April 10 - Pray for Germany!

2 Thes. 3:1-2
Finally, brothers, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you. [2] And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men, for not everyone has faith.

Thank you for joining the International Missions Society in our "month of prayer for missions." Today we are praying for the nation of Germany, Europe's most populous country and its strongest economic and industrial power. Click here for more information about Germany.

Besides the Ukraine, Germany has our largest concentration of disciples in Europe. The church in Berlin has almost 150 disciples, and the church in Munich has about 100. There are also churches meeting in Ramstein and Dusseldorf, and a few disciples living in Cologne and Stuttgart.

We have two videos from Germany, one from Munich and one from Dusseldorf.  If you are looking for guidance in terms of what to pray for, here are some suggestions:

1. Pray for a stable government that is favorably disposed to Christianity.
2. Pray that God will strengthen the disciples who are already in the country.
3. Pray that God will open hearts and connect those open hearts with disciples.
4. Pray for nationals to be converted in other churches around the world.
5. Pray for God to inspire brothers and sisters to want to lead others.

If you want to send a note of encouragement to the disciples in Germany, please reply to this email and we will pass on your message.  Thanks!

April 9 - Pray for France!

Matthew 6:5-6
And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. [6] But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

Thank you for joining the International Missions Society in our "month of prayer for missions." Today we are praying for France, the largest country in Western Europe and the most-visited nation on Earth. Click here for more information on France.

We have three churches in France. The church in Paris has about 90 disciples, and the churches in Lyon and Martinique have about 25 disciples each. We have two video updates from France to share today, one from Paris and one from Lyon.

If you are looking for guidance in terms of what to pray for, here are some suggestions:

1. Pray for a stable government that is favorably disposed to Christianity.
2. Pray that God will strengthen the disciples who are already in the country.
3. Pray that God will open hearts and connect those open hearts with disciples.
4. Pray for nationals to be converted in other churches around the world.
5. Pray for God to inspire brothers and sisters to want to lead others.

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April 8 - Pray for the Czech Republic!

Daniel 9:23
As soon as you began to pray, an answer was given, which I have come to tell you, for you are highly esteemed. Therefore, consider the message and understand the vision . . .

Thank you for joining the International Missions Society in our "month of prayer for missions." Today we are praying for the Czech Republic, a Central European nation with a rich history and a population of just over 10 million people. Click here for more information on the Czech Republic.

We have a church of about 40 disciples in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. To view today's video message from Prague, click here.  If you are looking for guidance in terms of what to pray for, here are some suggestions:

1. Pray for a stable government that is favorably disposed to Christianity.
2. Pray that God will strengthen the disciples who are already in the country.
3. Pray that God will open hearts and connect those open hearts with disciples.
4. Pray for nationals to be converted in other churches around the world.
5. Pray for God to inspire brothers and sisters to want to lead others.

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April 7 - Pray for Croatia!

Deut. 4:7
What other nation is so great as to have their gods near them the way the Lord our God is near us whenever we pray to him?

Thank you for joining the International Missions Society in our "month of prayer for missions." Today we are praying for the nation of Croatia, a beautiful country with about 4.5 million people and more than 1,000 islands located on the Adriatic Sea in Southeastern Europe. Click here for more information on Croatia.

We have a church of about 70 disciples in Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. The church is led by Ivan and Natascha Strazicic. There is also a small group of disciples meeting in the coastal town of Zadar. Click here to view today's video from Croatia.

Here are some prayer requests from the disciples in Zagreb:

1. Pray that we will stay strong and humble in Christ.
2. Pray for our young disciples to build strong relationships with the Lord.
3. Pray that the Zagreb church can be a light for those in the world.

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April 6 - Pray for Connecticut!

1 Peter 4:7
The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.

Thank you for joining the International Missions Society in our "month of prayer for missions." Today we are praying for the state of Connecticut, the 4th most-densely populated state in the United States with 3.5 million residents. Click here for more information on Connecticut.

We have four churches in Connecticut, with a total membership of almost 600 disciples. Click here to view today's video, which highlights the Southern Connecticut church. If you are looking for guidance in terms of what to pray for, here are some suggestions:

1. Pray that God will strengthen the disciples who are living in this state.
2. Pray that God will open hearts, and connect those open hearts with disciples.
3. Pray for the youth and family ministry, and for the campus and singles ministries to grow.
4. Pray for a spirit of sacrifice as disciples make plans to give to missions.
5. Pray for God to inspire brothers and sisters to want to lead others.

