Pray

The Alliance believes wholeheartedly in the power and necessity of prayer. We cannot “Live the Call Together” unless prayer is central to all we do—as a denomination, as churches, and as individuals. For that reason, we want to encourage you to make prayer the foundation of everything you are and do. To make this happen, this prayer page is designed to:

• Fuel your personal prayer life.
• Provide you with a guide to help you pray more powerfully for the advancement of Christ’s Kingdom through Great Commission Ministries.
• Give churches, pastors, and prayerleaders a tool to make prayer foundational in the life of the church.

It is our prayer and desire that this page will serve you as you seek to become a stronger prayer warrior and a champion for prayer in your church. May God bless you as you intercede for His Church and servants worldwide, praying for His Spirit to open hearts so that every people group and nation would receive the gift of salvation.

ALLIANCE PRAYER REQUESTS

Updated July 1, 2009

June Prayer Focus:

Pray for safety and effective ministry for short-term teams that travel to Alliance fields.

Urgent Prayer Requests

Northwestern District: Randy and Debbie Junker, who serve in the Grand Rapids, Minnesota, Alliance Church, lost their son, Nathan, in a drowning accident last Sunday. Pray for God’s comfort and peace for the entire family. Pray for Nathan’s wife, Samantha (Sam), and their children: Lauren, Alexandra, Journey, and Lincoln. The funeral will take place July 4.

Ohio Valley District: Continue to pray for a miraculous healing for Mary Ann Presher, wife of Pastor David Presher, who was diagnosed with a serious and aggressive stage-four cancer. Pray for God’s wisdom in all that lies ahead, as well as for Christ’s peace for Mary Ann and her family. Pray that God will be glorified in this situation. For specific requests and updates, visit www.friendsofmaryann.wordpress.com.

John Stumbo Update: Continue to pray for Pastor John Stumbo’s healing. For specific requests and updates, visit John’s blog at the Salem Alliance Web site www.salemalliance.org.

CREATIVE-ACESS COUNTRIES:

Remember CAC workers around the world. Pray for protection, good health, and opportunities to share the good news. Pray that contacts will be drawn to Jesus. Pray that God will break down strongholds and give courage and boldness to national believers.

Pray for God’s favor in a court case that began last week involving an attack on an Alliance congregation by an anti-missionary organization. The next court session will take place November 23 with the final verdict being issued December 23. Pray for discernment for the judge, clarity for believers who are testifying, and boldness for the judge to render a just decision. Pray also that God will continue to confuse lying tongues.

AFRICA

BURKINA FASO: Pray for healing for Micah Wolters, who was diagnosed with malaria while in the States with his parents, Larry and Karen.

FATEAC SEMINARY–CÔTE D’IVOIRE: Pray for Dr. Andria who directs the Research Masters in Missiology.

The Professional Masters in Community Development, with a focus on the realities of HIV/AIDS, is being prepared for school year 2010-11. This training has the potential to change the way people think about AIDS. Pray for Dr. Pohor who is directing this program.

The Professional Masters in Community Development with a focus on leadership (with Development Associates International) may start this coming year. Pray that the right director is chosen for this program. It is important that this happens soon, because people are eager for leadership training.

MALI:Thanks to all who prayed for Cheryl Roedding’s flight back to Mali. She arrived safely, but her knee is very swollen from sitting so long. Pray for a full recovery as she continues rehabilitation for her knee.

Pray for two Global Venture interns who will minister through kids camps and an English camp. Pray that they will make an impact on the Malians they meet and that Mali will impact their hearts and lives as well.

On July 10 the “Business as Mission” team will arrive in Bamako to conduct a Human Resources module. Pray for team members as they prepare and for the business people in Bamako who will attend.

REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO: Pray that peace and order will prevail during the July 12 national presidential elections.

Pray for a positive community impact as Theresa Bill begins a Wednesday afternoon children’s club this week at her home in Ollombo. Also, pray for wisdom for Theresa and Dave as they interact with local authorities.

