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A Bethlehem Star

Prayer Requests — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:00:16 +0000

A member of the BLACK SEA ORTHODOX CLUSTER shares, “A key individual in our ministry to adult orphans has accepted Christ and has experienced a remarkable transformation. Her life had been filled with abandonment, sex slavery, prostitution, drugs, violence… But now she is active in bringing others to church and to their Heavenly Father. Her goal is to become a Bethlehem star that points others to the Son. Please intercede that E.’s faith will be strengthened as she endures tremendous pressure and persecution. Pray also for our efforts to find work and means of income for her and other adult orphans.”

Thousands of Seeds Planted during Live Nativity

Prayer Requests — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:00:23 +0000

Members of the NATIONAL TRAINING TEAM (GERMANIC CLUSTER) give praise for the 7405 proclamations of the gospel that were given during the three weeks of the live nativity. Petition the Father to use the seeds planted to bring a great harvest.

New Orientation Group in Virginia

Prayer Requests — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:00:42 +0000

A new FIELD PERSONNEL ORIENTATION (FPO) group arrived a few days ago in Virginia to begin their time of orientation before coming to the field. They have recently packed up all their belongings, sold homes, resigned jobs and said good-byes to family and friends. They are experiencing all kinds of emotions – joy, expectation, anxiety, nervousness, uncertainty, sadness, excitement…Please lift them up as they settle into their home for the next several weeks. Intercede that their sense of calling and faith will be strengthened during their time at the Learning Center. Petition that they will leave excited about and well-equipped for the new phase of life that they will be starting.

Romany in Brazil

Prayer Requests — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:00:32 +0000

Romany people love to party. Dancing and drinking is a highlight as families celebrate. Unfortunately, few Romany know the true reason to celebrate – that God sent His Son to be the Savior of the world. Intercede with members of the DIASPORA CLUSTER in BRAZIL that Romany will come to understand who Jesus is and why He came.

Unreached People Group: Tosk in Turkey

Prayer Requests — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:00:42 +0000

UNREACHED PEOPLE GROUP: You probably have fond memories of the neighborhood, where you grew up – a place where you felt at home and where you and your friends experienced life together. The “Tosk,” better known by the name Shqip, are Albanians. Groups of them are located in communities in all the major cities of Turkey. It is in these neighborhoods with a strong Albanian presence, where life takes place for the Shqip. Intercede that believers will be able to penetrate these neighborhoods and establish friendships with the Shqip. Petition that they will find new life in the Son and that Christian churches will be established in each of their communities.

Spiritual Growth for Bible Study Members

Prayer Requests — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:00:37 +0000

Members of the GERMANIC CLUSTER are excited about what the Father is doing in the lives of those attending their Bible study. Two members have completed a spiritual gifts course and one of them has since started singing in the praise band and is also helping with the church website. Intercede that the Father will continue to grow and mature each member this year. Ask that A. will take the next step of faith and be immersed. Intercede that the leadership of this group will soon be handed off to another member and that the cluster members will then be able to begin a new group.

National Bible Reading Campaign in Romania

Prayer Requests — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:00:07 +0000

Please remember TEAM EASTERN ROMANIA (BLACK SEA ORTHODOX CLUSTER), as they begin meeting weekly with the leadership team at Metanoia Church to implement the National Bible Reading Campaign. Team members share, “We hope it will be a big blessing to them. We are very excited about this and are so thankful for C. and G., who will be assisting with this. We really covet your prayers.” Petition the Father to give them wisdom on the best way to do this so that discipleship and evangelism become a way of life outside of the building, as much as it is inside the building.

Volunteers to Work Among Roma

Prayer Requests — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:00:30 +0000

Intercede with the ROMA CLUSTER for churches in the States that are considering coming with volunteers to work among the Roma. Petition for the people to respond, for doors to open, and for 2012 to be a great year of the Father being glorified among the Roma people.

God’s Light in Repy

Prayer Requests — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:00:26 +0000

Intercede with members of the CENTRAL CATHOLIC CLUSTER for the church plant, Pochoden. Petition that Pochoden will be a light in the community of Repy. Ask that church attendance and outreach clubs will continue to grow. Pray that their non-believing friends in Repy will know Jesus as Lord and Savior.

God’s Vision for Australian Church

Prayer Requests — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:00:12 +0000

Members of the DIASPORA CLUSTER in AUSTRALIA request intercession for their church re-plant to grasp the Father’s vision for them in this new year. Petition that they will expect great things from Him.