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AWF Prayers – April 2024

April 17, 2024

AWF CLA (LATIN AMERICA) REGION

URUGUAY
Praise God for:

• The more than 400 women who attended the national women’s gathering in Rivera. It was a special time of fellowship and edification under the theme “Restored by Faith.”
• The successful national convention where we were able to see what the Lord is doing in different congregations.

Please pray for:

• Our country to see an advance of the gospel. Recent studies show that Uruguay is the least believing country in Latin America. Only five percent are evangelicals.

BRAZIL
Please pray for:

• The A.W. Tozer Theological Seminary and the first meeting of the new Board of Directors at the end of this month. Pray also for the students who will graduate this year and for the students who will start a new four-year cycle in 2025.
• The National Missions Department: for the health, finances, and ministerial challenges facing the leaders of this department. Pray for new partnerships both in projects and in faithfulness to contributions to expand the care of missionaries in the field. Pray also for God’s wisdom, guidance and provision for the sending churches and their pastors.
• The marriages of pastors, ministers and missionaries. May God protect their families from the lies of the enemy about themselves and their spouses.
• New church planting projects that are starting in southern and southeastern Brazil.

ARGENTINA
Praise God for:

• His faithfulness in the church’s finances. Even amid the crisis that our country is going through, we can see the Lord’s provision.
• The visit to Argentina of the Nemet family, our missionaries in Hungary. They had the opportunity to visit churches all over Argentina.

Please pray for:

• The money we need to acquire properties for several churches that are renting buildings. They are paying high rental fees due to the country’s high inflation rate.
• Physical health for several members of our pastoral families who are undergoing treatment for various diseases.
• The youth and teen leaders’ retreat, May 4-5.

VENEZUELA
Praise God for:

• The evangelistic campaign by the La Esperanza Alliance church in the Tocuyito Sector of Carabobo State.

Please pray for:

• The leaders committed to activate the youth ministry in the Chuao C&MA church.
• God’s guidance, direction, and provision for the two locations where the Belén C&MA church (Carabobo State) and the Cartanal C&MA church (Miranda State) can congregate.
• Health, guidance, direction, and revelation for the pastoral body of the C&MA of Venezuela.
• The Lord to open doors for updating legal documents of several of our churches with the governmental agencies.
• Pray for God’s mercy and grace in the upcoming elections, given the political, social and economic crisis.

PANAMA
Praise God for:

• The spiritual retreat among the Chinese churches during Holy Week, and the message shared by Guatemalan Pastor David Ruiz and the challenge he left us.

Please pray for:

• The ministerial work of the six recently ordained pastors at the Cerro Viento church.
• The men’s ministry of the C&MA Brisas del Golf and for good participation during the event they will hold on April 27.
• The baptism scheduled for May 12, and for the new believers who will take their public step of faith.
• God’s provision and guidance for missionary couple Miguel and Yngrid Grassals as they move to a new house.
• The Lord to provide a property for the Brisas del Golf C&MA.

CUBA
Please pray for:

• Our REACH 30 Vision to produce 1,000 new disciples and 350 leaders by the 30th anniversary of the C&MA of Cuba in November 2025.
• The logistics and preparations for the seminar in June, with the participation of Rev. David Muthre, the AWF Regional Coordinator for Latin America.
• The construction of the Eastern Regional headquarters.

COLOMBIA
Please pray for:

• The training of the ten new students at the A. B. Simpson Intercultural Training Center. Pray for their commitment and for the churches that will accompany them in the process.
• Our Alliance Children’s Ministry “Pequeños Aliancistas” throughout Colombia. May the Lord keep the children from the attacks of the enemy, and may they resist the temptations of darkness.

HAITI
Please pray for:

• Sister Ada’s health, that her cancer treatment will be effective, and she will be strengthened throughout the process. Ada is the wife of Haiti Alliance president.
• New strength and peace for Alliance pastors, so that they may continue to carry the gospel of Jesus Christ.
• Our country amid this catastrophic situation. Pray that those who are causing destruction and murder may come to know Jesus. Pray also that the people of Haiti may experience God’s peace during the crisis and have the food, water, and fuel that they need.

ECUADOR
Please pray for:

• The Vacation Bible Schools that the churches of the C&MA of Ecuador are conducting. Pray that children, youth and adults will learn about the gospel of Jesus Christ.
• Preparations for the Women’s National Conference, August 8-10 in the city of Cuenca.

BOLIVIA
Please pray for:

• The students of the new Alliance Seminary of Bolivia that they may confirm their dedication to the Lord.
• A missionary family to come to Bolivia to start a new work.
• Spiritual strength for the church’s leaders as they face new challenges.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Please pray for:

• The pastors who still do not have their own homes or church buildings. May God open the doors of blessings and touch people to support the pastors and their church ministries.
• The youth and musicians of our churches. Pray that God may use them as a channel of blessing, that he may give them wisdom to continue growing in Christ, and that he may provide them with new gifts and ministries.

April 10, 2024

AWF AFRICA REGION

CONGO (BRAZZAVILLE)
Please pray for:

• God’s comfort for Sister Claire, the wife of the late Rev. Albert Bilongo, president of the Alliance Church of Congo. He died on Easter Sunday, March 31, in Brazzaville. Rev. Bilongo had been suffering from diabetes and high blood pressure for the last two months. Pray also for God’s comfort, guidance, and wisdom for the C&MA of Congo.

LIBERIA
Please pray for:

• God’s comfort for the families of 16 individuals who died recently in a mudslide at a gold mine in Rivercess County. Some of the workers were members of the Alliance church.
• The national women’s conference, April 18-21. Pray also for Sister Doris Z. Toe, the newly appointed acting president of the women’s ministry in Liberia.
• The ordination May 5 of Pastor Francis Kollie as district superintendent of the Lofa County District of the C&MA Liberia.

ANGOLA
Praise God for:

• The blessed anniversary celebration of the women’s ministry of the Alliance of Angola, March 6-10 in the Province of Zaire.
• The successful pastors “exchange,” in which they visited churches across the country during Holy Week. Many people who heard the message decided to follow Jesus. There were also testimonies about the Lord’s marvelous deeds.

Please pray for:

• Pastor Daniel Ndongáni. He had a hypertensive crisis while he was greeting the church members after a service on March 29. He was taken to the Central Hospital, about 150 km away. His left arm and leg are paralyzed. Pray for his healing and for the Lord’s provision for his family and church.

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (DRC)
Praise God for:

• The DRC Women’s Ministry Seminar held in Muanda, April 2-5 with the theme, “Walk Confidently Towards Your Destiny.” This seminar brought together more than 1,400 women who followed the teachings and made a commitment to walk with God.
• The financial participation of CAMA Zending (Netherlands) in missionary partnership with the DRC in Guinea. Pray that the Lord will open the way so that resources are always provided for the advancement of his Kingdom through this partnership.

Please pray for:

• The deployment of two missionary families to the Mongala Province, among the Pygmies, in northern DRC. Pray that the Lord will keep Rev. Denis Kombetassie and his wife, who are accompanying these two missionary families in a remote, roadless region more than 2,000 kilometers from the National Office. The journey will take them more than two months aboard wooden boats.
• Evangelism month in May, when activities are organized for new church plants, church growth, and edification.
• The ordination of nearly fifty servants from a new generation in June. Pray for God’s guidance and provision for the preparations and success of this ceremony.
• The two districts of Plateau de Bateke. Religious activities have gradually resumed in some places, while rebel groups continue to make incursions. Most churches remain closed. Pray that peace will return to this region in the western part of the country. Pray also for the eastern area, where the prospects for peace in the Kivu region are receding by the day, and the suffering of the population in this region continues to grow.

BURKINA FASO
Praise God for:

• His protection and guidance for the National Evangelization Team since the start of their annual program.
• The successful National Convention of the C&MA of Burkina Faso, March 25-29 in Ouagadougou.

Please pray for:

• Youth Month, when young people exercise their gifts and talents in various services in the church, praying for ministry among children and young people. Ask the Lord to reveal himself to them and use them powerfully to advance his Kingdom in Burkina.

April 3, 2024

AWF EMERALD (EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST) REGION

JORDAN
Please pray for:

• The region that is still under pressure due to the war. Pray that God would intervene and stop the conflicts.
• A breakthrough in the Jordanian economy. Pray that God would open new opportunities for investments.
• Revival in the churches so that they will be busy in the Kingdom work more than ever.
• The unemployment level and the rise in prices. They are continuously increasing.

GREAT BRITAIN
Please pray for:

• The health and well-being of Pastor Mike Baraniak, the director of C&MA GB, and his family.
• The C&MA GB Trustees (David Turpin, Mark Sharman and Tony Benham), who are managing the day to day running of the Alliance in Great Britain in Mike’s absence. Pray that God will give them wisdom, grace, and energy to deal with the many issues at hand.
• The C&MA GB efforts to become a sponsoring organization with the Home Office to bear fruit so that they can sponsor new missionaries to serve in Great Britain.

SPAIN
Praise God for:

• The recent General Assembly in Spain that was a blessing to all who attended.
• The serious seeking going on during the weekly Bible study gatherings organized by international workers from the Alliance Diaspora Ministry teams in Spain. They can hardly contain their excitement at the wonderful conversations they have had recently with individuals and in the gatherings through the Jesus Film, Al Massira and the Gospels.
• The new people coming to The Net, the international Christian student group at the University of Malaga. Many are young men, who are either new to the faith or just trying to figure things out. We are thankful to be a part of their discipleship journey and want to form a foundational Bible study for that purpose. Pray for Alex, Jonas, and Innocent who are in various stages of faith. Pray also for Wesley as he helps lead.

Please pray for:

• The LIFE School director and for board President Benoit Foucault as they negotiate the rental of additional space in their current facility and the provision of funds to expand. Pray that new students will join following the recent open houses at LIFE School.
• The preparations to host the Alliance Identity and Theology Training Conference organized by the AWF International Commission of Theological Education (ICTE).

FRANCE
Praise God for:

• The new national Alliance Youth initiative for France under the leadership of Samuel Kondano and his team of eager volunteers.

Please pray for:

• The Alliance Women’s “Recognizing God’s Voice” Conference in Limoges, April 5-7.
• The conference speaker, Laura Sharer of the Salem Alliance Church in Oregon, in the USA. Pray that she will be inspired by the Holy Spirit as she shares the unique ways we relate with God, and she provides participants with tools and opportunities to hear his voice.

ITALY
Please pray for:

• The growth and impact of the Alliance ministry in Italy, as it extends its reach through the establishment of new churches, particularly among the Latino diaspora community.
• The mediation team: to play a key role in bringing reconciliation and healing where needed.

ALLIANCE TRAINING
Praise God for:

• The INFORMA Bible Institute and for their two programs that are running well (bachelor’s in theology and diploma in youth ministry) with a good number of students.

Please pray for:

• The plans of the ICTE to develop an Alliance Identity and Theology Training Conference for national churches in the EMERALD Region, helping Alliance pastors and church planters to grow churches that are radically Christ centered.
• Resources to maximize participation in the training conference among all Spanish speaking Alliance workers in the EMERALD Region.
• The INFORMA Bible Institute as it will hold a conference on “The Role of Women in Ministry” (May 10-11), conduct the module “The Seven Churches in the Book of Revelation” in Turkey (September 2-12), and start a Diploma in Missions program in January 2025.

ALLIANCE DIASPORA MINISTRIES (ADM)
Please pray for:

• The preparations for the Alliance Diaspora Ministries gathering in Burbach, Germany, June 3-6. Pray that resources will be found to maximize participation in the ADM gathering among Alliance workers.

AWF Prayers – March 2024

March 20, 2024

1) AWF APAC (ASIA PACIFIC) REGION

INDONESIA
Please pray for:

• The National Annual Meeting in Surabaya, East Java, April 30-May 3. During this event, the Indonesian Gospel Tabernacle Church (C&MA Indonesia) will conduct a performance evaluation and coordinate the things that will be done next year. 250 church leaders from all regions of Indonesia will attend. Pastor Timothy Her and Pastor Thai Hoang from the C&MA Vietnam will share their experiences about the involvement of lay people in the ministry.

TAIWAN
Please pray for:

• Three of our churches to go independent and become self-reliant this year.
• The health of Rev. Silas Yang, the president of C&MA Taiwan.

MONGOLIA
Please pray for:

• Mongolia’s herdsmen. They have been facing severe cold, causing the death of livestock. Many families have faced shortages of food and fuel. Pray for the Mongolian Alliance Church that is planning to help herdsmen overcome the damage with minimal risk. Pray also for relief finance and teamwork, and for the church to share hope and love with the herdsmen.
• The Mongolian Alliance Church members’ meeting, April 12-13.

2) AWF CLA (LATIN AMERICA) REGION

THEOLOGICAL SEMINARIES AND BIBLE INSTITUTES
Praise God for:

• The beginning of the school year at the Buenos Aires Bible Institute in Argentina. More than 400 students are enrolled.
• The great start of classes at the Alliance Theological Seminary in Uruguay. Pray that the Lord will continue to sustain the students, challenging them to grow in his Word and in their faith.
• The beginning of the activities of the Alliance Theological Seminary in Chile, operating in three locations in the country. Many of the students are candidates for pastoral ministry.

Please pray for:

• The newly elected board of the A.W. Tozer Theological Seminary in Brazil for the next four years. May God continue to send students to be trained there for his service.
• The students of the Seminary and the Bible Academies in Panama to remain committed to deepening the knowledge of God.

PANAMA
Praise God for:

• The joint retreat of the churches held in Panama in February under the theme “Pathway to Excellence.” The Lord blessed us with an atmosphere of fellowship and with his Word through Rev. Luis Ma from the Chinese ministry, and from Dr. Mario Barbosa of the Spanish ministry.

Please pray for:

• The six newly licensed pastors. They completed their four years of training and passed their interviews and written exams with the licensing committee in February. They are now officially Alliance workers in Panama. Pray for their continued learning and future ministries.
• The Holy Week retreat of all Chinese churches in Panama. Pray for the main speaker, Rev. David Ruiz, and the theme “A Heart of the Kingdom for the Mission of the Church.”
• The Lord’s provision for the acquisition of property for the Brisas del Golf C&MA church.

URUGUAY
Please pray for:

• The National Women’s Gathering, March 25 and 26 in Rivera. May it be a time of edification and fellowship in the Lord.
• New missionary projects to be established in our country.
• The Lord to raise new pastors and workers to lead the churches.

GUATEMALA
Please pray for:

• The 20 new people who are in the Elysian program. This program is made up of people who have felt the Lord’s call to pastoral ministry and are preparing themselves biblically and theologically in seminary and in practical areas through meetings with experienced pastors.
• The start of our missionary projects to Belize and Nicaragua.

VENEZUELA
Please pray for:

• The self-sustainability of the Alliance churches in Venezuela. The exodus of brothers and sisters has increased again, and this affects the income of churches trying to fulfill their commitments. Some of them do not have a place to meet.
• God to raise new leaders to strengthen the youth ministry at the Chuao C&MA church.
• The church building expansion project and the upcoming evangelistic campaign that the C&MA La Esperanza will be carrying out in April.
• Material provision for each citizen. We are currently suffering from continuous power outages, rising prices of gas, gasoline, transportation, and other commodities. Pray especially for our pastoral body that the Lord will supply their needs and strengthen their faith.
• Peace and justice in Venezuela. Pray that there may be genuine reconciliation between the various government groups and the Venezuelan people. Pray also for wisdom for each voter in the July election. May God touch the hearts of government authorities to make decisions that will bring peace and prosperity to the people.

BRAZIL
Praise God for:

• The preaching of the gospel in churches through Alliance ministries in Brazil and around the world.
• The pastors and ministers who dedicate themselves to caring for and equipping people for the Kingdom.

Please pray for:

• The new leadership of our National Missions Department, elected at the council at the end of January. Pray for God’s wisdom, guidance, and discernment.
• Physical and emotional health, and financial provision for our missionaries in Portugal, Mozambique, Japan, Asia, and Brazil.
• Our vision of planting 50 new churches by 2030. May God continue to raise workers to fulfill this vision.

ARGENTINA
Please pray for:

• The Lord to call a new generation of workers to pastoral ministry.
• Our pastoral families and cross-cultural workers. In view of the country’s economic situation, may they experience the Lord’s supernatural provision, supplying every need.
• Funding for the purchase of properties for our growing churches. High rental costs are limiting the operability of the congregations.

ECUADOR
Please pray for:

• God’s provision for churches, pastors, ministers, and their households.
• Evangelism campaigns through the Vacation Bible Schools that are being carried out by Alliance churches throughout the country.
• Preparations for the National Women’s Congress, August 8-10 in Cuenca.
• Families that have been affected by the heavy rains and landslides on the coast and in the highlands.
• Insecurity has increased due to street crime and drug trafficking groups.

CHILE
Praise God for:

• The newly elected women’s and youth’s national boards.
• His mercy and protection of our Alliance families from recent forest fires.

Please pray for:

• The health of our retired pastors.
• Holiness in the lives of our church members and pastors.

CUBA
Please pray for:

• The national leadership training and education planning meetings, April 2-5.

March 13, 2024

1) AWF EMERALD (EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST) REGION

HOLY LAND
Please pray for:

• Wisdom, compassion, and patience for the leaders of the Alliance churches in the Holy Land.
• Comfort for those who lost their loved ones. By now, probably more than 30,000 people died in the Gaza strip alone. This includes thousands of children and women.
• The safety of the kidnapped people and their return to their families. Pray for those who lost their loved ones on the Israeli side.
• Fast recovery for the injured. By now, probably more than a 100,000 thousand people are wounded.
• The churches (mostly Catholic and Orthodox) in Gaza that became refuge houses for many people.
• The Muslim Background Believers community in Gaza (around 50 that we know of).
• The safety and wellbeing of the residents of the West Bank. Pray also that the economy will not collapse.
• Wisdom for the Israeli, Palestinian and regional leaders.

2) AWF NORTH AMERICA REGION

CANADA
Praise God with:

• Our team in Thailand for hiring a Thai Christian social worker for For Freedom International. Continue to pray for a Thai Christian psychologist and a site for the safe house. Pray for future team members in Canada, preparing to minister in Phuket. Pray for clarity and guidance in this process.

Please pray for:

• Foster and Ebby as they leave Canada for Central Asia, their new field appointment. They will have one stopover to get the necessary documents and authenticate their visas. Pray that the whole process will go smoothly and be completed quickly. Pray for good times of connection with friends, family and churches as they wait for the documents.
• Bob and Karin about their visa situation in South Asia. They are less than two months from their visa expiration date, but the government refuses to accept their applications. Pray that the right people will approve the new visas and the required residency registration without them having to leave the country.
• The Pashtun people, many of whom live in Afghanistan and Pakistan, with a diaspora residing in the Arab Gulf and many Western countries, including Canada. They are 99.9% Muslim. Pray that the Lord would draw many Pashtun people to himself worldwide and for Christians to reach out to Pashtun people with the gospel message, especially in Western nations.

UNITED STATES
Praise God for:

• Seventeen new International Workers (IWs) appointed by the U.S. C&MA Board of Directors in February 2024. The locations where they will serve include the Asia Pacific, Germany, Mexico, Paraguay, Guinea, Indonesia, Japan, Atlanta (Georgia), and Senegal. In addition, 19 IWs were appointed during the Board of Directors meetings in October and December 2023.
• Steve Davids, an Alliance chaplain in specialized ministry and the Awana regional director for Germany. He rejoices in the program’s revival at the U.S. Army Garrison in Ansbach. After a five-year hiatus, Awana is back in full swing with Kingdom-focused impact in the community. Awana’s vision is that all children and youth throughout the world will come to know, love, and serve the Lord Jesus. More than 70 garrison children are enrolled in the program, and new requests to join are coming in weekly. With approval from the garrison commander, Awana is thriving in Ansbach, fostering spiritual growth and community bonds. Praise God for this encouraging development. Pray for lasting spiritual impact on the Awana participants and their families. Pray also for Awana’s volunteer staff and for Steve as he continues to provide support and oversight to this vital Kingdom ministry.

Please pray for:

• The Candidate Recruitment and Development Office that hosted a group of more than 50 ministry students from across the United States for Engage 2024 in Columbus, Ohio on February 12-13. Each of these students is interested in serving in ministry after graduation and joined the U.S. National Office staff to learn where they could fit into the Alliance family. They had the opportunity to learn about church planting, Alliance chaplaincy, youth and kids’ ministry, pastoral ministry, missions, church residency, accreditation, and more, as well as meet with leaders from the National Office, district offices, and local churches. To close our time together, they participated in site visits at One Alliance Place and two local Alliance churches, where they learned about outreach to refugee and inner-city ministries. Pray for these students as they continue to pursue God’s call on their lives.
• U.S. Alliance chaplains as they serve as change agents in federal prisons, helping some 150,000 inmates find spiritual purpose amid tough circumstances. Pray also for our institutional chaplains who minister in state, county, and city facilities. Recently, Alliance Chaplain Terry Leininger initiated a Missional Mini Congregation program in response to the challenges posed by the pandemic lockdowns. This five-week plan fosters congregational life through small gatherings focused on the Word, fellowship, prayer, gospel proclamation, and mission. As the congregation grows, it will divide into smaller groups to maintain intimacy and facilitate effective ministry, empowering believers to serve according to their spiritual gifts and engage in proclaiming their faith immediately. Terry is serving as a chaplain at the U.S. penitentiary in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Please pray for a gathering of people who are willing to invest in this pursuit to see lives changed eternally.

March 6, 2024

AWF AFRICA REGION

SUDANESE ALLIANCE CHURCH (DIASPORA)
Praise God for:

• Fulfilling his promise to build an indestructible church by his great power as we utilize new outreach tools he has placed in our hands: (a) Home film showings; (b) a new Internet site for outreach; (c) radio programming up to 24 hours a day in the mother tongue of our people; and (d) a new film of John’s Gospel in process now.

Please pray for:

• The food supply trucks now waiting at the Darfur border with Chad but blocked by the authorities. Pray also for protection over the food supply that it reaches those who are starving in Darfur and that it is not stolen by the Janjawed militia there.
• Good health for the two new mothers who required C-sections, and for the babies born these past five weeks. Pray also for a safe delivery for the third mom now in her seventh month.
• The safe arrival of the fiancée of one of our elders from Sudan. It is a very difficult and costly trip and warrants serious prayer.
• The ordination requirements to be solidified for our men and for their final process towards this, God willing, at this Easter time.

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (DRC)
Praise God for:

• The recent renewal of pastoral vocations in several districts of our church.
• The involvement of our church districts in the evangelization and mission activities that have taken place in recent times.

Please pray for:

• God’s comfort for the families and churches of two servants who died in February: Mrs. Esther Diau Kuvuna, the widowed pastor and president of the Federation of Protestant Women in Boma, who died of illness, and for Mrs. Clémentine Ndelo, the wife of the missionary committee coordinator and director of a group of singers of the church in Boma. Mrs. Ndelo died following a traffic accident.
• The deployment of two missionary families to the Mqongala mission field at the beginning of this month.
• Our “Vacation University” project that will train servants in pastoral care and evangelism. This project is the brainchild of the University of the Christian Alliance of DRC. It consists of bringing together servants of God such as pastors, evangelists, ministry leaders, etc., during summer vacations for practical training to raise their level in the exercise of their ministries. These courses are given by professors from the university. This project has been in the pipeline for a long time, and we want to put it into practice this year.
• The preparations for the AWF Quadrennial Convocation to be held in Kinshasa in 2025. May the Lord guide the team working on it in collaboration with the AWF office.
• The retreat for pastors and their wives in July.
• Peace in our country. The war in the east is creating tensions and unrest that threaten international relations.

CONGO (BRAZZAVILLE)
Please pray for:

• The Lord’s servants and their families who are ill: Rev. Albert Bilongo, the president of the national church, who is currently in the hospital; Pastor Antoine Loudi Ossama, who is in charge of the Mossendjo church; and for many others. Pray that the Lord will grant them a speedy recovery.
• God to send young workers into his harvest to plant new churches.
• The Holy Spirit to grant us the ability to fulfill the resolutions and recommendations for the smooth running of the church that were made during the Board of Directors meeting in Pointe-Noire on January 27.

BURKINA FASO
Praise God for:

• The successful National Council of presidents and heads of departments, February 17.

Please pray for:

• Our national evangelism team, whose annual program runs from February to April. Pray also for all those who work in this evangelization ministry. In light of the insecurity in our country, may God watch over them and favorably dispose the hearts of the unreached people so that all Burkina Faso may be won to Christ.
• Our National Church’s convention, March 25-29 in Ouagadougou. May all the activities and decisions be led by the Holy Spirit.

GABON
For the past three years, the Alliance Church in Gabon has been engaged in a vast enterprise involving several church development projects. Some of these projects are already up and running, while others are still to begin.

Praise God for:

• All those who have been praying, advising and effectively participating in the implementation of these projects.
• The “Elohim Services” intercity ground transport company that is already in operation.
• The Alliance’s Agricultural University, which is now a reality.

Please pray for:

• The mobilization that is under way as part of the church’s investment projects to continue to produce real, concrete results.
• The implementation of the “Elohim Radio/TV” project. Pray that this radio and TV ministry may be a powerful vehicle for proclaiming the gospel and for winning and impacting the nation.
• The Lord to raise workers in this media field to promote the proclamation of Christian values – workers who distinguish themselves by the quality of their broadcasts and by their respect for professional and ethical standards in the treatment of information.

MALI
Praise God for:

• The smooth running of the national church’s General Assembly, February 28-March 2 in Koutiala.

Please pray for:

• God to use the country’s current situation to give us a great opening to the gospel and for a good harvest of lost souls for Christ.
• Our headquarters construction project. May the Lord raise faithful Christians to give generously.
• The national evangelization team to carry out its action plan with faith.
• The inter-Malian dialogue to make social cohesion and peace a reality. It is a reconciliation dialogue between the Malian people to avoid revenge and their refusal to accept each other. The Head of State has therefore set up meetings at all levels for a return to peace.

ANGOLA
Praise God for:

• The successful celebration of the national church’s 139th anniversary. It was attended by pastors and representatives of sister churches, as well as by traditional and government entities.

Please pray for:

• The purchase of a plot of land for the church in Luanda.
• The pastors and their wives who will be visiting Alliance churches across the country, March 25 to 31. This “exchange” of pastors during Easter week is a tradition of the Alliance Church of Angola.

BENIN
Praise God for:

• The installation ceremony of the 1st president of the Alliance church of Benin, February 17 in Cotonou. Pray for God’s guidance, wisdom, and discernment for President David Sessou and for the national church’s Board of Directors.

AWF Prayers – February 2024

February 21, 2024

AWF CLA (LATIN AMERICA) REGION

ARGENTINA
Please pray for:

• The beginning of the school year of the Buenos Aires Bible Institute. Pray for the staff, the faculty and students.
• The “In the Arms of the Father” Summit of the Living the Bible Christian Education, March 2, organized by Publicaciones Alianza (Alliance Publications). It will be offered in person and online for all Latin America.
• Our workers in the mission field: Central Asia, Italy, Spain, Croatia, Hungary, and England.
• The economic situation of the country. May it be a time in which we, as Christ’s Church, experience the supernatural and superabundant provision of our Father.

HAITI
Please pray for:

• Our evangelistic crusade week, March 17-24. May it be a time of salvation and blessing for the people of Bahon.
• Provision of a plot of land in Leogane and another one in Tru Du Nord for the construction of church buildings in both cities.
• Wisdom for the Alliance Committee. May they fulfill the work that God has placed in their hands.
• Our country. Haiti’s problems are increasing, bringing insecurity and fear for the whole society. Pray for peace and for God’s guidance and provision during this difficult time.

EL SALVADOR
Praise God for:

• The strategic alliance of our Apopa C&MA church with the NGO Vínculo de Amor (Bond of Love), which will provide food and nutritional assistance to the children of the Sabatino Children’s Canteen program.

Please pray for:

• Our cell and small group work in the communities. Pray that these groups would multiply, and that God would raise new leaders to disciple the new believers.
• God to strengthen and empower us in our missionary work. We want to send people to preach the gospel to the least reached countries.
• The Lord’s guidance for us to open a new church within the next five years in El Salvador.

COLOMBIA
Praise God for:

• His care and protection for the pastoral families and churches throughout the Pacific region that have been in the midst of conflict since 2023.
• The new missionary fields that were opened in the Pacific region.

Please pray for:

• The different Regional Assemblies that are being held in February. They are a prelude to the National Assembly to be held March 21-23 at Camp Ebenezer in Circasia, Quindío.
• Our A.B. Simpson Intercultural Training Center. Pray for the finances for the adaptations that this place requires. Pray, too, for wisdom and guidance for the teachers, and that each student can be successfully trained.

VENEZUELA
Praise God for:

• His faithfulness and mercy, which allows us to proclaim the good news and serve the community of Los Guayos in Carabobo State.

Please pray for:

• Committed servants and for the provision of audiovisual equipment, chairs, computers, microphones, cables, etc., for the new work in Los Guayos in Carabobo State.
• God’s guidance and direction – and for two new places where the Belen C&MA (Carabobo State) and the Cartanal C&MA (Miranda State) can congregate.
• Health, guidance, wisdom and revelation for the pastoral body of the C&MA Venezuela.
• The financial needs of the churches in Venezuela. The exodus of brothers and sisters continues to affect the churches’ income and therefore their operational, administrative, and institutional commitments.
• Our country, Venezuela. We are in an electoral year with a serious political, social and economic crisis.

BRAZIL
Praise God for:

• The National Council at the end of January and the election of the new Board of Directors. Pray for the Lord’s wisdom and direction for the National Board.

Please pray for:

• God to raise the next generation of leaders, pastors and ministers who answer the call in Brazil and around the world.
• Our missionary projects in Portugal, Japan, Asia, Mozambique and Brazil. Pray for support and direction.
• Partnerships with other churches and ministries in Brazil that can reach the Brazilian people with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

BOLIVIA
Please pray for:

• The beginning of the new school year at the Alliance Bible Seminary of Bolivia. May the Lord put the desire to know him more in the hearts of these future pastors and missionaries. Pray also for their financial provision.
• The arrival of the pastor who will help in the planting of a new church in 2024.
• A piece of land for the church in Quillacollo.
• The new work in Cobija, Amazon. May the Lord continue to add more people to his work.
• The procedures before the government authorities to have the legal status of our entity.

URUGUAY
Please pray for:

• Our National Convention, March 23 in Rivera. Pray that it may be a time of fellowship, edification, and breakthrough.
• The National Women’s Gathering, March 25 and 26 in Rivera.
• God’s guidance and provision for our three new seminary graduates.
• The economic situation of several of our churches. Pray that the Lord our provider may supply their every need.

GUATEMALA
Praise God for:

• Membership growth in 2023 and infrastructure development in most churches.
• The General Assembly at the end of January, where a new National Board of Directors was elected.

Please pray for:

• A medium-term missionary project that includes sending a pastoral couple to Managua, Nicaragua.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Please pray for:

• God to open doors for two new works in the cities of Azua and Bonao.
• The Lord to raise new workers for the national church.
• Peace during the election of new government officials.

February 14, 2024

1) AWF NORTH AMERICA REGION

UNITED STATES
Please pray for:

• Missions mobilizers from Alliance churches across the United States. They recently met in Columbus, Ohio for Converge, a gathering of pastors, missions leaders and Alliance Missions advocates. This year’s theme was “Innovate.” It was a time to engage with Alliance leaders, collaborate with other missions leaders, and receive new information to help raise the level of passion for Alliance missions among U.S. congregations. Please pray that as the attendees return to their churches, they will be better equipped to increase engagement in missions.

CANADA
Praise God with:

• Foster and Ebby. They have received approval to relocate to a new country to serve the Mint people. Meanwhile, they are preparing documents for their visa applications. Pray for a smooth process and that they can obtain the necessary documents before their departure in March.
• Wade and Cara. They were able to visit Central Asia recently while still in Canada waiting on paperwork. The communities they saw were so thankful that they had visited, and for all the years of fellowship. Pray for God’s favor for the paperwork needed so they can return to the region again. Praise God that Cara led a trauma healing day for 13 national believing ladies. The Holy Spirit moved in visible ways to bring breakthroughs.
• The Japan Team for Alan and Joan Yin’s installation service. Pray for their transition to life and ministry among the Chinese Diaspora in Fukuoka, and for humility and love as they serve with their co-workers, Ken and Winnie.

Please pray for:

• For Jerome and Morgan, who are currently in Canada, for quick returns on their visas and for them to be granted long-term visas. Pray for their boys as they continue school while in Canada, keeping up with their classes and schoolwork while half a world away. And pray for renewed interest in digital mentoring as they share with churches how Canadians can get involved with missions work in South Asia.
• Kaura-lea and Chris Codding as they have concluded their work in Thailand and are settling into Canada over the next few months. Pray for all the transitions ahead.

2) AWF APAC (ASIA PACIFIC) REGION

MYANMAR
Praise God for:

• His protection and guidance amid battles and hardship in 2023.

Please pray for:

• The Lord’s favor, spiritual blessings and protection for our District Conference in February, and our National Assembly, February 29-March 3, in Kalaymyo in the Sagaing Region of Upper Myanmar. About 70 delegates, including pastors and missionaries, are planning to attend. Nationwide, the civil war is getting worse, and transportation and communication are not as safe as before. Also, everything is becoming more expensive.
• Our missionaries in Lower Myanmar. Pray for their safety and fruitfulness in ministry. The military regime is forcefully trying to “collect” (arrest illegally) civilians to fight for them.

TAIWAN
Please pray for:

• Pastor Yeah, our new general assistant director. Pray for God’s guidance and wisdom as he takes on multiple responsibilities in planning and coordination.
• Our church in the Sanxia District. They have no pastor, and the church is experiencing great financial difficulties.

February 7, 2024

1) AWF CLA (LATIN AMERICA) REGION

CHILE
Please pray for:

• The families who have been affected by the forest fires, losing their homes and properties. Pray especially for those who have suffered the death of their loved ones. Pray also for a young couple from the C&MA of Viña del Mar who lost their home.
• God to work in our nation. May this be an awakening back to faith in Jesus Christ.
• The Lord to encourage his Church to be an instrument of peace and spiritual support, so that many will be reached with the gospel.

2) AWF AFRICA REGION

ANGOLA
Please pray for:

• God’s comfort for Pastor Poba and his family. His 7-year-old daughter died recently after undergoing several medical interventions.
• The 139th anniversary of our national church. The celebration will be held at Necuto church on February 18. Pray for God’s protection for all those who will participate. The celebration is in honor of the date the church was founded. It marks the arrival of the first missionaries in the region of Cabinda, Angola, February 4, 1885.
• The anniversary of the Christian Association of Alliance Women in Angola (ACMAA), March 8 at the Mission Center in Soyo. The Alliance churches of the two Congos will also take part in this celebration. Pray for God’s protection for all the participants. ACMAA is celebrating 110 years since the baptism of the first woman, Maria Mundo, in the Mboca Mission on March 8, 1914.
• The mobilization of our church members to evangelize remote areas.
• A true conversion of the church to a healthy spiritual life, especially the commitment of young people to the Lord’s work.

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (DRC)
Praise God for:

• The second mandate of Rev. Marcel Bunda, the president of the C&MA of the DRC, and for the Management Committee. They are taking bold steps to move the church forward in mission and infrastructure development.

Please pray for:

• Our workers in Guinea as they face a shortfall in support due to the unavailability of funds from partners. May the Lord open the way for their financial provision.
• The many young people God is calling, while the Management Committee is facing a crisis of young leaders in economically weak areas.
• God’s comfort for the families of Rev. Thomas Mavungu Nzita and Rev. Festis Ndombolo Bindele of Boma District 1. Pray also for God’s comfort for the family of Professor André Masiala-ma-Solo of Kinshasa. All three men died of illnesses.
• Our workers’ support program to be embraced by all church districts.

GABON
Praise God for:

• The National Prayer Conference, December 13-15, 2023, under the theme “The Restoration of all Things for the Salvation of Souls and the Political and Economic Life of the Country.”
• The National Evangelization Campaign, December 18-24, 2023, throughout the country, under the leadership of President André Binet.

Please pray for:

• The people who put their faith in Jesus Christ during the National Evangelistic Campaign to remain in the Lord and to be well cared for in the Alliance churches.
• A successful trip by members of the National Board and Missions Department to the various mission fields of Benin, Togo and Ghana, February 13-March 4. The new national president of the Alliance in Benin will be installed in Cotonou. A missionary consultation will be held in Lomé with the Alliance church of Togo. And a new Alliance site will be dedicated in Accra, Ghana.
• The resolution of the political crisis at the national level so that peace may be preserved in Gabon.

SUDANESE ALLIANCE CHURCH (DIASPORA)
Praise God for:

• The good progress of our new AWF Women’s Group as they study our newly produced Scriptures in their mother tongue and pray for the AWF prayer requests.
• The launch of The Living God Bible study book by Paul David Washer. It brought lively and important discussions with our men and fit well with the focus of the day: Fixing our eyes on Jesus (Hebrews 12:2).

Please pray for:

• God’s protection from spiritual attacks upon our church. We have begun to pray John 17 daily among our six outreach fellowships. We need the perfect unity Jesus spoke of.
• All obstacles to be overcome as the newly translated Gospel of John is made into a film script and recorded in the mother tongue of our people. Please pray for a technician, timing template and funding.
• Two of our granddaughters. Two-year-old Sarah is in the hospital in South Korea with a stomach infection. And Hannah needs the Lord’s compassionate touch.
• Family, especially new wives for two of our men needing to cross the border into our country and city. This will build more Christian families.

BURKINA FASO
Praise God for:

• The centennial celebration of the C&MA of Burkina Faso in November 2023. It was a wonderful time of worship and fellowship.
• The inauguration of the new national office building during the centennial celebrations.

Please pray for:

• The Holy Spirit’s guidance at our National Board of Directors meeting, February 17.
• Peace for our country, and that internally displaced people can return to their villages.

LIBERIA
Please pray for:

• The complete healing of Pastor Joseph W. Karbowhen, the treasurer of the Alliance of Liberia. He broke his legs in three places in an accident in September 2023.
• Spiritual and physical growth of the church in Liberia.
• God’s guidance and wisdom for the newly constituted government of Liberia.

COTE D’IVOIRE
Praise God for:

• The success of the General Meeting of the Church Women’s Association of the C&MA of Cote d’Ivoire (AFECMACI), and the renewal of the president’s term.
• The annual meeting of Alliance pastors, missionaries, evangelists, and chaplains, in Divo, January 12-15.
• The successful launch of preparations for the national church’s centennial in 2030, and the mobilization of the whole church.

Please pray for:

• The implementation of the 2024 Operational Action Plan, drawn up by the National Executive Board.

AWF Prayers – January 2024

January 24, 2024

AWF EMERALD (EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST) REGION
Praise God for:

• The joy and fellowship that the AWF EMERALD Regional Coordinating Committee (RCC) experienced during their in-person meeting in the Netherlands to plan activities in the region for 2024.
• The positive and encouraging meeting that the AWF EMERALD RCC had with Unie-ABC during their time in the Netherlands.
• The national Alliance churches of the EMERALD, CLA and North America regions that are supporting the Alliance Fellowship initiative in Italy being led by the EMERALD Region.

JORDAN
Please pray that:

• The Jordanian church will take her position in these difficult times and share the message of salvation in Jesus with those who are hurting.
• God would revive the economy in Jordan, and that poverty would decrease.
• The unemployment rate would decrease. Many are not finding jobs in these difficult days.

LEBANON
Praise God for:

• The Christian Alliance Institute of Theology (CAIT) that has faithfully produced more than 80 graduates over the years and is now running a successful online program.

Please pray that:

• God will provide pastors for the churches that do not currently have a pastor. Pray that God will call and prepare new church leaders.

CAMA ZENDING – NETHERLANDS
Praise God that:

• We were able to end the year 2023 with good results.
• We could send a large amount of money to Morocco for relief after the earthquake.

Please pray for:

• The CAMA Zending workers serving in, or close to, warzones. Pray for courage, wisdom and fruitfulness.
• The brave missionaries in the north of India who have the opportunity to plant churches despite major opposition and persecution.
• The church in Senegal where a Soul Care conference will be held. Pray that the Holy Spirit will prepare the hearts of people who will come.

NETHERLANDS
Please pray for:

• Unity after we completed the merger of CAMA Zending and Baptist churches.
• The younger generations to find their way to Jesus and local churches in a secularized society.
• Mission partner projects where Dutch churches partner with church planters elsewhere (e.g. in Azerbaijan).
• Our seminary students and teachers to grow in God’s knowledge and discipleship to lead our churches.

ITALY
Praise God for:

• The work that he is doing in people’s hearts to bring healing and reconciliation through fellowship and love that only comes from Jesus.

Please pray for:

• Wisdom and guidance as the AWF leadership seeks to encourage and foster fellowship among all Alliance associated workers and leaders in Italy, and Alliance leaders connected to Italy.
• The next Alliance fellowship meeting for associated Alliance workers in Italy that will take place in Bologna on February 10.

SPAIN
Praise God for:

• The discipleship in the diaspora teams in Spain. One convert was recently baptized.

Please pray for:

• Those who attend the faith gatherings of each of the five diaspora teams in Spain. Pray for “Adam” and his faith journey. He has had lots of exposure to believers and the message over the holidays. Pray that he would see the truth.
• The diaspora team in Salt (Girona) that is actively looking for a facility to rent as a place of encounter and ministry. Pray for God´s clear leading and open door.
• Alba, the Spanish missionary to Mexico who returns to her Bible translation work on Tuesday after a month in Spain. She is making great progress with the language and its written form. God has blessed Alba with men and women of peace who help and protect her.

BULGARIA
Praise God for:

• The Lovel family. They provided training on spiritual gifts so that now almost all the members of the church in Burgas serve with their gifts.

Please pray that:

• God will provide the necessary resources for the church to thrive and reach the unreached people in their community.

FRANCE
Praise God for:

• The provision of new pastors for Alliance churches in the Paris and Toulouse areas.

Please pray that:

• God will open doors for the French authorities to grant visas so that the new pastor of the Alliance church in Boulogne-Billancourt can be united with his wife and daughter in France.

ALLIANCE CHURCH OF ALL NATIONS (CAN) NETWORK
Praise God for:

• The Alliance Manchester (TAM), a church that is an intercultural, Jesus-centered family, sharing life together, and sharing his life with others. It is a home to families, a hub for students and a shelter for refugees where the culture of Jesus reigns.

Please pray for:

• The Alliance CAN Network to grow as God opens doors for Alliance CAN churches throughout the EMERALD region that bring together people from all nations and cultures into loving relationships, united in Christ, transformed by him to impact all the nations and peoples of the world.

ALLIANCE DIASPORA MINISTRIES
Praise God for:

• The Giving Tree Coffee House which is building bridges and bringing hope to the unreached in Manchester, UK.

Please pray:

• For the new European wide digital media project bringing the good news to North Africans in Europe and connecting them to other believers and a discipleship movement. This digital-to-offline strategy is key to reaching North African youth in Europe and equipping them as reproducible disciple makers as they return to North Africa.
• That God will provide a missional cafe manager for the Giving Tree Coffee House in Manchester.
• For more disciple makers to join the project and the church to multiply in the city of Manchester.

AFRICAN ALLIANCE DIASPORA
Praise God for:

• The African Alliance Diaspora Church in Dijon, France that has joined the Alliance family in France and now finally has access to a place of worship due to the support of the French Alliance church.

ALLIANCE TRAINING
Please pray for:

• The plans of the AWF International Commission of Theological Education (ICTE) to develop an Alliance Identity and Theology Training Conference for national churches in the EMERALD Region.

January 17, 2024

AWF CLA (LATIN AMERICA) REGION
Please pray for:

• The Missions Training of the CLA Region, January 23-26 in Lima, Peru. Pray for protection and provision for the 200 participants and speakers.

ECUADOR
Please pray for:

• Peace for our country. The internal conflict due to drug trafficking groups in recent years has led to a high rate of violence in the streets throughout the country, and today the national security team is confronting those groups.
• Our national president, Daniel Noboa. May he find in Jesus Christ salvation and guidance to make the right decisions for the welfare of the country.
• Safety for our pastors in church services and evangelization throughout the country.
• Our National Church Assembly, February 22-24 in Quito. Pray for Rev. David Muthre and those organizing the meeting.
• The country’s economic situation, especially for small entrepreneurial businesses, some of which have had to close due to extortion.

COLOMBIA
Please pray for:

• Two of our workers who are leaving this month to serve the Muslim community in North Africa. Pray that the entire migratory process can take place with complete normality.
• Provision and support for our pastors and missionaries inside Colombia and abroad.
• The National Prayer and Fasting Retreat, to be held February 2-4 at our Ebenezer Camp. Pray that our pastors may be sensitive to God’s voice and direction in 2024.

ARGENTINA
Please pray for:

• Renewal and strength of the pastoral families during this summer vacation.
• Financial provision and spiritual support for each of our missionaries and their families in the field.
• The complex economic situation and social climate in our country. Pray that we as a church will be a voice of hope and light in the darkness.

BRAZIL
Praise God:

• That we managed to pay off a large part of the debt we had with the missionaries. We still need to sell one property to complete this.
• The people reached and transformed by the gospel during 2023. Pray for the disciples who started in ministry in 2023.

Please pray for:

• The National Council of the C&MA Brazil, January 29-Fabruary 1, and the election of the National Board. Pray also for God’s wisdom and guidance during the meetings and for fellowship.
• Pastors and ministers to be models for their churches of how to follow Jesus Christ.
• More young people and seminar students to answer God’s call in their lives.
• The project of uniting the Brazilian C&MA churches to reach and impact the cities where the Alliance has ministries. Pray that new workers in local churches and new church planters in the country will be trained and equipped. Pray for the marriages and families of pastors and church leaders. Pray for new partnerships with other churches and denominations on how to saturate the cities and work together in the Kingdom of God.

CHILE
Praise God for:

• The baptisms and the camps for children and teenagers that our churches have been doing since the beginning of this new year. The church has been mobilized this summer.
• God’s provision to support the projects of the local churches, foreign missions, and various ministries.

Please pray for:

• Our annual sessions, the General Board of the Church, and the National Convention of the Women’s Union. The latter two will elect their new officers for the 2024-2026 term.

URUGUAY
Please pray for:

• Physical healing for pastors and pastors’ wives who are going through challenging times.
• The Lord to raise up new pastors to answer his call. We continue to have churches without pastors.
• The missionary passion that continues to be awakened in the country so we can start new churches.

VENEZUELA
Praise God for:

• His love and faithfulness amid hardship.

Please pray for:

• The Cartanal church. Pray for their restoration, spiritual life, guidance, direction, and wisdom for leadership. May the Lord strengthen them as they go through the loss of Sister Caromoto in a recent church activity. She was a founding member and part of the pastoral team.
• Guidance, direction, wisdom and overall health for the pastoral body and the National Board of Directors.
• The new work in Los Guayos. Pray for committed leaders, and that we can reach that community for Christ.
• The national economic situation that is affecting churches and pastoral families.

HAITI
Please pray for:

• The celebration of the 25th anniversary of the national church this month. Pray for God to be glorified on this day and his people to be blessed.
• The congregations of Tomasique and Henche. They have already acquired land, but we need the resources to build their churches.
• The mother church in Ouanaminthe working within the church. Pray that everything can be completed successfully.
• Wisdom for pastors and leaders. May God guide us in all that we do.

January 10, 2024

AWF NORTH AMERICA REGION

UNITED STATES
Please pray for:

• S.-sent international workers who have now returned to their homes in the Holy Land. Pray for their safety and for God to use them during this tenuous time. They are seeing many opportunities to help displaced Israelis and Palestinians, many of whom have become more open to the gospel. Pray also for the safety of our workers’ children and for life to return to normal as much as possible, given present realities.
• Project ReImagine, the vehicle for fueling One Alliance Place, a 14-acre mixed-use development in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. It will house the U.S. Alliance National Office, offer a welcoming place for the community to gather, and serve as a model for changing the posture of church engagement in society. Pray that God will continue to provide the funds needed for major construction expenditures in the months ahead.

CANADA
Please pray for:

• Indigenous Voices. It is a New Venture that acts as a catalyst for the encouragement of individuals and existing churches. This online expression of ministry, dedicated to indigenous content, aims to engage communities in remote locations and be a source of hope. Pray for healing in indigenous communities in Canada, and for reconciliation. May Canadian church leaders recognize the importance of a right relationship and reconciliation with indigenous peoples as part of the ongoing story of the church in Canada.
• Joseph and Paula as they face many challenges in preparing to depart for the field next summer. Paula’s dad had a stroke and has now been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Neither of Paula’s parents are believers. Also, the leader of their sending agency has severe health issues. Ask for salvation, healing, peace, comfort, wisdom, and direction as they walk through these challenges and for the Lord to make the path forward clear for them.
• Wade and Cara, who are waiting in Canada for visas and paperwork to return to Central Asia. Pray for favor and patience as they sit in the unknown. Pray for their business in Central Asia and the man who manages it.
• Katzaire Zee, who was hired as a fully funded international worker for ministry in Japan. Pray for her long-term visa application, which will be submitted this month. Pray for favor and God’s perfect timing of its process and approval. The team is hoping that she will arrive in Japan in March 2024.
• Gary and Sharon Howell. They heard a report of a man from an unreached people group in Senegal who has received an outpouring of the Holy Spirit. He was previously lukewarm in his faith and confused about his convictions but has now renewed his faith and commitment to Christ with zeal. Pray for this man as he pursues intentional discipleship from a believer in his own people group.

AWF Prayers – December 2023

December 20, 2023

AWF EMERALD (EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST) REGION
Please pray for:

• The Alliance churches in the region grappling with the impact of the war in the Holy Land. Pray that God will give wisdom to the church leadership. Satan is trying to gain control and take many souls with him. Our role as a church is to break all the plans and oppressions of Satan over the Holy Land.
• The AWF EMERALD Regional Coordinating Committee that will be meeting in the Netherlands January 18-20, 2024. Pray that any travel difficulties will be overcome, and that God will give the committee wisdom as they plan activities in the region for 2024.

JORDAN
Please pray for:

• God’s protection for Jordan from the consequences of the Mideast war.
• God to bring peace to Jordan and the whole area this Christmas. May our people encounter the Prince of Peace during this blessed season and may the church be able to help the needy families.
• The churches’ services during Christmas. Pray for new opportunities to share the good news of Jesus Christ.

CAMA ZENDING – NETHERLANDS
Praise God for:

• The CAMA Zending office team, which is finally at full strength. All vacancies have been filled and we look forward to the work we will get to do together.
• The many people who stop by our office to explore being sent out as missionaries. This is an amazing blessing.
• The successful efforts at finalizing our 2022 annual accounts, and approval of those accounts by the auditor. This was a difficult task due to the long-term illness of our accountant, the only person who knows everything about our finances. Despite our lack of knowledge and the ability to check things, we were blessed to be able to work hard to bring the project to an end.
• The Mission Partners project that is building relationships between Dutch churches and churches abroad under Arie Verduijn’s leadership. We are grateful that many churches are enthusiastic about this opportunity. New partnerships are being formed every month.

Please pray for:

• The 11 short-term mission trips that CAMA Zending is organizing for groups and individuals. This represents a lot of work, so please pray for good organization and good cooperation with the local churches.

FRANCE
Praise God for:

• The new pastors who have been called to serve in the Alliance churches in France. Pray that their installation will go well and that the churches will grow in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
• The partnerships that have been developed with CAMA Zending and the C&MA of Australia to support the French Alliance church planter couple who are establishing an underground church in a closed country in the sixth region.

Please pray for:

• The pastors who are retiring: that God will give them new ministries to continue serving the Alliance family in France.
• The French Alliance missionary, Amy, who is seeking God’s call on her life in a new season. Pray that God will open doors and speak to her during her vision trip to Japan.

AWF EMERALD MISSION MOBILIZATION
Praise God for:

• The successful participation in the African Regional Conference for Awana / Discovery Land Global in Nairobi, Kenya, and for the new connections that have been made to develop mission projects and a child discipleship ministry in Africa.

Please pray for:

• Renewed health for Brother Eoghan Cosgrave, the AWF EMERALD Mission Mobilizer, following medical issues that arose during his recent trips to Africa.

NETHERLANDS
Praise God for:

• The joyful celebrations of the successful merger of the ABC and the Unie churches that took place on November 18.
• The Iraqi Alliance church that was accepted as a member of Unie-ABC during the celebrations.

MACEDONIA
Praise God for:

• The church planted in Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. It has just celebrated its fifth anniversary. God has been faithful, and now we have outgrown the facility that we started with.

Please pray for:

• The provision of a new facility. We currently are renting a small building on the edge of the city, and we want to move toward the urban part of town. We need guidance from the Lord concerning the location, and partners helping us in this step of faith.

