Prayer Matters
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Prayer Matters is published every Tuesday.
Ian & Leann Buckley, (Nepal, DPG Day 3)
PTL we are coming to the end of a month of ongoing sickness amongst our whole team, including Leann & I. Urgent prayer for the final lease agreement between 8848 and the landlord being signed by him this week. We love the building, but we need his agreement. Pray for our team as we plan, pray and brainstorm, needing His direction for 2026. Pray for Sara & Govinda's father's ongoing cancer treatment.
Bill & Sandra Callister, (NSW, DPG Day 3)
We are continuing to work on translation and dictionary and also doing the paperwork for medical and organisational approval for our upcoming trip to PNG in June-July. Bill continues to work remotely on finishing Isaiah with one Misima team and then with more of Deuteronomy. We also need to update the scripts in preparation for the recording of the translation of several books at that time.
Noela Elvery, (QLD, DPG Day 7)
DR of Congo- pray for the unrest. So many innocent people have fallen victim to random attacks from rebels in Komanda as well as Bunia. Pray for Way Alege with all his responsibilities at the Christian Uni in Bunia in addition to having oversight of the Pygmy projects in Komanda. Pray for daily wisdom and strength and safety in all his travels. For myself, I regularly keep in touch with overseas workers involving many hours at the computer and mobile phone with texts and messages which unfortunately has had a negative effect on my right hand and shoulder. Both are requiring treatment.
Keith & Kathryn Graham, (Vic, DPG Day 9)
Kathryn was diagnosed with bladder cancer last May/June 2025. The BCG treatment she received failed. Pray God will grant Kathryn strength and resilience in her spirit, peace in her mind, and comfort in her heart during this challenging time. May she feel your loving presence surrounding her always. We ask for wisdom and guidance for her medical team to make the best decisions for Kathryn's care.
Paul & Debbie Howells, (Philippines, DPG Day 11)
On Jan 26, Deb and I will be going to Lapoc for a week. Deb will be working with our translation team in finalizing the Higaonon NT. During that week I will start my study for the 1 Corinthians commentary that we will be working on this year. Also - On Sunday the 1st of Feb we will be ordaining a new elder in Lapoc – Marjon Istan. It will be a great joy for Debbie and I to take part in this meeting.
Rich & Anne Hoyt, (USA, DPG Day 11)
In our last letter we mentioned that Anne's trip to Chad for the annual conference had been postponed due to illness. Thankfully she has recovered well. Please pray for wisdom as to when would be the best time for her to make a member care visit to Chad. Pray for the Evangelical Church of Chad. There is still grief as the church split continues. Many attempts have been made to bring about reconciliation but to no avail. Please pray for brokenness and repentance, forgiveness and reconciliation, that the name of the Lord might be lifted up.
Eva Kennedy, (Spain, DPG Day 13)
We are still looking for a team house/somewhere for JY and I to live. We have seen a few options lately, but no one wants to rent to us. Please pray we can find a kind and understanding landlord who will say yes! We would love to be settled somewhere by March.
Elise Long, (Philippines, DPG Day 15)
Please pray as school/discipleship resumes among the Palawanos for 2026. We are chronically short of staff. For the indigenous church at M. The emerging leaders are faithful, but inexperienced. Pray for them as I am away for medical appointments in Australia till February. Pray for both the youth and older folk, getting drawn in to internet porn due to an unscrupulous person setting up Starlink a short distance from the village, with phone charging and the downloading of all kinds of material having a devastating effect.
Simon & Dorcas Mubanga, (Zambia, DPG Day 18)
Tetekela Christian School: Prayer for purchase of a house near the School to increase the size of the School which is a requirement by the Education department. For the feeding program for over 500 kids. Prayer for the church: For fruitful weekly outreach and discipleship program. Help for homeless believers. Family: Pray for means to employ someone to take care of Dorcas at home who has not been well for some time now. Jobs for 3 of our children especially our son Trust.
Sonny & Juno Ng, (NSW, DPG Day 19)
Praise: Continued improvement for Sonny’s recent surgeries. Please pray that the Pastoral ministry we are doing will be a blessing to many, for strength for regular preaching ministry and that our church (Faith Bible Church Blacktown) will grow strong.
Gail Thomson, (Colombia, DPG Day 25)
I would appreciate your prayerful remembrance regarding my health, particularly a medical procedure programmed for this month, but still with details not all confirmed.
Matthew & Alisa Tingle, (Thailand, DPG Day 26)
Please continue to pray for the ministry of The Centre in Chiang Mai and for God to continue to draw the students into a relationship with Himself and for the Chiang Mai Birth team to continue to have a lasting impact in the lives of families there. Please pray for the Lord to provide for our ongoing support needs whilst in Australia. Please pray for Maya as she settles into her dorm and studies at SMBC at the end of this month and for us as we face going back to Thailand without her. Please pray for Lucy and Jemima as they do online schooling this semester.
Robyn & Stefanie Tommy, (PNG, DPG Day 26)
A major prayer request for our family right now is the schooling for our boys for grade 3. Ideally, we would like to add grade 3 to Lifehope School and continue there full time but we are still waiting for it to be approved by the education department along with the transfer of a government-paid primary school teacher. The school inspector may be visiting our district this week, so we are praying for a chance to confirm with him that we are ok to go ahead with this plan. Please pray for a good outcome for the boys.
Daniel & Candide Weekes, (France, DPG Day 28)
Every three years we have a safety inspection by the Mayor’s office in which we need to be above reproach, not just to remain open but also as a witness to the Mayor and the community. The next inspection is in February and Dan is making sure everything is fixed and in order for that. Please pray we pass with flying colours. Pray for our niece and nephew, Gwendolyn & Nathanael, from unsaved family but allowed to come to summer camp. We keep praying we can be a good witness at family gatherings. Praise God for the healing of our neighbours' daughter Salome from Leukemia. It's been a difficult time for her and the family, and we keep praying that we will be a good witness to these cherished neighbours.
