* Can't let go of the power object...
Mr. J is a man who confesses that he is a new follower of Jesus Christ. However Mr. J also believes in spirits and other forms of power. When encouraged to give the power objects up, Mr. J is currently unwilling to throw away and/or burn the power object. Power objects may come in the form of a ring, a needle that has been placed just under the skin, a type of knife, a stone, and a variety of other things. The term power object may ring a bell to you because it is a common issue that our national partners face when encouraging people to follow Christ. I know that I have written about this same issue before with another man. Our national partners ask whoever they are talking with to give ALL up and completely, totally, wholeheartedly follow Christ. Currently Mr. J is unwilling to do so, which makes us unsure of his confession of being a new creation. Please pray for Mr. J as he sees and believes Christ to be powerful. Pray that he will not see Jesus just as a "power object" but solely as "the Way, the Truth, and the Life" just as John 14:6 states. Pray that Christ will take hold of Mr. J and that Mr. J will truly be a new creation, putting away all things, and clinging to Christ.
* Much interest in the Gospel
We praise God for several people questioning and longing to know about Christ. Some have newly professed faith in Christ. Others seem to be right on the edge of faith in Christ. Pray for God to open the heart of thousands and thousands of PB peoples.
* More workers for the harvest...
We praise God and are so thankful for the brothers and sisters that God has given us right now to share the Gospel boldly with those who have yet to believe. Currently we are praying for more national partners, a new team, to focus on other areas and peoples that we are not yet currently reaching. Please join us in praying for the Lord to raise up more national believers. Please pray with us for the discipling and training that will happen once we began to meet these new partners. And pray that we will be able to reach ALL of our 13 people groups.