ITALY
Praise God for:

• The Ancona Alliance church that just celebrated its 13th anniversary due to God’s faithfulness through the years. May God continue to bless this ministry and give strength and wisdom to the pastoral couple, Mario and Alejandra Pereyra, and provide for their needs.
• The 10th anniversary of the Porto de Recanati Alliance church. Pray that God will continue to bless and use this church and give strength and wisdom to the pastoral couple, Biagio and Filomena Matarese.

SPAIN
Praise God for:

• The LIFE International School that is outgrowing its current location. Because of this, the school has delayed enrolment for prospective students. Pray that God will give the Board of Directors wisdom as their members discern the next steps for the facility – either expanding the current building, or, if God would supply, buying land and building a larger facility.

ALLIANCE TRAINING – INFORMA (SPAIN)
Praise God for:

• The great year that INFORMA (The Alliance Bible Institute in Spain) had in 2023. We launched the new Youth Ministry program, and we became part of the ECTE (European Council of Theological Education).

December 6, 2023

AWF CLA (LATIN AMERICA) REGION

CHILE
Praise God for:

• The students graduating from our seminary. We thank each family and church for their support. Please pray for these students so that many will hear the call of the Lord.

Please pray for:

• God’s guidance and wisdom in the election of new local and district leaders and deacons.
• The renewal of the Faith Promise, our missions offering. Pray for each church member who is committed to support our missionaries every year.
• The health of sister Soledad Regease and sister Zadia Arriagada, who have undergone heart surgery.
• Our retired pastors Javier Gallegos, Julio Maldonado, José Leiva, Hugo Ulloa, Domingo Mancilla, and others.
• The pastors who are being transferred, and others entering the pastoral ministry. May these changes be guided by the Lord in every detail.
• Our General Meeting in January 2024. May the blessing of gathering and planning for the future give us optimism and joy to belong to the body of Christ.

BRAZIL
Praise God for:

• His guidance, protection, and provision for Rev. Jeremy Warden, the president of the Brazilian Alliance, during his trips in October (CLA Conference – Peru) and November (Mission Leaders Meeting – Liberia). Praise God for fruitful connections with many of the Alliance family from other countries and good conversations about the work.
• Jeremy Warden’s visit to our missionaries in Portugal. It was a good opportunity to get to know them better and to dream and think about the future.

Please pray for:

• The mental, emotional, and spiritual health of church workers and families as we increasingly see people dealing with the consequences of these diseases.
• The missionaries who are looking for partners and supporters to meet their physical and ministerial needs.
• New missionaries, leaders, and pastors for our churches, projects, and executive boards of the denomination.
• New students to be trained and equipped for ministry in our theological seminary.
• The sale of an apartment that belongs to the denomination to pay off some of the church’s debts.

COLOMBIA
Praise God for:

• The more than 1,300 young people who participated in the regional Reconnection Youth Camps “Life in the Spirit”.
• The “Shine 2023” women’s national conference and the more than 800 women who attended.

Please pray for:

• A new generation of leaders to serve the Lord in their churches.
• God’s guidance as we renew our partnership with International Cooperating Ministries (ICM) for 2024.

ARGENTINA
Praise God for:

• His grace and provision that allowed us to meet the financial commitments with our missionaries.
• The closing of the school year at the Buenos Aires Bible Institute and this year’s graduates.

Please pray for:

• Our churches and ministries that are planning their work for 2024.
• Our country and the government change on December 10.

VENEZUELA
Praise God for:

• His kindness and care for the C&MA of Venezuela. Two of our churches have begun the process of acquiring a place where they can function.

Please pray for:

• Our national gathering of pastoral families in December.
• God to raise up new servants who will faithfully answer his call to pastoral ministry. We currently have three churches waiting for a senior pastor.
• Our FUNDALFA Foundation, so that we can finish the legalization process before the governmental entities. Pray also for the provision of the equipment and furniture needed for its operation.
• Our country. Pray for peace, unity, reconciliation, and provision for so many families in need.

URUGUAY
Please pray for:

• Healing and physical strength for pastors and their wives who are going through difficult situations.
• The pastors and missionaries’ retreat, December 7-9. May it be a time of edification and renewal.

HAITI
Please pray for:

• Our 25th anniversary campaign under the theme “Ebenezer, thus far the Lord has helped us.” The campaign will begin on January 7 and will end on Sunday, January 21, 2024, with the celebration of our anniversary.
• Good communication between the governments of Haiti and the Dominican Republic so that they can find a peaceful dialogue and reach an agreement in the midst of this crisis.

GUATEMALA
Please pray for:

• A new awakening in the heart of every member of the Alliance in Guatemala towards missions.
• The new generation of pastors in training.
• God’s provision for the construction of new church buildings.

BOLIVIA
Please pray for:

• The arrival of a pastor to start a new work in 2024.
• God’s guidance for our churches to focus on church planting and missions.
• Support to continue extending the Kingdom of God in Bolivia.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Please pray for:

• Our national church’s assembly, January 11-14, 2024.

AWF Prayers – November 2023

November 22, 2023

AWF AFRICA REGION

BURKINA FASO
Please pray for:

• The centennial celebrations of the Alliance of Burkina Faso, November 22-26, which will be attended by many of the country’s authorities. Pray that the Lord will reveal himself to many and that there will be conversions.
• Many children and young people to be reached with the gospel in Burkina.
• Peace to return to our country.

LIBERIA
Praise God for:

• The success of the AWF Global Network of Mission Leaders Meeting, November 5-8, and the AWF Africa Regional Conference, November 8-12, both in Monrovia. Participants returned to their respective countries safely.

Please pray for:

• The health of sister Esther B. Liberty, the wife of C&MA Liberia president Rev. Roosevelt Zarwulugbo Liberty.
• The health of Pastor Joseph W. Karbowhen, treasurer of the C&MA Liberia. He broke his legs in an accident on the Buchanan, Monrovia highway in September.
• Our country’s safety. Liberia’s run-off election was held on November 14, resulting in protests and violence.

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (DRC)
Praise God for:

• Our four missionaries in Guinea as the Lord shows himself in their ministry and in their lives in the way he uses them in his work.
• His provision and care so that our national church president, Rev. Marcel Bunda, and two delegates could attend the AWF Mission Leaders Meeting and the Africa Regional Conference in Liberia.
• The improvement in the health of Rev. Philippe Manzali Tsisi, the vice-president of our national church, following his serious illness and the treatment he received in Kinshasa.

Please pray for:

• Resources for our mission partners in Guinea so that they can continue doing their work.
• God’s comfort for the families of Rev. Simon Nzuzi Muila of the Moanda District, and Rev. Léonard Timvu Nsungu of the Nlemba District. Both men died last month.
• The Lord’s protection and guidance for our national church president, Rev. Marcel Bunda during his visit to Canada this month.
• Our Missions Month, and the missions fundraising activities taking place in all church districts.
• God to raise faithful servants to invest in the advancement of his Kingdom.
• Our country and the general election scheduled for December. Pray that these elections do not add to the difficulties of the people who are suffering from war in certain parts of the country. Pray that God will grant peace to our country.
• The many Christians who will be running for office in these elections. May God help them to make a difference by setting themselves apart from corruption and anti-Christian values.

ANGOLA
Praise God for:

• His protection and care for our churches that held successful regional assemblies in Mayombe, Cacongo, Ngoio and Luanda.

Please pray for:

• The Lord’s comfort for the families and churches of the deaconesses and deacons who died of illness.
• The groups that were created to organize the youth, women’s and men’s ministries of the Alliance of Angola.
• God to provide the funds to buy three plots of land to build new churches in Soyo, Cafunfo and Madombolo in the provinces of Cabinda, Lunda Norte and Zaire.

SUDANESE ALLIANCE CHURCH (DIASPORA)
Please pray for:

• The safe arrival of several family members and new wives for our single men traveling from danger in Sudan to our city.
• God to sovereignly protect our families back in Sudan as great evil is going on in the capital and in Darfur itself.
• The salvation of our people’s families and friends here and back in Sudan as they share the gospel.
• The successful and effective website building that is underway.
• A recording technician and funds for the new Gospel of John film we are doing with Campus Crusade of France.

GABON
Please pray for:

• The National Prayer Conference with the theme “The Restoration of All Things,” December 13-15. Pray that we will see a great mobilization of Alliance Christians in all 12 synod regions, with the involvement of church leaders.
• The National Evangelization Campaign, December 18-24. May hundreds of lost souls be saved in each region where the campaign will be held under the leadership of the national Alliance president, Rev. André Binet.
• The restoration of judicial power in Gabon in the face of growing corruption in the country. May former and newly promoted magistrates exercise their priesthood as ministers of God, filled with the fear of the Lord. Pray especially for Christian magistrates, that they may be filled with wisdom to render justice that pleases God.
• Gabon’s political transition. The recently announced transition timetable must be adhered to, so that the new presidential, legislative, and local elections scheduled for 2025 can be held in good conditions, and that the new authorities respect the laws in force.

November 15, 2023

AWF EMERALD (EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST) REGION

HOLY LAND
Praise God for:

• The believers in the Holy Land who are shining with the light of Jesus during these difficult times.

Please pray for:

• Peace in the region, and for the war to end quickly.
• Families who have lost loved ones. Pray that the Lord fills their hearts with comfort and peace.
• Believers across the land, that they have inner peace and be salt and light, and that all their financial and physical needs are met.
• Protection of believers on both sides. Pray for Arab believers and Messianic believers to find unity in Jesus rather than division.
• The Lord to lead many to know him, so that they may repent and be saved.

JORDAN
Please pray for:

• The Jordan church to be light and salt in this difficult time that our region is passing through.
• Our churches while they are sending financial aid to our church in Jerusalem to support the Gazan individuals and families who are stranded there.

AWF EMERALD MISSION MOBILIZATION
Praise God for:

• The gathering of the AWF Global Network of Mission Leaders in Liberia, November 5-8, on the theme of Partnership Building. Many clear testimonies and much great teaching was shared about removing culture barriers and avoiding the mistakes of the past to build Christ-centered partnerships that advance the Kingdom of God.

PORTUGAL
Please pray for:

• The visit of Rev. Jeremy Warden, the president of the C&MA of Brazil to the Brazilian Alliance missionaries in Portugal. Pray that it will be a time of fellowship, blessing and encouragement for the missionary families serving there.

FRANCE
Praise God for:

• The successful national pastors’ retreat that took place November 6-8.

Please pray for:

• The French Alliance couple who are planting an underground church in a closed country in the sixth region. Church planting in closed countries is never easy and demands a high price among families that answer the call to missions to share the good news with least-reached people groups.

SPAIN
Praise God for:

• The 5th successful Cross-Cultural Missions Conference, November 10-11, at the Barcelona Alliance Church with the motto “Hosanna to the Coming King, Let’s Finish the Task of Matthew 24:14!” Dr. Miguel Ángel Palomino and Rev. Tim Westergren were the keynote speakers at this annual event to stimulate the growing interest in missions and encourage those in our churches whom God has called to go across cultures with the gospel.

ALLIANCE TRAINING – INFORMA (SPAIN)
Praise God for:

• The beginning of the Diploma in Youth Leadership that we launched in September. Forty-eight students are enrolled in the program. This is a 12-module program on Youth Leadership.
• The great response to the conference “The Role of the Holy Spirit in the Church” given by Dr. Ernest Klassen from Canada. The conference is part of the activities that INFORMA is developing to offer theological reflection.

Please pray that:

• More students would attend the last three courses of the Bachelor of Theology program and two courses of the Diploma in Youth Leadership program.

November 8, 2023

AWF NORTH AMERICA REGION

CANADA
Praise God with:

• Foster and Ebby for the Thanksgiving/Mid-Autumn Family Night. It was a great time for their South Asian friends. Imam, an Indian Muslim, even said Jesus was the only prophet who had raised a man from the dead, and he wanted to be a follower of Christ. Pray for Imam and his wife Rachel to be willing to accept the Lord as the only savior.

Please pray for:

• Foster and Ebby as they are trying to help a Muslim friend, Alan, an international student with mental health problems. There is a community volunteer clinic that might be willing to offer help to Alan. Pray that he could get the needed counseling services and see improvement in his mental health. Alan has come to Bible-based Family Night the past four times. Pray that God’s words would speak comfort and truth to him.
• Bryan and Jessyka as they seek to engage and develop new friendships with “Y” people in Canada. Pray for wisdom as they navigate how deep to enter in as they wait for God’s leading on their next assignment or vocation.
• Gulf Arabs. Almost all the Gulf Arabs are followers of Islam except for approximately 300 known believers. Joshua Project also states that 78,000 Gulf Arabs are living in Canada, who are 98.1% Muslim. Pray for favor, opportunity, and influence for those working among the Gulf Arabs. Pray that they can share God’s love with them and for local disciples who are bold and courageous to make disciples. Pray for Gulf Arabs living in Canada to come to know Jesus.
• Children of International Workers who are struggling with having to spend holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas away from extended family who they miss. Pray for them during these special times of celebration when they may be feeling homesick. Pray for God to grant them meaningful celebrations with a loving community where they are living.

UNITED STATES
Please pray for:

• International Workers who have had to temporarily relocate away from areas of intense conflict in the Holy Land. Pray that the Holy Spirit will give them wisdom and discernment as to when to return to resume their vital ministries.
• Alliance Young Adults (AYA). It is a newly launched, deeper living, church-driven, young adult movement within the U.S. Alliance that seeks to create community among young people ages 18-30 and affirm that they belong and have a unique and meaningful purpose in the Body of Christ, and that Jesus is inviting them to go deeper with Him. AYA held its first conference on October 14 in Cleveland, Ohio, where attendees worshipped, forged friendships and enjoyed recreational activities together. They also experienced insightful teachings and honest dialogue on finding identity in Christ, spiritual gifts, spiritual disciplines, healing prayer, vocation and calling, navigating church culture, local and global outreach, and an interactive session with U.S. Alliance President John Stumbo. Please pray that this movement will continue to gain momentum among an age group that has increasingly drifted away from the church.
• Church Planting. Several Alliance Districts are launching major church planting initiatives throughout 2023 and 2024. Many of these church plants will be among ignored and disenfranchised people who have not yet experienced the loving embrace of Jesus. Please pray for the training and equipping of new and future multicultural church planters. Pray also for existing Alliance churches that are partnering in church planting efforts through prayer, financial support and offering members of their congregations to serve as core teams for nearby church plants.

November 1, 2023

AWF CLA (LATIN AMERICA) REGION

CHILE
Praise God for:

• The construction of classrooms to replace the school that was burned down in the terrorist attacks. The new classrooms will provide an immediate solution for this rural school, which is located in the Mapuche territory.
• One of our social aid foundations, “Semejantes.” It has delivered hundreds of wheelchairs, with the support of the Joni & Friends organization.
• Several of our churches which are celebrating more than 100 years of existence.
• The public recognition of the 125th anniversary of the C&MA of Chile by the Congress of the Republic.

Please pray for:

• The recovery of pastors and pastors’ wives who are undergoing medical treatment, waiting on the Lord’s perfect will.
• Our missionary team abroad. May the Lord supply their various needs.
• The churches that are in areas with difficult access. Pray that the Lord would raise up new servants for these congregations.
• Our country. These are critical times for our national identity. We are threatened by ideologies alien to the ideals that for decades we have held. Pray for peace and reconciliation.

BRAZIL
Praise God for:

• The Youth Alliance Conference (CAJ) 2023 in October. The focus was on missions under the theme “All of Jesus for All the World.” We see the youth movement as the next generation of the church.

Please pray for:

• The return of the Tivane family – Daniel, Patrícia and their daughters – to the field in Mozambique. Pray that God will provide the financial resources they need for their visas and transition.
• The missionary families and the new stages in the project field in Portugal. Pray for the necessary resources.
• The new two-year term of the board of directors of the W. Tozer Theological Seminary. Pray for new students and for those who will graduate in 2024.
• The new mission candidates emerging in the International Sports Ministry. Pray for their resources and the beginning of the new stage of the project focusing on soccer.
• The project of uniting the Brazilian C&MA churches to reach and impact the cities where the Alliance has ministries. Pray that new workers in local churches and new church planter in the country will be trained and equipped. Pray for the marriages and families of pastors and church leaders. Pray for new partnerships with other churches and denominations on how to saturate the cities and work together in the Kingdom of God.

URUGUAY
Please pray for:

• God to raise up new pastors. We currently have four churches waiting for a senior pastor.
• More brothers and sisters to join the Alliance Theological Seminary of Uruguay (SETAU). The school has begun a new period of enrollment.

ARGENTINA
Please pray for:

• Support for the pastoral and missionary families in the field.
• The Annual Assembly of the Alliance Church on Saturday, November 11.
• The country’s election process and the transition to the new government.
• The economic situation of the country, which is experiencing a constant devaluation of the currency due to the inflationary process (140% in the last year). That is affecting the churches and the development of ministries.

COLOMBIA
Praise God for:

• The evangelism and discipleship work that was carried out during August and September through the “Pequeños Aliancistas” children’s ministry.

Please pray for:

• The various national events that will take place in the coming months:
  • The “Shine 2023” Alliance Women’s Conference in November.
  • The Pequeños Aliancistas Children’s Adventure Camp to take place simultaneously with the women’s conference in November.
• Public order in our country. Ask God to watch over the pastors and members of our churches.

PANAMA
Praise God for:

• The spirit of unity and fellowship in our churches; for God’s sustenance and guidance.

Please pray for:

• Church and ministerial leaders and work programs.
• The directors, professors, and students at the Spanish Bible Theological Institute.
• The 2024 planning for the churches, primarily the Hispanic church.
• Evangelistic outreach and discipleship in churches.
• The peace of Panama City during the riots and protests. May God place a hedge of protection around the population, the members of our church and the properties of the council.

HAITI
Please pray for:

• Children who have not been able to start the new school year. Pray that God will provide them with what they need.
• God’s guidance, discernment, and wisdom for the leaders of the national office in all they do.
• The leaders and those in charge of the country. May God open a channel of dialogue and communication between them and may the political and social situation improve.
• An opening of the borders of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. The closed borders have led to food shortages, a lack of work, and much chaos.

AWF Prayers – October 2023

October 25, 2023

AWF AFRICA REGION

BURKINA FASO
Please pray for:

• The centennial celebration of the Christian Alliance Church in Burkina Faso in November 2023.
• God’s protection for all those traveling to Burkina Faso for the centennial ceremony.
• The return of peace in our country and for displaced persons. Ask the Lord to strengthen their faith and provide for all their needs.

MALI
Praise God for:

• The successful centennial festivities attended by thousands of Christians in the San area.
• The safe and smooth running of youth camps in Zamana, Koutiala, N’torosso, Kimparana, Sikasso, Yorosso, Mankoina, Sanekuy and Tominian.

Please pray for:

• The centennial celebration of the C&MA of Mali in November 2023. Pray also for the safe journey of all those who will come to rejoice with us.
• Peace in our country.

CÔTE D’IVOIRE
Praise God for:

• The success of Family Week, October 9-15. On Saturday, October 14, the C&MA church of Cote d’Ivoire organized a parade to draw the nation’s attention to the dangers that Ivorian society faces if nothing is done to return to the biblical concept of the family.

Please pray for:

• A successful Mission Week, October 29-November 5.
• Us to be able to equip the Christian Alliance Radio and Television House.
• The development of the missionary field in Ghana.

LIBERIA
Please pray for:

• The health of Esther B. Liberty, the wife of the C&MA’s Liberian president. Esther is presently home recovering gradually.
• The C&MA Liberia, that will host two AWF conferences: the Global Network of Mission Leaders Meeting, November 5-7, and the Africa Regional Conference, November 8-13, both in Monrovia. Pray for God’s wisdom and strength for the committees as they meet regularly to plan for these events. Pray for visas and the finances for those who are to attend these conferences.
• Peace in Liberia after the general and presidential elections October 10.

October 11, 2023

AWF EMERALD (EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST) REGION

SPAIN
Praise God for:

• The fifth successful Cross-Cultural Missions Conference, with the theme “Hosanna to the Coming King, Let’s Do the Task!” It is based on Matthew 24:14.
• The small mission projects that continue to open in the north of Spain, where the evangelical presence is the lowest in this country. There are already two mission projects operating in the interior of Asturias. One is a small group starting in Vigo-Pontevedra and another small group is in Lalín in Galicia.
• The church in Husca, started on July 9. Pray that it continues to grow for the glory of God.

FRANCE
Please pray for:

• The churches that are appealing the refusal of the authorities to grant them charitable status following the implementation of new French legislation. Ask the Lord to remove any barriers and give these churches favor in the eyes of the authorities.
• The plans to roll out the dynamic children’s discipleship program “Discovery Land” among Alliance churches to reach the children of France and empower them to share the gospel.

ITALY
Praise God for:

• The encouraging Alliance fellowship meeting that took place in Bologna on September 2. Praise God for the work that he is doing in people’s hearts.

Please pray for:

• Wisdom and guidance as the AWF leadership plans more Alliance fellowship meetings and an Alliance Peacemaking conference seeks to encourage and foster fellowship among all Alliance associated workers and leaders in Italy.

NETHERLANDS
Praise God for:

• The successful merger of the ABC and Unie churches into one body. Pray that God will be glorified through the celebrations that are planned for November 18.

October 4, 2023

1) AWF APAC (ASIA PACIFIC) REGION

TAIWAN
Please pray for:

• The 70th Anniversary Thanksgiving Celebration, October 9.
• Our annual membership meeting, October 28. Pray for God’s guidance and wisdom for the election of the new members of the Board of Directors. Pray also for us to be able to finish the ministry and budget planning.
• The ministry seminar, March 27-29, 2024, where we will discuss church planting strategies.

VIETNAM (NORTH)
Praise God for:

• His blessings to the church in Northern Vietnam. In the first eight months of this year, 50 new churches were added. We also praise God for the Hanoi Bible Theological School, which has been in operation for 10 years, enrolling 220 people in six courses to equip them to serve God.

Please pray for:

• The Spiritual Enlightenment Council for 800 pastors and preachers, October 4-5.
• The Hanoi Bible College. They have purchased a new facility but are currently lacking $650,000 USD.

2) AWF NORTH AMERICA REGION

CANADA
Praise God for:

• The meaningful time Foster and Ebby had with their South Asian friends at the last family night when they read of Jesus’ encounter with the demon-possessed man. Their Muslim and Hindu friends read first-hand how powerful and compassionate Jesus is. May God continue to speak to their friends.

Please pray for:

• Local pediatricians to join Ian, our International Worker, at the hospital in Africa. He made two good connections at a medical conference. Pray for guidance and discernment for these two doctors who are considering joining the work.
• The Yezidi People from the Middle East. Around 1,500 Yezidi reside in Canada. They practice Yezidism, a monotheistic ethnic religion; only 0.25% would be considered Christian. Pray that the Yezidis would hunger for God and that Jesus would reveal himself to them. Pray for Bryan and Jessyka as they transition to working with the Yezidi people here in Canada. Pray for the initial building of trust and blessing as they develop relationships.

UNITED STATES
Please pray for:

• The long process of grieving that continues in the aftermath of the catastrophic wildfires on the island of Maui. Pray for Alliance chaplains in Hawaii as they continue their ministry to military and federal service members. Pray for continuous protection and wisdom on how to direct the chaplain response on Maui. Pray also for God’s grace and peace to sustain those feeling anguish, uncertainty, and loss. Ask the Lord to reveal himself as their Savior, Comforter, Helper, Provider, and Healer during this incredibly difficult time.
• A Deeper Life Academy intensive, October 9-13, in Vancouver, Washington. The purpose of this event is to gather ministry-minded men and women and reconnect them with the C&MA foundational conviction that the pursuit of the deeper life in Christ will lead to personal and community-wide spiritual awakening. Please cover this time in prayer for lasting spiritual impact among participants and community transformation.
• The now. Campaign. The U.S. Alliance has entered a two-year campaign called now., characterized by faith-filled risks and bold gospel advance as we trust God for:
  • One new international worker to be sent per week.
  • One new open door for Alliance Missions advance per year.
  • One new U.S. church plant per week.
  • One hundred million dollars raised per year to launch and sustain gospel presence.
  • The completion of the One Alliance Place site that will house the U.S. National Office and serve the greater Columbus, Ohio community and U.S. Alliance family.

Please pray for God’s abiding presence and provision to send new workers, open new doors globally, plant new churches, and raise needed resources.

AWF Prayers – September 2023

September 27, 2023

AWF CLA (LATIN AMERICA) REGION

HAITI
Haiti is experiencing an increase in violence caused by armed gangs in the capital, Port-au-Prince. These gangs have taken control of the city and have prevented the police and government from restoring order. The Alliance in Haiti has 36 churches, and three of them in the Port-au-Prince area have been affected by this situation, with two churches closing due to fear of violence. The third church suffered a fire that damaged part of the structure. Despite everything, churches seek to congregate in small cells and continue their evangelistic work.
Rev. Fils-Aime Idenaire, the president of the Alliance of Haiti, assures us that although the situation in the capital affects the entire country, the areas outside its boundaries, that is, the north and west, can operate and carry on their daily routines despite the problems they face as a country. In August, the church in Ouanaminthe held youth and women’s conferences with a massive response from both groups, and the participation of brothers and sisters from Puerto Rico. “We were surprised by the power of the ministry and impacted by the teaching. We want the next conferences to last not just three days, but the whole week,” said Pastor Fils-Aime.
Please pray for:

• The three C&MA churches that were destroyed in Port-au-Prince by the gangs. May God protect our brothers and sisters and provide what they need to continue the work.
• The brothers and sisters who have had to abandon their homes due to violence. Pray that they will find a safe place to stay, and for direction and peace amid the chaos.
• The pastors and church leaders. Pray that God will guide them in all that they do, but above all, that they may be able to fulfill their mission despite the difficulties.

VENEZUELA
Please pray for:

• The health of Rev. Natanael Gil, the president of the Venezuelan Alliance. He has suffered from spondylitis for a long time and for some time now he has had problems with his respiratory tract. Pray also for his wife Evelyn. After having COVID-19, she has been presenting several sequels, among them continuous and strong respiratory problems.
• God’s healing and for provision of medicine for pastors. Several of them have suffered from various illnesses. There is often a shortage of medicines, or they are very expensive.
• Financial provision of a new place to rent or own for the Bethlehem Alliance church. They have been meeting on a borrowed sports field.
• Legalization of the FUNDALFA Foundation, so that we can begin medical, dental, and educational assistance, as well as support for families, couples, and young people in the Los Guayos area.

EL SALVADOR
Praise God for:

• Our brothers and sisters from the Comunidad de Adoración (Worship Community) and the Apopa Alliance who recently participated in our first short-term mission as a national church. We mobilized members of both churches for four days to go and support evangelism and related activities in small evangelical congregations in the interior of the country.

Please pray for:

• The five-year plan of the national church, specifically the topic that refers to the missionary identity which we are challenging our churches to fulfill in the Great Commission.
• Our Sister Jeimy Vigil, leader of the Apopa C&MA church. She started her three-month cross-cultural missionary training this month at the Vision 800 Global Cross-Cultural Missionary Training School.

BOLIVIA
Praise God for:

• The National Youth Camp held in Quillacollo. May God raise up a new generation of pastors and missionaries.

Please pray for:

• The new work in Cobija, Pando, in the Bolivian Amazon. Ask God to strengthen his workers and give growth to his church.
• The National Women’s Gathering in November in Cochabamba.
• God to send workers to plant new churches in capital cities where there is not yet an Alliance church.

COLOMBIA
Please pray for:

• Our international worker “MLC” in North Africa. She is facing serious health problems. Pray for divine healing over her body and peace in her spirit as she faces this situation.
• The various national events that will take place in the coming months:
  • The “Acts 2023” Alliance Missions Conference in October.
  • The “Shine 2023” Alliance Women’s Conference in November.
  • The Pequeños Aliancistas Children’s Adventure Camp to take place simultaneously with the women’s conference in November.
  • The “Connected 2023” Alliance Youth Conference in December.

ECUADOR
Please pray for:

• Our Alliance district presidents. Ask God to strengthen them and give them wisdom to continue serving with love and compassion.
• The children in our churches. Pray for protection and that their parents may teach them in the knowledge of Christ.
• The Latin American Regional Conference and Symposium in October in Lima, Peru.

URUGUAY
Please pray for:

• Several churches that are without pastors. Pray for the Lord to raise workers to serve in these churches.
• God’s wisdom and guidance for the National Board of Directors in important decisions they must make in the coming months.

PERU
Please pray for:

• A new generation of young pastors, whose leadership will greatly influence the youth of our churches.
• A greater reach and implementation of the Bible Seminary to train new pastors in all regions of the country.
• Strength, wisdom, care, and good health for the pastoral families of our churches.
• God to bless the generational changes of pastors in the national church.

September 20, 2023

AWF AFRICA REGION

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (DRC)
Praise God for:

• The Regional Alliance Youth Conference in Boma, DRC, in We thank God for his protection and provision for the 388 participants from Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Mali, Guinea, Gabon, Angola, Congo-Brazzaville, and the DRC. Pray that these young people will put into practice what they learned during the conference and that God will use them to make a difference where they are.
• The successful visit of Rev. David Sessou, the president of the Benin Alliance church, who came to the DRC to share experiences in the mission. Praise God for his protection. Rev. Sessou was attacked and robbed while leaving his country.

Please pray for:

• God’s comfort and care for the families of Rev. Shadrack Konde Mbongo from Boma and Rev. Rudolphe Mfumu Ntoto from the Kinshasa Central District. Both died in August.
• Marcel Bunda, the president of the Alliance church of the DRC. He took a leave of absence after a long period of intense work. May God strengthen his health so that he can continue with the work to which God has called him.
• The Missions Conference with participants from all Alliance Church districts in the DRC, who are currently planning the mission activities for this year. May God guide them so that they work toward the advancement of missionary efforts where new fields are opening.

ANGOLA
Please pray for:

• The Regional Conferences that will take place in the regions of Maiombe, Ngoio, and Luanda in October.
• The beginning of the new school year this month. Pray for God’s protection for the students.
• Our country. Instability caused by disagreements among political parties is affecting the well-being of citizens. Pray also for the people affected by the increasing food crisis. Many consider the trash can a source of food to get through the day, and young people are inclined to crime, drugs, prostitution, etc., due to lack of employment. Ask God to help Angola get out of this crisis.
• The Maiombe region, in the north of Cabinda, where there is an invasion of elephants. The population is abandoning the villages because their crops are being destroyed.

MALI
Please pray for:

• God’s comfort for Pastor Jeremie Coulibaly, our former mission coordinator. His son died in an accident.
• Several Youth Camps that are being held this month. Pray for the spiritual needs and protection of our young people.
• The centennial celebration in the districts and in the capital Bamako, November 16-18.
• The Evangelical Christian Church. It is the only one that was able to send a missionary to the strongly Islamic city of Djenne.

BENIN
Please pray for:

• The necessary funds to build a Bible school where pastors will be trained.
• Financial provision to buy hectares in Djidja for agriculture.
• A car for us to go to the villages to do evangelism and missions with the aim of planting churches.

CÔTE D’IVOIRE
Please pray for:

• God’s guidance, wisdom, and protection for the family week which will take place in October.

September 6, 2023

AWF EMERALD (EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST) REGION

CAMA ZENDING – NETHERLANDS
Please pray for:

• Growth for a new church that has recently been planted in the Czech Republic.
• Our missionaries in West Africa who are dealing with difficult political situations.
• Our missionaries in South America who are planning to give agricultural farm training. Pray that it will be impactful, and that God’s love will become visible through that training.
• Provision and guidance for our missionaries in Spain.
• New connections in Portugal that will foster evangelism, church planting, and community work.

SPAIN
Praise God for:

• The zeal of believers to reach their family, friends, and neighbors for Christ in the mountain mining towns of Mieres and Sara in Asturias.

Please pray for:

• God to give the new Lighthouse of Hope Church in Mieres the joy of seeing others come to Christ, especially among the students who arrive this fall for the College of Engineering Mines and Energy.
• The two church plants in the towns of Mieres and Sara in Asturias. Pray for their economic and physical challenges to be met.
• The refreshment of the staff at LIFE International School as they begin the long and loving task of teaching children to learn in LIFE – Love, Integrity, Faith, and Excellence – in the new school year.
• Soravel and Johnny Llanos, the mission candidates from Puerto Rico who are participating in LIFE School. They are seeking God’s will to work in the administrative staff at LIFE in the future.

ALLIANCE TRAINING
Please pray for INFORMA, the Alliance Institute for Ministry Formation:

• The new Diploma on Youth Leadership program that we will start this month. Pray that many youth leaders will be interested in training in this important area of church life. Our first course will be “Pastoral Fundamentals of Youth.”
• The next A.B. Simpson Conference on “The Role of the Holy Spirit in the Church” by Dr. Ernie Klassen of Canada. The conference will be held in Barcelona, September 8-9.
• The two courses in Madrid and Barcelona this month: “Hermeneutics,” with Rev. Timothy Westergren, and “Theology III: The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit” with Dr. Ernie Klassen.

ITALY
Please pray for:

• Wisdom and guidance as the AWF leadership seeks to encourage and foster fellowship among all Alliance associated workers and leaders in and connected with Italy.

FRANCE
Please pray for:

• The new Alliance Women’s plan in France. It will be seeking to bring women together to pray and learn how to serve God.

HOLY LAND
Please pray for:

• Peace in the Holy Land.

AWF Prayers – August 2023

August 30, 2023

AWF APAC (ASIA PACIFIC) REGION
Please pray for:

• The APAC Regional Seminar on Relief and Development to be held in Bali, Indonesia, in October. Pray for the participants and leaders as we seek the Lord for cooperation, training, and opportunities.
• The AWF APAC Regional Conference we are planning for 2024. Next month, the Regional Coordination Committee will consider the host country and venue. We look forward to gathering as an Alliance family for this event.

NEW ZEALAND
Please pray for:

• Our Global Impact Week, September 9-16, with our special guests from the Philippines, the Lumawag family. Pray that our hearts will be in tune with God’s heart for missions and that our churches will be united in their desire to reach the lost locally and globally.
• The rebuilding and renovation that is underway at one of our main church buildings. It was badly damaged in a flood in January.

MYANMAR
Praise God for:

• His blessing, protection, and provision for the new church building of the Hmunțha Alliance, even amid conflict and war. May God bless this church in reaching the people of this community with his love.

Please pray for:

• The missionary work and church ministry in Myanmar. The country faces many difficulties – insecurity, battles and rumors of war, inflation, and an increase in unemployment – which cause robbery and other serious crimes. Pray for God to provide the needs of the Alliance in Myanmar so that they can continue to do his work and be salt and light in these times.

MONGOLIA
Please pray for:

• The Kingdom Leadership Training Center (Bible College). Pray that the professors, staff, and students may be well prepared for the new semester. Pray also that the students will grow and bear much fruit for God’s glory.
• The Mongolian Alliance Churches. They recently restructured their administration system, making changes to the division of work and leadership roles. Please pray that the Lord will help the national leadership be more united and led by the Spirit to govern the churches with wisdom, faith, and humility.
• The people who have been affected by the flood in our capital city in July. Many lost their homes and all their belongings. Pray that God may use Christian people, churches, and organizations to help those affected and to reach them with the gospel.

INDONESIA
The districts of Agandugume and Lambewi in Puncak Regency, Papua have experienced severe drought. Six people have died, and thousands have been affected by the lack of rainfall. All of them are members of our church. The drought has also affected the harvest.

Please pray for:

• God’s comfort for those who have lost loved ones and for all those affected by the drought.
• God to send rain and supply the need for food for the affected families.
• The church, so that they can help the people who are in need.

August 23, 2023

AWF NORTH AMERICA REGION

UNITED STATES
Please pray for:

• The Hispanic Leaders’ Retreat in Portland, Oregon, September 22-24. The event’s organizers write, “We are excited to invite our Hispanic leaders to our second annual retreat to connect, worship, and explore the area. We will also hear from Alliance Peacemaking about resolving conflicts within the church in a God-honoring way.”
• This year’s Missions Engagement. The theme is “now. to the hard places.” The U.S. Alliance joins other national church networks of the Alliance World Fellowship (AWF) in launching a gospel presence where none yet exists. Please pray for Alliance church and missions leaders as they engage their congregations more fully in our All of Jesus for All the World vision through the Missions Engagement campaign.
• Maui, Hawaii. The deadliest U.S. wildfires in more than a century started August 8 and spread rapidly, decimating the popular tourist destination of Lahaina. Although there are no Alliance churches on Maui, The Alliance has five chaplains in Hawaii either actively involved in relief efforts or ready to assist. “Continue to pray for our chaplains, first responders, authorities, and relief organizations as they provide practical aid and spiritual support,” says Kevin Pies, executive director for Alliance Chaplains Ministries. “Ask for wisdom, guidance in their decision-making, and renewed strength as they work long hours in the recovery process.” Pray also for access to resources and opportunities for rebuilding lives, homes, and communities. Intercede as well for those traumatized as they recover from injuries and loss. Above all, pray that survivors will find hope in Christ during this time of overwhelming need.

CANADA
Praise God with:

• Kent and Clara, International Workers (IWs) in the Middle East. They report that a man named Victory has returned to church with his wife for the first time since last fall. Struggling with alcohol, Victory had asked for prayer. As four gathered around him to pray, Victory felt a hand on his chest, looked up to see whose hand it was, and realized it was not a human hand but God’s. He left the prayer time radiant with the Lord’s touch.
• Foster and Ebby for the barbecue outreach event. A few new people joined, and the prayer session after dinner was a sweet time to pray over their Muslim and Hindu friends. May God reveal his miraculous power to their South Asian friends. Their team will meet to assess the event and decide on a future approach. Pray for unity and a fresh commitment to reach out to these people.

Please pray for:

• IWs Gary and Sharon as they return to Senegal after a home assignment. Pray for ease in the adjustment back and renewed vision for strategies and ministry among the Fula and the Wolof people.
• IWs Blake and Kathy Penson and for the Chilean couple directing the launch of the new cultural center project. This couple and the two missions candidates they mentor are gifted in finding creative ways to serve the immigrant population. Pray that many new doors of opportunity will open into people’s lives when this cultural center opens. Pray for wisdom for another Chilean couple as they prepare to set up a coffee shop at the cultural center.
• NorthWind Family Ministries as it seeks to come alongside Indigenous peoples in Northern Ontario. In 2020, New Ventures partnered with NorthWind to develop the NorthWind Gathering. This weekly meeting welcomes a diverse group of people from Thunder Bay’s downtown core and beyond for a community meal, devotional, and Bible study.
• IWs children who are adjusting to a new culture and language. Pray that the Lord would enable them to learn their new language with ease and that they would feel confident in communicating with others even while they are learning. Pray they will have a sense of belonging even when everything seems different.

August 16, 2023

AWF CLA (LATIN AMERICA) REGION

COLOMBIA
Please pray for:

• The Alliance Convention, August 17-20. May this be a time to exalt our God for the 100 years of the Alliance Church of Colombia and to enjoy the unity of our family.
• The deployment of two international workers in September. They will be serving Pakistani and Muslim communities.
• The various national events that will take place in the coming months:
  • The “Position Yourself 2023” Alliance Men’s Conference in September
  • The “Acts 2023” Alliance Missions Conference in October
  • The “Shine 2023” Alliance Women’s Conference in November
  • The Pequeños Aliancistas Children’s Adventure Camp to take place simultaneously with the women’s conference in November.

PERU
Please pray for:

• The leadership retreat of the churches of the Huánuco region, August 23-27.
• The work of the Peruvian missionaries in Europe.
• God’s strength and wisdom for the new national church’s leadership.
• The celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Lima Encounter with God movement in October.
• The political authorities of Peru. May the Lord pour wisdom upon them to make wise decisions for the benefit of the population.

VENEZUELA
Praise God for:

• The annual assembly at the end of July. It was a time of edification and unity of leadership.

Please pray for:

• Legalization of the FUNDALFA Foundation, so we can start medical, dental, and educational assistance, as well as support for families, couples, and young people in the Los Guayos area.
• Funds for sound equipment and chairs for the new church in Los Guayos.
• The reactivation of the national youth ministry.
• Health, financial provision, guidance, and wisdom for the pastors of the C&MA of Venezuela.

HAITI
Praise God for:

• The National Women’s Conference, August 4-6. We rejoice in the Lord for this blessed time.

Please pray for:

• The Alliance church that will be planted in the Bettie Ouanaminthe village in September. Pray that the people will have a thirst for God and open hearts to receive the gospel. Pray also for the Lord’s guidance and wisdom for the pastoral family who will lead this new work.
• The unity of the Alliance churches so that we can continue to strengthen the relationships between our leaders and pastors, and thus continue to spread the Kingdom of heaven.
• Children and young people who have received Christ to grow in God’s Word and in their faith. Pray also for those who have not yet been reached so that they can know Jesus.
• Our country. Haiti needs tools to overcome violence. Let us pray for peace and for direction for our leaders so that they may look to God for their decision-making.

PANAMA
Praise God for:

• The spirit of unity and fellowship among the churches in Panama.
• The new missionary couple who was sent to pastor and raise up new leaders among the second generation of Chinese in Panama.

Please pray for:

• The Cerro Viento Church. Seven brothers and sisters from the Chinese congregation are taking on the responsibility of pastoring this congregation. Pray for their commitment, courage, and spiritual wisdom.
• The Brisas del Golf Alliance. It is the only 100% Hispanic church in Panama. Pray for wisdom and guidance from the Holy Spirit for the missionary couple Miguel and Yngrid Grassals to continue pastoring the flock.
• The leaders and participants of the “Houses of Hope” small groups. May they grow in God’s Word and in unity. Pray also for the multiplication of small groups.
• The families of the church that must leave Panama. May God guide them, and may they be light wherever they go. Pray also for the Lord to give us wisdom to train new leaders.

CHILE
Praise God for:

• The brothers and sisters who have been baptized in recent weeks.
• His protection and care of our church families and buildings. They have not been affected by the recent natural disasters.

Please pray for:

• The health of pastors Luis Roa and Patricio Gómez and various brothers.
• The reconstruction of our school that was burned down in a violent attack. The students are now in temporary classrooms until they have a new building.
• The moral and financial situation which affects the life of the church in some way.

CUBA
Please pray for:

• The Summer Vacation Bible Schools that are taking place at our churches this month.
• The mission trips of our youth every weekend in August to encourage the most distant and least healthy churches.
• The tour to all our churches in September to encourage, train, and refocus the vision of healthy churches.
• New workers to plant churches, and the resources to train them.

ARGENTINA
Please pray for:

• Health and spiritual support for our pastors and missionaries.
• The pastoral retreat in the Patagonia region in September.
• The evangelistic programs of our churches.
• The beginning of the second semester of the Buenos Aires Bible Institute. Pray for the students, teachers, and staff.

GUATEMALA
Praise God for:

• The Alliance DNA seminars that have been held with pastors and church leaders.

Please pray for:

• God’s wisdom for the resolution of administrative conflicts in some churches in the interior of the country.
• Financial provision for our churches.

URUGUAY
Praise God for:

• Sending rain to our land after a severe drought. The supply of drinking water to the country’s capital has been restored.

Please pray for:

• God to raise up new pastors. We currently have four churches waiting for a senior pastor.

BOLIVIA
Please pray for:

• God to send missionaries and pastors to support the planting of churches in Bolivia.
• The National Women’s meeting in November.

August 9, 2023

AWF AFRICA REGION

NATIONAL ALLIANCE YOUTH CONFERENCE
Please pray for:

• The Alliance Youth Conference in Boma, DRC, August 14-20. The theme is “Influence Your World.” Pray for God’s protection and provision for the delegations from several African countries who will attend.

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (DRC)
Praise God for:

• The church synod in Boma, July 16-23, and the renewal of the National Office led by President Marcel Bunda Bunda and the members of the Management Committee. The conference went smoothly. A new administrative vice president and a new treasurer were elected. Pray for God’s wisdom and protection for the National Office to lead the church the next four years.
• The settling of two missionary couples in Guinea-Conakry. They were sent by the national church last month.

Please pray for:

• God’s comfort for the families of two delegates who died during the synod: Rév. Crépin Luzolo of Kinshasa and Doctor Becken Bilendo of Kinkonzi.
• The Lord’s servants who are of retirement age but continue to work. May God provide for their retirement.
• The project to open a university that will allow us to train servants throughout the church.
• The Democratic Republic of Congo. The country is facing insecurity and massive inflation. Pray also for the general elections scheduled for the end of this year.

LIBERIA
Please pray for:

• The health of Esther Liberty, the wife of the president of C&MA Liberia. She was recently admitted to the hospital for a week but is now recovering gradually.
• The C&MA Liberia, which will host two AWF conferences this year: the Global Network of Mission Leaders Meeting, November 5-7, and the Africa Regional Conference, November 8-12 in Monrovia. Pray for God’s wisdom and strength for the committees as they meet regularly to plan for these events. Pray for visas and financial provisions for attendees.
• Peace in Liberia as the country prepares for its October 10 general and presidential elections.

ANGOLA
Praise God for:

• For the trip of Robert Sanou and Adama Soma to Angola. They were sent by the AWF to train the church in the principles of Farming God’s Way.

Please pray for:

• The Alliance church in Angola to be strong and inspired in its mission to bear witness to Jesus even in difficult times.
• God’s guidance and wisdom for the new national youth director of the Alliance of Angola in his mission to reorganize the department.
• Our country. Due to the critical situation of human organs trafficking, high mortality rates and the entry of foreign criminals into the country, the insecurity of the population has grown considerably.
• The Angolan authorities to not consider the suffering of the people as something normal, without any concern in the face of the real facts.

MALI
Praise God for:

• The government referendum that took place in June. It passed by 97%, allowing religious freedom for all Christians.

Please pray for:

• Financial and material provision for the centennial celebration of the C&MA of Mali in November 2023.
• Enough rain that farmers can have a good harvest.

BENIN
Please pray for:

• God’s wisdom and guidance for the national president, Rev. David Sessou, and the members of the National Office to lead the church well in Benin.
• Financial provision for the purchase of a car that will be used for evangelization and inland missions in Benin’s villages.
• God to provide the funds for the construction of a Bible school to train future pastors.

August 2, 2023

AWF EMERALD (EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST) REGION
Praise God for:

• The successful first Alliance Theological Symposium on the “History, Theology, and Mission of the C&MA” in June in Toulouse, France. It was hosted by the AWF International Commission of Theological Education (ICTE). The 50-plus participants heard 25 papers presented by scholars from five continents and in three languages: Spanish, French, and English.
• The successful AWF EMERALD Regional Conference hosted by the French National Alliance Church (AECM France) in June in Toulouse. More than 150 delegates from all over the world attended and were blessed with some wonderfully inspired teaching from Dr. Stanley John on “Missional Leadership in an Era of Global Christianity.”
• The dedicated team of volunteers, including those from Appleton Alliance Church, Toulouse International Church, and the AECM France, who helped make these events a success.

AWF EMERALD MISSION MOBILIZATION
Praise God for:

• The successful launch of the Alliance Church of All Nations (Alliance CAN) Network at the Alliance Theological Symposium and the AWF EMERALD Conference in France. This is a new AWF initiative to encourage the planting and growth of churches where people from all nations, tribes, and languages can find a loving, welcome, warm family, and belonging.

Please pray for:

• The Missions Conference of the Alliance Church in Mexico, August 11-13. Brother Eoghan Cosgrave, the AWF EMERALD Missions Mobilizer, will be speaking and running workshops on Missions Mobilizations to help the church reach people groups that do not yet know Jesus.

ALLIANCE TRAINING
Praise God for:

• The rich discussions that took place during the Alliance training workshop at the AWF EMERALD Conference. God is clearly at work as new directions take shape, while Alliance leaders and trainers work together for God’s glory in our region.

FRANCE
Praise God for:

• The many encouraging conversations between French Alliance pastors, missionaries, and Alliance family members from around the world during the AWF EMERALD Conference.

SPAIN
Praise God for:

• His protection for the various children and youth camps over the summer. Praise God also for the good news from the Bethany School of Discipleship and Missions, where many of the students reconciled with God and received healing for their souls.

Please pray for:

• Spanish church planter Alejandro Betancur, who had a momentary brain ischemia (TIA) that briefly affected his speech. He is hospitalized for diagnostic testing. Alex is a retired Army officer from the Canary Islands and a graduate of the INFORMA Ministerial Training Institute, who, with his wife, Nancy, is planting a church in Mieres, Asturias.
• Leopoldo Ayala, the coordinator of INFORMA classes in Barcelona. He has undergone open heart surgery. May the Lord guard his life and restore his heart to perfect health.
• The visa application of Jorge Tapia and his family, who have been commissioned by the Chilean Alliance to plant churches in Spain. The process has already taken two years due to the pandemic and red tape.

HOLY LAND
Please pray for:

• The Alliance church in the Holy Land and its annual conference, August 4-6. Pray for the churches coming together, for the speaker, and for a time of renewal, dedication, and encouraging fellowship.
• Peace in the Holy Land.

ITALY
Please pray for:

• The preparations for the Alliance fellowship meeting in Bologna, September 2. Pray for wisdom and guidance as the AWF leadership seeks to encourage and foster fellowship among all Alliance-associated workers and leaders in and connected to Italy.

AWF Prayers – July 2023

July 19, 2023

1) AWF APAC (ASIA PACIFIC) REGION

TAIWAN
Praise God for:

• The success of the three camps July 2-4, with 261 participants.

Please pray for:

• Two members of our National Board of Directors. They need treatment for brain cancer and heart disease.
• Our 70^th anniversary thanksgiving celebration, October 7-9.

JAPAN
Praise God for:

• The 73rd Annual Meeting of the Japan Alliance Church, May 30-31. We were able to have Holy Communion at the service for the first time in four years, and we confirmed that we will continue to build up a church that listens to and obeys the Lord’s word and evangelizes in communion with the Lord Jesus. One graduate of the Japan Alliance School of Theology was ordained as assistant teacher and appointed as associate pastor at the church in the Kanto area. Five board members were elected and are beginning their two-year term of ministry.
• The inauguration ceremony of the Japan Alliance School of Theology. One new student is enrolled. Please pray that he will devote his life to the Lord and to studying all the seminary subjects.

Please pray for:

• The construction of the new seminary building. It started in June and is scheduled to be completed in February next year. We are planning to use the building for various ministries of the church.
• The Miyajima Deeper Life Conference in Hiroshima, August 22-23. The speakers will be Rev. Ken Koizumi (the main speaker) and Rev. Kuniharu Mandokoro. The theme is “To Live by Faith” from Romans 1:17.

INDONESIA
Please pray for:

• The Missions Month Movement of the Alliance Church of Indonesia in August. Throughout the month, every church will preach about missions, pray for missionaries, hold mission seminars, and give offerings for mission programs in Indonesia and abroad.
• The Alliance Church of Indonesia. We are currently planting churches in Sumatra and are targeting 16 new churches by 2026. We are also planting churches among unreached people groups around the new nation’s capital, Nusantara in East Kalimantan.
• The new missionaries who have been sent to Thailand to reach the Myanmar people in collaboration with C&MA Thailand. Pray also for the mission among Indonesian workers in Hong Kong and Taiwan. Six missionaries are currently serving in Hong Kong and one in Taiwan.

MYANMAR
Please pray for:

• Peace and reconciliation in Myanmar.
• The missionary families doing evangelization among Buddhists and in conflict areas.

2) AWF NORTH AMERICA REGION

UNITED STATES
Alliance University/Alliance Theological Seminary
On June 29, 2023, the Alliance University (AU) Board of Trustees made the difficult decision to cease all academic offerings effective September 1, 2023. The Alliance grieves the loss of this institution and its 140-year legacy of preparing and equipping tens of thousands of men and women to serve Christ faithfully—in vocational ministry, government, and the marketplace—here in the United States and in 90 countries abroad.
Please pray:

• For the AU students, faculty, and staff as they seek God’s guidance and provision for their next season of life and ministry.
• For Alliance Theological Seminary leaders as they seek God’s wisdom in sustaining the ministry of our national seminary.
• That God will equip and fortify our Alliance higher education institutions in the United States and abroad toward the ongoing fulfillment of our “All of Jesus for All the World” vision.

Home Assignment Ministry Seminar

• Please pray for the Home Assignment Ministry Seminar (HAMS), July 17-22. This is an event that helps prepare Alliance international workers and their families for a season of stateside ministry, interaction with peers and leaders, and reflection on what God has done in their midst. Pray specifically for safe travel as well as a productive, helpful, and refreshing time for all those attending after faithfully serving the Lord while in their host countries.

