We support the following
Joel & Melissa Williams Serving in Mexico
Scott & Casey Tuminello Serving in Europe
Ryan & Michelle Tankersley Serving in Japan
Adam & Christa Serving in South Asia
Jared & Jennifer Serving in Asia Pacific Rim
T&R M&D M&K Dr. Clara Serving in closed countries
Will & Beth Serving in South Asia
Jamie & Aarica Myers Airforce Chaplain
Mark & Ammie Phillips Serving in Madagascar
Roy & Jenna Serving in Europe
Ryan & Terra Lindsey Serving in Europe
David & Robin Serving in Asia Pacific Rim
Marty & Chandler Serving in Tanzania
Jess McWatters Serving in Germany
Randall & Luda Ford Serving in Jerusalem
Elisa serving with Barnabas Intal
August Focus: European Affinity
Our mission focus this month is on the European Affinity. Twenty-five years ago the countries in the European Affinity didn’t seem all that dark (without the gospel). The IMB wasn’t focusing heavily on that area. Today if you place a red dot on the map for every 50,000 lost people, the countries are almost totally red in color. There are 238 people groups (over 12 million Europeans) that are unreached. Many in the Catholic and Orthodox churches hope their works will save them.
We have 4 families on our wall that serve in the European Affinity. Scott & Casey serve in Prague, Czechoslovakia; Ryan & Terra serve in Leeds, England; Roy & Jenna serve in Italy and Jess serves at Black Forest Academy in Germany.
Here are a couple of specific examples for you to pray for:
In 2022, believers asked if a Russian-speaking church was needed in Pilgrim city. After thorough research they found that overwhelmingly the answer was yes! Through prayer and many meetings, a small group of believers banded with local believers and committed to planting a healthy biblical Russian-speaking church. Since then, the church has ministered to many believers and unbelievers in Pilgrim City. The church holds Russian-speaking services on Sundays and many older refugees from Ukraine, such as Alex and Vicktoria, attend. Others who come range from individuals to young families with children, all working in or around Pilgrim City. All of them hear the gospel every week at the services, but most do not follow Jesus. Pray that the Holy Spirit will draw them to Himself through the hearing and teaching of His Word. Many of these have yet to take the next step in their faith journey, but some such as Pavel and Kristina are beginning to express interest. Please pray for these two singles, and others like them, who have expressed a desire to grow in their faith and obedience in believer’s baptism. Pray for the Russian-speaking church in Pilgrim City to remain faithful and encouraged as they serve.
A 14-year-old young man from a nearby closed country came to our city with his father seeking asylum. When their application was denied, his father abandoned him here. By God’s grace, he found his way into our midst and is well-loved and cared-for by local believers. He has been attending our homeschool co-op so he can continue progressing in his education. He has a tender heart for the things of the Lord. Pray that God will continue to protect and open up opportunities for this young man, and that he will know more of God’s saving grace.
