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 Pray for Tiffany (PA to…

Pray for Tiffany (PA to National Director).

Pray for Pray for the Ministry…

Pray for the Ministry Support team: Carmen (Personnel Services Manager), Rania (Admin Assistant), Allison (Admin Assistant – VIC).
Pray for His guidance and wisdom as we journey with the applicants in the various stages of their application process with SIM in 2025.

Pray for Liz Mahanidis (VIC)…

Liz Mahanidis (VIC) AUSTRALIA
Please pray for wisdom and discernment as I mentor people in mission in Melbourne metro areas in 2025. Pray that people will respond positively to the Holy Spirit’s promptings.

Pray for Warwick & Natalie Short…

Warwick & Natalie Short [Hudson, Sahara, Japheth, Annie-Mae] (VIC) AUSTRALIA
Warwick and Natalie and family will be leading on the ESA Teen Canoe Camp on the Murray during the second week in January. Warwick will be giving the talks. Pray that they will be impacting for eternity. Hudson starts a youth traineeship through our church; Sahara is on a beach mission too.

Pray for Brendan (& Virginia) Short…

Brendan (& Virginia) Short [Esther, Xavier, Samuel, Thomas] (VIC) AUSTRALIA
Brendan and Virginia give thanks for the opportunity to serve a significant team of workers and volunteers in Victoria. This team includes four families on Home Assignment, several others preparing to depart for the first time and two Across families. Pray for wisdom and discernment to be able to support them and their supporting churches well.

Pray for Bea Wickham (WA) AUSTRALIA….

Bea Wickham (WA) AUSTRALIA.
Perth has been a fruitful place for mentoring opportunities for people considering missions. Praise God for connections made. Pray for the mission hub group that has been meeting bi-monthly. Pray for Bea to raise up more people for missions. Pray also that a suitable replacement is found for Bea as she prepares to rejoin Operation Mobilisation.

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 Doreen Thomas AUSTRALIA…

Doreen Thomas AUSTRALIA
Please pray as I went through the one-week intensive last week through Brisbane School of Theology (BST) on Pastoral Care for Mental Health, that I will be able to use it effectively in ministry. Pray as I apply learning insights with the Member Care team. Pray also for the on-going learning at BST with classes that I will be auditing on Wednesday evenings throughout the year.

Pray for Susan Strong AUSTRALIA Pray…

Susan Strong AUSTRALIA
Pray for a blessed coming year for all our mission workers and for our home staff who do such wonderful work here supporting and encouraging them. Pray for wisdom as I take each day as it comes in trust and faith in our Lord God.

Pray for Stanley AUSTRALIA Pray for…

Stanley AUSTRALIA
Pray for Stanley as he continues to make plans to form new SIM prayer groups in 2025. Give thanks for the Avoca Beach Prayer Group that has started last year. Give thanks for His goodness to our family

Pray for Wayne & Helen Mayhew…

Wayne & Helen Mayhew [Caleb, Evie, Benjamin, Asher] (NSW) AUSTRALIA
Pray for ongoing adjustments as Wayne continues mobilising in NSW/ACT on a reduced part-time capacity alongside school teaching. Pray for Associates and those on Vision Trips over the summer, that this time would be formative in their walk with Jesus.

Pray for Brett & Kathy Flippence…

Brett & Kathy Flippence [Anna] (NSW) AUSTRALIA
Give thanks for Kathy’s recent trip to USA for a wedding of a Bingham Academy friend (and one of our supporters). Pray also for her reunion with numerous other Bingham friends. Pray for the new school term that is about to start. Pray for 2025 as a great year of opportunities to engage with mission enquirers.

Pray for David & Michelle Fauchon…

David & Michelle Fauchon [Jai] (NSW/ACT) AUSTRALIA
Praise the Lord for a fruitful 2024 in connecting with regional centres and representation at many conferences. Praise God for the new people we are journeying with for future mission service. Pray that as 2025 gets underway that we will continue the momentum gained.

Pray for Malcolm & Jenny Watts…

Malcolm & Jenny Watts AUSTRALIA
We give thanks for the life of Mal’s mum Val, who passed away on October 11. Please pray for Mal’s dad as he adjusts to life on his own. Praise the Lord for great visits to workers in North Africa and safe travel. Pray for good times of rest during the Christmas season: nephew and niece family wedding celebrations and Christmas with family over these two months. Praise the Lord for His ongoing provision through faithful people who continue to support us in prayer and finances.

Pray for Brian (& Jen) [Adelaide,…

Brian (& Jen) [Adelaide, Matilda] AUSTRALIA
Praise God for the many ministry initiatives, represented by projects, that are making a difference in communities around the world through SIM Australia and SIMaid support. Please pray for our Executive and the Projects Management Office as we discern the outcomes of a formal SIMaid review as there have been regulatory changes that may have positive implications.

Pray for Frances Early (SA)…

Frances Early (SA) AUSTRALIA
Praise God for the opportunity to connect with young adults through a number of events in South Australia. Please pray for workers from Western Australia and Northern Territory who are leaving for the field this month. Also, please pray for me as I plan SIM events in my region for 2025.

