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SIM USA Daily Prayer Calendar

By PrayerMay–June 2018

Teachers can influence with an eternal impact. Throughout this edition of By Prayer we will pray for people in a variety of settings where leaders are teaching, training, equipping, mentoring and more. As you pray for these requests, reflect on leaders who have influenced you. Thank God for them, and thank them if you can. Emulate them. Pass on to others the things you learned from great teachers. Lift up the gifted trainers, educators and administrators who are passionately passing on what they have learned to others who will do the same. May we all have teachable hearts, continually learning from our heavenly teacher, by prayer.

Prayer Focus for May–June

The development of teachers, leaders and

students through education and short term training

Praying around the World• EAST & SOUTHERN AFRICA• WEST & SOUTH CENTRAL ASIA• ASIA–PACIFIC

• THE AMERICAS• EUROPE, NORTH &

WEST AFRICA

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The development of teachers, leaders and students through education and

short term training

International Leadership & ServicesPraise God for Hyon Kim, director of people care and development. Pray God builds a capable team to serve with her. Ask God for wisdom and humility as they encourage SIM workers to develop into the likeness of Jesus Christ.

Sports FriendsSports Friends is strategically reviewing how to best identify and develop leaders who will be effective shepherds, stewards, and servants. Pray for the staff as they seek to sharpen leadership and discipleship training for the coaches and churches they serve.

Ministry Focus KEP AND DEBBIE JAMES, BOLIVIA

A rural pastor/leader of 30 churches told us: “A year ago our pastors realized 25 years of fol-lowing prosperity teaching had left us crippled and divided, with the Bible absent in our services. We asked God’s forgiveness and began studying Romans along with other Equipping Servants Internship pastors. We began to understand the gospel in a way we never had before, and the Lord changed us. We now preach the truth of the Word and it is impacting our churches.” Pray other pastors and churches will be transformed in 2018!

BoliviaThe change to the Bolivian school calendar is attracting families who never before considered Carachipampa Christian School. Pray these new families come to know Jesus. Pray urgently for a godly director to wisely guide the school in this new era.

CanadaThe influence of a godly teacher is priceless. Many people gratefully remember the impact of significant godly teachers. Pray swift growth of support teams for Canadian appointees desiring to teach overseas. Pray they have long and effective ministries when they arrive.

LiberiaA key strategy for SIM Liberia and partner church ECOL provides leadership training for pastors and church leaders. Pray these training events effectively prepare church leaders to serve their congregations in raising up disciples who will disciple others.

Côte d’IvoirePraise God for families reconciled with their estranged children through Djao’s ministry. Pray his funding increases. Ann Seri disciples women, using artisanal activities to encourage creativity and responsibility. Chantal Téhé leads a Francophone school of missions. Pray these women lead wisely.

GhanaThe Project Share school in Gushegu urgently needs a new principal. This Christian school is a model for quality education in the area. Please pray God calls a gifted Christian administrator to fill this very important role soon.

Burkina FasoMany of the students in the evening Bible school in Ouagadougou had a poor harvest this year. Pray the Lord will abundantly provide for their families. Ask God to send more godly leaders to mentor and disciple these students.

FranceThe Ganga family started a Christian school in central Africa in 2016. Pray they live close to Jesus so the school thrives. Pray students, their families and community come to know Jesus, and grow into faithful disciples of Him.

SwitzerlandSwiss missionary families in Angola, Madagascar and Benin need teachers or tutors for their children. Pray for godly French or German-speaking teachers who love children and are willing to go to these far off places to serve these families.

United KingdomGive thanks for the candidates in a trauma healing training course this week. Please pray the skills learned will be used well for God’s glory, showing the love of Jesus as they help those who have experienced great trauma.

North AfricaPray for the team as they search for a new leader. Pray the new leader has great sensitivity and insight to conduct culture and language training for new people. Pray the team and leader adjust to one another quickly.

BeninPray for creative ideas and patience for the teachers of five homeschooling families. Please pray the children concentrate well and are motivated to learn during the hot season. Pray both the children and parents make close, long-term, local friends.

United StatesPraise God for teachers and administrators answering God’s call to minister abroad through education. Pray for rich preparation, development of encouraging and fruitful ministry relationships, ease of transition, and good connection with students and families.

ChilePraise God for Luke and Priscilla Lundstedt who, with their two children, have moved to Santiago to take on the Chile director role. Pray they settle smoothly, find a good church home soon, and develop friendships quickly.

