February Prayer Calendar

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Monday - 1

Praise God that Dr. Billy Kim, former president of FEBC-Korea, was recently awarded the highest medal given by the King of Cambodia for his efforts in enhancing diplomatic ties between Korea and Cambodia. Dr. Kim writes; "My desire is that with this recognition, I will be a true ambassador for God to the people of Cambodia. Please join me in prayer for more doors to open to evangelize the Kingdom of Cambodia." 

Tuesday - 2

FEBC-Korea will hold a Pastor's Seminar in the Pohang area this month. The team asks prayer for wisdom as they "seek ways they can be more effective in supporting FEBC-Pohang." Please also pray that, "God will be glorified through the whole planning process."

Wednesday - 3

Praise the Lord for transforming an elderly man in South Korea, who after listening to FEBC broadcasts for many years finally called the station in Yeongdong to inquire about the Christian faith. The team organized a group of pastors to contact him…and after several visits, the elderly man decided to throw away his idols and commit his life to Christ! 

Thursday - 4

FEBC-Korea requests prayer for a live fundraising program they will be broadcasting this month in an effort to support radio missionaries. They write: "Please pray that God will grant wisdom and insight to the program hosts and staff so that the new programs will touch the hearts of many listeners. Please pray for God's blessing on the event." 

Friday - 5

Thank God for the restoration of FEBCambodia's Family FM broadcasts to 10kW power for the first time since they began having transmitter problems over two years ago! They write: "So often we hear that listeners have found our station 'by accident'. Please pray that our audience will continue to grow, and that listeners will tell their family and friends about Family FM."

Saturday - 6

FEBCambodia reports that recently they've been receiving more than 600 phone calls a month…and that there are many more listeners who are unable to get through. They write: "Pray for our engineering team as they look at ways to better facilitate listener contact; pray for volunteers to help our small audience relations team with its vital work." 

Sunday - 7

Thank the Lord for Keiko Yoshizaki, executive director and main personality for FEBC-Japan's broadcasts. Pray that God will give her His strength and wisdom as she hosts daily, weekly and monthly programs, and also as she travels with other team members to different churches to record services and testimonies and raise awareness of the ministry. She adds, "Ask God to give me His vision for FEBC."

Monday - 8

From a grateful listener in Japan: "I am sure there must be thousands of people in agony and hardships who have been uplifted by your programs. I just want to let you know how influential and important your ministry is to us." Pray that God will continue to expand the impact and reach of FEBC-Japan's programming, and that He will inspire and direct the members of the production team.

Tuesday - 9

Thank God for FEBCanada's board of directors, who are meeting today at the ministry headquarters in Richmond, British Columbia. They ask we pray for "wisdom, and for sensitivity to God's guidance." 

Wednesday - 10

Praise the Lord for blessing FEBCanada's autumn friendship dinner tours last fall …and for the positive response of their ministry partners. Also thank Him for the appointment of Joseph Ko as Canadian Director of International Ministries on January 1st, following the retirement of former director Don Patterson. Pray for strength and wisdom for Joseph as he takes on the new roles and responsibilities of leadership. 

Thursday - 11

In 1971 Feba began airing regular Arabic broadcasts to the Middle East from their station in Seychelles; from the mid-1970s to 2007, the team operated from Lebanon. Today, co-ordination for Middle East programming is located in Cyprus. Pray for Feba's daily broadcasts to the region; also pray for their partners who supply and sponsor programs for Muslim listeners.

Friday - 12

Pray for Feba's program Unshackled, a 15-minute daily broadcast which uses dramatization, music and sound effects to tell real life stories of people who struggle with despair and hopelessness. Pray especially for the short but uplifting message that follows, telling of God's love, hope and salvation; pray that it will appeal to a wide audience of Middle Eastern listeners. 

Saturday - 13

Praise from listener in Pakistan: "I listen to all your broadcasts because in every program you present the Word of God. So when I listen, I feel strength in my soul. You're all doing wonderful work for God, and He'll reward you for this." 

