International.
Europe // David & Laura

David and Laura are celebrating 10 years of serving in Spain. They are thankful for the work the Lord has given them and for their continued partnership with the IMB. Their four kids are all in different seasons of life. Jude (16) is off to boarding school, Silas (14) starts high school, Asher (11) is joining a Cerdanyola Handball Club, and Sophia (7) is continuing at a local Catalan school. 

David and Laura are striving to see the local church built up in their area. They are currently leading a monthly Youth Night at their house where they hope the students engage with the Bible and connect with other believers. They also see this as an opportunity to invest in young families. Every Tuesday, a group of believers gathers in downtown Barcelona for a night of evangelism and engaging the lost. 

Two ministry opportunities that they are striving to be faithful with are Nepali church plants in Madrid & Barcelona and an effort to reach the university students in Barcelona with the Bible. 

  • Pray that the youth would grow in maturity in their faith and love Christ. 
  • Pray for the church plants to be established as sturdy outposts of Christ’s Kingdom. 
  • Pray that their evangelism efforts would grow fruit and that the university students would hear the gospel and respond in faith and repentance.
North America.
Dan & Rebecca Maketansky // Holland, MA

Dan and Rebecca are rejoicing at the many areas of their life and ministry where the Lord has been faithful to them. Their marriage and family life are in a sweet season of unity and peace, even as they homeschool all four of their kids! 

There are many encouraging things happening at Holland Church. There have been two women who have recently come to faith in Christ, and one will be celebrating baptism today (October 11th)! The church has grown to almost full capacity (175), and they are seeking wisdom on whether to purchase a new building or build on to their current one. Dan continues to lead a preaching workshop with 11 men from the church, and he has recently started a sermon series on the book of Acts. Holland has 7 faithful elders (praise God), and Dan is thankful for their unity and camaraderie.

The church has also experienced some relational and financial strains over the past year. The elders are seeking wisdom for how best to shepherd Holland through difficult conversations, with the desire to see greater unity spread throughout the body. 

  • Pray for Dan to have courage, encouragement, and endurance in preaching, and that God would give him strength in weakness. 
  • Pray that God would raise up multiple new preachers through the workshop. 
  • Pray for that the elders would have wisdom to navigate the relational and financial hardships.
  • Pray for the members of Holland Church to grow in evangelistic zeal, thankfulness, and unity. 
Kentuckiana.
The Prisoner’s Hope

The Prisoner’s Hope is a Christ-centered ministry reaching out to those incarcerated and their families. Mentors build relationships before, during, and after incarceration and assist with basic needs to equip them for successful reentry into society. Other areas of ministry include support groups, as well as children's and parents' hope ministries.

  • Pray that mentors from our church would minister the word of Christ to these men and women.
  • Pray that many would be converted and discipled through this ministry.
  • Pray that every prisoner would have a successful reentry into society and get plugged into a local church.
Unreached.
South Asian of the United Arab Emirates

Location:

UAE

Population:

2,620,000

Ev. Christian:

Unknown

Main Language:

Hindi

Spiritual Beliefs:

60% Hindu

Bible in Heart Language:

Yes

South Asians in the UAE constitute the largest ethnic group living in the country. The UAE has experienced a tremendous increase in the population of South Asians who work in petroleum, finance, and other industries.

  • Pray that God would use healthy local churches in the UAE to evangelize the South Asians living there.
  • Pray that churches would be planted among them.
  • Pray that those who are ministering in this region would be given a spirit of wisdom and of power.