Pray for Lisa A ASIA Please pray for…

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

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 John & Fiona [& Family]…

John & Fiona [& Family] ASIA
Today is our son’s birthday, pray that he has fun and we enjoy time with John’s parents as we visit churches they planted in Thailand. Pray for two families visiting now to consider long term work here. There is political unrest here, pray for a number of families in this country facing risks from sections of the community that are increasingly restless.

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 Robin (Australia) WEST…

Robin (Australia) WEST AFRICA
Please pray for the many who have lost loved ones and homes, who are hurting deeply; for peace to return to the country. Pray for believers to be comforted and able to comfort others. Pray for good teamwork, wisdom and anointing, with ongoing checking of the Psalms.

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 Emily & M [& Family]…

Emily & M [& Family] AFRICA
Pray for the Christmas celebrations occurring in the last weekend of December. We ask that, in both the expat & the local bodies we are a part of, pray that non-believers would be a part of these gatherings and that they may be pointed to Jesus. Pray for many opportunities to share the story of His birth.

Pray for Martin & Lid Barley [&…

Martin & Lid Barley [& Family] Nigeria
Praise for the initial success of businesses for three ladies from the brothels. Give thanks that the children’s program at the mission worker conference (October) went well & that Lid was able to get away on her retreat (November). Pray for Lid as she organises our Spiritual Life Conference prayer events (January) and that six “converts” will return to Jesus.

Pray for Elizabeth (France) WEST…

Elizabeth (France) WEST AFRICA
Praise God for a visa extension in France and for increased understanding of the language. Please pray for patience as I learn and for courage to speak.

Pray for Ben & Antonia [& Family]…

Ben & Antonia [& Family] (France) WEST AFRICA
Praise God we are settling well into West Africa. Please pray for wisdom to know which ministries to be involved in.

Pray for Naomi WEST AFRICA Continue…

Naomi WEST AFRICA
Continue to pray for the Director of the Academy and the school leadership team 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 Matt WEST AFRICA In the…

Matt WEST AFRICA
In the lead up to Christmas, pray for opportunities to share the good news that the Messiah has come to save. Pray for our annual conference in early January to be refreshing and community building. Pray as I help translating for it.

Pray for Phil & Carol (VIC) WEST…

Phil & Carol (VIC) WEST AFRICA
Please pray for wise decisions concerning Phil’s treatment and medical care since diagnosed with prostate cancer; flight departure date postponed to December 29 (in Africa for three months). Pray that African leaders and parents will diligently teach, train and mentor their young people in righteous living. Pray also for graduating students courageously search out God’s will for ministry opportunities.

Pray for Corey & Amber [& Family]…

Corey & Amber [& Family] WEST AFRICA
Continue to pray for safety as the team builds the new clinic and starts the other major building projects around the Centre. Praise God for the new believers who are being touched by the Centre, pray for their faith to deepen in the face of persecution. Pray for us over this Christmas time as we celebrate Jesus’ birth away from family.

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 new and old. Please continue to pray for God’s protection and blessing on our travels and connections with family, friends and supporters. Pray for the Lord’s help each day as we homeschool our three children.

Pray for Anne-Sophie WEST AFRICA…

Anne-Sophie WEST AFRICA
Please pray for a time of refreshment and encouragement over these months of Home Assignment. Pray for the ongoing work at Galmi Hospital, that God will continue to draw people to himself through this ministry.

Pray for Andy & Cathy [& Family]…

Andy & Cathy [& Family] WEST AFRICA
Thank God for His faithfulness throughout the challenges this year. Our daughter has completed her year of distance education, a huge achievement. Please pray for our other daughter as she commences high school via distance education in January. Pray for Andy and the maternity team as they face the huge need. Also pray for an IT project that Andy is coordinating.

Pray for Rowan & Bethany WEST AFRICA…

Rowan & Bethany WEST AFRICA
Pray for a fruitful time of Home Assignment as we catch up with family, friends and church supporters.

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 Peter & Joanne Ong…

Peter & Joanne Ong [Teaghan, Lucas, Micaiah] MALAWI
Give thanks for the Southern Africa Regional Council that Pete attended in November. Pray for Jo as she continues to train children’s workers for the local church.

Pray for Ian & Theano Ratcliff…

Ian & Theano Ratcliff [Trinity, Oliver] KENYA
Pray for continued progress for our local Swahili learning, so we are prepared to start our ministries here. Pray for Ian as he leads SIM’s Creation Stewardship and Care ministry. Pray that Theano will continue to build deep relationships with the nurses and staff of the Banda Health clinics.

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 WEST AFRICA We are…

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 Pete & Kathryn [& Family]…

Pete & Kathryn [& Family] WEST AFRICA
Our family is still not feeling settled. Pray for joy and to feel ‘settled in mess.’ Kathryn’s parents are visiting for Christmas. Pray for a rich time together. Rejoice for 2,300 pastors who took part in the Pastors’ Book Set project in West Africa in October. Pray for generational fruit. Pray for progress on Pete’s studio space.

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 AFRICA We…

Andrew & Sandra AFRICA
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 Lorenzo & Liliana* AFRICA…

Lorenzo & Liliana* AFRICA
Pray for peace, good government and leadership following national elections three weeks ago. Pray for preparations for a small team visiting us at the end of December. Ask that the Lord be glorified through relationships they form, skills they bring and through their own awareness of His work in this harvest field.

