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NORTH AMERICA
Mike, Director of Advancement
Lift up RI staff as they host an Antioch Dinner in upstate New York this weekend. This will be a time of fellowship and expressing thanks to the community. Pray for safety during travel and ask the Lord to bless their evening.
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COLUMBUS, OH
REACH
The REACHers’ families will visit them at the RIC this weekend. Pray that this will be a refreshing time for the participants, and ask that they would be provided with enough time to catch up and reconnect with each other.
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SPAIN
Latin America Missions Partnership
Pray for protection and health as William & Laura travel to Madrid this month. They will join the annual retreat of Sal de la Tierra (Salt of the Earth) Organization, where William will be part of the training and Laura will collaborate with logistics. Pray that the Lord will be glorified!
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ASIA
Hiralal, RI Partner
Pray for Hiralal & Bindu’s son as he prepares to study computer science overseas. Pray for safety and protection as he travels. Pray also for courage and endurance as he studies and learns away from family.
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ASIA
Lan, RI Partner
Pray for the team in the south as they hold their second leadership training module, this time for 25 participants. Pray that the team would have clear communication, and ask God to use their efforts to further equip leaders for their work in the country.
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ROSEDALE, OH
Mission Week
Lift up RI staff members as they attend Rosedale Bible College’s mission week to promote both long-and-short-term opportunities to students. Pray that the staff will make meaningful connections with young people who desire to get involved in missions.
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MEDITERRANEAN
Esperanza
Esperanza’s organization has come under scrutiny, requiring them to cancel program activities and home visits for the time being. Ask for protection, courage, and joy in the face of disappointment and opposition. Although they are severely limited, the Word of God in not bound!
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ASIA
Hiralal, RI Partner
Please remember those on and connected to the team; many members are dealing with health concerns. Ask God to restore their health and keep them healthy.
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NORTH AMERICA
REACH
Lift up the REACHers as they begin a week of practicum today. Each team will head out to different locations to serve and assist local organizations. Pray for them as they get a taste of serving in a new location.
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SOUTH ASIA
Roger & Susie
Remember Roger & Susie as their situation is still tense and there are many questions surrounding their status. Pray that tensions between them and officials would resolve, and ask God to open a door that would allow them to continue serving the community they love.
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MEDITERRANEAN
Elliott, Intern
Pray that God would provide financially for Elliott. As he continues to raise funds in preparation to leave for the Mediterranean region, ask God to connect him with individuals who are able to support in this purpose.
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NORTH AMERICA
Human Resources
Pray for Candice, Colleen, and Myron as they attend Human Resources Interagency meetings this week. Ask for safe travels and encouraging fellowship, and pray that they would be equipped with new insights and resources to help RI personnel thrive in their work.
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WEST AFRICA
Mike, Regional Director
The churches in West Africa need doctors, teachers, discipleship, models of marriage and family life, and help starting small businesses. Ask God to raise up workers for this harvest.
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SPAIN
Latin America Mission Partnership
Pray for a young church plant. They were recently able to start renting a space to gather for worship, but issues with City Hall have created difficulties in using the space. Ask that the congregation would be able to continue meeting while they work through this.
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ASIA
Hiralal, RI Partner
Praise God for saving 24 more people last month! This new group of believers accepted Jesus during a former RI worker’s visit. Praise God for this visit and for his continued presence in Asia.
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COLUMBUS, OH
RI Staff
Continue to pray for the nine new staff members who have joined RI this year. Ask God to enable them to do their jobs with excellence, to feel comfortable and unified with other staff, and to be full of the fruit of the Holy Spirit to do kingdom work.
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SPAIN
Latin America Mission Partnership
Lift up William & Laura as they join Pastors in Alicante, Spain this week. Ask the Lord for guidance to be instruments in the service of his work, and pray that they can establish new relationships as they assist with discipleship, evangelism, and ministry activities.
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NORTH AMERICA
Art & Paula
Pray for Art & Paula as they are visiting Greece to encourage and mentor a group of young volunteers who are assisting at a refugee camp near Athens. Pray that their words would carry comfort and strength.
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SOUTH ASIA
Nila
During the next few weeks, the country where Nila serves will throw festivals in which much idol worship will take place. Ask God to surround his followers with peace, care, and comfort during this time.
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WEST AFRICA
Devin
Pray for Devin and the team on the chicken farm as they open a pig farm in an animistic community. Pray that this farm would create jobs and support a church in the village, and ask that this would be a venue through which God’s love is multiplied throughout the community.
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MEDITERRANEAN
Judah & Rayna
Lift up Judah & Rayna’s congregation; the members are all at different stages of their walk with the Father. Pray that no matter how close or far they are from God, his love would be made apparent through this congregation.
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ASIA
Lan, RI Partner
Pray for the hostel students as they study the Bible and worship together each week. Pray that this exposure to God’s truth will continue to transform their lives.
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COLUMBUS, OH
Hospitality Team
Ask the Lord to use the everyday interactions between guests, staff, students, and ministry workers as a source of encouragement and strength. Pray also for wisdom to know how to best use the RIC’s spaces and resources as needs and ministry opportunities continue to change.
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GUINEA
Timothy
Pray for Timothy and the church-planting team in Guinea as they work to open businesses that would allow them to become tentmakers. Also lift them up as they seek to open a Christian school, since many do not trust public education.
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NORTH AMERICA
Missions 101
RI staff has prepared missions-focused media to help RNOC churches learn about missions and the work RI is doing. Pray that these resources would foster curiosity about missions and engage congregations in the vital ministry of RI workers.
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ASIA
Lan, RI Partner
The hostel has welcomed seven new students for this school year. Lift them up as they adjust to a new environment. Pray for those who don’t yet know Jesus, asking that they will have their eyes and hearts opened through interactions with other students and times of worship and Bible study.
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Guniea-Bissau
Mike, Regional Director
The clinic in Catel, Guniea-Bissau, needs a doctor and a nurse in order to reopen and stay open. Ask God to provide prepared and qualified candidates to serve in the village.
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LATIN AMERICA
Dave, LAMP Representative
Pray for Dave & Mayela as they travel to Ecuador and Costa Rica. Pray for safe travels and good contacts with church leaders in both countries.
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COLUMBUS, OH
Rosedale Business Group
Ask for wisdom and direction for RBG as the board looks over new projects. Pray that God would show them how to partner with those looking to use business as a means to spread his Word.
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ASIA
Hiralal, RI Partner
Lift up the students at the hostel in the south. 11 have recently accepted Jesus! Pray that they would be surrounded by the Lord’s love and mercy, and ask him to provide role models to disciple them in their new faith.
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MEDITERRANEAN
Madeline, Intern
Madeline has completed the first month of her internship overseas! Ask the Lord to renew her strength and se her mind on things to come. Pray that as she interacts with the children she cares for and the women she meets, she would be a beacon of God’s love and grace.