2026 07 Nexus Prayer Letter
Thailand (Grace Center — Sister Sasha)
Family
1. May God grant me healing and relief from the various aches and physical discomforts caused by the rainy season and humid weather.
2. May God grant my family members wisdom and ability in their workplaces; may they experience God’s provision and grace and be kept safe by Him in all things.
3. May God strengthen my faith and my colleague Suma’s faith so we keep our eyes on Him in any circumstance.
Ministry
1. May God grant us heavenly wisdom and love so that we can in Truth shepherd and support the children and those in need.
2. May God keep everyone safe who commutes between the girls’ dormitory and the school. In light of rising fuel costs for the school bus, May He provide accommodation closer to the school as well as supply all our needs for daily living and transportation.
3. Sudden floods have caused damage to villages and crops. May the Lord help the crops and land recover quickly, ensure the smooth reconstruction of affected areas, and restore hope.
Levant – Syria (House of Hope – Samson and Leah)
Family
1. May God heal my mother – grant her complete restoration of body, soul, and spirit. May the Lord give her strength, peace, and hope, and may she experience His presence daily.
2. May the Holy Spirit equip my husband, Samson, and help him to understand God’s Word more deeply and to lead disciples faithfully. May God use him as a spiritual leader to bless many lives.
3. May God have mercy on Syria! May He protect the innocent amidst conflict and violence and comfort families who are wounded or have lost loved ones. May He bring peace to the entire region.
Ministry
1. May God heal a teacher who is battling cancer. May He grant her health, strength, and peace. May the Lord also provide suitable employment for another teacher’s husband so all the family’s needs can be met.
2. May God help Salma, who has lost confidence after being bullied at university because of her weight. May she establish a firm identity in Christ and experience God’s healing and love.
3. May the Lord help each member of our visitation team to faithfully live out Christ’s love and God’s will while visiting families. May they bring hope, encouragement, and peace wherever they go.
4. Thank God for granting the team unity, harmony, and hearts of mutual love! May He give us wisdom and creativity to foster relationship-building and spiritual growth.
5. May God watch over each of our students. May He help them grow steadily in spiritual life and in academics; may the instruction they receive bring a beautiful impact to their lives!
Levant – Lebanon (Nexus Center)
Personal
1. Pray that God grants smooth approval for Vera’s visas to Namibia and South Africa. Ask Him to open the way and prepare everything needed for the replacement of her prosthetic limb.
2. Please pray for Diana, a teacher at the center, who is expecting her fourth child. May God grant her peace, a healthy pregnancy, and a smooth delivery.
Ministry
1. Please pray for Alma, a teenager facing persecution for her faith in Jesus. Pray that she remains steadfast, courageous, and full of hope as she continues to follow Christ.
2. Please pray for Gina, a church member who is about to undergo major back surgery. Ask God to grant wisdom to the medical team, a successful surgery, and complete recovery.
3. Many church members are facing severe financial hardship; pray that God provides them with employment and daily food.
4. Pray God heals Jack’s body, soul, and spirit, that he may experience complete restoration and renewal, hear God’s voice, respond to His call, and regain vision and encouragement in his service.
5. Pray for God’s blessing on the start of summer school, that students from both Lebanon and Syria may feel loved and accepted, and that they grow steadily in academics, spiritual life, and character.
Pakistan (Glen and Maya)
Family
1. Please ask the Lord to protect our family’s health in this scorching heat, to shield us from fatigue and other effects of the high temperature, and to grant us peace and strength as we go about our daily activities.
2. Please ask the Lord to grant our two daughters a happy summer vacation; although they cannot go out due to anti-American protests, may they enjoy joy and peace at home.
3. May the Lord continue to bless our family with wisdom and understanding as we pray and conduct our quiet times in Urdu (the local language).
Ministry
1. Please ask the Lord to bless our colleagues who have returned home with wonderful times of reunion with their families. May God protect them from the impact of the political situation and enable them to return safely and smoothly to the mission field to continue their service.
Karachi City (Couple: Shalian and Jacob)
1. If the Lord so will, we plan to launch a Bible institute next month to train disciples in a deeper understanding of God’s Word. Please ask God to provide the necessary resources and funding and to ensure the preparations are completed smoothly.
2. Please ask God to bless the rural gospel outreach ministry so more people can hear the Gospel and come to know the Lord. May He abundantly provide for the ministry’s needs and strengthen the team to continue faithfully proclaiming salvation.
Myanmar & Laos (Xiao Tai and Xiao Ling)
Family
1. Pray for a wonderful and joyful summer holiday for the children. Thank God for His protection and guidance in their growth over the past year!
2. Pray for the continuous renewal of each family member’s spiritual life — that we may truly know ourselves, love the Lord, and dedicate ourselves to Him.
Ministry
1. Pray that my service at the orphanage in Myanmar fosters the children’s character growth and that they may be filled with the Lord’s grace.
2. Pray for the spiritual growth of my fellow workers in the Lord, that we may all continue to mature and bear greater witness for Him.
3. Thank God for the training course I attended last week! It deepened my understanding of God’s will. May He continue to help me grow in His Word!
Laos
1. Pray for the spiritual atmosphere in this region. Local brothers and sisters face intense spiritual warfare due to prevalent idolatry. May God bring healing and deliverance to this land!
2. May God continue to protect and bless the brothers and sisters in the mountain regions, enabling them to bear much fruit and granting them wisdom, grace, and authority.
Bangladesh (Alex and Ruth)
Family
1. Please pray for our family’s safety, health, and emotional well-being; may the Lord give us His grace and watch over us daily.
2. Our son James has just undergone surgery; ask our Heavenly Father to heal and protect his body and grant him a speedy recovery.
3. We are currently on leave to reunite with family. We thank the Lord for this time together and ask our Heavenly Father to give us ample rest so we are renewed in body, soul, and spirit.
Ministry
1. Please pray for our ongoing work in Bangladesh; may our Heavenly Father watch over and bless it!
2. Please pray for our colleagues and partners; may God strengthen their faith and resolve, filling them with joy and grace as they serve.
Namibia (Duke & Sandy)
Family
1. May the Lord keep both sets of our parents safe and healthy and watch over them in all their comings and goings. May the Lord grant them physical strength and well-being so that we need not worry about them.
Ministry
1. We thank the Lord for His constant grace and guidance. May God protect the church and strengthen the faith of the brothers and sisters.
2. May He also revive His church so that more local people hear the Gospel and receive salvation. May the Gospel spread widely; may the Lord’s glory be revealed!
Iran (Giles and Joan family)
Family
1. May the Lord protect us from loneliness and the influence of our surroundings and fill our family altar with His presence and grace.
2. Pray that the Lord heals my illness and improves Joan’s sleep. May He provide for all our needs and grants us peace as we fulfill our current mission.
3. May the Lord guide our son’s future marriage in His time – may He prepare a suitable partner. If the time is not yet right, may the Lord grant our son contentment and peace.
Ministry
1. Pray for protection amidst recent bombing attacks; may the Lord safeguard the faith and peace of our family and of the new believers.
2. Pray for our son’s safety at school and in the community; may the Lord remove all spiritual obstacles, open doors for the Gospel, and enable him to build good relationships with those around him and bear witness to Christ’s love.