International.
West Asia

It is hard for Bridget to believe that there are only 2 months left at her training in Central Asia! After that, she will move back to the States for a short time before heading out to North Africa. As the end of the program gets closer, Bridget has been able to reflect on all that the Lord has taught her there and her hopes for the remaining few months. Her parents were able to come for New Year’s which was a special joy; she took them around the city and they even went together with one of Bridget’s friends to her village. 

Bridget’s classes have officially started level two of language learning! Level one focused on recognition and repetition of similar words and sentences, while in level two, they are focusing on constructing sentences, asking questions, and being able to explain the steps to multi-step routines. She has enjoyed the change so far and is looking forward to being able to communicate better with her local friends!

  • Pray that her friends would see the freedom in believing that Christ’s death and resurrection is the only thing able to bring forgiveness of sins. 
  • Pray that the techniques she is learning now will prepare her to learn a new language in North Africa.
  • Pray that the Lord would be working in her heart so that she will be a blessing to the team in North Africa when she joins. 
North America.
Kailua Baptist Church // Kailua , HI

In an answer to prayer, Todd Morikawa and Kailua Baptist Church have seen great unity as they have worked through changing to wine in communion, with the unity of the body being the answer to prayer more than the change. There have also been new members and new conversions, praise the Lord!

A recent trial in the church has come up. They have a member at the church who is living in unrepentant sin, and the elders have told the church and are now having the church speak to him. Todd and the elders would also like to see more elders and deacons in the church as they seek to shepherd God’s people faithfully.

  • Pray for continued unity in the church even as they work through doctrinal and church life issues. 
  • Pray for more lost people to hear the gospel and believe in the God who loves them.
  • Pray for this unrepentant member to turn from his sin and seek forgiveness in Jesus through conviction from the Holy Spirit. 
  • Pray for more elders and deacons to be found and raised up to help lead and care for the church. 
Kentuckiana.
Refuge International

Refuge believes that God has given his Great Commission to local churches. Recognizing that refugees often flee tragic and dangerous circumstances in their home countries, Refuge International exists to help local churches love these dear people who now live among us and to point them to the only One who can bring true and eternal healing: Jesus Christ. Visit refugeintl.org to learn more.

  • Pray for the ongoing English classes, reading clubs, Bible clubs, and fellowship times to bear fruit and that God would save people from among the refugee population in Louisville.
  • There is no shortage of opportunities for church members in Louisville to serve refugee families as they adjust to living in a new land and culture. Pray that God would raise up many Christians to help them and point them to Christ. 
  • Praise God for numerous partnering churches in Louisville who have begun new ESL ministries to meet one of the greatest needs for immigrants: learning English.
Unreached.
Kaur of Indonesia

Location:

Sumatra

Population:

50,000

Ev. Christian:

0%

Main Language:

Kaur

Spiritual Beliefs:

70% Islam

Bible in Heart Language:

No

The Kaur are one of the original peoples of the Bengkulu Province. The Kaur people have been Sunni Muslims since the 17th century. They acknowledge the spiritual realm and are fearful of spirits and curses.

  • Pray that existing churches in the Bengkulu province would be strengthened.
  • Pray that God would embolden the nearby believers to share the gospel with the Kaur people.
  • Pray that many Kaur would come to Christ soon.