Opening the Way in Prayer

Praise God with us for the opportunity to train indigenous leaders in Midland earlier this month. Pray for the attendees to embrace God’s calling and for the Holy Spirit to guide and strengthen them as they disciple and train their communities to follow Jesus themselves and also to make more disciples.

Our friends on the island are in need of our prayers. Several large storms have made its way through the island and flooded many towns and villages. Many of our Hub Leaders and Student Pastors have been impacted by these devastating floods. Remember that every prayer makes a difference.

New church planting movements could be established in both Northern as well as Southern Malawi early this year. Thank God with us for these new “streams” and pray for our local church leaders who often face aggressive resistance to the Gospel. Pray that the power of Christ’s love will penetrate these regions and set many people free.

Early in February we had the opportunity to train 54 pastors, many of them from far away places, in Phase A (personal discipleship) of the Harvesters Bible School curriculum. The pastors were challenged to live the spiritual disciplines and also to teach them in their congregations and to the student pastors of newly planted churches.

Praise God with us for strengthening the pastors through His Holy Spirit so that they may faithfully continue their pastoral ministry in the midst of persecution, adversity, idolatry, witchcraft and Satanism.

Please continue to pray with us for faithful pastors and believers in Southeast Asia. Pray for them for discernment to see and use the opportunities that God gives and for boldness to continue to reach out to the lost, encourage believers and to expand His Kingdom. Pray for their protection and for all that they and their families need.

At the end of last year strategic planning meetings were conducted with four different groups of willing and able pastors who share the vision for reaching the lost through evangelism, discipleship and multiplication church planting. Please continue to pray that God will open the way and give favour and protection for this endeavour to succeed. Pray that this country will be saturated with thriving churches and that communities will be transformed for His glory.

26-27 January 2025: As we begin a new year, we have a wonderful opportunity to support the first mission event of 2025 through prayer.  A team of 41 members from Harvesters and their partners will, God willing, deliver 800 Bibles (Sotho and Biblica NIV) to 25-30 newly planted churches in Quachas Neck, Semonkong and Maseru.

Please pray for the mission team’s preparation, safety in travel, and smooth arrangements for accommodation and meals. Lift up their health and well-being, asking for protection from sickness and injuries. Pray that those receiving Bibles will have open hearts to embrace, study, and share God’s Word, spreading His message to others. Pray that through this mission, His name will be lifted high.

Thank you for standing with us in prayer as we seek to glorify God through this mission!

Praise God with us for the Harvesters Bible School, Phase A training (Life Changing Discipleship and Disciple Making), that took place in Harare during December last year. There is continued excitement and passion among Hub Leaders as churches are being planted throughout the country. Pray that God will continue to build His Church here and that many more will be welcomed into His Kingdom.

During this season of joy and reflection, we extend our deepest gratitude to you – our faithful partners. On behalf of the entire Harvesters team, thank you for your steadfast support and prayers. Your partnership has been instrumental in spreading the Gospel, equipping pastors, and planting churches in spiritually underserved communities, making an eternal impact on countless lives. Your commitment to this mission inspires us, and we are grateful to walk this journey with you.

As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, pray with us that His love, peace, and joy fill your hearts and homes this Christmas!