Daily Prayer Points

Thank God with Andrew and Margaret Newman for recent time with Margie’s older brother and sister-in-law. Pray for safe travel and good connections with two of their sons (and their beloveds) in November. Praise God with Ryan and Lynne Verghese for a recent church festival. Pray that through this Jesus would be honoured, and people across Praslin would come to serve him as Lord. Pray with Adam and Avril Friend that God would provide for and protect them during their current move to Toliara. 

Thank God with M for the kindness of people in her community in times of personal difficulty. Pray with Anna Radkovic for the physical protection of her team in sometimes hazardous situations. Pray with Anthony and Trudi Elyard for progress in language and friendship. Pray with Co-Mission Partners Anwar Berhe and Tsigereda Atankir for the gospel perseverance of the 800 new and continuing students in their studies at the Evangelical Theological College, Addis Ababa. 

Thank God with Malcolm and Ainsley Purdey for their children’s friends. Pray that the Purdey children would continue to enjoy church and school. Pray with Chris and Stef Overhall for God’s continued strengthening and blessing on Alan, the pastor of their church. Thank God with Frances Cook for the privilege of serving God’s people in Chile. Pray as she now settles into a far less mobile life in country SA. Pray with Co-Mission Partner (CoMP) Álex (and Karina) Córdova Morales that Karina may find employment, and that this job will allow her to fully continue her service in the children’s ministry at their local church. Thank God with CoMPs Andrés and Annika Ruiz Caro for the students now studying at CEP, and pray that they may grow in knowledge and wisdom. Give thanks with Adrian and Anita Lovell for a pastoral visit with Chris and Jeni from CMS-Australia. Pray they’d have fruitful discussions together over the next two days. 

Pray with Martin and Julie Field for wisdom as they chat with prospective Año Puente students for 2025 as well as continuing to teach current students. Pray with Amy Stephens that God might use her counselling training to open further possibilities for speaking the gospel. Pray with Peter and Terry Blowes for continuing fruit from the evangelistic push on campus during September. Pray too for student leaders to follow through well on plans from a recent retreat. Thank God with Pedro and Joy Oliveira Woolmer for spring, and the social opportunities the warmer weather brings. Pray that they would make the most of opportunities to connect with friends and neighbours, and for energy and good teamwork as a family to do so. Pray with Nick and Kysha Davies for the preaching training conference that Nick is attending as a participant, that he might learn from the speakers and other attendees. Pray with Co-Mission Partners Bryan and Sarah Haro Leon for Bryan as he prepares a new class on homiletics. Pray for more mums to come to Sarah’s Bible study. 

Thank God with Matt and Ellen Tyler that they are on their ‘village stay’ after many changes. Pray as they continue to learn language and are stretched physically, mentally and emotionally, that they will be humble learners and faithful witnesses of the gospel. Pray with Joel and Tiffanie Atwood that God will be at work in E, J, and P as they complete their final year theological project at Talua under Joel’s supervision. Pray with Keith and Marion Birchley in their final month in Port Moresby: that they will say goodbyes well, mend relationships and complete logistical tasks without too many problems. Pray with David Pettett as final year students have submitted their exit theses and second year students submit their thesis proposals: that these students may give a good account of what they have faithfully learnt. Pray with Bill and Linda Colyer that they will find and take up gospel opportunities each day. 

Pray with Ian and Jenny Wood for students in final teaching blocks of the year: that they’d be able to make it to Nungalinya College, and have enough of a break from their responsibilities at home to focus. Pray too for the college as it deals with a changeover of principals. Pray with Derek and Rosemary Snibson for Aboriginal churches and leaders to be strengthened as agents of reconciliation and healing as they share the gospel, amidst their weariness from the sadness of endless funerals and grieving. Give thanks with Simon and Claire Koefoed for the opportunity to undertake St Andrew’s Hall intensive training in October. Pray for Claire, continuing online study units at Ridley College, and for Simon as he travels for ‘Yarning’ (remote community leadership support). Pray with Co-Mission Partners James (and Miriam) Woods, Marlene Andrews and Mandy Manggurra for continued joy and courage in speaking the gospel. 

