After more than two years, Australia’s borders are finally re-opened and Brent Kooi will be able to get onto the mission field. He plans to attend General Assembly in June with the team leader to recruit additional missionaries, short term teams, and interns. After General Assembly, he will return to Iowa to visit with family…

In the Mills’ recent newsletter, Stuart shared what has been keeping them busy lately:  Vacation Bible School, Sunday School ministry returning in-person, officer training, practicing with the music team, a Bible study on marriage, preaching and giving morning devotionals. He also gave an update on students studying the Birmingham Theological Seminary/ ThirdMillennium courses. They now…

This week we are praying for the Odates as they continue to minister in Japan with Mission to the World. In a recent newsletter, O-Chan shared about his recent trip to the U.S. During his short trip he traveled around, visiting churches, supporters, and friends in Mississippi, Alabama, Virginia, and Maryland. He said that he…

This week we are praying for Anthony Forrest and his work with RUF at Jackson State University. This is always a busy time of the year for RUF, but is especially busy as they try to make up for lost time at the beginning of the semester due to strict COVID policies. They have been…

This week we are praying for Fee and Kelly Kennedy’s work with RUF-International at Southern Methodist University. In their recent newsletter, Fee shared about some recent events they’ve hosted for students. They celebrated Lunar New Year by gathering to make dumplings and then hosting a big party. Students from all over the world attended the…

This week, we are praying for the Stocks serving in Southeast Asia. In January, the government started a weekend curfew that allows only essential travel.  Sadly, church is not seen as essential; they are back to meeting online.  Last weekend, the city repealed the curfew but continues to prohibit religious gatherings.  Please pray for wisdom…

In her recent newsletter, Chandra Crane reflected on how New Year celebrations draw us to remember the events of the past year and trust in God for what comes next.  She shared how during the Gregorian New Year, we “acknowledge God’s sustaining us for the past 12 months.”  In Lunar New Year, “we celebrate his…

This week we are praying for Mission to North America’s Hispanic American Ministries. During Hispanic Heritage month, Pastor Hernando was able to preach at New City East Lake and Covenant College, participate in the Hispanic Leadership Initiative retreat in Texas, and host online events for current and emerging Hispanic leaders. Pray for the spread of…