Pray for Warwick & Natalie Short…

Warwick & Natalie Short [Hudson, Sahara, Japheth, Annie-Mae] (VIC) AUSTRALIA
Give thanks for the Equip Service Assist (ESA) teen canoe camp in January, and the church missions conference in February. Pray that God will keep working in the lives of those that we spent time with. Pray for the coming Wimmera Easter Convention – we will be leading the Young Adults camp.

Pray for Brendan (& Virginia) Short…

Brendan (& Virginia) Short [Esther, Xavier, Samuel, Thomas] (VIC) AUSTRALIA
Brendan & Virginia give thanks for the five families on Home Assignment in Victoria. Pray that they will each be refreshed and well prepared for their next term of service. Pray also for the VIC/TAS staff and volunteer teams as they serve our workers and their sending churches and prepare new workers for His harvest field.

Pray for Bea Wickham (WA) AUSTRALIA….

Bea Wickham (WA) AUSTRALIA.
Please pray for me as I continue to mentor those interested in joining the mission field but not yet sure where, what or when. Perth has proved to be a ripe harvest field with many people to connect with. Also pray for my replacement in May as I prepare to rejoin the mission field myself.

Pray for Doreen Thomas AUSTRALIA…

Doreen Thomas AUSTRALIA
Please pray for the course I am taking at Brisbane School of Theology on Pastoral Skills and Methods. This course is one of many I will be auditing over the next few years. Pray it will not only be useful for ministry but also personally fulfilling.

Pray for Jay & Robyn [Sarah,…

Jay & Robyn [Sarah, Joshua, Aleah] (QLD) AUSTRALIA.
Please pray for our English classes and volunteers as we are in the first term of the year. Please pray that the Lord would continue to grow this ministry and make Himself known through the Bible classes. Pray that the Lord would raise new workers for cross-cultural mission work throughout the year.

Pray for Susan Strong AUSTRALIA Pray…

Susan Strong AUSTRALIA
Pray for a new member care program that is being put in place to help prepare our people better for the mission field. Pray we use it wisely and that it would be an encouragement and blessing to those who learn it. Pray for wisdom as we work out how to roll it out for all our mission workers.

Pray for Stanley AUSTRALIA Pray for…

Stanley AUSTRALIA
Pray for Stanley as he continues to try and form new SIM prayer groups. Give thanks for the Avoca Beach Prayer Group that has started a few months back. Give thanks for His goodness to our family.

Pray for Wayne & Helen Mayhew…

Wayne & Helen Mayhew [Caleb, Evie, Benjamin, Asher] (NSW) AUSTRALIA
Give thanks for ongoing partnership at Bible Colleges in Sydney to engage with students considering serving in least reached communities now and into the future. Pray that God would continue to raise up more workers for the Harvest.

Pray for Brett & Kathy Flippence…

Brett & Kathy Flippence (NSW) AUSTRALIA
Please pray for all the details to come together as we launch registrations for ReachOut at the end of March. (I am on two sub-committees this year, with plenty to do.) Please pray for my travels and many speaking engagements in April and May.

Pray for Malcolm & Jenny Watts…

Malcolm & Jenny Watts AUSTRALIA

We give thanks to God for the opportunity for entity leaders from around the SIM world to gather together last month in person. Pray for the planning of speaking events and for good management of travel during this new year. Praise the Lord for our board meeting and AGM last week and ask for prayer as this dedicated group of people govern SIM Australia. Please pray for Jenny, Erinn and Alicia as they continue in work and study. Pray for a growth group at church, which has had a change in members from last year, that we would grow together in God’s word.

Pray for Malcolm & Jenny Watts…

Malcolm & Jenny Watts AUSTRALIA
We give thanks to God for the opportunity for entity leaders from around the SIM world to gather together last month in person. Pray for the planning of speaking events and for good management of travel during this new year. Praise the Lord for our board meeting and AGM last week and ask for prayer as this dedicated group of people govern SIM Australia. Please pray for Jenny, Erinn and Alicia as they continue in work and study. Pray for a growth group at church, which has had a change in members from last year, that we would grow together in God’s word.

Pray for David & Michelle Fauchon…

David & Michelle Fauchon [Jai] (NSW/ACT) AUSTRALIA
Praise God for his provision of the growing NSW/ACT Mobilisation team. Pray for continued transitions and orientation. Pray for the team as they meet with new enquirers as we begin the journey with them. Praise God for the preaching workshop at the beginning of March as an opportunity for professional development within the team.

Pray for Brian (& Jen) [Adelaide,…

Brian (& Jen) [Adelaide, Matilda] AUSTRALIA
Praise God for the many ministry initiatives that are making a difference in communities around the world through SIM Australia project and SIMaid project support. Pray for a project in South Asia ministering in five majority religion poor communities – for discipling opportunities and for ongoing favour from local authorities.

Pray for Frances Early (SA)…

Frances Early (SA) AUSTRALIA
Thank God for new mission enquiries from across SA/WA/NT. Please continue to pray for wisdom to walk with people well and developing further church and mission relationships. Pray also for our SA/WA/NT workers preparing to leave for the field in the next six months.

Pray for Steve & Terry Early…

Steve & Terry Early AUSTRALIA
Please pray for the development of mission worker training in collaboration with Missions Interlink. Thank God for the partnership with Prepare the Way and their helpful support in mobilising people and churches for global missions.

