Every Home - December 2017

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DECEMBER 2017

EVERY H O M E Gifts that

Touch the

Heart

CHRISTMAS EDITION

Merry

Christmas

Dick and Dee Eastman are pictured here at the famed door of All Saints’ Church in Wittenberg, Germany, where Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses. They visited while attending a global congress of ministry leaders earlier this year.

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His Gospel Is for Everyone D I C K

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International President

“...A wide door for effective work has opened to me...”

— 1 Corinthians 16:9 (ESV)

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s Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the Wittenberg church in Germany, the clanging of his hammer sounded the announcement that something was changing.

The Church in 1517 was very different from the Church we know today. Rather than teaching the Bible, Church leaders secured their own power by keeping the Scriptures from the people and teaching their own doctrines instead. But then Luther, under the conviction that the Bible was for everyone, nailed his theses to the church door and set the record straight. This solitary act of bravery was the spark that ignited the Reformation, a historic period of religious power struggle — and incredible revival.

The Church leaders of Luther’s day were so against sharing God’s Word with the common people that they even outlawed translating the Bible into common languages. But the reformers’ passion for evangelism was too great to give up. William Tyndale, for example,

smuggled English Bibles into England — and was burned at the stake for it. Other reformers made similarly terrible sacrifices for the Great Commission.

And their sacrifices brought the Gospel to thousands of people, changing Western civilization — and the world — forever.

This year marks the 500th anniversary of Luther’s heroic act of nailing his 95 Theses to the door, and the Reformation spirit of sharing God’s Word with every person still lives on. It lives on in the EHC pioneer missionaries who strive to reach every home in their countries with the Gospel. And it lives on in you, our friends who walk alongside them through your prayerful support.

This Christmas issue of Every Home magazine presents you with opportunities to live out the spirit of the Reformation today. As you read these stories, I pray that God will show you how He would have you give to spread His Word to others. His Gospel is for everyone.

See page 15 to learn about Dick Eastman’s School of Prayer.

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EVERY HOME

Christ in Christmas CHRISTMAS OUTREACHES

by James Holt

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hristmas is still a new idea in Zambia. While the Church there has long celebrated Jesus’ birth, the average Zambian knows little about the holiday. Until recently, it wasn’t uncommon for village children to seek out the nearest Westerners on Christmas morning to wish them “Christmas!” — and then follow up with an expectant demand for presents: “Give me Christmas!”

But in recent years, this African nation has imported more elements of the foreign holiday. Decorations are hung in grocery stores, Christmas trees are sold along the road, and one might even spot someone wearing a Santa Claus costume in the 85-degree F. heat. But for the most part, friends and families celebrate the day by simply gathering together for a special meal of rice with chicken, pork or goat.

Thirty-year-old Edgar Seko* was filled with anticipation for his own family’s special meal as he carried supplies for their Christmas celebration to

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Lukona village. But he wasn’t planning to celebrate Jesus.

“In my language, it is pronounced ‘Chriss-mas,’” Edgar says. “Not ‘Christ-mas.’”

Jesus was the furthest thing from Edgar’s mind that day — until he noticed a group of people stop another traveler on the road. He overheard them introduce themselves as Every Home for Christ Zambia and begin to share the Word of God. Edgar walked faster and made sure to avoid eye contact. He didn’t want the EHC pioneer missionaries to ruin his good mood.

“I hated to see anyone share the Gospel,” Edgar says. “I thought they were there to talk about sin and stop us from having fun with our friends at Christmas.”

To Edgar’s relief, he managed to walk past without being stopped and cheerfully went on his way. But his successful escape was short-lived. When Edgar arrived at home, he was shocked to find a different group of EHC missionaries already there. With a dismayed sigh,

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he resigned himself to hearing their message and sat down to listen.

“I heard one of them explain to my family about the meaning of Christmas, that it is all about Christ,” Edgar says. “There and then, my eyes were opened to see the word ‘Christ’ in ‘Christmas’!”

