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Fuelled by Prayer June - August 2018
Little Children Are Dependent A child was recently born to one of our staff members. God clearly created a relationship on earth that we could understand as a reflection of our relationship with Him. Not everyone has loving parents, some have absent parents, some would be better off if they had absent parents, but there are examples that can at least give us a glimpse of what He intends between us and Him. “He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me. If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.” Matthew 18:2-6 From birth, a babe will cry out for food, warmth, shelter and love without measure or concern as to how the provision will be given. He won’t consider budgets or whether the provider has employment. Neither does he concern himself about sounding too needy or try to provide for himself in his pride. He cries expecting his needs to be met and the more they are met, the more he feels loved, and the more he trusts in his provider.
Children are lowly in their dependence. We are to depend on God for everything. Rest has been a repeated message for the MAF staff throughout the year. Our International Prayer Day on 16 May 2018 is focussed on rest. There are so many ways that a person can receive rest, shelter, food, warmth or anything else we need or desire. But we can only truly rest in Him. We can only find true strength in Him. We can only find true healing in Him. We can only find exactly what we need and desire in Him - every blessing, every good and perfect gift comes from the Lord, and no sorrow is added to it. Unlike what is taught in the West, independence is not the height of maturity. We need to depend on the Lord like a child depends on his parents. We call our Lord, “FATHER”. How kind of Him to state our relationship from the very start. Don’t allow pride to creep in and deceive you. We need God more than we need anything else. “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.” Luke 12:32 Depend on Him and receive peace. “Consider how the lilies grow. They do not labour or spin...” Luke 12:27 *Front Cover: Dave Forney Photography 2015
MAF SA MISSIONARY TEAM Steve (Pilot) and Camilla Eatwell Children: Nate and Cade
Please pray for protection as Steve flies many medical evacuations. Pray that he would also get rest as his flying schedule is busy and Steve is away from home once every week. Please pray for Camilla and the boys, for their protection and for strength. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.� Deut 31:6
Brad (Pilot) and Michelle Venter Children: Nathan, Hailey and Megan The Venters will be in RSA for furlough in June, please pray for refreshing and quality time when connecting with family, friends and churches. Pray for safety and strength as they make the journey from PNG to RSA. But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you. Psalm 5:11
Papua New Guinea
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Praise God for His great provision! The PNG programme was able to buy not just one C208, but five! We will reach many more people! Pray for restoration over PNG as they have experienced many earthquakes since March. Pray for every person to receive the aid and compassion they need. Please pray for our Team there to be encouraged after seeing so much disaster. Pray for them to receive the Comfort of the Holy Spirit. Papua New Guinea
Kirstein (Pilot) and Amelia Combrink Children: Johann Peter, Louis Kirstein Please pray for the new airstrip in an area renowned for spiritual darkness, pray for safety of the team and as we prepare to support the local church in the area. Pray also for Kirstein’s safety in challenging weather and his trips to the South Masaai. Praise God for continued partnerships to sustain their ministry! And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19
Mark (pilot) and Lorraine Liprini Children: David and Ruth Mark will be travelling and flying extensively over the next couple of months. Lorraine will be managing the B&B and its staff. Please pray for them to work from a place of rest and strength in the Lord. Pray for perfect health. “I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.” Psalm 121 Tanzania
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Pray for the people that receive medical treatment to understand the love of the Father. Pray for open hearts and understanding. Praise Him for the lives already given. Pray for the persecuted church in Chad to fear no evil and to be strengthened with power through His Spirit, in their inner being. Praise the Lord for the hope that He brings to the missionaries MAF flies. Praise Him for His kindness and perfect timing. Praise Him for His sustenance. Chad
NEW MAF SA MISSIONARIES Grant (Pilot) and Emily Strugnell Children: Jane Praise God that Grant passed standardisation. He is officially an MAF pilot. Please pray for a time of rest and refreshing when they are in RSA before they go to Lesotho. Pray also for a smooth transition into their new roles and environment and that they would settle well in Lesotho with the MAF Team. Please also pray for their financial support target to be reached quickly.