Pray for David & Lynne Hammer (PNG)…

David & Lynne Hammer (PNG) AUSTRALIA
Praise God for the improvement in Nancy’s health since moving back to Nagaland. Praise God Paul and Nimbine had a profitable time in PNG. Pray for Patricia K. as she plans to do further studies during 2025. Pray for SIM and its future involvement in PNG. Continue to pray for a mobiliser for PNG.

Pray for Cathy (Southeast Asia)…

Cathy (Southeast Asia) SPECIAL MINISTRIES
Praise God for the provision of solar system in our school, new mission enquirers and applicants. Please pray that their church will be supportive of them as they raise support, wisdom, discernment and guidance as I journey with them and smooth preparation for the Mobilisation Mission conference this quarter. Pray also for guidance, good health and protection for Ruthie.

Pray for Ray Morris (Retirees, USA)…

Ray Morris (Retirees, USA) SPECIAL MINISTRIES TO LATINOS.
Praise the Lord for continued requests to minister in different areas in the Spanish speaking world. Pray for the contacts from Chile and Peru working with many to deepen their lives in Christ through the Word of God. Pray also for the short period of ministry during April and May in Australia and New Zealand.

Pray for Julie L (Asia) SPECIAL…

Julie L (Asia) SPECIAL MINISTRIES
I am thankful for good responses to Christmas programmes and outreaches in
December and the successful completion of a disaster response. Pray for migrant worker fellowships, advocacy, combined women’s programmes this month. Pray for female drug and alcohol rehab clients to overcome addiction, learn new skills and develop improved relationships with their friends and families

Pray for Ruth Perkins (Australia /…

Ruth Perkins (Australia / West Africa) SPECIAL MINISTRIES
God willing, Ruth should have visited Africa in February. Thank God for this opportunity to return. Pray for those she reconnected with, that they will be encouraged to continue what God has given them to do. Pray also for a planned trip to visit some supporters and friends in Victoria in April.

Pray for Daniel & Jeanie Ough…

Daniel & Jeanie Ough (Australia) SPECIAL MINISTRIES
We are thankful for the blessing of time with our family and church as we take a break from overseas ministry and spend the first half of 2025 at home. Please pray that we can achieve our plan to return to Jerusalem in September to serve as guides at the Garden for three months.

Pray for Andrew & Tanya [& Family]…

Andrew & Tanya [& Family] (Australia/Africa) SPECIAL MINISTRIES
Pray for the team managing the Foundations for Farming project. Continue to pray that financial support will be sufficient to enable them to teach twenty courses this year. Please pray that we continue to adjust to life back here in Australia.

Pray for Phillip & Diane Marshall…

Phillip & Diane Marshall (Australia) SPECIAL MINISTRIES
Today our Global Leader Development in-person event concludes, halfway through our 2-year mentoring with Phil (Bible translation) & Carolyn (medical work). What a privilege it is to walk with them and their family on their ministry! Pray for them in the coming 12 months, that they might experience God’s blessing personally and in their leadership roles with SIM.

Pray for Mike & Jacky Hammond…

Mike & Jacky Hammond (Australia / Southern Africa) SPECIAL MINISTRIES
Thank God for the SIM Australia Board and their commitment to good governance. Pray for the board meeting in mid-March and the AGM. Pray for For Freedom – for a good, well-attended, learning forum about trauma in March and for wisdom as we discuss potential partnerships to use ‘Traffickwise’ trainings in Southern Africa.

Pray for Andrew (& Naomi) Jones…

Andrew (& Naomi) Jones [Noah, Hudson, Mali, Reuben] (Australia) SPECIAL MINISTRIES Pray for Farm Fresh Harvest, our Zimbabwe Business as Mission (BAM) business. Pray for wisdom for our four staff and the board as we manage the first harvest and as we begin trading. Pray that the community will be blessed and that the name of Christ will be at the forefront of all that we do.

Pray for Omar (& Kay) Djoeandy…

Omar (& Kay) Djoeandy (Australia) SPECIAL MINISTRIES
Praise God that Redefining Success According to Jesus has been published in Chinese. Pray for many to read it, connect with Jesus, and experience His transformation. Pray for Omar and the team of assistant writers and test readers condensing his book, as well as a publisher and translation teams in 8 other languages.

Pray for Pauline (Australia /…

Pauline (Australia / Africa) SPECIAL MINISTRIES
After giving workshops in two different countries on the way, Pauline has been participating in a global gathering for the International Council for Evangelical Theological Education. Pray the Francophone African representatives, that were funded to come, will understand the sessions, make good contacts for future collaboration and will be challenged to new heights in theological education after their time there.

Pray for John & Karine Woldhuis…

John & Karine Woldhuis [Evangeline, Mattias, Annalise] (Australia) INTERNATIONAL
Give thanks for trainings and connections made during a recent ministry trip to Asia. We are supporting a project in communities facing multiple instances of exploitation and trafficking risks. Pray for God’s Good News to be received with joy in these communities. Pray for expanding opportunities to support ministries focused on working with vulnerable communities as trafficking prevention responses are integrated.

