Outreach Prayer Guide
All those who believe and trust in Jesus have been sent by God to be ambassadors for God’s Kingdom (John 20:21 & 2 Corinthians 5:20). Some of us are simply sent further to different countries of the world and need supporters to help fulfill the call from God to be a minister of the Gospel of Christ into the world. Please join us in supporting our Local and Global Outreach ministries and missionaries through prayer.
Pray with us for our Outreach Ministries, second Sunday, after 2nd service, 12:10-1pm, Room 158.
December 2024
Dr. Beryl - Serving in Asia
Praise God for the many opportunities Beryl has had this year to share with the world about the health and anti-trafficking work in country. Pray that those who have heard would be generous in prayer and financial support.
Pray for J. who is participating in a PhD program at University of Texas. Pray that the family would find good ways to connect while J. is away from home studying.
Praise God for the good growth and health of J. and Beryl’s three sons (ages 12, 9 and 9). Pray that they would do well in school, would make good friends, and would love Jesus more every day.
Cambodia Outreach (Kathi Ferris, Volunteer Country Director)
The older children from our Asia's Hope home have been visiting local villages on the weekends, spending time with both adults and children, sharing the Gospel and the love of Jesus. Please pray that God would empower them and direct their steps as they reach out with confidence. Pray that God would work in the hearts of the villagers and that He would grow new believers who will open their hearts to Christ's love. Pray also for the staff of Asia's Hope as they continue to provide a loving, caring home for these rescued children, raising them to become faithful followers of Jesus.
Week 1
J and M D’Souza - Serving in Asia
Praise God that M. has good health. Pray for her healing from some recent falls, but thank God that overall, she is doing very well.
Pray for extra protection for J. and M. as the persecution against Christians in Asia gets worse every day. J. has to contend with massive challenges. Pray for his strength, stamina, and wisdom.
Pray for the D’Souza’s as they will take some much-needed time off over the Christmas and New Year holidays. Pray that they would get rest and refreshment vacationing with their entire family.
Akron Internationals Outreach (David John, Volunteer Akron Internationals Leader)
A few students are opening up about spirituality, pray that the Holy Spirit will continue to lead them in greater understanding.
Strength for the newer volunteers as they are given more opportunities for involvement to be able to get comfortable and use their God given gifts.
Mozambique Outreach (Michael Boso, Volunteer Country Director)
Please pray for the churches in Gaza that were built through Chapel support as they reach their region for Christ.
Pray for the new church’s being established in Mohambe and Matola construction is underway.
Pray for our discipleship groups that meet with Isabella and Carlita.
Pray for the teams that are going in summer of 2025.
Week 2
Fastbreak — Local Sports Outreach
That God would bring out the players He wants who would be open to the Gospel.
That God would prepare our coaches as they share the Gospel with their players.
That God would protect our players from injury.
Pastor M. Dang - Serving in the USA and Vietnam
Please pray for the Children's Christmas outreaches in December at many churches in Vietnam. Our Spiritual Light Ministries supports many churches in Vietnam to organize Evangelistic outreaches to the children. Last year a lot of children gave their lives to the Lord through these outreaches. Please pray that many unbelieved children will attend these outreaches, and many children will give their lives to the Lord. Please also pray for a large outdoor Evangelistic Outreach for the Vietnamese in Ha-Noi City on December 14th. We expect many thousand people will be attending. Please pray for the Gospel message be clearly presented and many unbelievers will give their lives to the Lord.
Week 3
Stephen and Carolyn Crockett - Serving in Asia Pacific
We are thankful for a great experience volunteer teaching up at the Ethnos Canada missions training center for the month of October.
We’re thankful for the medical help we were able to get in Ohio.
Pray for the Moi church as they learn to stand on their own while we transition to a more itinerant status with them.
Pray for Stephen’s solid upcoming months of helping other translation teams around Indonesia.
Pray for Carolyn as she prepares for teaching literacy principles to Indonesian trainers who are preparing locals for cross cultural ministries within their own country.
Pray for a continued heart of growth and love for the Lord and others around us.
Nancy Ware (Missionary serving with WorldVenture in refugee outreach in North Akron)
Ask God to work in the hearts of refugees during the Christmas season. Ask God to draw Moussa, Angela, Moo, Par and Mu to Himself. Thank God for our cookie times.
Urban Ministries (Lisa Marshall, Director of Urban Ministry)
Pray for many opportunities to share the gospel this month. December 7th at Haven of Rest we have the opportunity to share with over 100 adults and children as they receive Christmas help. The Angel Tree party is on December 14th. We have around 100 who will attend our annual Christmas party and will hear the gospel as we celebrate the birthday of our Savior.