Prayer Matters
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Prayer Matters is published every Tuesday.
Matthew 9:38 Prayer Rhythm
This week, we invite you to set an alarm for 9:38 each day and to pray Matthew 9:38. Let’s ask the Lord of the harvest to raise up and send workers into His field. Your faithful prayers make a difference as we trust God to call and equip more people for His mission.
Ian & Leann Buckley, (Nepal, DPG Day 3)
Give thanks for God’s provision of land in Batar to shelter flood-affected believers and families displaced by the August floods. Pray for Pastor Deepak, his family, and the churches as they rebuild their lives and serve their communities. Ask God to open doors for practical care and gospel witness, and to grant a timely renewal of Ian and Leann’s business visa.
David & Tina Cannon, (Thailand, DPG Day 3)
Praise God for refreshing fellowship with dear friends in the Netherlands and safe travel. Pray for wisdom as David and Tina navigate new visa requirements, ministry documentation, and growing opportunities in Thailand. Ask God to strengthen believers facing cultural and spiritual challenges, provide for flood-affected communities, and bless the EFT’s vision for new believers, churches, and leaders.
Ross & Belinda Cruickshank, (QLD, DPG Day 5)
Pray that Ross’s support team thank-you supper on 8 October will be an encouraging time of fellowship, gratitude, and shared vision that brings glory to God. Please also pray for wisdom and perseverance as technical challenges affect the software project timeline. Ask God to guide the beta testing phase, provide solutions to urgent issues, and enable a successful launch.
Daniel & Emily, (Restricted Access, DPG Day 5)
Give thanks for meaningful opportunities to encourage and equip believers across Southeast Asia through video testimony projects and media ministry. Pray for wisdom, strength, and creativity as Emily and Daniel lead training courses in video creation. Ask God to help participants develop skills that effectively communicate gospel stories in their own contexts, and for lasting fruit through these ministry partnerships.
Jared & Megan Emery, (Albania, DPG Day 7)
Give thanks for a fruitful Balkans branch conference, encouraging fellowship, and opportunities to explore North Macedonia. Pray for language learning, wisdom and creativity in caring for Ben’s food challenges, and opportunities for the children to play and thrive despite limited space. Thank God for Ben’s positive school adjustment, cooler weather, and ongoing confidence in God’s leading.
Richard & Anne Hoyt, (USA, DPG Day 11)
Give thanks for Uncle George’s faithful life, ministry partnership, and peaceful homecoming to be with the Lord. Pray for comfort and strength for Rich and Anne as they grieve and adjust to a new season after years of caregiving. Ask God to guide upcoming travel, provide for TEAM missionaries facing visa challenges, bless ministry across Africa, and encourage their family in times of transition.
Jonathan & Janet Mitchell, (PNG, DPG Day 17)
Give thanks with Jon and Janet for 20 years of faithful ministry in Papua New Guinea and for the prayer, financial, and practical support that has sustained them. Pray for God’s provision and protection as drought and fire impact their community. Ask for strength, encouragement, and ongoing fruitfulness as they continue serving, and for blessing upon their ministry partners.
Naomi, (Restricted Access, DPG Day 18)
Pray for Naomi as she continues processing the grief and challenges following her unexpected departure from North Africa. Ask God to bring healing, wisdom, peace, and clarity for future direction, and to guide ongoing decisions regarding friendships, ministry, and business matters. Pray for encouragement as she develops her education consultancy, reunites with Bethany, and seeks God’s leading for future cross-cultural service.
Jason Stuart, (PNG, DPG Day 25)
Give thanks for productive translation checking in New Britain and encouraging ministry among churches in remote Papua New Guinea. Pray for believers and leaders as they navigate cultural challenges while following Christ. Ask God to provide the right timing, resources, and skilled help for the Inaru church building project. Praise Him for Jed and Ella’s growth and studies at Bible college.
Matthew & Alisa Tingle, (Thailand, DPG Day 26)
Give thanks for the growing ministry of The Centre and opportunities to share Christ with university students in Thailand. Pray for students exploring faith through Alpha, English programs, and community activities, and for those taking steps toward following Jesus. Ask God to strengthen church partnerships, provide ongoing gospel opportunities, sustain Alisa’s health, and guide the Tingle family in ministry and discipleship.
Ben & Alice Warren, (France, DPG Day 28)
Give thanks for opportunities to build relationships and share Christ through everyday life in France, including language learning, Bible studies, church involvement, parenting, and community engagement. Pray for spiritual growth among those they are discipling, deeper friendships with neighbours, wisdom in ministry opportunities, and renewed perseverance. Join French believers in praying for revival, trusting God to work through faithful, everyday witness.
Daniel & Candide Weekes, (France, DPG Day 28)
Give thanks for a fruitful summer of camps and discipleship opportunities at Camp des Cimes, and for the safe arrival of new babies among the team. Pray for young people making decisions about following Jesus, for spiritual growth through family and young adult ministries, and for renewal in local churches. Ask God to strengthen staff, provide volunteers, and bless ongoing camp projects.
Philip & Ruth Wilson, (NSW, DPG Day 29)
Give thanks for God’s guidance in establishing Ridges Christian Fellowship and for ongoing ministry opportunities through both the new church plant and Wollongbar Christian Church. Pray for gospel outreach, spiritual growth, and unity among believers. Ask God to provide suitable housing, bless the Holiday Bible Club with lasting fruit, and strengthen each family member as they serve and follow Christ.
Seng Hock & Luba Yeoh, (Japan, DPG Day 29)
Give thanks for a fruitful season of ministry in Japan, meaningful team retreat time, and the safe return of the missing believer. Pray for a Chinese pastor to shepherd the growing fellowship, for additional workers to join the harvest, and for university outreach as the new semester begins. Ask God to strengthen language learning, perseverance, and gospel impact among Chinese students.
