March 06

Dear Prayer Partners,

Greetings dear friends in the Name of our Lord and Savior, we pray that you are well. It is probably cool where most of you reside, but we are having temperatures in the 90’s now. It is nice and toasty especially in the afternoons. The winds blow scattering dust and smoke because many people are burning there fields in preparation for the rainy season.

We find ourselves in the midst of preparing for a volunteer team from South Carolina. We are coming to do some work in the community, prayer walk in Sedhiou, and visit a village. Please be in prayer for the church, Grace Baptist Church in Florence, SC and the four faithful men who are coming to give a service to the community and share their testimonies. We look forward to what God is going to do during their time in Senegal.

As you move through the calendar you may notice the emphasis on man thinking he is OK, but not in God’s sight. In this society that we are living and working in many people think that they are on the “right road”. There are five “pillars” in their faith that they are to follow. The main thing is to say that God is one and M is his prophet. Many think that if they do this they have as much assurance as anyone can have. This matched with their twisted view of what it means to follow Jesus, makes it easy for many to have a pious view of themselves. TV shows and news that come from the West do not help this image. So as you pray, please remember the need that most people have, is to realize their need for a savior.

Please remember the village “B” as well as the radio broadcast on Wednesdays. We have had good participation recently. A couple of weeks ago we studied the Ten Commandments. We had a wonderful discussion about what sin was, agreed that all commit sin, and the price of sin, but no one is ready to step out. Please remember this group and pray that God’s Word will convict them of their sin.

We want you to know how much you encourage our team. Pray is the foundation for all that we do. We would like to ask you to consider praying to seek God’s will for yourself and your home church concerning a volunteer mission trip. The IMB focus is on West Africa this year. We are excited about the increased prayer support and volunteers coming to serve our Lord wherever he calls. We know that God is at work among the MNK. We pray that some of you will be able come for a short term trip to minister to the MNK.

Please don’t hesitate to ask if there is anything that I can do to assist you in praying for the MNK.

Your sister in Christ,

Scripture Verses:

March 01-04: All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the Lord weighs the heart. Proverbs 21:2

March 05-11: For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ. 2 Corinthians 4:6

March 12-18: As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. James 2:26

March 19-25: Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight. Psalm 119: 35

March 26-31: There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. Proverbs 14:12

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March 2006 Prayer Gram

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God’s Word will be sharper than the sword and pierce the hearts of the MNK with the Truth.

MNK religious teacher’s eyes will be open so that they realize they are walking and leading many down the wrong path.

MNK to realize that Our God is close enough to know our hearts.

The villages who are hearing God’s Word will be humbled and seek His Face.

The Light will shine in this stronghold of Satan.

Friends who are expecting their first child. That this Truth will shine in their hearts.

The village “B” that they will be convicted of their sin and turn to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

That hearts will be softened to receive God’s Word broadcasted on the radio as the Living Truth.

That the villages “BF”, “S”, and “TK” will invite us to teach in their villages.

Travel mercies and good health for the volunteer team from SC coming to work among the MNK.

The people of Sedhiou to have open ears, eyes, and hearts as the volunteers work and share Christ’s love.

That the MNK believers in Gambia, Senegal, and Guinea Bissau will worship God in Spirit and Truth.

The witnessing presence that the volunteer team will be as they clean and repair the Memorial Site.

The volunteer team will have many opportunities to pray and share their testimony in compounds in Sedhiou.

That the radio staff and community leaders will HEAR the Sila Tilindingo tonight and be transformed.

The time the volunteers spend in the village “Bu”. Pray that doors will be opened as a result of answered prayers.

Seeds will be sown, hearts prepared, and many will step out in faith to confess Jesus as Lord and Savior.

The greater MNK team will daily serve Christ in faith and deeds.

SD a MNK pastor, that his ministry will be fruitful, and that he and his family will be encouraged.

The scales will be removed from the eyes of MNK men and women so that they can walk on the righteous road.

FC a believer to help his family join Him on the Righteous Way. Pray for FC’s faith to continue to grow.

That many will be eager to hear God’s Word tonight, and listen attentively for its duration.

That D and M will clearly see a difference in God’s Word and their religious book.

M, a believer, who is seeking a wife and is praying that she will also be a believer.

The MNK youth to seek God and not the ways of the world.

MNK believers to boldly worship in spirit and truth.

MNK women to turn from the road of charms and helplessness to the arms of our loving Savior.

Heads of households will realize they are on the road that leads to death and seek God.

Those who hear God’s Word on the radio will seek out believers for further discussion.

A teacher who has lots of knowledge, but is on the path that leads to death. Pray that his eyes will be opened to the truth.

Praise God for His Goodness and Mercy that passes all understanding.