Pray for Peter B (Australia /…

Peter B (Australia / Nigeria) SPECIAL MINISTRIES
Peter gives thanks for travel mercies for safe arrival early March. Pray that he will settle in well and be useful with the provision of support services for field mission workers. Please intercede for ministries reaching out to northern parts of Nigeria that the curious may hear about the living hope we have about the risen Jesus.

Pray for Morgan & Anna Powell…

Morgan & Anna Powell [Anika, Lila] (Australia) INTERNATIONAL
We are thankful to be mentors in Leader Development. Please pray for us as our cohort meets together – that it would be a great time of fellowship, learning and growing together. Please pray that the necessary visas for those who need them will arrive on time and for safe travels.

Pray for Stephanie (& Kym) Schwarz…

Stephanie (& Kym) Schwarz [Carina, Lucy, Eleanor] (Australia) INTERNATIONAL
Praise God for the opportunity to deliver Peacewise training in person (Asia) this month. Pray for God’s work in this event to bring about His peace for those who attend, and beyond as they display God’s kingdom in their communities.

Pray for Edwin (& Diane) Porter…

Edwin (& Diane) Porter (Australia) INTERNATIONAL
Continue to pray as we implement new financial software in SIM offices internationally. The aim is to have ten additional offices on the software. I continue to lead the global internal audit function. Please pray for good time management.

Pray for Sandy (& Wendy) (Australia)…

Sandy (& Wendy) (Australia) INTERNATIONAL
Please pray that the realigned security function within the larger personnel portfolio is effective in meeting the needs of the global SIM community. Please pray for Sandy and Wendy that God will guide and direct their path through 2025 and beyond.

Pray for Phillip (& Janne) Andrew…

Phillip (& Janne) Andrew (Australia – ROYALL) INTERNATIONAL
Pray for a good outcome for SIM Nigeria as a new director and personnel coordinator take up their roles in the office. Continue to pray for the SIM medical team in-country as it undertakes outreach in the northeast of the country.

Pray for Jason (& Leng) Hazell…

Jason (& Leng) Hazell [Isaac] (Australia) INTERNATIONAL
Pray for wisdom as I continue to advocate for the safety of children on the mission field.

Pray for Mike & Kerry with Megan…

Mike & Kerry with Megan Fischer PERU
Please pray that we’ll be wise in continuing to adjust the way we organise the ‘Grupo Social’ (for people with disabilities and their families), so that it will be a blessing to many. Pray for Kerry as she befriends many Peruvian ladies.

Pray for Abby Penglase ECUADOR…

Abby Penglase ECUADOR
Please continue to pray for Abby as she reconnects with churches, family and friends during Home Assignment. Also pray for protection of the believers in Saraguro as they continue to lead ministries and share the good news of Jesus Christ.

Pray for Thomas & Joannah Crowe [&…

Thomas & Joannah Crowe [& Family] PERU
Please pray that God will guide us in what ministries we should pursue this year and what to move on from. Pray for our new project Abancay Interdenominational Ministry Centre. Pray as we raise funds to construct a facility for the local churches to use for camps, conferences, training and more. Pray that God will provide the land, the right relationships, finance and everything else which is needed for the multi-functional facility.

Pray for A & R [& Family] MIDDLE…

A & R [& Family] MIDDLE EAST
Give thanks for the opportunity for R to travel in February to spend time with our Middle East Board and with other leaders. Pray for our Spiritual Life Conference at the end of March for a time of refreshment and looking ahead together.

Pray for R & E [& Family] MIDDLE…

R & E [& Family] MIDDLE EAST
Thank you for your prayers. Pray that we would continue to know the language, to share the Good News. Thank God for the opportunities we have had already sharing with local people groups and that they would continue.

Pray for Colin & Jill Bakon SPAIN…

Colin & Jill Bakon SPAIN
Mal Watts is visiting us this week. Pray it will be a helpful time to see what ministries are happening in Spain and discuss where we might be able to mobilise more cross-cultural workers to serve here.

Pray for Ros Barnes HUNGARY Please…

Ros Barnes HUNGARY
Please pray for the preparation for significant events in Romania, Poland and Hungary in the coming weeks. Pray for meaningful connections with school leaders and teachers. Thank God for on-going opportunities to support the new teachers at the International Christian School of Budapest.

Pray for Jennie (Pascal) Girard…

Jennie (Pascal) Girard FRANCE
Pray for Jennie’s husband’s birthday. A time to reflect on the year past and the year to come. He’s retired, but active in our local church. Pray as Jennie continues in full-time ministry with multiple trips to support groups and to train for Trauma Healing while Pascal keeps the home fires burning. A busy couple of months.

Pray for Kira Bambrick CZECHIA Pray…

Kira Bambrick CZECHIA
Pray for Kira as she starts her first mission term in Czechia in January that she will commence her ministry well. Pray as she transitions and joins the SIM team serving in the country.

Pray for Matt & Alisa Tingle [Maya,…

Matt & Alisa Tingle [Maya, Lucy, Jemima] THAILAND
Pray that the birth team can establish good priorities and connections as they continue supporting mums and babies in the coming year. Pray for growth in our partnerships with local churches and for greater opportunity to connect with students on campus.

Pray for Walter Genuit & Andrea…

Walter Genuit & Andrea Flipse THAILAND
Please pray that we settle in well in Chiang Mai, and that our relationships with the SIM team, Grace School and Thai people will grow. Please pray for provision for a house, car, and other needs. Pray for energy and understanding as we start learning Thai and for wisdom and joy in living in this new culture.

