June Prayer Calendar

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Sunday - 1
On March 1, FEBC began a broadcast in the Black Hmong language, our third Hmong language programming currently on the air. Until research was conducted nine years ago, this particular people group was unknown. Praise God for this new development, and for the opportunity to share the message of His love with the Black Hmong. Pray that many of these people will come to know Christ.

Monday - 2
"I want to let you know that the Hmong in China listen to your broadcast. We know God through you. I'm 14 years old. Please pray that I will have wisdom to tell others about God. Sometimes I don't now how...but I will try to do well and be a good example to them so they will know that God is inside me. Please pray that the believers will be strong in the Lord..." - From China

Tuesday - 3
From Hmong listener in Vietnam: "I praise the Lord that we hear the Good News from the radio. God still opens doors for our Hmong people to know Him and become His children. Please pray for the Christians here... persecution still happens among believers. I trust that if we pray together as one God will change the government's heart and we will have freedom to serve Him. Please continue to broadcast to us...the programs are very important to our lives and give us hope and encourage our faith in God."

Wednesday - 4
Please pray for our broadcasters to the Hmong people group. Pray that God will continue to protect and strengthen them, and that His Spirit will inspire them and give them wisdom as they strive to produce programs that will touch and transform the lives of the Hmong listeners.

Thursday - 5
FEBC-Jeju (Korea) asks for prayer support during the 35th anniversary events scheduled for this week, which will include combined retreats for their staff, steering committee and children's choir. Pray that God will be glorified through this time, and also pray for all the guests who will be attending, from both Korea and beyond.

Friday - 6
Continue to pray for listeners to FEBC broadcasts, as this is often the only Christian programming available in their heart language. In countless regions of the world there are no churches or any other Christian witness available apart from radio; pray that God will use our programmers to speak directly into the hearts of listeners who tune in.

Saturday - 7
Praise from a Khmu listener in Laos: "I'm so thankful for having the Khmu programs on the air every day. Twenty-three families attend our church, and we depend on your broadcasts for spiritual nourishment. The messages and teachings have touched our hearts, changed our lives...and our church is growing spiritually."

Sunday - 8
Praise God that FEBC's director of broadcasting to Myanmar (Burma) has recovered from some difficult health issues that he endured several months ago. Pray for continuing wisdom and strength as he leads the radio ministry in this closed country and plans for its future. Pray also for his family.

Monday - 9
"Thank you so much for your letter and gospel tracts, because I want to know more about God. Can He save a poor guy like me?" Pray God will increase the faith of this listener in Myanmar--and others like him.

Tuesday - 10
Pray for FEBC-Japan's team and for their new blog project, which was launched over the Internet in March. The blog uses photos and short messages to attract more Internet users to the ministry's main Web site, where many programs and Christian resources are available. Pray that God will use this tool to increase awareness and interest in the ministry, and also pray for Takanori Nagakura, who is in charge of this project.

Wednesday - 11
"When I first came across your Web site (and listened to the ‘online programs'), I was weary and depressed. I had spent one month praying and searching...today I went to church, and I am convinced that I must believe in the Lord!" – From a listener in Japan

Thursday - 12
Feba is partnering with two local missionary groups in the northern part of Mozambique in efforts to establish radio stations to reach the Makua and Kimwani speaking peoples. Pray for the projects, which are intended to complement current broadcasts ministering to the Makonde people. Ask for God's wisdom and protection for those involved in the development phase.

Friday - 13
Please pray for the staff of Feba in Kenya, which has experienced much upheaval recently. Ministry director Peter Anaminyi thanks God for protection of staff members at the head office in Narobi, and for the team at Baraka FM in Mombasa. Pray that God will use these trying times to open the door for opportunities to attract new listeners, and for the ministry to be His "salt and light."

Saturday - 14
Pray for FEBC-Yeondong as they plan an Evangelism Expo to be held June 15-17 in the East Sea and Samcheok areas. Please also pray for their Children's Choir, which will tour the US from June 17 to July 2. Their trip will include performances at Grandfather Mountain in N.C., and the Korean War Memorial Ceremony on June 25.

Sunday - 15
Praise God for this amazing testimony from a listener in Yeondong (written by a nurse): "I live in So-Rok Island, a leprosy colony. I came here 54 years ago when I was 25 years old. Over the years, my heart has been broken by many things...I have lost my fingers, my eyes, and some of my appearance, but when I met God I gained spiritual life and health. I had to cry out to someone, and He was there for me through FEBC...I have been filled with enormous strength and faith through hearing FEBC programs. Thank you for faithfully airing the Word of God."

