September Prayer Calendar

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Wednesday - 1

Thank the Lord for FEBC's International Office (IO) team, which works in many places and from many places (Singapore, Philippines, Cambodia, UK, and Finland). Pray that He will keep communication lines between members open so that the IO's partnerships with FEBC's fields and ministries will be effective.

Thursday - 2

Pray for Carlos, FEBC's International Executive Director, as he provides support for field leaders as well as direction to the IO team. Also pray for John T, Mike and David of the Engineering Support team as they offer a wide range of engineering help and technical support. Pray that God will help each one find the right balance needed in view of the many demands on their time.

Friday - 3

The IO asks we pray God will provide more engineers throughout FEBC: "We have lost engineers for many years now without any replacements coming in." Also pray for Arleen and John, who assist in international recruitment. Ask God for real insight as they process prospective missionaries.

Saturday - 4

Pray that God will bless FEBC's Programming Conference to be held September 7-10 in Manila. It will be the first of its kind, and will focus on 'Incarnational Radio' and the Bowman Signature Project. Pray especially for Frank and Jan, who both will be involved in the planning and presentations.

Sunday - 5

Pray for Russian Ministries' program director Victor Akhterov as he travels to Moscow and St. Petersburg this month. Victor will work with key programmers to help them effectively address major needs in Russian society and lead listeners to Christ. He writes; "Please pray for those who listen to FEBC regularly...pray that God will move in their hearts to fully commit to Christ and find a fellowship of Bible-believing Christians."

Monday - 6

"Thank you, friends, for your programs! I'm a Christian now and a member of an evangelical church. Please pray for my son and his family; pray that they will accept Jesus as their Savior." - From listener in Ukraine

Tuesday - 7

Praise God for blessing FEBC's International Council Conference, held last spring in Busan, Korea and attended by 19 member nations. The Council meets annually to: discuss and determine major projects; develop policy to implement the projects; and to pray for discernment of God's will and direction for FEBC's mission. Pray God will bless each field's ministry!

Wednesday - 8

Thank the Lord for FEBC's international directors! Rev. Kevin Keegan, national director of FEBC-Australia, writes, "The conference showed me there is still much to do--and that God is working mightily through FEBC International. We are a strong healthy mission, Christ-centered, culturally sensitive and Kingdom focused--and you and I are a part of it...so let's continue to stand strong together."

Thursday - 9

Plans are already underway for next year's International Council Conference, which will be hosted by FEBC-USA in California. Please pray for President Gregg Harris, and for the rest of the La Mirada team who are involved in the planning and preparation process. Pray that this event will be a blessing to all who attend.

Friday - 10

FEBCanada's missionary to the Khmu people group writes: "Please pray for the dozens of key Khmu Christian leaders in Laos, who are doing wonderful follow-up work in nurturing believers. They need the Lord's wisdom, protection, guidance and strength; they travel quite a lot, and are often confronted with difficult challenges in their work."

Saturday - 11

"Whenever I miss your broadcasts, my heart feels empty. Your message really challenges me--it wakes me up from my spiritual drowsiness." Please pray for this and other Khmu listeners.

Sunday - 12

Praise God for FEBC-Thailand's staff, who have steadfastly continued to produce programming throughout periods of dangerous civil upheaval. One Thai listener from a Buddhist family writes: "FEBC is usually the only station I listen to. I will not turn away from following the Lord. Sometimes I grow tired and discouraged, but I look up to heaven and am encouraged to keep on going...thank you for your broadcasts!"

Monday - 13

Continue to pray for the director and team at FEBC-Thailand. The director writes: "Praise God for the safety of the staff in Bangkok as they travel daily to and from work in the midst of crisis in the capitol...pray for God's sovereignty in the situation."

Tuesday - 14

Thank God for the four and a half hours of programming which is aired to Vietnam each day via shortwave... in Vietnamese and 18 other minority languages! Pray for the in-county workers as well as for the US team, which is headquartered in La Mirada. Pray especially for the director as he leads the ministry into a challenging yet exciting future.

