October 2024
1 Tuesday ~ Türkiye
Praise God for opportunities Turkish Christian Fellowship missionaries have to help out Syrian refugees in Türkiye. Pray for God’s healing for them, and for His provision of more supplies such as food for them. Thanks to those who have donated generously for this purpose. Please also pray for lasting peace in neighbouring Syria.
2 Wednesday ~ Kenya
Kenya Evangelism Team requests prayer for healing for Pastor Festus, who has a chronic wound on his leg. Rev. Patrick Makila, the secretary general of the mission, also has a leg wound. Pray for healing for KET Ministry Evangelist Florence Kitui, who has cancer.
3 Thursday ~ Pakistan
Pakistan Gospel Assemblies Pastor Cecil and his wife carry a heavy burden for the well-being of children, recognizing their need for not only spiritual nourishment but also physical and educational support. To provide for the health, education, and spiritual growth of these little ones, they humbly request your prayers and financial assistance.
4 Friday ~ India
“Though we have completed almost 75 percent of the School Building construction, we are unable to move forward in completing the final task for want of funds,” reports Bombay Revival Prayer Band, BPB has made good progress on construction of this project, which consists of building the ground and two more floors, with eight classrooms total, and several washrooms. Praise God that generous Intercede prayer partners have provided generously for this project, leaving $63,000 left to raise. Please pray for the Lord’s provision for this.
5 Saturday ~ China
Please pray for God’s blessings on and provision for China Mission’s Gospel Rehabilitation Centre, in Z province. Praise God for those men whose lives have been transformed through this centre, with God’s power. Pray that more people will be transformed through God’s power working through this centre. Pray for the Rehab Centre residents to complete their one-and-a-half-year program with persistence and patience. May the Lord bless the Centre abundantly.
6 Sunday ~ Nigeria
“The challenges never finish,” declares the leader of Intercede’s partner ministry in Nigeria. “The more you grow, the more you have challenges. We have six zones. We are trusting God for all of them. We have 181 missionaries. They need transportation such as motorcycles to go around their communities. That is one of the major things.” Pray for more motorcycles for these missionaries.
7 Monday ~ Azerbaijan
Pray for Brotherhood of Azerbaijan’s missionaries to reach out successfully to the Talysh people and print Christian literature in the Talysh language ($9,160 needed). Praise God for the thousands of people whom BOA has already reached through this ministry and the new churches BOA missionaries have planted.
8 Tuesday ~ Bangladesh
“Please pray for us so that the Lord helps us to make a permanent place for our ministry office and by His grace and His will, we can buy a piece of land,” requests the leader of Indigenous Mission of Bangladesh. The ministry needs $16,500 for this purpose.
9 Wednesday ~ Turkmenistan
Praise God that Churches of Turkmenistan was able to buy in the countryside a house to serve drug addicts and alcohol-addicted people. Pray for God’s blessings on this rehabilitation work.
10 Thursday ~ Sierra Leone
Praise God that 21 orphans are now living in New Creation Ministries’ Calvary Children’s Home. Pray for their spiritual growth, good health and good education.
11 Friday ~ Tajikistan
Pray for God’s blessings on and provision for Churches in Tajikistan’s work assisting Afghan refugees. Pray too for God’s blessings on CIT’s outreach to Afghanistan. Together with your help, CIT has started more than 50 home churches all across Afghanistan.
12 Saturday ~ Colombia
Vineyard of Colombia has more than 1,500 children connected with its ministry. They need clothing, and VOC missionaries are praying for provision of at least one meal per week to help their struggling parents with something. Pray for these needs.
13 Sunday ~ India
Good Samaritan India now has 37 churches, 16 full-time pastors and seven evangelists, a school, and two orphan homes—one with 65 orphans. Pray for GSI’s missionaries to continue to expand the Kingdom of God in India.
14 Monday ~ China
For China Mission’s TLR ministry, pray for its mission field: youth. Pray that the Lord will transform their lives. May the Lord prepare future disciples. Pray that more Christians will have burdens for youth ministry. May the Lord raise up more TLR coworkers to labour in the harvest field. Pray for the funds needed to support coworkers. Pray for this ministry team, for unity and commitment to God’s Great Commission.
15 Tuesday ~ Kazakhstan—Praise Report!
“A lot of unreached regions in our nation maintain mostly a Muslim population,” reports New Life Ministries Kazakhstan. “We continue to establish house churches in these areas. To effectively reach people in this unique context, we have started missionary teams trained specifically for this purpose. This approach enables us to reach individuals who might otherwise never step foot inside a traditional church building—particularly those who fear rejection from family and relatives in case people accept the Gospel. This year, through God’s help, we have successfully planted 90 new house churches across seven different regions of our country.” Praise God for His work through NLM.
16 Wednesday ~ Haiti
Haiti is in turmoil now because of gangs controlling much of the country. Rebel forces, including paramilitary and former police officers, now control much of the capital city, contributing to increased killings and kidnappings. Pray for lasting peace to come to Haiti. Pray for good health for Patrick and Barb Lataillade as they lead Living Word Ministries, and for Patrick as he travels in Haiti.
