities and open doors of witness to plant a seed of truth that would encourage questions about Christ as God’s Son.”

July 12, 2013

Mini-vacation as missionaries among the Unreached Toposa (South Sudan) travel to the city to restock and rest: Traveled 7 hours, ate Ethiopian food in a refugee camp, swam in a lake with crocodiles; 10 hours on a road with bandits; Traveled 8 hours, camped with hyenas circling us; Drove all day through a game park, then 2 more hours before arriving to pizzas, ice cream and hot showers!

July 11, 2013

“An unanticipated and amazing way to start Ramadan 2013 - a new brother in Christ!” AWESOME news shared yesterday by a worker among an Unreached People in West Africa!

July 10, 2013

Give a gospel presentation - What missionaries among the Unreached Turkana do when family come for a visit. “I told my testimony, my father-in-law told of creation, our aunt the fall, my mother-in-law the need for sacrifice, and my husband how it all points to Christ. Praise God!  Several trusted Him as their Saviour."

July 9, 2013

From sun-up to sundown during Ramadan, the Jahanka People (West Africa) go without food and water as they pray and seek forgiveness of their sins. Would you pray that they will have an opportunity for their eyes to be opened and turned to the true source of forgiveness of their sins? (Acts 26:18)

For more nudges to prayer for the Jahanka Peple, visit http://jahanka.org/.

July 8, 2013

Today's entry in the Prayer Calendar prepared by the Mandinka People Team (West Africa): As Ramadan begins today, pray for the physical health of those fasting, but pray that they will hunger and thirst for everlasting water and the bread of truth.

For more on the Mandinka People, visit http://www.mandinkapeople.org/.

July 7, 2013

Posted on FB by a missionary among SSAP: Our electric shower head (instant hot water) died 2 weeks ago. We purchased another one… the new one was faulty… frustration but wait.. Yesterday the new one (2nd time) came in. My husband, went to town to pick it up and shared the GOOD NEWS with 4 in the electrical shop. One said, "Yes to Jesus”… delay of a working shower head is nothing compared to the gift of eternal life in Jesus! ♫ O Happy Day! ♪

July 6, 2013

Posted by newly arrived missionary to Africa: “Missing Walmart... I can still remember the days of buying all my groceries at one store. Now, after shopping at eight different stores there are still groceries yet to be checked off my list. *sigh* ... Learning to adapt is... different.”

July 5, 2013

From missionary update: We must have people claiming Hebrews 12:2,3 for us, praying that we will “fix our eyes on Jesus… so that you will not grow weary and lose heart"; people ready to join us in responding to our Saviour’s challenge, “Look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest” (John 4:35).

July 4, 2013

From a missionary preparing for Stateside Assignment (furlough):  We appreciate your praying for us…don’t stop while we are in the states… Pray for quality time with our families. Pray for our son as he learns to drive and gets his licence. Pray for us as we travel to share with churches.

July 3, 2013

From missionary newsletter: “Padoko, Padoko…slowly, slowly”… our progress learning the Tumbuka language. My first prayer in Tumbuka in a Zambian church was "God, thank you, thank you very much, thank you. Amen." The pastor was very amused.  Pray that God would bless our efforts and help us communicate in our people’s heart language.

July 2, 2013

From first term missionary serving among the YAO People of Mozambique:  “Lift us up in language learning…  desperate to go deeper in conversations but being swallowed by the inability to express our hearts correctly” as we “share the Good News with those the Lord puts in our path.”

July 1, 2013

Thanking God for Sub-Saharan African Believers who worshipped yesterday with their church family.  Praise God that His glory was declared “among the nations, His marvelous deeds among all peoples” (Psalm 96:3) whether it was in a building seating thousands or with two or three under a tree.