Prayer Zone

 VOICE Philippines

1. In answer to prayer, all of the VOICE Philippines board members were able to attend the in-person strategic planning meeting last month. They bonded well and made good progress toward addressing the many challenges faced by VOICE including the scenario of far more ministry opportunities opened by the Lord. Pray for God’s leading as further plans are made and implemented.
   

2. Many newly trained churches have begun to teach Values Classes in new-to-VOICE areas of the Philippines! Praise God for answered prayer while pressing on in prayer for many more to start and for much lasting spiritual fruit.

3. The ministry to and through University students—trained church volunteers prepare values lessons with them and then co-teach—has expanded so that while some continue to teach in school classrooms, others teach in the government programs for the poor. It is estimated that one such group will be co-teaching Biblical values to 700 poor families (often mothers) located near their university! Pray for double fruit—in the lives of the university students and among those whom they help teach.

4. As reported in the last blog, all of the responses to VOICE’s letters requesting permission have been positive. BUT, there are some requests which remain unanswered, including multiple letters to two principals in the Metro Manila area. Both principals belong to a cult. God is able—let’s keep praying for Him to open the way.

5. It seems that the government of Quezon City and other cities in Metro Manila have invited VOICE to help teach Financial Literacy to poor communities with freedom to incorporate VOICE values modules, “Self-Discipline & Responsibility” and “Initiative & Courage.” However, the bottleneck is volunteers from area churches to take advantage of this opportunity. Pray that all who have already been trained will indeed participate...and for much fruit for God’s glory.

6. Continue to pray that God will provide the approximate $70,000 needed to reprint seven VOICE Curriculum Modules. 

 VOICE Africa 

1. Answered Prayer – The VOICE Truth module has been professionally videoed on the Lower Primary and Upper Primary levels by the Christian media group! Please pray for quality work as it is being edited and prepared to be used on multiple digital platforms including TV.

2. May 10-11 is the next VOICE Training to be held at the Scripture Union Uganda Headquarters. Pray as the VOICE Africa team promotes, plans, and prepares for this training.

3. We have not received updated information about the progress of developing the 8^th module of Values curriculum, Respect, but continued prayer is needed for its completion.

4. Prayer is needed for the ongoing major transitions happening in Scripture Union Uganda. The VOICE ministry will be among the many responsibilities that Sammy will take on as the new National Director, and that Dickens will take on in his ministry to South Sudan (including refugee camps), Ethiopia, and Tanzania. Pray for a smooth transition by end of June 2024, and continued growth for all the ministries of Scripture Union. 

5. Scripture Union Tanzania continues to wait upon the Lord for sufficient funds to print the Swahili translation of the Self-Control module.

 

Laura and Ruth

1. The next SEND Canada Atlantic Concert of Prayer on the Zoom platform is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21. We appreciate prayer that it will continue to be an encouragement to those who join us. (Email Laura--lbonney2@gmail.com--if you can join.)

2. Laura would appreciate prayer for the following schedules:
   April 21 – New Hope Community Church Missions Sunday;
   April 24 – Global Endeavors Board;
   April 27 – True Life Church children’s missions slots; and
   May 12 – Faith Bible Baptist CrossTalk demonstration.

3. Laura thanks God that several Filipino children in her town regularly attend Awana, and another family and couple are attending an area evangelical church. Pray for continued strength, wisdom, alertness to God’s leading, and eternal fruit.

4. Ruth appreciates prayer as she continues to serve in her church, Christian school, and community.

5. Laura and Ruth are thinking about taking a U.S. road trip in June. Because of this our next Blog update may be late. We would appreciate prayer for safe travel and enjoyment.