SIM USA DAILY PRAYER GUIDE

One Word, Many LanguagesOne of our SIM missionaries wrote recently, “How wonderful it is to see

[people’s] hearts swell with pride as they hoist high the Word of God

in their own language.” Paul writes, “Consequently, faith comes from

hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word

about Christ” (Romans 10:17 NIV). To reach the hearts of people, God’s

Word must be communicated in their heart language. SIM is involved

not only in the translation (from one language to another) but also in

the transliteration (from one written script to another) of God’s Word,

making it understandable in the heart language of those reading it. In

this By Prayer, you’ll read about and be able to partner in prayer for SIM

missionaries’ work to bring God’s Word to the nations.

2 Corinthians 1:11 KJV

“…helping togetherby prayer…”

MAR & APR 2016

PRAYING AROUND THE WORLD

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The Americas: 1 Europe: 2 West Africa: 3East & Southern Africa: 4 Asia-Pacifi c: 5

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“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates

even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow;it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”

Hebrews 4:12 NIV

International Leadership & ServicesPlease pray for progress in the large number of French translations

currently underway. These include mission mobilization materials,

prayer resources, articles, and all internal governance documents.

Mar 01TUE

HELPING TOGETHER BY PRAYER

Worldwide MinistriesLiterature faithful to biblical principles, and translation or transliteration

of Scripture is a legacy for those without contact with believers and future

generations. Pray wisdom, discernment and protection for those generat-

ing these printed tools so they have great power for spreading the gospel.

International Leadership & ServicesPraise God for our team of capable translators! Pray for wisdom as they

prioritize among many projects, both into French and from French into

other world languages.

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03THU

EcuadorThe SIM team is searching out least-reached areas in the

South. Pray the bookstore and the Equipping Servants

program will wisely develop a culture of reading. Also, pray

the books will be well used in the Christian community.

ChileMany Chilean young people have done cross-cultural

practicums after missions training during their summer

(Jan/Feb). Pray that God would confi rm His calling to long-

term service fi elds of His choice, and for good opportunities

to prepare for service and to mature spiritually.

CanadaProclaimer Radios with the Mabaan New Testament

installed in them have been shipped to South Sudan. Tohru

Inoue asks prayer that these audio New Testaments will

have a great impact on the hearts and lives of many.

Côte d’IvoireMay the Radio Fréquence Vie team know God’s wisdom and

strength as it opens up a new relay station in San Pédro.

Praise for the spiritual refreshment enjoyed by attendees at

the recent SIM Directors’ Retreat in Lomé, Togo.

United StatesA Malaria Cube study is in the process of being proposed

for hospitals and clinics in Nigeria. Pray specifi cally that

the cubes get through customs and that trials can start by

the second half of 2016. Ask God’s blessing for eff ective

ministry through this opportunity.

FranceHilary Deneufchâtel’s team translates the Old Testament

into Monkolé in Benin. Pray continued progress during the

Deneufchâtels’ home assignment. Pray God’s guidance for

30 young people attending the Discovering Mission training

April 2–3 to prepare for summer missions in Africa and Asia.

16WED

Ministry FocusWe recently published the Wolof book of Genesis in Arabic

script. Until now, Wolof Scriptures have only been available

in Roman script, which many can’t read. Several men saw my

new copies and became excited as they read Wolof Genesis

stories in Arabic script. One bought a copy on the spot! I

left copies with two local booksellers. We pray many will

come to know Abraham’s God through this book and other

transcriptions that follow. —Corey and Katie Garrett, Senegal

19SAT

Ministry FocusA new couple, Antonio and Mary, came to our worship,

having found us from our website. They love evangelism

and accompanied us to our bookstand Saturday, where we

handed out tracts while they talked at length with four

diff erent people. It’s wonderful to have someone gifted

in evangelism come to help us! Ask God to work in the

hearts of those they talked with and in others who recently

received our literature. —Randy and Ferdine Seaman, Italy

15TUE

THE AMERICAS

UruguayJose Pedro and Silvana do a great job reaching a lot of

people through the Every Home for Christ ministry. Pray

their ministry will continue to be fruitful and they will

encourage the leaders so “many will fall at Jesus’ feet”

in 2016.

SwitzerlandIn January the translation team and Tuareg believers of

Niger dedicated the New Testament in their mother tongue,

Tamajaq. Pray for good progress on the Old Testament

translation, and Irhya Mahamadou’s training to become an

exegete. Pray people are transformed reading God’s Word.

ParaguayDirector Tom Stout and Media Coordinator Xavier have set

a goal for 2016 to record all the existing Bible translations

of the 14 minority languages of Paraguay. Please pray for

smooth progress with consistent equipment performance.

