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Prayer Requests
January 2025
“… ‘If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here’ ” (Exodus 33:15b, NIV).
Africa
As part of the Baptist World Alliance family, we ask, Father, for your grace for the 3,000+ Baptist churches in Kenya; we are prayer allies for their vision to start new churches in the county seat of all of Kenya’s 47 counties.
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Despite wars, ethnic division, oppression in social classes, and poverty in many situations in Africa, Lord, we know you are true peace. Use the peacebuilding modules taking place with CBM’s partners in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and South Sudan. Prompt people to reject violence, choose repentance and forgiveness, and to be peacemakers.
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Waymaker, we praise you that CBM’s partner in Rwanda, the Association of Baptist Churches of Rwanda, is providing childcare assistance, mental and emotional support, and food security solutions to mothers who face discrimination because they have a disabled child. Soothe the hearts of these women, we pray.
Asia
With Joseph Lee, CBM national field staff in Thailand, we pray for the March 2025 CBM SENT team which will visit the area, “that they may witness the work on God in the field, and that through them, blessings will flow upon the local churches and communities, bringing glory to God’s name.”
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Holy God, bless CP Raju, CBM’s senior program coordinator in India. As he travels to visit with project leaders and churches, may each meeting be productive, and may his support strengthen each situation. Provide a daily measure of equipping for CP and also for Suraj Komaravalli, CBM’s Asia team leader.
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Thank you, Lord, for CBM’s Philippine partners, Kabuganaan Philippines Ministries and the Capiznon Association of Baptist Churches; use them mightily through projects such as the Bugana Livelihood Center and Food for Life, as they seek to support poor and marginalized communities.
Europe
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Redeemer, I pray for CBM’s staff who are interacting with Chinese students pursing further education in Germany: Lewis and Felain Lam, Xiodan FrÓ§hlich, and Yuanchaun Ye. May each Bible study, conversation, or event draw students closer to you.
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Loving Father, equip and protect Siham Daoud as she leads the European Baptist Women United. Where there are areas of conflict, economic distress, social unrest, or natural disasters across Europe, allow Baptist women to live out your loving care.
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Middle East/North Africa
Gracious God, we pray alongside Emad and Almess Botros, CBM global field staff serving in Lebanon: intervene so that peace and stability come to the region. Protect CBM’s Middle East and North Africa staff and the leadership of CBM’s Lebanese partner, THIMAR. Grant them courage to serve amid war’s chaos.
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Lord, hear our prayers for vulnerable children caught up in the Middle East conflict and those who are refugees. Please work through Baptist Children and Youth Ministry initiatives in the area; let them meet needs and be a source of calm within the storm.
Latin America &
the Caribbean
Father, along with CBM Field Staff in the Dominican Republic Kathryn Scott, we pray for Baptist pastors and churches there. Be with the Bible study groups led by young adults at Emaus Baptist Church; may each participant love you as Saviour and grow as your disciple.
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Thank you, God, for Canadian Baptist Ministries’ longstanding partnership with the Bolivian Baptist Union. We intercede for success in their many projects, including the renovation of rural homes to protect locals Chagas disease, contracted from bites from the vinchuca bug.
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Good Shepherd, we pray for CBM Field Staff Bill Dyck, based in Calgary, who is planning a March 25–28 summit on discipleship to be held in Bogotá, Colombia. Use this event for networking and growth for the over-1000 expected participants from 20 countries.
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Thank you, Father, for the Emanuel Foundation, one of CBM’s partners in Cochabamba, as it provides support and daily meals, plus gospel teaching and emotional care to 39 youth (aged 4–19) and their mothers in the city’s red-light district. Be the strong arms beneath the foundation’s director as she oversees daily ministry plus construction on a new property.
Canada
God of Mercy, we mourn because human trafficking exists in our towns and cities, and that one in four victims in Canada is under 18. We pray for their safety and that they would decide to leave and find escape from the sex industry.
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As CBM’s Atlantic regional representative, Chris Johnston, connects with pastors and churches, let his presentations have kingdom effect, Father; use him to engage us in mission locally and globally.
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Atlantic Canada
Holy Lord, we remember the professors of Crandall University, Moncton, N.B., and Acadia Divinity College, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, many of whom are busy speaking, writing, and publishing in addition to teaching. Help them communicate that you, Lord, are relevant to all of life.
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Most High, we celebrate that Dr. Melody Maxwell of Acadia Divinity College has been appointed the leader of the triennial International Conference on Baptist Studies. Be her inspiration, Lord, as plans proceed for the August 2027 gathering, dedicated to the study of Baptist history and thought.
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Jehovah, be a shield of faith over Trauma Recovery for Exploited Youth (TREY) as it cares for victims who have escaped sexual exploitation. May TREY’s residents feel cherished and come to know you, the Source of Love. Provide all funding for TREY that’s needed, we pray.
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Living God, be with each leader attending Masterclass events offered by the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada’s Leadership Development department. Use these learning opportunities to encourage transformative growth.
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Lord of all, we pray for the Open Door Centre of Halifax and Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, which is seeking a new director. Thank you for Heather Harman, and her 12 years in the role; lead her into your future for her. We also remember the centre’s trafficked clients, who suffer increased hardship during winter.
Global
Lord, we’re grateful that each Canadian Baptist Ministries staff member who works in a sensitive ministry situation is known by you, the God Who Sees. Shine through them as they live the gospel in the things of daily life and when they can openly share your truths.
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We pray for Dr. Jeff Carter, director of the Baptist World Alliance’s Horizons program, which equips leaders globally for children’s and youth ministry. We remember Jeff, too, as he heads up Crandall Church Connect through Crandall University in Moncton, New Brunswick, helping local churches collaborate on ministry opportunities with Crandall’s newcomers and international students.
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King of Kings, unite the 266 global member bodies of Baptists through July’s Baptist World Congress. Lead each presenter involved in the Women’s Summit, the NxtGen Leaders Summit, and the general Congress. Let this be a faith-filled, life-impacting experience.
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God with us, we pray for the Baptist Union of Australia and its 1029 churches. Help our Aussie Christian brothers and sisters to be love-in-action in their communities, where high housing prices, a rental properties shortage, and high rents are causing many struggles.