FEBC Prayer Target
January 2017
Many of January’s prayer requests come directly from our FEBC International Directors, who have asked that you pray on behalf of their staff and listeners. Please keep these prayers in mind throughout the year as you remember FEBC in prayer.
Sunday, January 1 –Please pray for God’s hand upon FEBC in 2017, as we seek to reach more people with the Good News, so that millions more will know and experience the incredible gift of salvation God offers all who believe in His Son. Thank you for being such wonderful ministry and prayer partners.
Monday, January 2- We thank God for the opportunities in the new year to launch more stations, initiate new languages and utilize current and emerging technologies to reach even more people. In 2016, we established 7 new stations, 2 new ethnic languages, and distributed thousands of radios and speaker boxes all for one purpose: to share the Gospel.
Tuesday, January 3 – We praise God for the FM network of stations established in Kyrgyzstan: Bishkek – FM100.5; Issyk-Kul – FM88.8; and Toktogul – FM 88.3. Please pray for our broadcasters who are regularly in touch with our listeners. We trust that the Holy Spirit is using their words to touch the hearts of people in the Name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Wednesday, January 4 –Pray for godly wisdom, courage and insight for Saleem Shahzad as he has recently assumed the position of Director of our ministry in Pakistan. Pray also for the Board of Directors, staff and upcoming projects in 2017.
Thursday, January 5 – Our director in Mongolia, Batjargal (Bat), has asked us to pray for continued “open doors” to launch additional low power FM stations in populations of 20,000 and more. Bat asks for discernment. “I don’t want to be driven by opportunities,” he says, “but by the Spirit of God and His timing.
Friday, January 6 –Rudi Wiens continues to supervise the development of FEBC’s flourishing ministries in the Central Asian countries of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. He also oversees FEBC’s support office in Germany. Please pray that this support office will grow. During the year, special seminars on stewardship have been scheduled.
Saturday, January 7 – Our team in Malawi have asked that we pray for former Islamic teachers who have given their lives to Jesus by listening to radio programs. Pray that they will grow spiritually and live exemplary lives, as a witness to their own people. Pray, too for Malawi’s follow-up team to develop good relationships with their listeners.
Sunday, January 8 –Please pray for an end to the conflict in Yemen, a Muslim-dominant nation. Ask God to raise many believers in this troubled land. And pray for the believers who meet in secret for fellowship and worship.
Monday, January 9 – Praise God for FEBC International’s broadcasts in India, where Hinduism is practiced by 80% of the population; Christians make up only 3%. Pray that FEBC’s broadcasts will continue to reach the hearts of many listeners. We are seeing a steady growth of believers in India and pray that this increase continues. Please pray for our staff here, who have studios in both New Delhi and Bangalore.
Tuesday, January 10 – Please pray for our staff in Russia, who faced enormous challenges in 2016 when our 2 AM stations in St. Petersburg and Moscow were suddenly shut down by the government, followed by Putin’s anti-terrorism law that prohibits people from publicly speaking about faith. While these actions have made it more difficult for FEBC, our team is committed to sharing the Gospel and have directed many of our listeners to tune into our online broadcasts.
Wednesday, January 11- Please pray that the people of Japan will be more open to the Gospel. Christianity is viewed as a “Western” religion by most and thus do not feel it applies to them. Pray, too, for our team who produce daily broadcasts and follow-up with people who write or phone in. They receive more than 300 letters a month.
Thursday, January 12-. Persecution against Christians is on the rise in China. Since 1958, FEBC has produced many of our Mandarin language programs from our Hong Kong studios. More recently, production took place in-country, but due to recent security issues, they have had to curtail production within China. Please pray that God will provide wisdom to our teams who are actively involved in our China Ministry office.
Friday, January 13 – In spite of persecution in China, one source conservatively estimated 163 million Christians in China, many of whom are ethnic people. FEBC is grateful for the many talented and committed programmers who help create the daily broadcasts that reach 7 ethnic groups in China.
Saturday, January 14 –Praise God for the new FM station recently launched from Odessa, Ukraine, reaching a potential audience of 1 million listeners. Odessa is a key city on the Black Sea with a diverse population of Ukrainian, Russian and Jewish people who live in this port city. FEBC is grateful for several strong churches in Odessa who are ready to partner with us to reach their people for Christ.
Sunday, January 15 – Please pray that God will guide our team’s National Director in South Africa, Dr. Jurie Vermeulen, as well as his staff in 2017. Pray for vision and guidance in all their efforts to raise prayer and financial support for FEBC. Ask God to give them new and innovative ideas. Also pray for their 5 regional events scheduled for 2017.