Pray for Steve & Terry Early…

Steve & Terry Early AUSTRALIA
Praise God for a new coordinator for Transitions Training and for the next cohort of participants training for mission service in January. Pray for opportunities to develop additional funding for the Across ministry.

Pray for David & Lynne Hammer (PNG)…

David & Lynne Hammer (PNG) AUSTRALIA
Praise God that David and Lynne were able to have a week’s break at Camp Elim over Christmas. Praise God that Paul and Nimbine were able to visit family in PNG and Nancy’s family were able to attend to her needs in Nagaland. Also praise God for improvement in Nancy’s health. Pray for Patricia K, that the Lord will give her wisdom in promoting SIM in PNG. Continue to pray for a Mobiliser for PNG.

Pray for Cathy (Southeast Asia)…

Cathy (Southeast Asia) SPECIAL MINISTRIES
Praise God for the wonderful mobilisation conferences held in various cities, fruitful strategic planning, a refreshing Spiritual Life Conference and a fruitful mission trip in South Asia. Thank God for His provision to install a solar system at our school. Please pray for a fruitful 2025 and breakthroughs in our ministries both in South Asia and the Philippines.

Pray for Ray Morris (Retirees, USA)…

Ray Morris (Retirees, USA) SPECIAL MINISTRIES
Continue to pray for more open doors for ministry in the Spanish speaking world in 2025. Pray for the weekly Zoom classes and the daily Bible study Correspondence Courses providing me with openings to see the Lord at work in the lives of these followers of Jesus.

Pray for Julie L (Asia) SPECIAL…

Julie L (Asia) SPECIAL MINISTRIES
Pray for health awareness, livelihood and trainings to be relevant and have a positive effect on participants and communities. Pray also for the women’s ministry committee to function well and for our programmes and activities in 2025.

Pray for Ruth Perkins (Australia /…

Ruth Perkins (Australia / West Africa) SPECIAL MINISTRIES
Thank God that He is in control. Ruth was expecting to be in West Africa in November / December for four weeks. Pray amidst the travel plan disruptions, that God will enable Ruth to find someone to help correct the Arabic script handouts she has done – even if it was not possible to travel.

Pray for Daniel & Jeanie Ough…

Daniel & Jeanie Ough (Australia) SPECIAL MINISTRIES
We are thankful that we could spend October and November in Chile with Operation Mobilisation where we presented team development workshops, presentations on mission at schools and churches, while Jeanie also continued her Spanish studies. Pray that God will show us how and where He wants us to serve Him as we begin the New Year.

Pray for Andrew & Tanya [& Family]…

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

Pray for Phillip & Diane Marshall…

Phillip & Diane Marshall (Australia) SPECIAL MINISTRIES
We thank God for the many opportunities in 2024 to nurture new generations in mission. We look forward to many more conversations in 2025. Pray especially for our mentoring of 8 leaders in the Pacific-Asia region, that each of them might grow in character and the gifts God has given them.

Pray for Mike & Jacky Hammond…

Mike & Jacky Hammond (Australia / Southern Africa) SPECIAL MINISTRIES
Pray for Jacky involved in preparing the next For Freedom global prayer event. Pray for Director search processes underway for Madagascar & Mozambique (by Easter) and Malawi (by mid-year). Pray for increased networking across the Southern Africa region where countries have ministries in common.

Pray for Andrew (& Naomi) Jones…

Andrew (& Naomi) Jones [Noah, Hudson, Mali, Reuben] (Australia) SPECIAL MINISTRIES
Praise God for a successful week at the Chiang Mai Regional Leadership Program. Pray for participants and Mentors as they journey through the next twelve months. Praise God for Farm Fresh Harvest in Zimbabwe where we are building shade houses and putting our first crops in. Pray for wisdom, hard work and a good crop in January.

Pray for Omar (& Kay) Djoeandy…

Omar (& Kay) Djoeandy (Australia) SPECIAL MINISTRIES
Praise God for the safe arrival of our first grandchild, Chloe Grace Djoeandy, on Oct 27. Parents Eric and Jade are well. Pray for their ongoing adjustment; rejuvenation during our January holiday; wisdom and faith as Omar plans 2025. Pray for more coaching and speaking opportunities for Omar.

Pray for Pauline (Australia /…

Pauline (Australia / Africa) SPECIAL MINISTRIES
Pray for guidance and strength for a busy travel, meeting and teaching schedule from February on her way to global theological education meetings early March. Also, for her role assisting CITAF (Francophone accrediting agency) in conversations with others at these meetings that could help it to flourish and better develop their institutions.

Pray for John & Karine Woldhuis…

John & Karine Woldhuis [Evangeline, Mattias, Annalise] (Australia) INTERNATIONAL
Pray for final preparations for Karine’s upcoming ministry trip to Asia in February. Pray for safety, good trainings and encouraging times with ministry partners. Pray too for a new team member that will be joining our For Freedom team in the next few months, Lord willing.

