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COLUMBUS, OH
Matt, RI President
Matt Showalter steps into his role as incoming RI president today. Pray for good connections with RI staff and board members, and ask for wisdom and insight as Matt learns about the role. Lift up Joe as he orients Matt and serves his final weeks as RI president.
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THAILAND
Tom, Regional Director
Pray for Tom & Candice as they travel back to the US after 20 years of service in Thailand Ask God to provide abundantly for their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs as they settle in Columbus, OH. Pray for God’s grace and mercy to be evident as they adjust to many significant changes.
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SPAIN
Latin America Mission Partnership
Lift up William & Laura as they welcome many guests over the next year; ask that good connections will be made and relationships built. Pray also for safety for their son as he travels for his airline job.
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MEDITERRANEAN
Esperanza
Please pray for God’s provision, protection, and leading as the NGO that gives Esperanza and her team a legitimate platform in their city undergoes some changes. Ask for favor, wisdom, and enough volunteers to help them serve the needs of the local people.
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COLUMBUS, OH
Hunter
Pray for Hunter as he concludes his time as Executive Assistant at RI, a role he has served in since 2023. As he begins a new position as Rosedale Bible College, pray that the Lord would give him guidance and wisdom.
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ASIA
Lan, RI Partner
Pray for Lan and the hostel students as they host school friends for a meal and time of sharing at the hostel. Pray that this would be a fun evening of fellowship, and that these friends would understand more about Jesus and his love for them.
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SOUTH ASIA
Nila
Pray for Nila as she takes on additional responsibilities due to the departure of co-workers. Ask for strength, wisdom, and comfort to process the loss of this dear family, and pray for unity and understanding as she partners with the local leaders of the community center and church.
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MEDITERRANEAN
Jamie & Hazel
Pray for Jamie & Hazel’s family as they conclude their service overseas and return home. Ask for safety during their travel back and for comfort during a difficult period of goodbyes. Pray that the Lord would make his presence known to them as they resettle in North America.
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NORTH AMERICA
Rosedale Business Group
Pray for Rosedale Business Group as they continue to search for a new director. Pray that a willing and dedicated candidate would be made available for this role. Pray also for Lloyd as he continues leading in the interim.
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ASIA
Tom, Regional Director
Pray for the team in the south as they visit another region to encourage a group of believers there. Pray for safety in travel and ask for good connections that build one another up in the grace and love of Christ.
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MEDITERRANEAN
Cora
Remember Cora in your prayers. She has recently begun a five-month sabbatical after multiple years of service. Pray that she will be able to enjoy a meaningful time of rest and recovery, and ask that she will be able to reconnect with family during this time at home.
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GUINEA-BISSAU
Menno
Pray for Menno as he prepares for and takes his driving test. He plans to begin a taxi service to help the business connected to the church. Pray that the Lord would calm his nerves and guide him as he gets behind the wheel.
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ASIA
Hiralal, RI Partner
Lift up the hostel students who are preparing to take their important university exams. Pray for peace during preparation and studying, and ask for a stress-free environment as they take their exams.
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NORTH AMERICA
Yemiru, Immigrant Church Growth Consultant
Yemiru has been in conversation with churches in Maryland, Oregon, and Virginia who have expressed interest in joining RNOC. Pray for guidance for these congregations as they make decisions for the future.
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ASIA
Hiralal, RI Partner
Lift up the team in the south as they continue to follow up with new believers and seekers. Pray over their interactions with family members and friends who don’t yet believe, and pray specifically for the children’s ministry.
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NORTH AMERICA
Tonya
Praise God that Tonya’s surgery went well. She will begin physical therapy shortly – pray for her during her recovery. Ask that she will recover quickly and be able to return to her translation work.
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GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN
Ride for Missions
Ride for Missions officially kicks off today! Pray for safety for both the riders and the SAG team, and for endurance and energy over the next week. Ask God to use this venture to spread awareness about the global mission field.
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NORTH AMERICA
Yemiru, Immigrant Church Growth Consultant
Pray over a project proposal that Yemiru has submitted to a local foundation. Lift up the proposal as the evaluation committee reviews it, asking God to grant favor to the project.
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MEDITERRANEAN
Eddie & Ellen
Praise God for providing a permanent living space for Eddie, Ellen and their family! Pray over the repairs that still need to be done and for ease in finding furniture and a car. Lift up the people in their community, asking that Eddie & Ellen would be a light shining to all those around them.
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GAMBIA
Mike, Regional Director
Pray over the local church’s ongoing project. They plan to create a gardening space for local women. Ask God to provide the remaining funds needed for this project to bless the entire community.
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GUNIEA-BISSAU
Mike, Regional Director
Please lift up the clinic in Catel. They are in need of a new director and a new nurse. Ask the Lord to send willing and capable candidates for these roles. Pray that the clinic would be a beacon of health and healing while also displaying the love of Jesus.
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SPAIN
Latin American Mission Partnership
William & Laura have been exploring a new project surrounding a retreat center. Pray for guidance during this process, and ask the Lord to open doors that allow them to access to necessary resources.
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THAILAND
Jacob & Dani
Lift up Jacob & Dani’s family as they adjust to serving in Thailand without RI teammates. Ask God to lead them to meaningful connections with Thai believers and other expat workers. Pray that God’s kingdom will continue to advance in Thailand, and more workers will be sent to the harvest.
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NORTH AMERICA
Yemiru, Immigrant Church Growth Consultant
Pray for safety and meaningful connections as Yemiru visits an Ethiopian church in Michigan. He will spend three days teaching and hopes to spend time with the leaders, congregation, and second generation believers.
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SOUTH ASIA
Roger & Susie
Pray for Roger & Susie’s housekeeper; she and her children recently escaped an abusive situation. Praise God that the team was able to provide a place for her family to stay! Pray that the family would experience the nearness and comfort of Christ.
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ASIA
Hiralal, RI Partner
Praise God for the opportunity the hostel students have to study and be discipled! Pray that they would continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of God.
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NORTH AMERICA
RI Staff
A group of workers on home assignment will spend time at the RIC for meetings and debrief this week. Pray for good conversations and space to process and share their experiences with each other.
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MEDITERRANEAN
Judah & Rayna
Pray for Judah & Rayna’s congregation. They are in need of local believers to step into positions of leadership. Pray that dedicated believers would step into these roles, and ask for unity within the congregation.
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ASIA
Hiralal, RI Partner
Pray for those on and connected to the team as they continue to grieve a loss. Pray for God’s comfort and provision, and ask that the group of new believers would be strengthened in their faith through this difficult experience.
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NORTH AMERICA
RI Board
Pray for special wisdom for the board as they meet today. Ask the Spirit to guide all conversation and decision making, and lift up Joe and Matt as they conclude the presidential transition process with the assistance of the RI board.
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HUNTINGDON, PENNSYLVANIA
Multiply
Pray for RI staff and field workers as they travel to Huntingdon, PA, to attend RNOC’s Multiply conference. Lift them up as they share updates from the field, and ask God to foster connection and growth.