The EHC team continued sharing God’s Word with Edgar’s family. They explained that Jesus was born to save us, and that we can have a new life through faith in Him. To Edgar’s surprise, his wife, children and two of his wife’s friends chose to give their lives to Jesus that day. Edgar, however, was more hesitant.

“I was missing out and had not given my life to Jesus to be saved,” Edgar says. “I wanted to give an excuse to do it another time.”

Seeing Edgar’s reluctance, one of the EHC missionaries handed him a piece of gospel literature. It was called “A Slave Who Refused to Be Free.” Intrigued, Edgar accepted the booklet and read it — and he realized that he was refusing to let God save him.

“I gave my life to the Lord that day!” Edgar says.

“Christmas became Christ–mas to me. I am born again!”

That Christmas was different from any Edgar’s family had shared before. It wasn’t about Santa Claus and presents, and it wasn’t even about the special meal they shared. It was about Jesus, God’s gift of love to us, and the new life we all share in Him.

1 An EHC worker shares God’s love and plan for salvation. 2 A group gathers at a local well to hear the Gospel.

“I gave my life to the Lord that day!”

Christmas Outreaches Edgar’s is just one of many lives that have been transformed by Jesus through our Christmas outreaches.

The celebration of Jesus’ birth has a way of opening people’s hearts to the message of salvation. To give toward Christmas outreaches, please use the accompanying form or visit us online at ehc.org/christmas

*Name changed for anonymity. ehc.org/christmas

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EVERY HOME

Confiscated from Her Home BIBLES

by Josh Skaggs

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he took to the streets as soon as she heard they were visiting her village. Iva*, an Orthodox believer, hoped that the visiting pioneer missionaries would have something she needed — something she had lost.

Iva’s Bible had been confiscated from her home.

She walked down cracked sidewalks, each breath steaming in the December air. In a village of less than 2,000 people, Iva hoped she could find the missionaries in time. Hurrying despite her age, she shuffled down narrow roads, passing by concrete homes with red shingles.

She found them. Teams of Every Home for Christ missionaries were visiting homes, sharing the Gospel with the people of Glavinica as part of their Christmas outreaches.

Iva greeted them, and then she asked the question that meant everything to her.

Do you have a Bible?

By the time she reached her late sixties, Iva had lived more than half of her life without the freedom to own a Bible.

Bulgaria opened its doors to Christianity in 1989, when the fall of the Iron Curtain made Bibles available for the first time in over 60 years. Because she had been denied one for so long, Iva cherished her Bible. She knew that the freedom to experience God’s Word for herself was a privilege, and she didn’t take it lightly.

But now, more than two decades after the Soviet Union collapsed, Iva’s Bible had been taken from her. This time, her government was not to blame — it was the Soviet legacy.

In “Socialism and Religion,” an article which laid the groundwork for aggressive atheism in the Soviet Union, Vladimir Lenin writes, “We demand complete disestablishment of the Church so as to be able to combat the religious fog.”

He then calls on Soviet citizens to promote atheism through “atheist propaganda.”

Decades have passed since Lenin died and communism left Bulgaria, but a legacy of atheism lingers in Bulgarian culture.

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“People who were born in communist times did not learn anything about God and the Bible,” says Pavel Valkov, National Director of EHC Bulgaria. “Because they don’t have any idea about the Bible, they are not able to tell anything about it to their children.”

Every Home for Christ missionaries face this difficulty every time they enter a Bulgarian city or village. According to Pavel, less than half of the people he visits own a Bible. People lack even a basic understanding of God’s Word. Others directly oppose it.

Even though Iva’s nation was open to God’s Word, her home was not. With an antagonism against the Bible that is all too familiar to Bulgarian believers, Iva’s son had stolen her Bible and hidden it in a place where she couldn’t find it. Quite possibly, he had thrown it away.

When Pavel met Iva, her story did not surprise him.

