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We continue to hold fast to the Holy Spirit, as we speak the gospel to lost people around us. Specifically, God has sent us lost people weekly to hear His Word. We pray that God’s Word will take root in their souls, and they will surrender to Him. Also, we are currently walking through a new facility project, where the vision is to gather and worship weekly, then turn the facility into a community outreach resource. Pray that God reveals more of His plan and what He specifically wants us to do with this facility. Pray that we stand firm in Jesus as we do kingdom work for the King!
Pray for the emotional, physical, and spiritual health of our family. Pray for the vision to plant the Luz de las Naciones (Light of the Nations) church; we are currently in the process of forming small groups and developing discipleship. Pray we will find persons of peace and be able to identify the community’s needs and prayer requests. May God open a door for us to meet at a church in D.C. in God’s perfect timing.
Thank you for praying over our church’s needs. “Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2). Pray for the Holy Spirit’s power to guide, convict, and transform lives through our outreach. “Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit” (Zechariah 4:6). Pray that hearts be prepared to receive the gospel and respond to Christ. “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few” (Matthew 9:37). Pray for favor with families and authorities in our community. “See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut” (Revelation 3:8). Pray for financial provision, partners, supporters, and all practical needs. “And my God will supply every need of yours” (Philippians 4:19). Pray for our online evangelism. “To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some” (1 Corinthians 9:22). Pray for peace in Minnesota, the United States, and the globe, that Christ may reign in all hearts. “I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety” (Psalm 4:8). Pray for our mission to Nigeria this year. Pray for human and financial resources and protection against Islamic terrorism in Nigeria. Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely, I am with you always, to the very end of the age” (Matthew 28:16-20). Pray for the daily provision for our family and the entire congregation. “I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread” (Psalm 37:25).
Pray for our family in Venezuela. Pray for my health as I recover from prostate cancer. Pray for my wife’s health as she suffers from osteoporosis. Pray that God will provide for our financial needs.
Global, political, and economic conditions are monopolizing people’s attention, leaving them numb to the gospel. Pray they will see that Jesus is the answer to all of those issues. Pray that the Lord will feel compassion for them, because they are distressed and dejected, like sheep without a shepherd (Matthew 9:36).
Pray God will provide our church with a place to worship in the Brandon area as soon as possible so the Vietnamese team can share the gospel with more Vietnamese. Pray for the communities of Tampa, Riverview, and Brandon. Thank you for your prayers.
Pray for my wife’s recovery from cerebellar atrophy. Pray that the Lord would bring healing and strength to her day by day. Pray for the five members currently in our basic discipleship training. Pray that each would complete the course faithfully and grow deeply as followers of Christ. Pray for those who heard the gospel here and have now returned to Korea. Pray that they would be connected to a local church and continue to grow in their faith.
Please join us in prayer as we celebrate our three-year anniversary as a church. We are grateful for all God has done and excited for what He is still going to do. This year is also a significant one for us financially, as we are losing two major ministry partners. We ask for prayer that God would provide for every need, open new doors of provision, and strengthen our faith to trust Him fully. Continue to pray for our leadership, for wisdom and discernment in every decision, and for our church organization as we steward resources with excellence and integrity. Lift up my family as well, asking for God’s protection, peace, and strength as we serve together. Finally, pray that we would remain focused on meeting the needs of our community and faithfully sharing Christ, trusting that God will use us to impact lives for His glory.
We need one or two mature American Christians who are willing to commit to assisting us with our youth ministry. Pray that the Lord will raise them up.
I need God’s guidance to focus on the right places and people in my city and community to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ and to expand the kingdom of God. Our church is located in a warehouse, and we need to leave it. Our movements don’t bring the fruits we’re dreaming of because of where we’re located. We’re very hopeful that God will make a way!
I am church planter Jiuyang Zhu, currently serving in northern Virginia. I humbly ask brothers and sisters to pray for our upcoming official worship services, for the prayer group we have already established, and for our small group Bible studies. Pray also for the Chinese community in our area. Pray that the Lord would open doors for the gospel and grant opportunities to share His good news. In addition, I would greatly appreciate your prayers for my family. Thank you all so much!
Pray that God would grant us favor with the community and enable us to connect with the families living around the church. Pray for resources, as we are in a city with a high poverty area with families who lack resources. Pray that we may share the gospel boldly and that people receive the message of salvation.
I am very thankful to those who have supported me and continue to support me. Pray that the church will grow and that we will have more gospel opportunities. Pray that we will be able to make use of Christian online resources, such as websites, music, or videos like TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook. Pray that we can pay off our debt. Pray that the Lord will provide my wife with a better job.
My wife, Jennifer, and I felt called by God to plant a new church in Cedar Falls, Iowa — just a few miles from where I grew up. By God’s grace, the church experienced tremendous growth during our first year. We saw more than 100 salvations and celebrated more than 40 baptisms. It was an incredible season of life-change and excitement. However, we quickly realized that while we had gathered a crowd, we had not yet built a strong foundation of mature believers equipped to disciple others and help carry the work of ministry. Pray for our family, our church, and for God to provide wisdom and a sustainable strategy to move the ministry forward.