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Prayer Requests
April 2024
“Hear my cry, O God; Attend to my prayer…. When my heart is overwhelmed;
Lead me to the rock that is higher than I” (Psalm 61:1, 2b, NKJV).
Africa
Lift up Canadian Baptist Ministries Africa Team Leader André Sibomana as he presides over upcoming partnership meetings. Bring ongoing benefit from his March trip to Canada and continue to bless Andre and the churches that hosted him.
Hear our prayer for peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lord, where violence has increased, access to the city of Goma is closed, and food prices have risen over 200 per cent. Keep CBM team members healthy and safe as they travel to visit field projects.
Asia
We praise you, God, with Imkummeren Jamir, CBM’s program coordinator in Northeast India, for manifestations of your work in programs empowering widows, generating income for youth, and rehabilitating alcoholics. Attend to our prayer for residents of the Golden Triangle region who are worn down by the continuing conflict in Myanmar, and lead them to “the Rock.”
Europe
Gentle Jesus, who said, “Suffer the little children to come unto me,” we intercede for the children in China whom the government is not allowing to go to church. We thank you, Lord, for the newcomers who recently attended CBM events for Chinese university students in Marburg, Germany. Encourage them to continue seeking Jesus, the Truth.
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Middle East/North Africa
God of compassion, provide means for the destitute in Lebanon, where foreign aid is dwindling and humanitarian needs increasing. Reveal yourself to the suffering and strengthen those struggling to support them.
Latin America
Guide Canadian Baptist Ministries’ team members, CBM’s partners, and CBM’s team leaders for Latin America, Bruno and Kathleen Soucy, as they prepare for the Latin America/Caribbean leadership exchange this spring in Guatemala.
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Encouraging Jesus, we pray for CBM’s church partner in Cuba as they strive to provide leadership to churches struggling with severe shortages of basic commodities and endless economic challenges.
Exalted God, may your kingdom be expanded and participants enriched by the 11 Canadian Baptist Ministries SENT teams expected to visit Latin America in 2024.
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Trustworthy God, we bring the newly elected leadership of the Bolivian Baptist Union to you, asking that you make them accountable and effective. Suit a blessing to Tim and Kallie Hutton, CBM global field staff in Bolivia, as they balance parenting and ministry.
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Praise God with Kathryn Scott, CBM global field staff in the Dominican Republic, for the help and hospitality extended to her as she settled into her new surroundings. Ask the Lord to give her confidence as she works in Spanish with CBM’s local Baptist church partner.
Canada
In April, Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada’s pastors of youth and children as well as camp directors will attend their annual Summit retreat. Pray that they will experience deep soul rest while they celebrate, share, and support each other. Across Canda, Lord please bless the youth directors of Baptist churches as they reach out to the next generation.
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We bring the students at Crandall University in Moncton, N.B., and Acadia Divinity College in Wolfville, N.S., before you, Lord, as they write exams and seek summer employment. Grant your wisdom to Presidents Bruce Fawcett (Crandall) and Dr. Anna Robbins (ADC) as they lead by example.
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Atlantic Canada
Giver of life, we praise you with staff at the Island Pregnancy Centre, Prince Edward Island, for the opening of Hope House. Bless this home which can accommodate five single moms with their newborns and offer them 24-hour support. Great Provider, richly bestow all that’s needed for opening and maintaining this sanctuary for women and babies.
The staff at Moncton Pregnancy and Wellness Centre, New Brunswick, covet prayer for God’s guidance as they currently go through an accreditation process with Pregnancy Care Canada. The staff at Saint John Pregnancy and Resource Center, N.B., praise God for the increased number of clients choosing to carry their babies to term.
Almighty and all-knowing God, raise up much-needed mentors for those battling pornography addictions who have cried out to the Open Door Centres in Bridgewater and Halifax, Nova Scotia, for help. Give victims of sexual exploitation and those facing unexpected pregnancies courage to seek help that's available at Open Door.
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Lift up the guest speakers and worship team leaders preparing for Atlantic Baptist Women’s interMISSION 2024 at Crandall University in Moncton on May 24–26. Pray that all who plan to attend will have hearts ready to receive. Intercede for those girls ages 9–16 who will attend Camp interMISSION and for their leader and her team of volunteers.
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Global
Loving God, provide a way for children in refugee camps to attend school and for their basic needs to be met. Fill us with compassion, causing us to share from our bounty and to reach out to those in our area who have been forced to flee their homeland.
We lift up the Canadian Baptist Ministries International Partners office, asking a blessing on their newly-launched project in Kazakhstan.
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Generous God, we give thanks for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank and the 15 church bodies and organizations that partner with it in an attempt to end world hunger. We’re grateful for the Canadian government’s commitment to match donations, with some matches equalling 4:1.