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PRAY

Play a key role in what God is doing for unreached peoples through prayer.

Stay informed with prayer updates -- available daily and weekly, online and via e-mail.

Here are some examples of what prayer can do:

September 29th, 2009
MEXICO (Guarijio tribe)

A check of the first 15 chapters of Acts in the Guarijio language went very well. The book of Acts will be the first book of the Bible translated into the Guarijio language. Terry Reed's translation co-worker, Vicente, is a Guarijio man who is fluent in Spanish and has been a tremendous help with the work. Pray for Terry and Vicente as they continue to work through Acts.

Read the original prayer request from 08/26/2009 >>

August 26th, 2009
PHILIPPINES (Palawano tribe)

Tatak and his mother were finally able to return to their village after weeks in the city so Tatak could get medical care. Pray that the family and other Palawanos will see God's love in this experience, even before they have heard about it.

Read the original prayer request from 07/20/2009 >>

June 25th, 2009
PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Pal tribe)

God keeps providing right on time for missionaries\' work among the Pal people. Pray that the energy and joy generated by this encouragement will be clear to the Pals and draw them to Christ.

Read the original prayer request from 03/27/2009 >>

June 24th, 2009
INDONESIA (Moi tribe)

A Moi man who attempted to kill his newborn daughter acknowledged his wrong and told missionaries how God convicted him. The child is now back with her parents. Please pray that the parents will raise the child in a godly home and that the family will glorify God.

Read the original prayer request from 06/23/2009 >>

June 11th, 2009
PARAGUAY (Pai Tavy Tera tribe)

The initiation ceremonies for Pai boys are complete and the visitors have returned to their homes, taking a lot of pressure and temptation off believing Pai families. Thank you for praying.

Read the original prayer request from 05/07/2009 >>

May 18th, 2009
PHILIPPINES (Manobo tribe)

A Manobo Bible teacher and his wife- Mahan and Arsisa- are moving to a Manobo village to begin evangelistic Bible lessons. Please pray that the Manobo people will be very attentive to God's Word.

Read the original prayer request from 05/04/2009 >>

May 4th, 2009
PANAMA (Embera tribe)

Missionary Doug Schermerhorn and his Embera co-workers were able to finish the final revision of Genesis during the month of April. "Even the poorer readers were able to read it well with comprehension," Doug wrote. The team is now revising Exodus and wants to finish it before July. Please pray that the team can meet their desired deadline and produce another clear translation.

Read the original prayer request from 01/28/2009 >>

April 15th, 2009
BRAZIL (Yanomami tribe)

The young son of two Yanomami believers died. Thank you for praying. Please pray that this couple's relatives will discover the hope that is in Christ.

Read the original prayer request from 04/09/2009 >>

March 23rd, 2009
PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Biem tribe)

Praise God that a work team from the USA made it safely across 80 miles of rough water to the island where they will help build houses for the missionaries. Pray that they will accomplish much this week and that the seas will be calm for the return trip so they can make their scheduled departure time.

Read the original prayer request from 03/20/2009 >>

March 10th, 2009
THAILAND (Prai tribe)

Praise God that two young women, See and Malee, who have been studying evangelistic Bible lessons with a Prai believer, Won, have placed their faith in Christ. Pray for their faith to grow stronger as they face the experience of beginning their new life.

Read the original prayer request from 03/05/2009 >>

March 4th, 2009
BRAZIL

A representative group of cross-cultural mission agencies was successful in activating congressmen to contact the head of the presidential offices regarding legislation that would limit access to tribal areas. The legislation has been sent back to the Ministry of Justice for revision and a decision was made to get input from the mission groups before revising the bill. Please continue praying that God will keep access to the tribes open.

Read the original prayer request from 12/19/2008 >>

February 11th, 2009
COLOMBIA (Guahibo tribe)

A Guahibo woman in Colombia has opened up her house to missionaries Mark and Joyce Cain so they can have discipleship time with the people in her area. Praise God for this answer to prayer.

Read the original prayer request from 02/05/2009 >>

January 30th, 2009
PANAMA

God has answered prayer for Don and Pat Barger. The couple appealed the visa process after being told they needed further documentation and they have now been informed that one-year visas have been issued. The Bargers plan to pick them up next week.

Read the original prayer request from 01/22/2009 >>

January 28th, 2009
MOZAMBIQUE

Doctors are encouraged that Ian Turnbull, the 12-year-old son of missionaries Ken and Lisa Turnbull, will recover from a bout with cerebral malaria that affected his kidneys. Please pray for Ian and the family as they wait out what could be a long recovery.

Read the original prayer request from 01/21/2009 >>

December 30th, 2008
GUINEA

Thank you for praying for a peaceful transition in Guinea after the death of the president. This appears to be taking place. Please continue to pray for peace and for open doors for ministry.

Read the original prayer request from 12/23/2008 >>

December 12th, 2008
BRAZIL (Yanomami tribe)

Brais, a Yanomami believer, had the opportunity to speak at a conference of tribal leaders and witch doctors. Please pray for Yanomami believers to stand strong and faithful even as the culture around them seeks to build up the number of witch doctors in the area.

Read the original prayer request from 11/24/2008 >>

December 9th, 2008
PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Patpatar tribe)

The Patpatars have heard God's Talk and same are "one stomach" (in agreement) with it. Praise God for the new believers we will someday meet, and pray for those who have not yet responded to the teaching.

Read the original prayer request from 12/03/2008 >>

November 13th, 2008
INDONESIA

After a long wait, missionary pilot Paul Wilhelmson has received his pilot and mechanic's licenses. Thank you for praying. He now looks forward to greater involvement in ministering to the missionary teams through aviation.

Read the original prayer request from 10/20/2008 >>

October 20th, 2008
INDONESIA

Missionary pilot Paul Wilhelmson passed his flight test last week and is now waiting for the paperwork to be processed to obtain his pilot's license. He is thankful for your prayers and asks that you keep praying for the quick processing of his license.

Read the original prayer request from 10/13/2008 >>

September 25th, 2008
BOLIVIA

The country is relatively calm again and the tension for missionaries and others in the country have eased. Thank you for praying. Please pray that the government and the opposition can resolve their differences, so the Gospel can go forward in Bolivia.

Read the original prayer request from 09/24/2008 >>

I am praying for the work with the Tarahumara [tribe in Mexico] at all times. I am also very interested in the Gospel for the Tepehuan [tribe in Mexico]. May God richly bless your ministry. I would like to say to the missionaries that I support that they are doing a great thing.

- R.H., Ontario, Canada

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