Opening the Way in Prayer

Praise the Lord, we recently had our first graduation in Addis Ababa with our initial group of church planters and the excitement levels were very high. In spite of many challenges, a global pandemic and civil war, this group of co-workers persevered and finished the final phase (Phase F) of the Harvesters Bible School curriculum.

Acts 14:22 “… strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying, “Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.””

After the terrible events that happened on the weekend of 7 October, Israel declared war. Pray for Christians on all sides of this conflict to be instruments of peace and hope. Pray for those who have lost loved ones and those still being held hostage.

• Pray for aid resources to reach civilians and internally displaced people throughout the region.
• Pray for believers, including contacts and colleagues of Harvesters Ministries, living in and near the region to be instruments of hope, support and reconciliation.
• Pray for revival to break out across the region, bringing true peace that can only be found in Christ, that will shine as a testimony to the world.

Please pray for Harvesters’ staff and volunteers for their health and for protection.

Praise God for the opportunity and technology to be able to engage in online Bible School training for Harvesters Licensed Trainers (HLT’s) from October through November. Pray for our lead trainer for wisdom and strength. Pray for all attendees for prepared hearts and minds. Pray that they hear God’s call to where He would like them to go.

A team from Harvesters is currently delivering and distributing Bibles to believers in Kenya. Pray for their safety and for travel mercies. Pray that each recipient of a Bible will have a prepared heart and that God’s Word will continue to transform communities.

Please pray for Harvesters leadership as they are engaging in strategic planning meetings for next year and beyond. Pray for wisdom, guidance, obedience and provision.
John 15:5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”

Please pray for our team in Eastern Europe who are currently travelling to seek out collaborations with potential partners who will share the Harvesters vision “to plant 1 million churches, to train 1 million pastors, and evangelise and disciple 100 million believers by 2030”. Pray for Divine appointments and for travel mercies and favour.

Please pray that the elected government with lead Zimbabwe with wisdom and to address the needs of the people. Pray for Zimbabwean believers to display Christ in the midst of tensions lingering after the elections. Pray for Harvesters church plants and student pastors to continue to grow in their faith and fruitfulness. Pray for Harvesters regional and country leaders for strength and protection as they serve the communities.

Praise God for good connections that was made in Western Europe! Please continue to pray for ongoing vision casting and that God will connect the people that He has called for a time such as this. Pray also for the team for good health and travel mercies.

Praise the Lord for the opportunity continue training in Ghana. From 9-27 September many student pastors will receive training in Phase D (Old Testament Survey) of the Harvesters pastoral training curriculum. Pray that student pastors will receive this training with Divine insight and understanding so that the Church in Ghana will continue to grow strong in the Word.