Prayer Matters
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Prayer Matters is published every Tuesday.
Troy & Mia Beer, (Qld, DPG Day 2)
Praise God for the safe return home last week from Ethiopia, Global Church Movements, “Motus Dei” conference where we gathered with hundreds of Global Church Movement leaders. Please pray for Troy, as he continues to train and equip pastors and leaders in Australia. Pray for Mia as she prepares to join all the world leaders for the Global Aide Network (GAiN) worldwide conference in Netherlands (14-25 April). Pray for both Troy and Mia as they prepare to speak at the Mt Tambourine Easter Convention (4 April). Pray for the training and raising up of missionaries and for believers to be inspired into disciple making.
Bill & Sandy Callister, (NSW, DPG Day 3)
Bill and Sandra are planning to go to PNG on 23 May for 8 weeks, in order to do audio recording of the translated Misima books of Isaiah and Psalms, and that of the Saisai Acts. However Bill's visa for PNG has not yet been approved. Pray for this to be issued soon. Pray also for Bill and Sandra as they make final adjustments to the scripts of these books, in readiness for the recording.
Georgie, (Taiwan, DPG Day 9)
Praise God for smooth progress in language learning. Praise God for the meaningful relationships that are being formed and connection with other harvest workers. Thank God for approval to serve through a preschool internship and for finding a local church. Pray for continued growth in language, boldness and clarity in sharing faith, for fellowship within the church despite the language barriers.
Paul & Debbie Howells, (Philippines, DPG Day 11)
Thank God for His provision through rain and the repair of the church water tank. Praise God for the preparation and strong hunger for God’s Word ahead of the Easter Men's Conference, centred on ‘Our Living Hope’. Give thanks for the sending of new missionaries. Pray for protection, wisdom, provision and clear guidance as they prepare to open a new work in an unreached region.
Phil & Sandy Jones, (Mexico, DPG Day 12)
Praise God for bringing them safely back to Australia for this season, and for the opportunity to serve at UMC. Thank God for the privilege of equipping young adults for mission and for outreach opportunities in Melbourne. Pray for participants and leaders at the camp – that God would bring clarity, calling and spiritual passion. Pray for fruit from the outreach concert and mission projects, for health, smooth logistics, relief from allergies and balance between ministry and family time, so that all interactions would be mutually encouraging.
Luke & Dania, (Restricted Access, DPG Day 15)
Praise God for family rest and joy during Lunar New Year and for Mack’s growth as he approaches his fifth birthday. Thank God for practical compassion shown through regular food distribution to the homeless, prison outreach and ongoing visits to orphanages. Praise God for healing progress in Luke’s health and for attentive medical care. Pray for continued access to prisons, deep gospel impact, and wisdom for long-term support initiatives.
Samuel & Kate McDowell, (Paraguay, DPG Day 16)
Praise God for the visible reminder of both physical and spiritual harvests in Paraguay and for ongoing ministry in Dolores and San Francisco. Praise God for fruitful youth ministry through summer camp and pray that the gospel will take root in the youths lives and families. Thank God for the steady clinic ministry, continued Bible teaching, and growth in the family’s faith.
Nara, (Restricted Access, DPG Day 19)
Be praying for Nara as she is travelling from K through her neighbouring country of origin on her way back to Oz. She has been intensely monitored and asks for prayer for protection and favour from authorities. She is also under pressure from some at home to stay home and settle down. She wants to follow God’s direction and asks for prayer that her own personal devotions are consistent and intimate as is missing likeminded people to fellowship with, that she would find joy and strength in His truth.
Matthew & Alisa Tingle, (Thailand, DPG Day 26)
Praise God for encouragement and provision through recent visits to supporting churches, for warm hospitality, renewed relationships and seeing His work in different communities. Pray for the remaining financial needs to be met and Praise God the new supporters who have recently partnered with them. Pray for meaningful, refreshing family time together before their departure to Thailand for visa renewals and for God’s continued guidance and care over the whole family.
Andrew & Catherine Walkington, (QLD, DPG Day 27)
Praise God for His provision in enabling the purchase of a family home. Praise God that the home is ideally located for family work and school. Pray for strength and wisdom as Andrew leads youth ministry at the Easter Convention, for rest for the family and for continued gospel fruit through local and international outreach.
Daniel & Candide Weekes, (France, DPG Day 28)
Praise God for a fruitful winter season, full family camps, deep fellowship, and the many ways He met families with His love. Thank God for safe travel, protection during heavy snow and for strong volunteer teams. Praise God for progress on the chalet restoration, and for baptisms and new faith courses in the church. Pray for families returning to difficult situations, for fruit from Alpha and the discipleships groups, and for upcoming camps and major projects.
Seng Hock & Luba Yeoh, (Japan, DPG Day 29)
Praise God for the graduation of three young people from language school and for His clear provision of visa pathways in Japan. Thank God for answered prayers, improved health and continued fellowship in the local church. Pray for ongoing spiritual growth, courage and preparation for future service.
Urban Mission Camp (UMC), Melbourne
Give thanks for the organising team, speakers and missionaries who have been faithfully preparing for Urban Mission Camp in April 6-11. Pray for increased registrations in these final weeks, and that God would stir hearts to step into mission in Melbourne. Ask the Lord fora transformative week and give thanks for partners who are generously supporting this program through prayer and finances.
Made For This – Federation Square, Melbourne
Pray for the upcoming Made For This outreach at Federation Square (April 9th), as youth groups and young adults gather from across Melbourne. Ask that the invitation would inspire many to participate, and that Christ would be clearly lifted up and honoured through the artists and their testimonies. Pray for openness among those who attend, and for God to work powerfully through every conversation and encounter.
