Prayer Themes
January: Restoration
February: Freedom and Peace
March: Fruitfulness
April: Hearts to Persevere
May: Release
June: Unity and Safety
July: Intimacy with God
August: Balance
September: Finding Purpose
October: Wisdom and Discernment
November: Strength and Encouragement
December: Healing and Hope
January
Restoration
Pray for the Bustinza family who serve the Tarahumara people in Mexico. They see instances of malnutrition in children and families daily, and are working to solve the problem of persistent malnutrition. Pray that God continues to restore strength in suffering people in Mexico and throughout the world.
February
Freedom and Peace
Pray for the Jeffcoach family who serve in Soddo, Ethiopia. While there, they are living in community with the people of Soddo as well as fellow healthcare missionaries. They seek to share the hope of Christ with their neighbors and community through their work at Soddo Christian Hospital. Pray that the people of Soddo, and they will find freedom and peace through the redemptive love of Christ.
March
Fruitfulness
Pray for the Steen family who are serving at Tenwek Hospital in Kenya. They are both desire to see a new generation of national doctors who are able to minister to people within their own culture and language. Pray for the nationals who are continuing their advanced medical training, as well as for the people who are training and discipling them—so that their efforts will yield fruit for generations to come.
April
Hearts to Persevere
Pray for the Pauling* family who are headed to the Middle East to serve. They placed to which they have been called is a difficult region for Believers; but the Paulings are committed to sharing the love and hope of Christ with the people in their community. Pray for healthcare missionaries like the Paulings, that God will embolden their hearts as they persevere in their journey to serve.
*names withheld
May
Release
Pray for the Danford family, serving in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. At the Good Hope Clinic where Sarah works, there are many patients who are struggling with addiction, homelessness, and mental health issues. Pray that these patients, and others struggling throughout the world, can be released from their addictions and receive Christ-like care in response to their needs.
June
Unity and Safety
Pray for the Molsee family who are serving in Togo, West Africa. In this season, the region is faced with both civil unrest and the intrusion of disease. The Molsees serve on a team that is providing healthcare to the area and ministering to the local community. Pray for the unity of teams around the world who are building God’s church. Pray for safety from disease and unrest worldwide.
July
Intimacy with God
Pray for the Branch family, serving in Cambodia. Aaron is a family medicine physician ministering to the local people group. He sometimes encounters challenges in sharing the Gospel, but he remains steadfast in his efforts. Pray that healthcare missionaries like Aaron will continue to walk closely with Christ and depend completely on Him, the vine, so that they may bear fruit for His glory.
August
Balance
Pray for the Cummings family who are serving in Angola. Both Daniel and Priscila are physicians who are among only a handful of doctors working in the country. As they juggle the obligations of their family, clinic, and hospital, they seek to achieve balance among all areas where they serve the Lord. Pray that God will provide the opportunities and resources they and other healthcare missionaries need to achieve balance in their lives.
September
Finding Purpose
Pray for Lillian Kamita, a family medicine resident from Kenya currently training in her home country. Lillian is grateful for the many heart-to-heart conversations she has been able to have about Jesus with patients during her residency program. Pray for the instruction that Lillian and other National Scholars receive, and pray that God reveals the purposes He has for them as they complete their advanced medical training.
October
Wisdom and Discernment
Pray for the Sanderfer family serving in Senegal, where both Kody and Jennifer are nurse practitioners. They have faced many challenging circumstances during the pandemic, including continuing their ministry virtually. Each day can bring new obstacles and challenges to missionaries. Pray for the Sanderfers and others who seek wisdom and discernment during difficult times. Pray that they seek the Lord’s inspiration and guidance in their ministries.
November
Strength and Encouragement
Please pray for the Webber family who serve in Chogoria, Kenya. Their work includes providing medical care, teaching Kenyan colleagues, and sharing the Gospel. This work can be both spiritually and physically taxing. Pray that God will continue to strengthen them as they and other missionaries continue their work. Pray that He remains a source of encouragement for them during their most difficult times.
December
Healing and Hope
Please pray for Dr. Seth Mallay and his family. After serving in Togo for two years, Seth and his wife discovered that their oldest daughter, Arwen, had a cancerous tumor. They returned to the US for a few years, but Arwen has not overcome the cancer. Putting their faith in Jesus, the family – including Arwen – is returning to Togo. Pray for Arwen’s total healing and for God to fill the family with hope as they return to serve in His name.