International.
West Asia

Both Adam and Sofia were in need of spiritual and physical rest during Christmas break, and by God's grace, they received it. Since moving to Safir Global Training in West Asia, they've come to a deeper realization of their weaknesses and thus their daily need for Christ. Adam and Sofia have been greatly humbled over the past six months, and although it has been challenging, they know that God does all things for their good and his glory.

Once classes resumed, they shifted their focus from primarily studying Scripture to other subjects like learning the basics of linguistics, building healthy team dynamics, and intercultural communication. They have also had the opportunity to have lots of conversations with other students, guest speakers, and visitors, which has been a big blessing. Most recently, their classes included an abbreviated Charles Simeon Trust workshop—an intensive exercise in exegeting Scripture and preparing to teach it. Adam and Sofia were incredibly encouraged by the lectures and assignments of this workshop.

  • Pray that God would grow Adam and Sofia in humility and in their love for him.
  • Pray that the Lord would use them to shine his gospel light to locals they've connected with.
  • Pray that God would save Joanna at a young age, and that He would give them wisdom in parenting her.
North America.
Josh & Julie Kary // Cochrane, AB

Josh Kary serves as the Lead Pastor of Grace Church of Cochrane in Alberta, CA. They are rejoicing that Grace Church of Cochrane appointed two deacons a few weeks ago. Praise God for answering their prayers in this regard! The church hasn’t seen much numerical growth over the last couple of years, and so there is temptation to grow weary. Josh just finished reading the book Church Elders with a couple of men, with the hope of raising them up to join him on the elder board. 

Grace Church is in the middle of a church discipline situation with one of their members, but it’s encouraging to see the members of the body do the work of ministry in lovingly pursuing him and calling him to repentance.

  • Pray for their church family to be encouraged and not grow weary in doing good.
  • Pray that God would save the lost, give them more boldness to share the gospel, and that they’d have the distinct joy of seeing new believers baptized and more labourers join them in the work.
  • Pray for wisdom for Josh as he continues to train up new leaders and test them as potential elders.
  • Pray for Josh and Julie to joyfully serve one another and their kids (Amelia, Carson and Margaret). Pray for God to awaken them to their need of Christ, his sufficiency to save, and his supremacy as Lord.
Kentuckiana.
Immanuel Pastors

Hebrews 13:7 tells us to remember those who lead and speak the Word to us, considering the result of their conduct,  so as to imitate their faith. Praise the Lord for how He has gifted Immanuel with godly pastors who serve the church to the end that the saints are equipped for the work of ministry, to the glory of God.

  • Pray that each pastor would walk in the fear of the Lord, seeking his power and his presence. 
  • Pray for continued unity among the pastors and that God would grant each pastor wisdom as they shepherd and equip the saints.
  • Pray that God would continue to guard each of our pastors against the schemes of the adversary and to lead them by the Spirit.
Unreached.
Lampung Abung of Indonesia

Location:

Indonesia

Population:

200,000

Ev. Christian:

<1%

Main Language:

Lampung Nyo

Spiritual Beliefs:

99.96% Islam

Bible in Heart Language:

No

The Lampung Abung are a large group with a social structure that is strong and separate from other Lampung peoples. Over 99% are Muslims and—out of cultural precedent—are not allowed to hold any other religion.

  • Pray God would use believers within the greater region to share the gospel with them.
  • Praise God a few Abung have believed in Christ in recent years.
  • Pray that God would establish a healthy local church among the Abung people.