September-November 2023
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| Australia | New Zealand |
| CAR | Tanzania |
| Ghana | Uganda |
| Kenya | USA |
| Malawi | Zambia |
| Mozambique |
Isabel writes ...
Firstly, thank you for your faithfulness in prayer and practical support. Your involvement results in God’s provision for SOWERS International which in turn means people equipped in evangelism and then other people coming to know Jesus.
As you pray through these Targets you’ll be encouraged by the Seminars taught, the new church plants and those who have come to the Lord.
Secondly, in New Zealand, it is spring. On the lawn, the daffodils are blooming and our daphne bush is covered in flowers! Newly born lambs are in the fields and are so cute. Reminds us of the New Birth and the privilege we have of sharing the journey of faith with so many.
God bless you
Isabel (former Targets editor)
Australia
Praise:
- For the opportunity to share and to update three churches, which support SOWERS, with the present activities of the Sowers in Central and East Africa.
- For the fifty-four churches planted in the last 15 months in Central and East Africa.
- For all the churches, groups and individuals who faithfully pray for and support the work.
Pray:
- For the establishment and growth of the newly planted churches.
- For the Board meeting on the 2nd of September — that God`s will and direction will be known and followed.
- For planning and preparation for the upcoming Prayer Day and AGM.
- For the provision and protection of all the Sowers.
Central African Republic
Praise:
- God who continues to sustain us.
- For His blessing upon the constitutional referendum in CAR on July 30.
Pray:
- That the Ministry of Territorial Administration will soon accept our application for SOWERS’ registration which is currently with them.
- For the Regional Co-ordinators and the churches where they are raising awareness about SOWERS International. Pray that the churches will open their doors to SOWERS.
Ghana
Praise:
- For His hand upon Samuel’s wife when she was admitted to hospital again.
- For the positive response from the Kpehe pastor to the presentation of the SOWERS Program in all three of his churches, and that Level 1 & 2 Seminars will follow.
- For His provision and for safety for the staff and their families.
Pray:
- For complete healing for Samuel’s wife from an often-recurring health problem.
- That trained Level 2 & 3 Sowers will be active in all areas.
- That more Level 3 Sowers will volunteer to help train teams in their respective areas.
- That the Level 2 Seminars planned for Sampa, Dwenem, Berekum and Dormaa Districts will take place as planned in October.
Kenya
Praise:
- For His protection during our time in Zimbabwe and Zambia
- For a new church plant in Western Kenya
- For the promotion of the programme in Western Kenya.
Pray:
- For success and a safe trip to Uganda in September for the SOWERS Levels 2 and 4 Seminars.
- For success and a safe trip to Tanzania in September for SOWERS Levels 3 and 1 Seminars.
- For the Seminars in Kenya in October.
- For peace in Kenya and God’s protection.
- For God’s provision.
Malawi
Praise:
- For His protection and provision for Senior Sowers.
- For the successful Level 3 seminar conducted in the southern region, where six men were trained.
- For Level 1 and 2 seminars conducted in the Central and Lakeshore regions.
- For Godfrey K who successfully travelled to South Africa to seek treatment.
Pray:
- For Senior Sowers in Malawi who labour tirelessly to preach the gospel using the SOWERS Program.
- For Level 1, 2 & 3 seminars organized in the four regions.
- For God’s intervention for Amos and Bertha concerning Bertha’s pregnancy related health issues.
Mozambique
Praise:
- For the trip to the District of Milange to visit the new church planted through the Sowers of Chokoti, a district of Milange.
- For healing our brother Luanda N who was sick for two months and has recovered.
- For the unity we have within the provincial committee.
- For His protection over Sowers’ families.
- For Level 1, 2 and 3 Seminars that were held in various provinces over the last 3 months and the open air meetings held as a result.
- For visits to new converts and to some churches planted through Sowers.
- For the meetings of Provincial Committees and the National Council.
- For Level 1, 2, 3 and 5 seminars which were conducted.
- For the trip across the lake to a Muimba Church for the graduation of Sowers trained at Level 2.
- For our ministry to parts of Malawi and to Zambezia Province. God’s blessing was evident.
- For the Niassa provincial coordinator’s trip to Lichinga to renew his passport, driving license, and motorcycle insurance.