Pray for Mark & Nyomie Meenks…

Mark & Nyomie Meenks [Esther, Jesse, Ashleigh and Caleb] THAILAND
We praise God for the new year and ask for prayers that we can submit to His plans for this year. We thank God that the school ministry has started up again – pray that the kids’ hearts will be changed to know Him. Please also pray for us as we prepare for Home Assignment in May.

Pray for Jacqui Croxon THAILAND I am…

Jacqui Croxon THAILAND
I am currently traveling for meetings of SIM’s International Board, followed by a four-day gathering of key leaders from across all of SIM’s entities. Pray for encouraging fellowship and meaningful discussions, and that I will have opportunities to engage well with leaders about ministry to vulnerable communities.

Pray for Jason & Maria SOUTHEAST…

Jason & Maria SOUTHEAST ASIA
Pray for us to settle in well on the field and to engage with the local church and community. Pray for good relationship building.

Pray for Tanya SOUTHEAST ASIA Please…

Tanya SOUTHEAST ASIA
Please pray that God will provide all the staff and students we need for the next school year starting in August 2025. Pray for my transition and time of Home Assignment in June and July.

Pray for Ben and Manje [& Family]…

Ben and Manje [& Family] CONTINENTAL ASIA
Next week, we finish our time in South Asia and begin our journey to Peru. Please pray that the kids will transition well and adjust to life in the new country, and for traveling mercies. Pray also that the contacts we’ve made in Continental and South Asia grow closer to the Lord and continue in their faith.

Pray for Josh & Shell [& Family]…

Josh & Shell [& Family] SOUTHEAST ASIA
Please pray as we transition from living and serving in Southeast Asia for 12 years to begin serving remotely from Australia. Praise God that two groups have made commitments to provide funding for some of the next phase of the water project in SE Asia. Please pray as we prepare to implement this project.

Pray for Joung & Tin ASIA Thank God…

Joung & Tin ASIA
Thank God for a fruitful few months since our return to our field – blessed relationship building during Spiritual Life Conference, a trauma healing course, a leader’s retreat, Christmas gatherings and visits to village churches. Pray for God’s guidance and timing in leading the team. Pray for raising more people to serve and lead.

Pray for Peter & Gennie ASIA We are…

Peter & Gennie ASIA
We are thankful for this time of Home Assignment. We had great family times over Christmas and enjoyed resting during January while being with friends and our home church again. Pray for fruitful times of ministry and encouragement as we share about our life & work in Asia during Feb/March.

Pray for Lisa A ASIA Please pray for…

Lisa A ASIA
Please pray for meaningful connections as I engage with youth in life skills training classes.

Pray for S & L [& Family] ASIA There…

S & L [& Family] ASIA
There seems to be a spiritual battle happening in our daughters’ lives now. Please pray that God’s truth would shine in their worlds. Recently we have been investing more time in team matters, which puts pressure on business things. Pray we would still see a steady increase in students at our English centre.

Pray for John & Fiona [& Family]…

John & Fiona [& Family] ASIA
This week John will be heading to Cyprus for a SIM Entity Leaders gathering for four days in late February. He will travel with one of his deputy leaders. Pray for a fruitful and encouraging time as they learn from other leaders across the mission. Pray that Fiona and the boys enjoy their week also.

Pray for Kumar & Dileeni ASIA Pray…

Kumar & Dileeni ASIA
Pray for Dileeni as she continues to help transition leadership in the counselling track and has a new recruit co-teaching along with another.

Pray for Martin & Lid Barley [&…

Martin & Lid Barley [& Family] Nigeria
Praise that the City Ministries’ building expansion is underway; pray for more funds for this project. Praise for successful prayer events at Spiritual Life Conference (January) and that an assistant teacher for the local Missionary Kid school starts in March. Pray for our previous Team Leaders as they have entered retirement.

Pray for Rob & D AFRICA Please pray…

Rob & D AFRICA
Please pray as we begin to take meetings and connect with people in Australia. We have a lot of travel coming up. Pray especially for our time at SMBC mid-February – that we could encourage people towards working in our country of service. Pray for God’s leading as we interact with folk and for presentations we give.

Pray for Emily & M [& Family]…

Emily & M [& Family] AFRICA
Please pray for unity in the local body in our country and specifically in our city. Pray that God would grow each member in love for one another, gifting them with patience and enabling them to extend forgiveness through His Spirit. Pray for those who come from unbelieving families to be a light to their family members.

Pray for Robin (Australia) WEST…

Robin (Australia) WEST AFRICA
Pray as I continue the translation of Psalms, for wisdom and skill in expressing poetry, finding words that suit various dialects as well as revising other books. Please remember the many people who have fled villages in West Africa, now living in make-shift camps near the capital city. Some people we know lost loved ones in attacks recently. Pray for God’s comfort and grace on them; love and practical help shown by believers; wisdom for leaders.

Pray for Elizabeth (France) WEST…

Elizabeth (France) WEST AFRICA
Praise God for the improved ability to understand what people are saying. Pray for continued understanding in my language learning. Pray that I will be able to keep learning French well and speak more fluently.

Pray for Ben & Antonia [& Family]…

Ben & Antonia [& Family] (France) WEST AFRICA
Praise God for a good start to the new year. Pray for the new temporary director at the school. Pray also for a permanent director and for more teachers. Pray for Ben’s French as he audits some Bible College classes.