“It is not a new thing, what her son did,” Pavel says. “It happens many times that unbelieving relatives want to stop those who seek God.” Every Home for Christ was happy to restore what Iva had lost. Pavel’s team had brought a box of Bibles for this very purpose — to give God’s Word to those who needed it most.

Iva’s son knew the power of the Bible. The communist regime knew the power of the Bible. We know it as well. We’re committed to changing Bulgaria’s legacy by giving the power of God’s Word to expectant believers, and then watching it change their lives. *Name changed for anonymity.

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1 A Bulgarian woman leans in to hear the Good News. 2 An EHC worker engages an entire family outside of their home.

Some are slipped between prison bars. Some are stacked on bicycles and transported to far-off villages. And some Bibles have not been printed — yet. These are the ones that believers are desperately praying for. This Christmas, will you give $120 to send Bibles to Christians who are eagerly waiting to have one for the first time? To give your gift, simply mail in the accompanying form or visit ehc.org/christmas

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Gifts that Touch the Heart Let’s Rise to the Challenge!

We Can Bring the Gospel to 2 Million Homes this Christmas!

We started the holiday season with a bang, as one of our partners gave $350,000 for this year’s Christmas efforts. This donation propelled EHC pioneer missionaries on their way to reach roughly 1 million homes with the Gospel.

With your help, we’d like to reach 1 million more.

We can double our impact if we all do our part. Missionaries are rising to the challenge, racing to win more souls to the Kingdom. Partners are getting in on the action, giving more to expand their impact. We’re raising the bar this Christmas, asking you to go above and beyond so that 2 million people will hear the Good News.

Will you rise to the challenge?

Give to Christmas Outreaches!

In the season when we celebrate Christ’s birth, EHC pioneer missionaries see a chance to introduce millions of people to Immanuel. Last Christmas, our hearts overflowed as more than 300,000 people responded to the Savior. This year, we’re poised to invite even more people into the celebration.

Let’s rise to the challenge. Would you give $60 or more to send out EHC missionaries with glad tidings of great joy?

See the accompanying donation form or give online at ehc.org/christmas

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Give the Gift of Bibles!

“For God so loved the world…” These are words that millions of Christians around the world have never read, because they don’t own a Bible. You can give believers their first encounter with God’s Word this Christmas — and every day after.

Let’s rise to the challenge. Would you give $120 or more so that believers can unwrap God’s Word this Christmas?

See the accompanying donation form or give online at ehc.org/christmas

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Give the Gift of Gospel Literature!

The Gospel written in a person’s heart language has the power to raise them to new life. As EHC pioneer missionaries endeavor to bring the Good News to 2 million homes this Christmas, you can give them the gospel literature that will change people’s lives.

Let’s rise to the challenge. Would you give $42 or more to equip EHC missionaries with gospel literature?

See the accompanying donation form or give online at ehc.org/christmas

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EVERY HOME

All Is Bright G O S P E L L I T E R AT U R E

by Rob Stennet

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arkness was all Suraya Khan* had ever known. In placed neatly next to her head. Her daughter had put it her African village in Mozambique, it’s a common there while she slept. practice for men to force the women of their Suraya picked up the literature and read the cover: households to entertain travelers from other tribes when “How much does your soul cost?” She had never thought they visit. of her soul as having any worth. Suraya continued reading “The practice of someone’s wife or daughter being and encountered the message of Jesus. He was God, who offered to a guest of the home is common among Suraya’s came to earth as a baby, lived as fully God and fully man, people group,” says Godfrey Bhodyera, National Director and then died for her sins. of Every Home for Christ Mozambique. “It’s a form of Jesus thought Suraya was worth dying for. rape that the culture views as normal.” One conversation “It triggered a hunger in her to hear more about the with Godfrey, and it’s clear his heart is not only for spreading Gospel of Jesus Christ,” Godfrey says. “The EHC workers the gospel message but also for protecting the vulnerable invited her to a Christ Group. She is now on a journey within his country. to knowing more about the Lord, and the Christ Group For Suraya, this practice that was forced upon her when leader says her life has been transformed. She is no longer she was young became a lifestyle — one that came with drinking, and she and her husband are even beginning to side effects. She was at constant risk of contracting HIV/ reconcile. He, too, has made the decision to follow Christ.”

