"B" has been living with AIDS for 12 years. As a follower of Jesus, he has a passion to show other AIDS sufferers that it is possible to live in hope with HIV/AIDS. He also has a passion to see his Fulani people come to Christ. Pray that God will use “B” to reach many Fulani who are suffering in silence without the hope of the gospel.

Although college and university students across Canada and the United States are on summer break, many classes will resume later this month. Please ask God to guide Home Missions’ 23 campus ministers as they seek to reach students during the upcoming fall semester. 

Pray for the relief work in Myanmar. Since May 9 CRWRC has been providing initial emergency relief to Cyclone Nargis survivors through World Concern, a local partner. Food, shelter, water purification kits, mosquito nets, and medical care are being distributed in the delta region. Pray for the recovery of the Burmese people and for the health and safety of our two staff members there.

Pray for French-ministry leader Rev. Paul Mpindi as he leads pastor-training events in Benin and Congo this month. More than 2,000 pastors and church leaders are expected to attend. May the follow-up training they receive help them disciple the thousands of listeners who are coming to Christ through our ministry.

Many Indonesians live in the Los Angeles area. We used to have only one Indonesian minister there, but in the past two months two new Indonesian church developers have come to the area and are using their language and culture to bring the gospel as well. Thank the Lord for them, and pray for them.

With many difficult decisions to make on a daily basis, it is easy to become over-whelmed. Pray for wisdom and peace for Michelle Adams today through each decision she needs to make in her work in Nicaragua.

River's Edge Church is a brand-new CRC congregation in El Paso, Tex. Please ask God to be with the church’s leaders as they try to assemble a core team for ministry. Pray also that God will bless the local community, preparing their hearts for the Holy Spirit’s calling.

Food security has always been a problem in countries like Malawi, where droughts often limit harvests. Let’s celebrate the efforts of 20 farmer groups who, with the help of CRWRC staff Phil and Christa Grabowski, are learning how to produce more food despite drought and poor soil fertility.

As the world focuses on China this week with the summer Olympics in Beijing, pray for open doors for the spread of the gospel. Pray that a special section about Olympics on our Chinese website will not only attract Chinese people interested in news and facts but will also help many people come to know Christ.

Four young adults have been serving alongside Charles Hong as coleaders of the Sakado Church Young Adults Group. Beginning this fall, these four people will take on more leadership responsibilities while Charles is on home service. Pray for encouragement and wisdom as they take up these tasks.

New Heart CRC, a new congregation in Longwood, Fla., seeks to make itself a place where “every member is a minister.” Please pray that the new families that have been coming on a regular basis will join the church and help it realize this core belief.

Pray for the annual Radio Listeners Retreat this week in Gotemba, Japan. For many Japanese listeners who don’t live near a Christian community, this is their only opportunity for fellowship with other Christians. Pray also for unbelieving family members who attend, that they may be drawn into the family of Christ.

When a member of the church family is seriously ill or grieves a death, we know that bringing a meal or dessert, such as chicken soup, a casserole, or cake will help show our care. When a member of the church family discloses abuse, what should we do? What can we bring? Chicken soup and cake. Through a meal we convey our desire to nurture others when words fail us. Let’s pray for all who are hurt by abuse and create community with them by sharing time and a meal together.

Larry Vanderaa spent some time traveling around Mali with “GP,” a Nigerian missionary from Calvary Ministries. They are ex-ploring the possibility of working together among the Fulani people. Pray that World Missions and Calvary Ministries may develop a partnership that helps to advance God’s kingdom in Mali.

A recent Sunday worship service at Crosswinds Community Church in Holland, Mich., was attended by a large multiethnic audience. Pray that God continues to bring a multicultural element into this young church.

CRWRC and partner staff in Cambodia show Christian love mainly through their actions. Because Cambodia is predominantly Buddhist, these staff often hear questions such as “Who is Jesus? Why do Christians want to help us? Does belief in Jesus conflict with belief in Buddha?” Please pray for wisdom and courage as staff members respond to these questions.

A few months ago Munib wrote an angry letter to the Arabic-broadcast staff, warning them of Allah’s punishment for “misleading” people with the gospel message. Praise God for a changed heart! Munib continued to listen to the broadcast and has now found the blessing of salvation through Christ.

There is a shortage of United States military chaplains, especially in the Army. We now have two chaplains in the Canadian military and may soon have more. We have a shortage of prison chaplains in the U.S. and Canada as well. Please pray that God will call new servants to work in these ministries.

With key partners such as Worldwide Christian Schools we are working to establish the Institute for the Promo-tion of Higher Education in San Jose, Costa Rica. The institute will partner with an evangelical university in Costa Rica to develop higher level training for students and professors. Pray for guidance and the resources needed to make this vision come alive.

At New City Church in Jersey City, N.J., several young people recently made public commitments to Christ. Pray that they will understand the importance of Scripture, church, and prayer and will stand up to the attacks and doubts they may face.

Next month CRWRC’s Disaster Response Services will return to Port Arthur, Tex., Belle Glade, Fla., and Slidell, La. New sites will be starting up in Kenner and Lake Charles, La. Pray for the safety of DRS volunteers, and give thanks for their generous spirits!

Jacoline from Victoria, Australia, sent this e-mail to the Kids Corner ministry team: “I have just become a Christian and would love all the information I can get on how to follow Jesus.” Pray that the Kids Corner website and discipling materials will help Jacoline grow and learn to live out her new faith. 

Many Christian schools throughout the world are beginning another school year this month. Pray for good health, strength, and encouragement for the teachers and adminis-trators who work in these schools. Pray also that students may learn of God’s creation from a biblical worldview perspective.

Home Missions is at a critical point in its history as it seeks a new director to lead the agency into the future. Please join us in asking God to provide a candidate who has the vision, faith, and commitment to help us advance Christ’s mission throughout North America.

A reader in Nigeria wrote to plead for prayers in response to Today devotions dealing with pornography. “I feel like a drowning man holding on to a straw,” he wrote. Please pray for God’s power and forgiveness to help this man and others overcome addictions to pornography.

This year Indian Metis Christian Fellowship in Regina, Sask., celebrates 30 years of ministry. Give thanks for faithful support from the Christian Reformed Church that has made this ministry possible. Pray that aboriginal peoples will be led by the Spirit to use personal and cultural gifts to bless others and bring praise to the triune Creator.

"Mr. High Bridge” and a Shinto priest have been coming to church. Pray that the Spirit will work in the hearts of these men to draw them to Christ. Pray for the right words and wisdom as George and Ruth Young and others share the good news with these two seekers who need Christ.

North Shore Chapel in Danvers, Mass., recently moved to a new building after worshiping in a movie theater for five years. Pray that God will bless this ministry in this new loca-tion and that it will attract many new believers.

Ubandawaki Malingo, a village in Avadi-land, suffered from water shortages until a bore-hole was drilled by CRWRC and Water Wins. Now village members see the power of coming together with a common purpose; now they also gather to talk about other important community matters. Together they joyfully tell of the benefits of clean water—and the power of unity.

Each month an average of 70,000 people visit our Portuguese website to listen to programs, read a daily devotional message, and request prayer or Christian literature. Our staff are overwhelmed with the responses! Pray that God will provide the right Internet person to help with all the follow-up work.

In Cuernavaca, Mex., Abraham and Elaine Lee have had to respond to a lot of spiritual wounds and scars. Many people have suffered from divorce, child-raising challenges, social structural problems, and church-related issues. All come to the Lees looking for a sort of bandage for their wounds. Pray for the Lees as they minister to the hurting and show that the Word brings true healing into our lives.