November Prayer Calendar

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Sunday - 1

Please pray for FEBC's ongoing radio distribution efforts so that more people can have the opportunity to hear the gospel broadcast in their own language. Also pray that God will greatly use our programs to touch the hearts of listeners around the world who tune in-whether individually, in small groups or larger communities-to discover the truth of God's Word.

Monday - 2

FEBC-Thailand's director recently wrote: "We picked up 100 shortwave radio units yesterday and have already sent 20 radios by four brothers to a remote place. We will carry the remaining 80 a few at a time for strategic delivery to our beloved people groups. My hope is that they will be delivered to believers who do not have the means to purchase a radio… and also to unbelievers who are already interested in the gospel but do not have much access to it." Pray for all these new listeners, and for strength and protection for FEBC's radio distribution team in Thailand.

Tuesday - 3

Praise from listeners who were given a radio by one of our field offices: "It is such a joy getting a radio from FEBC! I've been waiting to have one but didn't have the money. Praise God!" And: " I cried when I received this radio. Now my family is so happy because we can listen to Christian programs whenever we want."

Wednesday - 4

FEBC operates a strategic shortwave radio facility on the island of Saipan. Please pray for the urgent need for new missionaries to replace those who have moved on to new areas of service. Pray that God will provide the right ministry personnel in His perfect timing, especially in the areas of communications, IT, facilities, and antenna maintenance.

Thursday - 5

Praise the Lord for Dean and Bev Brubaker, who have served Him at FEBC-Saipan for the last eight years. They left Saipan mid-August to return to the states where they will be living in the area of South Carolina and taking on the responsibilities of caring for Bev's mother, who is in fragile health. They write: "Good-byes are very difficult. Pray for us. If it is in God's plan, we will return as volunteers for FEBCSaipan next year… How we praise God for the opportunity to have served Him by radio for a total of 38 years!"

Friday - 6

FEBC-Saipan's maintenance missionaries Steve and Sheila Myers and their three teenage sons are also returning to the US. Steve and Sheila have struggled with health problems for a number of years due to injuries incurred in a severe car accident in the states; pray that Steve will receive the medical help he requires. Thank God for the years of service and for the friendships they enjoyed while living and ministering on Saipan. Please pray for the whole family as they transition back to America and seek His will for the future.

Saturday - 7

Praise the Lord for Jonathan Frank, who officially became chief executive of Feba-UK in May. Jonathan, who is married with three young daughters, writes "I love the chance to make a difference…particularly exciting to me is the opportunity I have to lead change: to work with people inside and outside Feba to discern what change would be good while protecting, even strengthening, the enduring, unchanging purpose of Feba. It is an exhilarating challenge of leadership."

Sunday - 8

Pray for Jonathan Frank as he settles into his new job at Feba and begins to work with the UK staff and board; also pray that God will help him quickly gain an understanding of Feba projects and partnerships. He says, "I know that to lead well I need to be continually refilled with God's grace, love and wisdom. Pray that I will continue to invest in my walk with God and be open to Him changing me."

Monday - 9

Feba-UK requests prayer for their ongoing advertising campaign being run on Christian TV, radio and websites through the end of this month: "Pray that people will be interested to know more about Feba and support the ministry." Also pray for plans for the restructuring of their Supporter Relations department necessitated by fewer staff and the increasing use of telephone, emails and online banking.

Tuesday - 10

Please pray for Feba's team in Zimbabwe who continue to work under the challenging circumstances of runaway inflation and political instability. As God to uphold and encourage the program producers as they reach out to struggling listeners while also trying to cope with similar difficulties in their own lives. One listener writes: "I had reached the end of my road in life, and had no one to turn to…your radio program has just given me new hope." Pray that Feba's broadcasts will bring His hope and light to many more listeners in African countries.

Wednesday - 11

Praise the Lord for Luke Cheng, FEBC Vice President of International Ministries. Luke's job requires frequent trips to our far-flung offices; pray for his wife Carrie and their two daughters while he is away. Pray especially for him over the next 12 days as he travels to Thailand, Cambodia, Singapore and Indonesia. Pray that these trips will be fruitful and that God will bless and deepen his understanding of the needs of the fields and staff he visits.

Thursday - 12

Please pray for FEBC-USA's semi-annual board meeting, which will convene today and tomorrow in La Mirada. Pray for safe travel, and ask God to guide Chairman Doug Pennoyer and each member with His wisdom and discernment as they continue to grapple with difficult issues in this unstable economic climate. Pray also that He will clearly reveal His plans for the next phase of FEBC's future, and that He will continue to protect and expand the effectiveness and reach of our gospel broadcasts.

Friday - 13

FEBCanada's board of directors is meeting tomorrow at the ministry headquarters in Richmond, British Columbia. Staff member Joseph Ko writes, "Pray for unity in spirit, and sensitivity to God's guidance."

Saturday - 14

Thank the Lord that FEBCambodia's shortwave program Voice of Love can be heard throughout the country. Pray that God will inspire all those involved in the production process, and that He will continue to use this broadcast to encourage isolated believers who live in remote areas: "Most of my fellow villagers are ethnic people who are illiterate, but they can understand listening. Through your broadcasts, we have grown in our faith…thank you so much!"

