Praise God for partnerships among Cuban leaders and house churches to do fruitful outreach. Praise God for 340 baptisms! Praise God that a team of Venezuelan pastors can begin offering training in the simple principles of disciple making movements in Feb 2017. One group of Cuban churches has 100 workers they are wanting to send and they are hoping to do so in partnership with Team Expansion. Praise God!
2016-11-27: Believers Under Palestinian Authority.
Pray for believers under Palestinian Authority who face discrimination from government security forces and even civilians for the simple act of putting their faith in Jesus. Pray for the protection of these dear brothers and sisters in Christ so that they may continue to worship freely in spirit and truth.
2016-11-22: A Place of Severe Persecution.
Orissa, located on the east coast of India, has been a place of severe persecution for Christ followers. Over the past decade, no other state in India has experienced such extreme violence towards Christians. As a result of this hatred, hundreds of people have been killed because of their faith in Jesus. Christ. Pray for the pastors of this region to be encouraged. Ask God’s Presence to be strong in Orissa to give peace and protection over pastors and their families in this very dangerous area.
2016-10-19: Passion for the Least Reached.
As Kairos takes place this week, pray for continued leading of the Holy Spirit as God speaks to each person about His passion for the least reached and their response to His heart.
2016-07-01: Two Billion People.
Two billion people around the world are waiting to hear the name of Jesus. These unreached people have never experienced God’s love in their own languages. Pray for workers to serve as storytellers, Bible translators, and disciple makers among unreached peoples.
2016-06-15: Ecuador.
Pray for Ecuador. A powerful earthquake in Ecuador that killed more than 480 people and injured another 4000 on Saturday, April 16 is the country’s worst tragedy in 60 years. Christian Missionary Fellowship’s (CMF) Director of Ministry Center Development is happy to report that CMFs mission partners in Ecuador, Team Expansion workers of Project New Hope are doing fine and looking for ways to help the people who have been affected by disaster. To quote our worker, “We want God to guide us on choosing the right towns and preparing the people before we get there. Our goal is to continue relationships that we are able to build through this difficult time.” Ask God to keep safe workers traveling on damaged roads and protect them from bandits robbing relief supply trucks. Pray for those receiving the supplies, also receive the gift of salvation when the story of Jesus is shared with them.
2016-06-14: Matthew 20:29-34.
Lord, Son of David, have mercy on all who are blind physically and spiritually in ‘Dawnlight’. In your compassion, touch them and restore their sight. We pray that all who are healed follow you (Mt 20:29-34).
2016-03-01: Safety of Our Field Workers and National Believers.
Join Team Expansion in praying for the safety of our field workers and national believers, some of whom are dealing with potential threats against their lives.
2016-02-04: Praise God!
Praise God because there is nothing ordinary about God’s plan to empty himself and enter the world he created as a child for the purpose of destroying the works of the devil (1 John 3:8), set us free from slavery to sin and death, that we might enjoy God now and forevermore. Pray that God’s ways would never ever become too familiar or ordinary in the sense that we would become passive in our adoration and wonder at his amazing love for us expressed in Christ Jesus, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.
2016-01-22: Good News.
Pray that the Good News concerning the love of God might spread rapidly throughout the whole world. Praise God for opportunities He puts in place to survey new fields and visit existing works for encouragement and training.