The now. Campaign
The U.S. Alliance has entered a two-year “now. Campaign,” characterized by faith-filled risks and bold gospel advance, trusting God for:

• One new international worker to be sent per week.
• One new open door for Alliance Missions to advance per year.
• One new U.S. church plant per week.
• One hundred million dollars raised per year to launch and sustain gospel presence.
• The completion of One Alliance Place site that will house the U.S. National Office and serve the greater Columbus, Ohio area and U.S. Alliance family.

Please pray for God’s abiding presence and provision to send new workers, open new doors globally, plant new churches, and raise needed resources.

July 12, 2023

AWF CLA (LATIN AMERICA) REGION

ARGENTINA
Praise God for:

• The first regional pastors retreat in Córdoba. It was a time of blessing, healing, care, and fellowship for our pastors.

Please pray for:

• The next regional pastors retreat in Buenos Aires, July 14-16.
• The health, finances, and ministries of our pastoral families.
• The strength, finances, and ministry of our cross-cultural missionaries.

COLOMBIA
Please pray for:

• The Alliance Convention, August 17-20. Pray that this will be a time to exalt God for the 100 years of the Alliance in Colombia, and for us to enjoy the unity of our family.
• The pastors, leaders, and servants. May God prepare the hearts of those who will participate in the Alliance Convention, so that everyone can attend and enjoy God’s work in our Alliance family.
• The teachers, pastors, and parents of our national children’s ministry, Pequeños Aliancistas. May God give them creativity and the teaching tools to implement the Internal Child Protection Policy in each of our offices.
• Two of our workers who are preparing to be sent to the mission field in September.

BRAZIL
Please pray for:

• The unity of the churches of the Brazilian Alliance to reach and impact the cities where the Alliance has ministries. Pray for new missional groups to develop into church plantings around Brazil.
• New students for our A.W. Tozer Theological Seminary. Pray for wisdom in developing new strategies to educate in the virtual world.
• The Lima family, missionaries in Portugal. Pray for the development of their son Rafael, who has Down syndrome. His vision continues to need attention and he will start his first year of school this fall. Also pray for the salvation of the school friends of the family’s eldest son, Eduardo. He is the only believer in his school.
• The Albuquerque family, also missionaries in Portugal. Pray for their physical and emotional health. Pray also for their daughters who will have a sleepover at the end of the school term to reach their friends with the gospel.

URUGUAY
Please pray for:

• The new work we are planting with the U.S. Alliance Missions in Ciudad de la Costa, Canelones. Pray that the Lord shows his favor and that many people will be reached by the gospel in this area.
• The children’s health in Uruguay. There has been an outbreak of the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). This virus especially affects children, causing serious respiratory problems. Many emergency rooms are filled, and ICUs are almost at their limit. Pray for the Lord’s mercy and healing for the children.
• The southern part of the country. It is facing serious drought, especially in the capital, Montevideo. Supplying drinking water is becoming increasingly difficult. Please pray for rain and for God’s guidance and wisdom for the authorities to handle this situation.

HAITI
Please pray for:

• A new place for our church in Trou du Nord. The building they have been using is rented, and the landlord has asked them to leave by October. Pray that they will find another place and that God provides what is necessary for this move.
• The national Alliance women’s conference, August 4-6. Pray for God’s protection and wisdom for the speakers. The theme will be “Prostrate at Your Feet.”
• The national Alliance youth conference, August 11-13. The theme will be “How Young People Should Live in The Present Time.” Pray for direction and discernment so that we may find a speaker for the conference.
• The construction of the church in St. Michel, in Cap Haitien. Pray for protection for the workers, and that materials are available so we can finish the construction soon.

PANAMA
Praise God for:

• The completion of the planning for the constitution of the national church in Panama. Both the Chinese and Hispanic churches have worked in harmony and cooperation.

Please pray for:

• The short-term missions group of the Hispanic C&MA district in the United States. They will join us in social and evangelistic work in a community close to the city dump. We will rebuild the roofs, windows, and floors of three homes and do evangelism in the community school and counseling work with women.
• Resources for the Brisas del Golf Alliance Church to purchase their own building.

COSTA RICA
Please pray for:

• A series of children’s, youth, and worship and praise leadership training events in the coming months.
• God’s wisdom for the National Board of Directors to redirect the work of the national church and each local church.
• The meetings of pastors with members of the National Board to propose a training program for new pastors.

PERU
Please pray for:

• The missions conferences in 15 churches of the C&MA of Peru this month.
• A smooth transition of pastoral changes in large churches in Lima.
• The rector’s transition at the Alliance Bible Seminary of Peru (SEBAP).
• The training of pastors in various regions of Peru.
• The 50th anniversary of the Lima Encounter with God movement and its different activities throughout the year. The main celebration will be in October.

CUBA
Please pray for:

• The Vacation Bible Schools (VBS) of the C&MA of Cuba. Pray that God will provide the resources and that many children will come.
• Financial provision and visas for the Cuban delegation that is planning to attend the CLA Assembly in Lima, Peru, in October.

CHILE
A few weeks ago, the southcentral part of the country was affected by severe weather. Rivers overflowed due to heavy rain, especially in the Biobío and Maule regions. Please pray for:

• Our brothers and sisters in the city of Linares near the Embalse Ancoa river. Their homes have been affected by the flooding.
• The opening of the 5 South highway, which has been blocked in both directions, leaving the population isolated.
• Provision of supplies for the affected families.
• The Lord’s protection and strength for our brothers and sisters, especially the children and the elderly.

July 5, 2023

AWF AFRICA REGION

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (DRC)
Praise God for:

• The series of retreats for pastors and spouses that have taken place this past quarter across the country, and for the resulting testimonies from some pastors about renewal, commitment to personal relationships with God, and profound changes in their way of serving the Lord.
• The missionary deployment in West Africa, which is now effective, with a thanksgiving service for the four missionaries on July 2 and their departure on July 10. Pray that God will provide for all the partners of this project.

Please pray for:

• The resumption of activities of the House of Prayer that were suspended with the death of the director, Rev. Isaiah Muanda, a year ago. May the Lord direct those responsible for choosing the new director.
• Our servant training institutions. May God help them to build a program that guides apprentices to work in rural areas.
• The General Synod, July 16-23 in Boma, and the renewal of the national office. May the Lord be at work and provide for all their needs and keep the physical, spiritual, and emotional health of the nearly 1,500 delegates who will gather there.

SUDANESE ALLIANCE CHURCH
Please pray for:

• The country of Sudan. Thousands have been killed and many thousands more wounded in the civil war that continues there.
• The sovereign Lord, who can turn evil things around for good, to intervene and save the maximum number of Darfurians in Western Sudan.
• The Fur tribe, which has been the chief target of attacks until now. Pray, too, for a second entirely Muslim tribe, the Massalit, who are now under attack. Pray that the Massalit will turn to Christ as the Fur have done.
• Our summer special meetings to be attended by the Holy Spirit and for him to strengthen and encourage our four churches. Special emphasis will be placed on building Christian marriages.

MALI
Please pray for:

• A revival within the national church during this difficult time of insecurity in our country.
• New partners for our NGO called ODES-MALI so that we can meet the needs of displaced and marginalized populations.
• Financial and material provision for the centennial celebration of the C&MA of Mali in November 2023.

ANGOLA
Praise God for:

• His wisdom and guidance during the meeting of the National Executive Committee, May 25-28. Pray for the Lord’s help in implementing the new strategies outlined for the proper functioning of the national church.

Please pray for:

• Participation of men in the programs of the Christian Men’s Association of the Alliance in Angola. The association has made several attempts at proper functioning, but the expected organizational level has not yet been reached.
• God’s guidance, provision, and protection for the AWF Africa Youth Conference in Kinshasa, DRC in August.
• The Lord’s protection of the pastors and their families who were transferred to other regions.
• The government authorities of Angola. May God touch their hearts to adopt the measures necessary for the social well-being of citizens.

GABON
Praise God for:

• The smooth running of the Jesus Our Healer campaign. It brought together in unity the body of Christ in Libreville with speaker Bishop Dag Heward-Mills of Ghana. We thank the Lord for the salvation of souls and the many miraculous healings.

Please pray for:

• The end of dramatic accidents in the country. After the events that Gabon has experienced in recent months, such as shipwrecks, landslides, crimes, rail and road accidents, etc., may all forms of idolatry likely to bring God’s wrath to the country disappear.
• Transparency in the upcoming national government election. After many tragedies recorded in previous elections, may this year’s election take place in peace, in justice for all candidates, and in the integrity of the results.
• Destruction of the plan to teach homosexuality in the schools of Gabon. May God preserve Gabon from this abomination!

LIBERIA
Please pray for:

• The C&MA Liberia, which will host two AWF conferences this year: the Global Network of Mission Leaders Meeting, November 5-7, and the Africa Regional Conference, November 8-12 in Monrovia. Pray for God’s wisdom and strength for the committees as they meet regularly to plan for these events. Pray for visas and financial provisions for the attendees.
• The National Board of Directors. Pray that God will enable them to implement the plans they agreed upon at the board meeting in May. One of the key decisions was to renovate the guesthouse and other projects they are undertaking for the successful hosting of the AWF conferences in November. Pray that God will provide financial needs through members and other Christ-loving people.
• Peace in Liberia as the country prepares for its general and presidential elections October 10.

COTE D’IVOIRE
Please pray for:

• The success of the pastoral retreat July 18-21.
• The inauguration ceremony of the national president, Rev. Noël N’Guessan, on July 22.
• The tribute ceremony July 23 for the pastors who are retiring.
• The acquisition of equipment for the Christian Alliance Radio.

AWF Prayers – June 2023

June 21, 2023

1) AWF APAC (ASIA PACIFIC) REGION

MYANMAR
Praise God for:

• His protection and provision of the Myanmar C&MA in the midst of civil war.
• The baptism of 25 young people last month.
• The safe journey of president Rev. Lian Suan Pau. He attended the 57th General Assembly of the Philippines C&MA (CAMACOP) at Bacolod, April 25-29.

Please pray for:

• The missionary work in Myanmar to progress, and for the wellbeing of the six missionary families.
• The children in our country. Some are going back to school while other children cannot get formal education due to war and poverty.
• The construction of the Hmuntha church. May the Lord provide what we need to complete the construction.

TAIWAN
Praise God for:

• His care and protection. Many people in our churches have been diagnosed with COVID-19 but are doing better now.

Please pray for:

• The camp with three age groups to be held in Taichung, July 2-4.
• Our 70th anniversary celebration, October 7-9, 2023.
• God’s provision for three of our churches that have financial difficulties.

2) AWF NORTH AMERICA REGION

UNITED STATES
Praise God:

• For a meaningful, impactful, well-attended U.S. Alliance Council in Spokane, Washington, in late May and early June. Many feel this was a deeply historic gathering, as delegates not only elected a new corporate vice president, corporate secretary, and 12 new members of the Alliance Board of Directors but also updated the C&MA Statement of Faith for the first time since 1966 and made significant decisions regarding the role of men and women in spiritual leadership.
• That attendees arrived “expectant” to encounter God and receive his encouragement and guidance. They shared in vibrant, soul-renewing worship — including newly released songs from the Alliance Worship collection — and powerful preaching that affirmed the covenant faithfulness of God the Father, the love and mercy of God the Son, and the power and presence of God the Spirit in their lives.

Please pray for:

• S. Alliance churches as they work through revisions made to the Statement of Faith and polity. Pray that the unity of the Spirit will continue to strengthen our solidarity in creating and sustaining a meaningful, impactful gospel presence among the remaining unreached peoples in our communities and throughout the world.

CANADA
Praise God for:

• International Workers Bryan and Jessyka, who serve in the Middle East. Six “Y” women were rescued from captivity and returned to their families. Pray for their transition back and their emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual healing.

Please pray for:

• Children of International Workers who are living in areas with various concerns, like security, health, or activities that they no longer have access to. Pray for the Lord to protect the children, especially those who live in areas where there have been natural disasters or governments that are unstable. May God keep children healthy and may they be able to access any needed medical care. Pray also for children living in countries where there is much air pollution.

June 14, 2023

AWF EMERALD (EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST) REGION
Praise God for:

• The large number of registrations received for the AWF EMERALD Conference and the Alliance Theological Symposium in Toulouse, France, in June.
• The visas that have been issued for the pastors who serve in the Alliance churches in the Middle East to attend the AWF EMERALD Conference.

Please pray for:

• All those who are travelling from far and wide to attend the AWF events.
• The Symposium of Alliance Theology on the “History, Theology and Mission of the C&MA,” hosted by the AWF International Commission of Theological Education (ICTE) for the worldwide Alliance community, June 26-27, in Toulouse, France. Pray for the Alliance scholars, pastors, and leaders who will be presenting the papers that they have submitted for the symposium.
• The technical details required so that the speakers who are not able to travel can present their papers online at the symposium.

AWF EMERALD MISSION MOBILIZATION
Please pray for:

• The launch of the Alliance Church of All Nations project at the AWF EMERALD Conference. Pray that God will prepare the way for this new tool to reach the nations and grow his Kingdom.

FRANCE
Praise God for:

• The local and international volunteers who are devoting their time, energy and resources to welcome Alliance workers from all over the world to Toulouse, France to participate in the AWF EMERALD Conference and the Alliance Theological Symposium.

Please pray for:

• The preparations by the churches in France to welcome the participants to the conference and symposium.

SPAIN
Please pray for:

• Ten couples in Tres Cantos who have started the seven-week Alpha marriage course. Some are from the local Alliance church, along with a few couples who do not yet know Jesus.

LEBANON
Praise God for:

• The Alliance church in Lebanon and the way that it is supporting the Alliance churches in Syria after the earthquake. They are helping them minister to the needs of people who have lost so much.

SYRIA
Please pray for:

• The volunteers who work tirelessly to keep shifts running around the clock to minister to the needs of people.
• The resources needed to provide food, heating and light to the families that have been devastated by the earthquake.

June 7, 2023

1) AWF WOMEN’S MINISTRIES
Please pray for:

• The Missions and Prayer event, June 14 on Zoom with Alliance women around the world. Pray for good Internet connections and a blessed time of worship, fellowship, and praying for the nations. Click here to join.

2) AWF CLA (LATIN AMERICA) REGION

CHILE
Praise God for:

• The students of our Theological Seminary in three locations and two regional extensions.
• The opening of the central offices of the Alliance Educational Foundation in Temuco.

Please pray for:

• God’s comfort for the families of four of our church members who died in a car accident in Frutillar, in southern Chile.
• The health of Pastors Luis Roa and Patricio Gomez, both with cancer.
• The evangelism and discipleship projects in our churches.

COLOMBIA
Please pray for:

• The “Month of the Alliance” celebrations in June. May each congregation be challenged to spread the missionary legacy and passion for Christ to carry out the gospel message.
• God’s provision and protection for the pastors who will attend the centennial celebration of the C&MA Colombia in August.

URUGUAY
Please pray for:

• God’s guidance and provision for the missionary work in Ciudad de la Costa, Canelones, that will start in July in partnership with the US Missions. Pray that many lives will be touched by the love of Christ.
• The Alliance church in Montevideo. After nine years of church planting in partnership with the Alliance of Chile, missionary Cristian Salgado and his family are returning to Chile. Please pray that the church continues to advance and grow.

BRAZIL
Please pray for:

• The youth camp, June 8-11 in São Paulo. May God continue to work in the lives of our youth and use them to expand his Kingdom.
• God to raise financial partners for the second phase of the Asia soccer project. Pray also for more partners to support the missionary work in Portugal.
• Missionaries Patricia and Daniel Tivane working in Mozambique. They are on home assignment in Brazil for one year. Pray for their ministry as they visit churches and finish the translation of the New Testament into the language of an indigenous people in Brazil.
• A new move of the Holy Spirit in the Alliance churches in Brazil.
• More students for the A.W. Tozer Theological Seminary.
• The sale of a property to pay off some debts and to have resources for the church.

ECUADOR
Please pray for:

• The District Women’s Retreats, under the theme “The Value and Dignity of Women.” The retreats will take place in June and July at various locations.
• The safety of pastors in their evangelism journeys, especially in the Ecuadorian Amazon.
• The third Missions Mobilizers Seminar, July 14-15, in Lago Agrio, in the eastern region of the country.
• The political situation in Ecuador and the extraordinary presidential election in August.

HAITI
Please pray for:

• The training of our leaders and pastors that will start this month. Pray for wisdom for those who will present the workshops. Pray also that the participants will be impacted by the love and grace of God.
• The Women and Youth conference in August under the theme “The Work of the Church Touches Us All.”
• Health and provision. Haiti is a country with scarce resources and its health situation continues to worsen, bringing epidemics and many diseases. Please pray for people suffering from illness to receive proper medical treatment.
• The missionaries and pastors in Haiti. They need new strength and God’s protection every day, because walking the streets is difficult and dangerous, due to the insecurity in our country.

PANAMA
Please pray for:

• The Board of Directors of the Alliance of Panama. They are working to become a national church within the next two years.
• The seven students of the Chinese church who finished our three-year theological in-house program and are in job training now.
• The immigration process of Pastor Jesús and Marion Nieto of the Spanish area of the Cerro Viento church.
• The Living Water Chinese Church. Attendance has decreased because some families have left for China and others have not returned. Pray that the Lord will encourage the church members so that the work continues to grow for his glory. Pray also for Latino pastors who don’t speak Cantonese. May the Lord help them in communicating and understanding when they meet Chinese brothers and sisters who speak little Spanish.

BOLIVIA
Please pray for:

• The National Youth Camp, August 5-7, in Quillacollo. Pray that God will send a missionary yearning among the youth of our churches.
• God’s guidance for the new students to start the Bible Seminary.
• The new work in Cobija, in the Bolivian Amazon.

EL SALVADOR
Please pray for:

• Our five-year plan to create missionary identity in our church members. For this, we held a missionary service on May 28 with the participation of three missionary sisters from Venezuela.
• Funds so that our leadership can attend the Central American Alliance Fellowship event, in Honduras in September.

ARGENTINA
Please pray for:

• Renewal, edification, and fellowship at our regional pastors’ retreats.
• Financial, health, and spiritual support for our missionaries in Central Asia, Hungary, Italy, Croatia, Spain, and England.
• Our country: economic crises, high inflation rates, and the election year.

CUBA
Please pray for:

• The full recovery of Pastor Eliud from prostate surgery.
• Resources for the regional women’s event this month in Havana.

VENEZUELA
Please pray for:

• A new location for the Conexión Vital church.
• Financial provision for the purchase of land for the Yagua church.
• Resources for the Cartanal church to comply with their commitment to pay the rent.
• The training of new leaders to serve the Lord in ministry. Pray also for a pastor for the new church in Los Guayos.

AWF Prayers – May 2023

May 24, 2023

AWF AFRICA REGION

MALI
Praise God for:

• The successful launch of the centennial festivities in Sikasso. It was the first Missionary Station of the C&MA in Mali. It opened in 1923.

Please pray for:

• The trip of National Church President Sadrac Diarra to the United States. He will attend the Alliance Council in Spokane, Washington, May 29-June 2.
• The centennial celebration of the C&MA of Mali in November 2023. The theme is “Child of the Christian Alliance, Know Your Origins and Go Further.”
• Those displaced by war. May they have support and be able to return to their villages.
• The government referendum, June 18. Pray for the majority to vote in favor of the referendum so that the church in Mali is protected by this constitution. A draft of the new constitution contains a transition to secularism but is opposed by some politicians and some Muslims who want the state to be more Islamic.

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (DRC)
Praise God for:

• The health of our pastors. Every month we have been witnessing pastors dying, often from illnesses such as high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, etc. The church started praying that these many pastor deaths would stop, and God answered our prayers! Lately, most pastors, even the elderly, are in good health.
• The construction work of the new headquarters of the Missions Department. It started quickly and is progressing well. Pray that God will provide the necessary resources for the completion of the construction and for wisdom for the Missionary Committee that is leading this work.

Please pray for:

• Our mission fields. We have mission fields inside the country, like among the Pygmies. We also have fields abroad, like in Zambia and Guinea. This year, we have put all our energy into the work in Guinea, and we have not worked much on these mission fields inside our country. Pray that God would help us meet the needs of all our missionaries.
• The seminaries for the translation of the Bible into local languages. The meetings are to be held in Lukula, Boma, and Kinshasa, starting next month.
• The General Synod in July in Boma. Pray for the 1,500 delegates who are expected to attend, and for God to provide resources for them all.

BENIN
Praise God for:

• The success of the election of the first National Board.

Please pray for:

• The Lord to give President David Sessou wisdom to lead the national church.
• God to raise up more servants for the harvest because we are only eight pastors.
• God to provide the funds to build a Bible school to train future pastors.
• Resources so we can buy land for agriculture in the Djidja region.
• The Lord to give us the means to buy two buses to build a transport structure on the Cotonou-Parakou line.

CÔTE D’IVOIRE
Praise God for:

• The successful national church conference, April 14-15, and the ordination of 76 pastors, including eight women.

Please pray for:

• The second term of President Noël N’Guessan. May the glory of the second house be greater than the first (Haggai 2:9).

SUDANESE ALLIANCE CHURCH
Please pray for:

• The final transition of our people from scholarship and full-time Bible student roles to some of the 65 ministry options we have suggested to them.
• The many local Christian leaders to be of gracious and effective help to our people in this same transition as trainers.
• The work that is under way to provide the entire Scripture in the language of our people.
• Eternal fruit from our weekly evangelism efforts and home Bible studies.
• Peace back in Sudan, as the genocide and unrest in the capital of Sudan continue.

ANGOLA
Praise God for:

• The partnership of our national church with International Cooperating Ministries (ICM) and for the audio devices with Bible passages they sent us for discipleship training.

Please pray for:

• God’s guidance and blessing at the national women’s meeting of the Alliance in Angola in the province of Zaire next month.
• The Lord’s wisdom and guidance at the meeting of the National Executive Committee, May 25-28.
• The Lord’s financial provision for one of our students at the University of the Christian Alliance of Abidjan, in Cote d’Ivoire. He is finishing his degree course this year but has no scholarship.
• The missionary work that has taken its first steps in the Angolan Province of Huambo. Pray for human and financial resources for the successful spreading of the gospel in that area.
• The pastors’ wives of the Alliance in Angola who will have a meeting with pastors’ wives of the Alliance in Congo next month. Pray for safe travel for our sisters, as well as for the settlement of several issues they will address.

BURKINA FASO
Praise God for:

• The successful centennial ceremony held in most of the districts.
• The return of some internally displaced people to their territory.

Please pray for:

• Burkina Faso. Since 2015, our country has been going through difficult times due to terrorism. The population has suffered persecution, and villages have been devastated. That has led to the closure of several churches and the displacement of people from the countryside to areas that are a little more secure. Pray for the return of peace and for these displaced people, among whom are pastors, their families, and Christians in general. Pray that God will calm hearts and facilitate the return of thousands of displaced people to their villages.
• God to grant our government authorities wisdom and discernment.
• A good rainy season during the winter.

May 17, 2023

1) AWF APAC (ASIA PACIFIC) REGION

INDONESIA
Praise God for:

• The pastoral retreat, May 2-5 in Jakarta. More than 600 Alliance pastors from all over Indonesia attended. The main speakers were Rev. Dr. Dave Smith (Fairhaven Church, Ohio, USA) and Rev. Ken Graham (Australia) on the theme ”Growing in Integrity” (1 Tim. 4:16). We are grateful to the Lord that the pastors were strengthened in their ministries and their commitment to the mission movement.

TAIWAN
Praise God for:

• The 16 delegates from Taiwan who attended the Chinese Alliance World Fellowship (CAWF) Conference in Manchester, UK in March.

Please pray for:

• The mission camp, May 12-13 with the theme “The Next Step of Missions.” We invited our missionaries to share.
• The celebration of the 70th anniversary of the C&MA Taiwan in October 2023.

MONGOLIA
Please pray for:

• The Mongolia Alliance Church that is planning to ordain five to six church leaders as pastors this year.
• The country of Mongolia. It has been facing a cold, stormy and frigid spring this year. Critical amounts of new-born livestock have died. Please ask God to help the herdsmen and their families be patient and put their faith in God to maintain their economic stability.
• The herding families. Many natural fires have occurred, and many yurts – the portable, circular dwellings which herding families use as homes – have burned. Many of their livestock also have died. Please pray that the Lord grants us the opportunity to help them.

MYANMAR
Praise God for:

• His protection and guidance. Church members of Tuingo had to flee their homes unexpectedly when a battle between the Myanmar military and groups of civil militias suddenly broke out on the morning of March 31. The church members escaped to the jungle and nearby villages. Meanwhile, the Alliance women’s department held an evangelistic rally at Tuivar village that is adjacent to the military camp from which big cannons were fired several times at Tuingo and surrounding areas. The battle lasted four days then ceased as the civil militia withdrew.

Please pray for:

• The war refugees of Tuingo. Church members are staying at relatives’ houses in Tahan while churches and communities provide them with food. Pray that God will heal their suffering, comfort them and keep their belongings safe. Pray that they may safely return home soon.
• Myanmar C&MA churches. Pray that members stand firm and do not lose their faith. Pray also that they may find dedicated partners for missions and church growth.

AUSTRALIA
Please pray for:

• Our National Pastors Retreat which will focus on reaching people in our communities.
• The regional conferences for our pastors and members of Caring for Your Soul.
• Our National Board as we seek opportunities to send new international workers.

2) AWF NORTH AMERICA REGION

UNITED STATES
Praise God for:

• His protection from tornadoes that devastated parts of the South during March and April, including North Little Rock, Arkansas, where the Alliance Church at Burns Park is located. No church members were injured or lost their lives, and only the church roof was damaged. The church also owns two houses on either side of the property. A tree smashed through one of the roofs while the youth leader and her son were in the next room, but they were not hurt. Continue to pray for community members who did suffer injury and loss. Pray also for the church at Burns Park as it reaches out to those still in need with meals and other necessities, along with emotional and prayer support. Pray that this demonstration of Christ’s love will lead many people to trust him as Savior.

Please pray for:

• The U.S. Alliance General Council gathering, May 29-June 2 in Spokane, Washington. Pray that attendees will come expecting the Holy Spirit’s power and presence as they gather to worship, connect, and celebrate the U.S. Alliance’s “All of Jesus for All the World” vision. Pray for wisdom and spiritual discernment as leaders and delegates revisit the Statement of Faith, discuss issues relating to the polity of men and women in leadership, and elect a new corporate vice president, corporate secretary, and Board members.
• An outpouring of generosity at the National Great Commission Day, June 2. Funds received will be used to send 50 new international workers—and sustain those already sent—to serve among lost, displaced, and marginalized people in some of the world’s most difficult places. Praise God for several Alliance churches and friends who have committed significant matching funds toward the offering.
• Church Multiplication. The Thriving Hispanic Congregation Initiative is launching a training program for missions mobilizers and pastors. It will focus on learning what makes Alliance Hispanic congregations thrive and identifying resources needed to better serve other ethnic congregations. Pray for the 45 leaders who have registered for the program and for the coaches who are pastors in active ministry.

CANADA
Please pray for:

• An emerging New Venture in Surrey, British Columbia. Pray for the New Venture’s Community Connection Ministry as it helps international students and their families settle in Canada. Pray for the young adults joining their team of leaders. Pastor Ben shares, “We are asking them where they see God moving in our midst.”
• The children of our international workers. They often face many transitions, whether arriving on home assignment, returning overseas, or coming back to Canada permanently. Those returning permanently may be with family or away from their immediate family upon graduation. Pray for God to direct the youth graduating this year and transitioning to post-secondary schools in the fall.

May 10, 2023

AWF EMERALD (EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST) REGION
Praise God for:

• The large number of registrations received for the AWF EMERALD Conference and the Alliance Theological Symposium in Toulouse, France, in June.

Please pray:

• That funds will be found for all those who need to attend the conference or symposium but lack financial resources.
• That visas will be issued to all those who need them to travel to the two events, particularly for those who serve in the Alliance churches in the Middle East.

FRANCE
Praise God for:

• The local and international volunteers who are devoting their time, energy and resources to welcome Alliance workers from all over world to Toulouse, France to participate in the AWF EMERALD Conference and the Alliance Theological Symposium.

Please pray for:

• The preparations by the churches in France to welcome the participants to the conference and symposium.
• The Extraordinary General Assembly of AECM France. Many changes must be made to the statutes of the association to comply with new government regulations for religious organizations. Pray for wisdom, understanding and unity as we seek to glorify the name of God in France.

LEBANON
Praise God for:

• The Alliance church in Lebanon and the way that they are supporting the Alliance churches in Syria after the earthquake. They are helping them minister to the needs of people who have lost so much.

SYRIA
Praise God for:

• The Alliance church in Aleppo that has become a refuge, ministering to people who lost their homes due to the earthquake.

Please pray for:

• The volunteers who work tirelessly to keep the shifts running around the clock to minister to the needs of people.
• The resources needed to provide food, heating and light to the families that have been devastated by the earthquake.

May 3, 2023

AWF CLA (LATIN AMERICA) REGION

BOLIVIA
Please pray for:

• The National Missions Conference, May 19-20. We want to promote unity within our churches to join forces and develop mission projects for the extension of the Kingdom of God. Pray that each attendee will be challenged to take an active part in fulfilling God’s mission.
• The short-term mission trips that the national church is coordinating. Pray that God will raise up pastors, leaders and church members to participate in these trips.
• God’s provision for the new work in Cobija, in the Bolivian Amazon region.
• The new work in the city of El Alto to become a reality. It is one of the most populated cities in Bolivia.
• For health, protection and support for our pastors.

PANAMA
Praise God for:

• The growth of the Alliance church in Panama.

Please pray for:

• God’s grace and favor for Pastor Luis Alberto Beltrán of the Fountain of Living Water Chinese Alliance church. Pray for wisdom to guide the congregation to be God’s instrument in the extension of his Kingdom among the Chinese-Panamanian community.
• The Brisas del Golf Alliance church. Pray for multiplication and wisdom for the small group leaders, for the people who will be baptized on May 7, and for the evangelism programs of the church.
• God’s wisdom at the assembly of the Cerro Viento church.
• The discipleship program of the Obarrio Chinese church.
• The steps we need to take to organize the national church.

BRAZIL
Praise God for:

• The students who started a new semester at the A.W. Tozer Theological Seminary.

Please pray for:

• Financial partners for the second phase of the Asia soccer project.
• Our missionaries in Portugal. Pray for more partners to support the work.
• Encouragement of our pastors and church planters who are dealing with discouragement in ministry.
• The unity of Alliance churches in Brazil to reach more cities and more people with the gospel.
• The sale of a property to pay off some debts and to have resources for the church.

VENEZUELA
Please pray for:

• The pastoral families: for their health, economic provision, guidance, and protection, particularly for President Natanael Gil and his wife Evelyn.
• God to raise up more leaders to serve in ministry.
• Discipleship, evangelism, and for the youth and children’s ministries in our churches.
• The new Alliance church in Los Guayos, in the State of Carabobo.
• The formalization of the FUNDALFA Foundation, dedicated to the social care of the community.

URUGUAY
Praise God for:

• The national women’s meeting in Tranqueras, Rivera. Around 350 women gathered for a special time in which they enjoyed fellowship and edification.

Please pray for:

• The new National Board of Directors of the Alliance of Uruguay, elected at the national convention on April 1 for the next two years. May they be guided and strengthened by the Lord.
• A worker for the Vichadero Alliance. The church has been without a pastor for almost two years.
• The new missionary project in Ciudad de la Costa, Canelones.

HAITI
Please pray for:

• The Lord’s guidance and blessing for our leaders’ retreat, June 7-11.
• God’s protection for the Port-au-Prince Alliance church that is being vandalized by gangs.
• God’s provision and protection for our workers during the reconstruction of the church in Capotille.
• Our dream to have a theological seminary to train new leaders. We ask for tools to help and support us in achieving it.
• Peace and unity among Alliance pastors of Haiti, so that we can work as the body of Christ and thus have strong and healthy churches.

PERU
Please pray for:

• The new believers who started attending church after the intensive evangelism carried out in our churches during Holy Week. May the Lord continue to show his love and care for each one of them.
• Spiritual renewal in our regions. May the Lord show a revived vision to his servants and give them strength and wisdom to continue his work.

ARGENTINA
Please pray for:

• Sister Mónica Barria, who was sent to the missionary field in Spain in April.
• The health, finances and ministries of our pastoral families. Pray also for the regional pastoral retreats.
• Our nation: its high inflation, poverty and presidential election.

ECUADOR
Please pray for:

• The start of the new school period of the Alliance Bible Seminary of Ecuador and the new extension and study centers.
• Venezuelan families who continue living on the streets of the main cities of Ecuador, looking for food and a daily financial livelihood.
• The climate in our nation. Pray that the intense rains no longer cause flooding that affects our agriculture and bring other consequences.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Please pray for:

• The health of President Ernesto Rosa and Pastor Luis Manuel Matos.

AWF Prayers – April 2023

April 19, 2023

1) AWF NORTH AMERICA REGION

CANADA
Butterfly Way Muskoka focuses on coming alongside individuals and families who have experienced trauma, offering them respite in a supportive and loving environment. By incorporating nature, animals, and artmaking, the goal is to help restore calm and begin the process of healing.
Please pray for:

• Clarity and wisdom in decision-making for Butterfly Way.
• The vulnerable in their care.

UNITED STATES

• Many people who don’t normally attend church walked through the doors of U.S. Alliance sanctuaries on Easter Sunday and heard the resurrection message. We are grateful to U.S. pastors and church staff for all their preparations leading up to Holy Week; but in many ways, their work has just begun. Please pray for these leaders as they follow up with many visitors who may otherwise not have a church home where they can be nurtured and discipled into loving communities of Christ.
• Please pray for the families of people killed and severely injured by the tornadoes that ravaged parts of the South and Midwest in late March and early April. Pray also for church leaders as they continue to assess the damage to church properties and those of church attendees. Also, rejoice with the Alliance family for God’s protection in areas most affected by the storms.
• Recent surges in gun violence are plaguing U.S. cities and communities, causing many to feel unsafe as they attend school, work, and shop. Please pray for God to move mightily to end this violence. Pray that he will intervene in the lives of those who suffer from mental illness and other factors that trigger this violence. Pray also that churches in affected communities will provide hope and healing for those living with fear and loss in these tragic events.

2) AWF CLA (LATIN AMERICA) REGION

COLOMBIA
Praise God for:

• The 24-Hour Prayer Plan online program that began on March 1. More than 1,000 intercessors have been gathering on Zoom, showing the unity of the church through prayer.

Please pray for:

• Our workers, who have been sent to different cultures. Pray also for those who will be sent soon and those who are being trained to fulfill the mission.
• The Young Alliance Reconnection regional camps that will take place from June through August under the theme “Life in the Spirit.”

GUATEMALA
Praise God for:

• The celebration of Missions Day in our churches the first Sunday of April.
• The numerical growth that many congregations are experiencing as they recover from the effects of the restrictions during the pandemic.

Please pray for:

• The Relief and Development seminars that are being held in our five districts with international worker Thomas McMurray of CAMA Services (United States).
• God’s wisdom and direction in reviewing and updating our national church’s bylaws.

EL SALVADOR
Please pray for:

• The newly elected National Board of Directors. May God guide them to carry out his work according to his will.
• God’s wisdom and direction as we carry out our five-year plan. We have already started with one of the purposes: “The missionary identity in our churches.”
• The missionary training. Pray that more leaders will participate and be sent out to fulfill the Great Commission.
• God’s favor for us to establish a new church in our country.
• Our commitments to two agencies: one for missions and the other for vehicles. May God help us honor these commitments by paying our monthly installments on time.

April 12, 2023

AWF AFRICA REGION

COTE D’IVOIRE
Praise God for:

• The successful dedication ceremony of the Christian Alliance Radio House on March 11.

Please pray for:

• Significant investments for equipment so that the Radio House can cover the whole country with the gospel.
• God’s guidance and wisdom for our national conference, and for the election of the new national church president, April 14-15.
• The consecration ceremony of the servants of God, April 16.
• The recovery of the budget that is needed to support the servants of God in retirement.
• Good health for the servants of God in their activity.

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (DRC)
Praise God for:

• The Cross-Cultural Ministry seminar for our missionaries, March 20-30, in Boma. Ten missionaries have completed the training and are awaiting deployment.

Please pray for:

• God’s comfort for the family of Rev. Paul Ngoma Nsasi, the regional leader of SEKE-BANZA. Rev. Paul died on March 17. Pray for his wife Augustine and his children, Trésor and Gerdrine, who are grieving.
• The management committee that works for the retreats of pastors. They will resume after Easter week.
• The many pastors ready to retire after long years of ministry. Pray for their succession and that financial means are provided for them.
• The meeting of the Extraordinary Executive Committee that will take place in the coming days to prepare the agenda for the Elective Synod Assembly in July.

MALI
Praise God for:

• The reopening of the church of Dounapin, in the District of Koro, that the jihadists closed three months ago.
• The women’s camps, March 28-April 2, in the districts of Sikasso, Yorosso, San and Bla.

Please pray for:

• The displaced people of the villages of Kani Bonzon, Farako, and Dimakuidaga. Pray that they will receive the necessary support to cover their needs.
• The Lord’s financial and material provision for the organization of the centenary of the national church in November 2023.

BURKINA FASO
Praise God for:

• His continued care and protection of his Church in Burkina Faso.

Please pray for:

• The centenary celebration of the C&MA of Burkina Faso, in November 2023. Pray also for the celebrations that have already started in some districts.
• God’s provision for the construction of the new national church headquarters, so that by November the building will be ready.
• Burkina Faso. Since 2015, our country has been going through difficult times due to terrorism. The population has suffered persecution, and villages have been devastated. That has led to the closure of several churches and the displacement of people from the countryside to areas that are a little more secure. Pray for the return of peace and for these displaced people, among whom are pastors, their families, and Christians in general. May the Lord strengthen their faith and supply all their needs.

LIBERIA
Please pray for:

• The C&MA Liberia, which will host the AWF Global Network of Mission Leaders Meeting, and the AWF Africa Regional Conference in November 2023 in Monrovia. Pray for God’s wisdom and strength as various committees meet regularly to plan for these conferences. Pray also for the financial needs of these events.
• The Alliance Liberty Theological Seminary, which started its new term on April 1. Pray for the financial needs of the students and administration. We are also in the process of renewing our accreditation with the National Commission on Higher Education (NCHE) in Liberia. That is very important for the global recognition of the seminary. Pray with us for $5,000 USD to complete this process.
• For peaceful elections, as Liberia is preparing for its general and presidential elections on October 10, 2023.

ANGOLA
Praise God for:

• The successful General Assembly of the Women’s Association in March, where the General Board was reappointed.

Please pray for:

• The meeting of the General Department of Evangelization, April 14-16, in Cabinda. Pray that they will find new strategies to take the church forward in evangelism.
• God’s guidance for the meeting of the Executive Committee of the C&MA of Angola that will take place soon.

April 5, 2023

AWF EMERALD (EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST) REGION
Praise God for:

• The large number of registrations received for the AWF EMERALD Conference and the Alliance Theological Symposium in Toulouse, France, in June.

Please pray:

• That funds will be found for all those who need to attend the conference or symposium but lack financial resources.
• That visas will be issued to all those who need them to travel to the two events, particularly for those who serve in the Alliance churches in the Middle East.

JORDAN & THE HOLY LAND
Praise God for:

• The successful Annual General Meeting of the C&MA churches of Jordan.

Please pray for:

• Rev. Munther Shahatit, the newly elected national president of the Alliance churches of Jordan & The Holy Land. Pray that God will give him wisdom as he seeks to strengthen the churches.

NETHERLANDS
Praise God for:

• The 10 years of ministry of Boudewijn van Schoonhoven as director of CAMA Zending and his ministry in international churches.

Please pray for:

• CAMA Zending and its new director, Jan Wolsheimer, who started on April 1. Pray that God will give Jan wisdom as he seeks to raise and send new missionaries to the mission field.

FRANCE
Praise God for:

• The successful visit of the new French Alliance president, Rev. Olivier LO, and for the French Alliance Leadership team to the National Office, Hmong District, and partner churches in the United States. New projects and new partnerships are on the horizon to reach the nations in France and beyond for Christ.
• The successful French Alliance women’s retreat in March with more than 90 women in attendance. The keynote speaker was Judy Episcopo from Appleton Alliance Church.

ALLIANCE TRAINING
Praise God:

• That INFORMA (the Alliance Bible Institute) has been accepted as a member of ECTE, the European Council of Theological Education. INFORMA’s director, Dr. Francisco Cerrón, attended the ECTE Assembly and Conference in Cyprus.

Please pray for:

• The launch of new INFORMA training programs: Pastoral Youth, Missions, and Christian Education.
• The residency process of the INFORMA director and his wife as they renew their residency in Spain.

AWF Prayers – March 2023

March 22, 2023

AWF CLA (LATIN AMERICA) REGION

CHILE
Praise God for:

• Our National Assembly that was held in an environment of unity and fellowship.
• The summer vacation time of our pastors and church members in general.
• His care and protection for our Alliance family and our church buildings during the forest fires in various regions. The churches have been a blessing in helping the victims.
• The support of our pastors, leaders and church families. After years of pandemic, activities such as baptisms, children’s classes, Bible conferences and others are slowly resuming.

Please pray for:

• The start of classes for our students at the Theological Seminary. The Alliance has some basic schools, and we ask the Lord’s help for the teachers, students and directors.
• Rev. Iván Flores, the president of the C&MA Chile, and for the National Executive Board’s new administrative period, 2023-2025.
• The missionary projects that are on hold for Europe due to foreign procedures that are preventing their authorization.
• The planting of a new church led by our missionary team in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay.
• Our mercy ministries, such as the Girls’ Home and ministry to people with disabilities (Semejantes Foundation).
• Our country. Apart from the fires, the political situation is unstable, especially affecting the economy.

COLOMBIA
Please pray for:

• God’s protection and safety for each person who will participate in our National Assembly March 23-24.
• The 18 students from the A.B. Simpson Intercultural Training Center who are studying to strengthen their missionary call. Pray that God will guide and keep them during this time.
• The winter wave that has occurred in the municipality of Rosas, Cauca. May God keep the families in this region safe.

URUGUAY
Please pray for:

• The graduation at our Alliance Theological Seminary, March 31. Pray that it will be a time of rejoicing and that the graduates will follow God’s call to serve in his work.
• The National Alliance Convention, April 1. Pray that the Lord will guide the election of officers at the national level.
• The national Alliance women’s meeting in Tranqueras, April 3-4. May it be a time of blessing and edification.

ECUADOR
Please pray for:

• Rev. David Muthre, the president of the C&MA of Ecuador, and the new National Board of Directors elected in February to serve for the next four years.
• Our missionaries who serve in the cross-cultural fields of Jordan, Israel, the Netherlands, Senegal and North Africa. May the Lord guide and strengthen them in their work.
• The new student cycle that will begin in April at the Alliance Bible Seminary of Ecuador. May God add more workers to serve him.
• The financial situation of Ecuadorian families and their need for food.

PERU
Please pray for:

• The members of the National Board of Directors of the C&MA of Peru. May the Lord guide them and give them wisdom to lead our national church according to his will.
• The political situation in Peru. Pray that channels of dialogue can be opened and that confrontations in the cities of southern Peru cease.
• Our pastors in the South region. May the Lord keep them and use them at this time, bringing peace and comfort to this part of the country.
• The city of Puno and its inhabitants, who have been affected by shortages due to the strike of carriers, and by demonstrations and protests.

ARGENTINA
Please pray for:

• Pastors who are undergoing cancer treatment.
• Funds for the purchase of properties for the churches that are currently renting buildings for their activities.
• A ministerial vocation renewal in the young generations.
• Resources to support our international workers in central Asia, Italy, Hungary, Croatia, England and with the Spain project.
• Our pastoral families’ health, children, marriages, finances and ministerial revitalization.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Please pray for:

• The health of pastors Juan Alejandro Mané, Félix Daniel Arias and Fidelina Ovalle.
• Wisdom and spiritual strength for our pastors and ministries.
• Finances for the construction of our camp.
• The development of our work plan in 2023.

HAITI
Please pray for:

• The planting of a church in the village of Tour Du Nord.
• The evangelization campaign April 22-29 under the theme “The Son of God Shed His Blood for Us.”
• The construction of three churches in Hinche, Cabaré and Cap Haitien.
• The purchase of land for the construction of the national office.

EL SALVADOR
Please pray for:

• Our National Assembly. May the Lord guide us to choose the officers according to his will, who will work the next two years at the National Board.
• The Lord to raise up new pastors from our Apopa El Salvador Alliance church to take on the challenge of opening new churches in our country.

March 15, 2023

1) AWF NORTH AMERICA REGION

UNITED STATES
Asbury Awakening:
On Wednesday, February 9, Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky, held their regularly scheduled chapel service for students led by Zach Meerkreebs of Envision, a ministry of the U.S. Christian and Missionary Alliance. At the end of the service, about 20 students remained in Hughes Memorial Auditorium seeking the Lord and worshiping. Shortly after, young people began returning to the auditorium in repentance and praise. A unique move of God has continued as students from Asbury, the University of Kentucky, several other area colleges, churches, and the community beyond have come to Asbury’s campus with holy expectation and general curiosity. Scores of people have surrendered their lives to Christ, accepting God’s call to the nations, and experiencing miraculous healings. The 24/7 prayer service went viral on social media and other news sources.
Please pray:

• For the pastors and leaders at colleges and churches around the United States who have opened their chapels and sanctuaries for the work of the Holy Spirit. Pray for discernment, wisdom, and rest as they continue to lead their communities in the days and weeks ahead.
• That a spirit of radical humility and repentance will continue to move across the communities in which God is bringing spiritual awakening. Pray for salvation, an increasing call to world missions, and miraculous healing.
• That the name of Jesus Christ will be exalted in more communities as lives continue to be changed by this extraordinary activity of God.

Project ReImagine:

• Continue to pray for a bold and generous response to Project ReImagine. It is the vehicle for fueling One Alliance Place, a 14-acre, mixed-use development in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, that will house the Alliance National Office, offer a welcoming place for the community to gather, and serve as a model for changing church engagement in society. Pray that needed funds will be raised as the project enters phase three. Pray also for continued favor and an ongoing, fruitful partnership with the city of Reynoldsburg, as well as clear communication and cooperation between the architects and construction firms as they coordinate their efforts.

Evangelism and Church Planting:

• Pray for Alliance church leaders who attended the Exponential Orlando 2023 Conference, March 6-9. The theme was “Lost Cause: Reviving Evangelism.” It was a call to action for pastors, church planters, and ministry leaders to revitalize their efforts to share the gospel and bring others to Christ. The conference provided inspiring messages and practical tools to help boost the evangelistic fervor of the local church. Pray that Alliance leaders who attended the conference will remain more deeply engaged and practically equipped to lead their churches in reaching the lost and overlooked in their communities.

CANADA
Praise God for:

• The new partnership between two Christian and Missionary Alliance theological schools: Ambrose University in Canada and Seminario Teológico Alianza in Chile.

Please pray for:

• The 12-15 new students who will study in Ambrose’s Master of Theological Studies program. Pray for this dynamic partnership and its potential to prepare a handful of Chilean students for eventual Ph.D. work and the furtherance of theological education in Chile.
• The NorthWind gathering, a New Venture at work among Indigenous people through NorthWind Family Ministries in Thunder Bay, Ontario. NorthWind provides sacred places uniquely designed for discipleship for those who have been left vulnerable by the impact of Indigenous residential schools and other traumatic experiences. Pray for NorthWind staff and volunteers, as they come alongside many in difficult circumstances. Pray for wisdom to address the trauma that can impact them, and for financial support and God’s provision for this work.

2) AWF APAC (ASIA PACIFIC) REGION

MYANMAR
Praise God for:

• His protection and care for us during the District Conference in February and the General Council Business Meeting in early March, while turmoil and hardships are around the corner.

Please pray for:

• The newly elected district leaders. May God give them wisdom and strength as they lead God’s people.
• A missionary family who recently moved to a rented house in Swe Pyi Tha Town in Yangon City. Pray that they may adjust well to the new environment and bring spiritual fruits there.
• God to bring justice, reconciliation, and peace among the people of Myanmar.

TAIWAN
Please pray for:

• Two of our churches that have no pastor: in Hualien and Pingtung.
• The three-day ministry seminar conference in Tao-yuan.
• The celebration of the 70th anniversary of the national church of Taiwan this year.

March 8, 2023

AWF AFRICA REGION

MALI
Praise God for:

• His protection and guidance at the General Assembly of the National Women’s Department, February 21-24, in Koutiala.

Please pray for:

• The church of Douna Pen to reopen. The terrorists closed this church a few weeks ago.
• The national evangelism team to be able to continue sharing the gospel, despite these difficult times. They are planning four evangelistic campaigns this year.
• The General Assembly of the C&MA of Mali. Pray that the Holy Spirit will lead us during the major decisions that need to be made to establish the action plans.
• The protection of Christians who live in the third, fourth and fifth regions. They are suffering persecution and intimidation. Pray also for the schools to reopen so that the children can go back to their classes.

GABON
Praise God for:

• The protection of our missionaries and their families in Benin, Togo, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and São Tomé.

Please pray for:

• Finances for the purchase of land and the construction of the Bâta mission station and a church building in Malabo, both in Equatorial Guinea.
• The necessary funds for the construction of church buildings in São Tomé; in Lomé, Togo; and in Accra, Ghana.
• The recruiting and training of another missionary for São Tomé. Pray also that the disciples would be strengthened in their faith and multiply.

COTE D’IVOIRE
Please pray for:

• The opening ceremony of the Christian Alliance Radio House on Saturday, March 11 at the Bouaké Mission Station. The radio station will significantly contribute to carrying our voice to the farthest lands with the gospel to edify God’s children and save lost souls. This is a reason for joy for the entire C&MA church of Cote d’Ivoire.
• The conference of the national church in April. Pray also for the election of the new National Board of Directors. May this be a great opportunity to consolidate and unify the church.
• God’s wisdom and guidance for President Noël N’Guessan to lead the 2020-2030 Strategic Plan for Sustainable Development.
• The Lord to bring many people to him through our inland mission fields.
• Our missionaries in Ghana and Togo.

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (DRC)
Please pray for:

• The deployment of two Congolese missionary couples to Guinea. Only administrative formalities remain. May God use this team in cross-cultural ministry which is a new experience in their ministry life.
• The pastors and pastors’ wives who will be on a month-long prayer retreat. May this time be a personal encounter of each one with the Lord.
• The evangelistic crusades planned for March in Boma with the teams of the “Embassy of Jesus” of Canada, the C&MA England, and the Church of Christ in Congo. May God use these crusades to bring many souls to Christ.
• Our national church’s Alliance TV channel in Boma. The technical test phase has just been finished and it will soon enter the program broadcasting phase. Pray that God will use this channel as an instrument of evangelization and building up his church. May he equip the workers and provide the necessary resources for the advancement of this ministry.

ANGOLA
Please pray for:

• The new works in Soyo and Cafunfo, in the provinces of Lunda and Zaire, Angola. Pray also for the acquisition of land and the construction of church buildings in these places.
• Robert Sanou of the AWF Relief and Development Team. He is planning to come to Angola to train pastors and leaders. Pray for his visa to be approved so he can travel.
• God to raise up young people to preach the gospel and plant new churches.
• God to touch the hearts of the Angolan authorities to rebuild our mission station’s infrastructure. The building was destroyed by the troops while they occupied the mission as their headquarters, and the government has already promised several times to rehabilitate it.

March 1, 2023

AWF EMERALD (EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST) REGION
Praise God for:

• The successful EMERALD Regional Coordinating Committee meeting that took place in the Netherlands in January. Praise God also for the connections that were made with Alliance family representatives in the Netherlands from ABC-Unie, CAMA Zending and CMAlliance Nederland.

Please pray for:

• The 2023 AWF EMERALD Conference and the Global Symposium of Alliance Theology in Toulouse, France, in June 2023. Pray for the planning and organizing team.
• Visas to be issued to all those who need them to travel to the two events.
• Volunteers from local churches to step forward to help facilitate the conference.

SYRIA
Praise God for:

• The Alliance church in Aleppo that has become a refuge for people who have lost their homes due to the earthquake. The church is ministering to the needs of people who have lost so much. The church building is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide shelter, food, and emotional and spiritual support.

Please pray for:

• Pastor Abdullah and his family in the Alliance church in Aleppo. He has been so busy that he sleeps only three to four hours a day and does not have time to see his children as he tends to the needs of the people who are suffering.
• The volunteers who work tirelessly to keep shifts running around the clock to minister to the needs of the people.
• The resources to provide food, heating and light to the families that have been devastated by the earthquake.