AIDS, and she had no way of knowing The light in Suraya’s life is now which of her eight children belonged to evident to everyone in the village.

“Not only does the her husband. To drown out her sadness, “Suraya thanked EHC for she began to drink, from the first light bringing the right dosage of the right printed page unlock of morning until the darkness of night. medicine she desperately needed,” doors, but it also This behavior was taboo in her village.

Godfrey says. “Her soul was driven by “For women to be addicts is quite the power of darkness. It took prayer unlocks hearts.” unacceptable here. It’s an abomination,” and some gospel literature to rescue Godfrey explains. “There is a her, setting her on a pilgrimage with homemade beer which people prepare and sell for rituals. the Lord Jesus Christ.”

People will sit in a circle drinking from the same mug or Godfrey says stories like Suraya’s are happening all using very long bamboo straws dipped in the same mug. over Mozambique. They are happening because those Suraya would move from place to place to drink it.” who believe in the mission of Every Home for Christ are Suraya’s husband was angry about her addiction and equipping his team with gospel literature. chose to stop talking to her. Her village thought she was an “Every seasoned EHC Mozambique pioneer embarrassment. As her life unraveled, her parents had to missionary knows what the printed page does,” Godfrey take care of her children. She felt she had no worth and no says. “Not only does the printed page unlock doors, but it one in the world to care about her anymore. also unlocks hearts. Going on an evangelism effort without It was when Suraya had hit her lowest point that an gospel literature would be like sending unarmed soldiers to EHC team visited. They shared God’s Word with her and war.” gave her gospel literature. Suraya nodded politely but didn’t The Mozambique team is armed, and the battles give the team’s message much thought. She dropped the they are winning are transforming the landscape of their literature into her laundry basket. country.

The next day when Suraya woke up, her heart was as heavy as ever. But then she noticed the gospel literature *Name changed for anonymity.

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Above: After hearing the Gospel, a young mother asks for prayer. Below: An EHC worker joyfully shares God’s love with a young family.

Gospel Literature We hear stories all the time from EHC pioneer missionaries who are grateful to share gospel literature. This literature tells the story of Jesus in a clear and compelling way. Will you help us give the gift of gospel literature this Christmas? Your generosity will pave the way for the Gospel to reach someone like Suraya. To give the gift of gospel literature, please use the accompanying form or visit us online at ehc.org/christmas

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EVERY HOME

The Best Christmas Gift

by Guy Burgo

Guy Burgo is Every Home for Christ’s Stewardship Advisor. He has worked as a consultant to over 100 ministries across the country and has helped more than 2,300 Christian families design their wills.

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he world’s diverse Christmas traditions are fascinating. In Armenia, Christmas is called Epiphany and celebrated on January 6. And in Italy, people display decorative cribs on December 8 and place figures representing the baby Jesus in them on Christmas Eve. One tradition that seems common to most cultures, however, is the giving of Christmas gifts. But where did this tradition come from? Some say it began before Jesus’ birth with the ancient Roman festival Saturnalia. Others say the example was set by the Magi, who brought Jesus gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. But I’ve always thought that giving gifts at Christmas began with John 3:16: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten

Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (NKJV). In other words, we give gifts to each other in honor of God’s gift to us: His Son. Jesus is the first and greatest Christmas gift, and we celebrate Him by doing our part to give to others each Christmas season. You can give a wonderful gift this Christmas by sharing the love of Jesus with others. Imagine placing the names of those you’ve helped reach with the Gospel under the tree as a gift to God this year. Sharing the Good News of Jesus is the best Christmas gift we can give!