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 Petros* (Australia) ACROSS…

Petros* (Australia) ACROSS
Praise God for the growth of Christianity in my country of origin. Pray that the Gospel reaches more people, considering all the suffering and persecutions. Praying for generous hearts to support this ministry to grow more. Pray for new doors to be opened to save more souls and strengthen believers and churches in my country by God’s will and support.

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 Nas (Australia) ACROSS…

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 Edwin D (SA) ACROSS Pray…

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 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 Alan (& Jaclyn) Millhouse…

Alan (& Jaclyn) Millhouse [Toby, Keira] (Australia) ACROSS
We pray that the Across team will know God’s leading and trust in Him for all their needs. Pray that our family we will grow together, rest in Jesus and be encouraged in the Lord.

Pray for Ethan & Brianna Yarnall…

Ethan & Brianna Yarnall (AFRICA) PREPARING TO GO
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) PREPARING TO GO
Please pray that Kira will have energy for the study she is undertaking as she continues to raise support. 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) PREPARING TO GO
Please pray for our visa application for Thailand to be successful, a good Transitions Training in Melbourne and a smooth transition to Thailand in January 2025. We praise God for good friends that are helping us with practical support and encouragement.

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).

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 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).

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 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 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 Liz Mahanidis (VIC)…

Liz Mahanidis (VIC) AUSTRALIA
Please pray for wisdom and discernment as I mentor people that I met at MST Bible College and at Activate Conference. 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
This year, the university groups under the Australian Fellowship of Evangelical Students banner, are meeting regionally rather than in Canberra. Pray for good connections with students in the different locations where SIM staff will be attending. Warwick and Natalie look forward to encouraging the next generation to take the good news to the unreached.

Pray for Brendan (& Virginia) Short…

Brendan (& Virginia) Short [Esther, Xavier, Samuel, Thomas] (VIC) AUSTRALIA
Pray for continuing follow up opportunities generated by the recent conference in East Africa, particularly for the East Africa mobilising team. Pray for wisdom in finding good placements for the new workers that will be mobilised for mission. Pray also for his provision of a good setting for initial French study for these workers.

Pray for Deanna (& Stan) Richey…

Deanna (& Stan) Richey AUSTRALIA
Please pray for focused discipleship courses continuing this month to help those attending to grow spiritually. Praise the Lord for the official adoption of a new church campus in a neighbouring town. Pray the campus will grow and become effective in reaching the community of Bacchus Marsh. Pray as we prepare for Christmas outreach events.

Pray for Bea Wickham (WA) AUSTRALIA….

Bea Wickham (WA) AUSTRALIA.
Pray for Bea in Perth as she mentors individuals and families who are considering the mission field. Bea represents a handful of agencies to help people find suitable options for their journey. Praise God that there has been high numbers of positive responses in 2024, including the formation of a missions hub group bi-monthly.

Pray for Doreen Thomas AUSTRALIA…

Doreen Thomas AUSTRALIA
Praise God for His protection and strength for the travelling and training completed. It is a joy to see how people are preparing themselves and progressing through the application stages. Please pray for them and the many short-term applicants who have been interviewed and are also working through their next steps.

Pray for Jay & Robyn [Sarah,…

Jay & Robyn [Sarah, Joshua, Aleah] (QLD) AUSTRALIA.
Praise God that Sarah just completed Year 12! Praise God for the year of outreach through our English as a Second Language program. Please pray that we would finish the year well and that students would follow Jesus. Pray for Jay as he represents SIM at the National Training Event (with university students) next month.

Pray for Stanley and Marlies…

Stanley and Marlies AUSTRALIA
Praise God that the Lausanne meeting went well in September. It was such a privilege and blessing for Marlies to be part of the conference. 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 Susan Strong AUSTRALIA Give…

Susan Strong AUSTRALIA
Give thanks for the participants in the recent SIM Start training for new mission workers preparing to go. Please pray for their mission journey as they continue to prepare to head out on the mission field.

Pray for Wayne & Helen Mayhew…

Wayne & Helen Mayhew [Caleb, Evie, Benjamin, Asher] (NSW) AUSTRALIA
Give thanks for the opportunities we have at events in the past few months to encourage people considering mission work. Pray God continues to lead people’s hearts to serve in places with the most needs.

Pray for Brett & Kathy Flippence…

Brett & Kathy Flippence [Anna] (NSW) AUSTRALIA
Give thanks for our recent trip to support workers in Africa. Pray for strength to end the year well. Give thanks for the many invitations to share at churches this year. Pray for David & Sue who are on a ‘vision trip’ supporting a team conference in South Asia and exploring opportunities to serve.

Pray for David & Michelle Fauchon…

David & Michelle Fauchon [Jai] (NSW/ACT) AUSTRALIA
As we reach the five weeks out from Christmas mark, praise God for all He has done through our team in raising awareness of missions in regional NSW and the ACT. As we continue to follow up with enquirers, pray that we will achieve as much as possible before the end of the year. Pray also for our planning phase for 2025.

Pray for Malcolm & Jenny Watts…

Malcolm & Jenny Watts AUSTRALIA
Give thanks for the privilege of attending the Arrow Leadership program with the 3rd residential concluding today. Pray for wisdom in applying what I have learned. Please pray for the SIM entities searching for new directors. Pray also for those who lead SIM country teams to have wisdom, patience and courage in these important ministry roles. Pray for Jenny in helping our workers through her role as Health Coordinator.

