Pray for discernment and guidance from the Lord as a group of leaders will meet at the end of the month for vision-casting with Mama Carmen's ministry in Guatemala City. To learn more about this ministry, click here.

Honduras

Begin praying for a team of individuals who will be traveling to Tegucigalpa in early December. They will be teaching at AFE in the mornings and then ministering at the dump in the afternoons through evangelism and passing out food. Pray that God's grace and compassion would be evident to the people they serve. Pray for the team as they physically, financially and spiritually prepare for the trip.

Continue to pray for the country's political situation and for the upcoming elections. Praise the Lord for his protection over AFE and its ministry, which has not been affected by the situation. Pray for stability and for God's continual provision.

India

Praise God for his work through Samson Parekh who is training pastors dislocated from the persecution in Orissa. Pray that God would continue to use Samson and protect the pastors and their families.

There is a need for more staffing at Santvana Home in Pune. Pray that God would bring the right people to serve and love the children. Pray for Dr. Edwards and the current staff as they go through these transitions and wait for God's perfect timing.


Russia
Pray for the small team that is currently serving in Russia as they minister to children and share the love of Christ with them. They return to the states on October 11.

Also pray for the upcoming trip to Russia, October 22-31. This team of 15 individuals will be visiting 10 different orphanages where they will distribute backpacks and share the love of Jesus through VBS and their actions. Pray for all the logistics and details as they prepare over the next two weeks.

Orphanages in Russia have been affected by the decrease in government funding. There is a need for basic necessities, such as toiletries and clothing. Pray that the children and orphanage staff would place their trust in God alone and find peace in His provision and love for them.

Orphan Sunday

Please continue to pray for and consider joing the first Orphan Sunday campaign led by the Christian Alliance for Orphans and supported by Orphan Outreach.

Sunday, November 8, 2009 is the day for Christians whose hearts burn for orphans to spread that fire to their church, community and friends. Join with individuals and groups across America and abroad in planning your local Orphan Sunday activities. Your Orphan Sunday event could be a prayer during Sunday services, a collection of Mission Backpack items for orphans, or a recruiting event for an orphan-serving ministry.

At the official Orphan Sunday website, you wll find ideas and support for creating your own event at your church