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Prayer Requests
September 2025
“How wonderful it is, how pleasant, for God's people to live together in harmony!”
Psalm 133:1, Good News Translation
Africa
Lord Jesus, we have heard of the new, stricter church regulations being put into place in Rwanda. May they find new, creative ways of ministering outside church walls. We pray as well for pastors and other leaders who are pursuing further education in order to meet the new criteria. Grant them energy, and raise up many people to share the increased load.
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Saviour, we pray for Jean-Marie Atitso and Hortense Foligan as they prepare to go as CBM field staff to Togo. You have equipped them to do all you are calling them to do; now make the pathway smooth for them as they build new relationships with partners both in Canada and in West Africa.
Europe
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Emmanuel, our hearts ache for women and children
being hurt by family violence. Today, we pray specifically for Valérie Duval Poujol and others within the European Baptist Federation who are working to end gender-based violence through research and education. May their hearts not get hardened as they give workshops to church leaders, and may the participants refuse to accept violence.
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We remember our European sisters and brothers in
extremely secularized societies. Father, many of them have been praying for revival for decades, and they are finally seeing people turn to you. Help them to continue being a beacon of hope in their families, communities, and nations.
Asia
You have promised, Lord, to set the captives free, and we claim that promise for the participants of Shalom Tribal Trust in India. May former prisoners be transformed in all aspects of life as they learn how to be part of their communities again, and may you raise up local leaders who will accept them as your children.
Hold in your hand, Loving God, all those involved with Miqlat Ministries in Nagaland. Bring freedom to the women involved as they undergo counselling, addiction treatment and vocational training. Also, grant endurance, creativity and grace to the Miqlat leadership team as they show love to the women in their care.
Saviour, be with our sisters and brothers in the Arunachal Baptist Church Council of Northeast India who have lost family members or property in landslides and flooding. May the floodwaters recede quickly so that they can start to rebuild homes, roads, and the mission centre. We also pray for the government officials who are implementing the Anti-Conversion Law. May their hearts be changed as they witness the faithfulness of local Christians.
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Teacher, we continue to lift up girls and women in
Afghanistan who are unable to go to school and who are forbidden from participating in life outside of their homes. Give them courage to learn even when it is dangerous, and raise up women and men to teach them. May they know that they are not forgotten by the rest of the world or by you.
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Middle East/North Africa
God of Justice, guide the government leaders who are negotiating for peace in Palestine and Israel. May they see the face of God in their enemies, as well as in their friends, and may they lead with mercy and compassion.
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Surround the students of the Arab Baptist Theological Seminary with your presence, Holy Spirit, as they live and work in contexts which are politically charged. Give them strength and courage as they serve the people around them, even when it is illegal to do so.
Latin America &
the Caribbean
Lord, give rest to pastors and other church leaders
working across the Caribbean and Latin America whose bodies and spirits are suffering because of stress. Help them to breathe deeply, help them to disconnect when they need to, and bring others alongside them in support.
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Reconciling God, we pray for our partners in the
Dominican Republic. The history between Dominicans and their Haitian neighbours is complicated, and yet you are bringing all people to yourself through the work of Pastor Benny and others. We pray that Dominicans and Haitians would love each other wholly, in your name.
Global
We lift up Merritt Johnston, Executive Director of Baptist World Alliance Women and recently appointed co-chair of the Ecumenical Women at the United Nations, as well as Rev. Karlene Edwards-
Warrick (Trinidad and Tobago) and Ruba Rihani Abbassi (Jordan), BWA Women’s Merritt Johnston
new President and First Vice-President. Lord, may these gifted women be effective advocates for peace and justice in a global setting.
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As we enjoy September’s fresh produce, we remember small-scale farmers around the world, particularly those affected by conflict and environmental factors such as drought and flooding. May they have the sun, rain, and peace they need to be able to feed their families and communities well.
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Lord, we give praise for the relationships formed
at the BWA Women’s Summit and General Congress held in Australia this past July. You were present as
believers gathered from over 130 nations, and you continue to be present now that they have returned home. May we see much fruit as a result of all that was learned there.
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Bread of Life, we cry out to you for parents who are
unable to feed their children because of poverty, war and conflict. Bring peace and justice to your world, and restore your joy to all of your creation.
Atlantic Canada
Jesus, we are grateful for each child in our region who attended a church summer ministry programme, and also for their families and leaders. Surround them with your love. Also, thank you for the enthusiastic leadership of ABW’s summer students and go with them as they return to classes.
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We pray for each student and leader who participated in Tidal Impact this summer. May they remember how they have seen you at work. Thank
you for the creativity of the organizing committee, and may the churches who took part continue to look for effective, imaginative ways to live the good news in their neighbourhoods.
Saviour, we praise you for camps operating in our
region. Some of these have been impacted by the threat of wildfires, while others have had issues with finances, staff, and property and still, we’ve seen you work in powerful ways. Thank you for each director and board member, and may their witness continue as they enter the fall season.
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Thank you, Lord Jesus, for the faithfulness of outgoing Tidings editor Cindy MacDonald. She has
encouraged so many of us over the past twelve years, not only as readers, but also as writers and co-labourers. We lift her up to you, Healer, as she navigates ongoing health challenges. Also, prepare the incoming editor for any challenges this new role brings.
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We praise you, Creator God, for the new work you have started at Cornerstone Community Church in Salisbury, New Brunswick. Bring unity to their new congregation, and may they be a joyful gathering place for their entire
community.