“Nothing lies beyond the reach of prayer except that which lies outside the will of God. There is no such thing as unanswered prayer when the basis of our beseeching is found within His sovereign will. And what is more, and better still, you cannot keep God from coming to the help of His people. The door has never yet been forged, the dungeon never yet constructed, the adversary never yet so mighty that can exclude God from His people. Let prayer be our pastime. Let prayer be our passion. Let prayer be our practice. Let us be found at the throne of grace, not only with holy boldness, but with serene confidence. ‘For God is able to do exceedingly, abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.’ (Ephesians 3:20 NKJV).”
– R. G. Lee, long-time Baptist pastor in Memphis, TN
MSI Prayer Requests for May 2012
Tuesday, May 1 – Praise God for the plan to use the MSI sponsored Ajoynagar Church in India as a center to train young people as missionaries. Please pray for qualified teachers and staff to serve at the training center.
Wednesday, May 2 – Praise God for the life-saving medical care being provided through the Akot Medical Mission in South Sudan. Today, a cataract surgery team is mid-way through a week of restoring sight to many Dinka people made blind by cataracts.
Thursday, May 3 – Praise God for the MSI Teacher Training Center in Southeast Asia. Please pray for those in training as they seek to be excellent teachers, used of God to transform the lives of students across the region.
Friday, May 4 – Please pray for the roof repairs needed at the MSI sponsored Malancha School in India. Water leaks in the classrooms when it rains cause distractions and discomfort among the students
Saturday, May 5 – Please pray that the patients who come to the Akot Medical Mission in South Sudan will be cooperative and receive the prescribed treatment for their injuries and sicknesses. The Dinka culture often tends to rely on witch doctors.
Sunday, May 6 – Praise God for the many students receiving quality education and hearing the truth about Jesus at MSI schools across Southeast Asia. Pray for the teachers to rely on the Holy Spirit as they teach spiritual truths and seek to see transformed, Christ-centered lives.
Monday, May 7 – Praise God for the many unwanted and needy children being cared for at the MSI sponsored children’s homes in India. Please pray for the children and the staff as they seek to provide a place of safety and love in an otherwise harsh environment.
Tuesday, May 8 – Please pray for the Holy Spirit to help Dr. Clarke at the Akot Medical Mission in South Sudan as he attempts to understand the cultural norms of the Dinka people and as he provides medical diagnosis and treatment to patients.
Wednesday, May 9 – Praise God for those being trained and sent out to plant churches, start Christian schools, and establish orphanages through MSI ministries in Southeast Asia. Pray for the advancement of the gospel and that many lives will be transformed.
Thursday, May 10 – Praise God for the many students receiving a Christian education at MSI sponsored schools in India. Pray for the quick completion of the building renovations at the Daspara School so more students will be able to attend.
Friday, May 11 – Pray that the Akot Medical Mission in South Sudan will be able to expand to provide needed medical care for the increasing number of HIV and TB cases in the area.
Saturday, May 12 – Praise God for the MSI sponsored Bakery Project in India which will provide fresh bread to students attending MSI schools, children that normally go without adequate food. Pray for the high voltage connection needed to operate the baking ovens.
Sunday, May 13 – Praise God for the current MSI orphanages in Southeast Asia providing care to the many neglected and unwanted children. Please pray for MSI to receive the needed funds to establish additional children’s homes to meet the growing need.
Monday, May 14 – Praise God for the much needed repairs and upgrade to the solar system providing power to the Akot Medical Mission in South Sudan. Please pray that funds will be donated to purchase two new vehicles.
Tuesday, May 15 – Praise God for the MSI sponsored Home Church ministry in India, sharing the truth of Jesus while planting new churches. Pray that they will be able to meet the goal of seeing 400 families come to know Jesus as their Savior this year.
Wednesday, May 16 – Praise God for all those who volunteer their time, talents, and treasure to the ministries of MSI. Pray that God will bring along others to assist MSI in taking the gospel of Jesus to the least and the lost of this world.
Thursday, May 17 – Praise God that the Akot Medical Mission in South Sudan was able to provide cataract surgery to over 100 patients again this year. Pray that all of those receiving the operations will recover nicely and thank God for the ability to see again.
Friday, May 18 – Praise God that contributions were received which made it possible to purchase shoes for all of the needy students at the MSI sponsored Daspara School in India
Saturday, May 19 – Praise God for the MSI Board of Directors and their faithful, volunteer service to the ministry of MSI. Please pray that God will grant them wisdom, guidance, and patience as they seek His direction for the ministry.
Sunday, May 20 – Praise God for the thousands of students being taught in MSI sponsored schools across Southeast Asia and India. Pray that the lives of these students will be transformed and used of God to serve others in various ways.
Monday, May 21 – Please pray that the road leading to the MSI sponsored Bhagobanpur School in India will be repaired so vehicles can have access to the school and the students will not need to walk through mud during the upcoming monsoon season.
Tuesday, May 22 – Praise God for the Kenyan nurses serving at the Akot Medical Mission in South Sudan. Faithfully they have demonstrated the love and compassion of Christ as they treated patients for almost six years.
Wednesday, May 23 – Praise God for the many MSI ministry partners who join with MSI in taking the gospel of Jesus Christ to the least and the lost around the world.
Thursday, May 24 – Praise God for the faithful service of Subir and Eunok Roy, partnering with MSI to share the gospel of Jesus among the poor and lost people of India.
Friday, May 25 – Praise God for the monthly supply flights into the Akot Medical Mission, bringing in visiting volunteer teams and needed supplies. Please pray for safety for the pilots and the contributions needed to continue this service.
Saturday, May 26 – Praise God that the gospel of Jesus is being proclaimed across Southeast Asia through the many ministries of MSI. Please pray that God will continue to provide opportunities to share the gospel with those in need of the Savior.
Sunday, May 27 – Pray for the teachers at the MSI sponsored Pathersesh School in India as they are experiencing problems in the local area. Pray that God will give them wisdom and courage to face these situations.
Monday, May 28 – Praise God for the life-saving ministry of the Akot Medical Mission in South Sudan, providing medical care to those who would otherwise have no way to receive treatment. Please pray that many people will partner with MSI through their prayers and finances support.
Tuesday, May 29 – Praise God for our MSI Field Director, Paul, and his family serving in Southeast Asia. Please pray for them as they fulfill the Great Commission by sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with the lost.
Wednesday, May 30 – Praise God for MSI sponsored Christian mobile schools in India. Needy, homeless street children by the hundreds are provided an education and meals. These children that would otherwise not be able to go to school or have enough to eat.
Thursday, May 31 – Praise God for all those involved in leading MSI ministries across Southeast Asia. Please pray for them to have wisdom, perseverance, safety, and guidance as they love and serve those in need of hearing the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