Monday - 16
FEBCambodia praises God for the encouraging conclusion of the first phase of their village development project, and for the Family Development team, who managed the project. A team member commented: "The village is very different! Villagers are starting to plant; children are more educated." Please pray for funding necessary to begin the next phase of the project, which will include radio programs sharing the knowledge gleaned for the benefit of the wider community.

Tuesday - 17
Cambodia's Family FM station in Phnom Penh is still broadcasting at only 8 kW power, instead of 10 kW. As a result, it is reported that reception is faint on the outskirts of their listening area. They ask that we "please pray urgently that God will provide the funds needed to rebuild our antenna system." Wednesday - 18
Please pray that the Lord will provide a Khmer/ English translator for FEBCambodia. They need someone who can translate the testimonies and comments of their listeners into English so that "we, in turn, can encourage our English-speaking supporters and help them to pray."

Thursday - 19
Our Day of Prayer this month features FEBC-Philippines. Join us as we praise the Lord for all He has accomplished in the 60 years since the first radio broadcast was transmitted over the airwaves into China from the brand new station in Manila! Pray for director Dan Andrew Cura and his staff as they continue their celebration of God's faithfulness throughout the years and look forward to all He has in store for the ministry's future.

Friday - 20
Praise God that the FEBC disaster response radio test conducted in the Philippines was an overwhelming success. Thank Him also for the ministry team who endured very difficult conditions to execute the tests. "This trial run really tested our nerves," said Hazeen Latif. "The most challenging part was to stay awake and keep the station running for 3 days and 3 nights without a break." Engineer Mike Adams added, "The field conditions were intentionally very challenging. It was hot and humid... and on the 2nd day the power failed so we used a backup generator from the police station until power was restored." Pray the lessons learned will be helpful in the future.

Saturday - 21
FEBCanada's Don Patterson writes "One of the long-term positive results of providing emergency communication services during major disasters is the willingness of local authorities to allow the ministry to stay on the air in affected areas." Today, 3 years after the Asian tsunami, radio programs in Indonesia and Thailand continue to be aired in regions where ministry broadcasts were not previously permitted. Pray that God will provide resources needed for the disaster response project, for the purchase of pre-tuned radios, and for the maintenance of existing programs and stations.

Sunday - 22
Please pray for anniversary-related events scheduled for this week in Manila, including a concert and various outreach projects for people living in impoverished urban communities. Also pray for a safe and fruitful trip for all those participants traveling from the U.S.

Monday - 23
Please pray for Rudi Wiens, FEBC Russian Ministries' director and language coordinator as he tackles multiple issues, including ministry development in new regions, overseeing key personnel, and raising support for the ministry of FEBC in Russia.

Tuesday - 24
"Please pray for our small church. We invite our neighbors and non-believers from our village to listen to FEBC programs during church service. Pray that they will accept Jesus as their Savior." - Listener in Russia

Wednesday - 25
Praise God for Evgeny Sarapulov, an FEBC broadcaster/ psychologist in Russia who offers help to listeners in difficult situations...and who receives many phone calls from both Christians and nonbelievers every day. Please pray that God will give Evgeny great wisdom and discernment in his conversations with people, and that through his advice many will find new freedom in Christ.

Thursday - 26
A pastor in Russia writes: "Please pray for our new rehab center. Many alcoholics, drug addicts, and homeless people come to our center where they have an opportunity to listen to FEBC broadcasts."

Friday - 27
"I am a regular listener, and God convicted me through a message that I heard this afternoon. Thank you for enhancing my faith." – Praise from listener in Korea

Saturday - 28
Praise God for the radio-training workshop that FEBC-Mongolia sponsored for children involved in Save the Children community centers, and for the things children learned about their rights in the home environment. Those attending were also aided in making radio spots and short dramas to highlight children's points of view, which were then aired on 104.5 FM. Pray that God would bless these efforts to promote safer and happier home environments in Mongolia.

Sunday - 29
After the completion of the FEBC-Mongolia building dedication last month, missionaries Jan and David Bayliss will be transferring to Singapore. Pray for them as they settle in their new home base and provide support throughout Asia in the fields of engineering (David) and community development programming (Jan) on a short-term basis. Pray also for their family in Australia.

Monday - 30
Please pray for the management team at the La Mirada office as they close the books on another fiscal year and seek the Lord's wisdom and direction for ministry projects and plans being considered for the next 12 months. Also ask God to defend, sustain and encourage each one in their various roles and responsibilities as they face difficult challenges in their efforts to strengthen, support and expand this great work He has entrusted to them.