Prayerline April 2024
Your Prayer Guide To Reach The World
Encourage New Believers Into Deeper Faith in Argentina
A man devastated by the unfaithfulness of his partner came to church at the invitation of his brother and heard the gospel. The next day, a ministry worker visited him to have a deeper conversation about Christ, and the man gave his life to the Lord and was baptized. Now, he regularly attends Bible studies and serves in the men’s ministry.
Provide Spritual And Humanitarian Care To Refugees in Slovakia
A Ukrainian refugee visited a local ministry to obtain groceries and receive free dental and barber services. The workers were so kind to him that he also began attending church services on Sundays and a small group during the week where he studies the Bible and fellowships with others. “I’m so grateful to ministers and partners for help they provide to refugees today,” he said.
Assist Native Workers’ Evangelism in South Asia
A handicapped girl received a wheelchair and 315 people obtained medicine at a free medical clinic provided by a native ministry. Christian workers also serve free midday meals to 40 senior adults at a nearby old age home and oversee a children’s home in which 15 children live.
Help Parents Learn A Trade in Africa
A widowed mother of six children completed two years of training and received a sewing machine upon graduation from her program. Now, she is able to support her family. Another woman graduated from a cooking program and found work as a chef.
Train Leaders For War-Torn Mission Field in Myanmar
Thousands of people have been brutally murdered in Myanmar’s ongoing civil war, and many thousands more have fled their homes. But the Holy Spirit continues to move despite the oppressive fear that hangs over the country.
Minister To Vulnerable Young People in Kazakhstan
Christian workers use a sports ministry to build relationships with local young people, many of whom are orphans being raised by relatives. “We try to become trustees for them, take responsibility to help them find their calling, profession, and find their place in life,” the ministry leader said.
Strengthen Disciples’ Efforts in China
One of the ladies in a women’s Bible study was led to become “humble in the sight of the Lord” through the group’s study of the Gospel of Mark. Convicted of her impatience when listening to others share their hearts, she has learned to appreciate the value of studying Scripture and fellowshipping with women from different walks of life.
Meet The Need For More Church Plants in Chile
A native ministry started a small congregation in a local man’s home, and now 10 adults and seven children worship together there every two weeks. This is just one example of the many church plants Christian workers have established, and the need for more churches continues to increase.
Lift Up The Persecuted Church in Iraq
A widow and her two daughters became believers after they received a Bible, but they could not publicly express their faith because they lived in a camp alongside extremists. Ministry workers were able to move them to a different location where they can now freely live as Christians, and the children attend Bible study.
Support Evangelism To Unreached People in Chad
With the donation last year of three new motorcycles, missionaries are now able to visit villages previously difficult to access. Through their outreach, they have begun to develop relationships with unreached people groups. Though the mission field is challenging because of the predominately Muslim communities, Christian workers have seen the fruits of their labor.
Help Workers Connect With Local Tribes in Bangladesh
Church planting and evangelism have been fruitful among the people of Bangladesh, and the recent completion of one ministry’s new church building culminated in a dedication ceremony in which Christian leaders preached a revival meeting.
Give Hope To Struggling Families in Lebanon
Farmers in one ministry’s sustainable agricultural project reaped 35 tons of potatoes this season. The harvest, alongside a variety of green vegetables, was delivered to local families who also received donated winter clothes in preparation for colder weather.
Support Discipleship Of New Believers in Indonesia
Church planters of one ministry have shared the gospel with 21,335 people during the last six-month period, and of that number, 650 people decided to follow Christ. One new believer, a street busker who had lost all hope for his future, was baptized, and now he is discipled regularly by Christian workers.
Share The Gospel With Youth in Ghana
During a recent youth week celebration organized by a native ministry, youth from different communities came together to learn under the theme “Passion for Truth” and fellowship through games such as sack races and soccer.
Reach Communities For Christ in Colombia
A man who struggled with suicidal thoughts attended an outreach event organized by a native ministry in an indigenous community, and God spoke directly into his heart. Not only did he choose to follow Jesus, but God also freed him of his desire to end his life.
