We celebrate Mrs. Sendi’s life knowing that she gave straight from her heart for all her children at Seeds of Hope Children’s Home. Her husband, Mr. Sendi, wrote; “Sandra is no longer sick. She’s with the Lord.” Praise the Lord for the comfort He gives in times of loss.

FEBRUARY 1 / MALACHI 3:1-12
Praise God for the success of the pig farm on the Island of Promise and other projects designed to make Mustard Seed’s work locally sustainable.

FEBRUARY 2 / LUKE 2:22-40
The pig farm has been successful in contributing to salaries for kindergarten teachers who completed 3 months of training in Mustard Seed’s lab school. Pray that good animal husbandry continues.

FEBRUARY 3 / PSALM 138
Give thanks for the strong impact teachers are having within remote villages on the Island of Promise.

FEBRUARY 4 / HEBREWS 2
Give thanks for villagers’ determination repairing and rebuilding the damage after this past April’s flood.

FEBRUARY 5-6 / LUKE 4:31-44
Thank God for Gapanau’s teaching team: Mark, Randy, Joy and Maria. They know that Gapanau’s future leaders are in their school.

FEBRUARY 7 / LUKE 5:1-11
Mark (4th year TfN intern) reports that Joy, a new intern, prepares her lessons well. She maintains a gentle spirit, teaching with sincere love. Praise God!

FEBRUARY 8 / LUKE 5:12-26
Mark says Maria (3rd year TfN intern) does an amazing job helping her students learn. She’s full of great ideas and uses them all! Give thanks for Maria’s tenacity and resourcefulness.

FEBRUARY 9 / LUKE 6:1-19
Give thanks for Mark, who praises and encourages junior interns placed in his teaching team. Thank God for his steady leadership.

FEBRUARY 10 / 1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-11
Pray for the children who have suffered from long-term school closures because of Covid-19.

FEBRUARY 11 / 1 CORINTHIANS 15:12-34
Please pray for those who are suffering from social withdrawal and stress from pandemic restrictions. Pray for renewed friendships and peace.

FEBRUARY 12-13 / 1 CORINTHIANS 15:35-49
Pray for physical safety in travel as pandemic restrictions ease and more movement opens up for school visits.

FEBRUARY 14 / PSALM 37:1-22
The theme for our ministries this year is based on 1 Corinthians 13. Praise God for all that we are learning about love. Ask Him to help us all grow in love.

FEBRUARY 15 / PSALM 37:23-40
God has made TfN interns’ steps firm. Though they may stumble they will not fail. Give thanks for His assurances.

FEBRUARY 16 / GENESIS 43:1-14
TfN interns may be teaching in villages where there is no electricity or running water, yet they put their trust in the Lord. Praise Emmanuel, God with us!

FEBRUARY 17 / GENESIS 43:15-34
Pray for our teachers to stay strong spiritually, to be humble and resilient, to hear God’s call, and to make wise, godly decisions.

FEBRUARY 18 / GENESIS 44:1-17
Pray for the overseas workers sent from North America, Britain, and Australia who participate in the work of MSI. Ask God to supply all their needs and to give them unity and encouragement.

FEBRUARY 19-20 / GENESIS 45:1-15
Pray for the teachers and students who struggle with issues related to their eyesight. Specialized care is difficult to find.

FEBRUARY 21 / GENESIS 45:16-28
Pray for the many children in MSI communities and TfN students who were born with chronic hepatitis B.

FEBRUARY 22 / PSALM 92
Ask God to bring peace to the hearts of TfN students as they adjust to the realization that they have chronic hepatitis B. May they be protected from complications that can come with it.

FEBRUARY 23 / ISAIAH 55
Pray for the building of strong teams in each MSI ministry. Ask God to equip leaders and team members with the skills and grace needed to work together and to resolve conflict quickly.

FEBRUARY 24 / ISAIAH 56
Pray for MSI leaders who are aging and facing retirement. Ask God to bless them for their years of faithful service and to give them meaningful years ahead.

FEBRUARY 25 / ISAIAH 57:1-13
Pray for the young leaders who will step in to fill the positions that were held for years and even decades by leaders who are now retiring.

FEBRUARY 26-27 / ISAIAH 58:1-12
Ask God to protect MSI sites from the greed of officials who would seek personal gain by taking advantage of trusting individuals.

FEBRUARY 28 / LUKE 9:28-45
Pray for men and women serving as dorm parents who care for students who left home for the purpose of attending school.

Code names are used to provide privacy.

Readings taken from the Daily Bible Reading Guide (year) created by the Canadian Bible Society. Used with permission.