Pray these recordings will reach many with the gospel.Ministry FocusHaving worked in rural Paraguay for more than 15 years,

we have seen fi rsthand how much more eff ective the Word

of God is when presented in audio form. The Audio Bibles

project has already distributed 30,000 audio Bibles, with a

goal of reaching 100,000 total homes. Why should we wait

to bring people a written Bible when technology exists to

bring God’s Word to everyone who does not typically learn

from reading? —Tom and Kelly Stout, Paraguay

Mar 04FRI

BoliviaBecause of changing technology, Mosoj Chaski is evaluating

how to best continue its ministry to the Quechua; pray

wisdom for the team. Pray the materials they produce and

sell would be a blessing for the Quechua leaders and church.

05SAT

BoliviaDick Hart supervises translation into Quechua of Spanish

materials used in Theological Education by Extension classes.

Pray for him as he produces these materials and trains

leaders for study groups in churches. Pray the materials

would help church leaders in their preparation for ministry.

06SUN

BrazilPray for the SIM Brazil conference led by OCLA directors; ‘More

than Words,’ funding a generator for an Angolan hospital

where annual short-term teams serve; and ‘Acolhe’ (Shelter),

raising awareness, resources and partners for receiving

Syrian refugees. | OCLA = Offi ce Connection Latin America

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10THU

OCLA (Offi ce Connection Latin America), Ecuador

In 2016 many new projects and mobilization and training

activities are planned in various regions. New partnerships

in diff erent countries are also being developed. Pray

the OCLA leadership team prioritizes wisely and fosters

understanding among its partner organizations.

11FRI

PeruPraise for a busy summer at the La Joya camp center; ask

for continued growth in attendees. Pray unity, fruitful

discussion and wise decisions for the April SIM council

meeting. Pray a smooth transition as the Georges return

and Allen resumes his fi eld director role.

13SUN

United StatesGive thanks for the many people who fi nancially and

prayerfully support SIM missionaries, ministries and

projects. Ask the Lord to bless their sacrifi ce. Pray that

their participation in kingdom work will challenge and

encourage those around them.

WEST AFRICA

BeninThe Yom Bible is nearing completion! Still needed: New

Testament revising, detailed fi nishing, typesetting and

printing. Pray health for the team; steady electricity; well-

functioning laptops and software; effi cient, wise use of time;

and accurate, clear, natural translation to impact Yom lives.

20SUN

Burkina FasoThe New Testament translation in Fulfuldé was dedicated

a few years ago. Pray for the continuing work on the Old

Testament. Please pray for Robin Watson, leader of this

team, dealing with health issues.

21MON

United KingdomMission workers in London work in a bookshop amidst a

Bangladeshi community. Pray the Lord will help them build

relationships that will lead to fruitful gospel conversations

and conversions.

17THU

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EUROPE

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NamibiaThank God for the good Pastor Book Set conferences, which

brought pastors together who had not talked to each other

before. Please pray the much needed funds will come

together to start round two of these conferences in 2016.

EthiopiaBingham Academy needs 24 new administrators, teachers

and leaders for the school year starting in August. Pray

God brings just the right people to fi ll each role. Pray for

ongoing godly impact in each student, raising up godly

believers for the future.

West African Offi ce, Côte d’Ivoire

Inaugurated in January, AfriGo is a communication tool

to encourage participation of West African churches and

Christians. Pray earnestly this will be an eff ective tool to

mobilize churches, pastors and individuals into missions.

Also pray for more African contributors.

LiberiaThe Sheppards and the SIM Bible and Literacy Translation

project work in a predominately rural Manyika group of

another faith. There are several new believers eager to learn

God’s Word in their own language. Pray for more believers

and growth in their faith.

AngolaThe Nyaneka Bible translation team works with linguist

translation consultant Fran Gralow on the Books of

Moses. Pray for good health for all the team members and

especially for Fran, who has just returned from the USA

after receiving clearance from her oncologist.

TogoTranslation of the New Testament and Genesis in the Tem

(Kotokoli) language is nearing completion. Pray it will be

ready for distribution in 2017 so this people group, almost

entirely from another religion, will have God’s Word in its

own language.

GuineaSIM partners with another mission in Guinea to do

Bible translation in the Maninka language. Pray for the

translation team to wisely choose words that will be

understood by all, and for steady progress in the work.

EritreaGive praise that the Bible Society is able to sell Bibles freely

through the Catholic and Orthodox churches. It is still very

diffi cult to get Christian literature. Pray for God’s favor on

those who carry in small amounts at a time.

MozambiqueConstruction for the Theological Institute of Lichinga

progresses slowly. Pray obstacles will be overcome, and that

preliminary projects, needed permissions, materials and

electric hookup would be accomplished in a timely way. Pray

those preparing for missions would be equipped to serve well.

