Gary & Joanne Akehurst, (NSW, DPG Day 1)
We praise the Lord that Joanne's cancer levels are still stable and she doesn't have to see her haematologist for another 4 months, so she continues on without chemotherapy or drugs for now. We continue to receive encouraging responses from those listening to the free Bible teaching recordings as far as India, Pakistan and Kenya. We are adding new recordings all the time.
Herman & Belinda Lamprecht, (South Africa, DPG Day 1)
We are praising God for a big donation for Audi-Bibles which we received recently. It will allow Herman to purchase about 500 devices, which he will then load with scripture recordings in local languages and then send out to fields across Sub-Saharan Africa. Please pray that God would give him discernment to know where the Bibles are needed most and that those who hear God's Word through them would be changed by it, for His glory! Also, please pray that passports, visas, accommodation, and transport will come together in order for us to visit Australia later in the year for a short home assignment.
Samuel & Kate McDowell, (Paraguay, DPG Day 5)
Pray for Paraguay! We recently studied the narrow door (Luke 13) in Yaguarete Cora and heard that whilst the door to enter the Kingdom of God remains open for now, it will one day close. Pray that the children would continue to come to kid's club and that the Word of God would have an eternal impact on their lives. Pray that we would have a great number of Paraguayan brothers and sisters with us all once the kingdom comes, and that many would enter now while there is still time.
Robyn & Stefanie Tommy, (PNG, DPG Day 20)
It’s been 7 weeks now since we arrived in Himau Village, New Ireland Province. We have been slowly settling in, although plagued with infected mozzie bites and boils. Robyn has been busy with meetings; with the Lifehope School Board, Lifehope Parents & Citizens, the teachers, church leaders and his clan. He has found it challenging adjusting back to his culture and language and having to translate for the family. We have been working hard on preparing the reports and paperwork necessary to register Lifehope School with the PNG Education Department. There is a lot to do and it is quite an involved process. A few weeks ago our generator broke down and we were without power for almost a week. It is on its way out and we are trusting God for the opportunity to buy a new one as soon as we can.
Carol Luttah, (PNG, DPG Day 21)
Praise for we have received our new generator at the Head Office/Wewak and are hoping to have the installation completed this week. We have recruited a Finance Admin from Uganda. Her Work Permit process has begun. Please pray for a quick turnaround of the permit and visa. We received a large shipment of CBM books at the end of February, please pray that the distribution will go well and that the books will be a blessing to PNG churches. We continue to experience shortages of supplies, food, forex, diesel, power, water among other things and this can be very discouraging, pray that the joy of the Lord will be our strength and that we will find practical solutions.
Ian & Leann Buckley, (Specialist, DPG Day 22)
We have been in Nepal for 5 days now. Please pray for Ian's torn calf muscle. Good flight over but giving him curry now. Elevating leg and resting more now. Pray for good recovery. Could take 6-8 weeks to heal. Much to do, need God's wisdom. Kumar's motorbike burnt out. Praise no one hurt. Pray for needed replacement. Pray for setting up needed NGO here in Nepal for the purpose of sending funds to Nepal. Pray for planned teaching times with leaders and pastors.
REMINDER:
Daylight Savings finishes for the south eastern States on April 7th so please note the revised times for Prayer United from April.