Comfort Traumatized Refugees in Spain
A young African refugee who witnessed the murder of his family by jihadists stumbled into a refugee ministry after a harrowing journey across the Strait of Gibraltar in which many people drowned. When he arrived at the refugee ministry, he was psychologically traumatized and angry with God.
Strengthen Underground Congregations in China
A man who spent his life in immoral and abusive activities was diagnosed with a tumor, and while he was in the hospital, members of a local church were his only visitors. Though he had been a nominal church attendee prior to his diagnosis, the compassion of these brothers and sisters led him fully to the Lord.
Help Train New Christian Leaders in Türkiye
Hundreds of people have been baptized or are awaiting baptism in churches that have been planted across the country. One new church only has two to three attendees, but they are new believers with a “fresh joy in the Lord.”
Support Sustainability Projects in Zimbabwe
Ministry workers taught a group of women in one community the importance of saving money and, after eight months, the women compiled their savings and hired a company to drill for water in their village. Previously, water was scarce, but now, the people can cook, plant vegetables, do their laundry, and practice improved hygiene.
Help Missionaries Shepherd New Believers in South Asia
A Hindu man left his life of idol worship after he met a Christian worker who led him to Christ. Despite the opposition of his family, he believes he found truth in Jesus. “I stopped worshipping idols and photos and visiting temples,” he said. “I knew that they were false and misleading.”
Expand Outreach And Discipleship Tools in Cambodia
Almost 7,000 people have received Christ through a native ministry’s radio program, which celebrated its third anniversary last year. The program is broadcast across the country via radio apps and social media, and people of all ages and from all walks of life, including political leaders and indigenous people, have benefitted from the Christian messages.
Equip Young Adults For Evangelism in China
Online Bible studies have sparked a spiritual fire, particularly among young adults, and ministry leaders see the value of mentoring and then sending these young people into government jobs and other venues in their communities to spread the gospel.
Support Biblical Education in Sri Lanka
A recent gift of five smartboards to a native ministry has provided an opportunity to expand the online theological program. The donation enables Christian leaders to better serve the needs of believers who are unable to attend some of the more than 230 available classes.
Strengthen Church Leaders For Spiritual Warfare in North Africa
Eight young Muslim men were recruited from their villages by jihadists and spent more than a year involved in terrorism activities. But they soon realized their error in judgment and fled. When they happened upon Christian workers, they received Bibles in their native languages, and all chose to follow Jesus.
Deliver Compassionate Aid To Refugees in Europe
A young mother fled her home country with her three children to escape an abusive husband, but she was separated from two of her children on the journey. When a refugee ministry in Europe was able to reunite the family and provide for their physical needs as well as help with legal documents, it paved the way for workers to also share the gospel.
Equip Church Leaders For Underground Evangelism in Iran
A man who once followed an ancient Iranian religion heard the gospel from a Christian worker and became one of the most influential leaders of the underground network of Christians in Iran.
Support Refugee Outreach in Thailand
A native ministry sends relief packages of rice and dry food to the border areas at the end of each month to help feed the growing number of refugees who have fled Myanmar’s civil war. Workers are also providing medical assistance and help finding shelter.
Extend Christ’s Love To Women in Uganda
During a six-month period, three mothers intent on aborting their babies chose instead to continue with their pregnancies because of the compassion they received from local Christian ministers. The ministry’s medical team has saved the lives of many unborn babies because of the Christian counseling they provide to the women who seek their help.
Transform Lives With The Gospel in Pakistan
A man who considered himself a nominal Christian received a booklet from a local ministry and, as he read, he “gained a profound clarity about the nature of Jesus as the Son of God.” Previously, he struggled with doubts about his faith, particularly regarding Christ as divine, but he found all the answers to his questions within the booklet.
Help Identify And Assess Native Workers
Native Christian workers have the cultural understanding to share the gospel with people who otherwise might not hear it. Their perseverance to evangelize and disciple new believers is a testament to their faith, especially in light of the increasing persecution that Christians around the world face.
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