Thank God with Chris and Karen Webb for the churches in the Kimberley towns of Derby and Fitzroy Crossing. Pray that Derby Peoples Church and Junjuwa Peoples Church will continue to proclaim the gospel and love the people in their towns. Pray with Matt and Lisa Pearson for continued boldness in taking up opportunities for gospel conversation. Pray with Josh and Steph Mackenzie as they prepare for Home Assignment; particularly for conversations they need to have with friends in Numbulwar about leaving location for seven months. Thank God with Geoff and Hannah Harper for the cohort of Yolngu students at Nungalinya College training in translation. Pray for Hannah as she teaches them. Pray with Samuel and Bec Gorfine for opportunities to share Jesus with friends and family while on Home Assignment—especially for opportunities with ‘P’. Pray with Maggie Crewes as she completes final link church visits and prepares to head north next month: for good farewells and peace as she prepares for this next NT chapter. 

SAH: Thank God for a time of being able to prepare and run ‘SAH intensives’ aimed at church and ministry leaders from around Australia. Praise God for the many benefits that have flowed on as a result. 

Mentac: Give thanks for D, finishing Mentac in December, and pray for his preparations to study at Bible college. Pray too for blessing on a trip D is taking with others to visit Mentac graduates in two Middle Eastern countries.  

Across Cultures: Pray for the final Hub evenings for this year’s program to be times of growth in gospel mindset and commitment to serving God in cross-cultural settings. 

Pray with D and T that D would be able to meet regularly, for a period, with a long-term friend who seems open to hearing more about Jesus. Thank God with L for gospel opportunities and pray that she may be bold to take them. Thank God with Sam and Shan-Shan Chrisp for Shan-Shan’s friend E, who has decided to follow Jesus. Give thanks with Lachlan and Candy Grice that they are expecting another baby early next year, and pray for good health for Candy and the little one. 

Give thanks with Kellie Nicholas for encouraging times at two recent camps, ‘MTS Recruit’ and ‘MMM Central’. Thank God with Chenny Thie for recent refreshing times during the KGK Japan national staff conference. Thank God with Elle Bryce for the blessing of her parents’ visit this month. Thank God with Dene and Rachel Hughes for the visit of a team from a link church (Arundel Presbyterian) at the end of October, and pray for good communication and mutual encouragement. 

Pray with Matt and Bex Ooi that God will open doors, as they continue to try to make inroads into their community. Give thanks with Dave and Beck McIntyre for autumn events (like the school sports carnival and international food fair) that allow them to see their children at school and enjoy God’s creation together. Pray with Steven and Sandra Parsons that fears of a catastrophic earthquake (as warned by the government) will result in Japanese people finding Jesus. Pray with Adam and Helane Ramsay that their training with the ‘Samurai Project’ would bear fruit in kids’ ministry, and that the kids’ ministry network will continue to grow. Give thanks with Nathan and Maki Clapham that neighbours have come to their cafe ministry, and pray for growing relationships. 

Pray with Bruce and Libby Hayes that God would continue to raise up labourers for the harvest for the extension of his kingdom in Nepal. Pray with Co-Mission Partners (CoMPs) Sam and Sharmila Budhathoki for readjustment to life and ministry as they return to Nepal after a year in the UK. Pray with CoMPs Ashish Christian and Karuna Sharma for the good health of their children, and for Ashish to be faithful in his teaching in his theological seminary. Pray with CoMPs Jiwan and Binita for the health of Jiwan’s parents. Pray too for plans for the upcoming Himalayan outreach mission, that the gospel may go out unopposed. 

Pray with A for God’s grace and wisdom as she works on a significant payroll project for her school. Pray that this project might be a blessing, and be received well by all the staff. Thank God with M and K for cooler weather, and with it the return of energy. Pray that they will use this time wisely and well. Pray with E for boldness in taking up gospel opportunities. Pray with K (and A) for wisdom as they both start new roles in a local Bible training project. Pray with S and E for continued peace in God’s provision for them. 

Pray with R for R and other believers in Eurasia to love with a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith. Pray with J and P for a positive outcome for J’s visa application. Pray with J and S for wisdom in choosing a pathway to complete J’s Masters study, and in working out what that looks like. Thank God with S and D for the joy of parenthood, and for them working well as a team during deputation. 

Pray with J for a new group of women reading the Word together, that they would grow in faith and be equipped to share their faith with their community. Pray with S and M for energy and zeal as the family gets into new routines of school, language study and sharing Jesus. Pray with Dan and Marg that they will reflect compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience with family, neighbours, teammates, and the people Dan leads at school. Thank God with Gavin and Megan Rosser for church ministries started for a new year and for those serving; for their work produced by faith and labour prompted by love. Pray with Derk and Susan that the believers they teach will have courage to both speak and live out the gospel. Pray with L for the free clinic run every Wednesday for refugees from various parts of the Middle East. Pray for refugees struggling with family violence, rising food costs and inadequate employment. Pray with M for open doors to share the gospel with personal contacts. 