Pray for Brian (& Jen) [Adelaide,…

Brian (& Jen) [Adelaide, Matilda] AUSTRALIA
Pray for the upcoming SIM Australia Board meeting for which we are doing a lot of preparation work relating to Projects Compliance – including an annual review of projects supported by SIM Australia. Pray for wisdom for the Board and encouragement in considering the impact of the many diverse ministries. Pray for my Security role as I continue to advise our Executive on specific security-related matters involving overseas placements.

Pray for Frances Early (SA)…

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

Pray for Steve & Terry Early…

Steve & Terry Early AUSTRALIA
Please pray for discussions with a church in Papua New Guinea about partnership in sending mission workers with SIM. Please pray for our training and orientation program as we introduce significant changes to improve our preparation for future mission workers.

Pray for David & Lynne Hammer (PNG)…

David & Lynne Hammer (PNG) AUSTRALIA
Pray for Paul, Nancy & Nimbine as they continue to settle into Nagaland. Praise God that Nancy is with family and can receive appropriate medical attention. Pray Nimbine can adjust well to a new culture. Pray for Patricia K as she has left CLTC after three years of service and outreach and nearly four years with SIM in SE Asia. She still desires to promote SIM in her speaking opportunities and many contacts. Pray for a permanent presence for SIM in PNG.

Pray for Cathy (Southeast Asia)…

Cathy (Southeast Asia) SPECIAL MINISTRIES
Praise God for well-attended mission conferences in different cities and refreshing Spiritual Life Conference. Please pray for God’s provision for our Solar project and community ministry projects; good partnership amongst the local churches, Bible colleges and Christian organisations, more mission applicants and supportive pastors willing to send out workers. Pray for wisdom and good health for my family, myself and our team.

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 Ray Morris (Retirees, USA)…

Ray Morris (Retirees, USA) SPECIAL MINISTRIES
Praise the Lord for the many open doors for ministry in the Spanish speaking world. The weekly Zoom classes and the daily Bible study Correspondence Courses provide me with openings to see the Lord at work in the lives of some. My health demands an operation on my right knee and it will impact my mobility for some time in September and October.

Pray for Julie L (Asia) SPECIAL…

Julie L (Asia) SPECIAL MINISTRIES
Thankful for positive transformation seen in lives of those we serve. Please pray for disaster response to flooding and landslides. Pray also for safety in travel to remote areas, preparation of health promotion materials, training of leaders and a refreshing time at team conference in November.

Pray for Ruth Perkins (Australia /…

Ruth Perkins (Australia / West Africa) SPECIAL MINISTRIES
From early November to mid-December, I plan to be in West Africa. Pray that I will grasp well the use of the local Arabic script and make appropriate corrections to health teaching materials. Pray that I will be an encouragement to the team members and understand how best to help them.

Pray for Daniel & Jeanie Ough…

Daniel & Jeanie Ough (Australia) SPECIAL MINISTRIES
We are thankful for the privilege of cooperating across organisations as we spend two months providing support to the OM Chile team in October and November. Please pray that God will give us clarity and wisdom as we make plans for 2025, considering opportunities for coaching and providing support to SIM teams in Latin America.

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 twenty 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
Give thanks for God’s blessings at the Spiritual Life Conferences where we had the opportunity to speak in, and the lives of those whom we are in mentoring relationships. Pray for SIM’s global and regional initiatives that seek to enable each leader and new workers to journey with a mentor into fullness of ministry and life.

Pray for Andrew (& Naomi) Jones…

Andrew (& Naomi) Jones [Noah, Hudson, Mali, Reuben] (Australia) SPECIAL MINISTRIES
Pray for Andrew and the Pacific Asia Design Team preparing for a Regional Leadership Program in Chiang Mai during October. Pray for the Farm Fresh Harvest – Missional Business agri-business in Zimbabwe as we build shade houses. Pray for wisdom. Pray for the Business As Mission Global Team as we navigate various challenges which our Business As Mission personnel face.

Pray for Mike & Jacky Hammond…

Mike & Jacky Hammond (Australia / Southern Africa) SPECIAL MINISTRIES
Praise God for the fruitful time of relationship and capacity building in South Africa in October at the Regional Directors Conference (organised by Mike) and connecting with For Freedom contacts and projects (Jacky). Pray that the next For Freedom Learning forum on 19 Nov is well attended and helpful.

Pray for Pauline (Australia /…

Pauline (Australia / Africa) SPECIAL MINISTRIES
Pray for wisdom in strategic planning with Australian and African partners as Pauline’s ministry evolves again and locals become increasingly involved in training and decision making. Options abound after meetings with trainers and with Francophone theological leaders in West Africa. Pray for wise decisions that take into account available time, energy, finances and practicality.

Pray for Omar (& Kay) Djoeandy…

Omar (& Kay) Djoeandy (Australia) SPECIAL MINISTRIES
Praise God that Omar and his mum had a safe, enjoyable and fruitful trip to Indonesia in September. We visited family & friends and Omar spoke on Redefining Success According to Jesus and Missions. Pray for Omar for his work condensing his book to approximately 100 pages to be the core for contextualised versions in other languages.

Pray for Peter B (Australia /…

Peter B (Australia / Nigeria) SPECIAL MINISTRIES
Give thanks for the ability to give remote support to coworkers serving in Nigeria. Pray for coworkers who are seeking to manage software changes linked to Finance, Projects and personnel services that they will see how their labours fit in with the big picture of support services for mission outreach.