EthiopiaThe ACT project helps orphans and children with only one

parent get an education. Currently 413 students in local

schools and 21 in universities learn and grow through this

program. Pray for their continued progress emotionally,

physically and spiritually.

GhanaPraise God with Pat Robertson for the launch of the full

Kasem Bible at the end of 2015, and the translation and

broadcast of “The Way of Righteousness” in Kasem. Pray

that, as many hear God’s Word in their mother tongue,

hearts will be changed.

Mar 22TUE

MaliMore than 1,000 Bibles were distributed last year. Hopefully,

2,000 more will be given to university and high school

students this year. Pray they will go to those hungry for

God, and He will open their eyes and hearts as they read

the Bible.

24THU

NigerBible translators and their families request prayer for

wisdom and insight as they work, for the salvation of

some team members who have not yet recognized the

Word made fl esh, and that hearts would be prepared to

receive Him.

NigeriaACTS supplies many resources and textbooks to theological

colleges all over Africa. Please pray for Paul Todd, senior

editor at Africa Christian Textbooks, as he edits and oversees

the printing and publication of literature to strengthen

African churches.

NigeriaThe fi nal checking for the Hausa translation of the Africa

Bible Commentary is underway by Ishaya, who requests

prayer as he oversees these fi nal stages. Please lift up

Abigail as she checks translation of other needed Hausa

books prior to publication.

27SUN

28MON

SenegalComputer problems at the printer delayed the printing of

Psalms in Wolofal (Wolof in Arabic script). Exodus is almost

fi nished. Pray success for the printing of Psalms, and a

timely completion and printing of Exodus.

BotswanaThe whole population, including SIM missionaries, is

suff ering from drought. The village Heidi Epple serves in has

not had water for several months. She must buy water to

store in plastic containers. Pray for perseverance and God’s

mercy on the country.

04MON

KenyaReaching today’s youth is vital for African ministry. SIM

Kenya has launched the Youth Worker’s Toolkit to empower

10,000 youth leaders with 40-plus media tools to be

distributed at 30 conferences this year. Pray God’s favor with

printing, logistics, speakers and donors.

06WED

KenyaLife Challenge produces training resources for ministry

to those of another faith. Praise God for special funding

that enabled it to create a series of 16 chronological story

booklets for young readers. Pray for many ministries and

missionaries to use these in kingdom work.

05TUE

MalawiPray Chichewa language materials would be used well and

help bring non-English speakers into a deeper relationship

with Jesus. These include Marilyn Barr’s study books, HOPE

for AIDS materials, outreach resources, youth materials, and

Sunday school teacher lesson books.

Ministry FocusLast August we celebrated with translators Carolyn Ford,

Donna Clawson, and friends one of SIM’s most signifi cant

contributions to the Bunna people: the translation of the

Bunna New Testament. It was a great, jubilant time fi lled

with tearful speeches and much thanksgiving. It is amazing

to contemplate the sacrifi ce that so many paid to see it fi nally

come to print after 27 years. Pray for its impact on the Bunna,

who meet weekly to read it. —Trent and Tabitha Cox, Ethiopia

Apr 01FRI

EAST & SOUTHERN AFRICA

MauritiusA social activity and evangelism was started in a diffi cult

place in western Mauritius. Pray for wisdom and strength to

help this community materially, morally and spiritually so

people will receive the love of Jesus Christ in their hearts.

08FRINigerPraise God for the celebration of the completion of the

Tamajaq New Testament on January 2, and that the

celebration of the Eastern Fulfulde New Testament is this

spring! Pray God will use His Word in a powerful way to

change hearts throughout West Africa.

26SAT

East African Offi ce, Ethiopia

Eager candidates are getting ready to serve in Ethiopia,

Zambia and Chad. Lift them up to the throne of God so

they will be well trained, fully supported, and have fruitful

long-term ministries.

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Note:Parentheses behind a name indicate the nationality

and/or SIM sending offi ce; if none, the person comes from

either SIM USA or the offi ce submitting the request,

or it is omitted for security reasons.

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C-SEA (Central & Southeast Asia), Thailand

Many children cannot access good books, especially ones

with biblical values. Pray the ministries of SIM’s mobile

libraries will soon be able to get books translated into local

languages so these unreached families and communities

can hear about and receive God’s love.

PhilippinesThere are ongoing Bible translations into 13 diff erent

languages. Pray for the spiritual growth of mother-tongue

translators. Pray for the missionaries discipling them and

serving with them.

TanzaniaSIM has a small literature ministry in Lindi, where Bibles

and Christian literature are available in Swahili. Visitors

are welcome to take tracts to share with friends. Please

pray the Lord would use this vessel to carry His words to

the people.