EcuadorPray for teachers to support missionary families, both for the MK school in Loja and for families who are homeschooling in rural places. Schooling is a big issue and often a barrier we need to cross for certain ministries and areas.

ParaguaySIM Paraguay is experiencing many transitions: a new director, veterans leaving, and five new families studying languages. Pray new families adapt culturally, the new director learns his new role quickly, and ask God for grace and peace for each person.

LatinoaméricaCandidates in Latin America need English to interact with international teammates. Pray for willing teachers to train these potential workers to speak English. Pray for leaders to also teach them how to set up and run missional businesses.

Ministry Focus JENNYBETH GARDNER, USA

Partner churches and a college in Nigeria engaged teens during their August 2017 break by offering a “Computer Holiday Adventure” based on Transformational Education Network curriculum, where teens build career computer skills and grow in Christ. Parents are praising God for the results in their kids! Pray for wisdom as these partners consider whether to do the full Computer Training Outreach, which would include our chronological Bible study, and teaching for parents on how to handle media in the home.

THE AMERICAS

EUROPE, NORTH & WEST AFRICA

By PrayerMay 2018

GuineaPraise God for the successful homeschool coop year for TCK families. Pray for a teacher to come help carry the planning and teaching load. Pray these MKs grow in resiliency and trust God in the midst of many changes.

PeruPlease pray the Evangelical Seminary in Lima would be effective in raising up leaders for the Church in Peru. Pray the administrators, teachers and students would glorify God through everything they do.

RAMADAN IS MAY 15 TO JUNE 14

“Pray especially for isolated Jesus followers in villages as it’s hard to

be different during this month. Pray that their relationship with Jesus

would be more precious to them than giving in to the pressures they will

face.”

SUE BAUERLE

UruguayMembers of a church plant headed up by SIM teammates Luis and Liliana are battling stresses and life crises. Please ask the Lord for guidance as these leaders help them navigate a godly way through healing in difficult relational waters.

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ZambiaAnita Muir and Elissa Tompkins homeschool their children in many subjects and multiple grades. Pray they wisely guide their children’s education with patience, humor, and fun. Ask God to provide good friends in Zambia for all these children.

TanzaniaA small group of young Christian men gather weekly to learn how to effectively study the Scriptures. Pray they grow deep affection and hunger for God’s Word. Pray their faithfulness to Jesus spurs transformation in their churches and surrounding community.

ZimbabwePraise God for the visit from Megan Patterson. Pray the vision to see teaching as ministry to the Lord takes root. Ask God to send a worker to reach college youth with biblical truth to counteract prosperity teachings.

South Sudan & SudanPray for wisdom and provision of personnel in a new partnership between the Sudanese Church and SIM to educate Sudanese children and youth. Schools start with grade one, adding a grade yearly. Churches identify teachers; SIM trains and mentors them.

South AfricaMegan Jackson is the new short-term coordinator for SIM Southern Africa. Pray she insightfully assumes responsibilities and works well with the team. Pray also for the development of local pastors through the Kairos, Discipleship and Bible Handling Skills programs.

MozambiquePraise for the churches planted in several villages. Pray believers continue to grow in knowledge of God’s Word and in their life with Jesus, so their impact will bring many more to faith in Jesus in their villages and beyond.

Mascarene IslandsEducation in Mauritius is expensive. For those who fail at the certificate level, it is almost impossible to get further education. University fees often force families to mortgage property. Pray for affordable Christian schools to be established soon in Mauritius.

NamibiaPraise God for opportunities school teachers have not only to educate children from across the spectrum of socio-economic backgrounds, but to share with them freely about faith, life, and the gospel. Pray they have courage to seize these opportunities.

MadagascarThe four Rabeantoandro children are being homeschooled with the help of French correspondence courses. Pray for a long-term, French-speaking teacher or teacher assistant to help with the courses to free the parents for ministry.

Southern Africa Service Center (SASC)Praise for the many contacts made at the Global Assembly and the potential ministries that are resulting from those interactions. Pray the SASC staff can efficiently and wisely facilitate these new initiatives.

KenyaPray MK educators and dorm parents at Rift Valley Academy will abide faithfully in Jesus, and be godly examples and mentors to students. Ask God to direct current efforts in developing resources to improve dorm parent orientation and training.

MalawiTeachers are returning to Sunday school Teachers United Movement (STUM) for more training on June 14th – 16th after a year of teaching. Pray teachers travel safely, are encouraged, and learn more to help them effectively equip students to follow Jesus well.

