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Angku of China
Angku of China The Angku were originally part of a large Austro-Asiatic group that occupied much of Yunnan before the Dai and Yi people arrived. “They were driven out of their habitats by the invaders, dispersed and split into the isolated groups they are today.” Most Angku women are fond of chewing betel nut which blackens their teeth and gums. Stained teeth are considered a mark of beauty among Angku women. Since the betel juice only stains temporarily, some women use black dye to artificially stain their teeth. The Angku are staunch followers of Theravada Buddhism. Angku life revolves around the local temple. Ministry Obstacles The worldview of the Buddhist is quite different than the worldview of Scripture. Outreach Ideas Perhaps Chinese believers will be burdened to carry the Gospel of Christ to this Buddhist community. Pray for this. Pray for the followers of Christ There likely are no followers of Christ among the Angku community at present, but pray for those that will soon emerge. Pray they will be like God in true righteousness and holiness. Pray for Scripture availability. Pray for the entire people group Pray the Angku people will be made aware of their need for a Savior and forgiveness of sin. Pray they will understand and believe that Jesus is that Savior. Scripture Focus “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, The people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance.” Psalm 33:12		Country: China
Angku of China
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June 28, 2010

Attribute of God

Anticipate the One coming on the white horse.

Team Expansion general request

Praise God for volunteers who host Team Expansion missionaries when called upon numerous times throughout the year.  These host families are such a blessing to our workers and to our organization as a whole.  Join us in thanking God for their partnership in hospitality ministry.

Any worker in any country or with any organization

Ask God to arm that worker with strength and make perfect their way.

Crush the barrier

Pray that a great wind of salvation would pass through communities so that multitudes are saved among the people of Ancona, Italy; Bangkok, Thailand; Dublin, Ireland; and Krakow, Poland.

Team Expansion missionary

Join John and Becky Bliffen in prayer for two of their children who are serving in Asia and the Middle East this summer.

  Praise God that John experienced a good trip to Haiti in May.  Pray for Becky and Elizabeth as they keep the home fires burning. 

June 29, 2010

Attribute of God

I AM the precision of my Scriptures.

Team Expansion general request

Pray that Homecoming will provide teams with ongoing shepherding for long term effectiveness.

Any worker in any country or with any organization

Pray that God rescues and delivers that worker from the hand of the enemy.

Crush the barrier

Pray that God’s power might be fully manifested over all the powers of darkness that comes against the people of Ancona, Italy; Bangkok, Thailand; Dublin, Ireland; and Krakow, Poland, so that they can freely enter into the spiritual blessing God intends for them to enjoy.

Team Expansion missionary

Praise God with Philip and Shirley Thompson for this exciting time to be a part of the Body of Christ in Dublin.  Ask God to continue to provide for all of their needs so that they might continue to work there. 

Belitung of Indonesia
Belitung of Indonesia The traditional Belitung house is built on a raised platform with bark walls and roofs of sago palm leaves. They also have temporary villages used during harvest. These houses are built at the edge of the forest and are usually lived in during the time the people work in the field. The Belitung adhere to Islam which came to the area around the 17th century. In spite of their dedication to Islam, many Belitung people are still influenced by animistic belief in spirits and various superstitions. Ministry Obstacles These people live on Belitung island, making access somewhat a challenge. Outreach Ideas Christians can help encourage and disciple the Christian believers in this people group, praying for them and providing discipleship materials. As these disciples grow they will be able to minister to their own people. Pray for the followers of Christ Pray for the few followers of Jesus among the Belitung community. Pray they will fellowship together and grow strong in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Pray for the entire people group Pray for the material and physical needs of the Belitung to be met. Pray they will be able to provide good schooling for their children. Scripture Focus “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.” Romans 1:16		Country: Indonesia
Belitung of Indonesia
Presented by Joshua Project

