Prayer Matters
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Matthew 9:38 Prayer Rhythm
As we step into another week of prayer, we’re reminded of a simple but powerful challenge shared at the CCCAust Conference: to set an alarm for 9:38 each day and pause to pray through Matthew 9:38 — “Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”
We’d love to encourage you to join in this rhythm. Set your alarm, take that moment, and ask God to raise up and send workers into His harvest field. Your prayers matter, and together we trust Him to move.
Bill & Sandra Callister, (NSW, DPG Day 3)
Give thanks for Bill and Sandra’s safe return to NSW after six weeks of Scripture recording in Alotau. Pray for the Misima team now home, and for the Saisai team still waiting for a boat. Ask God to smooth the processing of all recordings, and to provide someone skilled to help sync the audio with the text while Bill and Sandra complete reporting and financial tasks.
Phil & Fiona Emery, (PNG, DPG Day 8)
Pray for smooth, safe travel as Phil and Fiona fly from Cairns to PNG, with good connections through Port Moresby to Goroka. Give thanks for refreshing time with family and for the Mission Awareness Program. Pray for quick settling at Lapilo, and for God’s enabling as Phil teaches orientation and preaches on August 9. Ask for continued support, strength and joy as they begin this next season of ministry.
Herman & Belinda Lamprecht, (South Africa, DPG Day 14)
Pray for clarity and God’s perfect timing as Belinda prepares to travel to Australia, and for her mum’s continued recovery and smooth transition home. Lift up her dad as he begins treatment for stage‑4 lung cancer, asking for healing and for God to draw him to Himself. Pray for peace as the Lamprecht’s sells their home and seeks God’s direction for where to move next, trusting His leading and provision in every detail.
Phil & Adele Thomas, (QLD, DPG Day 25)
Pray for Phil and Adele as they drive to Doomadgee—asking for safety on the long journey, fruitful visits with Stephen and Lorraine, and Spirit‑led opportunities to teach and encourage the church. Pray for younger men to grow in preparing messages, for strong local leadership, restoration of backsliders, and for many to come to salvation as the church is strengthened.
Matthew & Alisa Tingle, (Thailand, DPG Day 26)
Give thanks for the renewal of the Tingle’s visa and pray for wisdom and smooth processes as they transition to a new family visa next year. Praise God for E’s joyful new faith and growing leadership. Pray for ongoing fruit from the Kickstart camp, for Alisa’s opportunities with expectant couples, and for comfort as they farewell close teammates. Lift up Lucy and Jemima returning to school, Maya’s upcoming mission trip, and God’s continued financial provision for their ministry in Thailand.
Matt & Debi Zook, (Mozambique, DPG Day 29)
Pray for renewed spiritual vitality in the local church—steady attendance, hunger for Scripture, and wisdom as leaders address challenges. Give thanks for repentance and restored fellowship among members. Praise God for a fruitful literacy year and the safe, impactful distribution of Bible storybooks, tracts, teaching and digital resources to hundreds of churches. Pray for strength for ongoing translation work, upcoming ministry trips, and Debi’s women’s Bible studies. Lift up the children’s schooling and Melody’s transition to Australia, asking God to continue guiding and sustaining the Zook family as they make Christ known in Mozambique.
