April 30, 2014

“A special group of IMB workers are celebrating a new stage of life today – their official retirement… Pray for clear direction and empowerment for them in their new places of service in communities very different from the ones they left years ago and very different from the places around our world where they have made their homes in recent years,” which for some have been for 30 or more years.

April 29, 2014

Have you ever been unsure of why God called you to a certain place or if you could accomplish what God is calling you to do? Then you MUST read the testimony of a couple who questioned why God called them to West Africa and if they were capable of taking on the responsibility of ministering to the suffering children in their new home at http://www.commissionstories.com/africa/stories/view/restaurant-in-west-africa-combats-child-exploitation.

April 28, 2014

What happens when two men from two different continents join resources for a ministry in another continent! A bunch of “barefooted and caked with dirt” kids know the answer. You can find the answer at “Street boys in Senegal find refuge in Venezuelan bread maker’s house” at http://www.commissionstories.com/africa/stories/view/street-boys-in-senegal-find-refuge-in-venezuelan-bread-makers-house.

April 27, 2014

Pray for workers in Mozambique as they refine “several Bible story lessons to try to rid any ambiguities before national partners teach solo.” Pray for these national partners as they share God’s Word among their people who are very spiritually sensitive, but controlled by fears of evil spirits and other teachings which do not allow them to truly obey and worship the true God.

April 26, 2014

This photo of "Little children in Nigeria," taken years ago at a Baptist Theological Seminary, was chosen for use today to catch your attention before sharing a heartbreaking news story in need of prayer. Please take time to read and keep-up with the distressing news of the abduction of schoolgirls in Nigeria so that you can pray steadfastly for those affected. Updates on this story found at  http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-27154427 and at http://allafrica.com/stories/201404250308.html.

April 25, 2014

In the midst of the news of a massacre* and increasing numbers of displaced peoples in South Sudan, GOOD NEWS was shared this week – “These men in Karkamuge have just received solar powered Bibles in a language they can hear. Pray for God to allow them to understand the scriptures.”  Pray also for the peace talks now scheduled to resume Sunday, April 27th. 

* Recent news from BBC News Africa includes , which includes a slide show of maps which offers more nudges to prayer for the people of South Sudan – http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-27137000. 

April 24, 2014

HAPPENING TODAY – an event that will change the lives of an unreached people of Benin! The event? “The inauguration of a ministry boat to be used by Benin Baptists for evangelism and church planting in Ganvie (Gahn-vee-aye) and other lake villages among the 102,000 unreached Tofingbe people.”

April 23, 2014

WORKERS IN WEST AFRICA CAUSE A STAMPEDE!  This was the excited response when missionaries offered “poster-sized maps displaying the location and evangelism status of all their people groups” to those attending the recent Togo Baptist Convention.   Pray for Believers in Togo as they achieve their new goal of planting 70 churches a year among the unengaged peoples of Togo!

April 22, 2014

WARNING:  This story may break your heart.  But if you are a committed to praying for our hurting world, you MUST read “Hunger in South Sudan could rival famine of 1980s,” a story offering guidance in how to join others in praying and responding to the needs of thousands and thousands of South Sudanese who are hurting, hungry and thirsty.  “Hunger in South Sudan…” found at  https://gobgr.org/news/news_detail/hunger-in-south-sudan-could-rival-famine-of-1980s.

April 21, 2014

“Curled in a ball on the ground inside their hut. Her face was swollen and bleeding, and she could not raise one of her arms.” Reading BEATEN FOR FAITH* will likely break your heart, but this testimony of two new West African Believers who chose the New Life offered in Christ will strengthen your prayers for those in our world who face persecution for becoming Believers. * http://subsaharanafricanpeoples.imb.org/stories/view/beaten-for-faith

April 20, 2014

A testimony of a Yao believer from Mozambique who saw those around him “grasping at a rotting log that could not support us” – A testimony to “encourage believers to be more active in bringing the Gospel to those who long for hope but have heard nothing about Jesus” – A story of New Life is found in A STRONG, LIVING TREE*.

* http://subsaharanafricanpeoples.imb.org/stories/view/a-strong-living-tree

April 19, 2014

A story of the heartache of rape – a story of hope as a young woman names “her baby after a local phrase meaning ‘happy and satisfied with this gift from God’” – a story of choosing to follow God even when it is difficult – All found in GOD’S GOOD GIFT*, an Easter Special story of New Life from South Africa.

* http://subsaharanafricanpeoples.imb.org/stories/view/gods-good-gift 

April 18, 2014

“Is this really truth?” This was the response of a young man of another faith to overhearing a presentation of the Gospel in an urban area of West Africa. During this Easter weekend, take a few moments to read the testimony of this TRUTH SEEKER* who chose to obey and follow Jesus as he faced persecution.

* http://subsaharanafricanpeoples.imb.org/stories/view/truth-seeker

April 17, 2014

As coconut desserts are savored over the Easter season, take a few moments to read “COCONUTS”.  Missionary researchers of Unreached Peoples share about coconut harvesting and how to pray for the coconut tree owners who lack a true understanding that “God, the Creator of heaven and earth is the One who gives life to the tree… it is He upon whom they must depend.”  COCONUTS found at  http://exploringtheland.blogspot.com/2014/04/coconuts.html.