Monday, January 16 – Today is FEBC International’s Day of Prayer. Please join us as we come together with one voice to ask God to bless the work of FEBC and guide us throughout 2017. This year we pray that the harvest of souls will be greater than ever before and more lives will be transformed through the Good News of Jesus Christ. Please also pray for the health and safety of our staff and for continued expansion of our broadcasts to reach more regions, people groups, and hearts for the Lord. Pray for worldwide concerns, such as poverty, persecution, natural disasters and terrorism. Ask God to help us keep our eyes on Him at all times, especially when we face difficult days. As long-time dedicated prayer warriors, we’re so grateful for your partnership in this ministry and for girding us in prayer.
Tuesday, January 17 – A listener in Cambodia writes: “Even though I can’t read or write, I have been growing in my faith in Christ by listening to FEBC broadcasts. They have transformed my heart and helped me put my faith into action.” Please pray that our new relay station, as well as our FM station reach the hearts of many listeners and lead them to Jesus, their Lord and Savior.
Wednesday, January 18 –Please pray for Aaron and his team in Taiwan, one of 5 production centers that produce 9 programs monthly in Mandarin, which are aired throughout Mainland China. Pray, too, for 3 missionary families from Taiwan who serve FEBC in Hong Kong, assisting in FEBC’s Chinese language broadcasts.
Thursday, January 19 – FEBC-Vietnam recently developed TV Boxes that listeners can attach to their televisions to watch Christian programs and videos. These are being distributed to churches, where training seminars are used to train pastors and Bible study leaders. Parents, too, are using them to show their children animated Christian videos. We praise God that this team has been so innovative, always on the lookout for ways to reach more and more people with the Gospel.
Friday, January 20 – Pray for our team in Indonesia who operate 7 FM stations throughout the country, as well as produce programs in 6 ethnic languages. Indonesia is a challenging country for Christians with many government-imposed restrictions, but by God’s grace, we have continued to grow during our 45+ years in this majority-Muslim nation.
Saturday, January 21 –Please pray for FEBC’s team in Mongolia, who are committed to developing the next tier of emerging leaders. Pray for dedicated leaders both within and without the ministry.
Sunday, January 22 –We praise God for the opportunity to offer live broadcasts on the Internet in the Kazakh language. Our Internet audience is growing and we trust that many will come to know the Lord through our broadcasts. Also pray that the government of Kazakhstan will release FM frequencies to FEBC to establish long-hoped for FM stations in Almaty and Astana.
Monday, January 23 –Praise God for the supply of urgently needed equipment for FEBC Myanmar’s recording studio. Please also pray for the health of our director, Yankee, who recently underwent surgery. Pray for his team, as they record programs and respond to listeners in this Buddhist-dominant nation.
Tuesday, January 24 –Praise God for the innovative FEBC Philippines website rightnow.febc.ph, which engages university-age writers and artists in their pursuit of creating meaningful and original work. Workshops and gatherings are also held to bring people together and encourage them in their faith journey.
Wednesday, January 25 – Thank you, God, for giving me new life when I received Jesus Christ as my Savior,” writes a listener from Thailand. “My life is changing through FEBC’s Bible lessons; they have helped me know for sure that God loves me. I now live according to the teaching of God’s Word and have a direction for my life.” Praise God for this new life in Christ!
Thursday, January 26 – Please pray for FEBC-US President Ed Cannon and his staff in California. Pray for good health, wisdom, and a spirit of unity, as they raise prayer and financial support to further the ministry of FEBC.
Friday, January 27 – FEBC International’s staff in the United Kingdom may be moving to new quarters in the early months of 2017. Please pray for Bob Chambers, the Chief Executive of this office, as he and his staff undertake this transition. Pray, too, for their work in the Middle East, Africa, and the Indian Sub-continent.
Saturday, January 28- Pray for the 80+ ethnic languages that FEBC broadcasters around the world produce every day. Pray for God’s inspiration and strength to write and record these programs. Pray, too, that many hearts will be reached through them. For many ethnic people groups, radio is the only way for them to hear the Gospel, receive Christ, and grow in their faith.
Sunday, January 29- Pray for our team involved in our Tibetan-language project, Gaweylon, a long-standing program produced by FEBC International. Praise God that it’s making a difference in the lives of Tibetans as they learn about health, sanitation, and nutrition from a Christian perspective.
Monday, January 30 – Pray for FEBC International’s ministry in Zimbabwe. Pray for the Board of Directors to gain wisdom and favor from God for the future of the ministry. Pray, too, for our National Director, Kurai.
Tuesday, January 31 –Praise God for the continued growth and influence of our ministry in Korea. We now have 13 AM and FM stations throughout Korea airing 100% Christian content, changing lives and changing the nation. Pray for our leadership team and dedicated staff.