In your prayers this month you’re invited to pray for:

– the Manawatu Lutheran Parish Mission Team, who are mourning the death of Butch Jurgens. Pray that God surrounds them, his wife Chrissie, and Butch’s family with His comfort, peace, and strength in this time of grief, and upholds them in the sure hope of the resurrection

– Rev Naoki Sugioka, newly elected President of the Kinki Evangelical Lutheran Church, Japan. Pray that the Holy Spirit will guide and strengthen him in his leadership, grant him wisdom and humility in decision-making, and uphold the church in faith, unity, and mission

– Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Director for Asia and the Pacific Rev Dr Y Franklin Ishida and Southeast Asia Regional Representative Rev Jenna Bergeson. Pray that God will sustain and encourage them in their service, and deepen and strengthen their partnerships across the region

– Faith Lutheran College, Tanunda, SA and their partnership with SMA HKBP 1, Tarutung. Give thanks for this growing relationship, and pray that it will continue to flourish in mutual understanding, encouragement, and shared faith, enriching students, staff, and their wider communities

– the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Thailand’s Saturday Club, which nurtures young people by strengthening relationships between churches and their surrounding communities. Pray the children will experience a safe space where they can grow in confidence and connection

– Audrey, as she discerns whether to continue with Oral Bible Translation. Give thanks for her progress in translation work, and pray God will guide her discussions, grant her wisdom in complex decisions, and equip her with understanding as she works across languages and cultures

– Peter Doecke, as he begins his new role as Finance Secretary of Lutheran Overseas Partner Churches. Give thanks for the gifts he brings, and pray that God will grant him diligence in his responsibilities. Pray that God will bless Bryan Elliott with purpose in his retirement

Join us to pray virtually: on 28 April for BCCM Handprints Toy Library/Resource Centre, Malaysia.
Time: Time: 10.30am (WA), 12:00 noon (SA, NT), 12.30pm (ACT, Qld, VIC, NSW, TAS), 2.30pm (NZ)
contact Erin at erin.kerber@lca.org.au to receive the link.