FRANCE
Praise God for:

• The national missions month of the Alliance in France in February. Many church services were focused on missions and church planting, challenging everyone to be a missionary where God has called them to serve, creating deep, loving relationships that reflect the love of Jesus.
• The successful church plant in Cayenne, French Guyana, where missionary Pastor Kong Ming Vang is teaching and training future leaders. Praise God for the Alliance family from Venezuela that has now joined the church.

Please pray for:

• The raising and training of new leaders and pastors because there is a significant need that is increasing all the time.
• Volunteers from local churches to come forward to help facilitate the 2023 AWF EMERALD Conference and the Global Symposium of Alliance Theology in Toulouse, in June 2023.

HOLY LAND
Jerusalem Alliance Church
Praise God for:

• The Redeemers Praise Team outreach event in January, which more than 300 children attended, enabling them to hear the message of the gospel. At the end of the drama event, the heroes of the play asked the children to stand up and commit their lives to Jesus. This scene brought the organizing team to tears.
• The special discipleship conference for people who don’t know Jesus that took place in the Bethlehem area. Twelve couples joined us overnight. The conference included three sessions on The Son of God, the Crucifixion, and the Authenticity of the Bible.

Please pray for:

• The political situation, that things will not escalate and that we don’t see more casualties. Pray for the months to come, especially April when Ramadan, Easter and Pesach all come together.

HUNGARY
Praise God for:

• The work that the Lord is doing in Hungary, especially in the church of Pusztaszabolcs that remains firm and active. Praise God also for what he is doing in the group of Iváncsa, that little by little is consolidating.

Please pray:

• That the Lord will continue to guide and bless the town of Adony and provide the team with a meeting place for the group there.
• For the Lord to open the doors in the town of Besnyő to soon be able to hold evangelistic events, and in this way be able to reach the people there with the gospel.
• For the 40 days of fasting and prayer during the months of April and May. We are planning to finish with a big evangelistic event. Pray that the Lord will guide us in this time of searching in unity for his presence, and above all that many people will be able to meet Christ or be reconciled with him.

ITALY
ACMI Church in Ancona
Praise God for:

• Allowing the church to be more and more involved in missions. Every two months we are starting to give our first missionary offerings. This is a great step forward, because God is touching our hearts to be a blessing to our brothers and sisters in other nations.

Please pray for:

• Missionary Fanny Levicoy, from Argentina, who is serving God in Hungary and will be visiting us in March. We are organizing many missionary activities that will include children, youth and the whole church. We are excited to see what the Lord will do through these mission events, and we ask for prayer that God will touch the hearts of the whole church to answer the call and be immersed in missions.
• Our daughter church in the city of Ancona. They are experiencing many changes and difficulties, and we ask for God’s guidance and direction to know what decisions to make and how to continue to follow his will.
• The new cell groups that we will start in our area to reach as many people as possible with the gospel. May God show us the right time and steps to follow.

IRAQ
Alliance Church in Erbil, Kurdistan
Praise God for:

• All the “Ms” who are coming to the church in constantly increasing numbers. We ask for prayers for the church to be truly the spiritual, psychological and material refuge for those who seek the truth and to lead them to the person of the Lord Jesus Christ so they can know him as their personal Savior.

Please pray for:

• All the church projects, as they seek to meet the growing material and medical needs day after day due to the increasing numbers of people in need. The need is great, especially in light of the global economic crisis and the increasing number of refugees coming from Syria and from other Iraqi cities to Erbil.
• The new church building. Pray that God will fill every need with the power of his grace.
• Discipleship groups and their growth. Pray also for the disciples that they may grow in the knowledge and love of Christ.

LEBANON
Praise God for:

• The Alliance church in Lebanon and the way that they are supporting the Alliance churches in Syria following the earthquake. The Lebanese are helping the Syrians minister to the needs of people that have lost so much.

RUSSIA
Please pray for:

• The Alliance churches in Russia as they continue to be light and salt in this fragile world, ministering to people who have been impacted by the war.

AWF EMERALD MISSION MOBILIZATION
Please pray for:

• The growing partnership between the AWF, the Alliance in Spain and the Alliance Canada in developing a national church planting project in Spain.
• The preparations to launch the Alliance Church of All Nations Project at the 2023 AWF EMERALD Conference. May God prepare the way for this new tool to reach the nations and grow his Kingdom.

SPAIN
Please pray for:

• “Project Spain”: The plan of the Alliance in Spain to plant at least one Alliance church in each of the 50 provinces that make up the territory of Spain. The plan is to have a church in each city to reach local Spanish people and all nations by creating community.

AWF Prayers – February 2023

February 15, 2023

1) AWF NORTH AMERICA REGION

CANADA
Please pray for:

• Montreal Zion Alliance Church. Launched in April 2019, Montreal Zion Alliance Church’s vision is to see people and families transformed by Jesus. They strive to be a community of faith that builds a strong relationship with God and with each other. Starting from a Sunday morning gathering, they have expanded their influence through home group gatherings and various events.

UNITED STATES
Please pray for:

• The healing and restoration of communities that have been devastated by severe weather and gun violence. California has suffered a number of these tragedies over the past few months. Pray for U.S. Alliance districts and churches as they offer Christ’s healing presence to those impacted by these events.
• U.S. Alliance churches and U.S.-based Envision sites as they continue to meet the immense needs of growing immigrant and refugee populations. Pray for established Alliance churches to seek ways to open their facilities to immigrant congregations. Pray also for the expansion of ESL (English as a Second Language) ministries and other vital services that will help welcome overlooked and displaced people into loving, supportive, Christian communities.
• A bold and generous response to Project ReImagine. This is a widespread initiative born out of the Alliance National Office relocation, intended not only to extend Christ’s welcoming presence to the city of Reynoldsburg and the greater Columbus, Ohio area, but also to preserve and enhance the deeper life, missional, and multicultural distinctives of The Alliance in its U.S. communities and throughout the world. Pray for continued favor and an ongoing fruitful partnership with the city of Reynoldsburg. Pray also for good communication and cooperation between the construction firms as they coordinate their efforts for the first phase of the construction of Alliance Place, a four-story, 130,000 square-foot mixed-use building that will serve The Alliance and the broader local community.
• The more than 200 youth workers who recently gathered in Columbus, Ohio for The Alliance Youth Refresh event. The gathering provided opportunities for these leaders to share ideas and perspectives, care for each other’s souls, and to be equipped in the areas of cultural intelligence, missional engagement, and evangelism. Pray that these next-generation leaders will continue to feel renewed, empowered, supported and equipped as they train up the next generation of Christ followers.

2) AWF APAC (ASIA PACIFIC) REGION

MONGOLIA
Please pray for:

• The Mongolian Alliance churches to get activated for evangelism and to grow fruitfully. Pray also that the youth and young adult ministries will reach out effectively.
• The Mongolian herds people. In Mongolia, about 30% of the population are herds people who raise livestock to live on. In 2022, sixty percent of the Gobi regions were under drought, and as a result, herdsmen have been moving to different places looking for green pastures. Winter has been a particularly challenging season for them. Pray that churches will be available to reach out to herdsmen and find open hearts to evangelize them.

THAILAND
Please pray for:

• Narong and Thing, missionaries sent by C&MA Vietnam (North), who are leading the church planting ministry among the Vietnamese diaspora in Nakhon Phanom. Since their arrival, two churches have been planted – in Nakhon Phanom and Mokdahan. Please pray for the expansion of this ministry to the provinces of Nong Khai, Udon Thani, and Sakon Nakhon.
• Than Tun as he leads the church planting ministry among the Burmese diaspora in Bangkok. He has been working in partnership with the Union Baptist Church and with the support of Queency Wauran of C&MA Indonesia, who joined the team last year. Pray for the new church plant project among the Burmese on Kho Samui Island, in the southern part of Thailand.

February 8, 2023

1) AWF EMERALD (EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST) REGION

SYRIA
Please pray for:

• The countries of Syria and Turkey that suffered a series of severe earthquakes starting February 6, 2023.
• The Alliance Church of Syria which is open 24/7 and working around the clock in full capacity trying to respond effectively to the needs they suddenly found themselves facing on top of the well-known desperate situation prior to this disaster.
• God’s protection and healing for the injured.
• The immediate needs: temporary shelter, food, medicine, heating.
• President Edward Awabdeh and the pastors and leaders of the Alliance Church of Syria, for grace, wisdom and strength from God.

If you would like to contribute to the relief work in Syria, please click Syria Relief or contact [email protected]

2) AWF CLA (LATIN AMERICA) REGION

ECUADOR
Please pray for:

• Our national assembly and the theme “Acts of the Holy Spirit,” February 23-25 in Guayaquil. Pray also for the election of the new National Board of Directors.
• The new cycle of students of the Alliance Bible Seminary of Ecuador, which will begin on April 17. May God add more students who wish to prepare themselves with excellence in their service to the Lord.
• Our country. The high crime rate that has emerged in recent months in Ecuador has resulted in several violent deaths and injuries to others.

GUATEMALA
Praise God for:

• His guidance to implement every decision made at the general assembly on January 28.

Please pray for:

• Pastor Braulio Lares and his family. They lost all their belongings in a fire.
• The new churches that are being planted. May God’s grace reach many people in these towns in the interior of the country.

BOLIVIA
Please pray for:

• The new work in Cobija: that many people can be reached with the gospel in the Bolivian Amazon.
• Dynamism and vision for the new national ministries: Missions, Women, and Youth.
• A larger place for the Alliance in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, to preach and teach the Word of God.
• The future work in the city of El Alto, La Paz to reach one of the most populated cities in Bolivia with the gospel.
• The pastors who are being trained, so that God strengthens and guides them in the places where they will serve.

COLOMBIA
Please pray for:

• The centennial celebration of the Alliance of Colombia this year and the Alliance Convention, August 17-20. May the name of our Lord Jesus Christ be glorified in Colombia.
• Provision for our pastors and missionaries in Colombia and abroad.
• Construction of the extension of the auditorium at Camp Ebenezer. Pray that we can obtain the necessary permits and funds.

URUGUAY
Please pray for:

• Opening of new works this year. May the Lord open the door for us and guide the national church and the National Missions Department to advance together in places that have not been reached with the gospel in our country.
• God to raise men and women to start formal training at our theological seminary, so we can have more pastors and leaders to serve in churches and the mission field.
• A pastor for the Vichadero Alliance church that remains without a pastor.
• Our country has been facing a severe drought, which has caused fires, crop losses, and animal deaths. The lack of food and water is affecting the economy.

BRAZIL
Please pray for:

• Support for the missionaries of the Missions Department of the Brazilian Alliance in Asia, Japan, Portugal, Mozambique, and Brazil.
• God’s guidance and provision for the students who will start classes at the A.W. Tozer Theological Seminary this month.
• Our pastors and church planters. May the Lord give them wisdom to lead the church with grace and humility.
• Brazil after the transition of government. Pray that God’s will be done.

ARGENTINA
Please pray for:

• Spiritual and economic support for our missionary families in the field.
• An awakening of the call to pastoral ministry and missions.
• The finances and health of our pastoral families.
• The preparations and coordination of the new school year of our Buenos Aires Bible Institute.
• The expansion projects of our churches.

EL SALVADOR
Please pray for:

• God’s guidance and provision so that we can open a third Alliance church in our country this year.
• El Salvador. Our country is undergoing a period of exception to our constitutional rights. It was to have lasted a couple of weeks, but we have been in these conditions now for more than six months. Pray for wisdom for government authorities to reverse this process.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Praise God for:

• The national assembly we had at the beginning of January.

Please pray for:

• New workers and for our churches to grow.

HONDURAS
Please pray for:

• The preparations for the Central American Congress that will be held here in Honduras in September.

February 1, 2023

AWF AFRICA REGION

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (DRC)
Please pray for:

• The deployment of two missionary couples to Guinea this month.
• God’s comfort for the grieving families of our church members in Kinshasa. Pray also for those who lost plots of land and material goods during the torrential rains in December, which caused more than a hundred deaths and enormous damage.
• Peace in the east of the DRC which is under the threat of terrorists who killed Christians in a Protestant church in Kasindi in the territory of Beni. Pray that this situation will not affect the faith of the children of God.

MALI
Please pray for:

• The healing of Pastor Simeon Dembélé, the former director of the Bible School of Baramba. He has been sick for six months.
• Liberation of the village of Dounapin from the pressure of jihadists in the Bandiagara region.
• Christians to remain committed to their faith with the Lord despite terrorist threats.

ANGOLA
Please pray for:

• The churches that are being planted in the cities of Mbanza Congo and Soio, both in the Province of Zaire, Angola.
• God’s guidance and provision for the General Assembly of the Women of the Alliance in Angola (ACMAA) in March.
• Our newly graduated student in theology from the Bible institute in Cote d’Ivoire. May God guide him in his new task.

COTE D’IVOIRE
Please pray for:

• God’s wisdom and guidance for the election of the new president of the C&MA of Cote d’Ivoire for the next four years.
• Aimée-Chantal N’Guessan, the new director of the Alliance Bible Institute of Cote d’Ivoire.
• Completion of the work on the Radio House and the dedication scheduled for this month.

BURKINA FASO
Please pray for:

• The organization of the centennial anniversay of the Alliance of Burkina Faso in November 2023.
• Funds for the construction of the national church’s new headquarters.
• The churches that were closed due to persecution.
• Security and provision for the more than one million displaced persons. Pray also for healing of trauma victims.
• The return of peace to Burkina Faso.

BENIN
Please pray for:

• The Christian and Missionary Alliance Church of Benin, which will elect its first national president in 2023. Until today, the church has been managed by the executive team installed by the national office of Gabon, the mother of this mission station. Pray that God will choose whom he wants to lead the national church for the next five years.

AWF Prayers – January 2023

January 25, 2023

AWF EMERALD (EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST) REGION

Please pray for:

• The EMERALD Regional Coordinating Committee meeting in the Netherlands at the end of the month to finalize the arrangements for the AWF EMERALD Conference and the Global Symposium of Alliance Theology that will take place in Toulouse, France, in June 2023.

SPAIN
Praise God for:

• Alcañiz, a town in the province of Teruel. The Alianza de Fe church of Zaragoza is making an effort to start a new work there in 2023. Pray that this new church will be light and salt to many Spaniards and foreigners for the glory of God.

Please pray for:

• The new works that will be opened in northern Spain in 2023.
• The Alliance church of Spain to be able to continue financially supporting their first missionary in Bible translation.
• The Lord to give us the grace to be one just as he and the Father are one.

FRANCE
Please pray for:

• The French Alliance missionaries to be encouraged and radiant in their ministry. Pray also that this will have an impact in churches to reinvigorate and maintain support and bring forth new workers willing to serve.
• The new programs that are being developed to prepare church leaders. Pray that more people will answer the call to train in Bible institutes to serve the Lord.
• The national church and the Alliance churches in France as they adapt to the new situation created by legislation that reinforces government oversight of the administration and finances of religious associations. Many detailed changes must be made to statutes, bylaws and accounting practices in order to comply with the new legislation.

ITALY
Praise God for:

• The leaders of churches who meet every month on Zoom to share and pray together for the advancement of God’s Kingdom.
• The brothers and sisters who met during December to pray for each other:
  • Rome: Vigil of prayer, for a closing of the year and each activity related to it.
  • Beyond Simple Alliance Church:
    • Thanksgiving lunch and evangelistic activities during the Christmas season.
    • For health and strength for the couple responsible for this ministry.
    • For the finances, the commitment and spiritual growth of each member.
  • Bologna:
    • For the leadership of the church.
    • For every family to develop a house altar time (the reading of the Word).
    • For every man to be the priest of his house.
  • Milano:
    • For a young refugee who must return to his country. Pray that God will transform his life and cover him with his love.
    • For wisdom to guide the leaders to develop the refugee ministry in Italy.
    • For the dinner and lunch activities to share the gospel and reach lives for Christ.
  • Porto Recanati:
    • For its anniversary celebration.
    • For each church member, so that the presence of Christ may be manifested.

Please pray for:

• The unity of all Alliance churches in Italy.
• God to give Italian churches the opportunity and resources to develop teaching materials in the Italian language.

January 11, 2023

1) AWF APAC (ASIA PACIFIC) REGION

CAMBODIA
Please pray for:

• The centennial celebration of the C&MA of Cambodia, January 26-28 in Phnom Penh. Pray for protection and safe travels for all participants and for a blessed time of worship and fellowship.

MYANMAR
Please pray for:

• Missionary Ram Thiang Hlima and his family. In November they had to move from their rented house in Mingalardon Township, Yangon, because the Myanmar army claimed the village and surrounding areas to be their property. The Hlimas moved to Hle Suh, a village in Yetashi Township, Bago region, about 250 km from Yangon. Pray that they may adjust well at this new place and bring forth spiritual fruits.
• The Tit Kun village. Every year the Alliance church holds a camp, but the military entered the village and took away all they have. The villagers were Buddhists who had converted to Christianity. Pray that they will stand firm in their faith in Jesus Christ despite the opposition.
• The peace and restoration of Myanmar. May the new year bring healing and reconciliation to the people and the nation.

MONGOLIA
Please pray for:

• Our pastors and church leaders to grow in faith, wisdom, and ministry.
• The Mongolian Alliance churches to get activated for evangelism and to grow fruitfully. Pray also that the youth and young adult ministries will reach out effectively.
• The Mongolian herds people. In Mongolia, about 30% of the population are herds people who raise livestock to live on. According to the forecast, there is a high probability of having a very frigid winter throughout the land. Please pray that churches will be available to reach out to the herdsmen and find open hearts to evangelize them.
• The partnership with Alliance churches of South Korea and Philippines to be established well and grow mutually beneficial.
• The Mongolian economy to be stable, so that citizens may increase their income.

2) AWF NORTH AMERICA REGION

UNITED STATES
Please pray for:

• The effective follow-up and discipleship of visitors and new believers who attended Christmas services in U.S. Alliance churches. Pray that church staff, lay leaders, and mature believers will remain sensitive to the Holy Spirit’s prompts to reach out to those still seeking Emmanuel’s loving embrace.
• S. Alliance churches and U.S.-based Envision sites as they continue to meet the immense needs of growing immigrant and refugee populations. Pray for established Alliance churches to seek ways to open their facilities to immigrant congregations. Pray also for the expansion of ESL (English as a Second Language) ministries and other vital services that will help welcome overlooked and displaced people into loving, supportive, Christian communities.
• A bold and generous response to Project ReImagine, a widespread initiative birthed out of the Alliance National Office relocation. It is intended not only to extend Christ’s welcoming presence to the greater Columbus, Ohio, area but also to preserve and enhance the deeper life, missional, and multicultural distinctives of The Alliance in its U.S. communities and throughout the world.

CANADA

• God is doing a new thing in Whitby, Ontario! Whitby is a town in the center of the Durham Region on the north shore of Lake Ontario. With more than 10,000 Chinese people, there is a growing need for a Mandarin church in the area. This is the call that the Whitby Chinese Alliance New Venture, led by David Pan, is responding to. Pray for God’s favor as they launch this New Venture.

AWF Prayers – December 2022

December 21, 2022

AWF CLA (LATIN AMERICA) REGION

COLOMBIA
Praise God for:

• The more than 400 pastors and leaders who gathered at our Alliance convention in November with the theme “Breath of Life”! We thank God for giving our leadership a fresh breath of life, for his love and provision, and renewal of our vision.

Please pray for:

• Protection for our pastors and their congregations in the Cauca region. They have been affected by public disorder.
• Provision and support for the construction process of our Ebenezer camp.

ECUADOR
Please pray for:

• The Vera Aguilar family, who traveled to Israel on November 9 to continue their missionary work in that country.
• The National Assembly of the Alliance of Ecuador, February 23-25, 2023 in Guayaquil. Pray also for the new Board of Directors that will be elected at this event.

CHILE
Praise God for:

• The renewal of the “Faith Promise” missionary offering, which currently supports 26 missionary projects in Chile and abroad, especially in the sixth region.
• His faithfulness in the 125 years of the Alliance in Chile. We thank the Lord for missionaries Weiss and Dawson, who were pioneers not only of the Alliance, but of the gospel in the southern region of Chile.
• The new believers and baptized people that the Lord brought to our churches in 2022.

Please pray for:

• The pastors and their families who will take up new ministerial functions in new churches in the coming months. One of them is the Figueroa Ulloa family with their three children. They will go as pastors to the Palena region to strengthen the ministry there.
• God’s guidance and wisdom at our national assembly in January 2023.

ARGENTINA
Please pray for:

• A time of rest and renewal for our pastoral families during the holidays.
• Sister Monica Barria. Pray that her visa to Spain will be approved soon so she can start her ministry in that country.
• Economic, spiritual and emotional support for our missionary families.

PANAMA
Praise God for:

• The installation of Rev. Luis Beltrán as senior pastor of the Chinese C&MA church “Fuente de Agua Viva.”
• The Lord’s provision of resources so that we were able to contribute to the food and purchase of return tickets to Venezuela for several people stranded in Panama, showing them God’s love in words and deeds.

Please pray for:

• Financial provision so that we will be able to purchase the building where our church has been gathering for the last four years.

URUGUAY
Praise God:

• That after several years we were able to hold a national retreat for pastors and missionaries in our country. It was a special time of fellowship and edification in the Word.
• For the provision of material resources to finish building the pastoral house at the Salto Alliance church.

Please pray for:

• The Santa Isabel church in Rivera. May God provide the necessary funds for the construction of a new church building where we can meet and carry out different activities that are limited in the current building.
• The Vichadero Alliance church in Rivera. They have been without a pastor for more than a year. A pastor from another congregation has been supporting this church as much as he can, but he lives far away. Please pray that the Lord will raise up a worker who can pastor this church full-time.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Please pray for:

• Our pastoral families, especially for Pastor Daniel Arias who has been ill.
• The national assembly of the Dominican C&MA, January 12-15, 2023.

PERU
Please pray for:

• Our national church. May God guide and bless the new national and regional Board of Directors in leading our denomination to new and better times.
• Our local churches. May God grant a renewed vision, passion and strength to our churches to continue extending his Kingdom from Peru to the ends of the earth.

HAITI
Please pray for:

• Restoration, deliverance and conversion during the evangelization campaign “Jesus the True Way”, January 1-15, 2023 at the Ouanaminthe C&MA. Also pray for the preachers so that God uses them with anointing and power – especially those who will come from the United States.

EL SALVADOR
Please pray for:

• Pastor Joel Fuentes, who will lead a church we are planning to open in 2023.
• God’s provision to one of our churches in San Salvador to be able to purchase a place of its own.

BOLIVIA
Please pray for:

• God’s guidance in choosing the leaders to start a new work in the city of El Alto in 2023. Pray also for the missionary team that will plant a new church Cobija next year.
• The Santa Cruz da la Sierra Alliance church. They need a bigger facility to carry out activities. Pray for provision of resources to rent a new place.

December 7, 2022

AWF EMERALD (EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST) REGION
Praise God for:

• The recent Zoom meeting of the national Alliance leaders from the EMERALD Region. We received encouraging news from the churches about how God is clearly working in our region, building his Church, despite the difficult times. The gathering was a blessed time of fellowship among the national leaders.

HUNGARY
Please pray for:

• The evangelistic dinner on December 9. We have invited authorities and representatives of the different public areas and of service to the community of the town of Pusztaszabolcs. Pray that the message of Christ will reach every heart.
• The Advent celebration that the authorities of the town organize every year. We have been invited to lead the celebration on Sunday, December 11, as representatives of the only evangelical Christian church in the town. Pray that we can be a blessing to the community and deliver the message of salvation.
• In the days leading up to Christmas we will be taking gifts to children of needy families in four villages where there is no church. Pray that we will be able to share the gospel with each family.

SPAIN
Praise God:

• In 2019, God moved the hearts of Jon and Mariasun Neff to respond to the crisis of juvenile immigrants in Málaga who were turned out on the street on their 18th birthday. This December, three years later, the first group of five will graduate from Project AMOR, the resident program the Neffs initiated to house, train, mentor and disciple young men from Africa. They all have papers, jobs and housing, and have been introduced to Jesus the Messiah.

Please pray for:

• Discernment for the Neffs and Nicholases as they choose and welcome up to twelve more young men for the next cohort at Project AMOR.
• The new advisory board of the Alliance Institute for Ministry Formation (INFORMA) as they meet for the first time to give direction. The members are Dr. Francisco Cerrón, rector; Rev. Aristides Flores, president of the national church; Rev. Jorge Jimenez, national board member; and Rev. Tim Westergren, director of the Alliance mission to Spain.

HOLY LAND
Praise God for:

• The new center in the West Bank reaching out to people with disabilities. They make up 12% of the population.
• The online courses in English that are available to everyone in the church throughout the world to teach them how to share their faith with “Ms.”

Please pray for:

• New believers as they seek to understand their faith. A lot of teaching is available, but it is often puzzling for those new to God’s Word.

NETHERLANDS
Please pray for:

• Unity in the final stages of the merger process of the ABC church with the Baptist Union in the Netherlands.
• Promotion of mission partnerships in our country, supported by CAMA Mission and European Baptists. We aim to create partnerships between our churches and church planting teams in other countries.
• The AWF EMERALD board meeting in January in the Netherlands.

JORDAN
Praise God for:

• New people who are filling up the Jordanian C&MA churches since the epidemic.

Please pray for:

• Munther Shahatit, the AWF coordinator of the EMERALD Region. He is being sent from Second Circle as a missionary to pastor the Yediot church at the AAJ school.

FRANCE
Praise God for:

• The annual pastors retreat and regional fellowship events that took place in November. They were wonderful moments of togetherness with a clear direction for the future of the Alliance family in France.

GREAT BRITAIN
Praise God for:

• Restoring the health of Rev. Mike Baraniak, the president of the C&MA GB.

Please pray for:

• Renewed direction and energy for the management committee of the C&MA GB.

IRAQ
Alliance Church in Erbil, Kurdistan
Praise God for:

• The people who are coming to Christ from many nations and people groups in Erbil.
• The 74 full-time volunteers serving in many ways and leading discipleship groups.

Please pray for:

• Deeper growth in Christ within the disciples.
• The new leaders who are heading discipleship groups.

ALLIANCE DIASPORA MINISTRIES (ADM)
Please pray for:

• The launch of the new church planting cycle among the Alliance Diaspora Ministries communities across Europe.

AFRICAN ALLIANCE DIASPORA
Praise God for:

• The new Congolese Alliance community in Dijon, France, that seeks to plant a church with the support of the national Alliance church of France (AECM France).

ALLIANCE TRAINING
Please pray for:

• The Christian Alliance Institute of Theology (CAIT) in Lebanon as they build online and offer hybrid training courses in Arabic under their new director, Daniel Hutton. They are working with the support of Yazan Fakhoury from the C&MA Jordan.

AWF Prayers – November 2022

November 30, 2022

1) AWF APAC (ASIA PACIFIC) REGION

INDONESIA
On November 21, a 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck West Java in a heavily Muslim populated area. More than 61,900 people were displaced, 271 people died, and 56,320 houses were damaged. Please pray for:

• The Kemah Peduli Indonesia Foundation (Relief work under C&MA Indonesia) that has been working with CAMA Services in Indonesia. They have been providing disaster response ministries by sending aid and volunteers. Pray for the volunteers to show real love to the people, especially those who cannot be reached by government assistance.

2) AWF AFRICA REGION

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (DRC)
Praise God for:

• The successful trip to Spain of Rev. Marcel Bunda, the president of the Alliance of DRC. He participated in the Church Mission Conference of C&MA Spain in Madrid.

Please pray for:

• The prayer and fundraising campaigns for the Mission in the churches of the DRC.
• The missionaries who will go to Guinea shortly. Pray also that we can finalize the agreement with the partners who will collaborate with us in this project.
• The violence to cease in the two Ecclesiastical Districts of the Bateke Plateau and the region around Kinshasa where the churches are closed due to ethnic slayings.
• Financial and material support for the families of Alliance pastors and church members of the Bateke Plateau who lost everything.

CÔTE D’IVOIRE
Praise God for:

• The smooth running of the evangelization campaign called “The Coast for Christ.”
• The conversion of souls during the first two stages of the campaign in Songon and Fresco.

Please pray for:

• The completion of the Christian Alliance Radio House. About 70% of the work has been finished.
• The funds that are being raised for the construction of church buildings, for the work on the mission fields, equipping the radio house, and equipping the National Evangelism Team.

MALI
Please pray for:

• A smooth replacement of the general director of the Protestant Medical Assistance Center (CPAM), the NGO run by the Alliance of Mali.
• The families who lost their relatives to explosive devices in the Zamana District.
• Financial provision for our centennial celebration.
• The Lord to spare Mali from religious conflict. A lot of confrontation has taken place in recent weeks.

GABON
Praise God:

• That we were able to screen the film Jesus for the first time in the local language Gisir. One hundred fifty-two people attended and 21 accepted the Lord. May God be praised!

3) AWF NORTH AMERICA REGION

UNITED STATES
Please pray for:

• U.S. Alliance churches as they continue to reach out to and care for the ongoing waves of refugees and immigrants being welcomed into our cities and communities.
• Those affected by Hurricane Nicole on the east coast of Florida. Some coastal homes have been lost. Pray for families who lost loved ones, for those injured, and for people whose homes were damaged or destroyed. Pray also for Alliance churches as they reach out and help those impacted.
• A spirit of generosity among Alliance people as we approach the year-end giving season. The Alliance Christmas Offering invites U.S. churches and individuals to support and equip Alliance international workers to proclaim Love Is Here among those who have not yet heard the good news of great joy.
• Churches throughout the United States in the aftermath of the recent elections, specifically that believers will model unity and kindness. Pray that Alliance family members will seek to be salt and light as they navigate complex and divisive political realities.

November 16, 2022

AWF APAC (ASIA PACIFIC) REGION

TAIWAN
Praise God for:

• The graduation ceremony of the Taiwan Alliance Theological Seminary, October 29. It was delayed due to the pandemic.
• The members congress of the Taiwan Alliance Church of Union, October 30. The ministry plan and budget for the next year has been finalized and approved.

Please pray for:

• The healing of our pastors who have COVID-19.
• Our churches. The gatherings and finances have been affected by the

MYANMAR
Praise God for:

• The baptism of two young men at Tuingo Alliance Church in October.
• The successful visitation and ministry of the Tahan District Alliance Women to six local churches in early November.

Please pray:

• That we could buy three houses or apartments in different mission fields in Yangon City to run missionary work effectively and perpetually.
• That we could pay better salaries to missionaries. Currently, the salaries hardly meet family needs because of inflation.

INDONESIA
Please pray for:

• Overseas missionaries who are working in various countries: seven missionaries serving Indonesian diaspora migrant workers in Hong Kong and Taiwan; and Ms. Queency reaching out to the Burmese from Myanmar in Bangkok in collaboration with C&MA Thailand.
• Our plans to send a missionary to Timor Leste. We have already made a visit to get started. Pray for the preparation of the missionaries who will be sent.

MONGOLIA
Please pray for:

• New churches to be planted in provinces such as Zavkhan, Övörkhangai and Selenge (Javkhlant).
• The growth of youth ministry of the Mongolia Alliance church.
• More fruitful and effective ministry of relief and development by the Mongolia Alliance church.
• The development of missionary projects outside Mongolia.
• The current CAMA center to become an educational training center.

HONG KONG
Praise God for:

• The 70^th anniversary of the North Point Alliance church that has been a strong missionary church and a great supporter of the ministry of AWF.

Please pray for:

• Peace, stability and justice in Hong Kong. May Christians be a channel of God’s peace. May the Lord bless the people of Hong Kong, especially the young people, and enable them to step away from helplessness, grief, and despair.
• The leadership and pastors of the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church Union of Hong Kong. They are facing great challenges as the city’s population exodus accelerates. It is also affecting the church membership.

JAPAN
Please pray for:

• Japan, one of the few countries with freedom of religion that has an evangelical population of less than 0.5%. Pray for Alliance workers from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Peru, the Philippines, Taiwan and United States serving in Japan.
• The construction of a new building for the Alliance seminary and national office. The building will have men’s dormitories, meeting rooms, and all-purpose rooms. Pray that the construction plan will proceed smoothly, and that the budget will be approved at next year’s annual council.

November 9, 2022

AWF CLA (LATIN AMERICA) REGION

COLOMBIA
Praise God for:

• His guidance and wisdom for the National Board of Directors and the Ministerial Council as they carried out strategic planning for the next three years. We pray that it will be a great blessing for our Alliance family in Colombia.

Please pray for:

• Our Alliance Convention 2022, November 17-20, with the theme “Breath of Life.” May the Lord prepare the hearts of the attendees and may it be a time of great blessing.
• The students of the A.B. Simpson Intercultural Training Center. They are carrying out their internships in various places in Colombia (Cauca, Risaralda, Nariño and Amazonas) and in Peru. Pray that God will give them grace, wisdom, and a time of spiritual, ministerial and personal enrichment in the fulfillment of the Great Commission.

BRAZIL
Praise God for:

• The youth conference in October that brought together 122 young people with the theme “Transformed Ego.” Pray that God will continue to work and use our young people to reach this next generation.

Please pray for:

• The national women’s congress, November 12-15. Pray for safe travels for all attendees and for a blessed time of worship, fellowship, teaching God’s Word and prayer.
• The A.W. Tozer Theological Seminary. They have a new program to reach more young people who are interested in deepening their walk with Christ.
• Missionaries Patrícia and Daniel Tivane. They will be returning from Mozambique to Brazil in December for a period of studies and a time with family.
• The missionary team in Portugal. They are doing research to better understand the city and region to plant a new church and to grow the church in the city of Paredes.
• God to raise up partners for Project Asia.
• Our country, which is divided because of the result of the presidential election on October 30. This is causing protests and standstills that are affecting the country. May God, in his sovereignty, guide the government in the coming days and years. Pray also for our pastors who have to shepherd churches that are divided by the election.

VENEZUELA
Please pray for:

• Pastor Víctor Núñez and his family. After 25 years of ministerial service in Venezuela, they are returning to their home country, Chile. May the Lord guide and strengthen them. Pray also for the El Encuentro Bíblico Alliance church during this transition. May God guide, protect, give wisdom, and revelation to the new pastor.
• The physical and financial health of our pastoral families. May the Lord provide everything they need and give peace amid hardship.
• The provision of the necessary resources to advance the remodeling and operation of the Foundation for the Family (FUNDALFA). Pray also for the new church that will function in this same location.
• Provision of human and financial resources for the work in Guayos and Cumaca, both in the Carabobo State.

PANAMA
Praise God for:

• The growth of the Chinese churches. We have taken the first steps to implement the internal regulations of the churches in Panama.

Please pray for:

• Wisdom and health for missionary couple Miguel and Yngrid Grassals. They have been leading the planting of the Brisas del Golf Alliance church.
• For the Lord to raise up a couple to support the work in Panama.
• Our church. The landlord received an offer to sell the site that the church has been using for the last four years. Pray that the Lord gives grace to the landlord and helps the church to face this challenge of faith.
• The Lord to give us wisdom, mercy and provision to meet the needs of migrants in extreme poverty. Panama is a commercial and migratory bridge. Pray that these people feel the love of God in their transit through Panama.

URUGUAY
Praise God for:

• The resources to complete the construction of the pastoral house in Salto.

Please pray for:

• Pastor Andrés Ripoll’s health.
• A worker for the church in Vichadero.
• The provision of funds for the construction of a new building for the Santa Isabel Alliance church.
• The Lord to strengthen the members of the Mandubí Alliance. They are in the process of pastoral transition.

EL SALVADOR
Please pray for:

• Pastor Joel Fuentes. He has been invited to be the pastor of the new work that is planned to start in 2023. May the Lord confirm his will.
• God to raise many students from our churches to study at SEMMCA (Central American Alliance Ministerial Seminary).
• A deep, growing and strengthening unity among our churches that makes us stronger.
• The new National Board of the church to be elected at the beginning of 2023. May God give us the right people.

BOLIVIA
Please pray for:

• God to open to the doors for us to start a new work in Cobija and in El Alto.
• Perseverance of the students in the local Bible academy.
• The transfer of the Santa Cruz Alliance church to a new place.
• The political situation due to the Census in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.

CUBA
Please pray for:

• Our pastoral family retreat to be held November 7-11.
• The healing of Pastor Eliud who is having prostate problems.

November 2, 2022

AWF EMERALD (EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST) REGION
Please pray for:

• The AWF EMERALD Conference and the Global Symposium of Alliance Theology that will take place in Toulouse, France, in June 2023.

ALLIANCE DIASPORA MINISTRIES (ADM)
Praise God for:

• The gathering of ADM ministers in October. A church planting vision was cast, and reports were given from all over Europe.
• All that he is doing among Muslim immigrants and refugees.

Please pray for:

• The Arab church being planted in Berlin, Germany.
• The house church in Granollers, Spain and for the church in Marseille, France that are being planted among Muslim background believers.
• More workers to be sent to Milan, Italy and Manchester, UK.
• Muslims who are being discipled in Malaga, Madrid, and Salt, Spain. Pray for the workers who are walking beside them.

SPAIN
Praise God for:

• The graduation ceremony of five students from the INFORMA Alliance Bible Institute in Madrid on October 22.
• The 4th National Alliance Missions Conference that took place in Granada in October. The theme was of the role of the local church in cross-cultural missions as the host church. The conference had the privilege of hearing from a delegation from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the largest national Alliance church of the African region.

Please pray for:

• The last three courses INFORMA will offer in November in Madrid, Barcelona and Canarias. Pray that the students may be blessed by the Lord as the academic year comes to an end.
• The new INFORMA director, Dr. Francisco Cerrón, as he prepares the courses and professors for the coming year. May God give him wisdom.
• The next steps in the Alliance Training Institute for Europe and the School of Ministry Training Program.

HUNGARY
Praise God for:

• The missionary work in Pusztaszabolcs. where the Lord has allowed us to establish an Alliance church. This is the only evangelical Christian church in this town and more than 20 surrounding villages.
• The doors that have been opened in the town of Beloiannisz to teach Bible as a subject in one of the schools. Please pray that through this opportunity we will be able to reach more people with the gospel.

Please pray for:

• Argentine missionaries Elisa and Jose Nemet, who oversee the work in Hungary. May the Lord continue to renew their strength. Pray also for missionary Fanny Levicoy. She is also from Argentina and joined the team a few months ago.
• The town of Adony. In September we held our first evangelistic event there. Pray for those who heard the gospel, so that soon we can meet with them again.
• The first evangelistic event to be held on November 4 in the village of Besnyő. Pray for those who will hear the message of Christ for the first time, that the seed will fall on good soil and produce good fruit.
• The visits we have been making every 15 days to the village of Ivancsa to share the gospel in a home for the elderly. Several have already made the decision to follow Christ. Pray for these new believers, their families, and that we can continue to share the gospel with more people in this village.

ITALY
Ancona Alliance Church
Praise God for:

• The successful youth missionary camp that was held in September. It was an edifying experience and a great blessing.

Please pray for:

• The new people, including young boys and adult couples, with whom we shared the gospel message and who are beginning to relate to God and are being discipled. May they get to know him and learn more about him.
• The social service that we are carrying out once a month with the help of the State, through which we deliver boxes of food to families in need. Every month we are in contact with about 1,000 people for the distribution, and many families who receive the food are immigrants, especially of Muslim origin. Please pray that through this service we can share the gospel and that many will come to God. It is a great opportunity to talk to so many people from different cultures, languages, and religions, with many needs both material and spiritual. May God give us wisdom and the right words.

FRANCE
Praise God for:

• The many Alliance diaspora communities in France that have empowered leaders to serve with the national Alliance church.

Please pray for:

• The new national Alliance president, Rev. Olivier LO. Pray that God will anoint him with his Holy Spirit and give him wisdom and strength. Pray for his wife and family as they support him in this important role to help bring the good news to all of France and all the nations.
• The annual pastors retreat in November and the regional fellowship events. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Denis Episcopo from the Appleton Alliance church.

IRAQ
Alliance Church in Erbil, Kurdistan
Praise God:

• That the construction work of the new church building has finally started after three years.

Please pray for:

• The discipleship services and for new leaders for the discipleship groups.
• The Lord to provide the finances needed to complete the construction of the new church building.

AWF Prayers – October 2022

October 26, 2022

1) AWF APAC (ASIA PACIFIC) REGION

MYANMAR
Praise God for:

• The baptism of 22 young men and women at Tuivar Alliance Church, Kalaymyo.
• The evangelization done by some missionaries among unbelievers amid a nationwide crisis.

Please pray for:

• The safety and wellbeing of Rev. Lal Duh Chuanga, president of the C&MA church of Myanmar. He will attend the APAC Regional Conference in Seoul, South Korea in November.
• Wisdom and good cooperation for the newly elected Board of Alliance Women.

TAIWAN
Please pray for:

• Our three churches that are delivering meals to seniors and people living alone. Pray also for the healing of some of the church workers who have been diagnosed with COVID-19. They were helping to deliver food, and without them it is difficult to continue this work.
• God’s care and provision for pastors in remote villages who don’t have enough income to cover living expenses.
• The health of Rev. Silas Yang, the president of C&MA Taiwan. He suffers from hydrocephalus.

INDONESIA
Please pray for:

• Overseas missionaries who are working in various countries: seven missionaries serving Indonesian diaspora migrant workers in Hong Kong and Taiwan; Ms. Queency reaching out to the Burmese from Myanmar in Bangkok in collaboration with C&MA Thailand.
• Our plans to send a missionary to Timor Leste. We have already made a visit to get started. Pray for the preparation of the missionaries who will be sent.

2) AWF NORTH AMERICA REGION

UNITED STATES
Please pray for:

• Churches and families in Puerto Rico impacted by Hurricane Fiona in September. Alliance disaster relief staff were mobilized to help the many Alliance churches affected by the storms. Meanwhile, Alliance churches continue to identify ways to help the many families who have lost homes, businesses, and possessions. Pray for these families and for farming communities that have suffered loss of agriculture. Pray also for Alliance churches as they repair their facilities and reach out to those affected in their communities.
• On Wednesday, September 28, Hurricane Ian pummeled Florida’s Gulf Coast with category 4-5 winds and storm surges, leaving millions without power, potable water, and working sewage systems. Shell Point Retirement Community, a non-profit ministry of The Alliance in Fort Myers, was hit hard by the storm. With approximately 2,500 residents and more than 1,200 employees, Shell Point is the largest single-site continuing care retirement community in the state of Florida. Please pray for the staff as they face a long road of rebuilding and the financial resources needed to do so. Pray also for the quick restoration of Shell Point property and residences that were flooded or damaged.
• The 16 Alliance congregations in Florida that were affected to varying degrees by wind or flooding. After massive cleanup efforts by district staff and volunteers, all but two church facilities were able to be occupied as of mid-October. These two suffered significant damage, and it remains to be determined what will be done with each building. Thankfully, there was no loss of life or serious injury for anyone associated with Alliance congregations. God was merciful.
• The need for financial assistance. A number of these congregations did not have “wind” coverage due to exorbitant premiums. As a result, the district is raising funds to get mitigation efforts underway and roof repairs completed as soon as possible. Please pray for these efforts and the necessary funds to complete them.

CANADA
Please pray for:

• The Roxy Center. It is used as a multifunctional and people-oriented space providing connection with people living in Acton, Ontario. The center is used for various activities serving the community, like “Coffee Hour,” weekly Alpha courses, co-working table rentals, and volunteer opportunities for high school students. Pray for spiritual protection for the leaders and for God to continually refine the vision and goals of the Roxy Center.

3) AWF AFRICA REGION

LIBERIA
Please pray for:

• Our Alliance Seminary, that will start its new term in November. Pray for the financial needs of the students because many of them owe the school money.
• The National Alliance Conference to be held in Monrovia, December 5-11. Pray for protection for the speakers and the participants who will be traveling from the various counties.
• Our National Women’s Ministry. At their last conference, the women committed themselves to support missions and local church development.
• The Lofa County District of the Alliance and its leaders. The National Board of Directors declared Lofa County as one of its districts. We praise the Lord for the unity of the Alliance church.
• The AWF Africa Regional Conference that is scheduled to be held in Monrovia, November 8-13, 2023. Pray for God’s wisdom and strength for the organizing committees.

MALI
Praise God for:

• His protection from a terrorist attack against our church of Douna Pin. The terrorists declared that the church was not allowed to worship anymore. We asked all local churches to intercede on their behalf. Glory be to God because when the terrorists returned to the village, they could not do any harm.

Please pray for:

• God’s protection for our Bible schools from all attacks by the enemy during this school year, 2022-2023.

GABON
Please pray for:

• Provision for the purchase of a Canter type truck for the Alliance Men’s Movement in Gabon.
• The funds needed for paving the road leading to the Christian Alliance Theological Training Center.
• God to open the door for the national Alliance chaplaincy to work in public schools in Gabon. Schools are facing many problems with drugs, violence, and sexual debauchery, and we want to show God’s love to transform society.

October 12, 2022

AWF CLA (LATIN AMERICA) REGION
Praise God for:

• His blessing, guidance, protection and provision during the Latin American Women’s Conference Amada, the meeting of the AWF Global Network of Mission Leaders, and the CLA Assembly and Symposium, held in Colombia in the last week of September.

COLOMBIA
Please pray for:

• The Lord’s guidance and wisdom at ministerial council meetings to structure the strategic plan of the Alliance of Colombia for the coming years.
• The National Alliance Missions Congress “Acts 2022”, in Popayán, October 14-17. We expect the participation of 150 Alliance members.
• Our annual Alliance Convention, November 17-20, in Armenia.

CHILE
Praise God for:

• The possibility to meet in person again in our churches after the pandemic, without restrictions that limit the participation of the church.
• The various ministries of the national church that are being carried out in our local churches: Sunday Schools, and Women, Youth and Men’s Ministries. Pray also for our external ministries: our Home for Minors; Ministry to the Disabled (SEMEJANTES); national Christian education; public schools; theological seminary; indigenous peoples; and our 25 national and international missionary projects.

Please pray for:

• Our missions team serving in the Sixth Region.
• The missions vision trip of Rev. Iván Flores (national president), Rev. Jorge Barra (national missions director), and other church members to Europe and Asia in mid-October. They will be visiting international workers to encourage and support them.
• Our daughter church in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay, led by Chilean missionary Jorge Vasconcelos. They are planting a new church in a community formed predominantly by Arab people.
• Our churches that are victims of violence and denial of the Christian faith in indigenous territories.
• Our Alliance Theological Seminary, which continues to prepare the next generation of ministers, in our two headquarters and two extensions. May the Lord give us many workers!
• Our churches and pastors throughout Chile.
• Our country. We’ve been experiencing a political crisis.

BRAZIL
Please pray for:

• The students who are finishing their bachelor’s degrees at the A.W. Tozer Theological Seminary. We give thanks for their lives and ask for God’s guidance in their ministry.
• The missionary projects of the National Missions Department. Pray also for God’s wisdom and guidance for everyone involved in Project Asia.
• The Alliance Youth Conference, October 22, in São Paulo. May God continue to raise up young people and leaders willing to live for him.
• The second round of the presidential election, October 30. May God’s will be done in Brazil.
• Our pastors and churches during this election. May unity and love be more evident among church members.

ECUADOR
Please pray for:

• The pastors of the Alliance in Ecuador. May God renew their strength and provide them with wisdom to guide each local church and continue to carry out their evangelistic work.
• Guidance and provision for the Vera Aguilar missionary family. They will be returning to Israel in November to continue their cross-cultural work.
• Our country. Extortion by drug traffickers has been occurring in many sectors of Ecuador, affecting businesses and families, and causing fear in the population. Pray also for more justice and better control within the prisons.

PANAMA
Praise God for:

• The Alliance work among the Hispanic and Chinese brothers and sisters in Panama City. We give thanks for the joint evangelistic activity that we were able to carry out in a park.
• The Nietos, a pastor couple of Venezuelan origin. They are second-generation pastors of the Cerro Viento church.
• Missionaries Miguel and Yngrid Grassals. They have been leading the planting of the Brisas del Golf Alliance church.

Please pray for:

• Marion’s pregnancy and her settlement in Panama.
• Wisdom and health for the Grassals family. Pray also for the extension of the missionary agreement that will enable them to continue their work in Panama over the next four years.
• The Lord to raise up a couple to support the work in Panama.
• God’s guidance in this last quarter of the year. Pray also that the Lord will give us wisdom in planning for 2023.
• The church members to commit financially so that the work can become self-sustainable.
• The young leadership of the church and the servants in each ministry. May they put into practice what they have learned.
• In Panama City there are many who identify with Christianity, but there also is a lot of merely superficial religiosity, which has been a real challenge for our young church. Pray that those who have been attending our church will have a true encounter with Jesus Christ.

ARGENTINA
Please pray for:

• The pastors’ convention and assembly of the national church, November 11-12, in Buenos Aires.
• The support of our cross-cultural missionaries.
• The various social aid projects that are being carried out by our churches.
• The socioeconomic situation in Argentina. May we, as Christ’s Church, bring encouragement that the Lord gives through his Word to the people who are hopeless and in despair.

CUBA
Please pray for:

• The pastoral families retreat, November 7-11.
• God to open the doors for the C&MA of Cuba amid the financial and social crisis. We pray that more churches from other countries will get involved in the missionary work in Cuba.
• The theological seminary and the necessary funds to allow teaching different courses in each region.
• The western region of the island that was affected by Hurricane Ian. Pray for support and provision amid so many limitations.

VENEZUELA
Please pray for:

• Progress in the remodeling and operation of the Foundation for the Family (FUNDALFA). Pray also for the Lord to provide the funds for the new church that will function in that same location.
• The planting of two new churches, one in the town of Los Guayos, and another in Cumaca, both in the Carabobo State. May the Lord provide the necessary human and financial resources.
• Health, protection, guidance, and wisdom for the National Board of Directors to carry out the responsibility that the Lord has given them.
• The health of our pastors and their families.
• The economic, political, and social situation of Venezuela.

URUGUAY
Please pray for:

• Provision of resources for the construction of a new church building in Santa Isabel. Pray also for the necessary funds to complete the construction of a pastoral house in Salto.
• Wisdom for the members of the Board of Directors in the decisions they need to make.
• The Lord to be glorified in the women’s meeting at the Salto Alliance church.
• Strength and healing for Pastor Andrés Ripoll of the Chuy Alliance church. He continues to face health complications.
• God to raise up a worker for the Vichadero Alliance.

HONDURAS
Please pray for:

• God’s protection and provision for our pastors, especially those who are in indigenous communities.
• The new church planting Alianza las Brisas. Pray that the group will grow and be able to have their own church building in the future.
• God’s guidance and provision for our missionary work in Cuba and Venezuela.

EL SALVADOR
Please pray for:

• God’s guidance regarding the possibility of starting a new church in 2023 with the support of the U.S. Alliance.
• The need of one of our churches to purchase land for the construction of a church building.
• The Lord’s wisdom to finish our five-year plan and its implementation as of 2023.

GUATEMALA
Please pray for:

• The strengthening of our national church leadership.
• The new generation of pastors who are being trained to enter the ministry in the next five years.
• The new churches that are being planted in Chumilá Ixla I and La Gomera Escuintla.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Please pray for:

• Healing of several pastors who are sick, including Pastor Mane, Pastor Ernesto and Pastor Daniel.
• A spiritual revival in the Dominican C&MA.
• Peace between the Dominican Republic and Haiti.

October 5, 2022

AWF EMERALD (EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST) REGION

SPAIN
Praise God for:

• The students of the INFORMA Bible Institute who have been learning how edifying it is personally to study the Word of God inductively to nourish themselves and others.

Please pray for:

• The island of La Palma which is still suffering the effects of the volcanic eruption that started one year ago and lasted until Christmas day. It has changed the destiny of many people on the island. It has devastated the livelihood of 10,000 residents with one town, Puerto Naos, that is completely cut off and whose residents cannot return yet due to toxic gases.
• Aristides Flores and his wife Milagro of the Alliance church of La Palma. The church is holding its own despite the emigration of many due to the volcano. Pray for the growth and discipleship in the local Alliance church in Los Llanos de Ariadne as well as Rev. Flores’ role as the national church president of the Alliance of Spain.

FRANCE
Praise God for:

• The successful leadership transition of the national Alliance church with the new president, Rev. Olivier LO as of October 1.

ALLIANCE DIASPORA MINISTRIES (ADM)
Please pray for:

• Spirit-led planning and meeting for the ADM gathering to be held in Greece, October 7-11.
• New workers to be commissioned to Muslim ministry in Greece, Italy and the UK. The opportunities are many, the laborers few.

