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The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
-- John 1:5
As we have been interceding for God’s world over this past year, despite all the turmoil, we continue to see that the Light of the World cannot be stopped. Thank you for your steadfastness in prayer for our global partners and the world. May they be sustained by our prayers.
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Blessings,
World Mission Committee
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GLOBAL PARTNERS
Malawi from Bishop Fanuel:
- Continue to pray that our activities which we have planned for this year will be put in the hand of God. These two years, 2021-2022 our theme is 25 Years of Christian Witness: A call to maturity.
- So far work on the radio house is progressing well. Please continue to pray that it is completed and that the radio station is rolled out by the blessing of God. We offer praises that we are still able to broadcast online each evening 8PM to Midnight Malawi time which is Noon to 4PM CST. Click here to tune in.
- The Covid-19 cases are at the peak of rising but we thank God it’s still at a contained stage. The government through the COVAX facility has enough supply of vaccine but many resist getting vaccinated. Join us in praying for more people to understand the importance of getting vaccinated.
La Gran Familia (LGF) from Barbara Hautanen:
- Praise the Lord for LGF's director, Martin's opportunity to be a part of the Priest's Retreat in Querétaro, Mexico. May he come back to LGF refreshed in mind, body, and spirit.
- We pray for God's continued provision for Claudia, Luisa, and Silvia as they are taking over Martin's job while he is away.
- The children, youth and college students return to school this month. Pray for their continued good health and that they will make good decisions and work hard in their classes.
Myanmar from Bishop David Nyi Nyi Naing in Diocese of Mandalay:
- The military has cut off utilities in some areas of Myanmar and the civil war is escalating. Please continue to pray for Bishop David and Archbishop Stephen of the Providence of Myanmar. Pray for God's protection and provision for the Church. May God sustain His suffering people.
- Please continue to pray for the more than 100K refugees who have been forced to leave their homes due to this present civil unrest.
- Continue to pray for guidance and discernment in the formation of the new diocese in Homelin.
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FOR THE PERSECUTED
Church in Nigeria:
- Boko Haram and Fulani militants continue to attacked Christians farmers in Nigeria displacing millions of Christians and leaving them without reliable access to food while their president and government leaders turn a blind eye. Pray for the Nigerian government to acknowledge this hostility and take a meaningful stand against the violence in their own country. Click here for more
Church in Afghanistan:
- Months since the Taliban seized power, Afghanistan is on the brink of a mass starvation that aid groups say threatens to kill a million children this winter. Click here for more Pray for the Church in Afghanistan that God will provide for their needs and that they will be strengthened through the prayers of fellow believers. (Jude 20-22)
- Many Afghani refugee families in North Texas are starting to transition from their long stay hotels to apartments they will now call home. Pray that many of our churches will respond to their need. Pray for continued trauma healing especially for the children.
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FOR THE LOST AND THE LEAST
The Lost and Least (L4L) from Jerry Kramer:
- Maasai widows and their children living in Southern Kenya and Northern Tanzania are facing starvation in the midst of a terrible drought. Praise God for the 1500 food baskets that were provided through L4L during Christmas. Pray for continued provision for the hungry and needy.
- Love for the Least is making disciples and planting churches among 15 Unreached People Groups in Syria, Iran and Iraq. “God is moving in the nations like never before!” exclaims Fr. Kramer. Continue to pray for the spread of the Gospel amongst these new disciples.
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OFFERING THANKSGIVING
- We rejoice with Bishop Fanuel and the DNM for 34 new confirmations at St. Marks, Mzuzu on January 2nd.
- We praise the Lord that our diocese has succeeded in answering the end of year La Gran Familia - 2 for 1 Challenge! Over $8400 has been given for the support of the Children’s Home.
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR CORPORATE PRAYER
Please consider joining one of these opportunities for prayer with others as we intercede for the nations. All are welcome.
Click anywhere on the photos below to email us for the zoom link.
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