Thank God with B for the joy of seeing folk during her Home Assignment, and the encouragement of hearing many prayers. Pray with C that God would raise up more Arab male colleagues to work and minister in her ‘Dusty City’. Pray with J for new fruit as people hear God’s word and encounter Jesus. Pray for husbands and wives to come to faith together. Pray with M to get into a regular rhythm of meeting with friends to study the Bible, including R, and K and H. Thank God with W and S for clear evidence of God’s provision in the life of friends. Pray with S and P for joy and courage in sharing their faith. 

Thank God with Morgan and Olivia for blessed times on Home Assignment. Pray with Elizabeth for good opportunities at the young adults’ event this month to connect and share, and pray for wisdom as Elizabeth starts to lead in Arabic. Pray with John and Deb for several changes of location for their church services, that people will still be able to attend each Sunday. Thank God with Craig and Lisse for an encouraging kick-off to the ministry year after summer. Pray for ongoing training for those serving in kids’ and tweens ministry during Term 1. Thank God with Ray and Sandy for the many faithful members of their ministry team, including Emeli (who works in the office). 

NSW & ACT: Give thanks as the branch prepares for Summer School in 2025. Pray that many would sign up for a week of engaging with 1 Peter and growing hearts for mission. 

QNNSW: Pray for the upcoming Annual General Meeting, at which branch members will vote on revised Rules of Association. Ask for a united and seamless transition to a new Board to oversee branch governance. 

SANT: With many missionary movements in the next few months, pray that logistics would come together for missionaries departing, and for those starting Home Assignment. Pray too for Summer Conference 2025 as registrations open and the program develops. 

TAS: Pray for student minister ‘Y’ as she completes her second semester at Moore College and continues to gain ministry experience at FOCUS Church in Sydney. Pray also for good registration numbers for Summer Conference. 

VIC: Thank God for a generous response to the ‘Capital Campaign’ for missionary accommodation, and pray that this response will continue. 

WA: Pray that CMS WA would find ways of growing partnerships to meet a huge expense hike this financial year. 

Thank God with David and Cathie Sandifer for growing ministry opportunities through church, and more broadly. Pray with Co-Mission Partner Jotham Booker that the Munich church network meeting on 22 October would go well and, God willing, lead to a more solid network being formed early next year. Praise God with Klaus and Jude Hickel for their new congregation’s inauguration service, including a visit from Bishop Andrew Lines.  

Thank God with Simon and Jessica Cowell for new student leaders in Bari, Pescara, Foggia and Cosenza, and for Sam, a new ministry trainee. Pray with Co-Mission Partner (CoMP) Andrea (and Geanne) Becciolini as a new academic year starts, that God’s Word would bear much fruit in the life of the students who just attended the national training conference. Pray with Jason and Hannah Fairclough for continuing growth in trust between the GBU and local churches. Thank God with Gillian Law for the GBU student leaders training conference that has just finished. Pray that students will remember what they learned and put it into practice for the rest of the year. Pray with CoMPs Bostjan and Lidija Cifer for the new academic year starting in October, that students would grow in a deeper understanding of the gospel and that God would lead many new students to faith in Jesus. Pray with CoMP Manuel Ardolino for his health problems, that may God heal him totally and that his difficulties may not negatively impact his present ministry in Rome. 

Pray with Jim and Tanja French for MOCLAM students to ground themselves in the Bible, and for Jim and Tanja to have capacity and wisdom in teaching them. Give thanks with Lauren Raiter for the joy of having fellow missionaries visit, and for the great company during her first birthday abroad. Give thanks with Miriam Bradshaw for a Thursday women’s group and ask that they might gain a deeper understanding of the gospel. Thank God with Chris and Kristy Galea for a safe arrival in Malta, and for a good start to the new school year for their kids. Pray for good connection time with friends and for opportunities to minister to them. 

