Prayer Connection May 14 - 20
Give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name;
Make His deeds known among the peoples.
1 Chronicles 16:8 (NASB)
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Sunday, May 14
We praise and thank You, ADONAI, with our words, our songs, our deeds. We let the whole world, every people group, know what You have done!
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Monday, May 15
Pilot Ryan is still not free. Please continue to pray that officials in Mozambique will close the case against Ryan and the two South African orphanage volunteers. Pray that the barriers to their freedom would be removed completely.
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Tuesday, May 16
Continue to pray for Marc, one of MAF's employees in Haiti who suffered a stroke on May 1. He is improving, but is not able to speak yet. Please pray for a quick recovery for Marc and for his family during Marc's long recovery ahead.
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Wednesday, May 17
Lift up <https://maf.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b8d8cac0789cabc74dee99dd1&id=57be7ea6b8&e=2f39e26182> Jason and Connie Risser <https://maf.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b8d8cac0789cabc74dee99dd1&id=cd40986cd2&e=2f39e26182> , a pilot/mechanic family who served in Africa for 15 years. Currently, Jason works as a flight instructor in the Aviation Resources Department in Nampa, Idaho, preparing new MAF pilots for service around the world. Connie's ministry includes helping children who struggle to learn. She is the director of the Joshua Institute, a non-profit organization that seeks to assist students with learning disabilities. Pray that the Rissers' testimony of God's faithfulness will continue to touch many lives.
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Thursday, May 18
A group of six interns leaves today for a four-week Ecuador experience. Pray that God will use this time to speak to their hearts, clarify their call to missions, and teach them strategies for fruitful years of ministry on the field.
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Friday, May 19
Lift up Steve and Debbie Robinson, <https://maf.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b8d8cac0789cabc74dee99dd1&id=6267252614&e=2f39e26182> a pilot/mechanic family who joined MAF in 1984. They served in Honduras, Venezuela, and Mexico. Currently, Steve works in the Training Department as an aviation maintenance instructor at MAF headquarters in Nampa, Idaho. Pray for encouragement for the Robinsons as they parent adult children and walk in God's wisdom.
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Saturday, May 20
Pray for those affected by the conflict in Sudan. Sporadic fighting continues between two factions with civilians caught in the middle. Pray also for the MAF team in South Sudan that is impacted by the ongoing conflict and the rising prices of commodities, placing financial pressure on South Sudanese people.