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

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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 >>

September 18th, 2008
MEXICO

Thank the Lord with us that a judge has declared missionary pilot John Van Wormer free of all charges, and that the plane he was flying will be returned. Thank you for praying!

Read the original prayer request from 09/15/2008 >>

September 16th, 2008
PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Lavongai tribe)

An elderly Lavongai couple, Moses and Rhondi, placed their faith in Christ this month after hearing the final evangelistic Bible lesson. Please pray for their son, Ien, to understand God's grace, and for others who have yet to trust in Christ.

Read the original prayer request from 09/16/2008 >>

September 12th, 2008
MEXICO

Missionary pilot John Van was released on bail Thursday night. Thank the Lord with us, and please pray that his case can be resolved soon.

Read the original prayer request from 09/10/2008 >>

August 28th, 2008
INDONESIA

Praise the Lord with us that Yuspiter Yambung and Nomad Nelman, Indonesian missionary pilots and their families have arrived safely in McNeal, Arizona to continue their training with New Tribes Mission Aviation. Praise Him also that Scott and Rachel Meyer arrived back in Indonesia after spending time in the USA to help Yuspiter and Nomad through the training.

Read the original prayer request from 08/28/2008 >>

August 26th, 2008
PHILIPPINES (Palawano tribe)

Missionaries have reopened the medical clinic that was recently closed due to threats against the workers. Bill and Donna Davis wrote, "We were able to reopen the clinic without incident. … We're trusting the situation will not repeat itself. Please pray."

Read the original prayer request from 08/19/2008 >>

June 24th, 2008
MEXICO (Tarahumara tribe)

A Tarahumara lady named Petra came to the Lord. Pray for others who are showing interest in the Gospel.

Read the original prayer request from 05/21/2008 >>

June 20th, 2008
COLOMBIA (Guahibo tribe)

After years of prayer and hard work, the Guahibo people at last have one-sixth of the Old Testament in their language and their hands. Praise God for this answer to prayer.

Read the original prayer request from 06/06/2008 >>

June 18th, 2008

Last month Kit Putrakul asked prayer for safety for a team of 9 missionary candidates visiting Cambodia. Today he reports that all arrived safely back in the USA.

Read the original prayer request from 06/18/2008 >>

April 28th, 2008
PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Myu tribe)

Tukupyo, a Myu believer who helped translate scripture into the Myu language, died Thursday of liver cancer. Please pray that his family and friends who are grieving his loss will draw strength and comfort from God during this time.

Read the original prayer request from 04/09/2008 >>

April 24th, 2008
MOZAMBIQUE

A difficult decision was made easy when someone else bought a Land Rover that missionaries Curtis and Joanna Bergman were considering purchasing. Praise God for the swift answer to prayer.

Read the original prayer request from 04/23/2008 >>

April 23rd, 2008
MEXICO (Tarahumara tribe)

After hearing Tim Roberts and Nacho, a Tarahumara believer, explain God's Word on Monday, Toribio placed his faith in Christ. Thank God with us.

Read the original prayer request from 04/09/2008 >>

April 22nd, 2008
PARAGUAY (Manjui tribe)

Praise God for how the Manjuis are responding to having a single bound volume of God's Word in their language. Many are joining classes to learn to read and some have placed their faith in Christ.

Read the original prayer request from 03/14/2008 >>

April 21st, 2008
PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Missionaries who visited the people this month discovered definite need and interest from the people for missionaries. Please pray for discernment and clear direction for the placement of a team among this people group.

Read the original prayer request from 04/08/2008 >>

April 8th, 2008
PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Bagwido tribe)

Several Bagwidos have begun their journey as disciples of Jesus. Praise the Lord! Pray for growth for these new believers.

Read the original prayer request from 04/02/2008 >>

April 3rd, 2008
BRAZIL (Culina tribe)

Andreas and Angelika Totz are thankful for your prayers in regard to the death of a chief last month. The Culinas were blaming a local merchant, but since there was no evidence he was responsible, things have settled down. The couple thinks they have made strengthened relationships among the Culinas through this difficulty.

Read the original prayer request from 03/20/2008 >>

March 18th, 2008
THAILAND (Phu Thai tribe)

The Cullett and Lynch families have rented homes in a Phu Thai village where they were invited to begin a church planting ministry. Thank the Lord with us, and pray that the missionaries will be able to begin building relationships among the Phu Thai people.

