May Prayer Calendar

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Thursday - 1
Praise God that FEBC's Chinese Ministries based in Chino, CA will celebrate 20 years of broadcasting this month! Also thank Him for a successful year of broadcasting the Voice of Friendship program to Los Angeles listeners on stations AM1300 and AM1600. Director Eduardo Lo comments: "It has become a well-loved program by many in less than a year, receiving good comments."

Friday - 2
"I am taking classes through Voice of Friendship Seminary. I thank God for the opportunity to be trained by VOFS. I want my brothers and sisters to truly know the Father, grow to maturity in Christ, and stand firm against temptation." - One of 45,000 listener letters sent to VOFS last year!

Saturday - 3
This year's theme for FEBC Chinese Ministries' Liang You station is "Surmounting Summits," based on Micah 4:2--"Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord... He will teach us His ways." In recognition of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the ministry hopes to fulfill the challenge of "reaching peak performance and interacting with listeners in mutual encouragement." Pray God will bless these goals with His enabling!

Sunday - 4
Pray for FEBC Chinese Ministries' emphasis on their Internet ministry this year, which is unique because it offers an audio delivery of the messages. Pray that God will provide the additional funding needed to continue this form of communication, which expands the reach of radio broadcasting.

Monday - 5
The Korean Women's Choir of FEBC-Mokpo will minister in Mongolia this month. Pray that God will watch over and bless all the participants, and that they will touch many people's hearts.

Tuesday - 6
Praise from Korea: "FEBC is a special friend to me. I became bankrupt 10 years ago and my friends deserted me. One day while driving I tuned in to FEBC. I began to cry and couldn't stop. I clearly felt God's compassion and calling. He showed me grace and love through FEBC. After that I decided to accept the Lord. To this day I am still following and have not strayed from Him."

Wednesday - 7
FEBC-Mokpo is planning to replace their old transmitter to improve reception. Pray that all procedures will go smoothly. Also pray that God will enable the Mokpo Steering Committee and related organizations to support the ministry faithfully and effectively.

Thursday - 8
FEBC-USA's board will be convening over the next 3 days in La Mirada. Please pray for God's special anointing on their time together, and for His clear direction on the many issues and projects being considered.

Friday - 9
Pray for the ministry and staff of FEBC-Indonesia. Pray especially for Mr. Samuel (President/Director) and Mr. Habil (Vice President) as they fulfill their tasks and responsibilities. Ask God to give them His wisdom and discernment in every decision.

Saturday - 10
"As a newly married couple, we feel the need to learn to love one another more to make our marriage last. We have benefited from the practical and effective guidance of the In Touch broadcast...from day to day we have observed many changes in our personalities and characteristics." Pray that God will strengthen the marriages of many more Indonesian couples through FEBC programming and outreaches.

Sunday - 11
Please pray for FEBC-Indonesia's Christian Spiritual Center construction project and for Mr. Karyono, Samarinda's station manager who will supervise the project. Pray that God will use the center to serve the community and increase the station's influence.

Monday - 12
Pray for the Heartline Academy of Media, FEBCIndonesia's only training center in radio broadcasting. Pray for the instructors and students, and that the training programs will function smoothly and effectively.

Tuesday - 13
Please pray for Saipan missionaries Steve and Sheila Myers, and their sons Micah (16), Caleb (15) and Gabe (13)--one of 7 FEBC missionary families who live and work together on this tropical island. They ask that we pray for "everyone's health; relationships; the need for more missionary workers; and for the fruitfulness of the broadcasts." Pray especially for Steve and Sheila's health; they have both suffered a great deal of chronic pain as a result of injuries sustained 10 years ago in a car accident.

Wednesday - 14
Saipan's economy is continuing to spiral downward. Since the U.S. government increased the minimum wage there, virtually all of the garment factories have had to close their doors. Tourism is also down and many businesses have closed or filed for bankruptcy. The cost of living has increased almost 30%, which makes it very difficult for missionaries to make ends meet. Please pray that God will provide for each of the 7 families' financial, physical and spiritual needs in this difficult environment.

Thursday - 15
Please pray for the staff and ministries of FEBC-Japan, led by Keiko Yoshizaki, and for FEBC-Korea, under the direction of Dr. Billy Kim. Pray especially for the 4 new programs launched by Japan in April, and for Korea's 2 new stations.