Pray for Naomi WEST AFRICA Continue…

Naomi WEST AFRICA
Continue to pray for the Director of the Academy and the school leadership team for wisdom and guidance in the new year. We have a desperate, ongoing need for more teachers to come and join us so we can continue our ministry and support families of mission workers.

Pray for Matt WEST AFRICA Pray for…

Matt WEST AFRICA
Pray for wisdom for ministry leaders in West Africa, that suffering may be alleviated and for us as God’s people here, to show mercy and compassion.

Pray for Phil & Carol (VIC) WEST…

Phil & Carol (VIC) WEST AFRICA
Thank God students at the theological centre in West Africa are making good progress. Need perseverance as hot season approaches and spiritual discernment in relationships with community. Fasting month begins end of February. We would appreciate prayer for Phil this month as he undergoes 20 days of radiation therapy for prostate cancer, with a view to returning to West Africa late in 2025, God willing.

Pray for Corey & Amber [& Family]…

Corey & Amber [& Family] WEST AFRICA
Praise God that the new clinic is up and running, continue to pray for Corey and the guys as they continue to build and renovate the health centre. Continue to pray for our health and for safety as we work. Pray for the kids as they continue to homeschool this year.

Pray for David & Taryn [& Family]…

David & Taryn [& Family] WEST AFRICA
We thank God for safety in travel and good times of rest and (re)connecting with friends and family and for some new supporters to our team. Pray that we would be granted visas in time and for the Lord to help us with the transition back to the field: physically, emotionally and spiritually.

Pray for Anne-Sophie WEST AFRICA…

Anne-Sophie WEST AFRICA
Please pray for connections and reconnections during Home Assignment, that the time in Australia will be restful and fruitful.

Pray for Andy & Cathy [& Family]…

Andy & Cathy [& Family] WEST AFRICA
Please continue to uphold our SIM Hospital in your prayers as they navigate some complex administrative requirements, that the team would be able to meet these requests and for ongoing smooth functioning. Pray for the maternity staff and patients. Our second daughter commenced secondary school via distance education, pray for her transition.

Pray for Rowan & Bethany WEST AFRICA…

Rowan & Bethany WEST AFRICA
Continue to pray for a fruitful Home Assignment. May the Lord use our time here to promote his work in West Africa.

Pray for Janet WEST AFRICA Please…

Janet WEST AFRICA
Please pray for our country as paperwork requirements change and visas are hard to get. Pray for a good start to school and preparation for Home Assignment.

Pray for Peter & Joanne Ong…

Peter & Joanne Ong [Teaghan, Lucas, Micaiah] MALAWI
Give thanks for Pete and Jo’s wedding anniversary. Pray for the Lord to continue to bless their marriage. Pray for Teaghan who turns 18 this month and has exams. Pete travels for a SIM Entity Leaders gathering in February and will be visiting Thailand and Cambodia on the way back. Pray for safe travels and good meetings.

Pray for Ian & Theano Ratcliff…

Ian & Theano Ratcliff [Trinity, Oliver] KENYA
Pray that Theano will continue to build deep relationships with the nurses and staff of the Banda Health clinics.

Pray for Bethany WEST AFRICA I…

Bethany WEST AFRICA
I travel at the end of February for a SIM Entity leaders gathering and Global Leadership Development. Pray for the team in my absence. God willing, pray that a new family will join us in April, and maybe a short-term mission worker will too.

Pray for Robyn Green ETHIOPIA Term…

Robyn Green ETHIOPIA
Term three brings a Play, a Science Fair, a Cultural Night and an Art Show to our Primary department. Please pray that these grade-specific events will all be significant learning opportunities for our students, great times of community-building with families and memorable milestones – crucially important for third-culture kids.

Pray for Suzanne WEST AFRICA Praise…

Suzanne WEST AFRICA
Praise the Lord for our small multi-cultural team. Pray that we can communicate and work together well and that the love of Christ will shine through us. Please pray for the year three and four school students to whom I teach a Bible class – for understanding in French and for transformation by God’s word.

Pray for Pete & Kathryn [& Family]…

Pete & Kathryn [& Family] WEST AFRICA
Praise God for the precious visit from Kathryn’s parents. Pray for increasing joy & stability and to be more settled back on our field this new year. Thank God the kids are doing well. Pray for wisdom in ministry.

Pray for K.B. AFRICA Praise God for…

K.B. AFRICA
Praise God for this time of Home Assignment in Australia to rest, process, and reconnect with family, friends and partners in ministry. Pray for all in my host/field country who’ve been affected by severe flooding this past wet season and for refugees & other displaced people who continue to face many difficulties.

Pray for Stephen & R AFRICA Praise…

Stephen & R AFRICA
Praise God for the prevision of a property to allow our team to grow. Pray for wisdom and good progress in construction. Pray that we can bring real hope to refugees and to the poorest people here, with wisdom, grace and the right words to answer questions as our language skills & relationships deepen.

Pray for Neil & Sil WEST AFRICA Give…

Neil & Sil WEST AFRICA
Give thanks for a refreshing and precious time with family in Australia over January. Pray as the search continues for a new Director for our field, we would love to have someone in place by mid-2025. Pray for wisdom as we prioritise tasks and determine how best to support our diverse ministry teams.

