Prayer

Current prayer points

• 'The point is this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work.

  As it is written,
  ‘He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures for ever.’

  He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way for your great generosity, which will produce thanksgiving to God through us; for the rendering of this ministry not only supplies the needs of the saints but also overflows with many thanksgivings to God. Through the testing of this ministry you glorify God by your obedience to the confession of the gospel of Christ and by the generosity of your sharing with them and with all others, while they long for you and pray for you because of the surpassing grace of God that he has given you. Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!'
  2 Corinthians 9:6-15 NRSVA

  “so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work”

  We are so grateful to our amazingly generous God for His faithfulness through our recent fundraising campaign. We give thanks for every person who baked, moved, hosted, and donated to Mission Maker Month. Your dedication and support have been instrumental in reaching and surpassing our ambitious goal of raising £30,000.

  Please give thanks with us that the goal was met by the generosity of many people sharing what they have from God’s abundance. Each contribution is a testament to the power of community and faith.

  Thank you

  Please keep praying with us and if you would like to be involved in any other way do get in touch.
  Please share these requests with your family, your prayer partners, your life group and your church. Pray confidently holding on firmly to God's promises and let us see what He will do.

• Zambia

  Team 1 have arrived home now. Give thanks for their service and fundraising for the project.

  Pray for Teams 2 and 3 as they prepare to head out shortly. Please pray for travel mercies.

  We thank God that flights could be rearranged after cancellations by the airline.

  We pray for Geoff and Roger as they lead the teams in Zambia this year, and for Chris as he supports Geoff.

  We pray for our Partners in Lusaka who daily face many challenges, running schools and safe houses for vulnerable adults and children, and providing support for vulnerable families in their communities.

• Footprints Zambia

  Pray also for the Footprints team who will travel to Zambia for a non-building team.

  Pray for the volunteers as they prepare for serving on the streets with the children there.

  We pray that many more street children will be reached and rescued, knowing they are loved by God and by us.

• Cambodia

  We pray for many volunteers to join the 2 teams scheduled for early 2027.

  Please pray for Serve Cambodia, Pastor Sara and all our partners and friends in Cambodia who work so hard serving their communities.

• Narok, Kenya

  Please pray for the volunteers on the team this year and for all their preparations.

  Pray for the overseas staff team, Jackie and Denise - for strength, wisdom, and grace as they serve. Pray also for all the plans for the trip; for transport, accommodation and project visits.

  Pray for our partner, Mission with a Vision, as they continue to bring hope and support to girls and women in the community.

• Kumi, Uganda

  Thank God for the safe arrival of Team 2 on 24 July pray for continued good health for the Team.

  Pray for the building projects: for the completion of teacher’s homes and the refurbishment of three classrooms.

  Pray for funding needed for the internal refurbishment of the Children’s Ward at Kumi Health Centre (built in 1958!) Giving thanks for the amazing generosity of members of Christ Church Downend, who have funded repairs to the roof, which are necessary before the internal refurbishment can be started. (photo shows a mother and child in the Children’s Ward)

  Pray for the neediest families in Kumi, especially during the drought that is currently being experienced. That all will have enough food to eat and fresh water to drink.

  Pray as we continue to support Ngora School for Deaf Children; that the children will succeed in their education, supported by the Head Teacher and staff who are so committed to their futures.

• Zimbabwe

  Pray that excitement will be building for the team coming out in August – as they prepare, pray and fundraise.

  Pray that they will raise funds to help complete the new classroom inside and out, and for the other school and orphanage refurbishment projects we are planning.

  For Ali and John as they plan the overall itinerary and liaise with our project partners in Bulawayo.

  Pray for John and Ali’s family back in the UK – 5 children, 2 grandchildren and 4 elderly parents as they face exciting opportunities and difficult challenges this year, and for them as they visit the UK in July/August before returning to Bulawayo to welcome the MD team.

• Dominican Republic

  Give thanks for the safe (if late) arrival of Team 1 and for all that they did and all that they experienced.

  Pray for Simone (Regional Manager), Gill, and Andrew as they lead the teams - for wisdom, unity, and strength in their roles.

  We give thanks for the relationships being strengthened with Ruben and the Samaritan Foundation. We are grateful for their hospitality and the opportunity they provide to build a home for families in need.

• Malawi

  Please pray for our partners Mbedza in Zomba and their eco stoves and tree planting projects.

  We give thanks for money raised to support this project without a team this year and for the many volunteers who have signed up for 2027.

• The news is unsettling right now and conflicts around the world affect all of us in many ways. We pray for peace.

  The volatility in world markets, especially oil, impacts our budgets and international travel.

  Please pray for safety in travel and for swift resolution of any cancellations or changes made by airlines.

• Our volunteers:
  We thank God for all the volunteers who have joined a team this year.

  Pray for their preparations and for their fundraising efforts.

  Please ask God for opportunities to share about our work with those you meet, with your family, with your church.

  Please pray our Trustees thanking God for their willingness to serve in this way and for the gifts that they bring to Mission Direct.