Pray for John & Karine Woldhuis…

John & Karine Woldhuis [Evangeline, Mattias, Annalise] (Australia) INTERNATIONAL
Please pray our team can continue to effectively support SIM workers ministering in vulnerable communities in holistic ways. Pray for receptive hearts and minds for the Safe Village activities in Asia, and for continued growth of the volunteer team in SIM Brazil as they equip the church in responding to trafficking risks.

Pray for Stephanie (& Kym) Schwarz…

Stephanie (& Kym) Schwarz [Carina, Lucy, Eleanor] (Australia) INTERNATIONAL
Thank you for praying for Peacewise. Recently forty-two people participated in the Everyday Conflict Coaching training (Level 2). Please pray for four training events planned for the remainder of this year (Level 1 training events and some for the preparation of new trainers). Pray that we follow God’s lead in pursuing peacemaking together.

Pray for Morgan & Anna Powell…

Morgan & Anna Powell [Anika, Lila] (Australia) INTERNATIONAL
Please pray for online training events this month: PeaceWise (Everyday peacemaking for global workers & train the trainer) and The 5 Styles (team building). Pray that the presenters would present clearly and that those attending will be open, ready to learn and ready to apply their learning to their team situations.

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 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 Sandy (& Wendy)…

Sandy (& Wendy) (Australia) INTERNATIONAL
Continue to pray for Sandy and the security team as they navigate changes in the team structure and support teams in the field in increasingly unstable and uncertain places.

Pray for Phillip (& Janne) Andrew…

Phillip (& Janne) Andrew (Australia – ROYALL) INTERNATIONAL
Life is becoming increasingly difficult for those living in Nigeria. There have been widespread protests about cost of living and poor management of support services, some of which have led to violence. Pray for the people of this country as they struggle to survive and for followers of Jesus to be a light to those around them.

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 Abby Penglase ECUADOR…

Abby Penglase ECUADOR
Please 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 and what to move on from. Pray regarding a new project – constructing a facility for the local churches to use for camps, conferences, training and more. Pray God will provide the land, the right relationships, finance and everything else which is needed for the multi-functional facility.

Pray for Colin & Jill Bakon SPAIN…

Colin & Jill Bakon SPAIN
Praise God that our move to La Herradura went well and we are starting to make connections both here and in Nerja. Pray as we help in a local bible study in these areas and for it to grow into a church. Praise for the visit of our son Nicholas over the next few days.

Pray for A & R [& Family] MIDDLE…

A & R [& Family] MIDDLE EAST
Pray for R as she takes on a regional leadership role. Pray that A will be able to enjoy some rest while preparing for the coming season that the decisions made would provide a good foundation for deepening relationships.

Pray for Jennie (Pascal) Girard…

Jennie (Pascal) Girard FRANCE
Jennie has had two very busy months with extensive travel to facilitate Initial and Advanced Equipping for Healing the Wounds of Trauma, including visits from family, friends and supporters. Please pray for a new project that will translate a version of the course for prison chaplains, interested pastors and leaders around her area and for the planning for 2025.

Pray for Ros Barnes HUNGARY Pray…

Ros Barnes HUNGARY
Pray that the new teachers who have joined the staff at the International Christian School of Budapest will continue to settle into their ministry, and that I can support them well. Pray that school leaders, teachers and student leaders who have attended recent training events will be courageous and faithful in putting into practice the things they have learned.

Pray for Matt & Alisa Tingle [Maya,…

Matt & Alisa Tingle [Maya, Lucy, Jemima] THAILAND
Please pray for the students who have come to faith recently to grow, and that they will connect in well with a local church. Please pray for a short-term team coming from Melbourne to help with some activities at the centre next month, that they will be able
to connect well with the students.

Pray for Mark & Nyomie Meenks…

Mark & Nyomie Meenks [Esther, Jesse, Ashleigh and Caleb] THAILAND
Give thanks for a fruitful time at the Spiritual Life Conference and that ministry is going well with Hope for Life Thailand. Continue to pray that more will come to know Jesus.

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. Pray as we move towards our departure date, that we may keep a focus on serving effectively. We are both teaching this semester and 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
We have new teammates planning to arrive in October. Please pray everything goes smoothly for Brian and Shelby to travel and begin to settle in with their two children. Also, pray that we can support them well with orientation and adapting to a new language, culture and relationships. Praise God for new workers!

Pray for Peter & Gennie ASIA Praise…

Peter & Gennie ASIA
Praise that we had an awesome first term so far. Pray for us to be able to finish all that we need to before we return home for Home Assignment in six weeks. Pray that our ministries here continue well while we’re home (for four months) and for good reconnections with our home church.

Pray for Joung & Tin ASIA Give…

Joung & Tin ASIA
Give thanks to our Lord for a restful time in Sydney. Pray for Joung’s elderly parents that they will have peace to let them return to the field. Pray that the visit to see Tin’s parents will show God’s goodness and bring her family closer to Christ. Pray for the spiritual life conference in the field to be a fruitful gathering.

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 S & L [& Family] ASIA…

S & L [& Family] ASIA
Please pray for our children to settle in well with their new class teachers. Pray for continual student growth at our English centre, both to help keep the business viable and the opportunity to impact these students’ lives.