Pray for Andrew & Sandra AFRICA…

Andrew & Sandra AFRICA
Praise God for his ongoing work with our trainees and others. Give thanks that the Highest Honour workshop/seminar was finally able to be videoed for wider reach. Pray with us during the busy final months for our trainees and for decisions & provisions associated with preparing for ministry relocation.

Pray for Lorenzo & Liliana* AFRICA…

Lorenzo & Liliana* AFRICA
Thank the Lord for a visit from a short-term team from Australia last month. They had a busy few weeks but made some good connections with the people here teaching health care and treating patients. Pray that the Lord will continue to work in the hearts of the team members as well as those they ministered to.

Pray for Vinh & Thy [& Family] (VIC)…

Vinh & Thy [& Family] (VIC) ACROSS
Pray for Vinh to continue to focus on his PhD studies online and for time management. Pray for Thy and for her discipleship of the women at church.

Pray for Petros* (Australia) ACROSS…

Petros* (Australia) ACROSS
Praise God for the growth of His church in my country of origin even in persecution and hardship. Pray for God’s protection over our church and provision of its needs. Pray as I continue to equip and develop brave, faithful & wise disciples this year. Pray for more financial supporters to support us and this ongoing ministry.

Pray for Nas (Australia) ACROSS…

Nas (Australia) ACROSS
Praise God for the online ministry and the opportunity to bring God’s words to those who do not have access to the Gospel. Pray that the truth of His Word will deeply impact and change many lives and that they will remain faithful to the Lord when they face persecution.

Pray for Edwin D (SA) ACROSS Pray…

Edwin D (SA) ACROSS
Pray for the hub groups in Adelaide as they meet in different parts of the city and be a witness to their neighbours.

Pray for Rees (NSW) ACROSS Pray as…

Rees (NSW) ACROSS
Pray as I continue my soccer ministry with refugees which started last year. Pray as we teach soccer skills as well as life skills and share the Gospel. Pray for our trauma healing ministry in the Sensory Garden that it will engage more in the community this year.

Pray for Alan (& Jaclyn) Millhouse…

Alan (& Jaclyn) Millhouse [Toby, Keira] (Australia) ACROSS
Pray for all the Across ministries starting back after the holiday break. Pray that the Across ministries will glorify God this year. Pray for Toby and Keira as they start the school year.

Pray for Rae (West Africa) PREPARING…

Rae (West Africa) PREPARING TO GO
Pray for Rae as she prepares to return to teach at a school for mission worker kids and nationals in West Africa. Pray as she reconnects with supporters and churches in this new season of ministry.

Pray for James & Samantha (Southeast…

James & Samantha (Southeast Asia) PREPARING TO GO
Praise God our family is united in our goals for the next year. Pray that we can rely on God’s strength as we focus our attention on God before all our tasks each day as life gets busy this year.

Pray for Pray for the Media &…

Pray for the Media & Communications Team: Jason (Media & Technology Director), Maggie (Creative Designer), Danielle (Writer), Michael (Partner Development/Fundraising).
Give thanks to God for His faithfulness in 2024! Pray as we continue to encourage and engage with more than 5000 prayer and financial supporters who are partnering with our mission workers and ministries & projects. Pray as we share stories to inspire & equip people on God’s mission in a changing world in 2025.

Pray for Rae

Pray for Rae as she prepares to return to teach at a school for mission worker kids and nationals in West Africa. Pray as she reconnects with supporters and churches in this new season of ministry.

Pray for Pray for the Finance and…

Pray for the Finance and Partner Relations (PR) Team: Graham (Finance and Corporate Services Director), Andrew (Systems Accountant), Joanne (Finance Officer), May (Accounts Officer), Rukshani (Partner Relations Coordinator), Kristie (PR Assistant), Andy (PR Assistant).
Praise the Lord for completing our external financial audit and providing the Finance and Partner Relations teams with knowledge and skills to provide good governance. Pray as we look at further system developments, that we will be guided by the Lord to a good outcome.

Pray for Jay & Robyn [Sarah, Joshua,…

Jay & Robyn [Sarah, Joshua, Aleah] (QLD) AUSTRALIA.
Please pray for Robyn as we get ready to launch the new year in ESL ministry. Pray that Jay would have opportunities to encourage local churches in mission. Pray for Sarah as she prepares for university. Pray also for Joshua and Aleah as they return to high school.

Pray for Ros Barnes HUNGARY It is…

Ros Barnes HUNGARY
It is winter, which is a quieter season for ministry. Pray for a restful break over new year and for a productive time of planning and preparing for the busy spring season to come.

Pray for Jacqui Croxon THAILAND…

Jacqui Croxon THAILAND
Praise God for the opportunity to pop home for Christmas. Pray for a restful and encouraging (although brief) time with family. Praise for opportunities Hope for Life Thailand had to share the Gospel message at a number of Christmas events. Pray as we discern ways to follow up with those who are seeking.

Pray for Joung & Tin ASIA Pray as we…

Joung & Tin ASIA
Pray as we spend time with the locals and bring comfort for them after the local flooding.
Give thanks for the Spiritual Life Conference for the team in early November that it was a fruitful and encouraging gathering. The topic for the conference was “Abide in Him.” Pray as we resettle back to life here that we will continue to seek joy in our Lord and abide in Him.

