August’s Dispatch magazine is now available. Read through it and give thanks for all that God is doing through the work of MA.
Why not spend 30 seconds each day reading and praying through the points of this prayer monthly.
Our monthly Zoom meeting takes place on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 7pm. You would be most welcome to join us on Thursday 16th.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
We invite you to join with us on Saturday 8th November at Newtownbreda Baptist Church for MA’s Prayer Morning. Come along for 10am to have tea, coffee and treats together before beginning at 10:30am.
A light lunch will be provided afterwards and we would love for you to stay. If you do plan to stay for lunch, please could you let us know by emailing news@missionafrica.org.uk
Take time to remember the Lord’s command and ask Him to send people to reach the unreached.
“Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest feld.“
Matthew 9:38
Morrison Family - Praise God with the Morrisons for the providential provision of another missionary to assist David in the TEAM offce 2 days a week over the next couple of months. It was not planned but it is a great encouragement.
KENYA
Pray for Karai School and Children’s Home as they begin make plans for upcoming building projects. Pray that funding will be available and that the work will be able to go ahead.
NIGERIA
Ibia Family - Samantha and her family have now been in Jos for almost 2 months. Give thanks that they are adjusting well; especially the kids to the cooler climate. Continue to pray for the kids as they are still settling into their new school.
Praise God for a good start to school for the girls. Pray particularly for Olivia, that her language abilities may grow rapidly and that she may sense God’s presence with her in what must be an overwhelming situation.
Pray for grace and wisdom for Lucy as she prepares for Acacia’s next small business course and refects on next steps in Acacia’s development.
Remember Thogoto Home for the Aged. Many of the residents are suffering from dementia and Alzheimers; pray that they would feel the Lord’s presence surrounding them. Pray also for the staff who love and care for them.
Rachel and Sarah; two Medical Electives will be travelling to Kenya on 18th October. Pray for them as they travel and as they begin to settle into life and ministry in Kenya. Pray that God would use them in the hospital for His glory.
Praise God that Samantha has been able to begin working at the Fellowship of Christian Students (FCS) headquarters as part of their Monitoring and Evaluation Team. Pray for her as this is a very different role from feld ministry.
Give thanks for the opportunity the Ibia’s have to regularly attend Godfrey’s former school; Plateau State Polytechnic, where they will work alongside students and have a chaplaincy role in evangelism and discipleship.
Ekanem Family - Praise God for a successful start to a new school for Angel and her cousin, Ediomo. Pray that they would continue to settle and thrive in Secondary School, and be safe, and be wise in their choice of friendships.
Give thanks for the outreach which took place yesterday (10th) in Godwin’s home village. Pray for United Evangelical Church (UEC) International Convention; 24th26th in Uyo; that people would have a fresh encounter with God.
Pray for Gail as she travels to William Wheately Theological College once a week. With rainy season, the road has been very muddy. Pray for her safety and for the anointing of God’s Spirit as she teaches God’s word.
Pray for the Kids Club which runs in Gail & Godwin’s home. This resumed on Saturday (11th) and will run for the next 8 weeks. Pray for all who attend and that God will be working in their hearts and minds.
Mark Nixon - Praise God for two adults and several children who became Christians at a recent Gospel Campaign which Mark attended. Pray for them as they grow and learn more about their faith.
Give thanks for a young man called Paul who trusted in Jesus at a recent Sunday morning service. Pray that God will grow Paul in his faith and use Him to reach others for His glory.
Janet Martin - Janet is starting a Kids Bible Club with around 50 children which will run each Thursday afternoon. Pray for wisdom as she prepares to open up the Bible with these children; some will never have heard the Gospel before.
Ask the Lord to grant Janet wisdom, strength and energy as she continues to build relationships with people across the various aspects of the hospital, school, college of nursing and local church.
Janet is currently in the process of applying for an extension on her visa. Pray for a sense of peace as she navigates this tricky situation. Pray that her new visa will be granted soon and without any issues.
Gaiya Family - Praise God for the success of the Theological Librarian’s Workshop run by Africa Christian Textbooks. Pamela gives thanks that many participants were helped in learning more about effective online learning.
Musa, who has taught Church History for the past 30 years, has eventually been able to send his manuscript (titled Africa Church History) to ACTS Publishing Department. Pray for the editorial work and the printing process to be smooth.
IVORY COAST
Gracie, in Grade 10 (Year 12) at Hillcrest School, is looking forward to midterm break which begins from today. Pray for a time of rest and refreshment. The workload is heavy, pray for strength and stamina and for good godly friendships.
Thank you for praying today for Africa Christian Textbooks. Pray that every member of staff will know God’s faithfulness and goodness. Pray as Pamela continues to learn more about the inventory management software at ACTS.
Ana van Brakel - Ana asks that you continue to pray for the arrival of her new visa. This has been a long process. Pray for all those involved in this and that this will soon be resolved.
Pray in the run-up to the Presidential elections which are planned for tomorrow (25th) October. Pray for safety, minimal protests and a peaceful election campaign.
Robbie Toop - Give thanks for opportunities which Robbie had throughout October to share about the work of Mission Africa. Pray for those who have shown interest, that there will be fruit from those conversations.
GENERAL
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.
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Revd Dr Samuel Ebukiba from the United Evangelical Church in Nigeria will be joining on 8th November. Pray for his safe arrival and that God will give him wisdom as he prepares to share about church partnership.
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This year’s fnal Come See Go Tell session will be next month. Give thanks for all who served in Africa over the summer. Pray that as applications for 2026 go live in November; God will be stirring more hearts to serve Him next summer.
Pray for Elaine Campbell as she continues to settle into the MA offce and takes over the responsibility for MA’s Short Term Programme. Pray that God will use her to disciple and encourage others to fnd their part in His story!
Pray for wisdom and discernment for the offce team as they plan and prepare for MA’s Prayer Morning on 8th November. Pray that God will be stirring hearts
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This month we also welcome Debbie Simpson onto our staff team. Debbie has recently returned from serving in Madagascar with SIM. Pray for Debbie as she adjusts to life back home but also into the MA offce environment.
‘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