Praise God for a successful graduation ceremony for the Pointe Noire Bible School. Pray for God’s continued work in and through the 27 new graduates. The Brazzaville Bible School has rescheduled its ceremony for July 18 (six days after national elections). Pray for new student registration and for planning for the next academic year.

In Brazzaville, Barb Sorenson will request permission to start a Bible study program. Pray for a favorable response. She has not yet had a response from the clinic she visited recently with the same request.

SENEGAL: Praise God for providing a suitable house for the Bubnas. Thanks to all who prayed.

Praise the Lord for special contacts made during a birthday party for the Snowdon’s daughter, Molly. Pray that these interested people will continue to seek Truth.

Pray for Brian and Michelle Davis as they anticipate the birth of their fourth child in January. Pray for a safe pregnancy and healthy baby.

ASIA PACIFIC

CAMBODIA: Pray that Khmer Christians in Cambodia would not be caught up in the materialism brought on by the most recent wave of development in the country and that those who have left the church for worldly pursuits will return to the family of believers.

Pray that Christianity would be more widely accepted by people in Cambodia.

Pray that the hospital visitation group at New Jerusalem Church in Phnom Penh would continue to be permitted entry by the hospital administration and that patients would remain receptive to allowing church members to come and pray with them for healing in the Name of Jesus Christ.

MONGOLIA: Continue to pray for the renewal of Dr. Pham’s medical license.

TAIWAN: Pray for the Khamsiangs, the first missionary couple sent by the Thai church, who minister to workers and wives from Thailand who live in Taiwan. Pray for good health, comfort, and encouragement.

Pray for the Taiwan national church annual family retreat next Sunday through Tuesday. A previous Taiwan missionary couple will minister to the adults, and there will be meetings for children and youth. Pray that God will be glorified.

Pray for Silas and Ruth Yang as Silas leads the Taiwan National Church Union and they continue ministry in their church in Chungli. May God use Silas’ extra years (he has lived through cancer and other health issues) for His glory.

EUROPE/MIDDLE EAST

BOSNIA HERCEGOVINA: Pray for Mark Byrom and family as they fly to Bosnia on July 7. Pray that their luggage will clear customs and not get lost. Pray for a smooth transition, wisdom in choosing where to live, and good relationships with neighbors.

Pray for wisdom in starting up a community center in a strategic location this fall.

FRANCE: Trinity International Church of Strasbourg requests prayer for Bruce and Darlene Terpstra (superintendent of the Metropolitan District) who will serve as interim pastor during July. Pray also for Randy and Kendra Shaw (Pacific Northwest District) who will serve as interim pastor for part of August (beginning on August 1). Pray that people will quickly integrate these pastoral couples into the life of the church. Pray as well for safety as they travel.

Mark and Pattie Brinkman, formerly serving in the Balkans, will arrival in August to begin language study for their future ministry at Trinity International Church of Strasbourg. Pray for them as they begin the visa process.

Pray for Andrew and Marcia Berry, Toulouse International Church, Toulouse, as they travel back to the States for July and August. Pray for Andrew as he speaks at Beulah Beach Bible and Missionary Camp as well as several churches. Pray for internationals transitioning to Toulouse this summer. Pray that they might find the church and receive a warm welcome.

Pray for a smooth transition for Tim and Rachel Meier as they move from Albertville to Toulouse. Pray that God will provide a suitable apartment with a guest bedroom as well as a good preschool for their son, Blaine. Pray also that Blaine will make friends easily in Toulouse.

RUSSIA: Pray for participants of an English Club hosted by Donnie and Blythe Mason. Pray that God will give attendees a hunger for spiritual things and that the Holy Spirit will give the Masons the right words at the right time for conversations about faith.

Pray for a July 23-26 adult English Weekend Camp. Pray that all the details of camp preparation will come together, that God will bring the people He wants to come, and that attendees will be drawn to Him through the daily devotional time and other opportunities.

Pray that God will provide housing for the Friesens and Eggletons. Pray for the Friesens’ safe travel back to Russia in July and for their readjustment.