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April 5 - Pray for Bulgaria!

1 Tim. 2:8
I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without anger or disputing.

Thank you for joining the International Missions Society in our "month of prayer for missions." Today we are praying for the nation of Bulgaria, a country of nearly 8 million people in Southeastern Europe. Click here for more information on Bulgaria.

We have a small church meeting in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Click here to view today's video from Bulgaria. If you are looking for guidance in terms of what to pray for, here are some suggestions:

1. Pray for a stable government that is favorably disposed to Christianity.
2. Pray that God will strengthen the disciples who are already in the country.
3. Pray that God will open hearts and connect those open hearts with disciples.
4. Pray for nationals to be converted in other churches around the world.
5. Pray for God to inspire brothers and sisters to want to lead others.

If you've received this message via Facebook and you've prayed for Bulgaria today, click "Like" to show your support. Thanks!

April 4 - Pray for Bosnia-Herzegovina!

Romans 15:20
It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else's foundation.

Thank you for joining the International Missions Society in our "month of prayer for missions." Today we are praying for the nation of Bosnia-Herzegovina, a country of almost 4 million people surrounded by Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro in Southern Europe. Click here for more information on Bosnia-Herzegovina.

We have a small church meeting in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina. Click here to view today's video from Bosnia. If you are looking for guidance in terms of what to pray for, here are some suggestions:

1. Pray for a stable government that is favorably disposed to Christianity.
2. Pray that God will strengthen the disciples who are already in the country.
3. Pray that God will open hearts and connect those open hearts with disciples.
4. Pray for nationals to be converted in other churches around the world.
5. Pray for God to inspire brothers and sisters to want to lead others.

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April 3 - Pray for Belgium!

Col. 4:3
And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.

Thank you for joining the International Missions Society in our "month of prayer for missions." Today we are praying for the kingdom of Belgium, a country of about 10 million people located in Western Europe and speaking three different languages (Dutch, French and German). Click here for more information on Belgium.

We have a church of about 40 disciples meeting in Brussels, the capital of Belgium.  If you are looking for guidance in terms of what to pray for, here are some suggestions:

1. Pray for a stable government that is favorably disposed to Christianity.
2. Pray that God will strengthen the disciples who are already in the country.
3. Pray that God will open hearts and connect those open hearts with disciples.
4. Pray for nationals to be converted in other churches around the world.
5. Pray for God to inspire brothers and sisters to want to lead others.

If you've received this message via Facebook and you've prayed for Belgium today, click "Like" to show your support. Thanks!

April 2 - Pray for Austria!

1 Samuel 12:23
As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right.

Thank you for joining the International Missions Society in our "month of prayer for missions." Today we are praying for the nation of Austria, a German-speaking country of about 8 million people surrounded by eight neighboring nations in Central Europe. Click here for more information on Austria.

We have a small church meeting in Vienna, the capital of Austria. If you are looking for guidance in terms of what to pray for, here are some suggestions:

1. Pray for a stable government that is favorably disposed to Christianity.
2. Pray that God will strengthen the disciples who are already in the country.
3. Pray that God will open hearts and connect those open hearts with disciples.
4. Pray for nationals to be converted in other churches around the world.
5. Pray for God to inspire brothers and sisters to want to lead others.

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April 1 - Pray for Albania!

Matthew 18:19
Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven.

Thank you for joining the International Missions Society in our "month of prayer for missions."  Today we are praying for the nation of Albania, a country of about 3 million people on the Adriatic Sea in Southeastern Europe. Click here for more information on Albania.

We have a church of about 50 disciples in Tirana, the capital of Albania. The church is led by Vangjel and Marcela Kojku, and by Adrian and Timi Molnar.  We have three videos from Albania: singles and campus, marrieds ministry and a Sunday service.

If you are looking for guidance in terms of what to pray for, here are some suggestions:

1. Pray for a stable government that is favorably disposed to Christianity.
2. Pray that God will strengthen the disciples who are already in the country.
3. Pray that God will open new hearts, and connect those open hearts with disciples.
4. Pray for nationals to be brought to Christ in other churches around the world.
5. Pray for God to inspire brothers and sisters to want to lead others.

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