Pray for Kumar & Dileeni ASIA…

Kumar & Dileeni ASIA
Please pray as Kumar is teaching the first course in the brand-new track on evangelism, at the seminary. Please pray that the Holy Spirit will build a passion for souls in the students. Pray for Dileeni as she helps transitions leadership in the counselling track and has a new recruit co-teaching along with another.

Pray for Rob & D AFRICA Please be…

Rob & D AFRICA
Please be praying for a friend who has been having some dreams. Pray he will be courageous to ask questions and for the true light to be revealed to him. We are organising a prayer conference in October. Pray for the Lord’s anointing on the planning and for the day.

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 Matt WEST AFRICA Praise God…

Matt WEST AFRICA
Praise God for a time of refreshment at a spiritual retreat. Pray for renewed focus and strength, abiding in Christ. Pray for wisdom for leaders that suffering may be alleviated and for us as God’s people here to show mercy and compassion.

Pray for Janet WEST AFRICA Pray for…

Janet WEST AFRICA
Pray for energy and wisdom as I teach my class. Pray that students will be engaged.

Pray for Bethany WEST AFRICA

We thank God for a good visit from a team from SIM France/Belgium during their summer break. Pray that God will bring some back to serve with us long-term. September was a time of training for many pastors and lay leaders. Pray God will raise up many local believers for His work.

Pray for Suzanne WEST AFRICA The…

Suzanne WEST AFRICA
The school year should have begun by October. Please pray that the teacher training for the first trimester can go ahead with interested and motivated schools and teachers. Continue to pray for the Lord’s protection in all areas for our small team and for more workers to join us.

Pray for K.B. AFRICA

K.B. AFRICA
Please pray for a good transition time for processing my time overseas and dealing with re-entry stress. Pray for good connections with family and friends and a good time of rest this month. Pray for those affected by severe flooding in my host country and for all who are struggling with hunger, loss & displacement.

Pray for Stephen & R AFRICA We are…

Stephen & R AFRICA
We are thankful for continued progress in learning local languages and developing effective ways to communicate the love of Jesus, including through literacy and English conversation classes. Pray that our November visit to assist teams in a nearby country may also encourage and empower them as they learn local languages and adjust to new situations.

Pete & Kathryn [& Family] WEST AFRICA
The arrival back to West Africa was not easy for us. Our kids have restarted well at school. Pray that all the family will resettle into mission life and ministries well. Pray for good friends for each family member. Pray for opportunities for Pete. Pray for wise use of resources.

Pray for Rees (NSW) ACROSS

Give thanks to God that I have raised full financial support for my ministry with Across. Pray as I start a soccer ministry for refugees on September 14. I plan to teach soccer skills as well as life skills and share the Gospel. Pray that the Sensory Garden we created will be used by the community and that they will feel the peace of Jesus as they enter the garden.

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 Pauline (Australia)

SPECIAL MINISTRIES
Pauline continues to work on creating resources to train bible school teachers in educational issues in French, both for herself and for others locally who will be expanding the reach of the work within the region. Pray for financing of the project and workshops in the coming year.

Pray for 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 for the preparation of conferences in God’s will, for equipping servants and developing brave, faithful & wise disciples. Pray for more financial supporters to support us and this ongoing ministry.

Pray for Lisa A ASIA

Pray for God’s direction and provision as we start the youth centre ministry movement. Pray for leadership support for the team here.

Pray for Walter Genuit & Andrea Flipse

We praise God for the wonderful vision trip we had in August. The people from SIM Thailand and Grace International School have helped us to get a good insight into our work. Please pray for our visa application to be successful and the planning of our move to Thailand early 2025.

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 Susan Strong

I give thanks to those who support me through finance and prayer. Pray for SIMStart in September as we help people just starting out to prepare well for life as mission workers. Help us to be wise in our counsel and teaching.

Pray for Pauline (Australia) SPECIAL…

SPECIAL MINISTRIES
After her return at the end of July from a training trip to two West African countries, Pauline asks for wisdom as she starts working with new countries and institutions. Pray for an online seminar she is giving in September to a wide range of theologians, and for upcoming trainers’ workshops with the materials she has been developing.

Pray for Peter B (Australia / West…

Peter B (Australia / West Africa) SPECIAL MINISTRIES
Peter Burke gives thanks for the opportunity to visit a West African country for about four months to assist in the provision of support services. Continue to pray for around a million plus locals in the northern part of the country to be allowed to come to know Christ. May those who respond be enabled to find good mentors.

Pray for Thomas & Joannah Crowe PERU…

Thomas & Joannah Crowe PERU
Please pray that God will guide us in what ministries we should pursue and what to move on from. Pray regarding a new project – constructing a facility for the local churches to use for camps, conferences, training and more. Pray God will provide the land, the right relationships, finance and everything else which is needed for the multi-functional facility.

Pray for R & E [& Family] MIDDLE…

R & E [& Family] MIDDLE EAST
Pray for good adjustments to life in the Middle East, for humility, clarity, for good childcare for their youngest child, language learning and for God to be softening hearts already to be receptive to His Word.

Pray for Ros Barnes HUNGARY Thank…

Ros Barnes HUNGARY
Thank God for an encouraging Home Assignment time in Australia. Please pray for Christian schools across Europe as most are starting a new school year. Thank God for the new teachers arriving to teach at International Christian School of Budapest (ICSB) and pray that I would be able to support them well.

