Prayer Matters
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Prayer Matters is published every Tuesday.
Trevor & Manoli Allan, (Spain, DPG Day 1)
Pray for spiritual fruit as pilgrims visit the Albergue in Spain. Give thanks for Jaime’s long‑term faith and service. Pray for the Agua Viva and Ribadeo churches as they face opposition and meet in temporary spaces, and for Aurora undergoing cancer treatment while preparing building plans.
Byron & Lyn Johannesen, (Colombia, DPG Day 12)
Pray for Colombia as a new president seeks to restore stability and protect Christian freedoms. Ask God’s comfort for the church after Carlos’ passing. Pray for Hannah’s health, for Samuel and Alissa’s anniversary trip, and for Yelena and Xamara in their new steps. Give thanks for recent baptisms, ongoing growth, and wisdom as new elders are considered.
Les & Kay Loader, (QLD, DPG Day 14)
Pray for Les and Kay as they settle into Toowoomba after many years in Cairns, giving thanks for family nearby and Les’s recent pacemaker surgery. Pray for the publication and wide distribution of the Marriage – God’s Good Design book, for PNG teachers and church leaders using gospel materials, and for the upcoming Kuala Lumpur conference to strengthen ministry across PNG and Asia.
Paul & Fenny, (Restricted Access, DPG Day 20)
Pray for healing for Fenny, Daniel and Esther as they recover from recent infections, and for protection for Paul. Ask God to strengthen Paul in his new Acute Care leadership role and help him bring needed change. Pray for favour with visa applications so Fenny can continue physiotherapy work, and for wisdom as she meets significant needs without becoming overwhelmed.
Benjamin & Lara Penrose, (NSW, DPG Day 20)
Pray for the Afghan Bible study, asking for meaningful discussion and deeper faith. Pray for the Ladies English & Citizenship group in Granville, that just finished, pray that the relationships that were formed will continue to be fruitful. Lift up the small Afghan church gathering, thanking God for the meeting place and asking for wisdom for the leaders.
Ben & Alice Warren, (France, DPG Day 28)
Pray for Ben, Alice and their children as they visit partner churches across Australia, giving thanks for the encouragement, hospitality and new supporters joining their team. Ask God to provide the remaining financial partners needed before their return to France on August 10. Pray their final weeks in Sydney strengthen relationships and bring renewed joy for the ministry ahead.
