Myanmar

In South Asia, have some of the highest numbers of unreached people groups in the world, with the equivalent of only 1 full time Christian worker for every 500,000 Muslims. Pray for the Gospel to be spread here.

Please pray for Word of Hope’s plans for a summer Bible camp. Ask God to give them creativity and wisdom as they begin to organise this. Praise God that a church has contributed towards funding a new generator for Word of Hope Church. Pray that our grant applications would be successful to cover the remaining costs.

Pray with us for Global Care’s work in Kayah (Karenni) State, Myanmar. Please pray for: - Safe travels for John White (Global Care’s CEO) who is meeting DS, our Myanmar partner, in Thailand this week - safety and provision for DS as he travels in conflict-ridden areas peace with justice for the Karenni people, brutalised by their own government and ignored by the international community - protection and encouragement for the Karenni children, schools and teachers we support - An end to violence in Kayah State

Mekong Minorities – The Dong people group live in very remote areas in the region around the Mekong River. Pray for creative ways for gospel workers to share the good news of Jesus in these areas.

Thank God that some of the children at Word of Hope Orphanage have received excellent results from their recent school exams. Ask God also to give wisdom and clarity to Word of Hope’s Bible college students as they study subjects such as Christian Ethics, Apologetics & Myanmar Church History.

Please pray for Al Massira International and for several trainings (some already underway) in countries in SE Asia. A worker couple are witnessing to Middle Eastern students; others are witnessing to people from East Asia; others are witnessing to SE Asians. Please pray for another training in the SE Asia region next month. May the AM resources (currently translated into 38 languages), continue to help resource the Body of Christ to further train and equip Brother and Sister-workers in their faithful, prayerful pursuit of reaching precious people from all nations, with the glorious Gospel. To the glory of God!

Pray as we consider the principles of the International Day of Social Justice (20th Feb); pray for human rights, participation, access and equity. Pray we see these flourish in our projects worldwide. Please pray for: increased inclusion for families affected by disability. Increased access to education and health services for minority groups. Equity for girls, disproportionately affected by both Covid and climate change. Pray for greater access to fair legal systems, which support human rights.

Pray for peace & prosperity, and for the well-being of staff at Word of Hope Orphanage as they continue to provide love, care and support to vulnerable children. Pray also for God to provide two new rice cookers, enabling them to give nutritious meals to the children.

Praise God for providing the financial resources to repair the girls' bathroom at Word of Hope Orphanage in Myanmar. The girls are now blessed with a safe & hygienic environment. Praise God for the good health of every child at Word of Hope Orphanage in Myanmar. Pray for the children's continued good health and regular attendance at school.

Members of the Aldor* Bible storying team in Southeast Asia have had to flee violence in their home areas. Pray for continued connection to teammates so they can keep going with their work. Pray that the team can focus amid the political crisis in the country where Aldor is spoken, and that God would give them grace and wisdom to manage their stress. *name changed for security reasons

CMS mission partners I and S are based in Southeast Asia, where they lead an international congregation, teach English classes and come alongside people to preach, teach, disciple and help lead them into a transforming encounter with Jesus. Pray for both I and S to get to know students outside of class, for God to show each of them who to come alongside and invest in.

In Myanmar the political situation continues to deteriorate and those caught in the midst of the war-torn areas need our prayers. Give thanks for the number of soldiers, fighting with the Independent Armies, who are searching and finding Jesus through the witness of other believers. Pray for those who are displaced and who are in need of basic supplies, medical assistance and a safe place to live.