PRAISE and prayer for:
- the Church of the Nazarene in Rwanda
- The Church of the Nazarene started in Rwanda in 1993. Three tribes make up the population of 12.95 million people: Hutu (85%), Tutsi (14%), and Twa (1%).
- 12,759 Members; 53 Fully Organized Churches and 47 Not Yet Fully Organized Churches; 28 Ordained and 57 District Licensed Ministers
- we praise God for the church members who are making disciples who also make disciples.
- we praise God for the churches that have been able to meet the government regulations following the pandemic and once again have open doors and are gathering in person.
- we praise God for being able to gather in person for district assemblies on both districts.
- JFHP Paraguay Team report: “Roberto’s life was filled with alcohol and narcotics before reaching the feet of Christ. He realized his great sin through the JESUS film. Afterward, he felt the Holy Spirit call him to surrender and now feels so much joy. Today, Roberto is a faithful disciple and loves attending Bible studies and prayer meetings. We praise God for the over 4,000 Paraguayans who made decisions for Christ last year!
PRAY for:
- the Church of the Nazarene in Rwanda
- the completion of the Rwanda Central District Building as they work to upgrade the center to meet government regulations
- the Rwanda Southwest District as leaders try to buy land and build their district center.
- as God continues to comfort those who have lost loved ones to COVID-19
- Paraguay. JFHP Teams are planting churches in remote areas and among immigrant and indigenous peoples. Pray for the gospel to become deeply rooted, and for entire communities to be transformed as God’s love is shared throughout this South American country. Many children living in poverty must work instead of attending school. Pray for these children — against abuse, and for them to receive a revelation of the fatherhood of God in their lives. Pray also for the strengthening of families.
- from the Sunbergs in Poland – June 25 – the Courage for the Journey Poland-Ukraine Team in Przemyśl tonight. Trains arriving from Ukraine have been delayed more than 12 hours because of shelling on railways. More than a 1000 people are now waiting at the border. It is unreal. Volunteers are helping people as they can. The effort to carry bags and direct people has been multiplied.
- from Heather (Fraser) Liebenberg, missionary in Bhekulwandle, South Africa
- The first week of April a huge storm hit Durban and the East Coast of South Africa, causing floods, mudslides, and sinkholes, which resulted in extensive damage to roads, water and electricity infrastructure. Houses were destroyed and an estimated 450 people lost their lives. May started with an impactful prayer walk organised by some of the pastors of local churches in Bhekulwandle. In preparation for the combined prayer walk, we met with some of the community’s traditional leaders. On the day of the prayer walk, we had various places along the 1 km route where the group stopped and prayed for different prayer topics including families, poverty, crime, youth, schools, unemployment, etc. At the final stop, Pastor Mjaja prayed and shared a vision that God had shown him of many bodies on the ground, and their blood crying out for vengeance, perpetuating violence and more bloodshed. Everyone prayed into this and there was a strong sense of God’s presence there.
I was excited about the prayer walk – we’ve been planning it since January. Sadly, two days before it took place, I contracted Covid and was in isolation and unable to participate. I thank God that the Prayer Walk was a powerful breakthrough resulting from unified prayer. I am also grateful that I was only ill for a week and have since regained my health.
- The first week of April a huge storm hit Durban and the East Coast of South Africa, causing floods, mudslides, and sinkholes, which resulted in extensive damage to roads, water and electricity infrastructure. Houses were destroyed and an estimated 450 people lost their lives. May started with an impactful prayer walk organised by some of the pastors of local churches in Bhekulwandle. In preparation for the combined prayer walk, we met with some of the community’s traditional leaders. On the day of the prayer walk, we had various places along the 1 km route where the group stopped and prayed for different prayer topics including families, poverty, crime, youth, schools, unemployment, etc. At the final stop, Pastor Mjaja prayed and shared a vision that God had shown him of many bodies on the ground, and their blood crying out for vengeance, perpetuating violence and more bloodshed. Everyone prayed into this and there was a strong sense of God’s presence there.