Pray for Peter B (Australia /…

Peter B (Australia / Nigeria) SPECIAL MINISTRIES
Peter gives thanks for his reasonable ongoing health enabling him to be involved with support services linked to Nigeria. Pray for the field as leadership seeks a new director. Continue to pray for God honouring outcomes as mission workers with local believers seek to make Christ known to 100 plus million least reached in Nigeria.

Pray for Morgan & Anna Powell…

Morgan & Anna Powell [Anika, Lila] (Australia) INTERNATIONAL
Pray for Anna as she continues to support SIM’s workers in training & development all around the world in 2025. Pray for all our SIM Learning & Development resources that will be used to equip our global mission workers in the new year.

Pray for Stephanie (& Kym) Schwarz…

Stephanie (& Kym) Schwarz [Carina, Lucy, Eleanor] (Australia) INTERNATIONAL
This week Steph and her two daughters, Lucy and Eleanor, are helping deliver Transitions Training with Missions Interlink. Pray that this training will equip families and new workers for their first ministry placement. Praise God for raising up new workers. Pray for His blessing as they go into new communities to share the Good News of His love.

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 for the global SIM community as we continue to serve in increasingly challenging and complex locations and circumstances. Pray that the security team, in conjunction with regional and team leaders, will be guided and led by the Holy Spirit in serving the needs of local teams and families.

Pray for Phillip (& Janne) Andrew…

Phillip (& Janne) Andrew (Australia – ROYALL) INTERNATIONAL
Give thanks for the good response to medical outreaches that have taken place in NE Nigeria recently. Pray for the medical team led by Dr. Yimer, from Ethiopia. Also pray for God’s direction in the selection of a new SIM Nigeria director to take over from Tom Jessurun in early 2025.

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
Give thanks that our daughter Megan loves living here in Arequipa. Please pray that we’ll be wise in adjusting 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 Thomas & Joannah Crowe [&…

Thomas & Joannah Crowe [& Family] PERU
Please pray that via our supporters, mission workers and ministry contacts, news and excitement for the new Abancay Interdenominational Ministry Centre will spread and grow. Ask as a result, that God will provide the necessary funds to come in. Pray that we are able to purchase land before end of the year.

Pray for R & E [& Family] MIDDLE…

R & E [& Family] MIDDLE EAST
Pray for deep peace to flood this region. Ask our Father to give us wisdom to know how to direct people towards this peace with our limited language. Thank God for our team and ask that we would partner well in seeing all here enjoying our Saviour.

Pray for Abby Penglase

Abby Penglase ECUADOR
Please pray for Abby during her Home Assignment; for her health, rest and good connections. Pray for rain in Ecuador to end the drought. Pray for local believers to stand firm and share their faith boldly. Pray for protection and wisdom for the Church Planters team as they reach least-reached communities.

Pray for Colin & Jill Bakon

Colin & Jill SPAIN
Pray for the local bible study we are helping with and for it to grow into a church.

Pray for A & R [& Family] MIDDLE…

A & R [& Family] MIDDLE EAST
Pray for an enduring peace in the Middle East and for our family as we live and minister in this context with so much uncertainty and volatility. Pray for wise decision making about the coming year for our family.

Pray for Jennie (Pascal) Girard…

Jennie (Pascal) Girard FRANCE
Thankful for a close family Christmas. Jennie remains attached to her local church and in reaching people with the Gospel in her area of France. Pray for her ongoing involvement in the worldwide Trauma Healing network and for lives to be changed for the better as people do the Trauma Healing courses. Pray also as she assists several churches during Jan-Feb doing the course as well as training group leaders.

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 Matt & Alisa Tingle [Maya,…

Matt & Alisa Tingle [Maya, Lucy, Jemima] THAILAND
Please pray for God to grow our student numbers at the Centre and for good opportunities to build relationships with them. Please pray for balancing our ministry and family responsibilities.

Pray for Mark & Nyomie Meenks…

Mark & Nyomie Meenks [Esther, Jesse, Ashleigh and Caleb] THAILAND
Praise God that ministry is going well with Hope for Life Thailand! Continue to pray that more will come to know Jesus.

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 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 for the school that we will get more students. Also pray for next year’s school staffing needs (2025-2026) as we already know there are many staff leaving at the end of this current school year.

Pray for Ben and Manje [& Family]…

Ben and Manje [& Family] CONTINENTAL ASIA
We have been working on finalising our time and preparing to transition out of our field in Asia. Pray as we move towards our departure date, that we may keep a focus on serving effectively. We are both looking for opportunities to serve and finish well before we reach our next field in Peru.

Pray for Josh & Shell [& Family]…

Josh & Shell [& Family] SOUTHEAST ASIA
Praise God things are coming together smoothly after relocating back to Australia in early December. We can see God providing in many ways. Please pray for each of us as we process the changes physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. Also pray that we can begin to settle into healthy routines.

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 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 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 Jay & Robyn [Sarah,…

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 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
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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.