Tobias Meyer (Pilot)
Currently, Tobias is flying in his Standardisation course in Mareeba, Australia. Please pray for focus and peace. Pray that he passes this final stage of the MAF recruitment process. Pray for his support raising efforts in Europe to bear fruit. Pray for open doors, and hearts that have been prepared to give to his mission work in South Sudan. Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, â&#x20AC;&#x153;He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.â&#x20AC;? Psalm 91:1-2 South Sudan
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Pray that drug smugglers in the Lesotho Mountains will be convicted and come to know Christ as their Lord and Saviour. Pray also for the users of the drugs in Lesotho and South Africa. Pray that the Holy Spirit will provide the MAF Team in Lesotho with words that communicate effectively in the culture and language of the people there. Pray for the people who identify themselves with the Christian religion to grow deeper in relationship with Christ and to become disciples who can minister and evangelise to their own people. Lesotho
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Liberia Praise God for our team of 5 dedicated personnel and one Cessna 208 Grand Caravan in Liberia. As Liberia recovers from the effects of Ebola and the civil war, MAF’s operations is the country’s only humanitarian flight service. According to a national census, 85.5% of the population practises Christianity, but the Church is fragile and many believers live in fear and spiritual bondage. Plead the blood of Jesus over the country. Pray for freedom from the fear that so many people feel. Pray for the Lord’s peace to infiltrate the land. Speak this verse over Liberians: “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 International
Many people, particularly late teens and young adults, feel lost, depressed, and hopeless because of the trauma they have experienced in their country. Pray for the youth to wear ‘the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness.’ Pray that they experience joy in the Lord. Give thanks for these MAF partners that are working to uplift isolated Liberians spiritually and physically: Baptist Church in Liberia Baptist Mid-mission Medical Teams International New Tribes Mission SIM International Samaritans Purse Water Mission International Waves for Change The photo on the left is of youths participating in Waves for Change. A programme created by a South African who teaches them how to overcome fear and stress, how to deal with the troubles in their lives, and give them hope – all through learning the skills of surfing in a year-long program.
You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest, as warriors rejoice when dividing the plunder. Isaiah 9:3
Liberia
MAF SA LOCAL TEAM Maxine Holman CEO
Thank you to everyone who prayed for us during the MAF Hike for Flight that took place on the 26th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 30th April. Please continue to pray for our team as we fundraise for our work here in South Africa and around the world. Pray for wisdom as we look at new ways of raising awareness for the need for OďŹ&#x192;ce staff in MAF programs globally. Pray that the Lord would call the right people and that those He calls will be obedient to go. Praise the Lord for His provision. Sometimes I feel inadequate in the work that I do but the Lord knows the things that will challenge me and He never gives me more than I can handle and for that I am truly grateful.
Thandeka Mndebele Operations Manager Praise God for new donors! Pray for more open doors and for increase in our impact in Limpopo.
Thabitha Mashabela Housekeeper
We thank God for His kindness. He will never leave us nor forsake us. He is our ever-present help! Please continue to pray for work for my husband and for protection around my family. The Lord is our Provider and we can rely on Him! Thank you for your prayers!
Samantha Gumede Somdle Operations Assistant Our volunteer medical practitioners are sacrificial. Pray for more volunteers like them to say yes to the Lord’s call. Please also pray for the recipients to recieve Christ as their Saviour.
Maggie Mumba Finance Manager
Thank the Lord for His Goodness. Please pray for the Lord’s face to shine on all our supporters. Pray too for the leaders of MAF and MAF International. Pray that God’s Word will indeed spread rapidly and be honored wherever it goes. Thank you for praying for God’s Will to be done in my family.
Precia Ngoepe Database and Donor Relations
We praise God for a successful transition of leadership in our country this year, we praise God for a peaceful handover, for God ‘s provision in a difficult economy, He’s faithful in all His promises, for His everlasting love, mercy and grace we experience in our lives. Please pray for MAFSA financial support, that God will continue opening doors for us, for the youth of our country to turn their eyes and hope to God and for the leaders of RSA to seek Godly wisdom in all decision making.
Gabriella Szabo Marketing & Events Coordinator
Please pray for wisdom and open doors as we embark on large new fundraising and awareness projects. Pray for the right people to desire to help us.
Natalie Ramanna Office and HR Administrator Pray that the Lord of the harvest would prepare the finances and people to join MAF. Pray for safety for all our pilots flying over mountains and jungles.
MAF South Africa Pray for many more churches to come to know about the work of MAF. Pray for favour over us as we go out to raise awareness. Pray for strength and stamina for our missionaries as they encounter evil (Ephesians 6:10â&#x20AC;&#x201C;18). Pray for perseverance when their ministry seems to be fruitless. Pray for more missionaries to say yes to the Call of God to serve Him with MAF. Pray for courage and obedience.
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Praise God for His divine Hand guiding us through every decision. Pray that the people of Limpopo will recognise their worth and will receive vision so that they do not perish. Please pray that many more South Africans will want to serve with FFL. Pray for networking opportunities and for favour on our meetings with new supporters. South Africa
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