Wednesday - 15

Please pray for FEBC Vietnamese Ministries' new initiative called "Internet Broadcasting via Mobile Devices" (IBMD), which gives cell phone users the ability to hear gospel messages and music... via a small memory chip and portable playback unit. Pray for discernment and guidance during the current stages of development, and that God will greatly use the chips already prepared for distribution. Pray also for fruitful partnerships with American churches; pray they will be inspired to participate in this new endeavor.

Thursday - 16

Today is FEBC's monthly Day of Prayer. Please join us in praying for the management, staff and field representatives of Feba UK, which serve in Africa, Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

Friday - 17

Thank the Lord for FEBC-Australia's council: David Atkinson (chairman), Alex Ralston, Les and Sandy Ridge, Brian Fenwick, and Ric Lever...and for their national director Kevin Keegan. Pray for God's wisdom and discernment as they lead the ministry, and ask that their "hearts will continue to remain soft and open to God's Spirit and His guidance."

Saturday - 18

From the team at FEBC-Australia: "Even though we have an aging donor and supporter base, pray that the good news of what God is doing through FEBC will become more widely known throughout Australia. Pray that He will draw a new and younger generation of supporters to connect with FEBC, and also inspire them to begin a partnership with us."

Sunday - 19

Please pray for FEBC-Australia's missionaries David and Jan Bayliss. Pray that God will sustain and encourage as they constantly travel and provide technical support and training in various FEBC fields. Pray for health and good communications cross-culturally. Also pray for their home assignment planning and for arrangements commencing in October.

Monday - 20

Please pray for Batjargal (Bat) Tuvshintsengel, director of FEBC-Mongolia, and for his ministry and family. Pray especially for his daughter Crystal, who graduated from high school last spring and needs God's direction as she plans the next steps in her life.

Tuesday - 21

From FEBC-Mongolia: "Please pray for our rural outreach efforts, that as opportunities are presented, we'll be able to cooperate with local churches and NGO'S to make our programs available. Pray also for the launching of our Internet broadcasting."

Wednesday - 22

Now that FEBC-Mongolia has completed their 2010-2011 budget process, they are ready to "face a new year of ministry in the grace of our God. Pray that there will be more partners who can stand with us; pray that our donors will be strengthened financially to broaden their ministries."

Thursday - 23

Pray for Suvdaa, FEBC-Mongolia's Development and HR director, who is expecting her fourth child this month. Pray for the team as they search for an interim person to fill in while she is absent. Also pray for their need for an 'expat' communications officer.

Friday - 24

Thank the Lord for Luke Cheng, La Mirada's Vice- President of International Ministries. Pray for God's strength and protection as he travels frequently to visit and support various fields in Southeast Asia. Pray especially for a trip slated for this month, when Luke will be leading a group visiting FEBC's ministries in Vietnam and Indonesia. Pray that it will be a fruitful time for all.

Saturday - 25

Praise God for Seiji Suzuki, FEBC-Japan's assistant executive director, whose responsibilities include personnel education/management, the Data Base System, and planning new programs. Ask God to give Mr. Suzuki wisdom to carry out these important responsibilities, and the empowering of the Holy Spirit in all he does to lead the team.

Sunday - 26

Please pray for Takanori Nagakura as he helps write plans for each of FEBC-Japan's new programs, and then connects with various people through traveling, attending meetings, and book reading. Pray for God's special wisdom and guidance as he seeks out gifted people and specialists who can not only discuss a certain theme, but also clearly confess Jesus Christ.

Monday - 27

FEBC-Korea requests prayer for a staff revival retreat planned this month for the Busan team: "Please pray that this will be an opportunity for the renewal and encouragement of FEBC-Busan...and for God to touch the staff members' hearts with His warm love."

Tuesday - 28

"I am finding great spiritual nourishment from you...so thanks for all the work that you put into this ministry!" - Praise from South Korean listener

Wednesday - 29

Thank God for the director of FEBC-Myanmar (Burma), who has served there for many years. Pray for God's wisdom and clear guidance as they begin a leadership transition period.

Thursday - 30

Praise God for this Burmese listener's testimony: "I went to Bangkok to find a job... was arrested for overstaying...and put in prison. I thank God for placing me in that situation, because my time in jail led me to your broadcasts. Your programs gave me direction and I began to consider the kind of life I had been living. I'm especially thankful that I came to know the Lord through your broadcasts...and I thank you for your messages that turned my heart around."