Hazara of Afghanistan
Hazara of Afghanistan The Hazara are a people of distinctions – set apart from fellow Afghans by religion, mixed ethnicity, and an independent nature – and they have suffered for them. Persecution has shaped and defined the Hazara. They face discrimination as Shi’ite Muslims, a minority among Afghanistan’s dominant Sunni Muslims, as well as for ethnic bias. They likely descended from Mongol soldiers left behind by Genghis Khan in the 13th century, with considerable Turkish admixture. A talented people, the Hazara truly enjoy poetry. Ministry Obstacles Afghanistan provides many obstacles to Christian testimony. Spiritual opposition is only one aspect of the difficulties. Outreach Ideas Much prayer is needed to prepare the hearts of the Hazara to understand and believe the good news about Jesus. Christians also need to be genuinely concerned about the physical needs of the Hazara, and seek to find ways to minister to them. Pray for the followers of Christ Pray for the few Christian believers among the Hazara. They are doubly persecuted, being both Hazara and Christian. Pray they will not waver in their commitment to Christ. Pray they will faithfully strengthen each other through fellowship. Pray for the entire people group The Hazara have responded to the Gospel of Christ in small numbers, possibly because they have been outsiders in the Afghan culture. Pray the Lord’s Spirit will continue to work among them, giving many a desire to learn of Christ. Pray each person in the Hazara community will have at least one opportunity to hear clearly of who Jesus is, and how they can know Him. Scripture Focus “Now go out to the street corners and invite everyone you see.” Matthew 22:9		Country: Afghanistan
Hazara of Afghanistan
Presented by Joshua Project

Attribute of God

I AM coming quickly.

Team Expansion general request

Pray that Homecoming will be a blessing to our workers on home service so that they are refreshed for returning to their various fields abroad.

Any worker in any country or with any organization

Pray for that worker’s heart to be fully committed to the Lord and live for Him.

Crush the barrier

Pray for the veil to be lifted and the people of Ancona, Italy; Bangkok, Thailand; Dublin, Ireland; and Krakow, Poland recognize who Jesus is.

Team Expansion missionary

The new school year began in the
Philippines in June. Pray with Joe and Andrea Randall that the

Hi-Way
Church and Christ on Campus ministries will growand continue to reach more and more students for Christ.

Kerinci of Indonesia
Kerinci of Indonesia A village of Keinci is called a dusun and is inhabited by one clan that has descended from one common female ancestor. A mother’s clan is called the kelbu. This kelbu is considered the most important family unit. Islam is the majority religion of the Kerinci, but they still hold to animism, especially as it is exhibited by their use of traditional healers and magic. In their everyday life they often refer to tataman (meeting ghosts), tatampo (being hit by ghosts), and tapijek anaok antau (being stepped on by ghosts). Ministry Obstacles Following Jesus can bring fear of upsetting the spirits, as well as upsetting the community. Outreach Ideas Christians need to minister to the physical and material needs of the Kerinci, building bridges of trust. Pray for the followers of Christ There are few Christian believers among the Kerinci community today. Pray for these few, and pray for the additional believers that will soon join them. Pray they will faithfully fellowship together, and will grow in understanding and applying the truth of scripture. Pray for the entire people group This group is quite fortunate to live in a fertile area. But they need to increase their use of appropriate technology to improve their farming and rain-forest productivity. Scripture Focus “And those who lead many to righteousness [will shine] like the stars for ever and ever.” Daniel 12:3		Country: Indonesia
Kerinci of Indonesia
Presented by Joshua Project

Attribute of God

I AM God of those who are growing old.

Team Expansion general request

Praise God for enabling Team Expansion to host Homecoming at Emerald Hills this year.

Any worker in any country or with any organization

Ask God to direct that worker’s household, to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just.

Crush the barrier

Pray that the many evils contained in the people of Ancona, Italy; Bangkok, Thailand; Dublin, Ireland; and Krakow, Poland will be overcome by faith in their Deliver.

