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THAILAND
Tom, Regional Director
Praise God that Tom’s parents can visit Bangkok this month! Pray for health and safety as they travel, and ask God to bless their time together as a family. Pray also that their presence would be an encouragement to some local friends.
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ASIA
Hiralal, RI Partner
Pray over the unstable political and economic situation in the region—inflation is very high and religious persecution has increased. Pray that the small groups of believers would be protected and that their light would shine brightly during this time.
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MEDITERRANEAN
Amos & Alice
Lift up the body of believers in this couple’s city as they face many kinds of persecution. Pray that they would receive boldness from the Holy Spirit, be patient in affliction, and count all things as rubbish compared to knowing Christ and making Him known.
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WEST AFRICA
Audrey
Pray for Audrey as she settles back into a routine on her Mercy Ship. Ask for successful surgeries and recoveries, and pray that the patients, caregivers, and crew would know the love of God when they come aboard.
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ASIA
Lan, RI Partner
Pray for Lan and the hostel students as they build a small house in their rented vegetable garden. They plan to use this as a place of worship. Ask God to provide what is needed to complete the construction and to bless the local community through it.
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EUROPE
Joe, RI President
Pray for Joe as he joins a “prayer drive” with other members of the International Mission Association. Ask for safe travels, and pray that the seven multicultural prayer teams will be led by the Holy Spirit to intercede for revival in these spiritually dying nations.
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MEDITERRANEAN
Judah & Reyna
Praise God that this couple’s children are adjusting well to school! Pray that the school year would continue to go smoothly, and ask that each child would learn well and grow through their studies.
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SOUTH ASIA
Colleen, HR Director
Pray that Nila, a future worker to South Asia, would receive sufficient donations in the coming months so that she can deploy to her location by January 2025.
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EAST AFRICA
Luke & Gloria
This couple has experienced several run-ins with local teenagers. Pray that they could have peace with these neighbors and would find opportunities to return good for evil.
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SPAIN
Latin American Mission Partnership
Ask God to bless William & Laura’s work in various ministries. Pray especially for a new friend of Laura’s—ask that she would open her heart to the Lord, and pray for healing in her relationship with her daughter. Pray that her whole extended family would come to know Jesus.
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NORTH AMERICA
REACH 24-25
Lift up each REACH team as they depart for Practicum today. Ask for safe travels and good times of connection with each other, and pray that they would be a blessing to all they come in contact with.
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ASIA
Hiralal, RI Partner
Lift up two men as they search for work amidst high unemployment in their region. Ask God to provide for them and their families. Pray also for Hiralal and Bindu as they travel this month. Ask for health, safety, and wisdom as they disciple many people.
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MEDITERRANEAN
Jamie & Hazel
This team’s plans to open a home for marginalized women have recently stalled. Pray for a word of wisdom from the Lord about the project’s future.
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COLUMBUS, OH
Colleen, HR Director
Praise God for providing a highly-qualified RIC Director and Maintenance Technician! Pray for Darryl as he joins the team in Columbus today. Ask God to provide the appropriate person to fill the Hospitality Coordinator position.
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ASIA
Tom, Regional Director
Lift up a believer as he ministers in the north and builds relationships in two communities. Praise God for his good relationship with Hiralal, and pray that Hiralal would have wisdom as he continues to advise him.
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MEDITERRANEAN
Judah & Reyna
Pray over some potential changes in the fellowship that may drastically affect this couple’s level of involvement. Ask for peace in the midst of uncertainty and for wisdom to know what their role should be going forward.
17
NICARAGUA
Rosedale Business Group
Pray for Rosedale Business Group as they navigate the difficulties of the governmental situation in Nicaragua. It may continue to generate new complications with the ongoing work there—pray for wisdom and clarity, and against discouragement and frustration.
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THAILAND
Candice, Member Care Provider
Candice begins the final year of her master’s program this month. Pray for her as she works on her dissertation—ask that she could take this project step by step without becoming overwhelmed.
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MEDITERRANEAN
Amos & Alice
The local body of believers has limited space to safely gather for fellowship. Pray for Amos and a local brother as they work to start a language center that can offer classes and create a safe, logical place for groups to study the Bible, worship, and pray together.
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MEDITERRANEAN
Jamie & Hazel
Lift up D, a friend with cancer. Ask for his complete healing and for strength for his wife and sons. Praise God for the church family who have supported him through chemo.
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ASIA
Rosedale Business Group
The primary school in Asia is complete! Classrooms have been furnished and the school is ready for final inspections. Pray for favor, asking that these last steps will provide the green light to open the school for classes.
22
NEW WORKERS
Colleen, HR Director
“The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few” (Matthew 9:37). Pray for more workers for the harvest. Ask God to lead those who are interested in overseas work to RI’s Calibrate training for future long-term workers.
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WEST AFRICA
Audrey
Lift up Audrey as she trains new ward nurses and organizes hands-on learning stations for the ship’s day crew. Pray that she could welcome and teach these new nurses effectively.
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MEDITERRANEAN
Cora
In the last few weeks, Cora’s student with exceptionalities has begun to communicate what he needs and wants. This is a huge step forward in his development—praise God!
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ASIA
Hiralal, RI Partner
Lift up a group of believers in the southeast as they face pressure from their community. Pray for strength and wisdom from our Sovereign God, asking Him to protect them in all situations.
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THAILAND
Lan, RI Partner
Pray for Lan as he makes plans to visit Bangkok to connect with a number of people from his region who are working there. Ask for safety, and pray that this time together would be a blessing.
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MEDITERRANEAN
Judah & Reyna
Ask God for creative ideas to reach more people with the gospel. Pray that local believers would have humble hearts and could understand the privilege and responsibility that comes with being a child of God.
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COLUMBUS, OH
Esperanza
Lift up Esperanza as she spends time debriefing and connecting with Rosedale International staff and the RIC in Columbus. Ask that this time on home assignment would refresh, encourage, and equip her for her next term.
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ECUADOR
David & Mayela, LAMP Reps
Praise God for a great first visit to Ecuador as LAMP reps! Dave & Mayela were well received, had a wonderful time connecting with pastors and their families, and made many contacts that will help them promote missions in Ecuador.
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SOUTH ASIA
Roger & Susie
Pray that Roger would find creative ways to learn language and consistent avenues to connect with other young adults with whom he can build relationships. Ask God to bless Susie’s new friendship with a neighbor, and pray that she would have endurance, motivation, and grace for herself as she continues to learn language.
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MEDITERRANEAN
Jamie & Hazel
Pray for this family as they continue learning language, an up-and-down journey. Praise God that communication is becoming easier! Pray also for physical health as the changing seasons bring sickness.