If you would like to give toward sharing the Gospel through Every Home for Christ this Christmas, it would be my honor to help. To schedule an appointment, contact Debbie Grissett at dgrissett@ehc.org or 1-800-423-5054.

Any ideas expressed are not to be considered legal or tax advice. Please consult your own legal and/or tax advisors.

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Giving Back at Christmas “…the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

— Romans 6:23 (NKJV)

As you pray about giving to God by financially supporting evangelism this Christmas, keep in mind that your gift doesn’t have to be cash or income.

You can also give appreciated stock or mutual funds, which come with a double tax benefit. You receive a charitable deduction for the fair market value of your gift, and you also avoid capital gains tax.

For more information, please contact Debbie Grissett at dgrissett@ehc.org or 1-800-423-5054.

Any ideas expressed are not to be considered legal or tax advice. Please consult your own legal and/or tax advisors. ehc.org

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Advent Engager

Share Hope and Joy this Christmas.

We want to help you engage the lost this holiday season. As churches fill and songs of Jesus are sung, many unbelievers and unchurched are being drawn to the truth of the Christmas story. This is a great opportunity to reach out and share that story. We have developed tools to help you and your church engage friends, neighbors and family members with the hope of Christmas: Jesus.

Order your free pack of Engagers at:

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THE VICTORY CLUSTER: PREVAILING IN PRAYER Overcoming in Prayer, Ruling in Prayer, Conquering in Prayer December 9 from 9 am to noon (MST)

Join us as we conclude our School of Prayer Series In Prayer with Dick Eastman. This series features nine teaching sessions, called “Clusters,” to help you cultivate a fruitful, vibrant prayer life.

Join us in person, or watch live or on demand at ehc.org/sop

The School of Prayer will return with a new teaching series in January 2018.

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DAILY PRAYER WATCH 1

MONDAY

Listed at the top right of each daily request is the nation’s population, the percentage of evangelical believers (Joshua Project) and a number that corresponds with Every Home for Christ’s 2017 edition of the World Prayer Map. At the end of each prayer request is the assigned reading for the day to read through the Bible in a year.

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Pop. 18,900,000

9.0% WPM # 40

BURKINA FASO

Pastors Lompo, Koudougou and Ousmane are burdened with the vision of reaching every home in the city of Fada N’gourma. Please pray that God will use them to motivate and mobilize more local churches to reach the lost with the name of Jesus. (John 1:1–18)

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THURSDAY

Pop. 29,300,000

10.2% WPM # 217

VENEZUELA

The Gospel is going forth in the Carabobo State, where poverty and crime exist. Pray that those opening their doors to our gospel workers will come to know God as a good heavenly Father who desires to have a personal relationship with them. (Genesis 5–8)

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CREATIVE ACCESS #35

God has sent both believers and unbelievers to the home of one EHC worker. “We share God’s Word with them and serve them spiritually and physically,” he says. Please pray that the Holy Spirit will guide more hearts to his door and give him the words to share. (Genesis 17–19)

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UNITED KINGDOM

Pop. 64,000,000

7.9% WPM # 92

Pray for the more than 40 church leaders, spread across several denominations, who met to pray over evangelism in the United Kingdom.

Our workers are looking to partner with these churches for projects throughout the year. (Psalms 4–7)

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SATURDAY

CZECH REPUBLIC

Pop. 10,600,000

0.7% WPM # 82

Our team shared 30,000 “Stain Remover” gospel messages, describing the power of salvation, throughout their country. Please pray that God will use these pieces of literature to open hearts to the Good News. (Job 13–16)

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TUESDAY

GUAM

Pop. 200,000

15.7% WPM # 168

With political turmoil and uncertainty surrounding Guam and its neighboring countries, people are constantly talking about God and the concept of faith. Pray that many souls will turn to Jesus during this time of crisis. (Genesis 1–4)

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FRIDAY

GERMANY

Pop. 80,900,000

2.1% WPM # 83

Our workers in Germany recently sought to rekindle a passion for the Gospel in the city of Worms by reaching all 32,000 homes with gospel messages focused on the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.

