International.
Central Asia

Though living in Europe, Noah and Michaela are primarily focused on translating the Bible for a language group in Central Asia. To do this well, Noah has been working hard to finish a degree in linguistics. As a part of his training, he has attended several linguistics conferences. These events give him access to researchers and their work in his focus region. They discovered recently that there are many more unreached people groups in the area than have previously been recorded.

They are thankful for their local church and the community it has provided for their kids. Each of their four children are growing quickly in knowledge and maturity, and they have been having sweet times together as a family. They are looking forward to some  upcoming travel together, including a brief return to the U.S.

  • Please pray that the Word of God would accomplish its purpose in Central Asia and draw many to put their faith in Christ.
  • Pray that their marriage and family would be formed around the gospel.
  • Pray that God would continue to provide the financial support they need to move the Bible translation work forward.
North America.
Commission Church // Shelbyville, KY

In 2017, the Holy Spirit led Jay Ingram to pray for Shelby County churches each morning. Little did he know God would soon lead his family on a  journey to plant Commission Church just a few years later in 2020. Since its beginning, Commission Church has been passionate about a vision to see Shelbyville filled with followers of Jesus. To accomplish this, they have committed to the mission of helping people love God through worship and teaching from the Bible, loving people through community groups and service, and making disciples by proclaiming the gospel and entrusting them with what they have been taught so they can also teach others.

  • Pray that the Lord would use Commission Church to make many disciples in nearby Shelbyville.
  • Pray that God would strengthen pastors Jay Ingram and Gary Lamb to live above reproach and teach the Word with clarity and boldness.
  • Pray that Commission Church would be unified together under the truth of God’s Word.
Kentuckiana.
Immanuel Singles Ministry

The Immanuel Singles ministry desires to facilitate opportunities for unmarried saints to build community with others in a similar season and to encourage them to invest in deep relationships with those in different seasons of life. Why? We believe that God has uniquely equipped each Christian with particular gifts meant to build up the body of Christ. Therefore, we aim to encourage single Christians to exercise those vital gifts in the church, community, and their vocation for the glory of God.

  • Pray that deep relationships would be fostered amongst the entire body through this ministry. 
  • Pray that this ministry would increase our church’s ability to build one another up and carry each other’s burdens.
  • Pray for the leaders of this ministry to serve faithfully and be filled with wisdom to build up the single brothers and sisters in our church.
Unreached.
Batak Karo of Indonesia

Location:

Indonesia

Population:

1,250,000

Ev. Christian:

20%

Main Language:

Batak Karo

Spiritual Beliefs:

Mixed

Bible in Heart Language:

Yes

It is common for the Batak to live outside their homeland throughout Sumatra and Java. Many of the Batak are Christians, while others adhere to Islam. 

  • Pray that local believers’ engagement of the Batak will result in churches being planted and revitalized. 
  • Pray that Batak Christians will be fully devoted to God and not given to nominalism. 
  • Pray for the salvation of many among this people group and that God will use them to take the gospel to the many peoples in Indonesia who have not yet heard it.