AWF Prayers – September 2022

September 28, 2022

AWF NORTH AMERICA REGION

UNITED STATES
Please pray for:

• On September 19, Puerto Rico was hit by Hurricane Fiona. The southern part was hit hardest by rain and wind, though the whole island experienced non-stop rain. This has created flooding in low-lying areas and landslides in the mountain regions. Alliance disaster relief staff were mobilized to help the many Alliance churches affected by the storms. Pray for those whose homes were damaged, and for farming communities that have suffered loss of agriculture. Pray also for Alliance churches as they reach out to those affected in their communities.
• The Church Multiplication Collective gathering that will take place in Columbus, Ohio, in mid-October. Pray that the district church multiplication directors and national office staff will have a fruitful time of sharing ideas and strategies that will lead to more churches being planted in gospel-thirsty communities throughout the United States.
• The nearly 200 new Alliance workers who attended the Resonate conference in early August. Pray that these new workers will be empowered in their local ministries and emboldened in their passion to live out the U.S. C&MA’s All of Jesus for All the World vision. As the Alliance continues to develop leaders among diverse groups within the U.S., pray especially for the quality of language translation and interpretation services, including Vietnamese, Spanish, and American Sign Language.

September 21, 2022

AWF APAC (ASIA PACIFIC) REGION

MYANMAR
Please pray for:

• The safety of the six pastors who will conduct a three-day training at their churches in October.
• Safety and boldness for the missionary families who are proclaiming the gospel in the lower parts of Myanmar.
• The construction of a new church building at Saw-bua Ye-shin in Upper Myanmar.
• The healing and restoration of the country amid civil war and economic crisis. Thousands of people were killed, arrested and tortured, and many became homeless and had to flee into the jungle.
• The steadfastness of the Alliance people during this eco-socio-political crisis. May they reflect their faith in Christ Jesus.

JAPAN
Praise God for:

• The Open Lecture Series, “The Joy of Theology,” at the Japan Alliance School of Theology in July.
• The Miyajima Deeper Life Conference in Hiroshima in August. The theme was “Rely on the Word of the Lord’s Grace.” We thank the Lord for the 37 in-person participants and those who watched the conference online.

Please pray for:

• The construction of a new building for the Alliance seminary and national office. The building will have men’s dormitories, meeting rooms, and all-purpose rooms. Pray that the construction plan will proceed smoothly, and that the budget will be approved at the next year’s annual council.

MONGOLIA
Please pray for:

• The youth ministry and for the children’s Sunday school in our churches.
• The first ever pastors’ ordination event of the Mongolia Alliance church in October. Please pray for new pastors and for the growth of our churches, that they will bear much fruit for the glory of God.
• The six new house churches we want to plant within the next 12 months.
• The Mongolian body of Christ which just hosted a public evangelism crusade supported by the Billy Graham Evangelical Association. Please pray that the new believers will grow in their faith and be discipled.
• The households of herdsmen in Gobi. They have been changing their settlement to look for better pasture because of drought and lack of grass for livestock. Please pray that the herdsmen families may spend the coming winter without hardships such as losing their livestock.

PHILIPPINES
Please pray for:

• Eduardo Cajes, the president of the C&MA Philippines (CAMACOP). He has been visiting the six Alliance regions this month to connect with our people in the field. Pray for good health and for the Lord’s protection during the travels.
• The CAMACOP General Assembly, April 25-29, 2023, in Bacolod City, with the theme “Be True,” based on 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12.

NEW ZEALAND
Please pray for:

• The Global Impact Week, October 1-8, and the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Alliance in New Zealand.

TAIWAN
Please pray for:

• The Member Delegate conference, October 29. We will discuss and decide three important things: construction of a complex that will house the Taipei church, the national office, and the theological seminary; setting of the general secretary; and the celebration of the Taiwan Alliance church’s 70th anniversary in 2023.

INDONESIA

The Indonesian government is preparing to move the capital city of Indonesia from Jakarta to the city of Nusantara in East Kalimantan in 2024. Please pray for:

• The Indonesian Gospel Tabernacle Church (C&MA Indonesia). They are making efforts to plant new churches among the unreached people groups in Nusantara City.
• The plan to move the office headquarters to the new capital in the future.

September 14, 2022

1) AWF CLA (LATIN AMERICA) REGION

VENEZUELA
Please pray for:

• The health of Pastor Natanael Gil and his wife Evelyn. He is the president of the C&MA of Venezuela.
• The pastors, leaders and servants of our churches. May the Lord continue to prepare them and may they be sensitive to God’s call.
• Strength, provision and protection for our workers who are serving in missions, evangelism and discipleship.
• For the couples’ encounter ALMA. Pray that lives will be transformed and marriages will be restored. Pray also for the working team that the Lord gives them wisdom, joy and love to serve.

HONDURAS
Please pray for:

• The pastoral families, especially for Pastor Antonio Trejo, his wife Glenda and their six children. They are working in the indigenous settlement of Asacualpa.
• Study materials to disciple the indigenous people groups.
• The door-to-door evangelization that our youth plan to carry out this month. Pray that the Lord will open many hearts to receive his Word.
• The family of Pastor Mayer Murillo, president of the Honduran Alliance. May God’s will always be done in their lives.
• That the national church can get legal status in the name of the Alliance in Honduras as soon as possible to be able to put all the deeds in the name of the legal entity.

COLOMBIA
Please pray for:

• The events that will take place at the end of this month in Colombia: The Latin American Women Congress Amada, the CLA Assembly and Symposium, and the AWF Global Mission Leaders Meeting.
• Provision for those who will participate in these events.
• Protection for the air and land travels of the participants and speakers.
• Each meeting, so that it will be a blessed time of learning and fellowship.

PANAMA
Praise God for:

• His faithfulness since the beginning of the work in Panama and for the support of the Chinese church.

Please pray for:

• Wisdom for the pastors of the Alliance churches in Panama.
• The ministries of the Chinese and the Hispanic churches so that they can reach the communities where they are.
• Missionaries Miguel and Yngrid Grassals. They have been leading the church planting of the Brisas del Golf Alliance church. Pray for their health, for wisdom, and that the Lord will provide more leaders to support the work.
• The evangelism and discipleship groups, that they may bear much fruit.
• The members to commit financially so that the church can become self-sustainable.
• Our work with immigrants. May the Lord give us grace and wisdom to minister to their needs.
• The young leaders of the Brisas del Golf May the Lord put the desire in their hearts to lead the ministries of the church.

BRAZIL
Please pray for:

• The A.W. Tozer Theological Seminary. Pray for more students and for the planning for the coming year.
• The national missions department. Pray for the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of our missionaries.
• The trip of one of our pastors to Mozambique in November. Pray also for financial provision for the purchase of Bibles that will be donated for discipleship and evangelism of youth and adults at the Alliance church in Mozambique.
• The children of our missionaries, pastors and church leaders.
• Our country and the presidential election in October. May the Lord give wisdom and discernment to the people in choosing the new leader of the nation.

ECUADOR
Please pray for:

• The safety of our pastors during their evangelization tours throughout the country.
• Homeless people, especially Colombian and Venezuelan migrants who live on the streets of Ecuador.
• Our missionaries: the González Arias family in Senegal, the Brito Raymer family in Jordan, and Vera Aguilar, who is about to return to Israel.
• Our country. The insecurity has increased in recent months, especially in the provinces of Guayas, Manabí and Esmeraldas, due to drug trafficking and the conflict between cartels.

URUGUAY
Please pray for:

• The health of Pastor Andrés Ripoll of the Chuy Alliance church.
• A worker for the Vichadero Alliance.
• The Lord’s guidance and wisdom for the National Board of Directors in the decisions they must make.
• Financial resources for the construction of a new building for the Santa Isabel Alliance church in Rivera.
• Provision of the necessary funds to finish the construction of the Salto Alliance pastor’s house.

CUBA
Please pray for:

• The health of Pastor Eliud Domínguez, who has been suffering from prostate problems.
• The planning meeting of the national ministries, September 14-15.
• The pastors and leaders of the Women Ministry (MIMAD) event, September 17-18.

ARGENTINA
Please pray for:

• Support of the missionary work in Italy, Hungary, Croatia, Kyrgyzstan and England, and for the Spain project.
• The continued growth of our congregations and for new workers.
• The political and socioeconomic situation of our country. May we, as Christ’s church, be the agents of peace that our society needs.

PERU
Please pray for:

• Our national church. May the Lord give wisdom and guide our new National Board of Directors in the plans and purposes God has for the C&MA of Peru. Pray also for the unity of the church. May the Holy Spirit guide our church members to live consecrated lives. Pray, too, for the blessing of the families, the church and our country.
• Our country. May God pour out his grace and mercy on the government authorities to work for the benefit of the people. Pray also for a spiritual revival in each Peruvian family, leading the country towards reconciliation with God and with one another.

BOLIVIA
Please pray for:

• New churches to be planted in Bolivia.
• God’s guidance and wisdom for the national leadership.
• The training of new pastors and leaders through the Bible Seminary (SEBAP).
• Albin and Stefany Salewsky, missionaries in Tunisia.

EL SALVADOR
Please pray for:

• God’s guidance regarding the possibility of starting a new church in 2023 with the support of the U.S. Alliance.
• The need of one of our churches to purchase land for the construction of a church building.
• The Lord’s wisdom to finish our five-year plan and its implementation as of 2023.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Please pray for:

• The complete recovery of the health of Pastor Ernesto Rosa, president of the Dominican C&MA.
• The planting of new churches in the unreached provinces of our country.
• The new missionaries who are being prepared to be sent to the mission field.
• Wisdom and strength for our pastors to continue doing God’s work.

2) AWF WOMEN MINISTRIES
Please pray for:

• The AWF Women Ministries’ Leadership event, September 17 on Zoom. Pray for the women leaders from all over the world who will attend this meeting. Pray also for a blessed time of worship, hearing from the Word of God and praying for one another. Sign up today and get involved in this ministry. 

September 7, 2022

AWF EMERALD (EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST) REGION

IRAQ
Alliance Church in Erbil, Kurdistan
Praise God:

• That we are blessed to be in this prayer circle that unites all Alliance churches in the world.
• That construction has finally started on the new building after three years of prayer.

Please pray for:

• The team working on the construction. May God provide the resources required to complete the work on time.
• The discipleship ministry. Pray for God’s protection and wisdom for the discipleship group leaders, and for the students.
• The follow-up of the hundreds of new believers, and for the personal interviews with the seekers of Christ that happen every day.
• Protection for the team that serves, for the students to grow in the Word of God, and for the new believers to stand firm in Christ.

SPAIN
Praise God for:

• Keeping the door open to serve children of migrant workers in the “Sea of Plastic” greenhouses in Almería. Numerous children attended weekly Kid’s Club with Vacation Bible School content, and the team presented the gospel to many of the parents, too.

Please pray for:

• Provision for those God calls to announce the gospel among the enslaved and exploited, “to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn” (Isaiah 61:1,2).
• The young men who are in the sphere of influence of the Alliance diaspora teams: six in the AMOR house project, more than a dozen in the SALT mentoring program, and one in the internship in Terrassa.

ITALY
ACMI Alliance Church in Ancona
Praise God for:

• The baptisms that we recently celebrated together with our daughter church. Pray for the new souls who have made the decision to be baptized, so that they may walk and grow firm in Christ.

Please pray for:

• The church to have a missionary heart, committing itself fully to missions and participating in intercession, information, collaboration and spiritual and material support of missionaries in the field.
• The missionary camp of adolescents and young people that we will carry out with missionaries from Colombia. May God touch hearts to prepare and form them, and may they commit themselves to the mission in a practical way.
• The Sunday school children, who recently had a lesson with a missionary theme, after which each child prayed for a specific nation during the week. May God prepare them already at this age to be involved and committed in doing missions.
• The missionary radio program that we are conducting once a month. May God continue to guide this program, so that many may come to know Christ. Pray also that many more people will become informed and involved in missionary work.
• Our daughter church in Ancona. It is a Latino church that cooperates with us in God’s work in this country. We will soon share a missionary service.

FRANCE
Praise God for:

• The French Hmong missionaries who have safely arrived in Thailand. They will reinforce the Hmong church there to reach their own people.

Please pray for:

• The leadership transition of the national Alliance church and the new president, Pastor Olivier Lo, who will assume his new position in October.

ALLIANCE DIASPORA MINISTRIES (ADM)
Praise God for:

• Many Muslim background believers who are walking in confidence in their new Christian faith.
• The many prayer and financial partners who sustain ADM workers and outreach programs.
• The opportunity for ADM ministers to gather in October 2022.

Please pray:

• That believers in Jesus will not be put to shame!
• That Muslims would realize the truth of the verse, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame” (Romans 10:11).
• For more workers for Milan (Italy) and Manchester (Great Britain).
• For several families who have transitioned to “home assignment” and temporarily left their places of ministry. Ask God to refresh them and use them to raise awareness and support for Muslim ministry in Europe.

AWF Prayers – August 2022

August 31, 2022

AWF AFRICA REGION

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
Praise God for:

• His guidance and wisdom during the National Church Synod in Boma, August 11-21.
• The Lay, Women’s and Youth Ministries, which renewed their offices during the synod.

Please pray for:

• The family of Rev. Henri Empio Likibo of the Bateke Plateau District. He died in a car accident, while coming to the synod. May God comfort his wife and children, and the Bateke Plateau church.
• The wife of Rev. Vangu of the Kavuzi District. She suffered a brain injury after a motorcycle accident during the synod, and the surgical intervention costs $5,000 USD. Pray that the church can find ways to raise the funds for the surgery.
• The Spirit of the Lord to renew and strengthen his servants to move forward in his mission during the general assemblies in all 60 Districts, and the Province of Katanga.
• God’s guidance and wisdom for the management committee that will choose the missionary candidates who will be sent to West Africa. Pray also that all resources will be provided.
• The concreting work on the road leading to the church’s headquarters in Boma 1, which is being done with contributions from the church members. Pray that God will provide the more than $70,000 USD needed for the completion of the work.
• The two Districts of Bateke Plateau that are facing an ethnic war between the Téke and Yaka peoples. This conflict has already resulted in deaths, houses being burnt down, entire villages wiped out and families being deprived of everything.

ANGOLA
Praise God for:

• The successful General Assembly of the C&MA of Angola, August 2-7 with the theme “It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us” (Acts 15:28). God acted powerfully in our midst and all sessions and decisions took place in an atmosphere of peace and calm.

Please pray for:

• God to guide, empower and strengthen the newly elected team to lead the national church in the light of the Holy Spirit over the next four years.
• God to raise up men and women capable of supporting or sponsoring the missionary work in Angola.
• God’s protection for the team that will be sent to Malange province to plant a new church.
• Our country. We are facing a difficult political time: the arrival of the body of the former president, who died in Spain, and the general election where historical parties do not want to lose, with threats of a war.

MALI
Please pray for:

• Pastor Emmanuel Goita, who had been kidnapped by the jihadists. He has been suffering from a liver cancer. May the Lord bring a miraculous healing for his glory.
• Several youth camps, that will take place August 29-September 15 in various locations: Yorosso, Kimparana, Tominian, N Torosso,Koporo Pen and Koutiala.
• The seminar with all local missionaries of the C&MA church.
• God’s financial provision and guidance for the planning of our centennial celebration.
• The Lord to bring a solution to a 7-hectare land that has brought us many problems.
• The Lord’s intervention to avoid an escalation between Mali and Côte d’Ivoire because of the soldiers charged in Mali. Pray that stability will return between these two countries.

August 17, 2022

1) AWF AFRICA REGION

BURKINA FASO
Please pray for:

• The family of Rev. Thomas Traore, past president of the C&MA Church of Burkina Faso, who passed away on 15 August 2022, due to an illness with cancer. Pray also for the Alliance family in Burkina Faso, which lost a leader who was a source of wisdom and encouragement.

2) AWF APAC (ASIA PACIFIC) REGION

PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Please pray for:

• The family of a pastor who was shot dead by an unknown armed group on 16 July 2022 in Nduga, Papua. Pray for his family and the church he has left behind. People are still inclined to conflict between the military and Papuan separatist groups, where in this area many members of the Gospel Tabernacle Church, an Indonesian C&MA church, have become victims. This long-standing conflict has left thousands of people still seeking refuge in the forest to this day.

3) AWF NORTH AMERICA REGION

UNITED STATES
Please pray for:

• Life Conference 2022: More than 4,500 teens attended the LIFE 2022 youth conference in Orlando, Florida, in early July. Pray for successful follow-up and discipleship of students whose hearts were touched by the Spirit’s presence. Pray that they will stand firm against the enemy’s schemes to undermine their faith. Pray specifically that God will continue to direct the steps of the 400+ students who responded to the call to full-time ministry and that their communities of faith will surround and encourage them in their callings.
• Kentucky Flooding: In late July, eastern Kentucky was hit by severe storms that led to landslides, mudslides, and flash flooding. More than three dozen people have been reported dead while hundreds remain missing. Five Alliance churches were impacted by the heavy rains. One of these churches was damaged by 16 inches of flooding, while a retired Alliance pastor has had severe damage to his home and has lost both his cars and small businesses. Please pray for these families, churches and communities that are facing significant challenges in the aftermath of this disaster.
• Resonate Conference: Pray for those who attended Resonate, an Alliance orientation for newly licensed workers from the United States and Puerto Rico, that took place in early August. Nearly 200 new workers gathered in Columbus, Ohio, to connect with national leaders and colleagues from other geographical and ethnic districts. Pray that these new workers will be empowered in their local ministries and emboldened in their passion to live out the U.S. C&MA’s All of Jesus for All the World. As the Alliance continues to develop leaders among diverse groups within the U.S., pray especially for the quality of language interpretation services, including Vietnamese, Spanish and American Sign Language. 
• The Hmong District: The leaders of the Hmong District, including District Superintendent Lantzia Thao and his wife, Aimee.

Praise God for:

• The Hmong District: Recently, Lantzia shared: “Praise God that He has led the Hmong District to be stronger through three initiatives: LOVE (relationships), LAUNCH (improving technology), and LEAD (next generation leadership). Through them, we are moving stronger and closer with God, the C&MA, and each other. Please pray for the three goals God has put on our hearts: to REACH IN (church cultivating – 2023), REACH OUT (community engaging – 2024), and REACH OVER (Mission Mobilizing – 2025)”.

August 10, 2022

AWF CLA (LATIN AMERICA) REGION

URUGUAY
Please pray for:

• The restoration of the health of Pastor Andrés Ripoll and his wife, who is pastoring at the Alianza Chuy church in Rocha.
• The Vichadero Alliance, in Rivera. May the Lord send a worker who can take charge of the work.
• The missions, this coming weekend will be the re-launch of the faith promise to contribute with missions. Pray that throughout the country there will be a good compromise.
• Resources for the construction of a new temple for the Alianza Santa Isabel church in Rivera. Pray that God will provide what is necessary to carry out this work.

COLOMBIA
Please pray for:

• Provision and support in the logistics of the events that will take place in Colombia in September: Congress of Latin American Women Amada 2022, Assembly & Symposium of CLA, and the Global Meeting of Leaders of Missions of AWF.
• The construction of the temple in Leticia, Amazonas. Pray for the provision of a safe, pleasant, large, and multipurpose temple to serve the community, the workers, and those who are to be added to the church of Christ.
• The new government led by Gustavo Petro. For public order, especially in places where the lives of civilians, police, and military are being threatened. Pray that the church will remain strong and constant.

BRAZIL
Praise God for:

• The ACA youth retreat and the good progress of the proposed restructuring of the W. Tozer Theological Seminary.

Please pray for:

• Missionary Danilo, from Portugal, is currently in Brazil assisting in caring for his hospitalized mother. Pray that God would heal her and take care of her and her family at this time.
• The missionaries Patrícia and Daniel, need financial resources to renew their visas.
• The missionaries Romário and Jaqueline and for raising support for the Asia Project.
• Students and teachers beginning their second semester at W. Tozer Theological Seminary. Pray that God will continue to call and awaken new students to the seminary.

 CUBA
Please pray for:

• Pastor Iván Peña, national secretary, who has dengue, and Sister Yoandra Hernández, the national treasurer who is experiencing health problems. Pray for their recovery and restoration.
• Summer Bible Schools. In August, all the churches will do their Bible school. The month of August.
• The New Family Code. It goes against biblical, ethical, and moral principles and is about to be approved on August 26. Pray for a non-acceptance.
• God’s provision in economic resources and strategies for the national budget and its reduction and limits.

CHILE
Praise God for:

• The pastors and missionaries, who, despite the high levels of contamination by the virus, God has taken care of them and so far there are no losses to regret.

Please pray for:

• The Children’s Home (Hogar de Menores). Every year in August, the national church raises an offering throughout the country to help the Hogar de Menores. Pray for the girls who are fully cared for, come from vulnerable homes, and are in the care of our brothers. This is a job that C&MA of Chile has been carrying out for more than 50 years.
• National ministries for men, women, and youth. These church departments are in all the local churches and are run by national boards, which are the active arms of each congregation. Pray for the Lord’s guidance for local and national leaders.
• The Educational Ministry of the national church has five rural schools, the vast majority of which are in the Mapuche indigenous communities. Pray that each child will be guided in the ways of the Lord and set on a path to a life of hope.
• Ministerial Vocations Day. On August 14, local churches pray and ask the Lord to call future national and international workers. Pray that new workers will be called to the ministry during this event.
• The next General Meeting, the election of the Executive Board will be held for the period 2023-2025. Pray for God’s guidance and wisdom at this time.
• Due to the situation of violence in the country. Pray for God to control the situation.

COSTA RICA
Please pray for:

• For each pastor so that God may continue to guide them in the strengthening and development of the churches they are in charge of.
• For finances may God continue to provide what is needed to meet the financial commitments of each church and the national church.
• For the training and evangelism programs each church carries out to consolidate members and win new lives for Christ.

BOLIVIA
Please pray for:

• The 35 students of the Local Biblical Academy, in the Advanced Church of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, can persevere and grow during teaching.
• For the students of the SEBAP Biblical Seminary, may God continue to instruct and train them to assume more leadership.
• For a proper temple for the Santa Cruz Advance, may God guide us to make decisions on that issue.
• For the unity of the Church to maturely resolve any difficulty within and outside the spiritual family.
• For a proper temple for the Church of Quillacollo.
• For the sick in our Churches, for a speedy restoration of their health.

ARGENTINA
Please pray for:

• Because of the socio-economic situation in Argentina that generates several fronts to attend to.
• The social aid work that the churches carry out.
• Provision for missionaries in the cross-cultural field and pastoral families.
• For the opportunities to preach the gospel in times where there is no hope for people.
• Provision for churches that rent meeting places.
• For the new works that are starting in different parts of the country.

PERU
Please pray for:

• The critical political and social situation of the country. Pray that God will give them a wise way out of this social chaos.
• The C&MA of Peru. May God allows that, in these hard and difficult times, the Church continues to grow steadily and comprehensively and continues to be wise by being light and salt for the entire country.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Please pray for:

• For the health of the shepherds, some of them are sick.
• New pastors for the work. Pray that God will provide new workers.

August 3, 2022

AWF EMERALD (EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST) REGION

SYRIA
Please pray for:

• God’s comfort for the family of Rev. Issam Farah, his wife Nahed and his sons, Ibrahim and John. His sudden death is a great loss for the Alliance in Syria and the surrounding region. Rev. Farah was a kind man, with a strong and solid faith. Calm and secure, he brought joy to all around him.

ALLIANCE DIASPORA MINISTRIES (ADM)
Praise God for:

• The Muslims who are turning to Jesus, and for the small gatherings of Muslim background believers around Europe.
• New workers who have joined the Kingdom work among Muslims in Europe.
• Local European churches that are reaching out to Muslim migrants.
• The opportunity for ADM ministers to gather in October 2022.

Please pray for:

• Many Muslim immigrants who are traveling to their countries of origin during the summer. Ask God that this would cause them to be disillusioned with Islam.
• More laborers in the harvest field of Europe’s Muslims. Pray for local churches to be strengthened in their outreach.
• Our brothers and sisters who come from a Muslim background, that they would stand firm in their Christian faith. Pray that their hearts would believe and their mouths would confess Jesus Christ as Lord (Romans 10:10).
• The ADM gathering that will take place in Greece, October 7-11.

SPAIN
Praise God for:

• The church in Tenerife that is being inaugurated this weekend.

Please pray for:

• The Alliance church in Badalona, a suburb of Barcelona, where Puerto Rican missionaries José and Sonia Martínez serve. The church had to leave their previous rental site suddenly and was unable to find something that the congregation could afford. Please pray that they will be able to locate an adequate place to rent for Sunday worship.
• The inhabitants who face the threat of mountain fires racing down upon the town of Los Realejos, on Tenerife in the Canary Islands.

FRANCE
Praise God for:

• The dynamic mission-centered partnership between AECM France and an Alliance Church in Wisconsin, USA, during the recent visit by the France Alliance president, Rev. Michel Viguier.

Please pray for:

• The transition of sending the French Hmong missionaries to Thailand, who will reinforce the Hmong church there to reach their people.
• The annual pastoral retreat in October.

GERMANY
Praise God for:

• The Alliance Missions partnership in the Alliance church in Waren helping Ukrainian refugees who have joined the church.

GREAT BRITAIN
Please pray for:

• Compassionate unity among the pastors of our churches and prayerful support for one another.

AWF Prayers – July 2022

July 27, 2022

AWF NORTH AMERICA REGION

CANADA
Praise God for:

• The numerous Alliance leaders who were able to gather in Calgary in July to refocus and be inspired to engage Canada as a mission field through the “In Canada” event. Many also gathered to share time, make important decisions, and be encouraged together as Alliance leaders at General Assembly.

UNITED STATES
Please pray for:

• Alliance Kids: The new Alliance Kids Discovery Land Curriculum has been released. The curriculum provides weekly Alliance Missions content so that Alliance kids across the country can learn C&MA DNA, hear about Alliance projects and international work, and see how they can participate in the Great Commission too. Pray that the curriculum will further engage children and children’s workers in the U.S. Alliance vision: All of Jesus for All the World. Pray also for children’s workers as they help at-risk kids navigate the pressures they and their families face daily.
• Alliance Youth: More than 6,000 teens attended the LIFE 2022 youth conference in Orlando, Florida, in early July. The conference theme was Jesus Is Greater than Everything—including power, money, fame, privilege, reputation, social media followers, and personal adversity. Fifty seminars offered throughout the week were designed to provide spiritual support and a deeper connection with Jesus. Students also had the opportunity to serve the central Florida community through service projects and become immersed in a justice experience—a simulation that equipped students to recognize global slavery issues. In addition, they walked through a missions experience that challenged them to answer God’s call on their lives and take the gospel to their communities. On Friday evening during the main service, President John Stumbo shared his healing testimony and led a call to ministry. Over 400 students responded to the call to full-time ministry! Continue to pray for these students, specifically that they will have a community around them to encourage their call to ministry and that God will continue to direct their steps. Pray for successful follow-up and discipleship of students whose hearts were touched by the Spirit’s presence. Pray that they will stand firm against any schemes of the enemy to undermine their faith.
• International Workers: Around 100 U.S.-based International Workers (IWs) recently returned to the States for their home assignments. Intercede for these IWs and their children as they adjust to stateside life and for rest and times of refreshment. Pray, too, for effective church tours and good connections with their local body of believers. Pray also for IWs in residence at each Alliance college. These workers have committed their home assignment year to mentoring students on campus and nurturing the call to missions on their lives.

July 13, 2022

AWF AFRICA REGION

ANGOLA
Please pray for:

• The General Assembly of the C&MA of Angola, August 2-7. Pray for the pastors who will be consecrated to the ministry and for the election of the new national Board of Directors. May the Lord guide their decisions and show his will to the church.
• The presidential election in Angola, August 24. Pray for a peaceful election and for God’s guidance as the people chose the country’s new leader.

CÔTE D’IVOIRE
Please pray for:

• Noël N’Guessan, the president of the C&MA of Côte d’Ivoire. He will be the keynote speaker at the 12th National Church Convention, August 8-13. Pray that his teaching will have a real impact on the life of the church.
• God’s guidance and wisdom for the election of the new president of the Association of Women Pastors and Pastor’s Wives for the next four years.
• The implementation of the Servant’s Health Insurance in July.
• The availability of financial means for the servants of God who are retiring.
• The healing of pastors and leaders who are on leave due to illness.

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (DRC)
Please pray for:

• God’s comfort for the families and churches of the six pastors who died in June.
• The Synod of the National Church in Boma, August 11-21. May the Lord provide the resources for the organization, keep the delegates, and guide the work by his Holy Spirit.
• The Lay, Women’s and Youth Ministries. They will renew their offices during the synod. May the Spirit of God guide them in their decisions and actions.
• The Alliance Radio and Television broadcasting in Boma, which is in a trial phase. May it become one more powerful tool for the proclamation of the gospel.
• The reopening of the evangelical printing press in Boma. The church management committee wants to make it a modern printing press to serve the church.
• The East of the DRC which is still at war against terrorism. Pray for the government that is working for peace to return to this part of the country.

July 6, 2022

1) AWF APAC (ASIA PACIFIC) REGION

MYANMAR
Please pray for:

• The country of Myanmar. The long-lasting civil war has affected the country in many ways. The situation has become worse by the COVID-19 pandemic and the military coup in 2021. Please pray for peace and the end of the civil war. Pray also for the population and the church members who are facing many problems and difficulties.
• The missionary work. It’s been more difficult to reach out to the Buddhists and to bring them to Christ as the country is facing all sorts of problem and upraising. Nonetheless, the Myanmar C&MA missionaries continue working in the mission field. We had to rent houses and apartments for some of them to have a place to stay and hold worship services. Please pray for partners who will help us buy houses, so we can expand the work.
• The church. May our church members continue to stand firm in their faith, and to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ. Pray for God’s provision for those who are in need. Pray also for the construction of new church buildings.

INDONESIA
Please pray for:

• The adult Bible courses and the children’s Bible stories ministry of the Siloam Alliance church in the Timika District, Papua. Pray that they will put their faith in Jesus Christ and grow in the knowledge of the Word of God.

2) AWF WOMEN MINISTRIES

Please pray for:

• The AWF Women Ministries’ Prayer and Missions gathering, July 13 on Zoom. Pray for the women from all over the world who will attend this meeting. Pray also for a blessed time of worship, hearing from the Word of God about why we pray for the nations and spend time in prayer for least-reached people groups around the world. Sign up today and get involved in this ministry!

AWF Prayers – June 2022

June 29, 2022

AWF CLA (LATIN AMERICA) REGION

ARGENTINA
Please pray for:

• Missionary Fanny Levicoy who left on June 21 to serve in Hungary for two years. Pray for her adaptation and support in this new location.
• Missionary Mónica Barría and the preparations for her departure to serve with the Alliance in Spain.
• Financial support for our missionaries in Central Asia, Hungary, Croatia, Italy and England.
• God to strengthen our churches and pastoral families in this time of economic and social crisis in Argentina.

CUBA
Please pray for:

• Pastor Ricardo Oliva and his family. They lost their belongings in a fire in their home. May the Lord provide for them and bring peace to their hearts.
• The families of Pastor Isaías Chacón and Pastor Gertrudis Betancourt. Their children are facing health problems.
• The election of the new National Board of Directors of the Alliance of Cuba, July 5-7.

URUGUAY
Please pray for:

• The health of Pastor Andrés Ripoll of the Chuy Alliance church. He has been going through a complex health situation. Pray for healing and strength.
• The national missionary training, July 18, with the goal of reactivating the national missions department.
• A pastor for the Vichadero church in Rivera.

COLOMBIA
Please pray for:

• The events that will take place in Colombia in September: the Latin American Women’s Conference Amada, the CLA Assembly and Symposium, and the AWF Global Mission Leaders meeting. Pray for the organizing teams and for God’s provision and protection for all participants.
• Donors who are passionate about making Jesus known in collaboration with the Barista Mission School project. We need $15,000 USD to adapt the internship site. Pray also for the registration of candidates interested in training as baristas to serve in places closed to the gospel.
• The missionary work in Leticia, Amazon. We need a safe, spacious, multipurpose building to serve the community, host missionaries and, above all, receive new believers.

ECUADOR
Please pray for:

• Pastor David Muthre, the president of the CLA Region, and the preparations for the regional events in Colombia in September: the CLA Assembly and Symposium and the Women’s Conference Amada.
• The Alliance district presidents and work committees. They have been visiting and counseling church members throughout the country and bringing food to the brothers and sisters who are most in need.
• Our country. Some groups are protesting in the streets against the government. This has led to violence, lootings, and turmoil. Pray that they will come to an agreement that will bring peace to the country.

VENEZUELA
Please pray for:

• The full recovery of health for Pastor Natanael Gil, Evelyn Gil, Olga Gil, and Nayibe Chirino.
• Physical and spiritual health, strength, guidance and wisdom for our pastoral families.
• The training of new leaders to serve the Lord in ministry.
• The reactivation of the youth, couples, and women’s ministries.
• The reconstruction of the facilities of the Foundation for the Family (FUNDALFA) in Los Guayos, Carabobo. Pray also for the completion of the church building in the same location.

PERU
Please pray for:

• The missionary conferences and celebrations that are being carried out for the national church’s anniversary this month.
• Our churches. May God continue to protect, guide and bless our pastors, leaders, members and missionaries in these difficult times.
• A spiritual revival. May our church members live consecrated lives that reflect God in their families and in society.

BRAZIL
Please pray for:

• The missionaries of the Brazilian Alliance in Portugal, Japan, Mozambique and Brazil. Pray also for partnerships and the necessary funds for the Thailand/Asia Project.
• The young people who gave their lives to Christ at the youth camp, June 16-19.
• Wisdom and discernment in managing the finances of the Brazilian Alliance.

PANAMA
Please pray for:

• The young leadership of the church. May the Lord give them stability and creativity in ministry and a fresh filling of the Holy Spirit.
• God’s guidance and provision so we can be more creative in reaching out to people in the community.
• The short-term missions group from the U.S. Eastern Hispanic District of C&MA, who will visit us in July.

June 22, 2022

AWF EMERALD (EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST) REGION

Praise God for:

• The successful AWF EMERALD Conference in the Middle East in May and the joy of being able to meet all together again for the first time in three years.
• The resources that were provided to bring the Alliance pastors from Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon and Syria to the conference. Their presence was a blessing to all, and they returned home encouraged by their Alliance brothers and sisters.
• The solid biblical teaching on “Missions in an Ever-Changing World” and the workshops at the conference that brought everyone together in fellowship as we learned from each other.
• The leadership of our sister churches from two countries that are in conflict. They were able to attend the conference and come together as brothers in Christ to lead the Alliance EMERALD family in celebrating the Lord’s Table.

Please pray:

• That the Alliance EMERALD family will be able to put into practice what we learned about missions at the conference.
• That God will open hearts throughout Europe to provide for the needs (housing, food and transportation) of refugees and people fleeing the war in Ukraine.
• That God will provide people to love and care for the refugees and internally displaced people.

JORDAN
Praise God for:

• The local coordination team that made our recent EMERALD gathering a success.

ALLIANCE DIASPORA MINISTRIES
Praise God for:

• The long-anticipated arrival of Matt and Alicia Moroney and their four children in Barcelona, Spain, on June 8. They will join our Alliance Diaspora Ministries in Europe to share the love of the Father with immigrant peoples in Spain.

SPAIN
Please pray for:

• The Vazquez and Tapia families from Chile. They will help the Spanish Alliance plant more churches. Pray that their visas will be approved soon. It is taking longer than expected.
• LIFE International School as it finishes the school year on June 24. We praise God for four prospective teachers who are planning to come for the fall semester. We ask God for the enrolment to top 70 students. Pray also for several of the teachers and prospects who are facing challenging personal issues, including family and health problems, personal struggles, and financial deficits. These problems are harder to face when you are separated from your family and home support system.

FRANCE
Praise God for:

• Olivier Lo, who was elected president of the C&MA of France. He will take up his new role in October. Pray that God will give him wisdom and grace as he seeks to lead the Alliance family in France.

Please pray for:

• The preparations for sending the French Hmong missionaries to Thailand to reinforce the church there and to reach the Hmong people.

IRAQ
Alliance Church in Erbil, Kurdistan
Praise God:

• That the paperwork for building the church is going well, and construction should start soon. Please continue praying for the new church building.

Please pray:

• That the Lord will bring more servants for the Praise and Worship team, and the Sunday School team, as a blessing for the church.
• For the media team to be more active and passionate in sharing the gospel online.
• That the Holy Spirit will work in the life of the disciples in the small groups, that they may grow to become mature believers and involved in the expansion of the Kingdom.

GREAT BRITAIN
Please pray for:

• The C&MA Great Britain Annual Conference in Ashby, July 2, with Rev. Milad Dagher as the keynote speaker.

AWF EMERALD MISSION MOBILIZATION
Praise God for:

• The partnerships taking shape in the region to mobilize missionaries to bring the good news to the nations, particularly in North Africa.

AFRICAN ALLIANCE DIASPORA
Praise God for:

• The preparations to extend the African Alliance Diaspora Ministry project to North America in partnership with the Alliance churches there.
• The financial support for the African Alliance Diaspora Ministry.

June 15, 2022

AWF APAC (ASIA PACIFIC) REGION

INDONESIA
Please pray for:

• Missionary Queency Wauran. She has been sent by the Alliance Church of Indonesia to Thailand to reach the Burmese living in Bangkok. We thank Rev. Sanguansak Worawat, the president of C&MA Thailand, for this good cooperation.

AUSTRALIA
Please pray for:

• Unity and a sense of encounter with the Lord at our national pastors’ retreat.
• Our church plants. Pray that they will continue to engage with their local communities and build bridges to connect.
• Our missions program review and fresh opportunities to cooperate in missions with our APAC partners.

INDIA
Please pray for:

• A fresh visit of the Lord in Alliance churches so that the churches and leaders will be renewed and united. Pray also for a spirit of unity and cooperation among the spiritual leaders to bring Alliance churches forward with a new vision and commitment.
• The Maharashtra Bible College (MBC). Thousands of pastors, evangelists, and church leaders have been trained at this college, but it is struggling now. Former Principal Rev. Sanjay Chaudhari died recently, and the pandemic forced the college to close. Pray for the MBC Board as they trust the Lord to provide a capable and committed principal, as well as teaching staff and funding to sustain the college.
• Partnerships and networking among Alliance ministries in different parts of India to establish a spirit of mutual understanding and cooperation.
• Protection from the severe heat wave that is affecting central and western India, where most of our Alliance work is located. Also, the increasing threat of a resurgence of the Coronavirus in many cities of India is a prayer concern as the Alliance has lost many pastors and leaders to previous waves.
• India’s neighboring country, Sri Lanka. It is going through economic and political turmoil, affecting millions of lives. Thousands have crossed the sea and taken refuge in India. Pray for wisdom for the church in India to respond appropriately to this crisis.
• Our country has severe conflicts that are affecting the harmony and peace among communities. Pray for wisdom and grace for the political and religious leaders so that they can lead the country in the right direction.

MYANMAR
Please pray for:

• The country of Myanmar. The situation has worsened since the military coup in 2021. The population and the church members are facing many problems and difficulties.
• The Alliance churches to find ways to help people. They have been distributing food and doing as much as they can.
• God’s intervention in the country so that the church will be salt and light in this crisis.

TAIWAN
Please pray for:

• Our churches. We were planning a summer camp, but due to the increase in COVID-19 cases, we had to cancel it. This is the third year in a row that we have not been able to hold the camp, due to the pandemic. Pray that our churches will stand firm and not be discouraged by the situation.

June 8, 2022

AWF AFRICA REGION

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (DRC)
Please pray for:

• Marcel Bunda Bunda, the president of the Alliance in the DRC. He has received invitations to visit sister churches in Spain and in Canada. May God protect him on these journeys and facilitate visa and travel arrangements.
• The young people in our churches. The socio-economic crisis has especially been affecting our youth, who sometimes find themselves embarrassed between serving God and the struggle for survival.
• Our church members. Pray that despite the economic crisis, they do not lose the spirit of giving to continue to be a blessing to our brothers and sisters.
• The Management Committee of the national church as they organize grassroots consultations in preparation for the next synod. Pray that the decisions made in this synod will advance God’s work in our nation. Pray also for the Lay, Women’s and Youth Ministries that will elect new leaders during these upcoming sessions.
• The success of the evangelism department to advance the work of planting new churches.
• The Boma 2 Alliance church. The construction of a church building is progressing but requires a lot of resources. This could be the first megachurch of the Alliance in the DRC.
• Our country. The East is still at war against terrorism, and today the threat of war is even more persistent with the deterioration of relations with our neighboring country, Rwanda. Pray for God to bring peace to this region.

GABON
Please pray for:

• The recording of the film Jesus in eight languages of Gabon with the help of technicians from Campus for Christ USA.
• More doctors for the Bongolo Hospital of the Christian Alliance in Gabon. Pray also for a regular supply of affordable drugs.
• The purchase of buses for the land transport company of the Alliance in Gabon, to be launched in June 2022. Pray also for the financial contributions of our churches.
• The formalization of the Theology Faculty and the migration to the Private University of the Christian Alliance of Gabon.
• The construction of the women’s academy building and the necessary equipment for the training of women, including sewing machines, a refrigerator, freezer, sewing supplies and other materials.
• The purchase of land for the Alliance churches in Parakou, Benin and in Lomé, Togo.

CÔTE D’IVOIRE
Please pray for:

• The success of the closing ceremonies of the academic year in our training institutes: the Bible Institute of the Christian Alliance of Yamoussoukro, on June 25, and the Bible School of the Christian Alliance, on June 18.
• The General Assembly of pastors’ wives and women pastors, July 6-10. Pray for the success of the work and for the renewal of the governing bodies of this association who have been faithfully serving the church.
• The National Church Convention, August 8-13. Pray for the organizing committee, the speakers and the participants. May it be a time of spiritual renewal for the church.
• The Christian Alliance Radio House. Pray for the continuation of the construction work and the acquisition of quality materials for its operation.
• The successful implementation of the Church’s Servants of God Health Insurance.

MALI
Please pray for:

• The safety of evangelism teams traveling across the country to win lost souls.
• The Mali Protestant Assistance Center. It is in a transition period and will have a new Board of Directors by the end of 2022.
• Our NGO Development Organization for Hope. Pray that it can benefit from funds from their partners to cope with the work on the ground and be able to recruit other agents to expand the staff.
• Bigger church buildings to mark the centennial of the national church.
• Good rainfall during this winter period. Pray that God will open the locks of heaven for our country.

ANGOLA
Please pray for:

• God’s guidance and wisdom during the Ngoio Regional Conference, June 17-19, in Cabinda.
• Our country. The economic crisis has especially affected the most vulnerable, who often do not have the resources to buy their basic food baskets.

AWF NORTH AMERICA REGION

CANADA
Please pray for:

• The General Assembly, July 5-8. It is a time when The Alliance Canada family gathers in person and online in fellowship and community. Pray that the Holy Spirit would move in our churches. The theme “All Things Jesus” will guide us as we worship, learn and discuss.

UNITED STATES
Please pray for:

• A strong response to the Great Commission Day Offering. These funds will help Alliance international workers remain present among unreached and overlooked peoples in spiritually desolate parts of the world.
• The upcoming retirement and transition of senior Alliance Missions leaders and staff. Please pray for the onboarding of the new leaders and for God to call and equip people to fill key staff positions in the National Office in the months ahead.
• Several U.S. District Conferences taking place over the next few months. Pray for smooth preparations leading up to each event and that all presenters and participants are physically and spiritually primed to pursue God and discern his leading in their local and global ministries. Pray especially for polity-related conversations that will be facilitated by the national team. Pray that conference attendees will participate fully in future-shaping conversations in pursuit of our U.S. Alliance vision: All of Jesus for All the World.

June 1, 2022

AWF CLA (LATIN AMERICA) REGION

COLOMBIA
Please pray for:

• The Month of The Alliance. It is a celebration to give thanks to God for allowing us to serve him for 99 years since the start of the Alliance in Colombia. Pray that we will continue to train men and women who are passionate about Jesus.
• God’s guidance and provision for the events that will be held in Colombia in September: the Latin American Women’s Congress Amada 6, the CLA Assembly & Symposium, and the AWF global mission leaders meeting.
• Our churches. Heavy rains and public disorder have affected our missionary work. Some of our church buildings have deteriorated and leaders have had to leave due to threats.

URUGUAY
Please pray for:

• The Sur Alliance church planting. The Chilean Alliance has been supporting this new church planting and has recently passed the responsibility over to Pastor Herbeth Vega, from Uruguay. Pray that the Lord will continue to bless this work.
• Pastor Andrés Ripoll. He has been going through a complex health situation. Pray for healing and strength.
• The Santa Isabel Alliance church in Rivera. They want to build a more spacious church since the existing one is too small for their needs. Pray for wisdom for Javier Sampayo, who is pastoring this church, and for the Lord to provide the necessary resources.
• The Vichadero Alliance. Pray that the Lord will raise up a worker for this church, since they haven’t had a pastor for a long time.

ECUADOR
Please pray for:

• The district presidents of the Alliance of Ecuador and the work committees. They have been visiting, counseling and bringing food to the brothers and sisters who are most in need.
• The national retreat for pastors and their families in August. May the Lord bring a spiritual renewal to our pastoral families.
• Ecuadorian children and youth. They returned to in-person classes at the beginning of May. Pray that the Lord will provide everything they need to study and protect them from the insecurity in the streets due to the increasing violence in our country.
• Our nation. There’s been a high rate of violent deaths in recent months, due to drug trafficking networks, especially in the provinces of Guayas, Manabí and Esmeraldas.
• The country’s economy. The shortage of jobs has especially affected young professionals who recently graduated from universities.

PANAMA
Please pray for:

• Missionaries Miguel and Yngrid Grassals. They have been leading the church planting of the Brisas del Golf Alliance church. Pray for their health and that the Lord will provide more leaders to support the work.
• Our members to commit financially so that the church can become self-sustainable. The work in Panama has been carried out by local and national churches, some of which have been withdrawing their support.
• The young leaders of our church. May they put into practice what they learned in recent training about the challenge of moving on to the next stage of growth.
• God to use and guide each brother and sister in the expansion of his Kingdom in Panama. The Brisas del Golf Alliance church is inserted in a professional middle-class community of more than 10,000 families with very few churches, and the Alliance is the only one in this neighborhood.
• A true encounter with Jesus for those who are coming to our church. In Panama City there are many who identify with Christianity, but in reality, there is a lot that is only religiosity. That has been a real challenge for our young church.

VENEZUELA
Please pray for:

• Each member of the Alliance family of Venezuela. May we grow in the knowledge and love of the Lord to reach the communities that surround us with the gospel.
• Health, wisdom, guidance, discernment, and spiritual strength for our pastors to guide the church members in the Word of God.
• The start of small groups at the Maracay Alliance church. Pray also for new believers, and for the church to reach the community.
• A new place for the Yagua and Belen Alliance church to hold services.

EL SALVADOR
Please pray for:

• Our newly launched Central American Ministerial Alliance Seminar. Pray for more students so that we can reach more people for Christ in the Central American region.
• Our first post-pandemic in-person congress of the Central American Alliance, in El Salvador in September. Pray that this event will be a blessing for the entire region.
• For one of our churches that needs a bigger place to continue growing.
• Political stability in the country. May the current polarization be resolved through democratic ways.

BOLIVIA
Please pray for:

• God’s guidance in the decisions made during the National Assembly of the Alliance of Bolivia, May 28 in Cochabamba.
• God to raise new pastors and missionaries so that the work in Bolivia and the mission fields abroad can grow.

AWF Prayers – May 2022

May 18, 2022

AWF EMERALD (EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST) REGION
Praise God for:

• Alliance members in the EMERALD region and the worldwide AWF family, who have given generously to the Ukraine appeal to support our Alliance churches as they care for those who are suffering.

RUSSIA
Please pray for:

• The Russian Alliance church plant in Burgas, Bulgaria as they minister to Ukrainian refugees who have fled the conflict.
• The churches and the Christians. They are caring for 300-400 refugees who arrive daily from the conflict area having lived in basements for one to two months under constant danger.

JORDAN
Please pray for:

• God’s protection and provision for the participants of the AWF EMERALD gathering in Jordan, May 25-27.

ALLIANCE DIASPORA MINISTRIES (ADM)
Please pray for:

• Follow-up on evangelistic opportunities now that the month of Ramadan is over. Pray also for ADM ministers as the outreach to Muslims returns to normal.
• More workers to respond to the call to serve among Muslims in Europe.
• Church plants and Bible studies among the Muslim diaspora in Malaga, Salt and Canovelles (Spain); Marseille and Paris (France); Manchester (England) and Berlin (Germany).

SPAIN
Please pray for:

• Francisco Cerrón, who will officially assume office as the new rector of the INFORMA Training Institute in May.
• The leadership transition of INFORMA, so that this theological school grows deeper and stronger.
• The Madrid team working among immigrants as they finish the renovation work on the ministry center. They are waiting on word from the lawyer and the Town Hall to become an official Cultural Association. Ask the Lord to facilitate the process so that it will be in place in September, and they can officially open the doors and start classes.

GREAT BRITAIN
Please pray for:

• Mike Baraniak, the director of the C&MA Great Britain. He has been suffering health difficulties the last few months. Please pray that God will heal his body and give strength to Mike and Catherine as they navigate these difficult times.
• The new ministry center and “The Giving Tree” coffee house in Manchester. May the Lord provide the necessary resources.

FRANCE
Praise God for:

• The faithful leadership that the Alliance president, Rev. Michel Viguier, has given to the C&MA family in France over many years as he prepares to step down from that role.

Please pray for:

• The leadership transition in the French national church. Pray that God will indicate the path to follow for the new leadership team.

PORTUGAL
Please pray for:

• The new church planting team in the city of Porto. Pray that the Albuquerque family can find adequate housing in the city by July.
• Wisdom for the Paredes Alliance Church plant as they seek to become an organized church this year.
• We recently discovered that there are around 20 Ukrainian refugees (children, youth and women) in or near our community. Please pray for wisdom of how to reach out to them as it appears they are not receiving much support from local government.

IRAQ
Please pray for the Alliance church in Erbil, Kurdistan:

• The brothers and sisters from a Muslim background. They face constant social and spiritual attacks.
• Our new discipleship groups. This ministry will include a variety of tribes and races from different backgrounds.
• Our weekly ministries. They are expanding and we need more volunteers, especially for the Sunday school, youth, and humanitarian aid ministries.
• The start of construction of the new church building, especially as it hasn’t been an easy ride and we have faced many obstacles along the road.

AFRICAN ALLIANCE DIASPORA
Praise God for:

• The successful visit of Rev. Marcel Bunda, president of the C&MA of Congo, DRC, and Rev. Denis Kombetassie, Missions Director of the C&MA of Congo, DRC, to the Congolese communities of the African Alliance Diaspora in Europe and their contacts with the Alliance family of France.

AWF EMERALD MISSION MOBILIZATION
Please pray for:

• Eoghan Cosgrave in his role as AWF Mission Mobilizer for the EMERALD region. Pray that the Lord will provide for him and his family.

May 11, 2022

AWF AFRICA REGION

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (DRC)
Please pray for:

• The Alliance church in the DRC, which has seen the deaths of seven pastors in four months. May God comfort their families and church members.
• Our churches in rural areas. They have been threatened by charlatans, who sometimes enter the churches purportedly to deliver them from witchcraft. May God spare the church from this situation which can lead to trouble: some local administrative authorities support these charlatans. Pray especially for the Kuimba District that has experienced this kind of unrest.
• The Church Management Committee. They have decided to send workers to disciple people living in rural areas plagued by sects and harmful beliefs. This requires more than $70,000 USD per year, while the fundraising for this first quarter has yielded $20,000 USD. Please pray that the Lord will provide the remaining funds.
• The Urban Church Planting Program, which targets the middle-class population.
• The election of Provincial Governors in the DRC in general, and particularly in the Kongo Central Province, where the C&MA headquarters is located. The election campaign has taken on the appearance of a battle between socio-cultural groups. Pray that it will not cause social unrest. Pray also for God to raise up leaders who fear the Lord and work for the welfare of the people.

MALI
Please pray for:

• The 19 students who have just completed the theoretical phase in the Bible institutes and will be sent to work in local churches.
• A teacher for the Bethel Bible Institute in Koutiala.
• The installation of the new director of the Bible school for young girls in Baramba.
• The workshop on capacity building in agriculture, May 9-13 in Koutiala Bethel.
• A good mobilization and participation of the national church at our centenary celebration.

REPUBLIC OF CONGO
Praise God for:

• The churches that are being planted. May God use these new churches to be a blessing and reach the people with the gospel in these communities.

Please pray for:

• The national pastors’ couples retreat scheduled for the third week of June in Mossendjo, in the southwest.
• The national women’s conference in August.
• The consecration service of a servant of God to the pastoral ministry in l’Ile Mbamou, at the Congo River.

