Prayer Requests from the AWF EMERALD (Europe and Middle East) Region

The Middle East is the cradle of Christianity but nowadays is dominated by the strong presence of other Abrahamic religions. Europe is the birthplace of the Western Church but nowadays is a secular post-Christian society. Proclaiming Christ in this region has been a great challenge but the Alliance churches there are sensitive to the opportunities that arise. One of the most important is the diaspora phenomenon that affects millions who are displaced because of war and economic and political problems. How to address this problem and minister to these people are key factors for evangelism and church planting in this region. Please pray for the requests sent by our representative from the EMERALD (Europe and Middle East) region. Thank you for your prayers for the AWF Family.

EMERALD

1. The second Alliance Diaspora Ministry conference for Europe is taking place in Spain in April. Please pray for this key ministry in developing the Alliance churches in Europe and reaching out to the lost.
2. A team from the Reach Training Institute (Salem Alliance Church) is visiting international workers in European countries this month to discuss possible ways of partnering to plant English-language international churches in Spain, France and other European countries, and build other leadership development ministries. Please pray for this important ministry.

SPAIN

1. Dr. Ernie Klassen is teaching an intensive course in Barcelona on “Alliance History and Thought” this month. Pray both for Ernie and the students who will be taking this seminary course.

GREAT BRITAIN

1. The ministry of THE ALLIANCE MANCHESTER (TAM) is growing with new workers joining from the Alliance World Fellowship family. This growth requires finding a new venue. Philip Margesson and Juan-Carlos Parodi will journey to Lima, Peru in April to report on the ministry in Manchester and promote TAM projects to current and potential partners. Please pray that God will protect them as they travel and continue to bless the ministry at TAM.

HOLY LAND

1. Please pray for the Ministry of Dr. Jack Sara and Bethlehem Bible College with the upcoming conference “Christ at the Checkpoint.” The conference is for a community of evangelical Christians who believe that following Jesus with integrity means that their lives are formed by their love for God, the teaching of the Bible and a fearless life of discipleship in the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. They wish to find Jesus at the center of everything they do, which means finding courageous love for Palestinian Arabs and Israeli Jews alike.

JORDAN

1. The Alliance church in Jordan has elected a new president, Rev. Bashar Nimat. Please pray for Bashar as he steps into this new role in leadership.

FRANCE

1. The Alliance church in France is building a new vision for the future and has just started a grassroots movement among its churches to develop that vision. Please pray that God will provide clarity and bring the Alliance churches there closer together for His glory.
2. The Alliance church in France is working with the African region of the AWF to put into place an African diaspora ministry in France with Pastor Jean Kra from the C&MA Ivory Coast. Please pray that the resources can be found to support this important ministry that will bring the French-speaking countries of the Alliance family closer together.

GERMANY

1. Please pray for the leadership of the German National Alliance church and their important ministries among the diaspora communities.