SOUTH SUDAN — Pray for the team, as they continue to create peace-building programs and partner with church leaders to promote peace in South Sudan. Give thanks for the good relationships between the church and state governments that are enabling continued ministry growth.
INDONESIA — Pray for the success of the regional language devotional videos that Words of Hope is sharing on YouTube in Indonesia. The videos are reaching people in 13 different languages. Give thanks for the dedication of translators who are working diligently to prepare these reflections.
NEPAL — Pray for strength and courage for new believers in Nepal who face hostility from family and society for their faith, and ask God to provide committed and trained leaders to guide these growing communities. Give thanks for the programs that are equipping pastors and deacons through Words of Hope’s training efforts.
INDONESIA — A community group member says, “I want to bear witness to God’s goodness and greatness in my life. For more than a year I have been a member of the community. During that time I often received devotional submissions in the Toba Batak language. I thank God for being given the opportunity to improve myself day by day.”
BHUTAN — Give thanks that two people recently accepted the Lord—a sign of God’s work in this ministry. Pray for continued growth in relationships with churches through leadership training initiatives, and ask that God would bless the new opportunities to share the gospel that are opening up.
IRAN — Our Iranian ministry director asks for prayer for the many Christians who remain in prisons in Iran—held as captives in their own country because of their faith in Jesus. Most of them have been arrested because they shared their faith with others. Pray that freedom of religion would come to Iran and that these brothers and sisters would be freed.
ENGLISH — A volunteer who brings the Words of Hope devotional to a jail to distribute copies wrote to say: “Thank you for all your efforts in sharing the gospel. I volunteer in the jail with a Christian book cart. I can’t tell you how much they light up when I tell them they can have and keep the books from you. May the Lord bless you all this Christmas.”
TURKEY — Give thanks for growth and organization within the departments as leaders work closely with their teams. Praise God for the transformation happening in individual lives and the team as a whole. Ask that God will soften hearts and bring salvation to people in Turkey who hear the gospel through our team’s efforts.
INDIA — Two new language groups have been added by the Words of Hope team in India— Gaddi and Haryanvi. Pray that God will raise up like-minded individuals who will join the team to support this work. Ask for wisdom and perseverance as the ministry seeks to reach these areas where there are so few believers.
ALBANIA — Give thanks for the impact of “The Truth I Hold” program, which shares powerful testimonies of God’s work in people’s lives. Pray that the stories shared will continue to inspire faith and hope in those who listen. Ask God to bless the program’s creators so that it may reach more individuals.
UGANDA — Pray for the success of a new initiative to reach marginalized individuals, including those who are elderly, disabled, and bedridden, with the good news of Christ. Ask God to guide the team as they identify those unable to access places of worship. Pray for meaningful visits that bring encouragement, faith, and connection for these people.
NIGER — Pray for strength and comfort for new converts facing rejection and persecution from their families and communities after accepting Christ. Ask God to provide wisdom and resources to support these believers as they navigate these challenges. Pray for softened hearts within families and communities to accept and respect their loved ones’ faith decisions.