March Partner Update

We believe that prayer has the power to bring about change, and as we continue the work of George Müller, we are continually reminded that 'God is faithful still and hears prayers still.' Thank you so much for your continued prayer support for us and our partners. By praying through the Partner Update, you are actively supporting the work of those sharing the Gospel and caring for the vulnerable around the world.

‘Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.’

Hebrews 13:8

1st-4th March: Müllers Bristol, UK

  • Müllers seeks to honour God, following in the footsteps of George Müller, by strengthening the Church to meet the needs of the vulnerable. We do this by freeing children from poverty, focusing people on Jesus, and fuelling leaders for mission and evangelism.

  • Last month, we hosted the first of a quarterly prayer gathering focused on praying for under 18s in the Bristol region. It was so inspiring to come together with over 20 people to pray, worship, and hear stories of how God is at work in the lives of children and young people throughout our city. Looking ahead, on the 22nd of this month, we’re excited to host the third annual Y&C Conference. This event is designed to equip, renew, strengthen, and inspire those working with under 18s, featuring keynote sessions, practical training seminars, worship, and plenty of fun throughout the day!

    • The Mix Easter Event (March 28th), a regional prayer gathering for 11–18-year-olds. Pray that the young people attending would have a life-changing encounter with God.

    • The Y&C Conference (March 22nd). Pray that this will be a day that equips those serving young people and that it leads to greater growth of God’s kingdom here in Bristol.

5th-7th March: Care2Share, India

  • Care2Share is a ministry of several like-minded volunteers that operate as a network of Christians from different churches. All staff and volunteers are involved in supporting underprivileged church communities in developing nations in the Indian subcontinent.

  • In February 20 women completed their one-year training where Care2Share were also able to pray for the women and share the gospel with them. Through Care2Share’s partners they have been able to distribute blankets in Chandigarh to those in need.

    In February, Danny and Rachel, who lead Care2Share, made their move to Thailand to join Joy to the World Foundation. As part of this work Danny and Rachel will be working with Breanna’s House of Joy which works to rescue girls from impoverished backgrounds.

    • Danny and Rachel as they settle in Thailand and continue the work of Care2Share while based in Chiang Mai.

    • The 10 boys and 6 widows under the care of Care2Share.

    • The ongoing ministry among those who have leprosy.

8th-11th March: Africa Naturally, Mozambique

  • Africa Naturally works in Mozambique: teaching sustainable Farming God’s Way principles to empower churches, local people and communities; creating jobs, protecting the environment and reducing food poverty.

  • Africa Naturally is deeply grateful for the ongoing prayers and support for their work with rural churches in Mozambique. These churches, some of the poorest in the region, are benefiting from Africa Naturally’s vision to build hand-drilled wells and provide Bibles for each church in the Caia area. Since November 2024, four wells have been built, and 21 churches are expected to receive wells and Bibles by 2025.

    With good rains after two years of drought, Africa Naturally is excited to begin vegetable farming activities in March. Plans for the Farming God’s Way initiative and Biblical training programs for both adults and children are underway.

    • The successful growth of crops from the new wells, enabling year-round food security.

    • Wisdom and strength for the team as they finalise farming plans and prepare Biblical training programs for 2025.

12th- 15th March: Haven Home, India

  • Based in Andhra Pradesh, Haven Home aims to help poor and vulnerable children as well as preach the gospel. Haven Home cares for these children, by providing food, shelter, education and medical aid.

  • Haven Home ended 2024 with celebrating the birth of Jesus at a Campus Christmas Event on the 27th December. All the children, staff and families of Haven Home participated along with many leaders and people from surrounding villages. The team at Haven Home said it was a blessed time of praising the Lord for His faithfulness. During the Christmas period the Lord enabled Haven Home to bless each child with a new outfit as a Christmas gift.

    • The grade 10 and college children as they prepare for board exams.

    • Mary, a long-standing teacher who has been able to return after surgery on her back.

16th- 18th March: Glyn & Annette Oliver, UK

  • Glyn and Annette work to support children within Devon Social Services. Glyn also continues to preach, teach, and hold a leadership role within a church in Devon. Both Glyn and Annette are passionate about being salt and light in both Children’s Services and the Church, striving to have a positive impact in each area.

  • A young girl Glyn and Annette support called Dottie is currently in hospital. Dottie, who has Rhombencephalosynapsis and Hydrocephalus, required a shunt replacement in January. Unfortunately, she since developed an infection and is back in hospital. She is needing to stay for several weeks, as her shunt has been removed and replaced with an external one until the infection clears and a new shunt can be fitted.