April 16, 2014

From workers in West Africa: Imagine a 20+ hour road trip on… the worst imaginable… road with no rest stops, no wal-marts for forgotten items (diapers, baby food, snacks, water, etc), no restrooms, no fast food restaurants and no hotels with pillows, towels or other basic amenities and you'll get an idea of how we roll when we do the ol' vacay and why our truck was filled to the brim… but a week on the beach in 20 degree cooler weather making memories with our 3 kids is totally worth it!

April 15, 2014

Shared by CTMET Cape Town Prayer Group: “There are days that are frustrating when working in the refugee ministry because I can do nothing to get them their asylum papers other than tell them where to go… so many refugee friends need documentation, jobs, shelter, and food… pray to our Father that He will provide all their needs” and that they will “draw closer to God.”

More from the CTMET Cape Town Prayer Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/195414087163261/.

April 14, 2014

Attempted annihilation of their nation and active spiritual forces - part of the story of the Herero of Namibia and Botswana who are known for the cattle they breed and the clothing of their women. Pray for the Herero people who practice a form of Christianity that includes the position of a “wizard.” More nudges to prayer at April 2014 SSAP Prayer Emphasis for the Herero - http://subsaharanafricanpeoples.imb.org/pray/view/04-emphasis-herero.

April 13, 2014

What led you to inviting Jesus into your life? During this Easter season, take a minute or two to read the testimony of a man from West Africa who began his journey of following and obeying Jesus after hearing the story of Creation to Christ in his own language.
Man Believes When He Hears the Gospel in His Heart Language at  http://subsaharanafricanpeoples.imb.org/stories/view/heart-language.

April 12, 2014

From workers who recently had to leave their work sharing the Gospel among unreached peoples in South Sudan: “Some people... ask us about African animals that we saw, but mostly we saw lostness, extreme poverty and suffering... a heavy reality to bear...We appreciate your prayers during this time of transition for our family as we put down roots in the USA.”

April 11, 2014

A question for “those who through the righteousness of our God and Saviour Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours” (2 Peter 1:1): Will you share of your precious faith today through your words and actions? 28,752,550 people among the 573 Unreached/ Unengaged Peoples of Sub-Saharan African are still waiting to hear of our precious faith.
For more about Unreached/ Unengaged Peoples of SSAPeoples, visit http://subsaharanafricanpeoples.imb.org/explore/sub/priority-people-groups .

April 10, 2014

A story of miracles, a story that may leave some readers skeptical, a story of persecution, a story of a man who prays “that everyone will be saved and get into the light and leave the darkness,” a MUST-READ story of a man "on fire for the Lord” who wants to tell his people “about Jesus and what He has done in his life” found at http://www.commissionstories.com/africa/videos/view/dying-and-awakened-by-god-to-preach-former-muslim-shares-boldly.

April 9, 2014

Not sure why, but as other kids were in class, these two were outside playing. Many missionary kids in Sub-Saharan Africa are enjoying a term break from boarding school this month. Pray for renewal and lots of fun times as they catch up on sleep and enjoy favorite foods, family time and special activities at home.

April 8, 2014

Pray for God's children as they study how to explain and declare the news that God’s salvation has been sent to their people.  Pray that their peoples’ hearts will be open like the hearts of these children and be ready to “see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts,” and be convinced and believe in Jesus. (Acts 28:23-28)

April 7, 2014

From workers among the Unreached Peoples of South Sudan: “Pray for the hundreds of thousands of South Sudanese displaced by the current fighting… Pray for us to wisely choose when, how, and where we go… Pray that we’ll know how to approach the refugee camps with the balance of meeting human needs without neglecting the Gospel.”

April 6, 2014

Shared on Facebook by a worker in West Africa: "So far in 2014 we've seen 77 new believers from 14 different villages emerge with 7 villages seeing their 1st believer ever! So thankful for your commitment to pray for the Songhai! The kingdom of Christ is advancing in Songhai lands!"

April 5, 2014

"Leave your country, your people and your father's household” (Genesis 12:1).  God’s command to Abram has special meaning for many Missionary Kids who grew up in Sub-Saharan Africa.  Pray today for comfort, joy and peace for those who are homesick for THEIR African country and THEIR African peoples which were left behind when they completed high school and returned to the States.

April 4, 2014

How did missionaries in rural Zambia prevent getting stuck the next time they traveled to a church on the other side of a swamp? They went to the ‘city’ and bought boots, rain pants and jackets. Now they drive as far as they can without getting stuck, put on rain gear and bike the rest of the way to church. “All of this may seem extreme, but it is a small price to pay for the Word of God to go forth in life changing power!”

April 3, 2014

From new workers in West Africa: "5 times a day, every day, we hear the call to prayer. Every day, we see people just like our neighbor stopping their activities to pray. 'The call to prayer' here, reminds us every day to pray for those who have never heard the good news. Thank you for joining with us!"

April 2, 2014

Shared on the COMPASSION NET* Facebook page for the Jahanka people of Senegal, Guinea and the Gambia: "Pray for… two brothers about 20 years old who have chosen to follow Christ and were recently baptized. Ask that they will grow in their faith, and that their mother, who is also a believer, will soon be ready herself to be baptized. Pray… that those around them will also be drawn to Him." *https://www.facebook.com/CompassionNet 

April 1, 2014

Some obstacles faced by workers among Unreached Peoples bring smiles. Others bring heartbreak such as when local leaders blocked missionaries from ministering in their village. How can you support these missionaries? Pray that the gospel gains a strong foothold in a neighbouring village where they can minister and that these villagers will take the gospel into the ‘forbidden territory.’