Pray for Matt & Alisa Tingle [&…

Matt & Alisa Tingle [& Family] THAILAND
Please pray for growing relationships with local churches. That we will see students coming to know & follow Jesus and connect well into Christian community. Please pray for the birthing team to prepare well for the transitioning of the team leader.

Pray for Mark & Nyomie Meenks [&…

Mark & Nyomie Meenks [& Family] THAILAND
Praise God that our children are accepted into Grace International School. Pray that we will have a great time of community and fellowship at our Spiritual Life Conference. Thank the Lord that ministry is going well with Hope for Life Thailand!

Pray for Jacqui Croxon THAILAND…

Jacqui Croxon THAILAND
Praise God for our schools’ ministry. It is bearing much fruit in the relationships we are developing in the local community. Pray particularly for wisdom as we have opportunity to speak into some challenging family situations – ask the Lord to bring healing and hope where there is brokenness and pain.

Pray for Tanya SOUTHEAST ASIA Praise…

Tanya SOUTHEAST ASIA
Praise God that I had a great holiday. Please pray that the school will be able to get a Head of School and a Middle School Science teacher.

Pray for Joung & Tin ASIA Joung and…

Joung & Tin ASIA
Joung and Tin are thankful for their church family’s support and feel much more rested. Pray for their overall wellbeing to recover. Pray as they begin all the preparations required for returning to the field and submit the entire process to His hand.

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 S & L [& Family] ASIA Our…

S & L [& Family] ASIA
Our children are back at school after their summer break. Please pray for them to settle in well with their new class teachers. Pray for continual student growth at our centre, both to help keep the business viable and the opportunity to impact these students’ lives.

Pray for Kumar & Dileeni ASIA Pray…

Kumar & Dileeni ASIA
Pray as Kumar trains evangelists in Kenya and in South Africa, for enthusiastic learners. Pray also for the launching of two evangelism tracks in the seminary in our capital city for a minimum of forty to enrol. Pray for Dileeni, as she prepares to teach and raises up counsellors here.

Pray for Rob & D AFRICA Pray that we…

Rob & D AFRICA
Pray that we will still be faithful and diligent in the things God has us to do in this country. Pray for opportunity to better connect with folk and that we would be a light to those we come in contact with. Pray for people from our organisation to join us here.

Pray for Martin & Lid [& Family]…

Martin & Lid [& Family] WEST AFRICA
Praise God for cooling rains and new life. Praise also for committed volunteers in our brothel outreach team.

Pray for Ben & Antonia [& Family]

Thank God for our first two months in West Africa. We are settling well into school and work. Pray for all of us to find a new rhythm in life, and to keep the energy to get through challenging days. Pray for energy as we experience our first taste of hot season at the moment.

Pray for Anne-Sophie

At the Hospital, new staff are being trained in preparation for malaria season. Please pray for God’s grace and strength throughout this busy season. Pray for the church (where I teach regularly) for spiritual vitality and growth.

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 Jay & Robyn [Sarah, Joshua]

Jay & Robyn [Sarah, Joshua, Aleah] (QLD) AUSTRALIA.
Pray that the Lord will use the conversations that have been started at conferences over the past few weeks to lead those involved to make steps of obedience in His mission. For Across, pray that He would raise up more English helpers, and provide for and help us to start a new refugee therapy garden.

Pray for Susan Strong AUSTRALIA

Susan Strong AUSTRALIA
I am thankful for all I have learned in my two trips overseas and the connections made. Pray particularly for the debriefing training that Doreen and I did, that we would be wise in how we use this in helping people prepare for the mission field.

Pray for Deanna Richey AUSTRALIA

Deanna Richey AUSTRALIA

Praise God for all He continues to do in the community of Wyndham through The Bridge programs, and also expanding our outreach via a new campus.  Pray for wisdom as we continue to move forward managing our growing multicultural congregation full of new immigrants and refugees from over fifty nations—mission field coming to us!

Pray for Jay & Robyn [Sarah, Joshua, Aleah] (QLD)

Please pray for the Knight family as they spend time camping with church members over the September school holidays and as they encourage the church to engage in cross-cultural ministry at the church’s district conference. Please pray for Sarah as she prepares for grade 12 external exams and as she makes plans for a short-term mission trip and for decisions about university.

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 Phillip & Diane Marshall

Phillip & Diane Marshall (Australia) SPECIAL MINISTRIES
Give thanks for very fruitful mentoring experiences for Diane at the recent in-person Global Leader Development event, as well as ongoing online mentoring sessions for both of us. Pray for SIM’s global and regional initiatives that seek to enable each leader and new workers to journey with a mentor into fullness of ministry and life.

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 Peter B (Australia / West Africa)…

Peter B (Australia / West Africa) SPECIAL MINISTRIES
Peter gives thanks for the opportunity to visit a West African country for about four months to assist in the provision of support services. Continue to pray for around a million plus locals in the northern part of the country to be allowed to come to know Christ. May those who respond be enabled to find good mentors.

Pray for Omar (& Kay) Djoeandy

Omar (& Kay) Djoeandy (Australia) SPECIAL MINISTRIES
Praise for a fruitful visit to Perth in June. Pray for good outcomes from meetings and preaching in Melbourne (July) and Brisbane (August) and more people and funds for the least-reached communities. Omar needs wisdom regarding co-authoring a contextualised version of Redefining Success according to Jesus in Tamil and Nepalese and for young adults.

