International.
Ireland

Easter this year was a real reminder of God’s kindness for the Keatings. God worked within His people to be more intentional in sharing their faith, and it’s been amazing to see how the church is responding to His word through the preaching of the books of Acts! They had a few guests at the Good Friday service who were invited by church members. Steve had a wonderful chat with a Hindu man whose kids have come to some of our events. The Saturday Egg Hunt was a success, with so many friends, family, and neighbours joining in, and one of the young men gave a really clear gospel presentation to an attentive group of kids and parents. Easter Sunday was a great day! The church had some visitors who heard the gospel, and they had a potluck lunch after the service.

Steve and Valarie will be stateside from May 27th–July 12th and would love to catch up with anyone interested!

  • Pray that the church will keep its outward focus in the deeply secular context.
  • Pray for the many people who have heard the gospel in recent weeks.
  • Pray for the Keating family, for Valarie as she homeschools the kids, for the youngest two children to believe, and for Shane to settle in Florida well.
North America.
Josh & Julie Kary // Cochrane, AB

Since Josh and Julie came to Grace Church of Cochrane in 2023, the church has experienced a lot of turnover. During and after the pastoral transition, several families left the fellowship for varying reasons. It’s been discouraging not only for Josh, but for many of their folks. But, as one of the elders stated recently, the Lord has supplied resiliency in their little church. They continue to bear witness to the gospel in Cochrane, Alberta—a growing town with very few healthy churches. 

The church is also eager to hear God’s Word preached, and many are growing in grace. Josh is even working with a couple of men who look to be prospective elders or deacons. Pray for Josh to have discernment while working with them. At home, Julie continues to homeschool their three children (Amelia, Carson and Margaret).

  • Pray that they would grow as a church in having a more zealous commitment to congregational prayer, evangelism, and intentionality in discipling one another.
  • Pray for Josh as he begins to start a new sermon series on the book of Daniel and a short series on a “theology of rest” during the summer months. Pray that God would use this to orient the hope and labours of the church.
  • Pray that God would give their children new hearts and give Josh and Julie perseverance in parenting.
Kentuckiana.
Immanuel Deacons

The deacons are thankful for the generous giving of Immanuel and are well-equipped to care for the practical needs of the body. They are eager to equip the body to care for the poor, needy, and vulnerable in our midst and in the community at large. If you or your GCG would like assistance in thinking through ways you could minister to these groups, they would love to hear from you.

  • Pray that God would raise up more men who are qualified and willing to serve as deacons.
  • Pray for greater wisdom as the deacons consider how to faithfully care for a growing church body.
  • Pray that Immanuel would follow her deacons and use their individual gifts to serve the body and our community at large.
Unreached.
Yao of Mozambique

Location:

Mozambique

Population:

195,000

Ev. Christian:

< 2%

Main Language:

Yao

Spiritual Beliefs:

94.6% Islam

Bible in Heart Language:

Yes

The Yao have lived in northern Mozambique for hundreds of years. After World War I, the nation was heavily influenced by Islam. The Yao of Mozambique are being engaged with the gospel, yet still remain largely unreached.

  • Pray that the Yao believers would be wholly devoted to God.
  • Pray that the local churches among the Yao would be strengthened in the truth and seek to reach their own people.
  • Pray that the chiefs, secretaries, and Muslim leaders in various villages would be saved and would leverage their influence for the kingdom of God.