Friday - 16
Pray for Dan and Lisa Kimball, FEBC-Saipan missionaries, and their children Grace and Andrew. Dan requests prayer for his major project this year of painting the buildings; please pray for good weather and safety for the crew. Pray for friends for the kids, as many families are leaving Saipan this year. Also pray they will "remain focused on the Lord and listen to His voice in all aspects of our lives."

Saturday - 17
Praise from Russian listener: "I began listening to FEBC three years ago. Before, I never thought about God. You opened up an entirely new world for me. I began thinking about God--then started praying. You inspired me to seek God's will for my life, to get to know Him. Today I am a member of a great church in Russia. Thank you! I am a child of God because of FEBC."

Sunday - 18
Russian pastor Vasily from Astrahan writes: "Dear friends, thank you for your wonderful broadcasts that help me preach the gospel to Muslims. Many of them came to our church and accepted Jesus. Pray that God will give me wisdom and patience in my work." Pray also for the many Muslim Tatars, Chechens, and Kazakhs who live in the city of Astrahan.

Monday - 19
Praise God for Ludmila, FEBC-Russia's children's program producer. Please pray that He will give her continued strength and inspiration in all she does for Him. Also pray for all the Russian children who listen to her programs; ask God to move these young listeners to ask Jesus into their hearts.

Tuesday - 20
"Our family came to the Lord because of your amazing broadcasts. Thank you! Our daughters (10 and 16) love your programs and listen to you with their non-believing friends. Please pray their friends will accept Jesus as their Savior." - From Russian family in Moldova

Wednesday - 21
FEBCambodia requests prayer for director Samoeun as she leads the team; ask God to give her grace, wisdom and strength each day. Also pray for Pheary, who assists Samoeun in Finance Administration and Communications and is new to the staff this year. Praise God for 6 years of broadcasting over 16 hours of daily programming.

Thursday - 22
From a listener in Cambodia: "I have been listening to your station every day for about 2 years. Your programs have encouraged me in times of trouble." Pray that many more listeners will tune in and find comfort and help from FEBC's broadcasts--and that God will use them to draw many to Himself.

Friday - 23
Pray for Arleen Cena, missionary to Cambodia, and her work in setting up HR processes, such as staff appraisals and benefits, for FEBCambodia. Also pray for safety as she walks home from the office everyday and has to cross a very busy road.

Saturday - 24
Pray for FEBC-Mongolia's director Batjargal Tuvshintsengel and his team as they continue to pursue the challenge of reaching the far-flung--and sparse--population of this vast nation for Christ. About 1.5 million people live in the capital city of Ulaanbaatar; most of the remaining 1.5 million are nomadic and scattered across the country's rugged terrain.

Sunday - 25
Australian missionaries Larry and Barbara Podmore are planning to relocate to Mongolia after nearly 18 years of service at FEBC-Philippines. Pray for Larry as he assumes a leadership role in the ministry of FEBC-Mongolia. Also pray for their transition into a completely new culture, climate and work environment.

Monday - 26
Pray for the dedication ceremonies planned today for the new home of WIND-FM in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Praise God for supplying workers and resources for completion of the building, which has been under construction since the former location was destroyed by fire in 2003.

Tuesday - 27
Please pray for physical and spiritual strength for Min-Pen Phillip Chen, executive director of FEBCTaiwan, and for his team. Also ask God to supply sufficient resources for the ministry, especially for the increasing electrical expenses.

Wednesday- 28
Pray for FEBC-Taiwan's program director Garth Liu, who is writing a broadcasting play featuring the story of Eric Liddell in honor of the upcoming Olympics in Beijing. The play, titled "Run Toward the Gold Medal," is scheduled for broadcast this month. Pray that God will use the play in the lives of listeners.

Thursday - 29
Praise God that Feba's Tibetan language program, Gaweylon (Good News), has been on the air for 18 years. In many parts of Tibet, the broadcast is known as the Yeshu (Jesus) program! Pray that God will continue to bless both the producers and audience, and that it will bear much fruit in the hearts and lives of those who tune in.

Friday - 30
Pray that the Lord will guide Dan Cura, director of FEBC-Philippines, and his staff, especially as they continue to develop plans for their anniversary celebration and outreach next month in Manila. Also pray for God's wisdom and timing for several ongoing projects, including the new Cagayan Valley radio station, and the transmitter replacement initiative at DXKI.

Saturday - 31
"I've been listening to your station for some time now. I want to be a true Christian in word and deed--can you pray for me?" Pray that the Filipino listeners who tune in to FEBC programming will experience growth in God's grace and in their daily walk with Jesus.