Pray for John & Karine Woldhuis

John & Karine Woldhuis [Evangeline, Mattias, Annalise] (Australia) INTERNATIONAL
Give thanks for the workers that participate in the For Freedom network, pray for spiritual protection over their ministry teams and for multiplying opportunities to clearly share the hope of Jesus with those they serve. Pray for ongoing wisdom in responding to questions from our workers on how they can best support and strengthen families and communities at risk of trafficking in their specific context and ministry focus.

Pray for Sandy

Sandy (Australia) INTERNATIONAL
Continue to pray for transitions in the security team with new leadership in place and the need to consider makeup of the team into the latter part of 2024 and 2025. Please also pray that Sandy enjoys time away in Europe with his wife as they celebrate 40 years of marriage.

Pray for Phillip (& Janne) Andrew…

Phillip (& Janne) Andrew (Australia – ROYALL) INTERNATIONAL
Pray for the 14 members of SIM’s Health Ministries Team, of which I am one, as we seek to shape, strengthen and support SIM’s 150 health mission workers as they serve in various parts of the world. Pray that God will provide wisdom for us to know how best to encourage and empower them.

Pray for Thomas & Joannah Crowe…

Thomas & Joannah Crowe PERU
Please pray that God will guide us in what ministries we should pursue and what to move on from. Especially pray regarding a new project; constructing a facility for the local churches to use for camps, conferences, training and more. Pray God provides, land, the right relationships, finance and everything else which is needed for the multi-functional facility.

Pray for Colin & Jill Bakon SPAIN

Colin & Jill Bakon SPAIN
As the summer comes here in Spain, things start to slow down apart from summer camps. Our church is involved in three of them in July. Pray for the young people that come and that they might connect with God and come to know Him or be challenged in their walk with Jesus.

Pray for Ros Barnes HUNGARY

Ros Barnes HUNGARY
Pray for me as I find time to rest, connect with family, friends and supporters during Home Assignment.

Pray for Mark & Nyomie Meenks THAILAND

Mark & Nyomie Meenks [Esther, Jesse, Ashleigh and Caleb] THAILAND
Please thank the Lord for an improvement in family health and wellbeing. Also join us in praying for an increase in our monthly support so that we can stay in Thailand serving the Thai people.

Pray for Tanya SOUTHEAST ASIA …

Tanya SOUTHEAST ASIA
Please pray for staff. We are desperate for a Middle School teacher (grades 6-8) for Science, Social Studies and Math. We also need a new head of school. Pray that I will have a good holiday back in Australia during June and July.

Pray for Jacqui Croxon THAILAND

Jacqui Croxon (HA) THAILAND
I returned to Thailand at the end of last week, following a six-month Home Assignment. I am excited for this new term! Please pray for a smooth transition back into life and ministry here in Chiang Mai and as I reconnect with community.

Pray for Josh & Shell

Josh & Shell [& Family] SOUTHEAST ASIA
Praise God for opportunities to host practical discipleship and trafficking prevention training with local colleagues and partners during the past few weeks. Please pray God works in the lives of those who attended and for steps of obedience as they put into practice and share with others.

Pray for Joung & Tin ASIA

Joung & Tin (HA) ASIA
Joung and Tin are thankful for their church family’s support and feel much more rested. Pray for their overall well-being to recover. Pray as they begin all the preparations required for returning to the field and submit the entire process to His hand

Pray for Peter & Gennie ASIA

Peter & Gennie ASIA

Praise for a great ministry trip in the far west last month for Gennie. Pray for the next upcoming trip in the next two weeks (40+ degrees Celsius temperatures). For safety in travel and good relationship building with locals. Praise Peter is loving his ministry. Pray for wisdom for us both in our ministries

Pray for S & L

S & L [& Family] ASIA

Our children are back at school after their summer break. Please pray for them to settle in well with their new class teachers. Pray for continual student growth at our centre, both to help keep the business viable and the opportunity to impact these students’ lives.

Pray for Sarah (& Tim) ASIA

Sarah (& Tim) [& Family] ASIA

Pray for John & Fiona [& Family] ASIA

John & Fiona [& Family] ASIA
Praise God for the boys’ recent summer holiday. Pray as our children start middle school at a new campus. Praise God for new families joining our team recently. Pray for them to settle well and that our team can provide the support they need. Pray for some of our established but discouraged workers that they may see opportunities.

Pray for Kumar & Dileeni ASIA

Kumar & Dileeni ASIA
Pray for clarity in teaching, discussion and good learning of the students and that they would be well-equipped to go out to proclaim the Gospel boldly.

Pray for Rob & D AFRICA …

Rob & D AFRICA

Pray for Robin (Australia) WEST AFRICA

Robin (Australia) WEST AFRICA
Please pray for many thousands who have been displaced, fleeing villages and homes, seeking safety in bigger towns; cycles of retaliation could be broken with the Lord raising up many peace makers. Thanks for upholding prayers.

Pray for Martin & Lid [& Family] WEST AFRICA

Martin & Lid [& Family] WEST AFRICA
Praise God for cooling rains and new life. Praise also for committed volunteers in our brothel outreach team.

Pray for Emily & M

Emily & M [& Family] AFRICA

Praise God we’ve now been back for 6 weeks and have been able to connect with our communities here over a busy summer period. Pray for our new team as we learn to serve each other and our community together. Emily finishes leave from her personnel role at the end of this month, pray for all three of us as we adjust to new rhythms.