ANGOLA
Please pray for:

• The three church community projects that are being implemented with the financial support of AWF: two church planting projects in Cabinda and a cutting and sewing project in Luanda.
• The General Assembly of the Alliance of Angola in August.
• The presidential election in our country in August. May there be an atmosphere of peace before, during and after the election.

May 4, 2022

AWF CLA (LATIN AMERICA) REGION

URUGUAY
Please pray for:

• Pastor José Rampa and his wife Estela Saldivia. They are pastoring the Mandubí Alliance church in Rivera. The church is going through a tough financial time but making a great effort. Pray also for Pastor Duverley Techera who is supporting this congregation.
• The Vichadero Alliance in Rivera. May the Lord send a worker to pastor this church. Brothers from the Bethel church have been supporting this work for over a year, but the congregation needs its own pastor.
• Pastor Herbeth Vega, who started leading the South Alliance church in Montevideo. May the Lord give him and his family wisdom to carry out this task.
• Missionary pastor Cristian Salgado of the Alliance of Chile. He is planting a new church. Pray for him and his family in this new phase.
• Missionaries Peter and Laura Marshall who are retiring from the Salto Alliance church and will be returning to the United States. Pray that the Lord will help this couple during the transition. Pray also for brother Robert Noble who will take over the work.
• The health of brother Andrés Ripoll of the Chuy Alliance church. He has had a series of complications.

COLOMBIA
Praise God for:

• The leaders of the Alliance churches of Colombia and Ecuador who participated in the training “Hablemos Alianza 2022” (“Let’s Talk Alliance 2022”), April 22-24. May they apply what they have learned in their local churches.

Please pray for:

• The church in Leticia, Amazon. The building has deteriorated due to the heavy rains that hit the Amazon. That makes it impossible to carry out discipleship activities and worship services. Brothers from the Ticuna, Uitotos and Cocamas indigenous communities who are being reached by our missionaries meet there. This place is key to reach the so called “Green Window” – the least reached ethnic groups of the Amazon and Orinoquia in the triple border area of Colombia, Brazil and Peru. Please pray that God will provide the $50,000 USD needed to rebuild the church.
• Our country. We will have our presidential election this year. Pray that God would have mercy on our nation and place the right person in office to govern Colombia.

ECUADOR
Please pray for:

• The academic cycle of the Alliance Bible Seminary of Ecuador, which started on April 18. May each student persevere and be faithful to his or her call to serve God.
• Our National Women’s Retreat, June 31-July 2 in the Tungurahua province. The theme will be “Building Fences: Caring for Families and Generations.”
• The safety of our pastors during their evangelization tours throughout the country.
• Our country. The violence rate has increased in recent months, due to micro-trafficking networks and fights between gangs. This has resulted in the deaths of children and adolescents.

BRAZIL
Praise God for:

• The pastors who were ordained and accredited in the last year. May God use them and give them wisdom to carry out his work.

Please pray for:

• The Lord to use and guide each leader of the ministries of the Brazilian Alliance for the expansion of God’s kingdom in Brazil and the nations: National Missions Department, Church Planting Project (Missional Focus), A.W. Tozer Theological Seminary, College of Prayer, National Women’s Ministry and Alliance Youth.
• The next generation of young leaders that God is raising up in our churches.
• Wisdom and discernment for the national church in managing their finances. The economic crisis, increasing inflation, and the high unemployment rate in our country have brought many challenges for the churches and for the missionary work.

CHILE
Praise God for:

• The 125 years of the Alliance in Chile. Thanksgiving celebrations have been taking place in our churches throughout the country.

Please pray for:

• Two missionaries who have been sent to a country with restricted access. May the Lord help these two women in the transition and in adapting to the new culture.
• The churches that are resuming in-person activities after two years of the pandemic. Pray that God would give pastors wisdom and love to help members who have grown cold spiritually and don’t want to return to church.
• Our country’s situation. There is a lot of political instability and conflict.

PERU
Please pray for:

• The church. Pray the Lord would put in each member a hunger and thirst for him. May prayer, Bible study and other spiritual disciplines be our main weapon in the face of adversity so that we can reach and bless those who suffer.
• Our country. May the Lord heal our land. Pray also for our authorities, that there be unity and that they can legislate in favor of the people.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Please pray for:

• Comfort for the family of Pastor José Reyes. He died recently.
• Wisdom for the National Board of Directors of the Dominican Alliance.
• The church planting in provinces with no evangelical churches.

CUBA
Please pray for:

• Our pastors’ families and especially for their children.
• The construction of the church buildings in Aguadas and Guantánamo.
• Our worship groups to be able to buy new musical instruments.

AWF Prayers – April 2022

April 20, 2022

AWF EMERALD (EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST) REGION

Praise God for:

• The fellowship among national Alliance leaders during a recent regional Zoom meeting.

Please pray for:

• The AWF EMERALD gathering in Jordan, May 25-27. Pray that resources will be found to enable the pastors who have limited funds (particularly in the Middle East) to attend. Pray also for the local team in Jordan responsible for welcoming the participants.

UKRAINE
Please pray for:

• The freedom of Ukraine and an end to the war.
• The churches, which now find themselves in territory occupied by the Russian army. Pray that God would bless our pastors and leaders who have stayed in their hometowns to minister to others.
• Our pastors and leaders who have left for western Ukraine or fled to another country. Pray that we don’t lose contact with them, and that they find new places to minister where they are now.
• The members of our churches who have become refugees. May they find good churches to attend.
• Our churches as we minister to those who are suffering because of the war. One of our churches closed its doors, and the pastor went west with his family. Pray that we live out the missionary vision in this time of change and war in our country.
• The health of the national president of the C&MA Ukraine. He is under much stress and has been getting sick often. He is having trouble sleeping, but ministry continues and there is much to do, which makes it difficult for him to find time to rest.

RUSSIA
Please pray for:

• The Russian Alliance church plant in Burgas, Bulgaria as they minister to Ukrainian refugees who have fled the conflict.

GREAT BRITAIN
Please pray for:

• Rev. Mike Baraniak, the director of the C&MA Great Britain. He has been suffering health difficulties the last few months. Please pray that he gets an appointment soon to see a cardiologist and a cardiothoracic surgeon.
• The trustees of the mission. May God give them wisdom and discernment as they take up some of the director’s responsibilities while he is ill.
• Unity among the pastors of our churches and prayerful support for one another.
• The outreach work in Manchester and the logistics of running this. Thank God for new people responding to this outreach.

ALLIANCE DIASPORA MINISTRIES
Please pray for the A.M.O.R. (Assisting Migrants and/or Refugees) project in Malaga, southern Spain:

• That all falsely preconceived notions, ideas or teachings be eradicated by the transforming power of the gospel, bringing deep revelation and salvation to the A.M.O.R. young men.
• Favor with government and employers. Two of the men have residency, but one needs a job; three have recently qualified and applied for residency; one is awaiting his passport, which is being unduly delayed.
• Favor to receive legal employment that will allow the men to become independent and fully integrated into Spanish society.
• A willing landlord so that we can rent another apartment and take in more boys. This is the biggest obstacle we encounter. We need a breakthrough to move forward and help more young men.
• Full-time, fluent Spanish-speaking workers, especially able in the areas of administration and bookkeeping.
• The Lord to keep the finances coming in order for the project to continue.

IRAQ
Please pray for the Alliance church in Erbil, Kurdistan:

• For new discipleship groups for Syrians with Muslim background. This new ministry will include a variety of tribes and races from different backgrounds.
• For the expansion of weekly ministries and more volunteers, especially Sunday School, youth, and humanitarian aid ministries.
• For the beginning of construction of the new church building. It has not been easy with many obstacles along the way.

April 13, 2022

1) AWF AFRICA REGION

LIBERIA
Please pray for:

• The C&MA church of Liberia, as it prepares to host the AWF Africa Regional Conference in Monrovia. We praise God for the visit of Rev. Joel Moriba Onivogui, AWF Africa general secretary, and the meeting held with the Liberian leadership. Please pray for the planning committees and for God’s wisdom and strength as they meet regularly to plan for the conference.
• The unity of the Alliance church. During Rev. Joel Moriba Onivogui’s visit, he brought Pastor Elijah Guilavogui, who helped planting the churches in Lofa County. After this meeting, we started sponsoring Pastor Elijah. He visited the churches in that county to explain about the new leadership of the C&MA church in Liberia. The pastors are planning to meet with the national church’s leadership as soon as possible. Pray for unity and for the new church planting.
• The National Women’s Conference, April 21-24 in Monrovia. Pray for the planning committee and for the success of the conference.

REPUBLIC OF CONGO
Praise God for:

• The election of the National Board of the Alliance Church of the Republic of Congo. Rev. Albert Bilongo was reelected as the national church president.

Please pray for:

• Peace, unity and the achievement of goals of the national church in the next four years.
• Boldness in the proclamation of the gospel. May our churches be instruments in God’s hands to reach the lost.
• New impetus of discipleship growth. Pray that God will strengthen our church members in their walk with the Lord Jesus Christ. May the Holy Spirit give true commitment and power to train, mentor and motivate a generation of new disciples for the glory of God.
• God to raise up men and women to serve our church members and the communities who are facing difficulties.

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (DRC)
Please pray for:

• God’s comfort for the families of Rev. Isaac Tsava Mbenza, of Boma, and Rev. Georges Luemba Nguvulu, of Moanda. Both died in the same week.
• Marcel Bunda, president of the C&MA of Congo – DRC, and Rev. Denis Kombetassie, Missions Director of the C&MA of Congo, DRC. They have been on a tour in Europe for over a month visiting communities of the African Alliance Diaspora. Pray for God’s protection during their trip and for good contacts with the church leaders.
• The health of Rev Esaïe Muanda Ndungi, the head of the National Prayer Department. Pray also that the Lord will open the way for his treatment abroad.
• The plan to transform two local churches into mega-churches to make them great instruments of evangelism and resource mobilization for missions.
• The Synod General Assembly, July 25-31 in Boma. May the Lord guide his servants on the decisions to be made. Pray also that resources will be provided for the organization of this event.
• Our country. We have been facing killings in the East by terrorist groups. Pray for the government which fights these groups to restore peace to the population.

GABON
Please pray for:

• The new strategic plan of the church and the trips of the technical committees.
• The establishment of a national prayer shield in all regions.
• The State to put in place an effective strategy to fight against the destruction of farmers’ plantations by elephants.

2) AWF NORTH AMERICA REGION

UNITED STATES
Please pray for:

• Churches seeking fresh direction. Recently, more than 30 Alliance pastors and leaders from across the United States were trained to become certified consultants for churches seeking a new direction in their ministry. Pray for Spirit-filled authority in these men and women who are called to discern, equip, and coach in challenging contexts.
• Church multiplication. Pray for the more than 150 Alliance workers, church planters, and leaders who gathered last month at Exponential 2022 in Orlando, Florida. Pray that what they learned and experienced at the conference will inspire them toward renewed multiplication and disciple making efforts in their communities.
• Envision deaf ministries. Envision, one of the four specialized structures of Alliance Missions, identifies and develops missional leaders through short-term mission opportunities and innovative ministry strategies. Envision recently launched a deaf ministries site to not only help create greater gospel access for deaf people but also mobilize deaf believers into gospel ministry. Pray for Envision site leaders David and Aleah Nishizaki as they lead this vital ministry. It is estimated that only two percent of the world’s 72 million deaf people know Jesus.

April 6, 2022

AWF CLA (LATIN AMERICA) REGION

COLOMBIA
Praise God for:

• His presence and guidance during our national assembly in March. We had a blessed time with the pastoral leadership for the advancement of Christ’s church in Colombia.

Please pray for:

• The National School of Missions that will take place in the triple border area of Colombia, Brazil and Peru, April 11-17. Pray that God will provide the necessary resources for those who will be trained in the principles of missionary work.
• The final preparations to send our workers Alex, Patricia and Amanda to Guinea. Pray for God’s guidance, care and provision.
• “Hablemos Alianza 2022” (“Let’s Talk Alliance 2022”), April 22-24. It is a theoretical-practical training for the ministries of praise and worship, dance, theater, sound, and communications, among others. Pray that local and national churches throughout Latin America can send their leaders to strengthen their ministries.

ECUADOR
Please pray for:

• Missionary couple Brito Raymer, who left Ecuador in March to return to the Middle East to continue their work of planting churches among Muslims.
• Homeless people, especially Colombian and Venezuelan migrants who are living in the streets of Ecuador in search of daily provision.
• The more than 800 victims of the 6.0-magnitude earthquake that occurred on Saturday, March 26, in the province of Esmeraldas.
• The people affected by the intense rains that the Coastal and Sierra regions of Ecuador have had in recent months. The rain has severely damaged land routes and caused floods and landslides.

CUBA
Please pray for:

• The health of Pastor Eliud, who has been suffering from prostate problems.
• The recovery of sister Emna, who underwent surgery for a disc hernia. She is the wife of Pastor Mario Fernández, the rector of our theological seminary.
• Sister Mayumi, the wife of our national secretary. She has severe bronchial asthma.
• The electoral commission that is choosing candidates for the National Board of Directors.

BRAZIL
Please pray for:

• The meeting of the new National Board of Directors to discuss day-to-day issues of the church and to pray, plan and project the direction of the Brazilian Alliance for the next 10 years. Pray for God’s wisdom to make more disciples and support and plant more churches.
• God to raise up pastors, leaders and young people who will accept the call to plant new churches in the years to come.

Praise God for:

• The decrease in deaths and restrictions of COVID-19 in Brazil in recent weeks.

ARGENTINA
Please pray for:

• The financial support of our missionaries. Despite the devaluation of the Argentine peso, we were able to keep our commitment to the missionaries in the field (Central Asia, Hungary, Italy, Croatia and England).
• The centennial celebration of the Buenos Aires Bible Institute this year.
• The completion of the work of the new national Alliance headquarters.

BOLIVIA
Please pray for:

• The training of new leaders and pastors in the Bolivian Alliance.
• The planting of new churches and the growth of existing churches.
• The National Missions Conference, April 23. May God inspire the Bolivian church to cross-cultural missionary work.

CHILE
Praise God for:

• The 125 years of the Christian and Missionary Alliance in Chile, celebrated in 2022.

Please pray for:

• The testimony of our Home for Minors (Hogar de Menores) in the city of Santiago, serving girls in vulnerable situations.
• The beginning of the academic year in our theological seminary. In 2021 we celebrated 100 years, and we want to continue preparing God’s servants for the ministry to come.
• Our ministry team both in Chile and abroad.
• The political situation in our country. The new government is working on a new constitution, and some proposals violate our principles of faith. Pray that the future of our nation be of peace and freedom to exercise faith.
• Many who are sick with COVID-19 and other diseases.

HONDURAS
Please pray for:

• Every pastor in the indigenous communities. The challenge is great and they often feel discouraged by the difficult situation. May God give them strength and guide them to pastor the people.
• The first national youth meeting of the Honduran Alliance on April 17.

EL SALVADOR
Please pray for:

• God to provide a piece of land for one of our churches that needs more space to continue growing.
• Our five-year planning, which includes the planting of a new church.
• Our first post-pandemic in-person congress of the Central American Alliance, September 19-22 in San Salvador. May it be a time of strengthening and blessing for the entire region.

AWF Prayers – March 2022

March 30, 2022

AWF EMERALD (EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST) REGION
Praise God for:

• The good response of the Alliance family, both in the region and throughout the world, to the refugee crisis caused by the war in Ukraine.
• The test cohort that successfully completed the first European School of Ministry. The training is organized and facilitated by the Alliance Ministry Center for Leadership Development.

Please pray:

• That God will open hearts throughout Europe to provide for the needs (housing, food and transportation) of refugees and Internally Displaced People (IDP) fleeing the war in Ukraine.
• That God will provide people to love and care for refugees and IDPs.
• For the preparations for the AWF EMERALD gathering in Jordan, May 25-27. Pray that resources will be found to enable the pastors who have limited resources (particularly in the Middle East) to attend. Pray also for the local team in Jordan responsible for welcoming the participants.

UKRAINE
Praise God for:

• The Alliance churches and families in Ukraine who are helping and supporting many people in need, providing food, medication and comfort.
• The Alliance churches throughout the world that are supporting our local Alliance brothers and sisters as they serve others.

Please pray for:

• Protection for the believers and leaders in the Alliance churches in Ukraine.
• Physical, spiritual and psychological protection of the people.
• Peace, both physical and spiritual, for all concerned, and an end to the war.
• Wisdom for the pastors and church leaders as they seek to help and support those who are suffering.
• Boldness in opportunities to share the gospel.
• The young men being taken to war.

RUSSIA
Praise God for:

• The Russian Alliance that declared at the start of the year that 2022 would be the “Year of Development of Prayer Life.” Little did the church know that this would be a prophetic decision. The church is now on its knees in prayer in the face of this difficult period with the military conflict in Ukraine.
• The Alliance churches in Russia as they intensify their prayer life with sincere humility before God, keeping the church life active and mission vibrant.

Please pray for:

• The period of prayer and fasting, from April 1-21, where all the churches in Russia will be united in prayer and fasting in a manner of “Daniel’s Lent.” Each day will be dedicated to special needs and areas of life, including the AWF family.
• Churches and Christians in understanding their spiritual, social and practical responsibilities at this time.
• The maintenance of healthy and brotherly relationships between the Evangelical churches in Russia and Ukraine, including the Russian and Ukrainian Alliance churches.
• Wisdom and discernment for Rev. Sergei Rybikov, president of the Russian Alliance, and his wife Lubov, in making hard decisions at a time when there are tensions and disagreements among church leaders about current events and methods of ministry. Pray also for their children. Three families, including two grandchildren who used to live in Kyiv, are now refugees with an uncertain future.
• The Russian Alliance missionaries who work with orphans in Nepal and India. Due to the Western sanctions imposed on Russia there has been a financial shortfall, and all international work is in danger of being shut down because the workers are no longer able to maintain the necessary financial support.
• Humanitarian and spiritual assistance the Russian Alliance can offer to churches in eastern Ukraine territories that are under Russian control. Some of our brethren have been forcibly conscripted into the army. There is a growing need for basic necessities such as food, medicine, and clothing.

BULGARIA
Praise God for:

• The Russian Alliance church plant in Burgos that is supporting and caring for Ukrainian refugees.

Please pray that:

• God will provide the necessary resources for the church in Burgos to meet the needs of the refugees who are suffering, because financial support for the church planters coming from the Alliance in Russia is now blocked by sanctions.

GERMANY
Praise God for:

• The Alliance workers who took food to refugees in Poland and brought back 30 refugees to Germany to care for and look after them.

SPAIN
Please pray for:

• Arístides Flores, the new president of the Alliance of Spain. Pray for wisdom and grace as he seeks to lead the Spanish Alliance for God’s glory.
• Francisco Cerrón, the new director of the INFORMA Bible Institute in Spain, who will take up his responsibilities on May 1. Pray that the visa process will go well and that all the necessary funding will be provided.
• Missionary Alicia Palma, who continues to make a remarkable recovery after her stroke in the fall. Continue to pray for recovery of her verbal skills and the use of her right arm. Pray for stamina for Pastor Vicente and his wife Tania, who have been her advocates and primary caregivers during these long months.
• The plans for Pastor Jim Eaton to join the bilingual church in El Campello, pastored by Juan and Patty Zúñiga, to build up the Brexit-battered group of English speakers. Pray that the necessary funding will be found and that the application process for temporary residency in Spain goes well.

AFRICAN ALLIANCE DIASPORA
Please pray for:

• Marcel Bunda, president of the C&MA of Congo, DRC, and Rev. Denis Kombetassie, Missions Director of the C&MA of Congo, DRC. Pray for a successful visit to the Congolese communities of the African Alliance Diaspora in Europe and their contacts with the Alliance family of France.

FRANCE
Praise God for:

• The door that has finally opened for the deployment of the French Hmong missionary family to the mission field in Southeast Asia.
• The new ministry partnership between C&MA France and C&MA Australia to support Muslim outreach ministry in France.

ALLIANCE DIASPORA MINISTRIES
Please pray for:

• God’s guidance in establishing a church planting ministry in Greece. May the Lord raise up workers.
• The teams ministering among the diasporas. Pray that they would walk in integrity and have boldness in their proclamation of the gospel.
• The Muslim diaspora. They are being reminded of trauma, discrimination and injustices as they watch the Ukraine crisis unfold. Please pray for God’s grace and wisdom as Alliance Diaspora Ministries workers share the gospel and bear the burdens.
• Muslim Background Believers during the month of Ramadan. This is a difficult time for many who are living in Europe.

NETHERLANDS
Praise God for:

• The blessing of the first in-person pastors conference in the Netherlands in three years. It took place March 21-23 and was a blessed time of sharing and fellowship.

GREAT BRITAIN
Praise God for:

• The successful opening of the new ministry center and coffee house “The Giving Tree” in Manchester.

Please pray for:

• The provision of the resources required to operate the new ministry center and coffee house.

March 16, 2022

1) AWF EMERALD (EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST) REGION

UKRAINE
Before the present war, fifty percent of members of the Alliance Church in Ukraine were Internally Displaced Persons (IDP). Now, this number is much higher. Various Alliance organizations are actively participating in relief efforts to support the Alliance Churches in Ukraine. If you would like to send donations to this effort, please click here, designating it to the Ukraine Relief.

Please pray for:

• Protection for the believers and leaders in the Alliance churches.
• Physical, spiritual and psychological protection for the people affected by this conflict.
• End to the war and the establishment of peace.
• Boldness in opportunities to share the gospel.
• Healing from trauma of IDP and the psychological burden.

2) AWF APAC (ASIA PACIFIC) REGION

PHILIPPINES
Please pray for:

• The rehabilitation programs for church buildings that were damaged by Typhoon Rai (Odette). The Alliance of the Philippines welcomes donations to this program. Ninety church buildings need repair at an average cost of $500 USD each.

3) AWF AFRICA REGION

CÔTE D’IVOIRE
Please pray for:

• Physical and spiritual renewal for Rev. Noël N’Guessan, the president of the C&MA of Cote d’Ivoire, while he travels throughout the country to encourage pastors to continue working faithfully for the Lord.
• The pastors, leaders and members to understand and own the church’s vision for the year 2022 – “Restoring the Glory of God” – by caring for each other through sincere fellowship within our churches.
• The construction work of the Christian Alliance Radio House. Pray for protection for the workers, and for financial and material resources to continue the project.
• The preparations for the General Social Statutes. Pray that the C&MA church can think about its social policy in the field of education (school, university), health, and the fight against poverty within and outside the church.

GUINEA
Please pray for:

• The three members of the National Church Council Office who are organizing the National Church Conference, April 5-8, in the city of N’Zao in southern Guinea. Pray that the Holy Spirit will guide this conference. Pray also for safe travels for all delegates.
• Isaac Thea and his team who will welcome and care for all delegates during the conference.
• God’s wisdom and guidance for the election of the new National Executive Committee for the next five years.

GABON
Please pray for:

• The Evangelism Crusade “Operation André” which will be held in the Ngounie region in the north, May 23-30.
• The opening of a travel agency in June and the purchase of four buses for trans-urban transport as part of the new development plan of the church.
• The lifting of health restrictions linked to COVID-19 and for the resumption of good economic activity.

MALI
Please pray for:

• The church’s plan for gaining 6,000 new believers and strengthening the community this year.
• The Centenary Organizing Committee. May God guide them in their preparations. Pray for a successful event.
• God’s protection for the national missionaries who have been sent out.
• The lifting of the sanctions against Mali.

ANGOLA
Please pray for:

• God’s guidance and wisdom in preparation for the National Church’s General Assembly in August.

March 9, 2022

1) AWF EMERALD (EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST) REGION

UKRAINE
Before the present war, fifty percent of members of the Alliance Church in Ukraine were Internally Displaced Persons (IDP). Now, this number is much higher. Various Alliance organizations are actively participating in relief efforts to support the Alliance Churches in Ukraine. If you would like to send donations to this effort, please click here, designating it to the Ukraine Relief.

Please pray for:

• Protection for the believers and leaders in the Alliance churches.
• Physical, spiritual and psychological protection for the people affected by this conflict.
• End to the war and the establishment of peace.
• Boldness in opportunities to share the gospel.
• Healing from trauma of IDP and the psychological burden.

2) AWF APAC (ASIA PACIFIC) REGION

NEPAL
Please pray for:

• The family of our beloved brother Bikash Adhikari, former general secretary of C&MA Nepal, who died on March 4th in Kathmandu. He was back in Nepal after undergoing COVID-19 treatment for several months in a hospital in Delhi, India. Please continue to pray for Bijata, Bikash’s wife, for his children, for Rev. Kosh Bilash Adhikari, his father and founder of the C&MA Nepal, and for his family.

TAIWAN
Please pray for:

• Silas Yang, president of the Taiwan Alliance Church Union. The second surgery to replace a drainage tube in his brain went well. Please pray for his complete recovery.
• The new church plant and connections to the community.

AUSTRALIA
Please pray for:

• The new governance structure for workers completed at the National Council in February, and for a smooth transition.
• The new workers who will be sent out in February 2023. Pray for unity in relationships and support for these new workers.

PHILIPPINES
Please pray for:

• The rehabilitation programs for church buildings and families’ homes that were damaged by Typhoon Rai (Odette). The Alliance of the Philippines welcomes donations to this program. The average cost for the repair of one building is $ 5000 USD.
• The Regional Forum for Pastors and local church delegations. Pray for protection from COVID-19 and safety in their travels.
• The 175 clients of the CAMA Livelihood program in aid to families economically affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Pray for salvation for those who still don’t know the Lord.

3) AWF NORTH AMERICA REGION

UNITED STATES
Please pray for:

• Investing in Future Church Leaders. In February, 50 ministry students from five Alliance colleges took a vision trip to the National Office in Columbus, Ohio, to learn more about the Alliance family and its values, to meet national and district leaders, and to explore their next steps in ministry. Pray that these emerging leaders will increase their engagement with the greater Alliance family and discern their steps toward accreditation and service.
• Church Multiplication. Pray for the more than 150 Alliance workers, church planters, and leaders who will gather at Exponential 2022 in Orlando, Florida, March 7-10. Pray that attendees commit wholeheartedly to the vision for healthy multiplication and disciple-making that will infuse a movement of Alliance church planting in the United States.
• LIFE 2022. Pray for churches, youth leaders and students planning to attend LIFE 2022 in Orlando, Florida, this July. LIFE will celebrate its 60-year anniversary this summer by encouraging and challenging Alliance youth from across the United States and throughout the world to deepen their understanding of the greatness of Jesus. The theme of the conference is “Jesus Is Greater than Everything,” which springs from Colossians 1:15-22 and is a timely word for this generation as it faces significant individual, cultural and global pressures. Pray for the students as they raise funds and prepare their hearts for the event.

CANADA
Please pray for:

• Damien Lee, the new vice president of International Ventures, who began work on March 1. Pray for a smooth transition and that God will continue to move the Global Ministries department.
• Defend Dignity. They hosted the webinar “Protecting Kids in the Age of Online Pornography” on March 8. Pray that people will be impacted by what they learn about the consequences of kids being exposed to porn and how we can protect them from harm.
• The General Assembly planning team as they anticipate their biannual gathering of churches across Canada in July. Pray for clarity and creativity in logistics, coordinating speakers, and more.

March 2, 2022

1) AWF EMERALD (EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST) REGION

UKRAINE
Please pray for:

• Protection for the believers and leaders in the Alliance churches.
• Physical, spiritual and psychological protection for the people affected by this conflict.
• End to the war and the establishment of peace.
• Boldness in opportunities to share the gospel.
• Healing from trauma of Internally Displaced Persons  (IDP) and the psychological burden.

2) AWF CLA (LATIN AMERICA) REGION

BRAZIL
Praise God for:

• The council of the Brazilian Alliance held in January and the newly elected president of the national church, Rev. Jeremy Warden.

Please pray for:

• The new Board of Directors elected at the national church council (Jeremy Warden, André Souza, Wilson Ferrante, Jones Soares, and Fernando Pedro). Pray for God’s direction and wisdom for this team as they lead the Brazilian Alliance for the next two years.
• The unity of churches, pastors and missionaries so that there is a family atmosphere.
• The newly accredited and ordained pastors. May God use them for his glory and keep their marriages and families safe.
• The heavy rains since the beginning of the year in the country’s southeast region have killed more than 250 people and left hundreds homeless. Pray for the comfort of the families. May the Brazilian church bring hope and show God’s love to these people in word and deed.

URUGUAY
Please pray for:

• Brother Robert Noble, as he finishes his seminary studies. He has also taken on the work of the Salto Alliance church. Until now, he has had the support of a missionary couple, but they will leave soon, and Robert will have to continue the task without them. Pray that he will be able to finish his studies and develop a fruitful ministry. Pray also that the Lord will provide financial resources to finish the construction of a pastoral house.
• S. missionary couple Randy and Alicia Clarke. They were one of the first Alliance missionaries sent to Uruguay in 2000, but they later returned to the United States. Last year, they came back to Uruguay. At the request of the national church, they are taking over a church in Montevideo for three years with the aim of supporting a new worker to stay in charge of the church. Please pray that the Lord will help them in this process.
• Brother Javier Sampayo. He has just started leading the Santa Isabel Alliance church in Rivera. Pray that God will guide and protect him and his family.
• The election of the new team for the National Missions Department.

CUBA
Please pray for:

• The health of sister Emna, who is awaiting an operation for disc hernia. She is the wife of Pastor Mario Fernández, the rector of our theological seminary.
• The recovery of our sister Rosi, who had her leg amputated. She is the wife of Pastor Eleonardo Cabrera.
• The first national meeting of our theological seminary, March 7-12, and for the first Pastoral Council.

BOLIVIA
Please pray for:

• Albin and Stefanie, missionaries from the French-Bolivian Alliance project, who are in their first year of work in North Africa.
• The training of new pastors and church leaders in the Bolivian Alliance. Pray also for the continuity of the Bible Seminary Cooperation Agreement between the Alliance churches of Peru and Bolivia.
• The Alliance of Bolivia as they work to organize the records of church members and ministries, to have more effective churches in the fulfillment of the Great Commission.
• Unity, justice and harmony among Bolivians, in the face of the strong political division in the country. Some opposition political leaders have been accused and imprisoned by the current government.

COLOMBIA
Please pray for:

• The National Assembly that will be held in-person, March 25-26. May God guide the organizing team responsible for the preparations. Pray also for protection and health for the delegates.
• The National School of Missions that will take place in the triple border area of Colombia, Brazil and Peru, April 11-17. Pray that God will provide the necessary resources for those who will be trained in the principles of missionary work.
• The restoration of public order in Colombia, especially in the states of Valle, Cauca and Pacífico. There has been an armed strike of illegal groups, and that is affecting the work of the churches and the well-being of society.

ARGENTINA
Please pray for:

• The celebration of the 125th anniversary of the C&MA church of Argentina. Praise God for the heritage they received from the missionaries and pray for the legacy to future generations.
• The Buenos Aires Bible Institute. This year they will celebrate 100 years of ministry, training workers for the kingdom of God. Pray that they will continue honoring the vision of those who began this ministry.

VENEZUELA
Please pray for:

• God to strengthen the faith of every pastor and church leader during this difficult time.
• The economic provision of pastoral families.
• Financial support and wisdom for the leaders of the churches in Coro, Yagua and Belén as they plan to have their own church buildings.
• Provision to complete the refurbishment of the premises where a foundation will function to help the community.

AWF Prayers – February 2022

February 23, 2022

AWF EMERALD (EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST) REGION
Praise God for:

• The successful Alliance DNA Webinar that took place in January with more than 30 participants.
• The first European School of Ministry test cohort that started on January 31 with nine students from all over Europe. The training is organized and facilitated by the Alliance Ministry Center for Leadership Development.

Please pray for:

• The preparations for the AWF EMERALD gathering in Jordan, May 25-27. Pray also for the local team responsible to welcome all participants.
• The students of the School of Ministry test cohort as they learn more about God, deepening their faith and learning to be Alliance leaders.
• The work of the School of Ministry curriculum to meet the needs of Alliance churches in Europe.

UKRAINE
Praise God for:

• The Day of Fasting and Prayer for Ukraine that took place in the Alliance churches. They are praying for peace, so that there is no war and thousands of lives may be saved.

Please pray that:

• The Lord will have mercy on Ukraine.
• The current tensions between Russia and Ukraine will not escalate into further armed conflict.
• God will bring many to repentance in Ukraine. Pray that people will turn to the Lord to experience the freedom that is only possible through Jesus Christ!

GREAT BRITAIN
Praise God for:

• New converts during the COVID-19 lockdowns.
• God’s strengthening and enabling for those struggling with life changing illnesses in our fellowships, and for their faithfulness and desire to see the Lord glorified through their witness.

Please pray for:

• Rev. Mike Baraniak, the director of C&MA Great Britain. He has been suffering health difficulties the last few months. Pray that God will heal his body and give strength to him and his wife Catherine in these difficult times.
• The manpower and finances needed to enable us to reach out to the diaspora in the UK.
• The future leadership of the Alliance in the UK.
• Our personal witness: that it will show people Christ and they will turn to him.

SPAIN
Praise God with the Alliance church in La Palma for:

• The wonders of what he is doing in La Palma, bringing life after the volcanic eruption.
• The three ministries that have been launched in January to provide encouragement to the church:

1. Praise Team Ministry: The church is training a group of young people with musical talents to serve the Lord. There is a great desire to lead the congregation to worship God.
2. Youth Ministry: This area has been opened so that young people of the church can meet and touch on issues of great importance for this age.
3. Bible School Ministry: There is a great need for the church to learn more about God and know him in an intimate way. The teaching of the Scriptures is something fundamental for spiritual growth. Praise God for the brothers and sisters who now wish to be baptized after following the “Fundamental Truths” course.

Please pray for:

• The church in La Palma. The volcano’s eruption has dealt a hard blow, with many brothers leaving the island after losing everything.
• The church budget deficit. It is due to the lack of God-fearing brothers who have been forced to leave the island. The deficit has also occurred because the church had to help those who did not have food or enough to pay their rent. Gifts from Christians all over the world made it possible to meet this need.

IRAQ
Please pray for the Alliance church in Erbil, Kurdistan:

• For new discipleship groups. This new ministry will include a variety of tribes and races from different backgrounds.
• For the expansion of weekly ministries and more volunteers, especially Sunday School, youth, and humanitarian aid ministries.
• For the beginning of construction of the new church building. It has not been easy with many obstacles along the way.

FRANCE
Praise God for:

• The successful arrival of missionary pastor Kong Ming Vang in Cayenne in French Guyana to reinforce the churches there and to train leaders.

Please pray:

• That God will raise up workers and leaders in France, especially for the many churches that are without a pastor.

AFRICAN ALLIANCE DIASPORA
Praise God for:

• The new Alliance community from Gabon that has started in Fréjus in southern France and their connection with Pastor Jean Kra.

Please pray for:

• The preparations to extend the African Alliance Diaspora Ministry to North America in partnership with the Alliance churches there.

NETHERLANDS
Praise God for:

• The publishing of the biography of A.B. Simpson, by Rev. David P. Jones, in the Dutch language. May this book be instrumental in raising new workers, missionaries and church planters in the Netherlands.
• The team that translated and edited the publication: Rocco Rausch, Jan Schippers, Marijke Volgers-van Wijk, Els Gootjes and Margaretha Coornstra van Sitos Tekstwerk.

February 16, 2022

AWF AFRICA REGION

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
Please pray for:

• Marcel Bunda (national president of the C&MA of Congo, DRC) and Rev. Denis Kombetassie (regional director of the Missions Department). They plan to visit the African Diaspora churches in Europe in March. Pray for the visa process for the UK, which is expected to take up to six weeks. May this visit be an enlightening and unifying moment for our brothers and sisters.
• Isaïe Muanda Ndungi’s health. He has not yet fully recovered from a liver infection and is awaiting a second operation.
• The pastors, spouses and widows retreat, February 14-21. The event will be held in all districts of the national church. May the Lord help his servants develop a deeper life in him.
• The women’s entrepreneurship training currently taking place in Boma. May the women’s ministry and the attendees be abundantly blessed.
• The organization of the Evangelization of Unreached Peoples Seminar by Rev. Jonathan and Dr. Jessie Ritchey in Boma in May.
• The preparation of the missionaries going to West Africa this year as the Missionary Committee works on their deployment.
• It hasn’t been raining recently in the Province of Kongo Central, in the southwest part of the country. People in this region live by farming. This drought threatens to paralyze the agricultural harvest season in a country facing a food crisis.

CÔTE D’IVOIRE
Please pray for:

• The AWF Facebook Live Stream with Rev. Serge-Armand Yao, Tuesday, February 22, at 6:00 p.m. GMT. Pray for good internet connections and for a blessed time as Serge shares about his story and ministry.
• The National Executive Board members and District Superintendents. They will have a training seminar on evangelism and missionary engagement, February 21-25. May the Lord renew the passion for lost souls in the hearts of these key leaders.
• The director of the Evangelism and Missions Department. He is visiting our mission fields to assess infrastructure needs. We have 110 mission fields and 80% of them have no buildings for worship. Pray that the Lord will provide the necessary resources for them.
• The cornerstone laying ceremony for the Christian Alliance Radio House on Saturday, February 26. May the Lord provide the funds for the construction and equipment to make it a powerful means of evangelization for the Muslim world in the north of the country.

MALI
Please pray for:

• The Lord to strengthen the National Executive Committee. Brother Jean Douba Thienou died suddenly on January 4. He was a member of the National Council. Pray for God’s comfort for his family.
• The Evangelical Christian communities to remain steadfast in their faith during this time of insecurity and COVID-19.
• The engagement of local churches in prayer to experience an awakening for the great harvest of the Lord.
• The smooth running of the national church’s General Assembly, March 3-5, in Koutiala.
• The church’s agriculture project to be successful.

GABON
Please pray for:

• The newly elected team of the National Office. Pray for the new president, Rev. André Philibert Binet and the smooth implementation of the new vision in all synod regions and local churches.
• The new evangelism and missions team led by Rev. Jean Blaise Makaya and the challenges of the Gabonese mission in Sao Tome, Togo and Ghana.
• Renewal of the national vision of opening house churches experienced during the height of the pandemic to have authentic churches and Christians in Gabon.

ANGOLA
Praise God for:

• The 137th Anniversary of the Christian Alliance Church of Angola, celebrated on February 4. The first C&MA missionaries arrived in the country in 1885, and on February 14, 1992, the Alliance of Angola received recognition from the government.

Please pray for:

• The students of the C&MA of Angola at the Alliance Theological Faculty in Cote d’Ivoire. Pray for God’s provision for their training, support and housing.

February 9, 2022

1) AWF APAC (ASIA PACIFIC) REGION

TAIWAN
Please pray for:

• Rev. Silas Yang, president of the Taiwan Alliance Church Union, who is recovering well from a surgery done on February 7 to drain infected brain fluid. A second brain surgery is scheduled within two to three weeks to replace a drainage tube that was the cause of the brain fluid infection. Please pray for a successful second surgery and his complete recovery.

2) AWF CLA (LATIN AMERICA) REGION

CUBA
Please pray for:

• The recovery of sister Norbelis, wife of Pastor Jorge Luis Peña of the Guantánamo church. Pray also for Pastor Iván Gustavo Peña Cruz, national secretary of the C&MA of Cuba. He has been suffering from health problems for several weeks, the consequence of COVID-19.
• The missionaries who are being trained at the Missionary Training Center. They will meet February 8-12 to set strategies and goals for new mission projects. May the Holy Spirit give them wisdom and guide them.
• The first national meeting of our theological seminary, March 7-12. Pray also for the Pastors’ Council, where all pastors of the Cuban Alliance will gather. Pray that God will provide the necessary means for transportation and logistics.

COLOMBIA
Please pray for:

• Our international workers – Violeta*, Amanda Rojas and the Meneses Forero family (Alex, Patricia and Evan). They are preparing to go to the mission field in the first half of 2022. Pray for the visa process, for financial provision and for God’s guidance and protection. *Name changed for security reasons.

BOLIVIA
Please pray for:

• God’s blessing for Pastor Juan Quinteros as he begins his ministry at the Cochabamba Alliance Church.
• The training of pastors and leaders of the Bolivian C&MA during this year.

PERU
Please pray for:

• Our pastors and leaders. May this be a year of new beginnings and renewed vision for our local churches and ministries.
• The church assemblies. May God guide the national, regional and local churches’ Boards of Directors during these assemblies. Pray also for a spirit of unity.
• Evangelism and missions. Pray that God will continue allowing us to advance and grow to plant churches in all provinces of the country and continue sending missionaries nationally and internationally.
• Our country. May the Lord guide our government authorities toward his will. Pray also for the Peruvian people, that we will see better times.

VENEZUELA
Please pray for:

• The national church. May there be a deeper search for God. Pray also for the spiritual growth of the church to reach people with the message of salvation.
• The health of our pastors and church families. Several of them are affected by COVID-19 and other diseases.
• Our government. May they know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.

ARGENTINA
Please pray for:

• Our pastoral families. The third wave of COVID-19 with the Omicron variant has been affecting the health of many.
• Our churches. May God give us wisdom to serve his people in these difficult times.
• Our country. The uncertainty in the economy and the possibility that the country falls into default has brought insecurity to the Argentine people. Pray that our governmental authorities will work on behalf of the people.

EL SALVADOR
Please pray for:

• God’s wisdom for our leaders as they prepare the five-year plan of the national church.
• Our plan to establish the first new work in the next five years.
• The provision for transportation for youth and children from a local program.
• The process of incorporating our pastors into the national social security system.

AWF Prayers – January 2022

January 26, 2022

1) AWF APAC (ASIA PACIFIC) REGION

NEPAL
Please pray for:

• Rev. Bikash Adhikari, general secretary of C&MA Nepal. He has been in the ICU (Intensive Care Unit) in Delhi, India, since late November with COVID-19. He is conscious now and has started eating a small amount of blended food. Recovery of his lungs is still slow. Please pray for complete healing. Pray also for his wife Bijata, that she will be strengthened in the Lord.

MYANMAR
Please pray for:

• Myanmar. The situation has worsened since the military coup in 2021. We face problems and difficulties in our daily life.
• The people in the Mual Zawl and Hakha Lay villages. Military burned their houses as well as church buildings. Some people were killed, others were arrested, and all their belongings were taken. Many people had to flee and are taking refuge in the jungle.
• The Alliance churches to find ways to help people. They have been distributing food and helping as much as they can.
• God’s intervention in the country’s situation and that the church will be salt and light in the midst of this crisis.

PHILIPPINES
Typhoon Rai (Odette) was the fifteenth and strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines in 2021. Last month, this typhoon toppled trees, destroyed electrical and communication posts, and caused widespread flooding and landslides. The Christian and Missionary Alliance Churches of the Philippines (CAMACOP) have had six districts report that churches and members’ homes need immediate repair. Please pray for:

• Our brothers and sisters in the Philippines. May the Lord comfort them and provide for the local church as it steps forward to minister to those in need.

2) AWF NORTH AMERICA REGION

UNITED STATES
Please pray for:

• Renewal as the U.S. Alliance family begins the year with 40 Days of Prayer. Pray for a reawakening to the glory of Christ, the presence and empowerment of his Spirit, his invitation to join him on a mission to the world, and our anticipation of his glorious return.
• The churches that have been planted over the past year. Pray for strong lay leadership to carry the outreach and discipleship ministries that are so vital to the early stages of church life.
• Alliance churches that are helping with the resettlement of Afghan refugees and other immigrant populations entering their communities. Pray that Jesus will be proclaimed and embraced as these churches provide tangible help to these new populations.
• The U.S. Alliance National Office staff as they resume working together in their temporary office building in the greater Columbus, Ohio, area. Pray also for National Office leaders as they work with architects, city planners and contractors toward the design and development of the new multi-use facility that will serve both The Alliance and the greater Columbus community.

CANADA
Please pray for:

• New Ventures leaders as they continue to develop communities, impact their neighborhoods, and step out in faith.
• The Global Ministries department as they anticipate a change in leadership. The new vice president of International Ventures begins work on March 1.
• Defend Dignity. The Canadian Sexual Exploitation Summit planning team continues to meet and plan for the summit in spring 2023. The theme is “Inspire Change.”

January 19, 2022

AWF AFRICA REGION

GUINEA
Please pray for:

• The Iffono family. God called Pastor Robert Iffono home. He was the administrative secretary of the church’s National Executive Committee and director of the Universal Bible Alliance in Guinea. Pray for God’s comfort for the pastor’s wife Anne and their five children.
• The church’s National Executive Committee and national council office. May God guide them and give them wisdom as they work for his glory during the rest of their mandate. Pray also for the council’s elections in April 2022.
• The church’s Executive Board and the Board of Relief and Development office. They are starting a 21-day tour in districts of the interior of Guinea. They plan to visit local communities and reflect on future actions. Pray for God’s protection and for a safe trip.

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
Praise God for:

• The successful fundraising campaign to support pastors working in low-income local churches. The event resulted in three months’ worth of support for these pastors.

Please pray for:

• God’s comfort and provision for the families of the pastors who died recently: Rev. Jean-Pierre Mayunda Tsumbu Nzelele, honorary president of the Alliance Church of the DRC, and Rev. Benjamin Khote Ngimbi, superintendent of the Tombo District. He and his wife died a week apart.
• Isaiah Muanda Ndungi, head of the National Prayer Department. He is suffering from a liver infection. He has had a laser operation and will need a second one soon. Pray that God provides the necessary funds for the $ 3,500 procedure.
• The Executive Assembly of the church, January 20-21 in Boma. Pray that God’s Spirit guides the leaders in preparing for 2022.
• The Missions Department as they prepare to send missionaries to Guinea this year.
• The churches in the southeast of the DRC and the missionary field in Mongala. They need more workers. Pray that the Lord provides the means to train locals.

MALI
Please pray for:

• Daouda Zonou in his new role as director of Bethel Bible Institute in Koutiala.
• The Women’s Department. They are building a multifunctional center in Sanakoroba.
• The National Executive Committee’s headquarters construction project. Also pray that the Lord grants wisdom to the committee as they manage the national church’s affairs transparently.
• The Lord to strengthen the church during the sanction crisis inflicted by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) against Mali.

CÔTE D’IVOIRE
Please pray for:

• Pastors and church members to claim this year’s vision. The theme for 2022 is “Restoring the Glory of God by Caring for One Another.”
• Noël N’Guessan, president of the C&MA of Côte d’Ivoire, as he starts a visitation tour around 30 administrative regions. May this tour prepare the churches for evangelization and the growth of local communities.
• The construction of the Christian Alliance Radio House. Pray that people will come to Christ through this radio ministry.

ANGOLA
Praise God for:

• Sister Ester, who is back home now after undergoing health treatment in Congo, DRC for several months. She is the wife of Rev. Alberto Guala, president of the C&MA of Angola.

Please pray for:

• The manifestation of God’s power in favor of some of our church workers who are being affected by illnesses.

January 12, 2022

AWF EMERALD (EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST) REGION
Please pray for:

• The preparations for the Alliance DNA Webinar in English organized by the EMERALD region that will take place January 20-21 and 27-28. May our family identity in Jesus Christ be reinforced through this webinar.
• The School of Ministry Test Cohort for Europe that the AWF EMERALD region will launch at the end of January 2022. The Alliance Center for Leadership Development wishes to make this high-quality training program available in different languages and cultures throughout the world. Pray also that recruitment of the Cohort students will go well.

FRANCE
Please pray for:

• The preparations for the new church plant project in the town of Cholet in western France.
• The preparations for sending the missionary pastor Kong Ming Vang to Cayenne in French Guyana to reinforce the churches there and to train leaders.

AWF EMERALD MISSION MOBILIZATION
Praise God for the AWF EMERALD Mission Mobilization project as we seek to:

• Encourage national Alliance churches in mobilizing for missions through church planting, business as missions and relief and development.
• Encourage church planting networks throughout the region.
• Identify and coordinate mission and partnership opportunities in the EMERALD region.

ALLIANCE DIASPORA MINISTRIES
Praise God for:

• The sovereignty of God to allow immigrants and refugees to enter Europe.
• Muslims who are choosing to follow Jesus.
• Churches in Europe that are motivated to reach immigrants and refugees.

Please pray for:

• Muslim immigrants and refugees to hear the gospel and encounter Jesus.
• Our brothers and sisters in the faith who come from a Muslim background. Pray that they will be strengthened in the Spirit and persevere.
• The European church to love their Muslim neighbors and proclaim the gospel in word and deed.

AFRICAN ALLIANCE DIASPORA
Praise God for:

• The success of the African Alliance Diaspora ministry under the leadership of Pr. Jean Kra.

Please pray for:

• The financial support for this ministry.

AWF Prayers – December 2021

December 9, 2021

AWF CLA (LATIN AMERICA) REGION

CUBA
Please pray for:

• The celebration of the 26th anniversary of the Alliance church of Cuba, December 19.
• The legalization process of the national church before the governmental authorities.
• Strategies and resources for the extension of the Bible seminary.
• The acquisition and construction of new meeting places for our congregations; most are held in the homes of our pastors.

COLOMBIA
Please pray for:

• International workers Amanda Rojas and the Meneses Forero family (Alex, Patricia and Evan). They are preparing to go to Guinea in the first half of 2022. Pray also for Violeta*, who is getting ready to leave next year to work with the Pashtun people. Pray that visas will be approved for all. *Name changed for security reason.
• The “Ventana Verde” (Green Window) missionary project, where we seek to bring the gospel to the least reached communities in Colombia.
• The Lord to raise missionaries to work in Tarapacá, in the Amazon region. We are looking for a young couple willing to go and make disciples there.

CHILE
Please pray for:

• God’s wisdom and guidance for the new district directors elected by the Chilean Alliance for the period 2022-2024.
• The new international workers who have been sent to the Eurasia zone.
• Our 2022 ministry emphasis, “Growing in love and new strength in integral evangelism,” that will guide all our local and national activities.
• The Chilean presidential elections December 14. We ask the Lord to free us from polarization and from liberal and anti-Christian policies.

ECUADOR
Please pray for:

• The planning and preparations for the 2022 Vacation Bible School of the C&MA of Ecuador.
• The national missions department of the Ecuadorian Alliance. They are working to recruit and send out missionary candidates next year.
• The safety and protection of the people of Ecuador. Armed conflicts have been taking place in Ecuadorian prisons, resulting in violent deaths and insecurity in the streets.

VENEZUELA
Please pray for:

• Strength, guidance, direction and health for the pastoral families of the Venezuelan Alliance churches. Pray that the daily physical and emotional wear and tear of the situation in our country does not affect the spiritual life of our pastors and leaders.
• The expansion and effectiveness of the small groups in our churches.

BOLIVIA
Please pray for:

• The Lord’s blessing for the new leaders and the pastor training programs that the C&MA of Bolivia is carrying out.
• God’s protection for our pastors and church members in the face of the increasing rate of COVID 19 infections in our country.
• The safety of the Bolivian people. Several laws that the current government sought to pass have raised political tensions.

PERU
Please pray for:

• A great revival in our country. May there be a true spiritual brokenness, a growing and fruitful life of prayer, and a great spread of the gospel.
• The government authorities in our country. May the Lord guide them toward his will.

HONDURAS
Please pray for:

• God´s provision for our pastoral families working among indigenous communities.
• Young people and children in our country who don’t have the resources to study online. Pray for them to be able to return to classes in school.

ARGENTINA
Please pray for:

• The completion of the work of the new national Alliance headquarters and the Buenos Aires Bible Institute.
• The challenge of the Christian church in the face of social needs caused by the pandemic.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Please pray for:

• The national assembly of the Dominican Alliance, January 14-15, 2022.

GUATEMALA
Please pray for:

• Several elderly pastors with physical problems.
• The national church’s general assembly, January 29, 2022. May God give wisdom and guide the participants in the election of the new board of directors.

COSTA RICA
Please pray for:

• The planning of the Alliance churches of Costa Rica for the new year. May those plans be carried out and fulfill the purpose of expanding the kingdom of God.

December 1, 2021

AWF EMERALD (EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST) REGION

SPAIN:
Praise God for:

• The Alliance church in the city of Ariadne de los Llanos. With the support of the national Alliance Church of Spain (FIACME), they have been distributing aid to the families affected by the volcano eruption. May God use the Christians as instruments of love and open the hearts of many to himself through this disaster.

Please pray for:

• All the residents of the Canary Island of La Palma where a dormant volcano erupted suddenly on September 19. Some 200 homes have already been burned and around 5,000 residents evacuated.
• The Alliance church that has lost a significant number of members who have had to leave due to the continuing eruption.
• The families who have lost their homes but still have mortgage payments to make. Pray also for the people who are in denial and will not accept that they have been left with nothing after investing time and money to purchase a house.

FRANCE
Praise God for:

• The first Bolivian-French missionaries who will leave this month for the mission field in North Africa.