Pray for Peter & Gennie

ASIA
We are thankful to God for the great rest we have had at home in Dec/Jan. Pray for God’s provision to catch our support up to 100% and for great ministry with churches in Feb and March.

Pray for S & L [& Family] ASIA Pray…

S & L [& Family] ASIA
Pray for continual student growth at our English centre, both to help keep the business viable and for the opportunity to impact these students’ lives.

Pray for Kumar & Dileeni ASIA We…

Kumar & Dileeni ASIA
We praise God for sustaining us through 2024 and are humbled that He would use us in His Kingdom work. Please pray for us, as we take stock of the year that is past and look to 2025. Pray as we take a pause from ministry and discern His will for the year ahead.

Pray for Rob & D AFRICA Pray for…

Rob & D AFRICA
Pray for many opportunities to share about the work in North Africa during our Home Assignment December – April. We would love to mobilise some more people to serve in the country we are in. Pray for the Lord to be preparing people’s hearts for this country.

Pray for Matt WEST AFRICA

Matt WEST AFRICA
Pray for our annual conference in early January to be refreshing and community building. Pray as I help translating for it.

Pray for Janet WEST AFRICA Give…

Janet WEST AFRICA
Give thanks that we have two teachers. Pray that I can take up the opportunity to do two months of language study next year. Pray that we will teach well.

Pray for Suzanne WEST AFRICA…

Suzanne WEST AFRICA
Healthcare is complicated in this country. Please pray for the Lord’s wisdom and compassion when confronted with the needs of friends and neighbours. Pray for physical and spiritual protection over our team. Praise the Lord for a good start for the new school year and for the four schools that participated in October’s training day.

Pray for Robyn Green ETHIOPIA Praise…

Robyn Green ETHIOPIA
Praise God for the Christmas break and the kind friends who made it possible for me to accept an invitation to visit some recently departed friends/colleagues from the field in Finland. Pray for our upcoming Spiritual Emphasis Week for Secondary students, that the Gospel message would be clear and they would dedicate their lives to Jesus.

Pray for Bethany

Bethany WEST AFRICA
We are working towards having a new family join us from Nigeria. Pray for wisdom in knowing if this is God’s will. If it is, pray as we get ready to welcome new people to our team. Pray for the additional funding we need for our Luke 10:2 project to help with their support.

Pray for Stephen & R AFRICA Please…

Stephen & R AFRICA
Please pray we reconnect well with our community after two months of travel for conferences and supporting other teams with learning local languages. Pray for good opportunities to share the significance of Christmas with our neighbours. Pray also that our proposed food gift for the most destitute refugees would be well received.

Pray for Andrew & Sandra

We continue to praise the Lord for opportunities to share about the significance of honour and shame dynamics including helping other mission workers learn and practically apply it, sometimes into very challenging situations. Pray for energy and wisdom to finish the year well, especially as we prepare for a new year with many changes ahead.

Pray for K.B. AFRICA Pray for rest,…

K.B. AFRICA
Pray for rest, recovery and good times of connection with family, friends and supporters during my time away from my host country. Pray for refugees, internally displaced people and local communities in our host country who are struggling. Severe flooding has caused loss of life, homes, livestock and food supplies for the coming year.

Pray for Neil & Sil WEST AFRICA…

Neil & Sil WEST AFRICA
Give thanks for five new colleagues this year, all working among least reached people groups. Pray for someone to coordinate our next generation ministries. Pray for our partner church as they assume full responsibility for our radio ministry at the end of this month.

Pray for Vinh & Thy [& Family]…

Vinh & Thy [& Family] (VIC) ACROSS
Pray for our children to build friendships at school. Our youngest is trying very hard to make good friends at school. Pray for Vinh to continue to focus on his PhD studies online and for time management. Pray for Thy and for her discipleship of the women at church.

Pray for Angela (& U-Don) Ngiam…

Angela (& U-Don) Ngiam [Noah, Chloe] (NSW) ACROSS
Praise God for a great term 4 for Freedom to Flourish. All our programs and locations are well established and thriving. Please pray that God will send new refugee participants to our programs, as many have finished or moved on from needing our support as much as before. Pray for the team and partnerships with churches.

Pray for Rees (NSW) ACROSS Give…

Rees (NSW) ACROSS
Give thanks to God that we have started a soccer ministry for refugees. I am teaching soccer skills as well as life skills and sharing the Gospel. Pray that Freedom to Flourish’s Sensory Garden will be used by the community and that they will feel the peace of Jesus as they enter the garden.

Pray for James Z (SA) ACROSS…

James Z (SA) ACROSS
Continue to pray for the discipleship of the second generation amongst the Southeast Asian community. Pray for the Bible study and God’s leading in ministry.

Pray for EB

Pray for God’s continued guidance in our lives. Pray that support raising goes smoothly, and that we continue to deepen our love of God, and of each other.

Pray for James & Samantha (ASIA)…

James & Samantha (ASIA) PREPARING TO GO
Praise God for the progress we are making towards serving long-term in Southeast Asia. We also praise God for our friendship with some of the Southeast Asian community in Adelaide, we pray for more opportunities to share God’s love with them.