Read the original prayer request from 02/12/2008 >>

February 28th, 2008
PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Mibu tribe)

Brooke Tartaglia, who was airlifted to Australia for emergency surgery, is now healing "nicely and quickly." Brooke underwent surgery after doctors confirmed a tubal pregnancy where the tube burst completely. "Emotionally it continues to be up and down for us," wrote Joey Tartaglia. Please pray for Brooke's complete healing and for the Tartaglias to find emotional stability in the Lord.

Read the original prayer request from 02/18/2008 >>

February 28th, 2008
PARAGUAY (Pai Tavy Tera tribe)

Rapid Bible Course students appreciated learning from God's Word last week. Pray for them as they apply what they learned.

Read the original prayer request from 02/19/2008 >>

February 25th, 2008
BOLIVIA (Simba tribe)

Church planting among the Simas may get a boost if the government places a school for adults in the village where missionaries live. Please pray that God will give the Simba believers and the missionaries wisdom to make decisions relating to the school.

Read the original prayer request from 02/13/2007 >>

February 18th, 2008
PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Tobo tribe)

Kips, a Tobo believer in Papua New Guinea, has been known to be a fighter. One of Kips' relatives was said to be coming to the village and cause trouble with him. Other believers encouraged Kips to not fight, and he said "in my heart I forgave him, and decided that I was not going to fight him, even if he came and called me out."

Kips' relative did not come. Instead, a group of men came and told Kips what the man recently said. "We sat down and talked about what we would do to you; but instead of deciding to fight, your relative said he forgave you, and that if he were to ever come to [the village], that the two of you would shake hands and kiss (a sign of affection and total agreement)."

Thank the Lord with us as we see young believers putting their faith into action.

Read the original prayer request from 12/20/2007 >>

January 31st, 2008
BURKINA FASO (Loron tribe)

Loron Bible teachers spent five days together learning how to prepare and teach Bible lessons. They had a great time of fellowship and mutual encouragement. Please pray that their time together will help them to strengthen the Loron church and reach out to more villages.

Read the original prayer request from 01/21/2008 >>

January 30th, 2008
PARAGUAY (Pai Tavy Tera tribe)

Rapid Bible Course students appreciated learning from God's Word last week. Pray for them as they apply what they learned.

Read the original prayer request from 01/30/2008 >>

January 29th, 2008
SENEGAL (Jalunga tribe)

Please pray for the Jalunga people who are listening to evangelistic Bible teaching that is beginning its third week. Missionary Aaron Hefner will teach about Noah and the flood this week. Pray that God will begin opening the Jalungas' eyes to the message of salvation.

Read the original prayer request from 12/27/2007 >>

January 28th, 2008
PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Dinangat tribe)

The Dinangat people heard the first lesson of evangelistic Bible teaching yesterday. The entire village showed up to listen and many spoke up and asked questions. They want to hear more. Pray that they will clearly understand the teaching.

Read the original prayer request from 01/25/2008 >>

January 28th, 2008
PARAGUAY (Pai Tavy Tera tribe)

Seven Paraguayan young people that spent ten days among the Pai Tavy Tera people learned that culture and language study is imperative to successfully plant a church among a remote people group. Missionaries Mike and Trisha Goddard believe that it was a worthwhile investment of time, energy and finances. Please pray that the young people will continue to pursue a life of investing in others for the Gospel's sake.

Read the original prayer request from 01/18/2008 >>

January 24th, 2008
THAILAND

Many people heard the Gospel, and doors and hearts were opened, when missionaries gave away food during a festival. Thank you for praying.

Read the original prayer request from 01/18/2008 >>

January 24th, 2008
PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Inanbimali tribe)

Most of the village turned out to hear Bible lessons Monday for the first time. Pray that attendance stays high and that those opposing the teaching have a change of heart.

Read the original prayer request from 01/14/2008 >>

January 11th, 2008
BRAZIL (Javae tribe)

Jesse Schuring, who was hospitalized after being bitten by a snake, was released from the hospital on Thursday. He is still taking an antibiotic and must keep his foot elevated. Thank you for praying for his recovery. Continue to pray for complete healing with no side affects.

Read the original prayer request from 01/07/2008 >>

January 11th, 2008
GUINEA

On Thursday union officials retracted their call for a nation wide strike, suspending the strike for three months. In the coming months union leaders will meet with government officials to discuss the issues of concern. Please pray for wisdom for those in negotiations, that the situation can be settled peaceably, and that missionaries can continue their work unhindered.

Read the original prayer request from 01/08/2008 >>

January 9th, 2008
PHILIPPINES

The missionary who was missing Tuesday is safe and unharmed. A lost text message caused the misunderstanding, which was cleared up in the morning. Thank the Lord with us, and thank you for praying.

Read the original prayer request from 01/08/2008 >>

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