East African OfficeAsk God for wise guidance in developing a training system to equip missionaries. Pray the sending office effectively supports missionaries on the field. Pray especially for educators and administrators facilitating MK education to build encouraging relationships with the children.

BotswanaB is ministering to people bound by witchcraft and demonic forces. As she is stepping out in faith to proclaim the Good News and freedom in Christ Jesus, pray for her protection from spiritual attacks.

East Africa Service Center (EASC)Praise God for the many new ideas being implemented from the Global Assembly meetings. Pray the staff continue to grow in unity as they work together to serve applicants and missionaries.

EritreaThe Kenya-based radio ministry to Eritrean diaspora blesses and teaches many that may otherwise not hear messages of the gospel of Jesus Christ in their own language. Ask God for more workers to move this valuable ministry forward.

West African Missions OfficeAn October Senders Gathering will share ideas on mobilizing churches and Christians for global missions. Pray presenters prepare thoughtfully and prayerfully with strength and spiritual vitality. Also pray for schooling for missionaries’ children.

AngolaMitcha International Christian School serves 28 students as an outreach ministry to Angolan business families. Pray for students and teachers to grow close to God. Pray for additional teachers so more children can be accepted at this sought out school.

MaliThe Mali team is currently in an interim period of leadership. Pray the Holy Spirit directs each member clearly as the team strives to work together with wisdom, discernment and understanding through this time of transition.

NigerThank God for Sahel Academy leaders. Pray for godly leaders to be director and secondary principal. Praise God for the student-started mentoring program. Pray teachers display the fruit of the Spirit in the midst of end-of-year activities.

NigeriaSIM Nigeria’s new Engage! internship program is designed to facilitate onsite missions learning with a mentor, engaging in cultural discovery. Please pray for this program to develop a new generation of Christians with a passion to impact their world for Jesus.

SenegalSenegal’s Wolof people are 99% Muslim. Ramadan is May 16 to June 15 this year. They will be fasting from food and drink (even water). Pray many seek God with spiritual hunger and He reveals Himself to them.

TogoPraise the Lord for men who are training as pastors in the denomination of SIM-related churches! Pray for church leaders as they make decisions on these new pastors’ placements. Pray for fruitful ministries as they engage in their new communities.

Ministry Focus TIM AND DIANE FELLOWS, ETHIOPIA

God did amazing things when an Ethiopian visitor held sports ministry training among the Gumuz people. In a place where women have few rights, he encouraged husbands not only to involve their wives in sports, but to relate to them as well. On Sunday he preached and almost 200 wanted to become Christians! Pray for the church leaders as they teach these men and women what it means to follow Jesus, and for Tim as he counsels the new church leaders how to train itinerant Gumuz evangelists who will share Jesus with other Gumuz.

EAST & SOUTHERN AFRICA

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By PrayerJune 2018

EthiopiaPraise God for the newly formed personnel team serving all SIM staff in Ethiopia. Pray coordinator Frewoin Daniel and assistant Konjit Dejene serve the staff well. Pray a restful and fruitful home assignment for Dan Long, pastoral care director.

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VietnamPray for the ministry of equipping local Christians in the areas of Bible knowledge, family relations, and small business. Pray for residential workers who can advance these trainings into deeper levels in partnership with local churches and organizations.

ThailandGrace International School, where many TCKs attend, is in need of additional teachers. Ayutthaya’s multiskilled and multicultural church-planting team also needs a homeschool teacher to join them. Pray God calls godly teachers to these positions.

KoreaThe Second Mission Conference of SIM Korea is June 25-28. Pray for the SIM Korea community to see God’s goodness to and through them over the past 20 years, and to envision His plan for the future at this conference.

MyanmarIn Myanmar teachers are considered equal to gods. Please pray teachers and trainers wisely model Jesus, earning the respect this role holds. Pray they use discernment and love in sharing about Jesus so students follow Him.

New ZealandSIM NZ SIMTrain weekend was held June 8-10. Pray those who attended got all they needed from the weekend and left feeling energized and motivated for the future in their ministries, friendships and daily lives.

PhilippinesPraise God for new tools developed to help in ministry and strategic planning. Pray for receptivity of the team, clear communication, and wisdom as leaders explain the new changes. Pray team members learn quickly, for implementation to go smoothly and streamlines processes.

