January Prayer Calendar

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Friday - 1

"My day always starts and ends with FEBC…as I was listening to the stories of the Old Testament yesterday, the words touched my heart…my mind was filled with His grace. From now on, I will pray to be His faithful servant who can share the Bible with other people. The living words of God move our lives everyday. I will always pray with much hope for the FEBC staff that provides these wonderful programs to all of us." - Praise from listener in Korea

Saturday - 2

From FEBC-Korea: "Please pray that God will provide every need for the completion of the Busan station. Pray that it will become an effective tool in glorifying His Kingdom and reaching out in Christ to many lost souls in the Busan and Kyeongnam areas."

Sunday - 3

A Testimony Festival will be held by FEBC-Korea at a local church in the Ulsan area this month. They request prayer that "this event will touch many hearts and share the gospel of Jesus Christ. Pray that it will encourage many people to put their faith in Christ and have hope in Him."

Monday - 4

FEBC-Thailand produces broadcasts in the Thai language as well as a number of tribal languages for certain people groups who are sometimes subject to dreadful persecution. Praise God that FEBC broadcasts can play such a vital role in getting the gospel into listeners' homes and hearts…and encouraging and strengthening their faith!

Tuesday - 5

Praise God for the opportunity to develop new community radio stations in Thailand; last June FEBC-Thailand was able to purchase their first two community radio licenses. The plan is to establish these stations using many of the Bangkok facilities and staff already in place; pray for the staff and production team as they continue to develop this project. The director writes: "We never know in what area we'll need the Lord to supply wisdom for that day…thank you for regularly praying for His wisdom and guidance for us."

Wednesday - 6

Praise the Lord that during the series of natural disasters which struck many Pacific and Southeast Asian communities last year, FEBC was able to continue to broadcast the message that only in Christ is our future secure. Both spiritual comfort and practical advice were aired as people struggled to cope with the devastating loss of lives, homes, and possessions. Pray that God's love will be a beacon of hope for every listener.

Thursday - 7

Thank God for the five-member First Response team that FEBC dispatched within days of the massive Indonesian earthquake in Padang. The team carried a suitcase studio equipped with a transmitter, antenna, generator, and 20 shortwave radios; only two of the 18-20 FM stations in the region were still on air. After meeting with the national disaster coordinating agency, the team leader commented: "I was overwhelmed by how our team was so well received and supported at the very highest levels-God is truly in this."

Friday - 8

"I used to make fun of Christians, but through your programs, I've now become a believer." - Testimony from a listener in Central Asia

Saturday - 9

Thank God for enabling FEBC-Indonesia to celebrate their 40th year of ministry! Please pray for director Samuel T. and his YASKI team in all their efforts to continue to broadcast the gospel to this Muslim-dominated nation. Pray that He will also bless their plans to expand the reach of their programming into new regions over the next few years. 

Sunday - 10

FEBC-Indonesia reports that Muslims are secretly listening to Christian programs…and responding! The team recently invited a group of interested Muslim listeners to join a weekly Bible study where both Bibles and radios were distributed; praise God that some have made a decision to follow Christ! Pray that these new believers will be encouraged and nurtured in their faith no matter what obstacles they may encounter.

Monday - 11

Praise from a listener in Indonesia: "I am 83 years old and I've been listening to your programs for quite awhile. I've learned a lot about forgiveness from your broadcaster, who feels like a friend to me. God has changed my bitter life into a peaceful one."

Tuesday - 12

Praise God for Reverend Kevin Keegan, who was appointed as National Director of FEBC-Australia last November. Kevin writes: "I come to this role with great enthusiasm and excitement. FEBC has accomplished and continues to accomplish amazing things with God, and by His grace I look forward to being a part of great things in the future." Please pray for Kevin and his wife Leanne as they continue on this new ministry venture.

Wednesday - 13

Please pray for FEBC-USA's management team as they embark on another year of ministry: Gregg Harris, President; Luke Cheng, Vice President of International Ministries; David McElwee, Vice President of Development; and Dean Swartz, Senior Vice President. They are planning a retreat this month to pray and plan together as they tackle various ministry challenges and decisions. Pray for unity of spirit, and for sensitivity to God's guidance.

Thursday - 14

Praise God for China's Liangyou Bible Seminary (formerly known as Voice of Friendship Seminary) and for its 9,000 registered members. FEBC-Hong Kong writes: "Ask the Lord to use this two-year curriculum to build up church workers and also countless listeners. Also please pray that the Holy Spirit will continuously empower us all; both programmers and administrators are facing many new challenges as China is rapidly urbanized."

Friday - 15

Please pray for God's wisdom and guidance for FEBC-Taiwan: for executive director Dr. Chen and his staff; for Pastor Yu, director of the program department and his team; and for Dorothy Lin, producer of the children's program The Happy Mystery Eggs. Dorothy writes: "Pray that God will use the program to help build good character and strong Christian faith in many children."

