Nancy Berends | Serving primarily in Togo, West Africa, based in West Michigan

Praises

• After nearly three years of work, the project to connect lab equipment directly to the hospital software in Togo has been successfully implemented! Lab results now auto-import instead of being typed manually, and both doctors and patients have already noticed shorter wait times.

• God continues to bring people to Himself through the healthcare ministries — in hospitals, mobile teams, and small clinics.

• I’m deeply thankful for co-workers who faithfully share the Good News even as they meet people’s physical needs.

Prayers

• Pray for God to provide a new medical director, as the physician who was to begin orientation in November has withdrawn.

• Pray for one of our physicians who is struggling to raise financial support, that God would meet her needs abundantly.

• Pray for God to send more laborers into His harvest fields, especially where the need is great and the harvest is ripe.

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The Caudill Family | Director of Live Global, based in Pennsylvania

Praises

• We’ve had many profitable meetings recently that will help increase ministry effectiveness.

• We’ve enjoyed a season of local outreach and hospitality—our home has been full of ministry and community!

• The Lord is opening new doors for kingdom expansion globally, and we’re excited to pursue them.

Prayer Requests

• Pray for our upcoming five-week trip after Christmas, which includes multiple countries and cities—for protection, health, and fruitful ministry.

• Pray for wisdom for Andrew as he leads several strategic initiatives for greater kingdom impact.

• Pray that God would draw our children to salvation.

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Saeed and Saida | Northern Caucasus of Central Asia.

Praises

• Thank you for sending Justin, Katie, Joe, and Carter to visit. Their time with us was a great blessing as we prayed and served together.

• Thank God for new people who are showing interest in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

• Thank God for the provision of a new computer for translating the New Testament.

Prayer Requests

• Pray for the people we serve through social ministry and preaching the Gospel—that they would see God’s love in Christ and become disciples of Jesus.

• Pray for wisdom and clarity as we continue translating the book of 2 Corinthians, which is a difficult task.

• Pray for Saida’s dental treatment, which will cost about $900.

The Sanford Family | Serving in Papua New Guinea

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Dave & Jan Santos | Serving in São Paulo, Brazil

Praises

• Both the men’s and ladies’ prayer partner “reveals” were very well attended and deeply encouraging.

• We were amazed that three of our brand-new members sang special songs in last week’s service—one even played the piano! Their love for the Lord is contagious.

• Caio & Tauane, whom we met and ministered to during the pandemic when he was a motorcycle delivery driver, came to church—and Tauane is now a believer!

• The meetings with the U.S. and São Paulo pastors went very well. We had 35 at the main gathering, and the 11 pastors in Dave’s three cohorts were especially challenged and blessed.

Prayer Requests

• Pray for Caio’s salvation.

• Pray for our son-in-law, Nathan, as he continues searching for a job.

• Pray that the Christmas Cantata on the 21st would draw many unsaved visitors and that souls would be saved.

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The Stevens Family | Serving in England, based in Oxford

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The Cooper Family | Serving in Togo, West Africa

Chris and Lydia Cooper are ABWE missionaries serving in Togo, West Africa at the Hospital of Hope. The hospital cares for patients from over 6 surrounding countries, including many unreached people groups, serving as a church planting catalyst in the region. The Coopers are passionate about meeting the physical needs of unreached families to engage them with their spiritual need for Christ.

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Praises

• We are fully funded and have purchased plane tickets to leave for language school on December 28!

• James celebrated his first birthday—he is healthy and growing!

• We enjoyed quality family time in Iowa over Thanksgiving and are thankful for safe travels home through the snowstorm.

Prayer Requests

• Pray as we pack the remainder of our belongings and discern what to bring or sell.

• Pray for our families as they process the emotions of our upcoming move, and that we have quality time with them in December.

  • Chris’ family: parents Michael and Loré, sister Michaela, brother Zachary (Meredith), and nephew Timothy.

  • Lydia’s family: parents Kirk and Jana, brothers Kaleb (Anna) and Micah (Kasey).

• Pray that we find a renter for our home in Hudsonville. (If you know anyone looking, please connect them with us!)

• Pray that we would leave rested, not overwhelmed, and ready to begin language school.

• Pray for smooth travel to France on December 28—for on-time flights, safe travels, that James would be a great traveler, that Lydia would avoid motion sickness, and that all our luggage would arrive safely.