David & Mary Chapman, (Zambia, DPG Day 3)
Please be praying for Mary. I (David) received news on Saturday that Kunda Musanda, Mary’s niece, who has lived with us all her life, passed away. She was only 17 years old. I haven’t heard the cause, but she has had heart issues for some time. Mary is in Zambia right now. Please uphold Mary and the family in prayer. On another note, my Ross River fever has improved greatly but have a way to go. Can do 4-5 hours work. Working towards eventually returning to Zambia.
Byron & Lyn Johannesen, (Colombia, DPG Day 4)
In recent weeks we have had 2 curfews put in place for political reasons. Since Wednesday we have had night curfews and there have been several random attacks each day. Thursday night there was an explosive devise found near the Show Grounds and this morning another explosive device was thrown at the local prison but failed to explode. Please pray for calm and that peace and safety return to the community.
Chris & Cheryl Mason, (NSW, DPG Day 5)
Chris just submitted the Kriol Scripture recordings to the Bible Society for final checking. Once done, they will be made available on the GRN websites and the 5fish app. This should be a help to the many folk who prefer to listen rather than read God’s word. Pray for God’s guidance and provision so that the new studios can be built soon. Recording projects in the pipeline for DRCongo, Indonesia, PNG and Tanzania dialects. The ongoing Kriol Scripture recording project and may the audio already available bear eternal fruit.
Samuel & Alissa Sanchez, (Colombia, DPG Day 5)
Samuel continues with his Bible studies, visits and teaching. We are hoping to have the Sunday church service here in Bugalagrande soon, so Samuel is teaching through a series on the church at our Tuesday night meetings. We have a few new people coming along and interested in hearing more about the gospel. Hannah continues to struggle with her health and doctors are searching for ways to improve her quality of life. We ask you to pray for her physically, emotionally and spiritually as she navigates this difficult time.
Jonathan & Lisa-Marie Cassar, (Australia, DPG Day 10)
This year we have 8 Students studying and being part of different ministries at their church such as helping out with Youth Group, Children's Ministries, Hands & Feet and more. During term 1, Jonathan taught Communications in Ministry, and Lisa taught Children’s ministry. Our hope is that these additional skills will be particularly helpful for the students as they embark on their short-term mission trip to India in August. Please continue to pray for the students and for us as we teach and train them.
Carol Luttah, (PNG, DPG Day 22)
Please be praying for Carol and the ministry of CBM. Last Friday (June 6th) the CBM head office in Wewak burned to the ground. Carol went to hospital with smoke inhalation but is out now. It has been quite a shock for her and all the staff. No one was seriously hurt but they lost everything, records, computers etc. Please uphold them in your prayers this week.
Daniel & Emily, (Restricted Access, DPG Day 28)
We are thankful to God that Abbey is now fully supported and is preparing to travel to Southeast Asia for 1 year to learn language and culture and join our ministry. Pray for the upcoming project trip and our team of 9, that each team member can serve well, grow spiritually, and engage meaningfully with local people and culture. Pray for the testimony film projects as we find the right filming locations and extras for both testimonies. We ask for focus, strength and provision as final preparations for the trip.
David & Stacie, (Restricted Access, DPG Day 28)
Crossroad Learning Centre (on the border between Myanmar and Thailand) is urgently in need of teachers for our English Language Program. Crossroand serves primarily displaced Myanmar families. Teaching needs can be filled on a short term or part time basis if needed and volunteers are especially welcome. Please contact us david.stacie@gmail.com