Prayer Matters
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Prayer Matters is published every Tuesday.
Matthew 9:38 Prayer Rhythm
We’re reminded of the challenge from the CCCAust Conference to set an alarm for 9:38 each day and pray Matthew 9:38 — asking the Lord to send workers into His harvest field. We encourage you to join this simple rhythm. Take a moment each day to pray, trusting God to move through His people.
Ian & Leann Buckley, (Nepal, DPG Day 3)
Give thanks for God’s provision of their new home and for encouraging progress in the bakery and beauty parlour with new trainees. Pray for the funds needed for their return to Nepal and for fruitful meetings during their Sydney ministry trip. Uphold Leann’s continued healing from head pain and ask for God’s grace over every step of their upcoming transition.
Aaron & Shelley Daniell, (NSW, DPG Day 6)
Give thanks for God’s refreshing provision for the Daniell family and for fruitful preaching in Sydney and Melbourne. Pray for Ephraim and Raquelle as new Ambassadors, for upcoming preaching engagements, and for new EvangelismSHIFT groups forming for 2027. Ask God to unite churches in disciplemaking and to provide all resources needed as the team accelerates gospel multiplication across Australia.
Georgie, (Taiwan, DPG Day 9)
Give thanks for God’s promise of eternal life, for Georgie’s refreshing holiday, safe travels, and reconnection with her team. Praise God for the children and teachers she serves. Pray for the people she works with to recognise Jesus as the Light of the World, for her classmate exploring faith, and for wisdom and strength in her final months of language and cultural learning.
Rich & Anne Hoyt, (USA, DPG Day 11)
Give thanks for the life of Tillie, close friend and colleague, and for her legacy in Chad. Praise God for Rich’s encouraging visits with supporters and missionaries in New Jersey. Pray for Katelyn and Asael as they prepare for cross‑cultural marriage amid visa barriers. Ask God to open the way for US missionaries to return to Chad.
Bethany Kapezya, (DR Congo, DPG Day 12)
Pray for Bethany as she returns to the DRC, asking God to help her accomplish all she needs to in the coming year. Pray that the girls will be accepted into university in Zambia and that their transition will be smooth and well supported. Praise God for a wonderful holiday in Australia and the joy of reconnecting with many people.
Samuel & Alissa Sanchez, (Colombia, DPG Day 22)
Give thanks for joyful milestones in Bugalagrande Assembly—the first wedding and Yelena’s baptism. Pray for ongoing fellowship, outreach, and unity. Uphold families facing sickness, especially Lili, the young boys recovering, Samuel’s shoulder, and Hannah’s complex health needs. Praise God for answered prayers, provision of a new car, and strength for ministry. Ask for continued grace, healing, and encouragement for the whole family.
Ben & Alice Warren, (France, DPG Day 28)
Give thanks for the Warren’s meaningful time in Australia and for the faithful support of World Team. Pray for a smooth, safe return to France this week. Ask God to strengthen them for the transition ahead and that they will settle back in quickly.
Brent & Shelley Weeks, (NT, DPG Day 28)
Pray for Brent and Shelley as they travel to Canada on 15 August for six weeks to visit family, friends and supporters. Ask God to smooth every detail of their planning and logistics, to bless them with meaningful connections, and to raise up new supporters for their ministry. Pray also for safety and protection throughout their travels.