Blythe Mason’s struggle with diabetes hit an all-time low in June as her blood sugar skyrocketed and she was constantly nauseous. A blood test revealed that her pancreas is barely functioning and that she has a type of diabetes that is not controllable by just diet and exercise. She has started on once-a-day shots of insulin, which is helping greatly. Pray for her adjustment to the complicated process of using insulin and for normal blood sugar readings. Most of all, pray for complete long-term healing. Pray for the diabetes to be bound in her body, as it is in heaven, and for healing to be loosed!

SPAIN: Pray for the Chaaya and Lewis families that have relocated to the Barcelona area this past weekend. Pray for a smooth transition and for divine wisdom as they take steps to initiate ministry to a unreached people.

Two Alliance churches in the Madrid area will be holding English camps in July. Pray for God’s blessing on these ministries.

Pray for wisdom and unity for the National Church Committee and for Raymond Ebbett as he works with national leaders during this time.

Praise the Lord that Betsy Blanchard arrived safely in Granada this past weekend, following home assignment. Pray for a smooth transition back into life and ministry in Spain.

Pray for Tim and Marilyn Westergren and family as they return to Spain this coming weekend following home assignment.

LATIN AMERICA

ECUADOR: Lisa and Rich Brown request prayer for safe travel and good health during home assignment and their tour with their band Corban. Pray that God will provide a 15-passenger van in September.

Pray for the more than 200 short termers coming to Ecuador and Peru this summer. Pray for the 10 interns and Jeff and Kara Enns, running teams in Peru, and Mark and Cheryl Shafer, running teams in Ecuador.

Pray that Inca Link Ecuador will receive the funds needed to pay off the property that was purchased for Casa Blanca, a ministry center.

FATELA (Latin American Graduate School of Theology and World Missions): Praise God for the good number of students taking urban ministry courses and those studying online. Pray that God will richly bless these students with increasingly fruitful ministries.

Pray for FATELA’s director, Dr. Miguel Angel Palomino, and academic dean, Dr. Francisco Cerron, both of whom carry heavy loads in administration and teaching, as well as leading a Spanish-speaking congregation in Miami.

Pray that God will provide donors for FATELA’s Scholarship Program. A number of students in the Peru center have had to postpone studies for lack of assistance.

Pray for the third module being taught in six of eight centers in July: Christology in the Gospels and Church Development in Acts. Pray for stamina for teachers and students who will be in class for 30 hours during four or five days.

Pray for preparations for the August 27-28 annual board meetings in Bogota, Colombia.

UNITED STATES

Chaplains: Pray for Pierre Allegre, an Alliance military chaplain and pastor, who will serve a six-week tour at several Air Force bases, training chaplain candidates who are seminary students. It’s a great opportunity to impact future Air Force chaplains. Also, Pierre may be deployed overseas again in 2010. He appreciates prayers regarding the impact on his congregation and his family. Praise God for enabling Pierre to graduate from Air Command and Staff College recently.

Pray for God’s wisdom and guidance for Gabe Lawson and Ryan Kocak, Alliance chaplain candidates who will train under Pierre Allegre. Praise the Lord that Alliance chaplains have such an influential role in the lives of the nation’s military.

Pray for Alliance chaplain candidate (CPT) John McDougall, who will spend his summer military ministry working at Ft. Lewis, Washington. Pray that John will have opportunities to share the gospel with fellow soldiers. Also, pray for God’s protection and provision for John’s family in Portland, Oregon, while he is away.

Craig Smith, National Evangelist: Continue to pray for Craig, who is recovering from a very serious car accident. For specific requests and updates, visit caringbridge.org/visit/craigladonnasmith.

Great Lakes District: There was a fire at First Alliance Church (Toledo, Ohio) on June 25. The sanctuary burned but the offices, foyer, and annex were spared. There is extensive smoke and water damage. Praise the Lord that no one was injured in the fire. Pray for Keith Sholl, his staff, and church family during this time.