Saturday - 16

"I listen to your programs often, and I have benefitted a lot from them…they've become my teacher and friend. Thank God for your work-broadcasting the Gospel, and blessing so many listeners." - Praise from a listener in China

Sunday - 17

FEBC-Thailand's director writes: "Please pray for our staff here in Bangkok-for their health, for wisdom in their work, and for their families. We are blessed to have committed staff that understands the importance of their spiritual ministry."

Monday - 18

From FEBC-Saipan: "Pray for the Lord's guidance for director Bob Springer as he oversees the operation of the Saipan transmitting facility. Also pray that He will guide Dan Kimball as he oversees facilities maintenance."

Tuesday - 19

Thank God for protecting FEBC-Saipan from the threat of two typhoons-both storms passed without inflicting any damage. They write: "Pray that He will continue to protect our island and FEBC facilities." Also praise God for two short-term work teams soon heading for Saipan to help with a number of projects; ask God to bless and protect them.

Wednesday - 20

Pray for the additional staff needed at FEBC-Saipan: there us still an urgent need for radio station technicians and engineers as well as for antenna riggers. Also pray for complete healing and restoration for Owen Gabbie, chief antenna rigger who recently underwent surgery in the Philippines.

Thursday - 21

Today is our monthly Day of Prayer. Please lift up the staff and ministries of FEBC-Indonesia and FEBC-Mongolia. Pray especially that God will give His strength and clear guidance to director Sammy T. of Indonesia, and Mongolia director B. Tuvshintsengel. Both face tremendous challenges as ministry leaders in nations where there is very little Christian presence. Pray also for their families and personal lives.

Friday - 22

Praise God for Feba's Anton Meyer, Yawo-language coordinator, and his team in Malawi. Pray that God will bless them with His wisdom as they strive to present the gospel in an unstable environment that often presents many practical difficulties and obstacles inherent to ministry in third world countries. Pray that God will give them patience, strength and stamina as they make plans and work through these problems.

Saturday - 23

Pray that God will speak to listeners in Malawi through Feba broadcasts. One wrote: "I have been listening to the Yawo programs for many years. Now, I have made a decision to follow Jesus Christ. I used to denounce Christianity…but your Scripture radio program has changed my thinking."

Sunday - 24

Thank God for John Rogers, who has been a member of the Feba board since 2005 and was appointed as board Chairman this year. John says, "Having served with Feba's ministry overseas, it has been a very real privilege to return and have a new role in the ministry…I'm really excited about the appointment of Jonathan Frank as Chief Executive, and believe he is the right person to lead Feba at this time." Pray that John and the board will be effective in their governance role, and that God will bless and guide both John and Jonathan in fulfilling their leadership responsibilities.

Monday - 25

Australian missionaries Jon and Remy Tan and their daughter Janelle are now serving at FEBCambodia. John writes from Phnom Penh: "We thank you for your prayerful support as we transition between mission fields. Please continue to pray for us: as we learn the Khmer language and learn to work with the people of Cambodia; as we adjust to the country's weather and lifestyle; and as we press on towards the goal of what we need to accomplish here for the Lord."

Tuesday - 26

Pray for the twenty million citizens of Russia who call themselves Muslims. Some are highly religious, but most are cultural Muslims only who are searching for an identity. One listener writes: "I listen to your programs secretly, away from my family. I feel that you are telling the truth about God, because your God is full of love."

Wednesday - 27

Praise God that FEBC Russian Ministries (RM) is working on three different programs to reach Muslims for Christ in Russia: One will concentrate on gathering testimonies from believers with culturally Muslim backgrounds; another will use a popular apologetics approach, explaining the difference between Christianity and Islam; the third will be an openly evangelistic program for Muslims where Bible truths will be explained by pastors with cultural Muslim backgrounds. Pray that this threefold approach will touch thousands of people living in Russia and its environs.

Thursday - 28

Please pray for Nurlan Kanatbaev, a key leader with FEBC Russian Ministries in Kazakhstan, and for his wife and four children. Also pray that God will prepare the hearts of Kazakh listeners to hear and accept the Good News when He opens the door for broadcasting in this nation…and pray that it will be soon!

Friday - 29

Please pray for Ludmila Akhterova, office manager and children's program producer with RM in La Mirada, who shoulders many responsibilities each day. Pray especially that the young Russian listeners who tune in to her programs will accept Jesus into their hearts and have a profound influence on their families to do the same.

Saturday - 30

Praise God for Mehm and Ruth, FEBC missionaries to the Mon, and for their dedicated staff who are committed to sharing the gospel with this 'minority' people group. Last November they conducted a workshop designed to inspire the creation of some original and authentic Mon music "that will reach the hearts of our people, most of who are still held in darkness." Pray that God will use this and all their other outreach endeavors to "communicate His infinite power and saving grace to our people."

Sunday - 31

Please pray for our broadcasts and outreach efforts to two other 'minority' language groups: the Hmong and the Khmu. Ask God to bless and protect FEBC missionaries and staff as they minister to people and villages often scattered across various country borders. One Hmong listener writes: "It's very important to have our own language on the air. Sometimes when we try to tell others about God, we can't clearly explain the Bible. We tell them to listen to FEBC so they can understand better. Your programs help people… understand God's Word."