Please pray that hearts would be open to the Gospel. (Genesis 9–12)

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MONDAY

MARTINIQUE

Pop. 400,000

5.9% WPM # 207

Our team recently received a very short testimony from the Ducos Penitentiary, where a young prisoner came to the Lord after reading the booklet “The Story of Jesus Christ.”

Pray that prisoners continue to encounter Jesus’ power to transform and free their hearts. (Genesis 20–22)

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THURSDAY

HONDURAS

Pop. 8,700,000

22.1% WPM # 185

Our team reports seeing positive fruit after training a group of churches in evangelism and prayer! Pray for God to impassion the churches of Honduras with a hunger to take a personal presentation of the Good News to the lost. (Job 5–8)

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SUNDAY

BURUNDI

Pop. 10,700,000

27.3% WPM # 18

People filled every bench at a recent evangelism and discipleship training.

“When I was being trained, something stirred inside me,” says Harerimana.

Please pray that the local church will continue to be passionate about reaching the lost in their communities.

(Job 17–20)

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WEDNESDAY

Pop. 1,400,000

23.7% WPM # 3

SWAZILAND

Most people in Sinceni live below the poverty line, and many practice witchcraft. But local pastor Methula remains hopeful that the power of Christ will win the hard-hearted. Pray with us for the Holy Spirit to soften the hearts of people who hear the Good News. (Psalms 1–3)

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SATURDAY

Pop. 1,900,000

11.6% WPM # 2

LESOTHO

“Our members are no longer just observers in the Body of Christ but are bringing new souls into the house of the Lord,” says Tau, a gospel worker.

Please pray that God will continue to raise up laborers for the harvest and give them boldness to proclaim the Good News. (Genesis 13–16)

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TUESDAY

Pop. 26,300,000

GHANA

22.0% WPM # 39

When our workers began their evangelism outreach in Kojokrom, they found that many people confessed they knew Christ but were sluggish in their walks. Please pray for our workers as they seek to revitalize and engage the local church of Kojokrom.

(Job 1–4)

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FRIDAY

CREATIVE ACCESS #29

A large evangelism outreach took place recently despite this nation being hostile to the spread of the Good News. Please pray with our workers that lasting fruit will come from this outreach and that many will know Jesus as their Savior. (Job 9–12)

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MONDAY

CREATIVE ACCESS #33

Mr. A was sent several pieces of gospel literature and a New Testament booklet. Pray that God will open his eyes while he reads the Word so that he comes to a saving knowledge of Jesus. Pray also that Bibles will continue to find their way into the hands of curious people. (Job 21–24)

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WEDNESDAY

SRI LANKA

Pop. 22,100,000

1.2% WPM # 132

Please pray for home-to-home outreaches in the Monaragala District.

Our workers say this is a very difficult place to preach the Gospel and that persecution can take place. Please ask God to remove all obstacles to the Gospel and guide our evangelism teams in their ministry. (Psalms 8–11)

SATURDAY

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Pop. 15,900,000

7.9% WPM # 219

Certificates were handed out and a celebration began after participants in the rehabilitation center of Nobol, Ecuador, completed their discipleship training. Pray that these men would be a living testimony to others struggling with addictions in Ecuador.

(Job 37–39)

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TUESDAY

ALBANIA

Pop. 3,000,000

0.5% WPM # 75

A man from Durrës called our team after a home-to-home outreach. He told them, “After reading your booklet, I realized that only Jesus can transform a broken life and give hope to everyone.” Pray that gospel messages continue to bring hearts to salvation.