    • A swift reduction in the infection and complete healing.

    • Dottie’s comfort and peace while in the hospital, despite the bed not being ideal for her needs.

    • Dottie to get rest and sleep, allowing her body to heal and regain strength.

    • Annette, who has primary responsibility for Dottie’s care. Please pray for strength and rest for Annette, as she is often unable to sleep due to Dottie’s needs.

19th-21st March: Carlos & Rosana Santos, Brazil

  • Carlos and Rosana are working in a poor area of northeastern Brazil, focusing on church planting and leadership training through short-term outreach ministries. They also support the community by providing children’s care, food distributions, and medical assistance to meet the area’s critical needs.

  • Every January Carlos and Rosana carry out an outreach ministry to those in need in the north-east of Brazil where poverty and drugs are often a main problem. As part of their work, they continue to work alongside small local churches particularly focussed on evangelism and discipleship. This year a team of 200 people from the small local churches were distributed across five cities as part of the outreach. This included bringing a team of doctors to give health examinations and appointments to those in need. As part of this outreach 1,500 food packets and 980 bibles were distributed and more than 500 people decided to follow Jesus as a result.

    • The local churches as they follow up with those who came to faith

    • Those who came to faith, that they would continue to grow in their relationship with the Lord.

22nd-25th March: Kondwani & Thokozani Elias, Malawi

  • Witnessing and preaching the gospel has always been at the heart of this work in Malawi. Kondwani and Thokozani make the gospel known through youth ministry, an interest free loan program, a nursery school, food distribution, village evangelism and prison ministry.

  • Kondwani and Thokozani continue to distribute food to those in need. In January they were able to distribute maize in Zomba, many of whom were elderly widows. They have also been able to continue their evangelism and support to young people recently they were able to distribute soap, pens, and exercise books for school. At the end of 2024 Kondwani and Thokozani invited those who didn’t yet know Christ from the surrounding villages to hear the gospel preached, where they were able to share Hebrews 13:8 with those who attended. Many of whom attendees decided to follow Jesus, change their ways, and join the church.

    • More aid and provision to support the vulnerable in Zomba.

    • The young people Kondwani and Thokozani meet with, that they would come to know the Lord.

26th-28th March: Shared Hope, International

  • Shared Hope is committed to fulfilling the command to “love your neighbour as yourself” through three key approaches: expressing mercy, promoting justice, and upholding dignity. The organisation works to meet the social, medical, educational and economic needs of underserved communities, while advocating for social and economic justice. Each initiative also shares the message of Jesus Christ, often in partnership with local Christian churches.

  • Currently, Congo is facing severe unrest, with ongoing violence in the mineral-rich eastern region. The M23 rebel group has taken control of Goma, and over 500,000 people have been displaced since January. Hospitals are overwhelmed, businesses have been looted, and the conflict threatens to spread to neighbouring countries such as Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi. This situation could mark the beginning of a prolonged period of instability.

    Shared Hope support six projects in Congo, four in Rwanda, and four in Uganda, focusing on some of the most vulnerable communities, including deaf children, children with disabilities, and literacy centres near the Congo-Rwanda border. They also have a project supporting the Pygmy people in Uganda, who live in the border regions.

    • Banjuu and the Jubilee Society leadership team as they plan and restructure the organisation due to a lack of finances.

    • The Lord to provide the funding needed for the work of the organisation to continue. Particularly for staff salaries and maintenance and utility costs.

29th-31st March: Jacek Orlowski, Poland

  • Jacek is a church pastor based in Poland, supporting a number of churches.

  • In Gorlice, a new young pastor named Daniel has been chosen following the retirement of the previous pastor. Pray that Daniel will have wisdom and fresh vision as he steps into this leadership role, and that he will be equipped to guide the congregation in God’s will.

    Jacek continues to “father” several churches apostolically across Poland, offering guidance and support through his mission trips. Pray for wisdom and discernment as he encourages and equips the leaders in these churches, helping them grow in faith and leadership.

    • Wisdom and vision for Daniel as he steps into the role of pastor in Gorlice.

    • Wisdom and guidance for Jacek as he supports and equips church leaders across Poland.

    • A church in a town called Lubliniec who lost their pastor last year. Please also pray for his widow, Anna, the church and that God would provide a new pastor at the right time.

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