monthly
February 2025
The next Dispatch magazine is now available. Read through it and give thanks for all that God is doing through the work of MA.
For the month of February , why not spend 30 seconds each day praying through this prayer monthly for our partners and projects.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
We are so excited to share with you that we have a brand new logo and website which are now live! We are still very much the Mission Africa as you know it, just with a brand new look. Our website is the same address as previous - www. missionafrica.org.uk, it will just have a much easier and more friendly user experience.
We’d encourage you to go and check it out, either on your phone or computer. It is our prayer that God would be stirring hearts to reach the unreached across Africa.
Our monthly Zoom meeting will be taking place on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 7pm. You would be most welcome to join us.
Our frst session of Come See Go Tell 2025 took place at the end of January. The room was flled with almost 40 people who are willing to be used by God this summer. We also started a second course for those who will be leading the teams called Been There, Done That which will be based on the book of Acts.
Pray that as they begin both of these discipleship courses, that it won’t just be about a summer trip, but that their lives will be transformed from seeing God at work in Africa enabling them to go and tell others of God’s faithfulness.
Gaiya Family - The beginning of February sees both Musa and Pamela resuming their ‘normal’ duties after their sabbatical periods. Pray for the Lord’s help as they settle back into routines; Musa at the University of Jos and Pamela at ACTS.
Pamela, Musa and Gracie are grateful for the outpouring of love and prayers during the passing away of Pamela’s Mum on 15th January. Please continue to remember in prayer Pamela’s Dad that he would be conscious of the Lord’s comfort and nearness.
Thank you for continuing to pray for Gracie who is half way through Grade 9, her frst year in High School (Year 10 equivalent). Pray as she develops helpful learning skills, good friendships, and an awareness of the Lord in her life. May she know His grace is suffcient.
Ekanem Family - Pray for Gail’s preparation for Kid’s Club, which will resume during the later part of this month. Pray also for her as she lectures at William Wheatley Theological College.
Praise God for the difference that the regular monthly outreaches are making in Godwin’s home village of Ikot Ekpang. Pray for the next one on 20th February. Pray that the people’s hearts would be prepared to hear and to act upon God’s word.
Pray for United Evangelical Church’s Mission Outreach to Niger Republic Mission Field from 18th to 26th February.
Ibia Family - Pray for the 2 Primary Schools that we are working in. There is approximately 200 pupils. Pray that we would be able to make impact for God in the lives of these young people.
Pray for the 3 Secondary Schools we have also been able to get into. There are 350 students altogether. Pray as we go though a course on leadership with them; that God would be calling them to follow Him.
Pray for strengthening of relationships with the School Authority of each of the schools that we are in. It is our hope that they would begin to have a true understanding of the Fellowship of Christian Students ministry.
Mark Nixon - Give thanks that Mark will hopefully be returning to Nigeria this month. His visa has been applied for so pray that it is approved and there are no immigration issues or delays that prevents him returning.
Pray for all the practical arrangements that are currently being made for Mark’s arrival in Nigeria. Pray as he travels from London to Abuja and also for safety on the roads as he then travels from Abuja to Ankpa.
Give thanks for the village outreaches that have continued in Mark’s absence and for the many lives who they’ve seen transformed. Pray that this will be an encouragement to Mark as he begins to become involved in them again.
Morrison Family - Pray for Fiona who will be doing a Nursing Placement during the month of February, as well as getting ready to run the centre in Lucy’s absence during our time at home (March - August).
IVORY COAST
Ana van Brakel - Gives thanks that Ana was able to have a restful time at home for Christmas to celebrate her dad’s 80th. Continue to pray for the administration team at the Bible Colege; that people would show a willingness to try out new things.
Pray for M. who is part of the current group of women following the Acacia Programme. She is pregnant but will need to make a decision about whether she will continue to live in sin. Pray for the Bible studies we are doing with her.
Pray for David and his many responsibilities. Pray especially for the three who make up the Field Leadership Team of TEAM.
Kathryn Lindsay - Kathryn is currently at home in Northern Ireland on Home Assignment. Continue to pray for her as she rests; both physically and spiritually and for wisdom as she considers her next steps.
BURKINA FASO
Jeremy Nash - Give thanks that Jeremy was able to have a safe trip to Burkina Faso in January. Pray for an improvement in the security situation, so travel is less dangerous and people can start returning to their homes to rebuild their lives.
Continue to pray that Ana’s long-term visa would fnally come through. It has been approved, the paperwork is just taking some time to come through to her.
Ana asks prayer for Robbie and Margaret’s visit in the middle of February; that all will go well and that it would be the frst of more visits to come.
3 Medical Elective students will be travelling to Kenya this month for 6 weeks. They will be working in both Kikuyu and Chigoria Hospitals. Pray for safety as they travel and as they begin sharing the love of Jesus with their patients.
Give thanks for the successful trip to Kenya that Paul, Lauren and Catherine had during December. They returned with new opportunities for partnership and service in Kenya. Pray for the preparation and planning of these.
Pray that the hope offered in the gospel would be understood and grasped by many and the power and grace of God would touch their lives.
Pray for the Dagara pastors; to be renewed in their ministries. Pray especially for God’s help with a localised famine in that area. Pray for teachers running Explorers Clubs to offer their best to God and the children as they teach and mark the Bible lessons.
Robbie Toop - Give thanks for two speaking opportunities in churches in Cleland (2nd Feb) and Falkirk (2nd March) both of whom support the work of Mission Africa. Pray for more opportunities in the upcoming months.
GENERAL
Give thanks for Paul, Lauren, Catherine, Ashleigh and Katie. Pray as they work together to think and plan for 2025 in how they continue to support our partners, promote our work and encourage people excited to partner with us in serving Him.
Pray for Robbie & Margaret’s visit to Côte d’Ivoire (10th to 19th Feb) to spend time with Ana van Brakel. Pray we will be encouraged by the work of the Hebron Pastoral Institute in Bouafé. Pray for safety in travel and for a helpful and worthwhile time with Ana.
Give thanks for renewed opportunities in university Christian Union’s. Pray for new connections with Glasgow and Caley University Christian Union’s in particular.
Pray for the board of Mission Africa, that as they look to the future of the mission, God would be in the center of all their plans. Pray for wisdom in all the decisions that they need to make. They next meet on 11th February.
We have identifed two specifc needs and opportunites in Nigeria for long-term service. Pray that God would be stirring the hearts of people who are willing to start their story in serving Him in Africa.
‘Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints.’ Ephesians 6:18
