Prayer Matters
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Prayer Matters is published every Tuesday.
Ian & Leann Buckley, (Nepal, DPG Day 3)
Pray for Leann as she waits for an appointment for neurological care and relief from ongoing head pain. Ask for healing for the man from Kumar’s village whose arm injury may lead to amputation. Give thanks for the bakery’s encouraging progress and pray for the trainees. Lift up Ian and Leann’s Sydney ministry trip in mid‑August, thanking God for the meetings already arranged.
Bill & Sandra Callister, (NSW, DPG Day 3)
Give thanks that the Misima recordings of Psalms, Isaiah, Daniel and Joshua—and the Saisai book of Acts—have all been completed despite health challenges. Pray for Bill and Sandra as they finish their time in Alotau and attempt to fly to Cairns amid frequent cancellations. Ask for safe boat travel for the Misima and Saisai teams, and for smooth processing so the recordings can be shared widely.
David & Tina Cannon, (Thailand, DPG Day 3)
Give thanks for David and Tina’s faithful ministry in Thailand and for the encouragement of OMF’s 75‑year celebration. Pray for the elderly ladies in their fellowship to grasp the Gospel deeply and rest in Christ’s forgiveness. Ask for strength as they support teams, teach, travel, and prepare for home assignment. Pray for wisdom, perseverance, and God’s provision in every season of service.
Phil & Fiona Emery, (PNG, DPG Day 8)
Praise God that Phil’s visa has been granted. Pray for Phil and Fiona as they travel to Melbourne and then Cairns before flying to PNG on 27 July. Ask for smooth connections, peace in every transition, and God’s hand over their final preparations. Pray that they settle in well and experience His provision as they begin life and ministry in PNG.
Mark & Priscilla Jennings, (NSW, DPG Day 12)
Give thanks for the strong response to the new Korean Sender School course and pray for Priscilla as she teaches while recovering from a cold. Pray for Mark’s preaching ministry and for the new WEC candidates preparing for challenging placements. Ask God to guide and soften Sarah’s heart, and to give wisdom, strength and joy to Mark and Priscilla in their many responsibilities.
Luke & Dania, (Restricted Access, DPG Day 15)
Pray for safety as Typhoon Bavi approaches Taipei, especially for the unhoused community with little shelter. Ask for encouragement for Luke, Dania and Mack as they navigate life overseas and serve those on the margins. Give thanks for generous support enabling ministry in Zimbabwe and Nigeria, and pray that many will gain access to God’s Word and respond with open, seeking hearts.
Naomi, (Restricted Access, DPG Day 18)
Pray for Naomi as she returns to Australia this week. Ask for God’s comfort, clarity and rest as she processes painful goodbyes. Pray for her team and for the people she served, that God will continue His work among them. Give thanks for supportive leaders and for His care over every step ahead.
Benjamin & Lara Penrose, (NSW, DPG Day 20)
Give thanks for God’s leading in Ben and Lara’s ministry among Afghans, for new Muslim‑engagement opportunities, the encouragement of the English group, and the joyful baptism of an Afghan friend. Pray for growth in the Sunday Afghan gathering, wisdom for the Hornsby family, provision for their ministry, and perseverance for their OM team as they serve faithfully in slow, challenging contexts.
Paul & Erin Strahan, (Australia: R&R, DPG Day 24)
Give thanks for God’s sustaining grace through a full June. Pray for Grace as she adjusts to Navy life, and for healing and protection after Reuben’s frightening incident with a man at the end of the street. Ask for wisdom as they prepare to welcome the Ahana family, host ministry teams, and serve through outreach, mentoring, funerals, juvey visits and Church on the Mehi.