Please pray for:

• The Alliance churches in France as they adjust to the new French religious activity law, passed in reaction to radical Islam. It places increased burdens and costs on evangelical churches and restricts certain freedoms that the churches have enjoyed.
• The French Moroccan church planting family in North Africa as they follow God’s calling faithfully. Pray also that the Lord will provide for their material needs.
• The Hmong missionaries from France who were unable to leave for their mission in Southeast Asia. Pray also for God’s direction as the Alliance family works to find a solution for their deployment.

GREAT BRITAIN
Praise God for:

• The provision of a new ministry center called ‘The Giving Tree’ for The Alliance Manchester. They got the keys in January and have been working on fixing the building.
• Amin who was baptized recently after persevering through the pandemic, attending our Zoom services. He was baptized after reuniting with his wife and two boys. He had waited two years for them to be granted entry into the UK.

Please pray for:

• A movement of the Holy Spirit among the university students in Manchester. Pray also for Seth who has joined the Manchester church plant team and has a passion for university students in the city.
• God’s provision for the work that is being done at The Alliance Manchester. The church has applied for three grants to provide barista training and employment of personnel to manage the church’s café so it can open in January 2022.
• Strength and spiritual renewal for the leadership at The Alliance Manchester. Two have full-time secular jobs, others are on home leave, and new people are joining the team.

UKRAINE
Please pray for:

• The forming of the new association of churches in Ukraine. Pray also for a conference taking place on December 4, in which this joining of churches will become official.
• The two new church plants that are beginning in the eastern part of the country.
• Health and strength for Steve and Christina, and Mike and Joanne, Alliance International Workers (IWs) from another AWF country.
• The leaders of three potential new groups in Kiev to work with IDP’s (Internally Displaced Peoples).

PORTUGAL
Praise God for:

• The arrival of two new families to add to our Portugal team. The Camaras (IWs from the United States) arrived in August and the Albuquerques (IWs from Brazil) arrived in October.

Please pray for:

• The Camaras, who are in language study. Their four children are studying in a Portuguese private school. It is a steep learning curve.
• Direction and unity in spirit as the new team forms and makes plans to see a new church plant effort in an area near the city of Porto.
• Charlotte Hisle (IW from USA) and the Albuquerques to find good housing in or near the target area. They are facing a low availability of houses/apartments and prices are high.

AWF EMERALD MISSION MOBILIZATION
Please pray for:

• Eoghan Cosgrave in his role as AWF Mission Mobilizer for the EMERALD region. May the Lord provide for him and his family.

AWF Prayers – November 2021

November 24, 2021

1) AWF NORTH AMERICA REGION

CANADA
Praise God for:

• The National Ministry Center. The staff have returned to the office part-time. Pray that they will adjust well to their new workspace and that God will continue to be honored through their labors.
• Envision Canada. Greenhouse, their recent mentorship program launch, was a success. Pray for the mentors and mentees who are part of the program, that they would develop strong relationships and grow together. Pray also as they prepare to launch the Spring Season of Greenhouse.

Please pray for:

• The Alliance Canada Board from which President Rev. Dr. David Hearn recently resigned. Pray for clarity and guidance for the next steps. Pray also with David Hearn and his wife Agnes as he transitions out of his role.
• Churches across Canada as they anticipate the Advent season. May this be a time of spiritual growth while people prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ.

UNITED STATES
Please pray for:

• Efforts to identify, recruit and equip the next generation of church planters to help meet the growing spiritual and physical needs of increasingly diverse urban, suburban and rural communities.
• The translation of key training materials that will enable leaders of emerging ethnic churches to reach scores of overlooked people who continue to arrive from turbulent parts of the world.
• The 50 new international workers who were sent out in 2021 as they establish themselves among those they’ve been sent to serve in needy communities throughout the world.
• Alliance churches as they seek to find practical ways to help resettle refugees and immigrants in a display of Christ’s care and compassion.
• Efforts by churches to help families who continue to be affected by the physical, emotional and financial impact of COVID-19.

2) AWF AFRICA REGION

MALI
Please pray for:

• Our Bible Institute’s new school year (2021-2022). May the Lord protect and guide our students.
• God’s servants to stand firm and comfort people during this time of persecution and insecurity.
• God’s continuous protection of our local churches that are under jihadist threats.
• The national assembly in December. It will decide the country’s future.
• The freedom of hostages taken by extremist groups in Mali.

CÔTE D’IVOIRE
Please pray for:

• The success of the Servants of God Health Insurance project, starting in January 2022.
• Funds for the construction and equipment of the Christian Alliance Radio House.
• The organization of the national convention in August 2022.

ANGOLA
Please pray for:

• God’s protection and guidance for the church being planted in the Zaire Province of Angola.
• The church workers who have been transferred to new places.
• Angola’s elections in 2022. May God take control of everything, avoiding aggressive conflicts that could culminate in armed attacks.

November 10, 2021

AWF CLA (LATIN AMERICA) REGION

ECUADOR
We thank God for the honor of hosting the 2021 AWF Quadrennial Convocation October 19-24 in the cities of Guayaquil and Milagro. It was a blessing for our global Alliance family.

Please pray for:

• The district presidents and the working committees of the C&MA of Ecuador. They are visiting, counseling and bringing food to the brothers and sisters who are in need.
• God’s protection in all in-person services and ministry activities that are being carried out in the churches of the Ecuadorian Alliance.

COLOMBIA
Please pray for:

• The National Convention of the Colombian Alliance, November 16-21. Pray also for God’s protection. May the Holy Spirit touch the lives of those who will connect online and those who will attend in person.
• Public order in Tolima and Caquetá and in the Pacific region. May the Lord protect the population from the violent groups that are causing anxiety and hinder the work of the church.

ARGENTINA
Please pray for:

• The completion of the work of the new Alliance headquarters building and the Bible Institute.
• The legislative elections in our country on November 14.

CUBA
Please pray for:

• Financial support for our pastoral families.
• Strategies and resources for our churches to carry out in-person services. The government is imposing strict sanitary and isolation measures, which brings a lot of difficulties to our churches because the premises are small.
• Acquisition of land and construction of new churches for our congregations.
• Cuban families. The government wants to approve same-sex marriage in the new Family Code.
• The beginning of the school year. Many children are absent due to lack of vaccination.

GUATEMALA
Please pray for:

• The health of elderly pastors who have served the Lord for decades.
• The new generation of pastors who are being prepared to lead the ministry in local Alliance churches.
• An awakening for missions in our churches.

CHILE
Please pray for:

• The new leaders who will be elected during the next business sessions in our five districts. May the Holy Spirit guide us to choose the right people.
• Our Home for Minors (Hogar de Menores), which cares for vulnerable girls. We have been victims of malicious attacks by people who harass girls and lead them to bad paths. May the Lord help our staff and protect each girl we serve in the home.
• Our team of international workers – for those who have been in the field for years and those who are preparing to take part in new projects. Until January 2022 we will send seven new workers abroad, most of them to the Sixth Region.
• The indigenous conflict in some regions of the country. Our national church is creating a foundation for Native Peoples to help our society.
• The health of our retired pastors, many of them elderly.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Please pray for:

• Our national assembly that will be held January 14-15, 2022.

AWF Prayers – September 2021

September 28, 2021

AWF EMERALD (EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST) REGION
Please pray:

• That visas will be issued so that Alliance pastors and workers from the Middle East can attend the AWF Quadrennial Convocation.

SPAIN
Please pray for:

• All residents of the Canary Island of La Palma, where a dormant volcano erupted suddenly on September 19. Some 200 homes have already been burned and around 5,000 residents evacuated.
• The Alliance church in the city of Ariadne de los Llanos, 3 km from the volcano.
• The protection of Pastor Aristides Flores and the congregation as they face this mortal threat.

UKRAINE
Please pray for:

• The formation of a new association of churches in Ukraine that will eventually become a part of AWF.
• The planning of a general conference of this association of churches in eastern Ukraine in November.
• The opportunity to acquire a building as an office for this new association of churches, as well as for one of the local Kyiv churches to be able to meet in.
• Lena G., a missionary from Ukrainian churches serving in the Caucus Mountain region in southern Russia.
• The formation of two short-term mission teams to serve in Kenya and Bulgaria in the summer of 2022.

FRANCE
Please pray for:

• The first Hmong missionaries from France who will leave this month for missions in Southeast Asia.

ALLIANCE DIASPORA MINISTRIES
Praise God for:

• His sovereignty to allow immigrants and refugees to enter Europe.
• Muslims who are choosing to follow Jesus.
• Churches in Europe that are motivated to reach immigrants and refugees.

Please pray for:

• Muslim immigrants and refugees to hear the gospel and encounter Jesus.
• Our brothers and sisters in the faith who come from a Muslim background. Pray also that they would be strengthened in the Spirit and persevere.
• The European churches to love their Muslim neighbors and proclaim the gospel in word and deed.

GREAT BRITAIN
Praise God:

• That the Alliance church has been able to meet every week by Zoom during the COVID-19 pandemic. People are attending from London (10), Coventry (3), Darlington (1), Barcelona (13), Madrid (2), Japan (1), Peru (17) and Argentina (1).

Please pray for:

• The Vida y Familia (Life and Family) Spanish-speaking church in London and for Pastor Fernando Castro.
• The plans to resume meeting in person this month.

September 22, 2021

1) AWF APAC (ASIA PACIFIC) REGION

APAC REGIONAL CONFERENCE
Please pray for:

• The APAC Regional Coordinating Committee elected at the Regional Conference held September 2-3: Ken Graham (Regional Coordinator), Lai Ka Lai, Roland Lumawag, Bikash Adhikari, Daniel Ronda, Eduardo Cajes, Mac Nguyen Huu and Phuoc Truong Thai.

AWF GLOBAL NETWORK OF ALLIANCE WOMEN
Praise God for:

• The 70 women from around the world who joined the virtual prayer journey on September 8, preparing the way for the AWF Quadrennial Convocation.

INDIA
Please pray for:

• Yakob Ingle, president of Maharashtra Synod. His doctor has advised him that he needs surgery on his eyes. Pray also for the money needed for the operation.

NEW ZEALAND
Please pray for:

• The annual Global Impact Week of the Alliance Churches of New Zealand to be held October 30-November 6. Pray also for God’s wisdom and guidance for Rev. Andrew Marshall, president of the Alliance Churches of New Zealand, and his team as they prepare for this event.

2) AWF NORTH AMERICA REGION

UNITED STATES
Praise God for:

• The sale of the U.S. Alliance National Office’s Colorado Springs property to an organization committed to the ongoing care of those in its community.

Please pray for:

• S. Alliance churches to continue to find and seize opportunities to help those devastated by Hurricane Ida.
• Alliance churches as they prepare for the influx of Afghan refugees. Pray also that churches will find practical ways to help resettle refugees and immigrants in ways that display Christ’s care and compassion.
• The National Office staff in various stages of relocation to Columbus, Ohio. Pray also for those who will continue to serve remotely and for those remaining in Colorado to seek new employment opportunities.
• That the Alliance National Office presence in Ohio will be characterized not only by its ongoing commitment to its U.S. churches and global ministries, but also by its care for the overlooked and underserved in its own community.

3) AWF AFRICA REGION

PAN AFRICAN UNION OF ALLIANCE WOMEN
Please pray for:

• The five sisters who tested positive for COVID-19 during the general assembly held September 1-5 in Cotonou, Benin. They are in quarantine. Pray for God’s protection, their prompt recovery, and for spiritual and financial support.

MALI
Please pray for:

• The churches in the northeastern region. May they continue to be strong under the jihadists’ pressure. Pray also that God will strengthen them and give them hope.
• The safety of the Malian people. Mali’s security is deteriorating day by day.

CONGO (BRAZZAVILLE)
Please pray for:

• God’s provision for the successful deployment of his servants to missionary fields across the country. May the Holy Spirit bring a new impulse, and may we, through this work of evangelism and mission, achieve the purposes of Christ’s mandate.

ANGOLA
Please pray for:

• God’s guidance and wisdom for the brothers in the eastern part of the country who have been promoted to auxiliary pastors.
• For the containment of COVID-19 cases after the implementation of a sanitary barrier in Luanda.

September 8, 2021

AWF CLA (LATIN AMERICA) REGION

ECUADOR
Please pray for:

• The youth of the Alliance of Ecuador. They will soon hold their 2021 national convention with the theme “Reborn.”
• The National Department of World Missions. The West Africa project is under way, with the recent arrival of the Gonzales Arias family, who are supporting missions in this place.
• Each of the 335 Alliance churches that continue to make donations to the poor since the beginning of the pandemic to the present.
• The C&MA district presidents and working committees. May the Lord strengthen them spiritually and physically and guide all planned activities.
• The preparations the Alliance of Ecuador – and especially the Central Church of Milagro – is making to hold the AWF Quadrennial in October.

BOLIVIA
Praise God for:

• The conference with the theme “A Militant Church in Times of Confusion,” held on August 21 by Zoom. The speakers were Pr. Cristian Salgado and Pr. Ramiro Machicado. Pray that this first conference on apologetics in the Bolivian Alliance can lead to further training on this topic in our churches.

Please pray for:

• The training of leaders and pastors of the Bolivian Alliance through the Bible seminary and the preparation programs in the local churches.
• God’s protection for our pastors, leaders and church members due to the risks of contagion by COVID-19.
• New church planting projects in regions where there is no Alliance work.
• The political situation in Bolivia due to the arrest of several opposition political leaders and the existing divisions in the country.

VENEZUELA
Please pray for:

• The evangelism and discipleship programs that are being developed in the church. May the Lord give an abundant harvest and bring new workers to his harvest.
• The members of our congregations and their families. May the Lord free them from the contagion of COVID-19 and bring strength and healing to those who are infected or have other diseases.
• The ministerial team in Coro. May God guide them and provide means, location and resources in the preparation for the celebration of the church’s 13th anniversary.
• The baptisms in October. May the Lord strengthen the faith and protect the brothers and sisters who will be baptized.
• The National Board of Directors and the pastors of the Alliance of Venezuela. Pray for guidance, wisdom, direction and health, as well as physical, emotional and spiritual strength.
• Peace, mercy and salvation for Venezuela. Pray also for provision, comfort and strength to families in flood-affected regions.

BRAZIL
Please pray for:

• The National Missions Department of the Brazilian Alliance: Financial support and physical and emotional health of the missionary couple André and Tânia. Also pray for the Albuquerque family who will soon join the missions team in Portugal. May their visas be approved in time and may they be able to raise the necessary funds.
• W. Tozer Theological Seminary: May God bring new students and may they have the necessary financial resources for the development of the seminary.
• The Church Planting Department (Missional Focus): For Santos Espillco and the work he is doing with children in the city of Sorocaba in the interior of the state of São Paulo. Pray also for Leandro and the church he and his team are planting at a school in the city of Diadema, in the metropolitan region of São Paulo.

ARGENTINA
Please pray for:

• The Alliance churches in Argentina. At the moment they are enjoying certain freedoms to carry out in-person activities and services.
• Wisdom for pastors who are caring for bereaved people.
• Peace in our nation during the legislative primary elections that will take place this month.
• The church to be God’s instrument to bring a spiritual awakening in our country.

PERU
Please pray for:

• The Lord to renew our vision for the future of the national, regional and local church. May he allow us to fulfill this vision according to his will.
• The presence of God to be perceived in the midst of everything that is happening now and that will happen in Peru in the coming years.
• The government authorities in our country. For the benefit of the people, may the Lord grant them wisdom in every decision they make.

HONDURAS
Please pray for:

• The pastors in indigenous communities. May the Lord keep encouraging them to continue the work.
• The churches in the different regions of the cities. May they grow and be self-sustaining.
• New leaders to work with the youth, and for new Bible study teachers.
• God’s provision for a Sunday school and pastoral office construction project.

September 1, 2021

AWF EMERALD (EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST) REGION
Please pray for:

• The mobilization of the national Alliance churches in the region to attend the AWF Quadrennial Convocation in Ecuador so that all our national churches will be represented there.

AWF EMERALD MISSION MOBILIZATION
Please pray for:

• The Spanish Alliance missionary conference in September in the Canary Islands. Pray that this will be the catalyst for many other national missionary conferences throughout the region.

ALLIANCE DIASPORA MINISTRIES
Please pray for:

• The new wave of refugees from Afghanistan who are now arriving in Europe. Pray also for the ministry of Alliance churches and workers among them.

IRAQ (ERBIL ALLIANCE CHURCH)
Praise God for:

• The paperwork that is going well for the new church building. Please continue praying for this new building.

Please pray for:

• The worship and media teams. Pray that the Lord brings new people to serve as a blessing for the church.
• The youth of this generation who are not always present.
• Small group discipleship. May the Holy Spirit work in the life of disciples to become mature believers involved in the extension of the kingdom.
• Syrian refugees. Many are open-minded and want to hear about Jesus, but few workers are available. Pray that the Lord of the harvest will send workers. Pray also for their physical and psychological needs.

RUSSIA
Please pray for:

• The many church families who have been impacted by the pandemic.
• The Russian people who are deeply affected by the last wave of COVID-19. More than 5,000 people have died per week.

FRANCE
Praise God for:

• The revitalized ministry of the “Oasis des Culture” center for refugees in Toulouse, where members of several churches have come together to help refugees and share God’s Word.

Please pray for:

• The church families and children. Several churches have insufficient space to organize Sunday School activities in compliance with government COVID-19 rules.
• The Alliance churches in France as they prepare for the new school year.

GREAT BRITAIN
Vida y Familia (Life and Family) is a Spanish-speaking church based in London. They have been meeting via Zoom during the pandemic and now have a worldwide gathering that includes people from the UK, Spain, Japan, Peru and Argentina.
Please pray for:

• Isabel from London, Christian from Barcelona, and Eleuterio & Belisario from Peru. They have been responding to the gospel and are seeking Christ in their lives.
• The plans in the coming months to start an English Bible study group, return to meeting in person on Sunday, and have two fellowships meeting in the North and South of London.

We ask that you pray the following for our church family: to love God over everything; to love everyone as Jesus Christ does; to be a praying church; to have hunger and thirst for God’s Word; to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

AWF Prayers – August, 2021

August 25, 2021

AWF AFRICA REGION

MALI
Please pray for:

• The general assembly of the national church, September 8-11, in Koutiala. Pray also for safety for all participants.
• The holding of youth Bible camps in many districts. May they be held in peace during August and September.
• The management of the funds received from the AWF for the support of pastors in difficulty. May God be glorified for the help received.

LIBERIA
Please pray for:

• God’s guidance and protection due to the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant. Churches are allowed to meet in-person, but the health protocol only allows twenty persons per service. Pray also for the members to be strengthened to attend the various services that our churches are conducting every Sunday.
• The Liberty Theological Seminary (C&MA) that has been providing training for pastors for the Great Commission. Pray also for new students and teachers, and for the financial needs of the seminary and students.
• The national women association of the C&MA church in Liberia. They held their 39th annual conference on August 12-15. Pray for the women’s plan to visit all churches in Liberia before their next conference in 2022. Pray also for the leadership as they want to help the headquarters church’s building project.
• Boldness for the Alliance church of Liberia to preach the gospel. Pray also that the African Traditional Religious’ members in our country will accept Jesus Christ as Lord.
• The church planting project of the national church and the home missionary training program at our seminary. Pray that more men and women will be trained to plant new churches in our country.

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (DRC)
Praise God for:

• The success of the synodal general assembly of the DRC Alliance church that took place in Boma, August 13-15. Thanks to God’s guidance, they managed to do six days’ work in two.

Please pray for:

• The healing of two leaders who were unable to attend the synodal general assembly due to health reasons: Mrs. Alphonsine Bunda, head of the social department, and Rev. Isaiah Muanda, head of the prayer department. Both are undergoing treatment in Kinshasa. Pray also for God to bring healing to the sick members in our churches.
• The vocation crisis in the DRC church in rural areas. May God raise up men and women willing to serve him in the rural areas of the country.
• The general assemblies of all the ecclesiastical districts. The meetings will take place September 13-19 throughout the national church. May all the workers in the districts renew their serving commitment to God.
• The physical, emotional and social well-being of the families that were victims of the volcanic eruption of Mount Nyiragongo.

• The local servant training program in the settlements in Katanga and Kwilu provinces, which will begin in the coming months.
• The war on terrorism in the East. They are still facing a tense political context. Pray also for safety, peace, and for God’s comfort to the families whose loved ones died in this conflict.

CONGO (BRAZZAVILLE)
Praise God for:

• His protection and peace during the celebration of the 61st anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Congo on Sunday, August 15.

Please pray for:

• All Congolese to be united, regardless of their ethnic group, language, religion, region, or geographical district.
• God’s servants to work to relieve the pain of the people. May the body of Christ be involved in sharing the good news of the total deliverance from division and enmity.
• The emergence of the Congolese love of work. May God renew people’s vision of developing expertise in our country. And may they achieve the promotion of equal opportunities.
• Initiatives to create new jobs. May the unemployment curve stop rising and stabilize with a new prospect of rising employment rates.
• God to deliver Congo from the cycle of poverty, underdevelopment and spreading of tropical diseases. May the people experience a new desire to move forward in integral and sustainable development.
• God to use his church as a tool of holistic development. May Christians shine the light of Jesus and be a source of change in their communities.

ANGOLA
Please pray for:

• The general assembly of the Alliance of Angola, August 23-29. May God guide the decisions and bring an atmosphere of peace and unity.
• God’s guidance and protection for those who will travel to Ecuador to attend the AWF Quadrennial Convocation. Pray also that countries’ borders will open so they can travel safely.
• The Lord’s care and protection for students and teachers. The new school year will start soon, despite the increase in COVID-19 cases.
• Sister Ester, who traveled to Congo, DRC to undergo hospital treatment. She is the wife of Pr. Alberto Guala, president of the Alliance of Angola.
• God’s guidance and wisdom to government authorities in the fight against corruption in our country.

August 18, 2021

1) AWF APAC (ASIA PACIFIC) REGION

VIETNAM (SOUTH)
Vietnam is facing the fourth and fiercest wave of COVID-19. The government controlled the first three well. But, during the last three months, the number of people who have been infected and died has increased considerably. The C&MA church (South) runs an Institute of Bible and Theology with around 300 students. They have stopped schooling activities since the beginning of this new COVID-19 wave. However, students, teachers and staff could not go home and stayed quarantined in the school dormitory. Of the total of 306 people, 287 were infected with the coronavirus and two students died. The situation has improved in the last few weeks and the most dangerous phase of the disease is behind us. Please join us in praying for:

• Full recovery of the seminary students and staff. May the Lord heal them physically, emotionally and spiritually in preparation for their ministry during this uncertain time.
• Relief projects and effort of the church to help the community suffering because of COVID-19 and the poor economic situation.
• Government policies to fight COVID-19: the health system, vaccinations and justice for the poor.
• The faith of believers and the changes needed for the church to nurture the members during this challenging time.

NATIONAL ALLIANCE FELLOWSHIP OF INDIA (NAFI)
Praise God for:

• The success of the NAFI virtual conference held August 9-10 on Zoom with the theme “Festival of Praise.” The conference was attended by more than 100 Alliance pastors and leaders from all Indian synods, Kolkata, and members of the C&MA churches in India as well as from other countries.

APAC REGIONAL CONFERENCE
Please pray for:

• The APAC virtual regional conference to be held September 2-3.
• God’s guidance and wisdom for the election of the new regional coordinator and the members of the regional coordinating committee.
• The outpouring of the Holy Spirit’s presence to manifest upon the invited speakers as they share God’s Word.
• Good internet connections for all participants.

2) AWF NORTH AMERICA REGION

CANADA
Please pray for:

• Our teachers and their return to school. Pray also for our students as they may be experiencing anxieties with school approaching. May both the teachers and students have a blessed year full of learning with minimal interruptions from COVID-19.
• Our churches as they anticipate being able to welcome more people into their buildings. Pray also for all the Canadians who are nervous about attending church in person. Pray for grace and understanding from their peers, and boldness as they navigate rejoining the community of believers.
• Our international workers who are on home assignment. May they be able to take this time to reconnect and rejuvenate. Pray also for the transitions that they are facing and that they would continue to see God’s hand move in their lives.

UNITED STATES
Praise God for:

• Many of our international workers who have been able to go back to their workplaces. We still have quite a few who cannot return due to COVID-19 restrictions. Pray for wisdom on how to proceed and that restrictions will lift soon so our workers can return to the people they love.

August 11, 2021

AWF CLA (LATIN AMERICA) REGION

CHILE
Praise God for:

• The celebration of the centennial of our theological seminary. It is a training and specialization center for future pastors, leaders and missionaries. Their motto is: One hundred years – to God be the glory!
• The social outreach that our national church has through the Educational Foundation (rural schools), the Children’s Home, and the Semejantes Foundation (which serves people with different physical capacities).
• Our pastoral body, which serves from north to south. They have had edifying virtual training periods.
• Many of our churches that have helped feeding and caring for those in need as a result of the pandemic.
• The churches that have been able to construct new buildings during the pandemic.
• The more controlled COVID-19 situation with a high percentage of vaccinated people.

Please pray for:

• The “Ministerial Vocations Day,” which will be celebrated on August 15. May the Lord continue to call the workers that the church needs.
• The departure of a new missionary team to countries of the Sixth Region. May they find open doors to settle in their destinations.
• Families who are grieving for loved ones who died of COVID-19 and other diseases.
• The political and social situation in our country. A Constitutional Convention is developing a new constitution. Pray also that this won’t hinder the work of the churches and that family and personal values will be preserved.
• Ethnic problems, the product of ideological approaches, which also includes spiritual worldviews.

BOLIVIA
Please pray for:

• The conference on Christian apologetics and on the role of the Bolivian church in the face of gender ideology. The conference will be held on August 21.
• The biblical training of our church members through theological studies programs by extension.
• The training of new leaders and pastors through the Alliance Bible Seminary in the modules that are planned for this year.
• Peace in our country. There is political tension due to the prosecution of political leaders opposed to the government.

VENEZUELA
Please pray for:

• Our pastors. May the Lord give us wisdom, discernment and guidance in these difficult times.
• The spiritual growth of the believers, especially for the youth and the children of our churches.
• Health and protection in these times. Pray especially for the total recovery of Pastor Víctor Núñez and his family; for Pastor Ricardo Valladares, sisters Coromoto Pinder and Flor de Lindo; and for brother Celso Padilla.
• A place for our churches in Yagua, Cartanal and Belen.
• The start of the School for the Family and the College of Prayer in the coming months.
• Political and economic stability in Venezuela.

COLOMBIA
Praise God:

• That despite the global crisis caused by the pandemic, we have been able to continue advancing as a church in the fulfillment of many of our goals.

Please pray for:

• The missionary project in Leticia, Amazon. May the Lord guide us according to his will and provide the means necessary for the work there. Pray also for the Holy Spirit to fill us with his grace so that we may work together in the extension of his kingdom in the Amazon region.
• Support, care and protection at the national in-person events that we will have.

BRAZIL
Please pray for:

• Missionary André Souza and his family. For financial support, for the emotional health of the family and for his daughter Letícia, who will go to college in another city.
• The leadership of the Missions Department of the Brazilian Alliance. May God fill them with wisdom and discernment.
• God to raise new church planters and for the development of new church planting projects. Pray also for encouragement and boldness among those leading a church planting project.
• The beginning of the second semester classes at the A.W. Tozer Theological Seminary. May students and teachers have a time of spiritual growth. Also pray for new students.

ECUADOR
Praise God for:

• The development of the COVID-19 vaccination process that has been carried out in Ecuador.

Please pray for:

• The students of the Alliance Bible Seminary, who have already started the new cycle of studies in virtual mode. Some have not been able to enter due to the economic situation. May the Lord provide all the necessary resources, strength and wisdom for them to continue steadfast in their call.
• All online events such as times of prayer, conferences and training with the youth and women of the Alliance in our country.
• Material provision for the churches that continually make food donations and offerings to the brothers with limited resources.
• The total reactivation of the economy in Ecuador. May companies and businesses stabilize financially, and open new jobs for those who are currently unemployed.

ARGENTINA
Please pray for:

• The final stage of the remodeling work of the new headquarters of the Alliance of Argentina and the Buenos Aires Bible Institute.
• The preparations for the annual council of the Argentine Alliance where a new board will be elected for the next term.
• The churches in this stage of the pandemic, with the advance in vaccinations and more freedom for in-person activities.
• The socioeconomic situation and the next legislative elections in Argentina.

PERU
Please pray for:

• God to grant an unprecedented revival in our country. May there be a true spiritual brokenness, a growing and fruitful life of prayer, and a great spread of the gospel.
• The church to be the instrument of a renewed and true national brotherhood in the midst of the polarization caused by political and social forces.
• God’s sovereignty, mercy, goodness and justice to prevail over any personal or partisan interests.

EL SALVADOR
Please pray for:

• Adequate facilities of our churches, so that they can overcome current limitations. Pray also for the construction of three classrooms in one of our churches – the House of Prayer for the Children’s Bible School and Discipleship.
• The creation of the first Central American Alliance Theological Institute. This institute will be training servants from at least six countries in the region.
• The Holy Spirit’s wisdom and guidance for the process that is under way for bringing a new pastor and his entire congregation to be part of the C&MA of El Salvador.
• God to raise men and women who will be spiritual and pastoral leaders for the new generations.

HONDURAS
Please pray for:

• A strategic evangelism plan in this new time that brings us closer to the people and enables us to share the gospel.
• Teaching and spiritual training in new cities. We are discipling a group of people in Sampedro and San Juan. Our plan is to plant churches there in the future.
• God’s care for each pastor in the rural areas. Pray also for resources for study materials and for the leaders we will send to support our pastors in the nearby communities.

August 3, 2021

AWF EMERALD (EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST) REGION

• Please pray for the preparations for the Alliance DNA webinar in English organized by the AWF EMERALD region. It is scheduled to take place in the Autumn.

AWF EMERALD MISSION MOBILIZATION

• Praise God that the borders of Europe have finally opened and the Alliance workers who have been waiting can come and serve with the Alliance family in Europe.

SYRIA
Praise God for:

• The 800 children that gather every week (four meetings with 200 children, from 6 to 14 years old) at the C&MA Church of Homs to listen to the Word of God. The church in Homs is experiencing growth, with two new church plants, despite the pandemic and the economic hardship.

Please pray for:

• Wisdom and encouragement for pastors and leaders of the Christian and Missionary Alliance of Syria. May the church be a channel of blessing and an instrument of divine intervention in the community.
• The young adults who are suffering due to the high unemployment rate and economic hardship created by the pandemic.

LEBANON
Please pray for:

• The economic situation in Lebanon is catastrophic and people are depressed and anxious. Pray that the church and believers will seize the moment to share the hope we have in Christ and the peace of God to fill the land.
• A special anointing of the Holy Spirit for the teams visiting people at home to pray with them and meet their needs comforting them in the love of God and his provision for them.
• The church leadership, pastors, elders, ministers in any capacity. May the Lord fill them with joy and peace so as not to be sucked into the mode of worrying for the future as all those around them do. Pray also that their peace would be noticeable to many.
• The safety of all those who support the needy in the church and for the safety of the food stores and offices.
• People are in need of essential food items (expensive), medications (shortage), power (frequent power cuts). Pray for essential services of potable water and minimum alternative power to continue.
• God to guide the political leaders that they will have the love of God fill their hearts with peace and wisdom to form a government and save what can be saved.
• At least one third of the medical personnel in Lebanon have left the country and the system is about to collapse: services, equipment, medication, supplies, financing. Insurance companies are struggling to survive and keep the system going. Please pray that the Lord would give special wisdom and endurance for the doctors and nurses who are still trying to help. Pray also that the last wave of COVID-19 would stop so as not to overwhelm the medical system.

SPAIN
Please pray for:

• The outreach activities in Asturias in August. Our Alliance churches in other parts of Spain are sending outreach teams to share God’s Word. Pray also for the opening of hearts, provision for travel expenses and God’s blessing on Asturias.
• INFORMA, the Institute of Ministerial Training of the Alliance in Spain and for the new leadership team upon the departure of Steve Irvin, the current director who is retiring. Pray also for a new director, a dean and the others involved in this seminary that teaches in Spain and abroad.
• The Spanish Alliance missions conference that will take place in the Canary Islands in September. May the Lord guide the organizing committee and that the speakers will have safety in travelling.

FRANCE
Please pray for:

• The Alliance churches in France as the French government, in reaction to radical Islam, has officially voted a new religious activity law. This will place increased burdens and costs on evangelical churches. It will also restrict certain freedoms that the churches currently enjoy.
• Wisdom among the leadership of the Alliance churches in France to react wisely to this new law and adapt well to the changes that it requires.

GREAT BRITAIN

Church planting and evangelism

Praise God for:

• The new church that has started in Redcar through the ministry of Claude Muya. Thank God for the baptismal services that have taken place leading to others coming to Christ as a result.

Please pray for:

• The project of The Alliance Manchester (TAM) as preparations are being made so that the Giving Tree Cafe can be opened.
• God to provide all the resources required and that everything will be finished in time so that the Giving Tree Cafe can be opened to the public.

London Chinese Alliance Church (LCAC)
Praise God:

• That Rev. Keith Chiu from Hong Kong joined the staff as the Chinese ministry pastor.

Please pray for:

• Brad Chu who has taken over the role of lead pastor of LCAC from Rev. Augustine Fung.
• The several new immigrant families that have arrived recently from Hong Kong. This has made a big impact, especially to our children’s Sunday School where the number of children tripled.
• The challenges to accommodate the increase in our children’s Sunday School. We need more volunteers to lead classes and space to split the children into smaller classes.
• Wisdom for the pastors and deacons to develop the community and learning aspects over the coming year. Pray also for LCAC as they focus on rebuilding their sense of community with in-depth Christian education classes.

AWF Prayers – July, 2021

July 28, 2021

1) AWF APAC (ASIA PACIFIC) REGION

VIETNAM (SOUTH)

• Pray for the students, faculty and workers of the Vietnam Institute of Bible and Theology (C&MA), located in Ho Chi Minh City. Of the 306 students living in the dormitories, 285 were infected by COVID-19.
• A 29-year-old student from a minority group died last night. Seven students are now in the hospital in critical condition.

2) AWF NORTH AMERICA REGION

CANADA

Defend Dignity is advocating for policies and laws that reduce sexual exploitation. They ask us to pray:

• For their Choose Change campaign, which asks corporations to reduce the ease of access to violent, sexually explicit images.
• For their government advocacy, as they work to keep Canada’s equality model prostitution laws in place and to support proposed laws to curb the pornography industry’s harmful practices.
• That people would be eager to use their voice to make a difference. And that the organizations and legislators Defend Dignity is reaching out to would be willing to change.

New Venture leaders are launching new mission initiatives all over the country.

• Pray that our leaders would have energy and excitement as they navigate new ministries.

Wildfires are spreading throughout the British Columbia province.

• Pray that firefighters will be able to safely extinguish the fires and that people will be safe.

 UNITED STATES

The transition of the national office to Ohio is underway. Many families have already relocated. Some are still trying to find housing in the Columbus area, because of the shortage of homes. Others are settling into their new communities and others will be transitioning in 2022. The temporary office building in Reynoldsburg was to be ready in August, but due to some unforeseen delays, we are now looking towards the end of the year. Please pray for:

• Those in this transition as we are weary and at times quite overwhelmed.
• Some of us have left family behind in Colorado, others are looking for housing, and just the overall wellbeing of our spirits.
• Change can be hard, even when it is for a God-honoring reason. May hearts be refreshed and a sense of excitement instilled as we look to all that God has in store for the Alliance in Columbus.

An Alliance church network in Africa is facing many challenges due to increased insecurity in the country. Please pray for:

• Those who are directly involved in providing aid to displaced people.
• A young man who needs the light of Christ to shine in his life.
• That nothing will hinder Alliance workers from sharing the gospel at the local prison.

July 21, 2021

AWF AFRICA REGION

ANGOLA
Please pray for:

• The preparations for the General Assembly of the C&MA of Angola to be held at the Mboca Mission, August 24-29. May God guide and give us wisdom before, during and after the assembly.
• Financial provision from the Lord for the trip to Ecuador to attend the AWF Quadrennial conference. May God remove all obstacles and difficulties caused by COVID 19.
• The country’s economy. May God enable government authorities to rule wisely on behalf of the people.
• God’s comfort to Rev. André Conga da Costa, whose wife died on June 25.

BURKINA FASO
Please pray for:

• Peace and safety for our country. Pray also for the return of families to their homes after being displaced because of terrorist attacks.
• The reopening of our churches that are closed due to the pandemic.
• Job Dao, the newly elected president of the Alliance church in Burkina Faso. May God give wisdom and guide him and the new office members.
• The organization and celebration of the church’s centenary in 2023.
• The construction of the church headquarters as part of the centenary celebration.

CONGO (BRAZZAVILLE)
Praise the Lord for:

• The smooth running of the mission training on local discipleship, held July 5-7 in Mossendjo, in southwestern Congo. May the Lord continue to inspire his servants in this forest locality, to fully engage in the fruitfulness of the talents received from the Lord Jesus Christ.
• The successful preparation of the pastors’ consecration services in Pointe-Noire (July 18) and in Brazzaville (July 25). The smooth running of these two events is the work of God’s grace. May the Lord raise up, equip and send out a new generation of workers into his harvest.

Please pray for:

• God’s provision for the successful deployment of his servants to the missionary branches in the country. May the Holy Spirit give new impetus, and may we, through this good work of evangelism and mission, achieve the goals according to Christ.
• The 9th General Assembly of the C&MA of Congo in September 2021 and for the renewal of its governing bodies. Let us continue to pray that this will take place in an atmosphere of peace, fellowship and unity. May all of God’s servants be subject to his will for the work to which they have been called.
• The Republic of the Congo as the country prepares to celebrate its 61st independence anniversary on August 15. Pray also for the recovery of the county’s economic situation, which has suffered the consequences of the drop in oil prices and the recent COVID-19 pandemic. And pray that God will stir up a new dynamic of creation and promotion of employment.

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (DRC)
Please pray for:

• For the Synodal General Assembly of the Alliance in the DRC. It was scheduled for July 19-25 but had to be postponed to mid-August. The date is still uncertain because the government has not yet lifted the ban on large gatherings due to the pandemic. Pray also that the public authorities respond positively to the request to organize this Assembly next August. And pray that believers are not discouraged while preparing for this assembly because of the uncertainty of its date.
• The families of many of our church members during this third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Pray for the Lord’s protection, especially because the slow vaccination campaign in the DRC hasn’t convinced the population of its efficiency.
• Eastern DRC, where the violence against civilian populations continues, despite the measures taken by the government to stop the violence.
• The draft amendment to the electoral law under consideration in the DRC parliament. Some see it as a way of allowing fraud to happen. Pray that it will not further add to the current social and political unrest.
• The church to remain faithful during the social and economic turmoil. May the people stand firm in their faith in God and renew their commitment to prayer and missions.

LIBERIA
Please pray for:

• The Liberia Christian Alliance Assembly (LCAA). Pray for God’s guidance, wisdom and protection for the C&MA national board of directors as they lead the church’s activities in the next two years.
• The National Women’s Association of the C&MA Liberia. They will be hosting a national women’s conference during the first week of August. In the wake of the increasing second wave of COVID-19, where social distancing, hand washing and keeping health protocols becomes the order, we need your prayers as the people of God assemble for training, praying for the national church, our nation and the world.
• The AWF agriculture projects in Liberia, both for the communities and the beneficiaries during this pandemic. May God keep our projects and our people safe. Pray also for the harvesting stage and that these projects will improve the lives of church and community members.
• The leadership of the AWF Relief and Development work in Liberia. We thank God for the AWF-sponsored R&D training conducted by Dr. Robert Sanou, June 8-9. This workshop blessed many of our leaders. Pray that we will be able to implement all that we had learned in the training.
• The only Alliance Seminary in Liberia and its students. The Liberty Theological Seminary started its second semester classes on March 1, 2021 with few students. Pray also for the enrollment and financial needs of the students.

MALI
Please pray for:

• Missionary Jean Dao’s life. He works among the Dafing ethnic group in Baye in the Banka circle. Jihadists are threatening him. Pray that God will keep him safe.
• The believers in Baye. Jihadists force them to carry crosses to avoid abuse and punishment.
• The General Assembly of the C&MA of Mali the first week of October in Koutiala. Pray that this event will be a blessing to all participants.
• The Malian people. In six out of the country’s eight districts, they have been suffering greatly at the hands of armed groups.
• The transitional government to respect and preserve the current secular regime. Pray also for the authorities so that God may guide them.

July 14, 2021

AWF APAC (ASIA PACIFIC) REGION

A mission’s partnership project is currently under development to send an international worker from Indonesia to serve among the Burmese migrant workers in Bangkok, Thailand. Please pray for this partnership and for the success of this project.

NATIONAL ALLIANCE FELLOWSHIP OF INDIA (NAFI)
Please pray for:

• The NAFI virtual gathering, August 9-10. Indian Alliance pastors, leaders and members will join in celebration and thanksgiving for God’s grace amidst the pandemic.
• A God-centered discernment process to initiate church plant and missionary projects among the least reached people in India.
• Stable internet connections for all participants.

INDONESIA
“The second wave of COVID-19 pandemic hits Indonesia badly, particularly in the Java area”, says Daniel Ronda, president of the C&MA of Indonesia. He asks us to pray for:

• God’s protection for the Alliance family and healing of those who have been infected. Pray especially for healing for David and Tania Paksoal, youth leaders of the Indonesian Alliance church. They are in isolation/home quarantine.

JAPAN
The Japan Alliance Church (JAC) was scheduled to have its 71st Annual Council on July 15 in Hiroshima. However, due to the threat of spreading COVID-19, the event will be rescheduled to August. Other activities, such as the Deeper Life Conference and Open Lecture Series sponsored by the Japan Alliance School of Theology also need to be postponed. Please pray for:

• God’s wisdom in the preparations for the council. Pray also that by August the COVID-19 situation will have improved so that the event can be held in person.
• The preparations of the Zoom pastors’ training, September 28-29. May every pastor come with a heart prepared to participate with excitement and passion.
• The members of several churches in the Kanto, Hiroshima and Fukuoka regions so they can gather again in church for worship. They were not able to meet in May and June due to measures taken to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

MONGOLIA
Please pray for:

• The Mongolian government, parliament and the president to work diligently, wisely and justly to make the right decisions for the people. Pray also that the entire corruption and bribery system will be eliminated. And pray that people in poverty may have their financial needs met and that children may be protected from crimes and family harassment.
• The churches that had to close the doors for a long time due to the pandemic. Because of this, believers are becoming weak in their faith and many are also facing financial difficulties.
• The evangelism projects for herdsmen to bear fruits. Pray also that people in the Uvur-Khangai and Dund-Govi provinces may turn to the Lord.
• God to open doors for evangelism and enable churches and Christian organizations to share the gospel.

July 7, 2021

AWF CLA (LATIN AMERICA) REGION

ARGENTINA
Please pray for:

• Wisdom in this new time of ministerial work in the churches, with limited openings, capacity and restrictions.
• The health of pastoral families and church members.
• The government authorities and the political class of our nation in the midst of an election year and the pandemic.
• The fragile economy of the country that is affecting church families and the ministerial work.

BOLIVIA
Please pray for:

• New leaders and pastors for our churches. May the Lord allow us to train them through the Bible seminary and local programs in the churches to face the new challenges of growth and church planting in Bolivia.
• The Lord’s blessing on the Christian apologetics seminar that will take place on August 21, 2021.
• The care of our pastors and church members in the face of the danger of contagion by COVID-19.
• The political and economic situation in Bolivia due to tensions arising from the arrest of several leaders who are opposed to the current government. Pray also for the crisis caused by the pandemic.

COLOMBIA
Please pray for:

• Peace and protection for several municipalities of Cauca, Nariño and Huila, which are being besieged and harassed by illegal armed groups.
• The pastors and their families who are in the middle of this conflict. May God strengthen them and may our churches be places of blessing and hope in the midst of difficulty.

COSTA RICA
Please pray for:

• The virtual celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Alliance of Costa Rica on July 18.
• God’s guidance as churches plan for the second half of this year. Pray especially for how to continue working in the midst of the pandemic.
• The Lord’s provision for the brothers and sisters who contribute, so that the churches can cover their budgets and support members who are in financial crisis.

CUBA
Please pray for:

• Cuban families. The government wants to impose gender ideology as a subject in the educational system in Cuba.
• COVID-19 vaccination in all spheres of the Cuban population.
• Those affected by the pandemic. That includes some of our pastors. Pray also that our Lord will bring peace and comfort to the relatives of those who have died.
• Economic support of our pastoral families.
• The acquisition and construction of new meeting places (churches) for our congregations.

ECUADOR
Praise God for:

• The time of spiritual renewal at the virtual Amada 5 women’s conference. The theme was “Safe in Times of Crisis.” The event was held on Saturday, June 26, and brought together around 3,500 women from all over Latin America.

Please pray for:

• The preparations being made by the Alliance of Ecuador, and especially the Central Alliance Church of Milagro, for the AWF Quadrennial in October 2021.
• The daily financial support of pastors, ministers, missionaries and other servants of the Lord. May God provide everything they need.
• The various churches that are already meeting in person to carry out services and children’s Bible classes.
• Venezuelan families who remain on the streets of the main cities of Ecuador in search of food and daily financial support.
• Protection against drug trafficking networks that are being deployed in the country, especially in the provinces of Manabí, El Oro, Guayas and Pichincha.

GUATEMALA
Please pray for:

• God to raise new leaders and pastors who will be trained to serve in local churches.
• The Lord’s provision for churches that have construction projects in the midst of the pandemic.
• The members of our local churches who don’t have internet access and cannot attend in-person services. May they stand firm in the Word of God and be faithful witnesses in their places.

PERU
Please pray for:

• The Lord to guide the government authorities to make the best decisions in favor of the Peruvian people.
• The whole country to be guided by the true path of reconciliation and brotherhood, beyond the differences of the presidential elections.
• The Christian church to be the instrument of blessing and reconciliation that Peru needs in these times of health, economic and social crisis.

VENEZUELA
Please pray for:

• The Lord to send new disciples for the church work in Salamanca, Miranda State.
• Provision of land, a house or a warehouse for the expansion of the work in Yagua, Carabobo State.
• Health, strength and guidance to pastoral families and each member of our churches. Pray especially for Natalie Gil, who has been diagnosed with cancer. She is the daughter of Alliance President Natanael Gil.
• Spiritual growth and commitment of each believer. Pray also for the brothers and sisters who will be baptized soon.
• Greater and better outreach with the message of the gospel to the communities.

AWF Prayers – June, 2021

June 30, 2021

AWF EMERALD (EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST) REGION

GREAT BRITAIN
The C&MA GB asks us to pray for some of their mission partners in Europe, and especially for Bernard and Nada Mikulic, who are serving at a Bible school in Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina:

• The Bible school has survived this pandemic time, but because the school hasn’t been able to open normally, Bernard and Nada have been without income.
• Thank God for the students who have stayed faithful, studying through Zoom. One student from Split, Croatia says the Bible school has been a great help to him to stay with the Lord, since churches and all other activities have been closed.
• Thank God for opening doors to aid different churches in need, such as in Sibenik, Croatia where a Baptist Church that doesn’t have a pastor is being helped.
• Pray that God will provide direction for “Mission as Business” so it can find a good business model to help missionaries stay in ministry and also be able to work.

RUSSIA
Please pray for:

• Russia, which is still experiencing significant difficulties with the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The protection of churches and Alliance family workers in Russia.
• Those who are on the front line, whether they be medics or nurses.
• The government as it deploys measures to limit the progression of the virus and protect local populations.
• Those who are anxious, not only regarding health issues, but also regarding work, finances, loneliness, isolation from families, etc.

SPAIN
Praise God for:

• The Alliance of Spain because they have seen the hand of God on each of their congregations during this pandemic. Our Lord has been faithful and has cared for each one of them. As a result, the Alliance of Spain is now a more united federation, with common goals and with a spirit of mutual support, eager to move forward.

Please pray for:

• The new church planted in Asturias by Pastor José Mederos. Pray also that the Lord will provide the spiritual and material resources for a strong church to be planted in northern Spain.
• The new workers ordained and licensed by the Alliance of Spain. May our Lord use them for his glory.
• Our missions team. May they continue to work with impetus and passion to strengthen our churches, provide evangelistic help and spread the gospel to this world in need.

UKRAINE
Praise God for:

• The successful pastors conference that took place in Kiev last week. The Alliance family came together to walk and teach with the churches of Ukraine.

Please pray for:

• Ukraine, a country full of history and culture.
• The project of creating an official Alliance national church in the Ukraine. Pray also for all the steps that need to be taken while maintaining unity under the Holy Spirit.

June 22, 2021

1) AWF AFRICA REGION

ANGOLA
Please pray for:

• God’s guidance for the General Assembly of the Alliance of Angola that will take place in August at the Mboca Mission.
• Peace and unity among church workers.
• The expansion of the church to the Cunene province and beyond.
• That God will move the hearts of the government authorities to rehabilitate the Mboca Mission, according to the promises they have been making.

CONGO (BRAZZAVILLE)
Praise the Lord for:

• The smooth running of World Evangelization Day on Saturday, May 29, 2021. Many people accepted our Lord Jesus Christ at this event. Pray that God continues to bless the workers involved in the discipleship, baptism, and integration of our new brothers and sisters in Christ.
• The virtual conference on “The Role of the Church in the Conquering of Large Cities for Christ” held Thursday, June 10, 2021. It was a success and a great blessing. The attendees were ministers from the Central African Zone (the Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, Gabon, and Central African Republic).

Please pray for:

• The preparations of two consecration services for new pastors in Pointe-Noire (July 18) and Brazzaville (July 25). Pray that these two events will go well and that the Lord will raise a new generation of workers for his Great Commission.
• The General Assembly of the Christian and Missionary Alliance of Congo in September 2021, and for the renewal of the governing bodies. Pray also for everything to go smoothly, and for fellowship and unity. May all of God’s servants be guided by his will to do the work he has for each of them.
• God’s provision for the successful deployment of his servants to missionary branches across the Republic of Congo. May the Holy Spirit give new impetus, and may we, through this work of evangelism and mission, achieve the goals established by Christ.
• The recovery of the national economic situation in our country. It suffered the consequences of the drop in oil prices and the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Pray that God will inspire a new dynamic of creation and promotion of employment.

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (DRC)
Please pray for:

• God to raise new leaders among young people in rural areas where elderly and fatigued servants are retiring. The vocation crisis is persistent especially in rural areas.
• The church synod scheduled for July 19-25, 2021. It will take place while the third wave of COVID-19 is rising exponentially with new variants more aggressive than the first ones.
• The government authorities who have taken measures to close bars, restaurants and cultural spaces. Pray that they will not be pushed to close churches, schools and universities as well.
• The families of our church pastors who are being affected by this third wave of COVID-19. During the first two waves, the pastors’ families were less affected, but now there are already more than ten.
• Our sisters and brothers in the east of the country. They are still facing massacres, especially in the provinces of Ituri and Nord-Kivu, where people live without the certainty of waking up the next day.
• The victims of the Nyiragongo volcano in Goma. Especially for those who have lost their loved ones. Also, please pray for those who have seen their homes burned down, and for those who wander because they lack food and shelter as a result of this crisis.
• Alliance pastors and leaders of the DRC who wish to participate in the AWF Quadrennial Convocation in Ecuador. May God provide the necessary means for them to travel.

GUINEA
Praise God for:

• The protection of his servants on the National Board of Directors of Mission and Evangelization, and for the leadership of Movements and Departments. They completed a 10-day mission trip on June 1. This was a great opportunity to encourage our missionaries and their families, and to receive updated news so that we can pray more effectively for them.
• The successful ceremony of the laying of the foundation stone for reconstruction of the Dorata Alliance church on May 8. This church was ransacked and burned down in March 2020. During the ceremony, Satan attempted to disturb the celebration, but the Spirit of God brought him under his authority and the ceremony ended well for the glory of God.

Please pray for:

• The work of the constitutive general assembly of the new NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) of the national Alliance church of Guinea on July 1. The new Board of Directors and the Executive Board will be present at this assembly. Pray for protection of the delegates as they travel. Also pray for cooperation during the work.

2) AWF NORTH AMERICA REGION

CANADA
Please pray for:

• Our Canadian churches and Christians as we seek to discern next steps around reconciliation in light of the discovery of 215 children’s bodies found in a residential school in Kamloops, British Columbia. Pray for wisdom and humility as we love our Indigenous neighbors and communities well.
• Our Muslim communities after a recent hate crime in London, Ontario that killed four people. Pray for our Muslim neighbors as they process and pray especially for the nine-year-old boy who lost his family.
• Envision Canada as they just launched Envision Greenhouse, a program that is focused on establishing meaningful mentoring relationships. Pray that this would encourage new and exciting disciplining relationships between emerging leaders and people who are passionate to mentor them.
• Patience and continued health for the Canadians who are still waiting for their vaccines.