Team Expansion missionary

Pray with Luke and Carol Hightshue for a great furlough time this summer in the States.    Pray for the ministries in the church in
Venezuela, especially the ones that they help out in. Continue praying for Luke and Carol as they take on more ministry roles and for their health, marriage, spiritual lives, and family life.

Attribute of God

He is the God who gives you visions.

Team Expansion general request

Praise God that He has established 5 congregations in Ecuador and they continue to mature.

Any worker in any country or with any organization

Ask God to keep His desire in the heart of that worker and keep that worker loyal to Him.

Crush the barrier

Pray that the people of Ancona, Italy; Bangkok, Thailand; Dublin, Ireland; and
Krakow, Poland will understand and experience Christ’s love and comfort.
Team Expansion missionary

Praise God with Steve and Priscila Dye that the ICE church in
Venezuela celebrated its 6th year anniversary this month. Since the anniversary was on Palm Sunday, we decided to doa community outreach event on Saturday inviting the neighborhood to church the next day. It was really exciting to have so many church members involved in the outreach. Weseparated into several groups and some passed out water, others gave candy to kids and madeballoon animals for them, and everyone passed out invitations for our Easter program. The youth even performed a couple of skits in the nearby park. It was an encouraging time for everyone who participated as they found the people they approached very receptive. Pray for all those

who received the church invitations that they may someday come to visit and know the Lord.

Tukulor, Pulaar of Senegal
Tukulor, Pulaar of Senegal The Tukulor are known as the defenders of the Muslim faith and proudly acknowledge themselves as the first black Africans to convert to Islam. Islamic tradition, as well as the climate, influences clothing styles. Generally, men wear long flowing cloaks called booboos with turbans or Islamic-style skullcaps. The women commonly wear long, flowing dresses also called booboos. Ministry Obstacles These people have a strong commitment to their current faith, and Senegal is a difficult country to access. Outreach Ideas Sustained prayer for the Tukulor is needed. Stories from Scripture coupled with Gospel films and recordings may communicate effectively. Pray for the followers of Christ There may be a few believers among the Tukulor. Pray for these and for believers that will eventually find Christ. Pray they will put on the full armor of God, including the shield of faith. Pray for the entire people group Pray for these people to increasingly understand that Jesus is deity, the Son of God, and that they will desire to know Him and follow Him. Scripture Focus “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.” Matthew 9:37-38		Country: Senegal
Tukulor, Pulaar of Senegal
Presented by Joshua Project

Attribute of God

God has promised that the Savior will descend on the Mount of Olives.

Team Expansion general request

Ask the Lord to provide a speech therapist to serve in
Ecuador.
Any worker in any country or with any organization

Pray that God will give confirmation, wisdom and knowledge to that worker.

Crush the barrier

Pray for the salvation of the people of Ancona, Italy; Bangkok, Thailand; Dublin, Ireland; and
Krakow, Poland.
Team Expansion missionary

Praise God with Kellie and Tony Castaneda for funds to purchase a truck and that Spanish is coming easier!

Lematang of Indonesia
Lematang of Indonesia The Lematang people are very hospitable and friendly when welcoming newcomers. They have a strong sense of community togetherness proven by their adherence to “gotong royong” (neighborhood mutual service and assistance), not only to the Lematang community itself, but also to outside communities. They currently embrace Islam, yet still hold to ancient beliefs concerning magic and mystical powers. Ministry Obstacles Scripture is not available in the language of the Lematang, requiring other means to convery Biblical truth. Outreach Ideas Christians may be able to minister to the Lematang through schooling for the children, and through micro-enterprise. Pray for the followers of Christ There are only a few known believers among the Lematang. Pray the eyes of their hearts may be enlightened in order that they may know the hope to which they have been called, the riches of their glorious inheritance. Pray for the entire people group Pray for improved schools for the children of the Lematang, and that parents will place priority on education for their children. Scripture Focus “He will have compassion on the poor and needy, And the lives of the needy He will save.” Psalm 72:13		Country: Indonesia
Lematang of Indonesia
Presented by Joshua Project

  Attribute of God

He is the healing you seek.

