Prayer

None of Mission Africa’s personnel working in Nigeria, Chad, Burkina Faso and Kenya could do so without the prayers of committed supporters back home.

We have many groups of people in Mission Africa across the UK who are committed to praying faithfully for our missionaries. Our prayer partners are a vital part of the team, enabling each missionary to do what God has called them to do in the place that he has called them to.

Each month we send out a comprehensive prayer update with news from our missionaries and ministries, by post and email. We also organise special prayer days throughout the year.

Prayer Monthly August 2018

• 1st August

  Pray for God's direction for  the Ekanems. Glory’s visa was refused so their hopes of coming home on furlough are up in the air. Pray for God's encouragement for them.

• 2nd August

  Pray for Ekaette as she reapplies for admission to the College of Nursing, Ochadamu. Pray for Aniedi as he awaits a place in the University of Uyo.

• 3rd August

  Pray for PACT students as they enjoy a break over the summer. Pray for them as they prepare for increased fees this August. Pray that this won’t be too much of a burden.

• 4th August

  Sid Garland is asking for prayer for funds for the expansion of the African Writers Centre to meet the demand. Praise God that this centre is has proved to be a valuable resource to the writing community.

• 5th August

  Pray with Sid for wisdom in the editing and publishing of more books by Africans and others who know Africa well.

• 6th August

  Sid Garland thanks God for answered prayers regarding the recent robbery at ACTS HQ - financial data had been backed up, three culprits are behind bars, five older laptops were recovered, and several new laptops have been purchased and delivered.

• 7th August

  The Garvies give thanks to God for time with friends and family. Please pray for the whole family as they try to achieve a better routine.

• 8th August

  Please pray with Ruth for final preparations for the Jos Connect team 10th-24th August. Pray that everything will go smoothly.

• 9th August

  David and Lucy Morrison will sit their next set of official exams in August. Pray that God would sustain them in their learning and continue to help them to progress in their French.

• 10th August

  Please pray alongside David and Lucy for spiritual protection over the students at Les Cedrès, many of whom have felt increased opposition recently, especially as we learn how to share the gospel in French.

• 11th August

  Please pray for those working in the Acacia ministry in Chad as they adjust to life without Naomi Duff and seek to serve God faithfully and effectively in this new season.

• 12th August

  Ana van Brakel asks for prayer that the organisation of the different camps (children’s as well as youth camps) will go well, that the teaching will be clear and that the Lord prepares the hearts of those attending.

• 13th August

  Pray with Ana for safety on the roads and for the security situation in Burkina Faso. Pray that she would be protected and not hindered in her ministry. Please pray also for rain, as it is desperately needed.

• 14th August

  Ana also asks that you pray for the youngsters known to her who will be travelling to Ghana and Ivory Coast to try and find summer work to pay for the next school year. Pray that they will be successful in finding work that does not compromise biblical principles.

• 15th August

  Pray for Sarah Morrison as she settles into life at Ochadamu and spends time serving in Holley Memorial Hospital. Pray that she would develop good relationships with the staff and be an encouragement to them and the patients she treats.

• 16th August

  Pray with Jeremy Nash that God would bring together all that is needed for an effective and unimpeded ministry to schools: the political and terror situation in Burkina Faso, permission granted or renewed from school authorities, and training for teachers on how to effectively use the courses to bring children to faith.

• 17th August

  Jeremy asks that you pray for all the children who followed the course last year. Pray that those who came to faith would be in situations where they would continue to grow and those who felt pressure not to follow Jesus would feel free to do so in the new situation they are in this year as they move to a secondary school.

• 18th August

  There are a number of people coming from and going to Africa over the summer. Pray for the various practicalities and arrangements that need to be put in place for this.

• 19th August

  The Gaiyas are grateful to God for His goodness over their lives during Calvin's wedding. Pray for Luther (their middle son) that he would encounter the true and living God in his life. Pray for Gracie on summer break from school; she's bright, happy and brings much joy.

• 20th August

  Pray for Musa who has a heavy teaching timetable this semester at the university. He is travelling to examine two students in this summer so pray for safe journeys. Pray for Pamela at ACTS as the work continues to move forward. Pray for refreshment and encouragement.

• 21st August

  Robbie Toop will be visiting northern Scotland this summer to attend a few events and liaise with groups in that region. Pray for more opportunities in that part of Scotland.

• 22nd August

  Katie Morrison asks that you continue to keep the children and youth of Ochadamu in your prayers. Many have been reached with the Gospel through the Kingdom Kids Bible programme, school, football ministry and Sunday schools. Pray they may seek to know more of Christ and accept Him as their Lord and personal Saviour.

• 23rd August

  Pray with Katie also for those with a faith, that they would have an understanding of how to live out their faith in practical ways. Pray that there are suitable programmes of discipleship in place, that they may continue to grow in their faith and knowledge of Christ.

• 24th August

  Please pray for the Radio ESO ministry in Gaoua, Burkina Faso. For over 20 years this ministry has been used by God to reach many with the Good News of Jesus. In recent times, however, it has lost a lot of its funding and they are currently unsure if the project will remain sustainable. Pray for God to provide the funds for this vital project to continue.

• 25th August

  Thank God with Samantha Ibia for Hephzibah and Melki's health. Pray that God would protect and keep them.

• 26th August

  Samantha asks that you pray for all the FCS students as they go on long vacation that God would keep them and protect them and they won't forget all they have learnt in FCS.

• 27th August

  Pray with Samantha for the FCS holiday school that runs over the summer period. Pray that the students who come will not just learn academically but also spiritually.

• 28th August

  Pray for everyone who has been or will go on a Mission Africa team this summer. Give thanks for their willingness to go and serve. Pray that God will use their experiences to help them grow in their faith and develop a passion for His mission.

• 29th August

  Pray for the Mission Africa council. Give thanks for their leadership. Pray that God will guide them as they lead and govern the work of Mission Africa.

• 30th August

  Pray for the Mission Africa office staff as they carry out many of the day to day administrative duties required to keep Mission Africa running. Pray for encouragement and perseverance.

• 31st August

  Pray that God will call more people to serve Him in Africa. The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.