Pray for Kira Bambrick (CZECHIA)…

Kira Bambrick (CZECHIA)
Please pray that Kira will have energy for the study she is undertaking. The study is in Somatics and Dance Movement Therapy (SDMT) which will provide another therapeutic approach when working with traumatised populations.

Pray for Pray for SIM Media Team as…

Pray for SIM Media Team as we make plans for our communications to SIM supporters in 2025. Pray as we decide how to share about God’s mission in a changing world. Pray as we continue to grow prayer and financial partners for our Mission Global Fund – helping us build our capacity to respond to Gospel needs in the world and raise up new workers for God’s global harvest.

Pray for Please pray that…

Please pray that preparations for the annual SIM financial audit will go well and the audit review is satisfactory. Pray that other tasks can be maintained well with the additional workload. Pray that our SIM partners will continue to support our workers to proclaim the Gospel in unreached communities. Pray as the team prepares for Christmas appeals.

Pray for Praise God for His guidance…

Praise God for His guidance and wisdom as we journey with the applicants in the various stages of their application process. Pray for Carmen, Rania and Allison as they work tirelessly to help them navigate the process. Pray for healing for Allison’s persistent cough; Rania’s family members with various health issues; Carmen for putting into practice what was learned at the leadership development program.

Pray for Lloyd & Sarah-Margaret…

Lloyd & Sarah-Margaret Holliday (USA) SPECIAL MINISTRIES
Please pray for our family as we continue to serve in the SIM Retirement Village. Pray for the start of a new school year for Sarah-Margaret and the children. Pray for our health. Pray also for encouragement and regrowth in our support team.

Pray for Natalie ASIA Pray that God…

Natalie ASIA
Pray that God continues to work His transforming power within the local community. Pray for God’s leading in our decisions as we prepare to finish our service at the end of November.

Pray for Opportunity & Fruit

Pray that as mission workers speak the words of Jesus, for hearts to be softened and responsive and they would become followers of Jesus, who in turn will take the Good News to others.

Pray for Edwin D (SA) ACROSS

Pray for the hub groups in Adelaide as they meet in different parts of Adelaide and be a witness to their neighbours.

Pray for Nas (Australia) ACROSS

Praise God for the online ministry and the opportunity to bring God’s words to those who have never heard of God’s Good News. Pray that the truth of His Word will impact and change many lives in the country. Pray for the believers that are being persecuted and in prison.

Pray for Pray for our SIM Media Team…

Pray for our SIM Media Team as we launch our new SIM Australia website, that it will help engage more people on God’s mission with us. Pray as we continue to grow financial partners for our Mission Global Fund – supporting our ministry of raising, equipping and sending skills-based workers to least-reached communities with the Gospel.

Pray for Pray for the Finance Team…

Pray for the Finance Team and mission workers as they prepare budgets and support agreements for the upcoming year. Praise the Lord for a well-balanced team.
Pray for the PR team as they manage new processes to support the operation of our new SIM Australia website. Pray for the generous supporters whose financial gifts help enable discipleship and ministry work. Praise the Lord for a good team.

Pray for Pray for good relationships…

Pray for good relationships and communication within the team at SIM Australia so we can support our mission workers and our teams well. Pray also for the individuals in the team for their family’s health (Allison); for the difficult transition to becoming empty-nesters (Rania); for involvement, ministry and good connections in a new church (Carmen).

Pray for Natalie ASIA Please pray…

Natalie ASIA
Please pray for the upcoming trip to my other “home”. We are unsure whether my husband will be able to join for part of it, or it will be a solo visit but either way we would appreciate prayer for the opportunities over the next few months whether here or there, together or separately.

Pray for Pray for the Finance team

Pray for the Finance team: Graham (Finance and Corporate Services Director), Andrew (Systems Accountant), Joanne (Finance Officer), May (Accounts Officer).

Pray for Prayer for Global Mission

We pray for the global mission workers.

Pray for Daniel & Jeanie Ough

Daniel & Jeanie Ough (Australia) SPECIAL MINISTRIES
We are thankful that we have been healthy and that our assignment in Spain has gone well. Please pray that God will show us the way ahead with this ministry team as we wind up our work and return to Australia in July.

Pray for Mike & Jacky Hammond

Mike & Jacky Hammond (Australia) SPECIAL MINISTRIES
Praise God for SIMConnect in June featuring For Freedom – pray more people will join the For Freedom network. Pray for Mike’s role in preparing the annual budgets for Southern Africa entities. Praise God for the opportunity to work remotely (from UK) in July to spend time with Jacky’s family and our SIM Liberia mentees.

Pray for Sarah (& Tim) ASIA

Sarah (& Tim) [& Family] ASIA

Pray for Naomi WEST AFRICA

Naomi WEST AFRICA
Continue to pray for the Director and leadership team of the School as they manage a positive transition- for wisdom and guidance. We have a desperate, ongoing need for teachers to be able to run and continue our ministry and support families of mission workers.

Pray for James Z (SA) ACROSS …

James Z (SA) ACROSS
Continue to pray for the discipleship of the second generation amongst the Burmese community. Pray for the bible study and God’s leading in ministry.

Pray for Ruth Davies THAILAND
It’s…

Ruth Davies THAILAND
It’s my final week in Ayutthaya before I return to Australia for theological college. Pray for good times with friends over the next few days. Give thanks to God for six years of ministry in Thailand and continue to pray for the Faithful Witness team in Ayutthaya.