Team Expansion general request

Ask God to raise up harvest workers to join veteran missionaries who could start indigenous biblical church movements among the people of Ecuador.

Any worker in any country or with any organization

Pray for that worker to be clothed in salvation, and rejoice in God’s goodness.

Crush the barrier

Ask God to break down the walls of separation and build up His Kingdom in the people of Ancona, Italy; Bangkok, Thailand; Dublin, Ireland; and
Krakow, Poland.
Team Expansion missionary

Join Aaron and Shauna Johnson (New Orleans) in praying for the Sunday study of Mark.  Ask God to raise up local folk to help out with the building.

Jew, Hungarian of Hungary
Jew, Hungarian of Hungary There has been a Jewish presence in Hungary since Roman times. At its height, the Jewish population of historical Hungary numbered more than 900,000, but the Holocaust and emigration has reduced that number greatly. In the weeks from May 15 through July 8, 1944, approximately 400,000 Hungarian Jews were exterminated. For most of this time period, 12,000 Jews were delivered to Auschwitz in a typical day. Ministry Obstacles Spiritual darkness concerning the person of Jesus has been an obstacle for the Jews for centuries. Outreach Ideas Prayer and more prayer for the Jews is needed. Pray for the followers of Christ Pray for the few believers in Jesus the Messiah among the Hungarian Jews, that they will zealously follow Him. Pray they will be a light to their own people. Pray for the entire people group Pray for the Jews to have the veil removed from their eyes, concerning who Jesus truly is. Scripture Focus “And I will bless those who bless you, And the one who curses you I will curse. And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” Genesis 12:3		Country: Hungary
Jew, Hungarian of Hungary
Presented by Joshua Project

Attribute of God

I AM God who reveals His form.

Team Expansion general request

Ask that the Connections trip to Ecuador is successful in sharing the love of Christ with the people of Ecuador.

Any worker in any country or with any organization

Ask God to protect that worker, their family and their possessions.

Crush the barrier

Ask God to transform communities in Ancona, Italy; Bangkok, Thailand; Dublin, Ireland; and
Krakow, Poland by His revelation.
Team Expansion missionary

Please join Josh and April Furnal in praying for the Ancona, Verona, and Rome teams in
Italy. 

Amdo, Rongmahbrogpa of China
Amdo, Rongmahbrogpa of China The peoples living on the Tibetan plateau of China are referred to as Tibetans; however, there are many subgroups. The two main branches are the Amdo and the Kham. Monks from India first brought Buddhism to China between the third and the first centuries B.C. All Buddhists believe that right thinking, ritual sacrifices, and self-denial will enable the soul to reach nirvana (eternal bliss) at death. Ministry Obstacles These people may have no concept of a personal, forgiving God. Outreach Ideas Stories from Scripture, Gospel films and recordings, and Gospel radio, can all be used. Pray for the followers of Christ There are a few known Christian believers among this people group, pray they will lead holy lives, growing in grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. Pray for the entire people group Pray these Buddhist peoples will increasingly hunger to know the personal, creator God, and His Son Jesus Christ. Pray also they will gain vocational skills necessary to get along in the 21st century. Scripture Focus “Ask of Me, and I will surely give the nations as Your inheritance, and the very ends of the earth as Your possession.” Psalm 2:8		Country: China
Amdo, Rongmahbrogpa of China
Presented by Joshua Project

Attribute of God

Marvel at the Lord who speaks through dreams.

Team Expansion general request

Praise the Lord for raising up workers to take part in a trip to Ecuador in conjunction with Crossroads Missions. Pray for safe journey for them & their belongings today through June 30.

Any worker in any country or with any organization

Ask God to keep that worker diligent.