Sunday - 14

Thank the Lord for the completion of Feba's community FM radio station in Iraq! Called Voice of Joy, the broadcasts are transmitted from a Chrysolite- based studio in partnership with another local station owned by a Baptist church, and seeks "to be a valued, stable and constant Christian friend to listeners in the area." Pray that the programs will be effective in reaching the local Muslim community.

Monday - 15

From Feba: "Ask God to bless and strengthen the Middle East team's relationships with program producers and suppliers. Pray that listeners will take that first step by contacting program presenters… and begin a spiritual journey toward Christ." Also pray that God will "inspire creativity in producers as they script new FM and internet radio programs that are interesting for today's youth." 

Tuesday - 16

Thank God for the director of Feba in India, and for his ministry staff in Bangalore and Delhi…and for all their efforts in airing the gospel 8 hours a day in 29 languages. Pray for the team as they grapple with the ongoing challenge of ministering to this overpopulated nation amidst a vast diversity of language and culture…and widespread poverty. 

Wednesday - 17

"It's such a blessing to listen to the Word of God in my room, when I'm alone. Please produce more programs in the Telugu language." - From a listener in India

Thursday - 18

Today is FEBC's monthly Day of Prayer. Please pray for the staff and ministries of FEBCambodia, FEBC-Thailand, and the Mon and Khmu people groups. 

Friday - 19

Praise God for FEBCanada's missionary to the Khmu people group. He writes, "please pray for the Khmu pastors and church deacons that we have trained…to provide leadership and guidance to Khmu Christians in Laos and other parts of Southeast Asia. Pray that they will be faithful to the Lord, and lead others by example." 

Saturday - 20

Praise God for the director of FEBC-Thailand and for her dedicated staff. She writes: "Please pray for the health of our ministry team. Recently various staff members have suffered from pneumonia, gout, and hepatitis." Also pray that God will continue to guide and uphold each one in all their efforts to share His gospel with the Thai people. 

Sunday - 21

Last November, FEBC-Indonesia celebrated its 40th anniversary; praise God for the opportunity to broadcast all these years over four FM stations, located in Bali, Karawaci (Jakarta), Lampung, and Samarinda. Pray for the teams' ongoing efforts this year to bring the gospel to this predominantly Muslim nation, which has experienced a multitude of natural disasters in recent months and years. 

Monday - 22

Praise from listener in Indonesia: "I am so happy to have friendship with you, even though it's only through the airwaves. Your programs bless me so much!" 

Tuesday - 23

Thank God for Raymond Lo, director of FEBC-Hong Kong, who writes: "We began airing programs to China in 1949. Over the past six decades we've witnessed countless life changes… all by the grace of God, through the commitment and efforts of many co-workers, and the prayers of our ministry partners." Pray that God will continue to bless and inspire the Hong Kong team this year, and that His Word will continue to make an impact throughout China.

Wednesday - 24

From China: "I became a Christian as a result of listening to your broadcasts. My life is completely changed now-I have peace, love and hope. The only way I can thank you is to pray for you…and I pray that funds will continue to come in, so the Gospel can be heard around the world and millions of souls will be saved. Please don't stop your broadcasts!" 

Thursday - 25

Praise the Lord that four volunteers from Calgary, Alberta will travel to Saipan today to serve as short-term missionaries at FEBC's shortwave station and compound. Pray that God will bless their 2-week visit to this Pacific island, and that their involvement in a variety of maintenance projects will be productive. 

Friday - 26

Please pray that God will strengthen and inspire director Batjargal Tuvshintsengel and his staff at FEBC-Mongolia, and that He will bless the programming and outreach of WIND-FM, their local station in Ulaanbaatar. The station airs pre-evangelistic programming for non-believers as well as nurturing programs for the small but growing Christian population. 

Saturday - 27

Please continue to pray for FEBC Vietnamese Ministries, and especially for Reverend Tri Dang, who took on the role of director this year following Pastor Ai Nguyen's December retirement. Pray for God's wisdom and guidance for the team during this transitional period, and especially for the new endeavors they're considering in cell phone technology as a means to communicate the gospel in Vietnam. 

Sunday - 28

"I thank God for bringing Nguon Song's

broadcasts into my life…your programs have been my companion. May God bless you, so that I'll be able to listen to your broadcasts all my life without ceasing." - Praise from listener in Vietnam