Sudan,Ibba Diocese: Pray for the vision of Ibba Diocese of a God fearing community. Harmful traditional practices in Ibba are conflicting with the message of the Church. Pray that the Christians in Ibba turn to Jesus Christ and accept Him only as their personal Saviour.

Uganda, Madi West Nile Diocese: Pray for the plans for two teams from Ireland to visit Madi West Nile this year. Pray that these experiences will create new opportunities for relationship and will strengthen the partnership between the diocese and the Church in Ireland.

Uganda, Madi West Nile Diocese, The den Breejen Family: Thank God for all the improvements which are taking place at the West Nile Ecumenical Vocational Training Centre (WNEVTC) such as the ongoing renovation work. These are tangible and encouraging signs for staff and students that God is at work in Arua.

Uganda, Madi West Nile Diocese The den Breejen Family: Give thanks for new links being developed between churches in Ireland and the Diocese of Madi West Nile. Pray that these links may be a blessing and strengthen the churches, both in Ireland and Madi West Nile. And pray that more parishes in Ireland will partner with the diocese and support the den Breejens.

Nepal: The political situation in Nepal remains very unsatisfactory with little progress in moving the country forward. Please pray for God’s mercy on the country and that He would raise-up effective leaders. Pray for the church and for Nepali Christians as they maintain their witness at this time.

Nepal, Mark and Deirdre Zimmerman, with Zachary and Benjamin: Pray for the Zimmerman family and their life in Kathmandu. Pray for Zac and for Benjamin, giving thanks for their good progress at KISC (the mission school managed by HDCS). Pray for this school, that God would bless it and would provide more teachers to maintain the good work there.

Nepal, Mark and Deirdre Zimmerman, with Zachary and Benjamin: Pray for Nutrition Promotion and Consultancy Services (NPCS), where Deirdre works, which continues to struggle to find funding for its work. Last month saw the start a new project in a Kathmandu slum area – please pray for God’s blessing on this new project. Pray also for Mark as he directs the work of the Nick Simons Institute.

Uganda, North Kigezi Diocese, Chilli Children: Please pray for the work of the Chilli Children programme in South West Uganda. As families get a chance to grow the chilli and thus get a chance to raise some income, please pray that God would continue to bless those taking part – that through their labour they could receive basic healthcare and education.

Uganda, North Kigezi Diocese, Chilli Children: Please pray for the Chilli Children Trustees based in the UK. As they work under the direction of the chair, Becky Thorn, please pray that God would continue to guide and encourage them, as they provide leadership and direction to the programme.

Uganda, Uganda Christian University: Please pray for Uganda Christian University, as they begin the process of appointing a new Vice-Chancellor. Give thanks for the ministry of Stephen and Peggy Noll at Mukono, and pray that a wise and Godly leader would be found swiftly.