Sunday - 15

FEBCambodia's director writes: "We seek to make known God's love through our radio programs and personal contact with listeners…As for the tiny Christian community in Cambodia, they tell us that our Bible teaching and devotional programs offer a lifeline of spiritual nourishment, especially for those living in remote areas." She adds "We want to take this opportunity to thank you for your support, whether it is in prayer, or giving, or both."

Monday - 16

FEBC Chinese Ministries asks that we continue to pray for their programs to minority language groups. Pray for the Yunnan Province, which has the most minority groups in all of China; pray especially for the new radio host, and for the need for more listeners to share their testimonies. Also pray for the 2 major Zhuang minority languages broadcast in the Guangxi Province: the Red River group and the Debao group.

Tuesday - 17

Thank God for Jean, one of FEBC Chinese Ministries' new in-country broadcasters, who belongs to the Debao language group. Pray for inspiration and wisdom for Jean as she prepares programs in her 'heart' language, and for FEBC's plans to have Debao programs on-air by 2010.

Wednesday - 18

"I want you to know I listen to your programs and I accepted Jesus as my Savior because of them. My life is completely changed now; I have peace, love and hope. I praise the Lord for FEBC's broadcasts. 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." - Praise from listener in China.

Thursday - 19

This month FEBC's Day of Prayer will focus on FEBCSaipan and our Chinese production centers in Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, California and Canada. Please pray for the ministry, staff and studios in these locations and for all the Chinese listeners that will hear the gospel through FEBC programming.

Friday - 20

Thank God for Sionh, FEBCanada's missionary to the Khmu people group. He writes: "This is the 22nd year that the Khmu-language broadcast has been on the air-it is so wonderful that the Gospel can be brought to places that would not be possible to reach otherwise. There's no doubt that thousands of Khmu Christians are growing spiritually, as a result of these broadcasts."

Saturday - 21

Praise from a Khmu listener: "Your messages have changed our lives from bad to good…they give us hope." Ask God to touch and transform many more of the Khmu people through the power of His Word and His love.

Sunday - 22

Please pray for missionaries Miriam and Emmanuel Perez as they continue in their efforts to get FEBC-Philippines' new station DZMR up and running. Around 2.8 million people in the mountains of northern Luzon will hear the gospel in their own language when the station goes on air. Miriam writes: "God is now preparing the ground and laying down the solid foundation in the lives of our target audience. Soon we will hear the stories of changed lives! Keep praying, friends, as we await the start of DZMR's broadcasts to the tribes of the Cagayan Valley!"

Monday - 23

Please pray for strength, guidance and wisdom for FEBC's Vietnamese Ministries' production team in La Mirada, and also for their in-country workers. They often labor under demanding workloads in addition to family, church and pastorate responsibilities; and in Vietnam, there are very real risks involved in spreading the gospel. Thank God for each one's dedication, and ask Him to bless all they do for His kingdom.

Tuesday - 24

Praise from Vietnamese listeners in the US: "I thank God that He has brought Nguon Song's broadcast in to my life. Thank you to all the staff. Your programming has been my companion…may God bless you so that all my life, I can listen to your broadcast without ceasing." And: "I love to listen to the Christian Counseling program. I want to study to become a servant of God…may God bless all the pastors and workers at Nguon Song station."

Wednesday - 25

FEBC-Korea is concentrating on completing the building in FEBC-Busan, which will be their 10th local station. They write: "Pray that God will provide for all the needs, and that He will bring faithful supporters and churches to contribute towards the final costs. Please also pray for the Busan staff, who are sacrificing their time and energy for this project."

Thursday - 26

How grateful we should be this Thanksgiving that our God is still on the throne-and that His sovereignty rules over all! May we never forget to praise Him for His love and mercy, and for the goodness and gifts He so generously bestows on all His children.

Friday - 27

From a listener in Korea: "A few months ago, I recommended that my co-worker listen to FEBC. From then on, she never missed a single day of listening to the programs, especially The Garden of Love. Her life began to change little by little. She always prays for her belief and faithfulness to God. I also pray for the growth of her trust in Him. Thank you so much, FEBC, and may God bless your ministry!"

Saturday - 28

Praise God that since 2006, FEBC Russian Ministries has partnered with Christ to the World Ministries to bring Christian radio dramas to listeners throughout Russia… and that thousands of lives have been touched and transformed by the Story Within broadcasts! Pray for the team who produce these dramas, and ask God to provide for 2009 production and airtime expenses.

Sunday - 29

Victor Akhterov, program director for FEBC Russian Ministries, writes: "We are using a team of excellent Christian actors to bring stories of biblical characters to life. The stories are well written, so this combination produces material of great quality. But what makes these stories life-changing is the program participants' love for the lost, and the prayers of our supporters…"

Monday - 30

From a grateful listener in Moscow: "Every Friday I put aside everything I do so I can listen to your radio drama. For me it is pure pleasure: I enjoy the plot, the way actors play their parts, and the deep meaning of the story…I am an art teacher, and sometimes I let my students listen to the story before painting. It is amazing to see how children get the main points of your drama. Thank you for bringing the Bible alive. I could never read it my myself."