IndonesiaFunds are needed for an electronic Pastors’ Book Set with

about 200 books and resources for sermon preparation,

leadership and discipleship training. Pray for funding so

these remote Indonesian pastors with limited resources can

be better equipped to minister.

East Asia, Singapore

Many Chinese-speaking and Indonesian-speaking pastors in

the East Asia region lack good resources for their ministries

and teaching. Pray for the resources needed to purchase,

distribute and train pastors in the use of acquired materials.

NepalAt this one-year anniversary of the April 25 earthquake,

please pray for a quick resolution to the India-Nepal border

crisis so that petrol and cooking gas can be imported in full

again, and rebuilding can resume.

ZimbabweThe Leadership Development and Pastors’ Book Set ministry

urgently needs a coordinator. Pray one would be found

soon so pastors and lay leaders can get the resources and

equipping they need to counteract false teachings awash in

the country.

ZambiaRich and Laurie Weiandt are involved in the ongoing

Translation and Distribution project in Western Province.

Pray for clear direction for the Weiandts and the furtherance

of this project.

15FRI

ThailandThere are 170 universities in Thailand and 2.3 million

students. Little is happening to reach these students for

Jesus Christ. Pray for SIM Thailand’s new University Ministry

Initiative. Pray for a team leader, English teachers, and

campus outreach workers.

Sri LankaPray for the Brainerds as they lead four home Bible studies

and disciple men; for Mano Emmanuel to be encouraged

as she works on her PhD and attends SIMCO; and for the

Abrahams to be refreshed and replenished during their

home assignment.

New ZealandThe SIM New Zealand Board met on March 21 and selected

a new director. Pray for the confi rmation process, and

discernment and wisdom for the transition of responsibility

from Nigel Webb by the end of the year.

HELPING TOGETHER

BangladeshOne of the objectives of the Partnering with the Church

program is to help provide useful literature resources to

local pastors. Pray God would give wisdom to this program’s

expatriate and local workers, and that churches would be

strengthened.

AustraliaPraise for SIM Australia missionaries involved in translation,

especially for those working with languages of least-

reached people groups. Pray for God to raise up more

workers and funding.

IndiaPray wisdom, creativity and boldness for the new area

director as he and his team develop new pathways for

expanded-yet-focused ministries with their Indian partners.

Pray visas and permits to use foreign funds for local projects

are granted in spite of increased resistance.

PakistanPraise God for opening doors for the gospel through the

book van ministry. Pray that through the van’s workers and

resources, many families will fi nd new life in Jesus Christ.

Ask God, too, to protect this endeavor from all opposition.

West MalaysiaPray the Church will be salt and light. May the Spirit soften

the hearts of the people towards His children and bring

fairness and justice for all. Pray for an eff ective team and

opportunities for SIM to reach those who don’t know Jesus.

ROSA (Region Of Southern Africa), South Africa

The last few months of working without a services director

have been hard for the SIM offi ce services workers. Pray for

wisdom and good communication as some of the decision

makers work remotely.

South SudanMany in the refugee camps are hungry for God. Ask for

workers, literature and opportunities to preach the gospel

as physical needs are also met. Pray a wildfi re of faith in

Jesus Christ will spread through the camps.

14THU

ChinaMay those who hear the good news of Jesus Christ be

bold enough to ask for and accept the literature being

distributed. Pray they will read it, come to faith in Him,

and share it with others.

21THU

JapanPlease pray for God to use the recently translated Marriage

Course videos by Alpha International for the transformation

of families, churches, and communities across Japan. Also

pray for families as the new school year begins mid-April,

and for the Spiritual Life Conference April 28 – May 2.

KoreaPraise God for publishing the North Korean Bible in

December 2015; pray footnotes will be completed and

published soon. Ask God to provide ways to safely deliver

these good materials to help readers understand His Word

in depth.

MongoliaThe SIM Mongolia team is small and works across

diff erent areas. Pray for the members’ spiritual growth

as they support, encourage and walk alongside the

local church. Pray the Lord’s love will abound in them in

diffi cult situations.

27WED

28THU

South AfricaThe Isaiah 6.8 program is training South Africans exploring a

career in missions through teaching and hands-on ministry

experience. Pray these newly trained folks will embrace the

vision of missions as a way of life and service.

22FRI

25MON

Ministry FocusJoseph loves ministering through SIM’s book van, which

has shared the gospel through literature distribution for

35 years. An SIM missionary invited him to help 15 years

ago, despite his lack of education. Now he says, “What a

privilege to share news of Jesus—to open up the van, start

playing music, and see how quickly an eager crowd gathers.

Pray the Lord will reveal Himself to my countrymen as they

read these books.” —Central Asia

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