International.
Adam & Sofia Belz // Central Asia

Adam and Sofia are in Central Asia at Radical’s training center for the next 8 months before going to Southeast Asia as workers. Just before leaving, they celebrated the birth of their sweet baby girl, Joanna, and she has been an amazing picture of God’s love since the moment she arrived. The end of summer was filled with final times with friends, adjusting to life with a little one, and the process of packing up all of our belongings. Their last Sunday at Immanuel Baptist Church was a bittersweet moment, but it was an encouragement to be prayed for by the elders and before the body of Christ.

Adam and Sofia have been in the country now for over two weeks. On more than one occasion, in moments of question or doubt, Adam and Sofia have looked at the list of those who have joined their team and been filled with deep awe at the way the Lord has provided. The church is an encouragement and has helped build their confidence and trust in the Lord. They are grateful for your support and prayers.

  • Pray that their time at Radical would not only be helpful for gaining missions skills, but also spiritually strengthening.
  • Praise the Lord for providing all the support and partnerships that they need.
  • Pray that Adam and Sofia would abide deeper in Christ each day and find many opportunities to share the gospel and encourage their teammates.
North America.
Dennis & Betsy Anderson // Beloit, WI

Dennis Anderson is the lead pastor at Grace Evangelical Free Church. He and the other elders have recently nominated a faithful brother for the office of elder, which they're excited about. On top of that, they had Noah Drake, a member from Immanuel, as a candidate for a full-time associate pastor position this last weekend. They are delighted to see connections to Immanuel. 

Sadly, they need prayer for a couple of guys who are MIA.  One is a new believer and another more seasoned. But both hardly come on Sundays. Dennis again asks for prayers for his two youngest boys, Joe and Sam. Joe is still hardened towards the gospel, and Sam has been warming, but seems to have gotten to the point of baptism and going public with his faith, and has decided against it. The church has entered the first phase of a building project. They're not sure where this is going to end up, but they hope to add on a substantial building with a whole new sanctuary and reception hall.

  • Pray for a mutually clear affirmation in the days ahead regarding Noah Drake. 
  • Pray for the elders to be wise in pursuing these men who are not showing up and for them to return to the fold.
  • Praise the Lord for answered prayer: the wife of a believer has recently been baptized. 
  • Pray for the building project, for vision, unity, wisdom, joy, and money. 
Kentuckiana.
Speak for the Unborn

Speak for the Unborn (S4U) is a sidewalk counseling ministry started out of Immanuel that seeks to walk alongside women considering abortion, plead for the lives of their infants, and share gospel hope. The Lord has blessed S4U with significant growth, and the ministry is seeing churches join the S4U network across the United States and Canada. Over the next few years, S4U plans to launch two new trainings aimed at equipping believers to winsomely and clearly articulate the biblical position on life and share gospel hope with those considering abortion. They are also having their second annual family festival and fundraiser today. 

  • Pray for the gospel to go forth powerfully in states that currently permit abortion. Pray for saved souls, saved infants, and strength for S4U volunteers and network churches.  
  • Pray for churches in states where abortion is illegal. Pray that they would continue to exhort their members, care for single moms and their children, and boldly speak the truth in love to those considering abortion. 
  • Pray for S4U. Pray that the Lord would provide financially, that the staff would be strengthened in the Lord, and that churches and volunteers would continue to be encouraged. Pray also as they continue to expand around the U.S. and Canada, that the Lord would raise up more partnering churches, pastors, and volunteers.
Unreached.
Turk of Turkey

Location:

Turkey

Population:

55,448,000

Ev. Christian:

0.01%

Main Language:

Turkish

Spiritual Beliefs:

97% Islam

Bible in Heart Language:

Yes

Turkey is considered to be a "link" between the Middle East and Europe. They have a knowledge and a mixture of both Eastern and Western cultures. Only 80% of women are literate as compared with 95% of men.

  • Pray that churches in Turkey would be devoted to God and his mission. 
  • Ask God to give the Turkish believers boldness to share the gospel.
  • Pray that the Lord would open doors for the gospel as Christians seek to engage their neighbors and communities.