(Genesis 27–30)

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Pop. 46,700,000

7.3% WPM # 218

The Neuvo Camino church brought the love of Jesus to a marginalized community through hot meals, haircuts and the preaching of the Word. Some who felt abandoned by the Church reconciled with God! Please lift up all who were reached in your prayers.

(Genesis 35–38)

29 UNITED STATES MONDAY

Pop. 321,400,000

26.5% WPM # 177

Please pray for all the gospel seeds planted during the Christmas season last month. Pray that the Holy Spirit will continue to touch hearts with the Gospel and that the United States will see revival after a year filled with natural disasters and continued social tensions. (Genesis 47–50)

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Pop. 21,700,000

5.0% WPM # 78

ROMANIA

SUNDAY

Pop. 30,400,000

11.1% WPM # 220

Seventy young people from the jungles of Peru recently gave their hearts to Christ during an evangelism outreach. Pray that they would grow in the knowledge of God and return home with a passion to reach the lost in their communities. (Psalms 12–14)

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SATURDAY

FIJI

Pop. 900,000

23.8% WPM # 151

The passion of the younger generation for the Gospel is gaining momentum in Fiji. Young people are standing up to see their peers come to the saving knowledge of Christ. Please pray that God continues to raise up young leaders passionate about the Great Commission. (Genesis 39–42)

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Pop. 600,000

FRIDAY

6.6% WPM # 43

CAPE VERDE

Maiza soaked up the gospel message our workers shared with her and gladly received the Bible offered to her. Our workers are still reaching out to her as she studies God’s Word. Pray that Maiza and other seekers will make a commitment to follow Jesus.

(Job 33–36)

Pop. 3,300,000

22 URUGUAY

Our workers visited a bazaar to share gospel messages and the love of Jesus with locals in this closed nation. Please pray for those who received literature to be touched by the Word of God and desire salvation. (Job 40–42)

24 PERU

10.0% WPM # 8

MOZAMBIQUE

MONDAY

CREATIVE ACCESS #7

WEDNESDAY

Pop. 25,300,000

“Through God’s grace, I am now able to say that my life has meaning and purpose,” says Paulino. “Since joining a Christ Group... Christ is taking charge in my life.” Please pray that local Christ Groups continue to impact lives in Mozambique. (Job 25–28)

This past year, our workers in Romania actively reached children with the Gospel and gave them Bibles that were fun and easy to read. As a result, 100 children excitedly received the Word of God at a Bible camp. Please pray that the Word of God takes root in these young hearts. (Job 29–32)

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TUESDAY

Pop. 121,700,000

8.4% WPM # 181

Please pray for new believers in Loreto, Mexico, who, in spite of familial pressure to uphold tradition, are saying no to idolatry. Pray that the Holy Spirit will grow the faith of these believers and use them to witness to their family and friends. (Exodus 1–3)

5.9% WPM # 227

Instead of having a normal service, a pastor of a local Uruguayan church led his youth group outside to sing praises to God and share gospel messages.

Pray that God continues to ignite the hearts of the Church in Uruguay to proclaim the name of Jesus to their nation. (Genesis 23–26)

THURSDAY

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Pop. 18,000,000

19.1% WPM # 15

Sixty-five Christ Group leaders met with our Mobile Training Coordinator to boost their skills and knowledge in evangelism, discipleship and prayer.

Please pray that God will continue to fuel these believers to reach their villages for Jesus and make disciples.

(Genesis 31–34)

28 CREATIVE ACCESS #3 SUNDAY

Our team has been meeting with Mr. L and can sense his eagerness to learn more about Jesus. Please pray for the Holy Spirit to grow this man’s faith through discipleship and for him to come to know Jesus as his Savior.

(Genesis 43–46)

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WEDNESDAY

CREATIVE ACCESS #43

A team of pioneer missionaries recently moved to a remote and spread-out district. Many people live up in the mountains and are difficult to reach. Please pray for grace and strength for this team as they take the Gospel to the lost in remote areas with difficult terrain. (Psalms 15–19) ehc.org/christmas

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