International.
Central Asia

Drew and Steph are wrapping up their time  in Louisville before heading back to their home in Central Asia. They have both been encouraged by the work the Lord has been doing through their ministry. Much of their time is spent laboring for the health of two local churches in their area. Their goal is to provide mentorship and resources so that these churches can walk in holiness and grow in maturity. One of their ministry focuses is to translate solid gospel resources (books, articles, pamphlets) into the local language. Drew has also had the opportunity to start a podcast in which he is able to dialogue with leaders on important matters in their local context..

Drew  and Steph both desire to see the men and women they are investing in to grow into mature disciples of Christ. They have recently wrestled with seeing some of the individuals they care for stumble with habitual sin and walk away from a meaningful commitment to the local church. 

  • Pray for these two churches to grow into sturdy outposts of Christ’s Kingdom. 
  • Pray for the men and women in their lives to walk in a manner worthy of the gospel. 
  • Pray that God would build their translation ministry and cause it to bear fruit.
  • Pray for Drew and Steph to be refreshed from their time in Louisville. 
North America.
Jordan & Mary Friesen // El Dorado, KS

The Friesen’s are praising the Lord for growing their biblical counseling ministry at Vine Community Church (VCC). They have one sister with three counselees right now who is nearing completion of her counseling certification (ACBC), and another sister who has just expressed interest in pursuing certification as well. VCC has multiple members who are married to unbelieving spouses. One of the unbelieving husbands (Bob) has been diagnosed with cancer, and the church was able to visit with him. His wife (Lonnie) said that he has recently been listening to resources by R.C. Sproul. 

VCC is thankful that they have been experiencing growth in their community and small groups. This growth has led to a need for more small group leaders to be raised up. This past summer, the elders preached through a sermon series on prayer. They desire to see a greater passion for prayer throughout the church body. 

  • Pray that God will continue to use the counseling ministry in their church and community.
  • Pray that the Lord would soften Bob’s heart and save him. Pray for God to give Lonnie wisdom as she seeks to be a faithful witness to her husband. 
  • Pray for God to provide VCC  with more small group leaders.
  • Pray for fruitfulness from the summer series and that God would increase VCCs daily reliance on the Lord in prayer. 
Kentuckiana.
Speak for the Unborn

Speak for the Unborn (S4U) is a sidewalk counseling ministry started out of Immanuel that seeks to walk alongside women considering abortion, plead for the lives of their infants, and share gospel hope. The Lord has blessed S4U with significant growth, and the ministry is seeing churches join the S4U network across the United States and Canada. Over the coming years, S4U plans to launch two new trainings aimed at equipping believers to winsomely and clearly articulate the biblical position on life and share gospel hope with those considering abortion.

  • Pray for the gospel to go forth powerfully in states that currently permit abortion. Pray for saved souls, saved infants, and strength for S4U volunteers and network churches.  
  • Pray for churches in states where abortion is illegal. Pray that they would continue to exhort their members, care for single moms and their children, and boldly speak the truth in love to those considering abortion. 
  • Pray that the Lord would provide financially for S4U, that the staff would be strengthened in the Lord, and that churches and volunteers would continue to be encouraged. Pray also as they continue to expand around the U.S. and Canada, that the Lord would raise up more partnering churches, pastors, and volunteers.
Unreached.
Lampung Abung of Indonesia

Location:

Indonesia

Population:

200,000

Ev. Christian:

<1%

Main Language:

Lampung Nyo

Spiritual Beliefs:

99.96% Islam

Bible in Heart Language:

No

The Lampung Abung are a large group with a social structure that is strong and separate from other Lampung peoples. Over 99% are Muslims and—out of cultural precedent—are not allowed to hold any other religion.

  • Pray God would use believers within the greater region to share the gospel with them.
  • Praise God a few Abung have believed in Christ in recent years.
  • Pray that God would establish a healthy local church among the Abung people.