UNITED STATES
This is moving month for many of us going to Ohio. Just coming off our Council and finishing up the packing of our homes and offices, there is a lot of stress and keeping up of details. Please pray:
– That details of packing come together.
– That we can finish well in the office (this includes packing up what is needed from our offices).
– For emotions of leaving family and friends (some of us have been here 32 years).
– For those who have chosen to not move—it is still an emotional process seeing friends moving and having to find new jobs.

• Please pray for Puerto Rico as we enter hurricane season. Weather reports indicate that it may be a busy and dangerous season. Pray that the Lord will keep the island safe.

June 16, 2021

1) AWF GLOBAL NETWORK OF ALLIANCE WOMEN
Praise God for:

• The meeting of the AWF Global Network of Alliance Women held on June 9. This committee has been meeting once a month by Zoom to share God’s Word and to pray for each other and for the Alliance family around the world. This month, they extended the invitation to other Alliance leaders, and more than 70 women from the five AWF regions participated.
• “This virtual meeting is the divine breakthrough God has made among the women ministry in the Alliance. Through prayer for the unreached people groups and for the needs in every region, God has united our hearts and our vision in one mission: to be witnesses of God’s love to others and share what he has been doing in our lives,” said Priskila Paksoal, president of the Asia Pacific Alliance Women (APAW).
• Monika Breault, director of Women’s Ministries in the St. Lawrence District, Canada, shared, “The two ladies from Canada that joined our meeting were so blessed. They realized that they missed fellowship between women!”

Please pray for:

• The connection with each other to continue, and that we can reach out to more Alliance women to expand the global network.
• God’s wisdom, guidance and discernment for the committee of the AWF Global Network of Alliance Women as they prepare the workshops that will be held during the Quadrennial in Ecuador in October 2021.
• All the women who will attend the Quadrennial. May it be an opportunity to connect with sisters from other countries to share experiences and encourage each other.

2) AWF APAC (ASIA PACIFIC) REGION

AUSTRALIA
Please pray for:

• Increased connection with our many cultural church opportunities.
• Our overseas staff as they seek to return to Australia for furlough.
• Our Faith Promise season as we seek to continue to support all our workers.
• Our leadership development program.

CAMBODIA

• Churches are still not allowed to meet in person on Sundays. Please pray that online live streaming continues to have good participation. Pray also that every believer’s passion to worship God will not diminish, though the services are virtual.
• Many people don’t have enough resources to live due to the pandemic. The church’s leadership is trying to raise funds to buy food for the needy families, both Christians and non-Christians. Pray that God will provide the necessary funds so that churches can continue to extend relief to the needy.

MONGOLIA
Please pray for:

• The Nomadic ministry of the C&MA Mongolia. They want to reach out to the herdsmen who live in distant provinces. Pray for the gospel to reach them, and that many may come to Christ.
• The mission ministries to be productive and fruitful.
• All pastors, church leaders and missionaries to have unity and to work cooperatively with one another.
• The president of the C&MA Mongolia, Rev. Lhawgasuren Munkhuu, who was re-elected for another term. Pray for God’s guidance and wisdom for him and his family.
• A good start of the ministry for addicted people.
• The youth and children’s ministries in our churches, and for God to raise up new leaders within the churches.
• Mongolian politics and for the economy to stabilize and be strong.

NEPAL
Please pray for:

• God’s guidance for the leaders of the Alliance in Nepal. The church in Lalitpur has to vacate the property because the owner will be taking back the area which the church has been renting. Pray that the Lord will give them the right place.
• The Alliance church in Kathmandu. They will have to move to a new place because issues with the landlord are increasing. Please pray that the church can have its own land and building.
• The spiritual life of each church member in Kathmandu. They are doing online fellowship, but many cannot attend because of internet connection problems.
• The pastors, leaders and church planters in different parts of Nepal. Many members of village churches have signs and symptoms similar to COVID-19 but cannot be tested due to lack of tests and health facilities. Pray also for their safety.
• The children in Nepal. They are having a difficult time because they are not able to play outside.
• The national church leaders as they prepare the strategic planning for growth and sustainability.

SOUTH KOREA
Please pray for:

• The Annual General Assembly of the Alliance Church of Korea, July 12-13, 2021. Please pray for God’s wisdom and guidance for the team preparing and planning the details of the gathering.

THAILAND
Please pray for:

• The complete recovery of Rev. Sanguansak Worawat, president of the C&MA of Thailand. He fell from a high stair last month and still cannot walk properly.

June 9, 2021

AWF CLA (LATIN AMERICA) REGION

ARGENTINA
Please pray for:

• The preparations of AMADA 5, the Latin American Alliance Women Conference, which will be held virtually on June 26. This year Argentina is the host country, with the support of CLA.
• A renewal in the hearts of people. The prolonged time of the pandemic, the restrictions, the uncertainty, have generated discouragement and burden. May the church be a channel of blessing and carry the message of the gospel to bring hope.
• The churches. At the moment, a lot of contagion from the second wave of COVID-19 is being registered in pastoral families and members of our churches. Pray also for the finances of the churches.
• Wisdom for the church to continue to be dynamic and relevant in each community, with effective ministries in the fulfillment of the Lord’s call.

BOLIVIA
Please pray for:

• The COVID-19 situation in Bolivia. The Cochabamba and Santa Cruz regions are being heavily affected and many members and families of our churches in these regions are infected. Some are hospitalized and we have also had some deaths.
• The training of new leaders and pastors through the Bible Seminary.

COLOMBIA
Please pray for:

• The national and local celebrations of the “Month of the Alliance.” May God bless the lives of our pastors and minister to the hearts of each of their congregation members.
• Peace and protection for several municipalities of Cauca, Nariño, and Huila. They are being besieged and harassed by illegal armed groups. May God strengthen the pastors in these places, and may our churches be places of blessing and hope in the midst of this situation.
• A conciliation in the protests that are taking place in various parts of Colombia, blocking main roads. The strong clashes between the protesters and the government authorities have left more than 60 dead, hundreds wounded and missing, and arbitrary arrests. Let us pray that God restores public order. It is affecting the economy, supplies, and health.

CUBA
Please pray for:

• God to give us strategies and resources to continue expanding his kingdom in Cuba in the midst of this time of isolation.
• Our churches to grow spiritually and in holiness, to continue sharing the gospel of our Lord Jesus.
• The financial support of our pastors so that they can continue doing the work of pastoral care.
• Human and financial resources for the preparation of new workers. Pray also for the work of teaching in local churches and national ministries.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Please pray for:

• The health of several church pastors who have COVID-19.
• The fulfillment of the goals and projects of the Alliance in the Dominican Republic.
• A spiritual revival in our country.
• Financial provision so that we can continue supporting missions.

ECUADOR
Please pray for:

• All the preparations that the Alliance of Ecuador is carrying out to host the AWF Quadrennial in October 2021.
• The Ministerial Update 2021, which started on June 7. May it be a blessed and uplifting time for the whole Latin American Alliance family.
• Every home that has lost a loved one. May they find comfort, peace and strength in God to face pain.
• The COVID-19 vaccination process that is taking place in the main cities of Ecuador. Pray also for the medical and health teams that are working long hours to achieve the goal.
• The total reactivation of our country’s economy so that companies and businesses may stabilize financially and open new jobs.
• The new President of the Republic of Ecuador, Guillermo Lasso, and his administrative cabinet. May God guide and give them wisdom to make sound decisions to govern the country.
• The new national government and the trials of corruption cases in the midst of the health and economic emergency that our country is experiencing.

GUATEMALA
Praise God for:

• The churches that are being planted in different parts of the country, despite the pandemic.

Please pray for:

• The Lord to strengthen the widows of the pastors who have died from COVID-19.
• God’s provision for the pastors’ families who are in financial need.

PERU
Please pray for the church:

• That God would continue to keep in the hearts of his children the priority of extending his kingdom and to intercede for our nation.
• That God allows us to experience the greatest revival in the history of Peru.

Please pray for the country:

• May the sovereignty and the will of God be fulfilled in Peru. May God bring peace, faith and hope to the lives of all Peruvians.
• A restoration in interpersonal relationships among all Peruvians. Those relationships have been weakened by the recent presidential elections.

VENEZUELA
Praise God for:

• The unity of the church of Christ that allowed us to carry out evangelistic activities in different sectors of the Carabobo State.

Please pray for:

• All the people who have responded to the call and accepted the Lord during our evangelistic activities. May they grow in the knowledge of God.
• The physical, emotional and spiritual health of our pastors and leaders. Pray especially for Pastor Ricardo Valladares, who is hospitalized.
• The economic provision of our pastoral body, leadership and flock.
• All Christians to live deeper spiritual, consecrated lives in obedience to the Word of God so that we can be of influence in our environment.
• Our government authorities. May the Lord give them wisdom and guide them to be instruments in his hands.
• The people who are dying in health centers or in their homes. Pray for financial and health facility provisions for the treatment of those with chronic diseases and for cancer patients.
• Comfort, strength and peace for all those who have lost family members.
• For the COVID-19 vaccination process that has just started in Venezuela. Pray that the entire population has access to vaccines.

June 2, 2021

AWF EMERALD (EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST) REGION
Praise God for:

• The online meeting of the EMERALD national church leaders on Monday, May 17. It was a time of sharing what God is doing in our region and praying for one another.

Please pray for:

• The preparations for the Alliance DNA webinar in English organized by the EMERALD Region. It is now scheduled to take place in the fall.

AWF EMERALD MISSION MOBILIZATION
Please pray for:

• The borders of Europe to open fully so that the Alliance family workers who have been waiting can come and serve with the Alliance family in Europe.

ALLIANCE DIASPORA MINISTRIES (ADM)
Please pray for:

• The second edition of the African Alliance Diaspora webinar on June 26 with the theme “The Church facing the challenge(s) of interculturality.” It is in a spirit of fraternal communion, of sharing testimonies and edifying contributions that we will try to answer this question: how do we live this interculturality in the churches?

FRANCE
Please pray for:

• The Alliance churches in France. The French government, in reaction to radical Islam, is finalizing a new religious activity law. This will place increased burdens and costs on evangelical churches. It will also restrict certain freedoms that the churches currently enjoy.

GREAT BRITAIN
“The Giving Tree” Manchester Ministry Center

• The UK government restrictions are easing up so we have been able to meet at the ministry center, still with some limitations. Pray for the Lord to use this venue to bless the significant number of immigrants who live around us. This is one of the most deprived areas in the city with a high population of South Asian and Middle Eastern communities.
• This coming Autumn we will have a big number of international and local university students returning to Manchester to start this new term. We are hoping to be able to have the Café open to connect with the student population and re-launch our student outreach for this coming year. Please pray for us to be able to open the Café by September 1. Pray for the Lord to provide a good number of volunteers to engage in reaching out to these students.
• One of the greatest needs for the ministry center is manpower to be able to run a variety of ministry projects for the community. Please pray for a multicultural children’s minister who can pioneer an outreach project at the center. Also, we urgently need a building manager to coordinate all the ministry operations within the center.
• We are so thankful that God has been providing in miraculous ways for the center. We still have some financial needs to fit out the Café and finish up fixing the building. Pray that the Lord will supply all these needs as we get ready to open the doors of the center to the public.

HOLY LAND
Please pray for:

• The Alliance churches in the Holy Land as they seek to shine for Jesus, despite the conflict and destruction that has occurred recently.
• The Lord to guard the hearts of our Palestinian brothers and sisters so that they do not have bitter hearts that paralyze believers.
• The Christian believers (less than 1,000) who are faced with so much devastation and hardship in Gaza.
• Five students in particular and the families of faculty and staff at Bethlehem Bible College, the only Bible College in Palestine.

NETHERLANDS
A Dutch Alliance team is working on the translation of “A.B.” by David Jones. The goal is to publish a Dutch version of the book before the new season starts.

• Pray for this faith project where the books will be given to anyone who wants to delve into the story of A.B. Simpson.
• Pray for resources to complete this project that it may be of service to the Dutch-speaking Alliance family.

SPAIN
Please pray for:

• Sister Alba Martínez Núñez, the first missionary to be sent out by the Spain Alliance. She was commissioned in her local church on May 15. Alba left for Mexico on May 18 to join a Bible translation team with Wycliffe. This is a huge step forward as the Alliance churches in Spain become a sending church.

AWF Prayers – May 2021

May 26, 2021

1) AWF AFRICA REGION

ANGOLA
Praise God for:

• The purchase of land for the construction of the church in the province of Benguela. This was a result of the efforts of the church board and some members who donated funds for this purpose. We also thank the brothers and sisters of our global Alliance family who prayed with us for this request.

Please pray for:

• God to intervene in the new variants of COVID-19 that are increasing the spread of the virus.
• The preparations for the General Assembly of the Christian Alliance Church of Angola, to be held at the Mboca Mission in August 2021. Pray also for God’s guidance and provision for all preparations, for the decisions to be made, and for the delegates’ travel arrangements.
• For the AWF Quadrennial Conference in Ecuador in October 2021. May the cases of COVID-19 decrease, and may God open the borders of our country that remain closed. Pray also for God’s provision and care for all the delegates who will travel to Ecuador.

CONGO (BRAZZAVILLE)
Please pray for:

• The church in Congo to return to its primary mission as Jesus Christ’s witnesses and ambassadors in our country and beyond. Pray also for a new generation of men and women of integrity to rise.
• Every member of the body of Christ to be humble and experience God’s grace. May we use the resources we have as tools to please God through our service.
• God to inspire a new generosity in every member of the Congolese church. May each one put other people’s needs first for the salvation of the Congolese.
• All the plans of the President of the Republic. His term was renewed on March 24, 2021. May God allow him and his new government to succeed. Pray also for the Congolese to succeed in the ownership and management of the projects of the new government, appointed May 15.
• God to free our country from corruption, anti-values, poverty, and underdevelopment that has become cyclical.

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (DRC)
Please pray for:

• The Synodal General Assembly of the Alliance Church of the DRC, which will take place in Boma, July 19-25, 2021. Pray also that the churches will find a way to send all invited delegates.
• The national church to find ways to support pastors who work in churches in low-income communities. Since the beginning of the pandemic this support has become weaker and weaker. Pray that bigger churches will be willing to support them. Pray also for some of the volunteers who no longer have the means they previously had or have lost their jobs.
• The plan to send missionaries from the DRC to Guinea in September. May God provide the necessary means and open all the doors.
• Our theological institutions. There is a vocation crisis in the church in general, and the institutions are not receiving many students. Pray also for our Alliance University in Congo, so that parents find a way to pay the tuition fees. It’s become increasingly more difficult to pay them.
• Our theology institute in Kinshasa, where the conflict with illegal occupants of our land continues. May the Lord intervene so that justice will take these illegal occupants out of our land.

GABON
Please pray for:

• God’s comfort and encouragement to the church families who have lost loved ones, including the family of our Missions director. May the Lord in his mercy put an end to the cycle of deaths recorded in the national church.
• The next National Synod scheduled for July 2021. It will be marked by the renewal of the members of the national office, of the national internal audit, and the establishment of the Council of the Wise. Pray that we will have these elections in the best logistic conditions, organization and internet communication.
• National Mission: That the challenge of church planting will be taken up. Pray especially for the achievement of the national objective of winning 4,000 new disciples within the churches of the Alliance in Gabon.
• International Mission: That the Lord will raise more donors to purchase land in Togo, in Parakou in the north of Benin, and in Sao Tome for the construction of new churches. Pray also for the development of the new mission field in Ghana and the holding of the planned evangelism conference in that country.

GUINEA
Praise God for:

• The protection of his servants. A group of armed muggers called “road cutters” attacked the women’s leaders of the Lower Coast Churches Zone. They were returning from a biblical training seminar in Guéckédou, 700 km from the capital Conakry, when the attack happened. Thankfully, they weren’t harmed.

Please pray for:

• God’s grace and strength to be poured out on all our transcultural missionaries. The directors of the Department of Mission and Evangelization will be visiting them from May 24-June 6.
• God to provide the resources necessary for the reconstruction of the temple of Dorota in the municipality of N’Zérékoré. This 2,000-seat church was attacked and set on fire by political demonstrators during the legislative and referendum elections of March 22, 2020.
• The revival action plan of the national Relief and Development Office of the Alliance of Guinea. Two delegates from the African C&MA, Dr. Robert Sanou and Désiré Kakou, participated in the training for Relief and Development.

MALI
Please pray for:

• The new National Executive Committee so that the Lord will give us his wisdom to lead his people in love and a spirit of discernment.
• The retirees of the national church. They have created the Caleb Network, which aims to strengthen missionary work in our country and the Diaspora. Pray for an easing of Islamic pressure and for the transition, so that it does not come to a dead end.
• Churches to support missionary work and leaders’ activities.

2) AWF NORTH AMERICA REGION

CANADA
Praise God for:

• Our New Venture leaders who are reaching new people in their communities. May the recent podcast episodes of the New Waters podcast positively impact people.
• Defend Dignity, that their Canadian Sexual Exploitation Summit went well. Pray that the people who attended will be moved to continue learning and make a positive difference in their communities.

Please pray for:

• The end of the academic year for our students. Pray especially for the students who are online – for energy and the ability to concentrate.
• Renewed energy, peace and creative ideas for our international workers. Many of them are facing tight COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions.
• Continued patience as many Canadians are still waiting to be vaccinated.
• Brem Frentz, the vice president of Venture for the Alliance in Canada and secretary of the AWF board. He was recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. Pray for complete healing, and for peace and confidence. Pray also for his wife Donna, and for their family as they support Brem.

UNITED STATES
Please pray for:

Our Annual Council:

• For the preparation of our Council, which meets in Nashville, Tennessee, May 31-June 3.
• May we be able to meet and worship together without COVID-19 interfering.
• May this time be worshipful and may decisions made for our organization be what God desires.
• For God’s guidance in planning, and for wisdom and strength for those putting together all the moving parts.

Our National Office relocation:

• Moving out of our main building this summer. People still in Colorado Springs will need temporary workspace, and those who have moved to Columbus, Ohio will also need temporary space.
• People selling homes in Colorado Springs and buying homes in Columbus, Ohio. With all this going on and then working on moving too, it is a lot for people to carry.

May 19, 2021

AWF APAC (ASIA PACIFIC) REGION

INDIA

Please pray for:

1) Gujarat Synod

• The situation of our C&MA churches. One of the pastors has died from COVID-19 and many church members are still in hospitals or home quarantine.
• God’s protection and healing upon the infected believers.
• God’s comfort for the families whose loved ones have passed away.
• The Indian government leaders to handle the COVID-19 situation wisely, especially in providing medical aids like oxygen, vaccines, hospital beds, and so on.

2) Maharashtra City Synod

• The bereaved families of two members of the Bombay Bible Fellowship Church who died from COVID-19. Both were Hindu converts. Their spouses are still following Hindu religion. Please pray that the Spirit of the Lord would touch their hearts and that they will also know the Lord.
• The people affected by COVID-19 in Mumbai City. Due to the density of population, the government has many challenges in controlling the spread of the coronavirus. Pray for the people who live in slums where social distancing is a great challenge.

JAPAN

Please pray for:

• The annual council of the Japan Alliance Church, May 25-26. It was intended to be held in person in Hiroshima, but due to the increase in COVID-19 cases the council will now be online.

• The national youth meeting which has been postponed again until next year.

MONGOLIA

Please pray for:

• Our plans to plant churches in three districts.
• The sports ministries that we plan to start.
• The youth, young adults, and children’s ministries to be more productive and fruitful.
• The development of missions and evangelism in our churches.

MYANMAR

Please pray for:

• The country of Myanmar. After 100 days under military rule, the political condition does not seem to have improved. Rev. Lal Chuanga, president of the C&MA of Myanmar says, “Recently, I visited our local churches to check the people’s condition. Churches are facing difficulties daily to meet their needs. Finding work is still a big challenge.”
• God to strengthen and encourage the hearts of the believers to trust him in this difficult time. Pray also for divine provision for all their material needs.

NEPAL

Please pray for:

• The isolation center of the C&MA Nepal. The center has started to serve many people. Nepal’s health system has collapsed, and we are trying our best to support the people.
• The smooth management of the isolation center. Pray also that we will be able to raise enough funds to run it.
• The safety of pastors, leaders, church members and foreign workers. According to Bikash Adhikari, C&MA Nepal executive secretary, “My professor died recently. Many people are coming to the isolation center in need of an Intensive Care Unit, but we don’t have ICU facilities at the isolation center. We are praying and asking God to heal Nepal.”
• Provision of food and medicines for daily wage workers, the poor, people with disabilities, and their families.

PHILIPPINES

Praise God for:

• The success of the General Assembly of the C&MA Philippines (CAMACOP) held April 27-30. More than 4,000 delegates joined this online event.
• The reelection of Rev. Eduardo Cajes as CAMACOP president.

Please pray for:

• God’s guidance and wisdom for Rev. Cajes in appointing and choosing his team at the national and district levels.
• Government leaders of the country to have a spirit of unity in working to fight COVID-19 effectively, especially in the rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations.

May 12, 2021

AWF CLA (LATIN AMERICA) REGION

ARGENTINA
Please pray for:

• Our churches and pastoral ministries. For wisdom to continue with the task in this time of uncertainty.
• People to come to the Lord and receive salvation.
• The Argentine people: the contagion by COVID-19 is increasing and there is no vaccination plan for the entire population.
• The economic situation of the country: 42% of the population in poverty; 60% of the children live below the poverty level; high levels of inflation; constant devaluation of the currency.
• The country’s legislative elections this year.

BOLIVIA
Please pray for:

• The training of new leaders and pastors in Bolivia through the SEBAP Bible Seminary in partnership with the Alliance of Peru.
• Divine care of pastors and churches in the face of threats from COVID-19.
• The delicate political situation in our country as a result of the persecution of opponents by the current government administration.

BRAZIL
Please pray for:

• The A.W. Tozer Theological Seminary:
  – New students, new teachers, and perseverance in the virtual classroom system.
  – We thank the Lord for being able to adapt to this new way of learning and teaching.

• The Church Planting Department (Missional Focus):
  – The transition from two plantings into organized churches.
  – The churches being planted to have an impact with the gospel of Jesus Christ on the cities where they are located.
  – The planters to be able to equip and motivate their church planting base group.

• The National Mission Department:
  – God’s wisdom for the department’s leadership in managing this difficult moment of financial adjustment of the missionary projects.
  – More involvement of the local churches in the Promise of Faith to support our missionaries financially.
  – We thank God that everything went well with the return to Brazil of our missionary family that was in Thailand. Pray for them to be able to raise new partners to obtain the necessary support that will make it possible from them to return to Asia and continue the sports ministry.
  – Praise the Lord for the ten years of ministry of our missionary family in Portugal. Some Portuguese are coming to study the Bible and are giving their lives to Christ.
  – Pray for our missionary family in Mozambique and the local team. Even with the pandemic, the number of people coming to church services has been increasing. So, they started two more Sunday services. Now they have three celebrations each Sunday: one in the countryside and two in the village.

CHILE
Praise God for:

• His care of each of our church members, even more now that the pandemic is at its worst.
• The elections of our national church leaders. We thank the Lord for all the gifted men and women who have committed their lives to serve the church.
• The 124th anniversary of the national Alliance church in Chile in April. Several local churches are also celebrating more than 100 years of ministry.

Please pray for:

• The Lord to continue to strengthen the church. For more than a year now, all our churches, seminaries and ministries have been closed, but each home has become a center of worship and Christian outreach.
• Our national pastors and missionary team. Pray also for all our projects abroad, especially for the ones that will soon start in the Sixth Region.
• Our parachurch ministries such as: Home for Minors, Educational Foundation and its schools, Ministry to the Disabled (Semejantes) and to Native Peoples. Each of them has continued serving in the midst of the pandemic, reaching those most in need.

COLOMBIA
Please pray for:

• The Alliance Bible Seminary in Colombia. Pray that all students will be able to complete their training. Pray also for the seminary to be able to finalize the agreements to expand its educational offer within our Alliance family.
• Peace and protection for the municipalities of our country that are under siege by illegal armed groups.
  – For strength for our pastors and leaders who are doing ministerial work in these places.
  – For our churches, so that they can be places of blessing and hope in the midst of difficulty.

• Our international worker, who will be moving to the United Arab Emirates. May the Lord guide and bless all the preparations and execution of the trip: legal permits, no hindrance to enter the country, and financial provision. Please pray also for a successful entry and exit of our worker Yamid Nene to Leticias, Amazon. May God allow him to develop his ministerial work in this place.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Please pray for:

• God’s blessing and provision for the plans and projects of the Alliance in the Dominican Republic.
• God to awaken the passion of his people to reach the lost.
• Provision for missions.

GUATEMALA

• Thanksgiving to God that most of the C&MA churches in Guatemala have been able to reopen.
• Pray for protection for in-person services in our churches.
• Pray for provision of work for all those who are unemployed because of the pandemic.

PERU

• Please pray for our Alliance churches:
  – May the anointing of the Holy Spirit and God’s vision continue to sustain and guide our pastors and local church leaders.
  – For the members of our local churches to live in holiness, and to be instruments of blessing as disciples of Jesus Christ.
  – May the Lord supply the material, emotional and spiritual needs in each family during this time of pandemic.

• Please pray for our country:
  – May God’s sovereign will prevail in this time of presidential elections in Peru.
  – For God’s grace, mercy, and favor to continue to be experienced in each Peruvian family. May God provide work, food and health for those in need.
  – May the judgment and justice of the Lord continue to be manifested against all corruption, crime and violence that is taking place in the country.

VENEZUELA
Please pray for:

• The health of Yoleida de Suarez, the wife of Pastor Jorge Luis Suarez from the Maraca C&MA. May she be healed and regain normal coordination of mind, writing, motor skills, and speech.
• The celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Christian and Missionary Alliance of Venezuela in July. May God bless the celebration of this important date in the church.
• Provision of work for many unemployed brothers who do not have savings to support their families.
• The brothers who feel fear in the midst of this pandemic. May God fill their hearts with peace and security.
• Provision of a place or warehouse on a main avenue of the city for the Yagua Alliance church.
• Direction and provision from the Lord to open a daughter church of the Yagua C&MA in the Guacara Municipality.
• The children of our church members. Some are living with relatives because their parents are out of the country.
• God’s wisdom and direction for the pastoral body of the C&MA in Venezuela. May they remain steadfast in fulfilling the Lord’s purposes.

May 5, 2021

AWF EMERALD (EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST) REGION
Please pray for:

• The meeting of EMERALD national church leaders Monday, May 17.
• Development of an Alliance Training Institute for all of Europe.
• Preparations for the Alliance DNA webinar in English in July. The webinar is being organized by the EMERALD region and ICTE (International Commission of Theological Education).

AWF EMERALD MISSION MOBILIZATION
Please pray for the new AWF EMERALD Mission Mobilization project as we seek to:

• Encourage national Alliance churches in mobilizing for missions through church planting, business as missions, and relief and development.
• Encourage church planting networks throughout the region.
• Identify and coordinate mission and partnership opportunities in the region.
• And, pray for Eoghan Cosgrave as he starts his new role June 1 as Mission Mobilizer for the EMERALD region. May the Lord provide for him and his family.

ALLIANCE DIASPORA MINISTRIES
Please pray for:

• Muslim immigrants and refugees to hear the gospel and encounter Jesus.
• Our MBB (Muslim Background Believers) to be strengthened in the Spirit.
• The European church to love their Muslim neighbors.
• A deep, spiritual stirring in the hearts and minds of Muslims as they celebrate Ramadan (April 13-May 12).
• Christ followers to be bold in their witness of Jesus.

FRANCE
Please pray for:

• The national Alliance church as they seek to recruit a new president and general secretary for their ministry in France.
• The family of Ya Choua Ly, a senior leader among the Hmong Alliance churches in France. Ya Choua died from COVID-19.

GREAT BRITAIN
Praise God for:

• How the Lord has miraculously opened a new door for us to minister to people in Redcar. Six people are being discipled and three are being prepared for baptism.

Please pray for:

• GBS (Gospel, Bible teaching and Social well-being) Ministries Church in Enfield & Stevenage, UK, and for Pastor Claude Muya.
• The revival meetings and baptism planned for Redcar in June. Pray that we will be able to reach out to a lot of people and see many giving their lives to the Lord Jesus Christ. Pray that all COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted to allow this to happen.
• The many church members who have lost loved ones during the pandemic. Pray that we will be able to strengthen each individual and family as they try to recover.

SPAIN
Please pray for:

• Canadian international worker Pablo Papávero and his family. His mother died suddenly last week of a heart attack in her home in Argentina. Pablo was not able to travel, nor does he have prospects of doing so in the near future, because of COVID-19. Pray for the salvation of his siblings who have not yet trusted their lives to Christ.
• The family of Enrique Méndez, a Peruvian Alliance missionary to Spain. They grieve from afar the death of his mother from COVID-19 last week.

AWF Prayers – April 2021

April 26, 2021

AWF NORTH AMERICA REGION

Please pray for:

CANADA

• The COVID-19 vaccine has had unexpected delays. Pray for patience for people who are waiting to be vaccinated. Pray for continued health for Canadians throughout the country.
• New Venture leaders across Canada who are working with international students. Pray that students would be reached through ministries that are on their campuses. Pray also for students preparing for their exams.
• Complete healing for Brem Frentz, the vice president of Venture for the Alliance in Canada. Brem was recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. Pray also for his wife, Donna, and their family as they support Brem.
• Our National Ministry Center as we adjust to our new office building in Toronto. Pray for our staff as they continue to work from home during the pandemic.
• Defend Dignity as they continue to prepare for their Canadian Sexual Exploitation Summit. Pray that this event will be an opportunity to educate and connect people.

UNITED STATES

• Moving out of our main building this summer. Folks still in Colorado Springs will need temporary workspace, and those who have moved to Columbus, Ohio will also need temporary space.
• People selling homes, buying homes in Columbus, Ohio, etc. With all the above going on and then working on moving too, it is a lot for folks to carry.

For our Annual Council in Nashville:

• The preparation of our bi-annual Council, which meets at the end of May in Nashville.
• May we be able to meet and worship together without COVID-19 interfering.
• May this time be worshipful and may decisions made for our organization be what God desires.
• For God’s guidance on planning, wisdom, and strength for those putting the moving parts together.

For our International Workers:

• Many of them are starting to come home for their home assignments.
• Safety for those traveling.
• That housing arrangements come together for each family.
• May the months at home be a time of spiritual renewal and refreshment.
• Several of the staff in Colorado Springs have contracted COVID-19. Thankfully, no one has been seriously sick. May the rest continue to be healthy.

April 21, 2021

AWF AFRICA REGION

ANGOLA

Praise God for:

• The pastors’ retreat, held April 9-11, with 23 pastors. They addressed these topics: Christian Leadership, Cooperation in the Ministry, Duties of a Pastor, Contaminated Ministerial Gift, Pastoral Ethics and Deontology, and Loneliness and Solidarity.

Please pray for:

• God to guide the regional conferences of the Alliance Church of Angola, which will take place in April and May.
• Unity among church workers and members.
• People to continue following biosafety measures. COVID-19 cases are still high, but many people no longer follow the protocols.

CONGO (BRAZZAVILLE)

Praise God for:

• Peace before, during, and after the presidential elections on March 21st. May this peace remain throughout the national territory.

Please pray for:

• The missionary work in the Kouilou region in partnership with the missionaries of the U.S. C&MA. Pray that the gospel will reach other regions, such as Pool, Niari, Bouenza, and Plateaux.
• The progress of the consecration of three pastors, scheduled for July 2021.
• The recovery of the country’s weakened economy. It was affected by the drop in the price of oil and by the COVID-19 pandemic.

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

• The mission field in Ndola in Zambia, where our missionary Paul Kongolo works. His residence permit expired because he couldn’t pay $300 to change it to biometric. Now the country’s authorities are asking him to start the process all over again. It will cost more than $2,000. We ask you to pray for:
• God to provide the amount needed for Paul’s residence permit.
• Paul’s protection and for him not to suffer threats because of the presidential elections that will happen before the completion of these documents.
• The Lord to raise good people who can help build a comfortable place of worship in the Ndola region.
• Resources for other church plantings to start in this area.
• Marcel Bunda Bunda, the national C&MA president who often experiences health problems. The COVID-19 tests he took showed contradictory results. One laboratory tested positive, but the next day three other laboratories said the analysis was negative. May he find comfort and guidance in God.
• The church management committee. They are responsible for supervising the welcoming process of all pastors who have returned to the church. May God facilitate their adaptation and collaboration with other workers.

April 14, 2021

1) HEALING

Please pray for the healing of:

• Brem Frentz, secretary of the AWF ExCom and VP of Venture C&MA Canada, from an aggressive form of prostate cancer.
• Rajesh Patole, executive director of ACA and AM (India), from COVID-19.
• Yakob Ingle, president of the Maharashtra Synod (India), from problems with his eyes. He needs urgent surgery.
• Natanael Gil, president of the Alliance of Venezuela, and his wife Eveyn, both from COVID-19.

2) AWF APAC (ASIA PACIFIC) REGION

Please pray for:

• The following national gatherings:

– General Council of the Gereja Kemah Injil Indonesia (C&MA Indonesia) in Jayapura, Papua, April 13-16 (in-person and online).
– General Assembly of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Churches of the Philippines (CAMACOP), April 27-30 (online).

• God’s anointing to be upon his servants who will minister to the people, and for God’s guidance and wisdom for the committees preparing for the events.
• Protection and safe travel for those who will attend in-person and good and strong internet connection for all the participants attending virtually.
• God’s presence to envelop the event, especially in the election of the president and national leadership (Indonesia and Philippines).

INDONESIA

• The people who have been affected by the mudslides in eastern Indonesia last week. The death toll has risen to 140 with dozens still missing, as rain continues to pound the region. Several families of Alliance churches in the region have had their homes damaged. Alliance churches in Indonesia are raising funds to help these families with donations of clothes, food, and money.

MYANMAR

• The country of Myanmar. The political condition is not getting better. Mass protests are still going on since the military seized control on February 1. According to one of our Alliance leaders in Myanmar, churches cannot hold services on Sundays. People still cannot work, and prices of goods are skyrocketing. They are eating and using what they had saved previously.
• God’s protection upon the churches and pastors in Tahan, Kalemyo where most of the Alliance churches are located. Most of the killings have happened in this region.
• Safety of all the ethnic minorities who are fleeing air strikes.
• Christians not to lose hope but continue trusting God for comfort and strength amid this political crisis.
• God’s intervention for a political solution that will not result in civil war.

April 7, 2021

AWF CLA (LATIN AMERICA) REGION

Please pray for:

BOLIVIA

• The biblical-theological training of new leaders and pastors at the Bible Seminary, which will start in April. May God bless these new church leaders.
• The fulfillment of the Great Commission in the Alliance of Bolivia. May the churches be faithful to the word of God and dedicated to the edification of our members. May we train members, leaders and servants with an evangelistic vocation and cross-cultural missions.
• God’s protection and healing for the pastors and members of our churches in the face of the COVID 19 pandemic.

BRAZIL

• The Church Planting Department (Missional Focus): Pray for the training of the leaders. Pray also for God to raise up more church planters, and for the training of these new workers.
• Missions Department: Pray for the restructuring of all missionary projects. Pray also for the physical and emotional health of our missionaries.
• A.W. Tozer Theological Seminary: May God bring in new students and may they adapt to the virtual classroom system. Pray for the financial resources necessary for the seminary.

CHILE

• We thank the Lord for the recovery of our pastors and brothers from COVID-19. Several have been infected, but many have recovered.
• Pray for peace in indigenous territories where violence has been occurred, including assaults, and burning of houses and churches. This has brought serious social consequences, including assassinations.
• The immigration situation, with many entering the country. Some churches are helping these immigrants with food and lodging. One of the churches created a shelter for migrant women.
• The congregations in the north of the country. Due to consumerism and paganism, evangelization is slow and difficult. May the Lord give a clear vision to each of the churches in this region.
• Our Theological Seminary that celebrates its 100th Anniversary this year with the motto “To God be the Glory.” Praise the Lord for all the pastors and leaders who have been trained in the seminary and are faithfully serving the Lord.
• The church to advance through social networks and radio broadcasts, which have been their main outreach channels. Our church buildings have been totally closed for a year due to the pandemic.

COLOMBIA

• The residents of various provinces in Colombia. They have been harmed by the presence of illegal armed groups, who have increased the fighting, forced recruitment of young people, and the murder of residents. In some cases, they have affected communities with confinement and massive displacement.
• Divine protection and the comfort of the Holy Spirit for those who have been affected by these armed groups. Pray for the young people to be returned to their homes. May the peace of God abound in these communities. May our Alliance family in those places be strengthened in their faith.
• The victims of these armed conflicts. Pray also for the perpetrators. May all roots of violence, hardness of heart and impurity that have darkened minds be destroyed. May there be genuine repentance that allows them to know the grace of God.

COSTA RICA

• The new board of directors of the national church. They have been appointed to help the churches expand and develop this year.
• God to guide our pastors and their teams as there is more freedom to meet in person.
• The evangelism projects. May God help establish adequate strategies to continue reaching people for Christ in the midst of this pandemic.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

• All church ministries of the Dominican Alliance. May God give wisdom and vision to our pastors and leaders.
• A spiritual revival in our churches.

ECUADOR

• The regions of Costa and Sierra of Ecuador. They have seen an increase in COVID-19 cases in recent days and have had to undergo further restrictions imposed by the national government.
• The health and financial support of our pastors, missionaries, and leaders in general who are infected with the coronavirus.
• God’s protection against the increase in Ecuador of murders by organized crime and drug trafficking groups.
• Material provision for Venezuelan immigrants. Some are living on the streets and others in small refugee centers.

PERU

• A spiritual awakening in the church in Peru. May God help us to preach his word in all towns and cities of our country. May we be salt and light to the Peruvian people who are so in need of Christ.
• The presidential and congressional elections in our country on April 11. May the Lord give wisdom and responsibility to the Peruvian people to elect upright rulers, who truly seek the well-being of the country.

VENEZUELA

• The health of the president of the Alliance of Venezuela, Pastor Natanael Gil and his wife Evelyn.
• The spiritual and material provision of Venezuelan homes.
• A pastor for our Catia C&MA church.
• The C&MA churches in Venezuela. May they continue to support the church families with the word of God.
• The church to be strengthened in faith to be instruments of God to preach the gospel to all.

AWF Prayers – March 2021

March 31, 2021

1) AWF APAC (ASIA PACIFIC) REGION

Please pray for:

MYANMAR

• The country of Myanmar. More than 100 peaceful protesters were killed by security forces last Saturday, March 27, becoming the deadliest day since the February 1 military coup. Pray that peace will be restored, and justice will prevail.
• Protection and strength for the Alliance family ministering in Myanmar. Pray that the Alliance church can be God’s instrument to bring comfort and reconciliation, and a prophetic voice in this time of social turmoil.

2) AWF EMERALD (EUROPE AND MIDDLE EAST) REGION

Please pray for:

ALLIANCE DIASPORA MINISTRIES (ADM)

Praise God for:

• Many ADM ministers who have recovered fully from COVID-19.
• A group of Muslim Background Believers (MBBs) in Spain that are gathering on Sundays for worship.
• Advancing Christ’s kingdom among the Muslim Diaspora in Europe.

Please pray for:

• The African Alliance Diaspora online conference on April 3 with the theme “Faith put to the test in a new context.”
• The discipleship of new believers. Many are walking through difficult circumstances (cancer, family opposition, unemployment, etc.) and often without a strong community. Pray for the believers who are discipling them to be patient, grace-filled and wise.
• The evangelistic efforts through center ministries, Bible storying, social media, and every-day friendships to bear fruit.
• God to raise up Alliance ministers to serve in new European locations among the Muslim Diaspora.

FRANCE

• The new business and collaborator couple of the National Missions Department of the Chilean Alliance, Alejandro and Carolina Brañez. They have recently arrived in the Bordeaux area to set up a farm that will serve as a base for Chilean Alliance missionaries working in Europe and the Sixth Region.
• God to provide solutions to all the logistical problems the Brañezes have encountered: accommodations, farm acquisition, residency papers, a vehicle and insurance, etc.
• Praise God for the local Alliance Missions team that has been supporting the Brañezes as they adapt to a new country, culture and way of life.

GREAT BRITAIN

Praise God for:

• His faithfulness and blessings for the worship services and for the work the Lord is doing in the hearts of so many of our church members.
• The number of people from all over the world who have joined us online recently on Sunday mornings.

Please pray for:

• The Home Church Live Stream (HCLS) in Cardiff, Wales. They have been live streaming their services since 2017 with an online membership of over 5,000.
• Our fellowship, locally and worldwide, to live for the glory of God and know the intimate presence of the Lord.
• The salvation of all unbelievers who watch the services online. May the name of the Lord be lifted high among the unsaved.
• Wisdom and opportunity to reach out to our local community with the love of Jesus, through means that honor him.
• Revival to return to our lands and nations, and for a mighty visitation of the Holy Spirit among us.

IRAQ

Please pray for these requests from the Alliance Church in Erbil, Kurdistan:

• The new church building: That we can solve the obstacles preventing us from starting to build.
• The new believers who received the gospel: To grow and share the gospel with others.
• Our media team: To be more active and passionate in sharing the gospel online.

SPAIN

Praise God for:

• The Alliance national church of Spain. They approved support for the sending of their first cross-cultural missionary. We rejoice in the Lord for his calling upon Alba’s life. We praise the Lord for this step forward for the church and their vision of taking Christ to the nations.
• Pastor Pepe Mederos and his wife Loli who moved from the Canary Islands to serve in one of the areas of Spain least reached with the gospel.

Please pray for:

• Alba and her visa process as she prepares to depart in the coming weeks to serve as a Bible translator in Mexico.
• The Alliance national church of Spain which approved support for the new church plant in Asturias, northern Spain.
• The 50 students at the Theological Training Institute INFORMA. They have recently finished classes in three important modules and are working on their assignments.
• The students who have family members in their home countries – Equatorial Guinea, Ecuador, Venezuela and Perú – who are in ICU (Intensive Care Units) with COVID-19 or who have died.

March 24, 2021

1) AWF APAC (ASIA PACIFIC) REGION

Please pray for:

INDIA

• Rajesh Patole, executive director of Alliance Church Association (ACA) and Alliance Ministries India. He is now at the hospital with COVID-19. Please pray for God’s healing and provision.
• Yakob Ingle, president of the Maharashtra Synod India. His doctor has advised him of the need for surgery on his eyes. Pray for the financial provision needed for the surgery.

MONGOLIA

• The Alliance Church of Mongolia and the nomadic families living in the Gobi Desert. Last weekend the west of Mongolia was hit by strong dust and snowstorms. More than 600 people got lost and ten were killed. As a way to assist them, the National Alliance Church had planned to implement their “Gobi Drought Shepherd Relief Project” at the end of this month. But this is uncertain at the moment because of the lockdown due to the increase of COVID-19 cases.

2) AWF AFRICA REGION

Please pray for:

ANGOLA

• The church buildings in Angola. The buildings, including Alliance churches, are being assaulted and vandalized by bandits.
• Our Angolan students at the Theological Seminary in Abdijan, Ivory Coast. We continue to ask God to open the doors for their financial needs and education.
• Construction of another church building in the country’s capital, Luanda. Pray also for the purchase of land in the province of Benguela to build a church.

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

We thank God for:

• The end of the more than ten-year conflict that separated the National Alliance Church of the DRC from the District of Kinkonzi. The old missionary station, the big hospital, and the oldest Bible Institute are in this district. They are now back under the management of the national office.
• The consecration of ten servants on Sunday, March 14, in Kinkonzi. They will strengthen pastoral care in this region which has long remained in isolation.
• The retirement ceremony of Monsignor Jean-Pierre Mayunda Nzelele, the former Alliance national president on Sunday, March 21, in Boma.

Please pray for:

• The freedom to worship that we enjoy in the DRC. It has been misused by the people who aren’t following distancing measures. Even though the quarantine here is over, it could push the government to start a new one.
• Our project to send Congolese missionaries to Guinea. It should take place this year. May the Lord provide all the necessary funds.
• The construction project of the Boma Amphitheater. We would use it for major evangelical gatherings. It could pave the way for establishing the first mega-church for the Alliance in the DRC.

GABON

• An end to the financial crisis affecting the National Board of Evangelization and Mission. Pray also for the development and autonomy of the mission fields.
• The administrative recognition of the missionary fields of the national churches. Pray also for the missionaries and their perseverance in the work in Gabon and throughout Africa.
• The form and the holding of big national meetings and particularly the synod for the renewal of the national office scheduled for the end of the synod year 2020-2021.
• Humility and wisdom for those in power managing COVID-19 with all its health and economic consequences. Pray also for the right choice of vaccine solutions.
• That God will help the people and restrain them from all forms of provocation and violence. They have been suffering economically because of the prolonged curfew and the closure of certain businesses.

GUINEA

• The leadership of our C&MA Guinea Mission and its visitation and encouragement program for transcultural missionaries. It is taking place March 15-25.
• The National Assembly of the C&MA of Guinea (April 7-10 in Kankan). Pray for wisdom and humility in debates and decision-making.
• The Alliance Women’s Association postponed its national conference, which would have happened in February. They are considering the possibility of holding it in April. Pray for good decision-making by the women’s office and the National Executive Committee.
• The mission’s department of the Alliance of Guinea is studying certain regions where there is still a lack of a Christian presence. They would like to send new missionaries to these regions. Pray for God’s guidance and wisdom in this effort.

3) AWF NORTH AMERICA REGION

UNITED STATES

Our International Workers (IWs) from the U.S. Alliance ask us to pray for:

• Senegal, West Africa. While things are calming over the last day or two, political demonstrations have turned violent. Pray for protection over our workers, peace of mind for their children, and that God will continue to bring peace to this situation. This is also a great opportunity to bring people to Christ.
• Our IWs as they handle their work and the stress of COVID-19. While things seem to be lifting in the U.S. and some countries overseas, there is still much upheaval and unknown. It is difficult to be in a foreign country with such a difficult disease controlling everyday life.

C&MA National Office:

• Those at the National Office in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Staff are selling their homes and starting the relocation process. Quite a few families will be moving this spring and summer.
• The transition of relocation space as we’re in the process of selling our building in Colorado Springs. There are lots of details to cover with spacing issues for work once we have to move out of the building.
• Our former National Office employee Mark who is in the ICU after having triple bypass surgery. This was sudden and serious. Pray for his wife, Dian, as she tries to be strong through this ordeal.

March 10, 2021

AWF CLA (LATIN AMERICA) REGION

Please pray for:

ARGENTINA

• The development of the ministry of the churches in the face of the limitations required by the COVID-19 protocols.
• Wisdom of the pastoral body in these complex times.
• The advance of the vaccination plan in the face of the threat of a second wave of COVID-19. May the vaccine reach the right people and without political corruption.
• Wisdom for the government and leaders in the face of the difficult and tense political and social situation in our country.

BOLIVIA

• The fulfillment of the Great Commission in the Alliance of Bolivia. May the churches be faithful to the word of God and dedicated to the edification of our members. May we train members, leaders and servants with an evangelistic vocation and cross-cultural missions.
• The biblical-theological training of new leaders and pastors in Bolivia through the new leadership in their local churches. For the training we have a cooperation agreement with the seminary of our sister Alliance church in Peru.
• The health care and financial needs of the pastors and church members during the COVID-19 pandemic.

BRAZIL

• The return of our missionary family in Thailand in March. Pray for the financial and emotional matters involving this return.
• The Albuquerque family, who leave for Portugal in the middle of the year. Pray that all documentation and governmental issues will be resolved. Pray also for their necessary financial support.
• The A.W. Tozer Theological Seminary in Sao Paulo. May God bring in new students and may we adapt to the virtual classroom system. Pray for the financial resources necessary for the seminary.
• The Church Planting Department (Missional Focus). Pray for the planters’ marriages and their families, and for the discipleship taking place.

CUBA

• An end to the pandemic in Cuba so that the Alliance can carry out its church programs.
• The spiritual strengthening of the Cuban church.
• Wisdom for the board of directors to carry out the program of healthy and multiplying churches.

ECUADOR

• Wisdom and strength for Rev. David Muthre, who has been re-elected president of the national church for a new two-year term. We thank the Lord for the successful meeting of the National Assembly of the C&MA of Ecuador, February 19, 20 and 27.
• The health and support of pastors, missionaries and leaders in general of the Alliance of Ecuador who are infected with the coronavirus.
• The outreach activities the churches of the Alliance of Ecuador. May many find salvation in Jesus Christ.
• The presidential elections of Ecuador (the second electoral round) on April 11.

PERU

• A spiritual awakening in the church in Peru. It is prompting us to continue taking the Lord’s truth throughout our country.
• The next presidential and congressional elections in our country on April 11. May the Lord give us wisdom and guide the Peruvian people to elect upright rulers, who truly seek the well-being of the country.

VENEZUELA

• The national Alliance church in Venezuela and our pastoral body. May God give us wisdom and everything we need to continue guiding and caring for each member. May the Lord grant his church the tools to disciple, evangelize and preach his word at all times.
• God’s intervention in Venezuela where ideologies contrary to Scripture are affecting lives and families. May God pour out his grace, mercy, salvation, justice and judgment.
• God to guide each disciple to fulfill his purpose in their lives. May they be an instrument of blessing and influence for their families, communities and country.
• Protection, provision and blessing for all Venezuelan migrants. May the Lord sustain, guard and provide the necessary resources to every family in our country.

March 3, 2021

1) AWF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Please pray for:

• The health of Rev. Brem Frentz, secretary of the AWF Executive Committee and vice president of Venture (C&MA Canada), who was diagnosed last week with an aggressive form of cancer. Pray for God’s intervention and the complete healing of our beloved brother.
• Spiritual discernment and wisdom for the AWF Execute Committee. Pray for the decisions to be made on its meeting March 5, especially concerning the AWF Quadrennial Convocation.

2) AWF NORTH AMERICA REGION

Please pray for:

CANADA

• Our nation and churches as we anticipate Easter during the Lenten season. Pray that people would grow in their relationship with Christ as they prepare to celebrate that he is risen.
• Our South Asia project. Pray that our partnerships will be strengthened and that more people will be eager to learn about Jesus.
• Efforts of Defend Dignity which seeks to bring an end to sexual exploitation in Canada. They are the designated support for English-speaking Canadian victims of Pornhub. Pray for healing for victims of sexual exploitation.
• The health of our workers who are all over the world. Pray that they would be protected from COVID-19 and that they would be able to continue spreading the gospel.
• Wisdom for New Ventures engaging with welcoming new Canadians and serving vulnerable people groups in Canada. Pray also for growth and collaboration for ministry in the region of Northern Ontario.
• Our National Ministry Center team as we move into our new office in Toronto.

UNITED STATES

• Some Alliance churches in Africa are in areas where people practice traditional religions. This is the time of year when sacrifices are demanded and Christians are threatened if they refuse to participate. Pray that local pastors will have wisdom to encourage church members and be people of influence in their villages even among those who practice other religions.
• Amadou is a young man who suffers from muscular dystrophy. Hospital staff are planning to send him home to his family. Pray that his faith and passion for the Good News will be a witness in his village, which has no gospel presence.
• Intercede for the children of Alliance workers in Indonesia—specifically for their safety and early commitment to the Lord.
• A migrant church plant is seeking ways to have greater impact on the migrant population in their city. Pray for wisdom, empowerment, and resources. Ask God to increase the believers’ influence and guide their efforts according to his plan.
• An Alliance worker couple in Asia writes: “Please continue to pray for our mother church as they pursue buying land and a building.” Ask God to lead the congregation to the right place. “As with many churches around the world, their local giving has taken a hit with the COVID pandemic, but they are trusting God for his provision. We, and they, are very thankful for all the gifts that have come in from overseas for their building program.”
• The U.S. C&MA’s National Office in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is looking ahead to relocation to Columbus, Ohio. Some staff have already sold their homes and will move to Ohio in the spring. Others will move this summer. Please pray for the many details that need to come together not only for individual families but also for the sale of the existing property.

3) AWF EMERALD (EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST) REGION

Please pray for:

EMERALD REGIONAL TRAINING

• The Alliance DNA webinar in Arabic on March 6 (5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Palestine Standard Time), organized by the EMERALD Region.
• Preparations of Dr. Jack Sara and Amer Fakhoury for leading and teaching the webinar.
• All the Arabic Alliance churches in the Middle East and in Europe to be able to attend.
• The technology and internet connections to work well on the day.