Prayer Matters
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Prayer Matters is published every Tuesday.
Scott & Ruth Brown, (Vic, DPG Day 2)
Pray for the Lord’s guidance and direction for the year ahead. Pray for Ruth and the girls as they step into a new year of work, school and ministry. Pray for all the current projects on the go, including AI Workshops, Supporter Engagement (and a new CRM system) and the OMF International Video Project. As the school year starts, please pray for: Alicia, as she transitions into Year 7 and Hope goes in Grade 5.
Ian & Leann Buckley, (Nepal, DPG Day 3)
A big praise to the Lord for the landlord finally signing the lease under the 8848 business. Pray for the setting up of the Beauty Parlor being able to go ahead now. Pray for the discipleship, Bible teaching with the young men, especially for our new guys from last year. Keep in prayer for our last project for the church building to be able to get painted on the outside. Special prayer for Sara's father needing chemo for his cancer and the big expense.
Daniel & Emily, (Restricted Access, DPG Day 6)
Please pray for Jude and Siena as they start the new school year. For wisdom as we plan this year’s trips and travel, consider what area/s of ministry to lean in to, and how to effectively continue our ministry given some recent visa issues for others in our host country. Pray for our current video projects, for the three we are scripting and for one we are editing. Pray that in all things, we will listen to and follow Jesus.
Christina Eglinton, (SA, DPG Day 7)
Pray for unity & renewed vigour amongst the staff & administrator Solidarity that that they would put aside any negativity this year & work together in serving the Lord. Pray for the office staff – Evans & Reuben – who have heavy workloads. Pray for 3 new girls the children’s department has brought us – Bridget, Ruth (Mumbi) & Rita (Mwende). Pray that these 3 girls would settle down quickly & adapt to being in a children’s home. Pray that they would come to know Christ while with us. Pray for me, Chris, as I try to decide if I’m well enough to venture to Kenya again or not. My Parkinson’s symptoms have been somewhat worse lately, but if I don’t go this year, I might be too disabled to try in the future & there are certain things I can only do in person. Please pray for wisdom for me & to know God’s will.
Georgie, (Taiwan, DPG Day 9)
Praise God that Georgie has arrived safely in Indonesia and that she has found a place to live in a safe and secure female boarding house. She has her own room with a compact tiny bathroom. Praise God that orientation to the university program has gone well. Please pray that Georgie will settle down well into her new environment. Please pray for spiritual protection, energy, and guidance for her.
Jason & Karen Griffiths, (QLD, DPG Day 10)
Jason is travelling to Kenya this week for SIL Global Leadership Team meetings. Pray for energy and for wisdom and grace in these leadership planning conversations. For Karen’s health issues as is still waiting for her knee surgery. It impacts her walking and sleeping somewhat. For our adult kids, that they would follow the Lord with all their hearts, and for wisdom and grace in their activities and plans for this year.
Liz Pfeifer, (Thailand, DPG Day 20)
Over the past few months, I’ve been receiving treatment for tenosynovitis (a form of RSI) and knee osteoarthritis. Progress has been slower than I would like, but I am seeing improvement as I continue with exercises. I appreciate your prayers for ongoing healing, patience, and strength. While on Home Assignment, I have had some opportunities to support Alpha Tiles and Bloom by assisting with a project to create an Alpha Tiles app for a South Sudanese diaspora group in Melbourne and will also continue my studies in early March in subjects relevant to my work. Pray for focus, balance and wisdom as I study.
Rob & Denise, (Restricted Access, DPG Day 22)
The young man we have been discipling needs major surgery for a large tumour on his left kidney. This is going to be a very big operation, and he needs to have it ASAP. Please be praying for competent surgeons, for adequate blood in case of transfusions. He is at peace and keeps quoting verses to us. He is strong in faith and such an encouragement, but this is also a spiritual battle as Satan would love to get rid of him. Pray God would supply all his needs as the operation is going to be expensive.
Tess, (Restricted Access, DPG Day 25)
Boy oh boy, did this year start with a bang. I have now fully taken over the role of interim director for the school to Kurdish street children. It has been a steep adjustment curve. We deal with incredibly vulnerable children who have experienced some deep trauma. While we do teach literacy and numeracy in Turkish, Georgian, Russian and sometimes English, our main aim is to love these children. We want to see their lives transformed. Please pray specifically for me this week as we have been made aware of an individual in the wider community who does not have good intentions toward our children. I will be meeting with the kids’ families to make them aware of the situation, which will push my language capacity to its limits. I feel completely overwhelmed to handle this terrible situation, please pray for my language ability, for strength and true direction from the Lord as we seek to protect our kids and teach them skills to protect themselves as they work on the streets.
Urban Mission Camp, (Vic, DPG Day 26)
Urban Mission Camp is just over 2 months away! Please pray for God's sustaining strength, His boundless wisdom, and His renewing peace for our team. Please pray that all the little details will come together well, and that the week of the camp will run smoothly. We desire that this camp will give participants training, experience, and a network of like-minded young believers and older mentors that will serve them well in their mission journey and impact many through outreaches. Pray that God will use this opportunity to raise more workers for His mission and reach many hearts for His glory.
