NIGER — The team in Niger is focusing on the theme “Year of Encounter with God” to encourage believers to draw closer to him for strength and hope. Pray that many will deepen their faith and experience Christ’s presence. Ask that those who do not know Christ will encounter his love and place their trust in him.
ALBANIA — Give thanks for increased engagement on the Albania team’s social media pages and for the impact of their content on YouVersion. Ask for God’s blessing on the progress of the “Discipleship Essentials” curriculum and the “Thru the Bible” program. May these efforts deepen faith and strengthen discipleship in Albania.
ENGLISH — We are grateful that the English language daily devotional email is reaching people all around the world. We recently received a message from a pastor in the Himalayas who wrote to say that he is reading the daily devotional emails and drawing from the content to build up his congregation with solid, biblical knowledge.
INDONESIA — Give thanks that the team in Indonesia was able to go on a mission trip to Sumba Island to start new listener communities for Wewewa, Anakalang, and Kambera language speakers. Praise God for the training of 15 new coordinators. Pray for these listener community meetings as they are beginning to meet together now.
NEPAL — Pray for efforts to strengthen connections with listeners and ensure effective follow-up in Nepal. Give thanks for the information received through radio stations and local leaders that is helping to engage those who hear the programs. Ask for wisdom in responding to direct messages and calls that come through various platforms.
SOUTH SUDAN — Give thanks that the government in South Sudan has shown appreciation for the ministry’s peace-building programs. Praise God for the strong relationship between the church and state government, which is allowing for greater impact. Pray for continued cooperation and wisdom for church and radio ministry leaders.
TURKEY — Pray for increased engagement on social media as the Turkish team works to connect with more people. Give thanks for the recent training staff received on running campaigns and fostering interaction. Ask for wisdom and effectiveness during the six-month mentoring period as they work to refine their skills.
BHUTAN — Give thanks for the opportunity to show God’s love through free tutoring for several new students in Bhutan. Pray that their parents, who are strong Buddhists, will continue to see Christ’s love in action and become open to the gospel. Ask that the seeds planted through teaching good morals and Bible parables will take root in the children’s hearts.
IRAN — Please be in prayer for Words of Hope as the team is pursuing a story-telling grant that would greatly expand our ability to share the stories of Iranian Christians in a variety of formats, and to much larger audiences. Pray for all the planning that needs to go into this endeavor, and that, if the grant is awarded, many people would come to know Christ as a result.
INDIA — Give thanks for the “Jesus Film” showing held recently by our team in India, and for those who watched with deep interest. Pray that the message of Christ’s love and sacrifice will take root in their hearts. Lift up the two women who were especially moved, that their curiosity will lead them to a personal encounter with Jesus.
UGANDA — Give thanks for the opportunity to meet with listeners and answer their spiritual questions in person. Pray for those who attended, that they may continue to grow in faith. Praise God for the impact of the radio programs in Uganda, which are helping church leaders and lay readers interpret Scripture more deeply.
INDIA — The woman who teaches classes at one of Words of Hope’s sewing centers in India goes for prayer walks around the neighborhood. During these walks, she has met several women facing personal challenges who have asked for prayers for comfort and strength. She hopes that these interactions encourage them and help them embrace the Word of God.