Pray with Karina Brabham for the GBU to maintain and develop good relationships with local churches in Poitiers for the sake of the gospel. Pray with Colin and Catherine Puffett for their church to grow this year, and for them to be faithful, humble and prayerful leaders. Pray with Josh and Susannah Apieczonek for wisdom in balancing time and priorities at church, GBU, and the new church plant. Pray with Gillian Akers for deeper understanding of how she might fit into her church’s activities, following her first training session with Perspectives. Pray with Emma Payne that she will daily have courage to take up gospel opportunities. Pray with Michael and Rani Grivas-Allison for a good transition for Alexi from creche to pre-school this Tuesday, and that God would work in this space to open new doors of friendship and new depths of understanding Belgian/Brussels culture. Thank God with Howard and Patricia Spencer for a positive start for the academic year. Pray that students would invite their friends to the GBU group so that they grow in their faith. Pray also that as winter approaches the Spencers will be protected from sickness. Pray with CoMP Léon Le (and Oliva) for strength: that in all circumstances (at home, with the children, with the GBU, at church), they may depend on God, and live in the likeness of Christ. 

Give thanks with Marty and Jenny Foord for new students and a good semester so far. Pray for efficiency and wisdom for Marty and the faculty to complete the accreditation process for the college. Thank God with Christopher and Julie Dean for sustaining them in their first term of service: for what they’ve learned, and for the relationships formed. Pray for a blessed time on Home Assignment. Pray with Chris and Grace Adams for a restful two week holiday—for family bonding and fun. Thank God with Malcolm and Leanne for the break they have been able to have. Pray that they will be able to refocus as they visit Panania, Roseville, and Sussex Inlet this month. Pray with Taulama Siuhengalu for wisdom and a good rhythm in managing his responsibilities at Hanoi Bible college. Pray with Co-Mission Partner T (and N) that members of their church might be faithful in attend gatherings and studying the Bible. 

Pray with Nick and Rebekah that they might prepare well for transitioning out of their current city. Pray with Rowan for the incoming new President and government: that they will serve the common good in a spirit of unselfishness, compassion, and fairness. Give thanks with Andrew Buchanan and Abi Tandiseru for many encouraging times with supporters. Pray that their holiday time this month will be refreshing. Thank God with Chris and Erin for the opportunities that they have to teach English. Pray that they would use these opportunities to point people to Jesus. 

Pray with Julie for wisdom and creativity in juggling coursework requirements and ministry opportunities. Pray with Jon and Deborah that God will provide, so that this month St Peters Church will be able to complete the purchase of the building they have been renting for ten years. Pray with Rebekah for local churches to grow in courage and humility as they show God’s love to their neighbours. Pray with Josh and Nici for motivation and perseverance in language learning. 

Pray with K as the language centre makes changes to improve effectiveness: that the diverse staff team would work wisely and lovingly together to reach locals and expats alike. Thank God with N for those who attend the free ‘Saturday English Club’ at her language centre. Pray that the stories that are told, and the relationships that grow, will bear eternal fruit. Thank God with J for opportunities to share of God’s grace during Home Assignment, and ask for travelling mercies. Pray with I that workers in her location would be protected from demonic forces. Pray too for a Muslim couple who have come to faith, that their whole family would also believe. Thank God with L and C that their family is feeling more settled in the face of many changes. 

Pray with Tim and Olivia Mulherin for the four new resident doctors who have just started working and training at MMC: for diligence, humility and commitment as they embark on this three year program. Praise God with Jeremy and Jill Horrocks that urgent staff vacancies at HOPE have been filled. Pray for Cambodia as the next three days are an annual religious holiday to pray to dead ancestors, that Christians might be strong in the Lord and willing to speak the truth in love. Pray with Maurice and Amanda Jacobson as Cambodia celebrates their festival of the dead—for God’s light to shine into places of darkness. 

Thank God for the many partners that CMS works with around the world. Pray for continued good relationships with the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students. 

Pray with Daniel and Olivia Webster that the training course Olivia is running this month would enable local physiotherapists to feel confident in their skills in prolapse treatment. Thank God with Kylie Zietsch for time away with the Johannesburg Bible College staff to plan, prepare and have fun. Pray for international students Hope, Avaline, Esther and Gloria, that they would grow in the Word and in their teaching. Pray with Nathan and Diane Lovell for the George Whitefield College students as they enter term four. Pray that students hoping to graduate would gain new information and skills to equip them for a lifetime of ministry. Pray with Mike and Karen Roe for the family as they arrive in Australia and start their final Home Assignment. Pray with Co-Mission Partner Thulisile (and Thato) Mabe for energy and joy in parenting. Pray for co-worker Busi in Soweto Campus, teaching biblical counselling, ‘Women Serving Christ’ and ‘Spiritual Formation’ classes. Pray for co-worker Andries as he leads the team in Soweto–for wisdom, grace and joy as he serves.