Matthew 5:44-45 “But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just...
Each Nigerien people group worships one particular genie or demon. Each people group practices rituals, festivals, or sacrifices to appease and honor their specific demon. Many live in fear of the repercussions of not submitting to the rituals that have been practiced for generations. Pray...
For decades, “Samson” has rejected his ex-wife and children because they chose to follow Christ. Now, all of Samson’s adult children are walking with the Lord, and although he has remained obstinate, they have continued to persevere in sharing the Gospel with their father and...
Acts 13:47 “For so the Lord has commanded us, saying, ‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’” Pray that Nigerien believers would be a light to their Muslim brothers and sisters so...
Praise God for the establishment of two new literacy centers. These centers provide opportunities for uneducated, illiterate villagers to learn to read in their own language. Praise God that these believers have the chance to deepen their understanding of God’s Word as they learn to...
The Songhai people are extremely nostalgic about their prestigious past. The Songhai trace their origin to the eighth-century kingdom of Za. They proudly view their past empire as glorious and consider their upbringing to be elevated beyond their peers. Although Islam was embraced as early...
Abdalla travels throughout Africa to share the Gospel with nomadic Fulani people. He is passionate about following up with new believers and invests lots of his time in discipleship. Praise God for the numerous churches that he has helped start in another West African country....
Isaiah 58:11 “And the Lord will guide you continually and satisfy your desire in scorched places and make your bones strong, and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail.” Pray that Nigeriens living in a sun- “scorched place” would...
Tuareg men begin wearing veils to cover their faces around the age of 18 to signify that they are now eligible for marriage. Not only is it symbolic of the male identity, but it is often considered a form of protection against evil spirits. Pray that...
Pray for “Sissy,” a Christian who has been sick during her pregnancy and has been separated from her husband. Church leaders met with the couple to encourage and help them reconcile. Pray that the Lord would heal Sissy and sustain her throughout her pregnancy. Pray...