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 April 2019

• 1st April

  This week is the Church Conference for the EYN church in the north-east of Nigeria. Sadly Boko Haram have been very active recently in this area. Pray with Pamela Gaiya for peace and stability, particularly as the ACTS marketing truck makes the long journey to Mubi for the conference.

• 2nd April

  Pray for Musa's visa which will enable him to accompany Pamela and Gracie on Home Assignment for June and July. Pray for Pamela as she starts to draws up a deputation schedule. Pray for good health and strength this month – Pamela is recovering from a nasty chest infection.

• 3rd April

  Katie Morrison is continually thankful for the prayerful and financial support of people back home. God knows the needs of the people in and around Holley Memorial Hospital and continues to provide in various ways.

• 4th April

  Pray with Katie for the staff at HMH primary school. Some of them may not have originally chosen teaching as a career path but pray that God would give them a passion for teaching and a realisation that they can have a positive impact on the lives of the children.

• 5th April

  Paul Bailie and Bryan Swan ask for prayer as they try to get the police teams organised for June. The process is tricky at both the UK and Kenyan ends. Pray that all the UK volunteers will still be willing and available and that those organising the Kenyan end will do a good job.

• 6th April

  Ana van Brakel thanks the Lord for her time in the UK, particularly her visit to Scotland. It has been good to meet up again with so many faithful supporters. She also asks prayer for her time at home in England, that it will be used to glorify God.

• 7th April

  Ana asks prayer for the country of Burkina Faso, that the government will be wise and know what to do concerning the difficulties they are faced with, particularly the terrorist threat.

• 8th April

  Praise God that the Ekanems have finally been able to move into their house. It has been a stressful time. Pray for them as they settle in and try to focus more on their work.

• 9th April

  Pray for the Mission Africa council as they meet tonight. Pray for wisdom, discernment and encouragement as the govern the Mission.

• 10th April

  Lauren Mornin (and her husband, Gareth) are travelling to Ogugu in Nigeria to visit the children of the Child Sponsorship Programme. This trip was originally planned for December but needed to be postponed. Pray that everything will go smoothly and that the administrative work that they are going to carry out will be completed successfully.

• 11th April

  Robbie Toop has a number of speaking events this weekend, including the Edinburgh & Glasgow prayer groups, as well as Bellshill Baptist Church. Pray that he will bring encouragement and blessing as he speaks.

• 12th April

  Pray for PACT staff and students as they prepare to participate in the funeral service of late Rev. Dr. Effiong Udoeyop on 12th April in Uyo. Pray especially for the family during this difficult time.

• 13th April

  Pray for Jeremy Nash’s next planned trip to Burkina. Pray that all the centres would receive the resources they need to successfully carry out the awards ceremonies; that this would bring a good closure; and that schools and authorities would be willing to have the clubs run again next year because of the positive influence they have had.

• 14th April

  Jeremy asks for prayer for the expansion of his courses into secondary schools and youth groups. These courses could help youth to understand their faith better and help them on the path to discipleship and obedience to God.

• 15th April

  Praise God for a safe arrival in Chad for David and Lucy Morrison. Pray for them as they build relationships in their new neighbourhood and that their house would soon feel like ‘home’.

• 16th April

  Pray for good relationships to be built at the Acacia centre and for discernment as David and Lucy begin to think in the coming months about how to go about their ministry.

• 17th April

  One of the glaring needs in Chad is sound teaching and a complete attitude shift of what is acceptable and biblical in marriage and relationships. Pray for open doors and wisdom for David and Lucy as they think through this and other needs and opportunities in the coming months.

• 18th April

  Samantha Ibia asks that you pray for a FCS national programme that is happening over Easter.  It will be held in Jos and is for post-secondary school students. Pray for an impact on the students lives, that God will move in their hearts.

• 19th April

  Samantha thanks God for her family. She and Godfrey celebrate four years in marriage in April. Pray that God will continue to sustain and grow them as a family.

• 20th April

  As we celebrate Easter and the risen Saviour, we remember that our primary call is to share this Good News with the world. Pray that God will call more people of all ages to carry out this work.

• 21st April

  Give thanks for Patton Taylor’s most recent trip to Nigeria – for safety (not least on the roads), for health, stamina, and energy (despite the heat), for the appreciative responses of the students, and for the opportunities to support and mentor young people who will be future Christian leaders in Nigeria.

• 22nd April

  Pray also for Patton in the coming months as he prepares for his next trip to Nigeria in the Autumn for another six weeks (which will be the the last of the 3-year cycle of twice-yearly 6-week visits) and for guidance as to any ongoing involvement with Mission Africa after that.

• 23rd April

  The Garvies give thanks to God for provision of accommodation during their home assignment. Please pray that Donald and Ruth would be able to finish this term of service well, and hand over their responsibilities diligently.

• 24th April

  Please pray for Samuel, Beth and Matthew Garvie as they begin and end this final school term at Hillcrest.  Please pray for happy memories and good relationships.

• 25th April

  Pray with Sarah Morrison for the hospital administration at HMH. Pray that they would make wise decisions regarding the hospital.

• 26th April

  Sid Garland gives thanks for good contacts and improved discounts with evangelical publishers and partners attending the London Book Fair.

• 27th April

  Sid Garland asks for prayer for the safe arrival of orders / shipments from US, UK and China. Give thanks for a reliable clearing agent in Lagos.

• 28th April

  Sid Garland asks for prayer for the proposed visit of the ACTS Managing Director, Luka Vandi and his wife Rosalind. Visa permitting they will visit Northern Ireland around end of April – early May.

• 29th April

  Pray for God to work in mighty ways to thwart the works of the enemy. Pray against rising violence in areas such as Bassa, Northern Nigeria, and Burkina Faso. Pray that God will protect His servants.

• 30th April

  There are a large number of people travelling to Nigeria and Kenya this summer on teams and short term placements. Pray for all the administrative work that needs to be done prior to their departure. Pray that God would be working to ensure that everything goes smoothly.