Countries:
BrazilBrazil is one-half of the land surface and population of South America. The world’s fifth largest country in both area and population. It is a melting pot of nations, with much intermarriage and blending of the many immigrant ethnicities. Most Brazilians have at least some mixed ethnic heritage. Sustained strong growth has stabilized the economy. One great challenge will be to increase agricultural space without traumatizing the Amazon and Pantanal ecosystems, stewardship vs exploitation. There remains a vast gap between rich and poor, but is has improved significantly. The residual bias to Catholicism in government circles is decreasing as the influence of the evangélicos grows. |
IndiaGeographically and politically, India dominates South Asia and the Indian Ocean with 28 Union States and 7 Union Territories. Kashmir is a contested area administered by Pakistan and China. India’s constitution provides full religious freedom of worship and witness for all religions. The rise of Hindutva extremist resulted in a hate campaign against Muslims in the early 1990s and against Christians in the late 1990s as followers of ‘foreign” religions. Due to mass-conversion movements by Dalit groups away from Hinduism, and to evangelistic activities by Christian groups, issues of conversion and anti-conversions laws are high importance and sensitivity. Persecution levels range widely, depending on the strength of Hindutva groups from one state to the next. |
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IsraelThe state of Israel is 20,700 sq. km, with an additional 7,540 sq. km. from the West Bank, Gaza, and Golan Heights which has been controlled by Israel since 1967. Six wars with surrounding states in 1948, 1956, 1967, 1973, 1982-1985, and 2006, plus the Gaza War in 2009 have kept the country on a war footing. Repeated military engagement in Lebanon, the rising pressure of Palestinian civil unrest, the intifada, civil unrest, and increased threat from Iran have sapped Israeli stamina. The Israeli society remains deeply divided. All religions are free to minister within their own communities. Reform and Conservative Jews are often marginalized by ultra-Orthodox influence, which applies constant pressure to limit freedom of religion through anti-conversion laws and persecution of Messianic Jews. |
PalestineThe Palestine Authority is 6,243 sq. km. comprising of two separate parts, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. The Palestine Authority controls the main towns and scattered enclaves. Jewish settler enclaves and Israeli military authorities control the rest. Much economic activity is limited to small family businesses. Restricted travel and access to water and power supplies undermines industry and foreign investments. The Palestine administration has offered few economic solutions thus far. International efforts to achieve a compromise settlement of the bitter confrontations between Israelis and Palestinians have only a small chance of overcoming the deadly stalemate. Political struggles continue and Israeli occupation and Islamist persecution is squeezing out the Christian minority. |
Global Partners:
la ChapelleTop 3 prayer requests:
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Marissa's House ProjectsTop 3 prayer requests:
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Missionary Theresa Weaver (in Albania)
Top 3 prayer requests:
- Continue to pray for our Sister in Christ and her family to find a permanent safe house/country in which to live. They’ve had their home, all their things, their country and their precious father taken from them and they have to hide from the bad guys who are seeking their lives. Thanks for your prayers. They are holding onto the Lord Jesus’ hands and have faith.
- Please pray for our Pastor Astrit youngest son, 13 years old, who is very sick with a blood disease and may never recover his leg to full strength. Pray that he won’t have to lose his leg and that he will be completely healed. The pastor and his family are able to rejoice through this “fire” in the fact that the Lord has given them many new opportunities to share the gospel to people they probably would never have met. Continue to pray for Vjollca, the pastor’s wife who’s nerve problem in her face is acting up again.
- On a less drastic measure, but still a VERY important prayer need, our 10 year old, four story multipurpose building which houses our church, Manna feeding center, and our 2 families’ homes, has sewage problems and needs repairing. Our Christian car wash business in on this property too and the tubing for this needs replacing. It’s the only Christian car wash in our city of 99% Muslim. Pray that we’d get the tubes and all the materials needed as well as funding to fix the problem. Water is an extremely important need in order to function for all these ministries. Thanks for your prayers.
Missionary (in China)
Top 3 prayer requests:
- Attention and scrutiny the government is giving to Christians continues to increase. Pray for possibilities and opportunities for the students taught last year. It has been difficult for the last 2-3 years; windows of opportunity are fewer in frequency even more.
- Praise that health issues appear to be improving slightly. Thanks for the availability of medicines produced in other parts of the world. COVID breakout has happened in the center city recently so some more restrictions have been placed. Pray that it will be contained quickly.
- Praise that a small number of believers have had an opportunity to be discipled this summer. Ask our Father that more will get the opportunity for training.
Mission of Hope
Top 3 prayer requests:
- Disaster Response. God has opened many doors for us to lead the charge in the response to the devastating earthquake that his on mid August. In partnership with our Haiti One network, MOH has been able to response to over 200,000 families.
- Pray that God continues to open doors for our influence so that we can respond by meeting tangible needs so that we can share the greatest Hope. Pray that God continues to provide the funding we need for our disaster response and for our every day ministry opportunities. As our influence grows, we continue to rely on the Lord to provide the funding needed to advance the Church in Haiti, Dominican Republic, Key West and other locations in the Caribbean.
- Pray for our Mission of Hope team. Our team is running hard and fast. Pray for wisdom in decisions, unity in mission and supernatural energy to continue to push. We have team running on the ground in all of our countries, our fall is packed with meal packs and other events all over the country. We are truly blessed.
Local Partners:
The Mill Community Church (Local Church Plant)
Top 3 prayer requests:
- The cultivation of a strong launch team and core group, especially through their Life Group(s) and Bible study. A venue for a growing launch team to meet in this Summer.
- For a worship venue to be lined up well before launch in the Fall.
- For a spirit of kingdom-minded partnership among other churches and believers in the Celina area. Continued favor as the Baileys network, build relationships and share the Gospel in their community.
Japan Friendship Group Minsitry (Bible Study)
Top 3 prayer requests:
- Heart change, understanding, and out of this world growth for ladies who prayed "I want the peace and joy from the Savior. Jesus please come into my heart and teach me what I need to know”.
- Other obligations to fall at other times so they can attend every study time that is helpful for them.
- May their husbands and offspring be drawn to study God’s word for themselves.
Legacy Church Preschool (LCP)Top 3 prayer requests:
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Legacy ESL ProgramTop 3 prayer requests:
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Real OptionsTop 3 prayer requests:
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Emily's PlaceTop 3 prayer requests:
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