Prayer Matters
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Prayer Matters is published every Tuesday.
Matthew 9:38 Prayer Rhythm
This week, we invite you to set an alarm for 9:38 each day and to pray Matthew 9:38. Let’s ask the Lord of the harvest to raise up and send workers into His field. Your faithful prayers make a difference as we trust God to call and equip more people for His mission.
Richard & Linda Buchanan, (Qld, DPG Day 3)
Please pray for Richard and Linda as they travel overseas in November to help facilitate a training workshop for national translation consultants. Ask God for safe travel for all participants. Pray for lecturers and staff to be strengthened spiritually, physically, and educationally, and for rich fellowship.
Ross & Belinda Cruickshank, (QLD, DPG Day 5)
Give thanks for a successful thank-you supper and the encouragement received. Pray for Ross and the Keyman team as they prepare for their planning conference in Germany. Ask God to grant wisdom, unity, clarity, and productivity as they develop the next release, refine designs, and address key challenges together.
Christina Eglinton, (SA, DPG Day 7)
Please pray for wisdom, favour, and perseverance as the school seeks registration approvals. Ask God for protection over the centre, children, and staff during exams. Pray for fruitful outreach through the upcoming VBS, spiritual growth among the children, and renewed strength for leadership and caregivers.
Georgie, (Taiwan, DPG Day 8)
Praise God for Georgie’s safe return to Taiwan, protection during recent typhoons, and fruitful language and ministry opportunities. Pray for wisdom regarding future ministry direction, growth in relationships and open doors. Also pray for continued gospel impact, encouragement, and God’s provision for ministry partners.
Jason & Kim Job, (QLD, DPG Day 12)
Give thanks for faithful ministry, work, study, and service opportunities in Mareeba. Pray for Jason as he prepares for engineering exams and completes accreditation requirements. Ask God to give Kim wisdom and encouragement in teaching and tutoring. Pray for their December travel plans and continued spiritual growth as a family.
Byron & Lyn Johannesen, (Colombia, DPG Day 12)
Please pray for Byron and Lyn as they minister in Colombia following a devastating earthquake and ongoing political uncertainty. Give thanks for opportunities to serve affected communities and share Christ’s love. Pray for Byron’s recovery from a leg injury, strength for Alissa’s health and spiritual growth among new believers.
Herman & Belinda Lamprecht, (South Africa, DPG Day 14)
Please pray for Belinda as she seeks to travel urgently to Australia after her father’s sudden decline following a stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis. Ask God to provide wisdom and smooth travel arrangements, strength and peace for the family, and precious opportunities for Belinda’s father to hear and respond to the hope of the gospel.
Ben & Alice Warren, (France, DPG Day 28)
Please pray for France during a season of social unrest, political tension, and division. Ask God to bring His peace, wisdom, and grace to leaders, communities, and those affected by ongoing protests. Pray for calm, justice, and unity, and that believers would be a witness of Christ’s hope. Also pray for protection and encouragement for the family.
Brent & Shelley Weeks, (Vic, DPG Day 28)
Please pray for Shelley and Brent following the passing of Brent’s father in Canada. Give thanks that they were able to visit him recently. Ask God to comfort Brent and his family as they grieve, especially with the distance. Pray also for the Lord’s peace, strength, and sustaining grace in the days ahead.
