International.
The Keating Family // Ireland

Passage Baptist Church began this year preaching through a series on why churches do what they do. Why preaching? Why singing? The fancy term for this is ecclesiology - the study of the church. The congregation loved it! The elders were really encouraged by how much the body engaged with what was being preached. 

Every year, many evangelical leaders gather for the Irish Pastors Conference. There were record numbers this year: around 150. They hear from a keynote speaker who helps them discern how to preach through different scripture passages. They also split up into different workshops where they preach a 7-minute sermon and receive feedback from others in the group. The main reason for so many people coming together, however, may just be the great craic and fellowship had by all! 

Valarie continues to faithfully homeschool Aisley, Ellie Jane, and Callaghan. She has amazing energy and resourcefulness.

  • Pray that the Lord would continue to shape them through the healthy, biblical practices of the local church.
  • Pray that the fruit of these conferences would continue through the years as the church in Ireland endeavours to train up new preachers.
  • Please pray that homeschooling is enjoyable for all of the family. Pray specifically that Cal's math skills would solidify!
North America.
Kyle & Abbie Fox // Danville, IN

Kyle and Abbie have been in Danville at West Bridge Church for about 5 years now, where Kyle serves as Student Ministries Pastor. They’ve been really encouraged by the steady growth they’re seeing in people leaning into discipleship. Their small groups have been steadily multiplying all the while seeing new leaders raised up. They’ve definitely seen answers to prayer in opportunities for gospel conversations. It’s been very encouraging as well, seeing healthy small groups continue to be developed.

There are certainly the everyday/ordinary trials of needing a new roof, parenting difficulties, and balancing work responsibilities, but overall, Kyle and Abbie are thankful for the “menial” trials in this season. Kyle desires for continued spiritual growth in their individual and family lives and would love prayer to that end. Also, they would love continued prayer that they would redeem the time by making the most of every opportunity. 

  • Pray for the small groups to continue to grow in maturity and in unity. 
  • Pray for strength through the ordinary trials of life. 
  • Pray for their family to grow spiritually and that they would be able to make the most of every opportunity. 
  • Pray for clarity around future decisions and alignment as well!
Kentuckiana.
Re:Center Ministries

Re:Center Ministries is an organization dedicated to the Christian belief that we have a duty to help the less fortunate. Their aim is to rely on the gospel to help prevent homelessness, provide relief to the homeless, and rehabilitate the homeless population by introducing them to a relationship with Christ. One way Re:Center does this is through the 6-9 month residential LifeChange Program. As participants, men participate in training designed to bring about holistic change in their lives.

  • Pray that God would give the leadership and volunteers at Re:Center wisdom.
  • Pray that the men in the LifeChange program would give their lives to Jesus.
  • Pray that God would provide more drivers who can volunteer some of their time on Sunday mornings to drive these men to Immanuel’s church services.
Unreached.
Chhetri of Nepal

Location:

Nepal

Population:

4,267,000

Ev. Christian:

< 1%

Main Language:

Nepali

Spiritual Beliefs:

98% Hinduism

Bible in Heart Language:

Yes

Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam are popular in Nepal. With Hinduism embracing 330 million gods, Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, has more temples, houses, and idols than people.

  • Pray that God would raise up faithful local churches in Nepal.
  • Pray that God would encourage and strengthen the Nepalese who have converted to Christianity.
  • Pray that God will use the efforts of missionaries in Nepal to strengthen the local church and bless the work that they are doing.