Continental & Southeast Asia (CSEA)Pray for ongoing efforts of training ministry leaders in the region in terms of finance, project, and ministry development. Pray also for mentoring potential leaders through face-to-face and Zoom call meetings.

East AsiaPray the GoForth National Mission Conference inspires and challenges many toward missions. Pray God speaks especially through the SIM EA keynote speaker for the Chinese Track. Ask for good interactions and engagements at the SIM EA booth.

IndonesiaSIM Indonesia holds its Spiritual Life Conference this month. Fourteen field members are from 10 different ethnic backgrounds. Pray for a refreshing time for all, and a growing sense of unity.

JapanLast week for their Spiritual Life Conference the entire Japan missionary team was led through an Asian Access Leader Development track. Pray for ongoing growth as these missionaries process and apply what they learned within their family and ministry contexts.

AustraliaPraise God for Omar’s 14 years of ministry. Pray he finishes this last year well. Pray for the leadership team to continue to grow in effectiveness and confidence through the transition, and for discernment for a new SIM Australia Director.

ChinaPraise God for the leadership team. Please ask for strength and wisdom for them. Pray the many homeschooling families teach well, students learn with enthusiasm, and they have opportunities to network together.

IndiaMetro Delhi International School serves TCKs. Pray for more students and teachers for next school year. Pray the Paul Gillette Fund can increase in providing scholarships to ministry families. Pray the school witnesses well to students of other faiths.

BangladeshMorningstar Children’s Center offers impoverished children education in a nurturing environment. Praise God for dramatic growth and positive changes. Pray for a new qualified Christian Bangladeshi director, and for pressure from local religious leaders to cease.

Middle EastTeaching children at all levels, including those with special needs, is a major way of entering and serving alongside national believers in the Middle East. Join us in praying for suitably qualified and experienced teachers for Lebanon and Egypt especially.

Ministry Focus WENDY ALEXANDER, THAILAND

Amenla and Asese arrived in August to live with me and attend Grace International School in Chiang Mai. I am substitute mom, since their parents are missionaries in another part of Thailand. Living away from their families has been an adjustment for them. For me the challenges are overshadowed by the many joys

– evenings of singing, laughter, and hearing how God is teaching them as they adjust to a bigger school. It is causing me to be more disciplined myself—a good thing! Ask the Lord to prosper our time together.

ASIA–PACIFIC

Because you prayedIN 2014, YOU PRAYED FOR NEW

HOUSE PARENTS ISAIAH AND DIANA. THEY HAD 3 YEARS OF FRUITFUL MINISTRY, MUCH LOVED BY THE

CHILDREN AT MURREE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL. PRAY AS THEY SEEK THE

LORD’S NEXT STEPS, AND FOR REPLACEMENT HOUSE PARENTS!

“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon

you.” PSALM 32:8, ESV

“I would rather teach one man to pray than ten men to preach.”

C.S. SPURGEON

West MalaysiaSIM West Malaysia and SIM Indonesia hold their Spiritual Life Conference together each summer. Pray this precious time for leaders and missionaries builds strong relationships and provides many opportunities to share struggles and encourage one another in the Lord.

NepalJulie and her team train Nepali lay leaders in Malaysia. Most minister despite working long hours. Pray they grow in knowledge and relationship with Jesus, especially during upcoming trainings. Pray these men become effective leaders in Malaysia and in Nepal.

PakistanPlease pray for the Lord to send more workers to Pakistan, especially those gifted and called for missional leadership training in the Church, and for administration in mission.

Sri LankaWhile there is quality education for most ministry callings, the Church has lagged in its training and education of evangelists. Please pray for us as we develop a curriculum for our evangelists that also could be adopted in the rest of the world.

MongoliaPraise for God’s gracious faithfulness in bringing Arial, Connie and Kevin back to Mongolia. Pray they resettle into life in Ulaanbaatar and reconnect with old friends and form new friendships smoothly. Ask God to build strong, fruitful ministries through them.

Ministry Focus JACOB AND JOY, SOUTH ASIA

The father of A sent him to a religious school to become a leader of their religion, but the Holy Spirit began to uniquely touch A’s life. Then he met one of the SIM Indigenous Outreach Workers (IOW) we trained to be leaders. This man answered his many questions, and A put his trust in Jesus. He was eventually expelled from school, but believers helped him get his certificate. A is gifted in teaching about Jesus to those of the majority religion, especially leaders. Ask the Lord’s provision for his future schooling and work.

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