International.
Middle East

Will and Maria have begun a church pastoral residency in a new city. One of Will's main tasks as a church planting resident is to determine the location where they will plant or revitalize a church. This summer provides an excellent opportunity to explore two cities outside their current country. In both places, they have dear brothers and sisters who are serving in various ways. These trips will help them see the place and gather more information as they pray where the Lord might have them serve in the Middle East.

The Lord has comforted Will and Maria in their grief as they mourn the loss of a dear sister, Mary. They also praise God for sustaining them and for answering many of your prayers! Last month, Will was also able to attend a Simeon Trust Workshop. It was by far the most challenging one he has attended, but it was fruitful.

  • Pray for wisdom and speed with sponsoring the visas for Maria and the kids.
  • Pray that God would grant fruitful conversations with the elders & leaders in the cities that Will is traveling to and make it clear if there is an opportunity to serve.
  • Pray that God would provide for all their one-time and monthly needs.
North America.
Waiehu Community Church // Waiehu, HI

Waiehu Community Church is so thankful for consistent guests worshiping with them. Pray they'd be compelled to move forward with church membership and for God to save Austin, an unbelieving local man who's been visiting for almost two years. Every third Sunday, WCC is having afternoon worship services in Keanae, a region of Maui where they would love to plant a church. 

Rocky and the other pastors have been busy with some difficult situations lately. There are a handful of member care situations that have required lots of time and attention from the pastors and members, which has brought some discouragement and fatigue. The building near where they meet has been sold, and so WCC sadly will not be able to acquire it, but they are still trusting in God for a new place to meet.

  • Pray that every member continually grows in personal repentance and invests in the lives of one another, especially those living on the fringe.
  • Pray God save many in Keanae and use their weak efforts to establish a faithful local church on the eastside of Maui.
  • Pray for a long-term place for WCC to call home and that they would continue trusting that God's plan is always best.
Kentuckiana.
Summer Interns

Matthew 28:17–20 tells us that, because Jesus has all authority, Christians are to go to all the Earth making disciples. Immanuel sends interns over the summer to go to other parts of North America and the world to strengthen the work of churches and engage the lost with the good news of Christ. These interns work alongside mature believers to be further equipped, as well as to encourage saints in these faraway lands. Pray for our interns: Miriam Morris, Carl Williams, Elia Trocan, and Allie Belz as they serve in three different locations in Southeast Asia.   

  • Pray for those serving around the world to press on doing good.
  • Pray that God would work through them to encourage, equip, and teach the Word to believers. 
  • Pray that they would be zealous for God’s glory and would share the gospel with those who do not know and worship the Lord.
Unreached.
Chhetri of Nepal

Location:

Nepal

Population:

4,267,000

Ev. Christian:

< 1%

Main Language:

Nepali

Spiritual Beliefs:

98% Hinduism

Bible in Heart Language:

Yes

 

Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam are popular in Nepal. With Hinduism embracing 330 million gods, Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, has more temples, houses, and idols than people.

  • Pray that God would raise up faithful local churches in Nepal.
  • Pray that God would encourage and strengthen the Nepalese who have converted to Christianity.
  • Pray that God will use the efforts of missionaries in Nepal to strengthen the local church and bless the work that they are doing.