International.
Central Asia

Kristi is currently enduring a particularly hard season. The church is nearing two years without having a pastor. Kristi, the deacons, and the church at large are feeling the weight of discouragement. Relationships are fragile, tension can feel high, and there are many practical complications they are having to manage. This includes being forced out of their fellowship area due to the loss of a court case. Through these challenges, Kristi remains confident in her Savior and His ability to keep His people until the end. 

Although this season has been marked by difficulty, the past few weeks have brought significant moments of hope. The Lord has opened a door for the church to remain legally recognized through the help of a church in a different province. This was a major answer to prayer! The church has also recently experienced an encouraging number of members faithfully joining the corporate gathering on Sunday. Additionally, there has been an initial conversation with an American couple who already have citizenship and speak the language regarding the possibility of them coming to serve this church. 

  • Pray that God would mercifully and swiftly send a godly man (or multiple!) to pastor this church.  
  • Pray for Kristi, the deacons, and members to be sustained in their faith and to experience growth in godliness during this difficult season. 
  • Pray for Spirit empowered relational unity, peace, faith, and love.
North America.
Waiehu Community Church // Waiehu, HI

Lead Pastor Rocky Komatsu was recently able to enjoy a sabbatical with his family. It was a helpful time for self-reflection, repentance, and renewal. The time away also gave Rocky a greater appreciation for the competence and godliness of the other pastors. While away, the pastors cared for the church through various difficult situations with wisdom and excellence. 

One of the church's major needs is a building. They have continued to meet in an outdoor location, which brings many difficulties and challenges (especially during storms). There are multiple options that they are considering, and they hope to move into a temporary new space by November 1st. The two most reasonable options are to purchase a 2-acre lot in Waiehu from a man named John or to start gathering at the Waiehu Golf Course. They hope that John will sell them the land at an inexpensive price, or to gift the land to the church as a tax write-off. 

  • Pray for Rocky, Emily and their family. For the health of their marriage, salvation of their kids, and faith-filled joy in this season. 
  • Pray that God will grow the church members in greater love, and the pastoral team in greater wisdom and understanding. 
  • Pray for wisdom, clarity, and unity regarding the church building. And that God would work through John to give the land to WCC as a gift!
  • Pray for the church to not grow weary in doing good.
Kentuckiana.
Immanuel Deacons

The deacons are thankful for the generous giving of Immanuel and are well-equipped to care for the practical needs of the body. They are eager to equip the body to care for the poor, needy, and vulnerable in our midst and in the community at large. If you or your GCG would like assistance in thinking through ways you could minister to these groups, they would love to hear from you.

  • Pray that God would raise up more men who are qualified and willing to serve as deacons.
  • Pray for greater wisdom as the deacons consider how to faithfully care for a growing church body.
  • Pray that Immanuel would follow her deacons and use their individual gifts to serve the body and our community at large.
Unreached.
Rawas of Indonesia

Location:

Indonesia

Population:

223,000

Ev. Christian:

< 0%

Main Language:

Musi

Spiritual Beliefs:

95% Islam

Bible in Heart Language:

No

The Rawas are a people group of South Sumatra that live near the Rawas River. They strongly value honesty in their work, and this can be seen in their lives and community. They embrace Sunni Islam and fear spirits.

  • Pray that God would lead many to believe in Jesus for salvation. 
  • Pray local believers and churches would intentionally engage the Rawas.
  • Pray that a healthy church would be planted within the Rawas homeland.