17 Thursday ~ Cuba—Praise Report!
Praise God that every Sunday Churches of the Open Bible are filled with hungry souls. “We are experiencing a revival, and we can see the hand of God moving in each life and filling them with the Holy Ghost,” reports COB leader David Moreno. “For this reason, our baptismal services are being held more frequently now. All congregations are growing in numbers, and spiritually.”
18 Friday ~ India
Pray for God’s blessing on Christian Fellowship Centre’s St. Paul Hostel and Public School. Pray that all of the school’s students will become committed Christians, and that CFC teachers will be good witnesses to them.
19 Saturday ~ Kyrgyzstan
Good News Mission Kyrgyzstan missionaries visit hospitals and help people in need—including people with disabilities. “Our task is to help more than 2,500 families,” reports GNM. “We provide help and hope in Jesus. Through this ministry, God has given us an opportunity to reach people and open seven new home churches in recent months.” Please pray for this vital ministry.
20 Sunday ~ Philippines
Please pray for good health, strength, wisdom, and protection for Ruth Palma, as she leads Smoky Mountain Ministries. Ruth has suffered from health problems in recent years, including a swollen shoulder. Pray for Ruth Palma’s complete healing.
21 Monday ~ Kenya
“Pray for brother Mathew Erot pastor from Marsabit who went for lung surgery in late July,” requests Timothy Kinyua, leader of Cornerstone Evangelistic Ministries. “We have been raising funds to help him since his medical insurance has been exhausted. He needs $8.400 and we have so far raised $5,200. We trust that God will provide the balance soon.”
22 Tuesday ~ Kazakhstan
Praise God for His blessings on New Life Ministries Kazakhstan’s youth work and the many youth who have been reached for God’s Kingdom. Pray for more provision for this work.
23 Wednesday ~ Peru
Pray for healing for Segadores missionary Oscar Tello, who has a serious leg problem, and tendonitis in one arm. He needs surgery soon, and provision for that. “Please pray for us,” Tello requests. “The work in the jungle is not easy, but we believe that the Lord sent us there for a purpose, so we will trust Him despite the circumstances.”
24 Thursday ~ Ukraine—Praise Report!
“This year is a special one for all of our mission’s workers, missionaries, sponsors and volunteers as we mark of 35 years of Good Samaritan Mission’s ministry,” reports GSM leader Rostyslav Boryshkevych. “In 35 years God helped us with your support to build 222 church buildings, and thousands of people have come to Christ as a result of hard mission work.” Since 2010 GSM has held about 500 children’s camps all around Ukraine. As a result thousands of children have come to God after camps. Praise God for His work through GSM.
25 Friday ~ Iran & Middle East
Praise God that since the end of September 2021, Harvest Middle East Ministries has rescued hundreds of Christians from Afghanistan. Many Christians have decided to stay in Afghanistan. Please pray for Christians inside Afghanistan and those trying to escape from that nation, with help from HMM. Pray for emergency support for each of these groups of Afghan believers.
26 Saturday ~ Colombia—Praise Report!
“Our Brother Luis Guerrero and his wife Rita are doing well health-wise following doctor’s orders,” reports Vineyard of Colombia about its founders. “They are stationed now in Villavicencio, Meta, due to the climate there. In spite of their age and health issues, they continue visiting congregations in the city and in the countryside.” Pray for the Lord to continue to bless the Guerreros, as they serve Him faithfully with VOC.
27 Sunday ~ Peru—Praise Report!
Nicolas was born in a Christian home. At 12 he received the Lord but with pressure from his parents, reports Churches of Ayacucho. So later in life he departed from the faith. He was known to be a rude, bad, drunken man, making bets on games. He had resentment for not being able to continue his education in the city. In one soccer game he broke one of his feet and was bedridden for some time. At that point the Holy Spirit broke his heart too, and he remembered his childhood when he used to go to church. He decided to go to church, and gave his heart to the Lord—this time by his own desire. That seed planted when he was a child emerged again, and now he is studying at the COA Bible Institute to reach out to lost souls of the Andes.
28 Monday ~ Pakistan—Praise Report!
“We share with you the tireless efforts of Pastor Cecil Daniel and his wife, who labour diligently in the small city of Sahiwal,” reports Pakistan Gospel Assemblies. “Despite limited resources, their hearts burn with a passion to reach the precious children of their community. Sister Daniel, with unwavering dedication, leads a thriving children’s ministry in the open air—a testament to their resilience and unwavering faith. Though they lack a physical building, their ministry flourishes under the vast canopy of God’s love.”
29 Tuesday ~ Ukraine
Last fall Good Samaritan Mission launched a new project: Little Steps Kindergarten for the children of Rivne, Ukraine. The purpose is to support families who have lost their fathers in the war since February 24, 2022. Monthly expenses for food, rent and other expenses in total make $2,900 per month. Please pray for provision, and that this program will change the lives of many kids.
30 Wednesday ~ Peru
Praise God for the work of Francisco B. with Churches of Ayacucho’s Pastoral Program for Quechuan Children. Pray for provision for the Cedepa children’s ministry. COA needs $900 per month for this—including a healthy lunch for all children who attend.
31 Thursday ~ Indonesia
Pray for God’s blessings on Oneness Fullness Witness missionaries’ outreach work among N people. Pray for many Ns to receive salvation. Pray for lasting peace in Indonesia, and for God’s protection of all Christians and churches there.