Crush the barrier

Ask God to stem spiritual corruption in Ancona, Italy; Bangkok, Thailand; Dublin, Ireland; and
Krakow, Poland by His powerful love.
Team Expansion missionary

Praise God with John and Zandra Dye that
Elba found their  church on the internet. Excited about her find,brought her daughter and future son in law as well. About a month later all three were baptized. Andreina(the daughter) and Juan are planning on getting married in September and asked to receive the marriage preparation course.
Un-reached people group (joshuaproject.net)

Pray for the Pinghua Han Chinese of China, about 2,596,000 people who are non-religious.

Attribute of God

Praise God who is always with you wherever you are.

Team Expansion general request

Ask God to raise up workers who will disciple others who also will teach others so that the

Kingdom of
God will expand among Thai peoples.
Any worker in any country or with any organization

Pray that the love of Jesus may be in the life of that worker.

Crush the barrier

Ask God to soften the hearts of the people of Ancona, Italy; Bangkok, Thailand; Dublin, Ireland; and
Krakow, Poland so that they may experience His Ever-Presence in their life.
Team Expansion missionary

Pray for unity and encouragement for each believer in the church which SS attends in
Eastern Europe.  . Many of the believers have been going through hard things recently.

SS has been able to have many great conversations about faith with her future land lady. Ask that God will keep bringing opportunities to discuss matters of faith.

Pasemah of Indonesia
Pasemah of Indonesia The Pasemah of Indonesia are an energetic and enthusiastic people. On the Pasemah plateau, there are 26 historical sites that have been considered holy since before 100 A.D. Enormous stones were sculpted into amazing forms such as soldiers riding elephants, a man wrestling with a snake monster, and ocean waves. Although Muslim, the Pasemah still use these large statues as places for making sacred pledges, calling out to their ancestors’ spirits to give blessings, and for protection from misfortune. Ministry Obstacles This fairly large people group has only a few followers of Jesus Christ. Outreach Ideas The Jesus film and audio recordings are available in the Pasemah language. Indonesian believers may be able to use these tools to reach their Pasemah neighbors with the gospel message. Pray for the followers of Christ Pray for the few Pasemah believers to be filled with the Holy Spirit, to make music in their hearts to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything. Pray for the entire people group One of the main needs of the Pasemah people is improved medical care, and they also need training in managing their agricultural produce more effectively. Scripture Focus “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, The people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance.” Psalm 33:12		Country: Indonesia
Pasemah of Indonesia
Presented by Joshua Project

Attribute of God

Praise God that He is unchanging, He does not change.

Team Expansion general request

Ask God to identify computer/IT technicians, music ministers, teachers, and nannies with a desire to see Thai people worship Jesus as King.

Any worker in any country or with any organization

Pray for endurance and encouragement from the Father.

Crush the barrier

Ask God who never changes to make a difference in the lives of the Italians, Thai, Irish and Pole peoples.

Team Expansion missionary

Pray for E and E in Africa as they continue their 40 Day Prayer Focus, learn language, and build houses.

Bulang, Blang of China
Bulang, Blang of China The Bulang are a multilingual people who commonly speak Chinese in addition to their native language, Blang. One distinguishing feature of the Bulang is the men’s practice of tattooing their limbs and torsos. More than eighty percent of the Bulang have never once heard the name of Jesus. They are a Buddhist people, groping in spiritual darkness and daily crying out to gods who can neither hear them nor help them. Ministry Obstacles The Bulang live in mountainous areas, difficult to access. Outreach Ideas Sustained, focused prayer is needed to help these people come to the Living Water that Jesus offers. Pray for the followers of Christ Pray for Scripture and other resources to become available to the Bulang. Pray the few believers in Christ will find materials to help them grow in their faith, as well as qualified teachers. Pray for the entire people group Pray for each Bulang, child and adult, to hear clearly of who Jesus is, and what He has done on their behalf. Pray each person may hear this message many times, in several forms. Scripture Focus “After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could count, from every nation and all tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb.” Revelation 7:9		Country: China
Bulang, Blang of China
Presented by Joshua Project