Prayer Matters
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Prayer Matters is published every Tuesday.
David & Stacie Coates, (Restricted Access, DPG Day 5)
Pray for this faithful school staff member and her husband as his cancer has returned aggressively, causing severe pain and rapid loss of mobility. Ask God to sustain them as they urgently return home for treatment and care. Pray for comfort, strength and peace in every decision, and for the Lord’s provision over this godly couple who have served humbly and sacrificially for many years.
Daniel & Emily, (Restricted Access, DPG Day 6)
Give thanks for rich learning and new connections from the Creative Identity Conference, and for the fruitful exposure trip in Southeast Asia. Pray for wisdom as video‑storytelling training expands into local churches, and for clarity in ongoing editing work. Lift up Phil, Narelle, Luke and Abbey as they process transitions and next steps. Ask God to keep shaping creativity, faith and partnership in this ministry.
Jared & Megan Emery, (Albania, DPG Day 7)
Praise God for the Emery family’s safe arrival in Albania and a welcoming home in Vaqarr. Pray for perseverance and encouragement in learning Shqip and adjusting to life without a car. Ask for friendships to grow at Agape Church and for Ben and Thea to meet children their age. Pray for God’s guidance and provision as they seek a suitable car and continue settling in.
Phil & Fiona Emery, (PNG, DPG Day 8)
Praise God that Fiona’s work permit and visa have been granted, and pray that Phil’s visa will be approved in time for their planned departure. Ask for smooth travel as they leave for Melbourne on 14 July and fly out from Cairns on 23 July. Pray for peace in the busy transition—finishing work, moving house, and farewelling loved ones—and for God’s provision as they prepare for PNG.
Claire Morris, (Spain, DPG Day 18)
Pray for the Kids English Camp in Zalla (1–3 July) after the leading family had to withdraw due to a medical emergency. Ask God to sustain them, and to empower the team with trust in his ability to do far more than we imagine. Pray for kids to come eager to hear about Jesus, and for deepening connections with families and the community.
Rob & Denise, (Restricted Access, DPG Day 22)
Pray for P as his cancer has now spread to his brain and he declines rapidly. Ask God to enable his urgent return to N4 to see his family, and for protection amid complex and painful dynamics. Pray for spiritual strength, steadfast faith, and softened hearts in his family. Give thanks for the ICU nurse coming to help with palliative care, and ask for wisdom for all ahead.
Matt & Debi Zook, (Mozambique, DPG Day 29)
Give thanks that the boys’ documents were successfully renewed, despite a few adventures along the way. Praise God that the books have arrived safely from China, and pray for Matt as he begins distribution in the first full week of July. Ask that each book reaches the right hands and bears fruit in the lives of those who receive them.