Pray for Elizabeth

Elizabeth (France) WEST AFRICA
Praise God for the provision of a visa. Please pray I will settle in quickly in France and be able to learn the language well.

Pray for Matt WEST AFRICA

Matt WEST AFRICA
Pray for continued deeper discussions with young Christians in my church and elsewhere, that I’d be intentional in helping point them to Christ and helping them develop in applying Gospel truth to all of life. Pray for the non-Christians in my life, that God would draw their hearts to Christ as we speak and interact.

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 Phil & Carol (VIC) WEST AFRICA

Thank God for increasing interest and opportunities to share with groups/churches, and SIM Seniors these past months. The Bible school students in the area have returned home or gone to ministry locations. Pray for their testimony and exercising of spiritual gifts in their communities and for an encouraging teachers’ visitation program to isolated and remote graduates.

Pray for Corey & Amber

Corey & Amber [& Family] WEST AFRICA
Please pray for the building projects that Corey has planned for the next year, pray for finances to come in so that we can build a new clinic. Pray for Amber as she juggles homeschooling and her new responsibilities as Regional Director, pray that she will have the wisdom and discernment needed for this new role.

Pray for David & Taryn [& Family] WEST AFRICA

David & Taryn [& Family] WEST AFRICA
Over the next three weeks we will be packing up, handing over responsibilities, saying goodbyes and traveling home for Home Assignment. Pray for The Lord’s encouragement, grace and providence during this time, for us and for those who are carrying on the work in our absence.

Pray for Rowan & Bethany

Rowan & Bethany WEST AFRICA
Give thanks for a refreshing time at the West African office retreat two weeks ago that we helped organise. Pray as Rowan finishes up his second year of teaching at the bible college. Pray for many opportunities to share the Good News as we interact with the local community.

Pray for Janet WEST AFRICA

Janet WEST AFRICA
Thankful for a good school year and God’s provision in every way. Pray for a good time with family and friends over the school break and times for relaxation and renewal.

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 Jason & Maria SOUTHEAST ASIA

Jason & Maria (SOUTHEAST ASIA)
We are planning to leave for Southeast Asia in July. Give thanks to the Father; He has been kind in many of His provisions so far. Please pray for Maria who is finishing her diploma and packing up the house. Pray for Jason who is catching up on paperwork and financial arrangements.

Pray for Susan Strong AUSTRALIA …

Susan Strong AUSTRALIA
Please pray for continued guidance and wisdom as we work through applications and walk through the mission journey with our people. Pray that we will, through God’s Spirit understand how prepare them best and support them in their needs. I cannot do this work without your prayers.

Pray for Andrew Jones

Andrew Jones [& Family] (Australia) SPECIAL MINISTRIES
We had a successful Global Business as Mission Team strategy meeting in January. Pray the team will be able to implement this year. Pray for a new Business as Mission agriculture business start-up in Zimbabwe in 2024. We’re underway! Pray for our Pacific Asia Regional Leadership Design Team as we prepare for a program in October 2024.

Pray for Stephanie (& Kym)…

Stephanie (& Kym) Schwarz [Carina, Lucy, Eleanor] (Australia) INTERNATIONAL
Praise God that, (God willing) during the past two months, an in-person and an online Peacewise training will have been run. Pray for the continued development of the facilitator team to support ongoing Peacewise training, and the building of a culture of peace throughout SIM ministry.

Pray for R & E

R & E [& Family] MIDDLE EAST

Pray for good adjustments to life in the Middle East, for humility, clarity, for good childcare for their youngest child, language learning, and for God to be softening hearts to be receptive to His Word.

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.

Pray for David Hammer (PNG)

David Hammer (PNG) AUSTRALIA
Praise God they were able to have a good holiday break. Pray for Patricia K. and ongoing contact with two university graduates serving cross-culturally. Pray for ongoing involvement of SIM with the church in PNG and for the establishment of an advisory body. Pray for Nancy and her continuing improvement, especially that her balance and strength would be restored. Pray also for Paul, Nancy and Nimbine for God’s guiding hand in future planning.

Pray for Julie L (Asia)

Julie L (Asia) SPECIAL MINISTRIES
Pray for migrant outreaches over the holiday period next month and for the ongoing disaster response ministry in South Asia.

Pray for Ruth Perkins (Australia)…

Ruth Perkins (Australia) SPECIAL MINISTRIES
Praise God for good health and the opportunity to support Sowing Seeds from Australia. Pray for opportunities to share about Sowing Seeds and that God will continue to use the project staff amidst challenging circumstances in Niger following the coup last July.

Pray for Ruth Davies THAILAND

Ruth Davies THAILAND
Pray for the SIM Ayutthaya team as we start Joyful Heart Bilingual House, a new ministry reaching middle-class families through second language education. I will be the main English teacher for the first few months, teaching 4-9 year olds. Pray for a joyful heart as I adjust to teaching such a young age group. 

Chad & Erika Loftis [Leif, Piper, Asher, Wren] (HA) THAILAND
Pray for all 6 of us as we try to resettle in Australia. Pray for the kids to feel at home and make friendship connections. Pray for Chad and Erika as we explore different work and ministry possibilities going forward. Please pray for our financial situation that God will provide for what we need in housing, schooling and everyday necessities.