Pray:
- For God’s presence at the Seminars that will be held at Levels 1 and 2 in the districts of Molumbo and Milange.
- For God’s will regarding the plan for Sowers to work together in the Namarro District.
- That God will use the SOWERS Program in unreached areas and communities.
- For protection for the families of Sowers.
- For the seminars and open-air meetings that will be held during the following three months in all Provinces.
- For the meetings of the National Council, Provincial Committees and Financial Committee.
- That transportation used by Sowers will be kept in good working order.
- For progress concerning the completion of a national project, the construction of a house that is not yet finished.
- For progress concerning the welding project in the province of Zambezia.
- For the need of office facilities in Zambezia Province, Niassa and Nampula.
- For the provision of manuals for all SOWERS Levels, and counseling booklets.
- For the success of the Annual Conference scheduled for October this year.
New Zealand
Praise:
- For the success of the Victoria Falls Conference as we discussed and worked through many areas of the ministry.
- For the deep sense of unity along with a desire to see the ministry advance.
- For the wives who attended and were able to spend quality time with each other.
- For the contribution that Joe, Lazarous and Amos were able to make and the perspective they brought.
Pray:
- That the desires and outcomes of the conference would not be lost with the passage of time.
- For a fresh sense of urgency as we move forward.
- For Rodwell as he motivates, inspires, challenges and encourages Sowers.
- For David, Murray, Carol and Judy as they carry out their various roles.
Tanzania
Praise:
- For the new church plant.
- For successful follow-up meetings.
- For the successful leadership seminar.
Pray:
- For God’s provision for the registration of SOWERS International Tanzania.
- For the upcoming seminars at Levels 3 and 1.
- For the Interim Board to be dedicated to supporting the work.
- For the commitment of Sowers trainers and for provision for the ministry and needs of their families.
Uganda
Praise:
- For Seminars conducted in Kakumiro and Kitgum Districts.
- For the fruitfulness of weekly open-air meetings held by the active teams.
Pray:
- For Emmanuel’s visit to Uganda in September.
- For Level 4 and Level 2 Seminar with Fred midS-eptember.
- For fruit to come from the Level 1 and 2 Seminars in Kitgum in August.
USA
Praise:
- For the work being done by SOWERS International and the committed teams of Sowers in various countries.
Pray:
- For a successful presentation about SOWERS International to a very large church — that they will accept SOWERS as one of the ministries they support.
- That the discussion with a potential Board member, suggested by Murray, goes well as we are still looking for another member to join our board.
- For Bev, wife of our recently deceased Board Vice President.
Zambia
Praise:
- For a new church plant on the Copperbelt in Kitwe city, Nkandabwe Christian Church.
- For 75 people trained at Level 1 in Kitwe.
- For successful seminars conducted in the last quarter.
- For the successful Team Meetings, Level 1 & 2 seminars and door to door evangelism conducted in Luapula South.
- For restoring Puta M to good health, sustaining the programmes when Puta was out for treatment and for successful Level 1 seminars in Luapula North.
- For the Prayer Partners committed to praying for the SOWERS programme in Eastern Province.
- For the successful open-air meeting at Kamanachili Village, Chinsali District, where 25 people gave their lives to Jesus and for the Level 1 seminar at Kapumbu Village in Muchinga. 30 were trained.
Pray:
- For God’s grace in Eastern Province, that people who hear God’s Word through the SOWERS Programme will respond positively.
- For the success of planned Level 2 seminars in Petauke District.
- For the trip to Lundazi and Lumezi Districts for Level 1 & 2 seminars.
- For good health for Puta’s son, success of the district meeting and upcoming Level 1 & 2 seminars in Luapula North.
- For the good health of Sowers in Luapula South, success for upcoming Level 1 & 2 seminars and Level 3 refresher seminars planned for Mansa and Mwense.
- For provision for Stephen’s school children.
- For the success of Level 1, 2 and 3 seminars planned for September on the Copperbelt and for planned visits to old and new teams in the districts.
- For the peace of the nation.
Targets for Prayer have been edited by Judy C. and published by SOWERS INTERNATIONAL, P O Box 897, Tauranga 3144, New Zealand. Telephone 64 7 577 0097. Email: office@sowersinternational.org