October 2023
PRAYER MONTHLY ‘Devote yourselves Devote yourselves to to prayer, being watchful prayer, being watchful and thankful’ and thankful Colossians 4:2
POINTS FOR PRAYER NIGERIA PAMELA, MUSA & GRACIE GAIYA The Gaiyas are grateful for good health and strength. Even as the rains finish this month pray for a good harvest of crops particularly in Plateau State. Strategic Planning continues for Pamela at ACTS; it has been a very profitable time for management to address and pinpoint important issues. Pamela celebrated her 30th anniversary with Mission Africa at ACTS in September. Please remember to support her anniversary project if possible. The University of Jos has started another academic year. Pray Musa would know God’s help in his teaching. Gracie has October break 16th-20th; pray for a refreshing break after a busy first quarter in Grade 8 (Year 10).
SAMANTHA, GODFREY, HEPHZIBAH & MELKI IBIA Godfrey and I are so thankful to God for his faithfulness during our transition to Enugu State. Please continue to pray for us to settle into this new environment quickly. Pray for Hephzibah and Melki in their
new school that they would make friends fast and that they would get used to a new school system. Pray for our Fellowship of Christian Students work here, that God would give us wisdom so we can impact the lives of the young people here.
MARK NIXON Join Mark in thanking God: • For the start of the new regular college semester. • For ongoing opportunities to visit village churches and preach the Gospel. • That farmers are happy for the regular rain aiding them in food production • That the stability in Ankpa despite economic hardships. Join Mark in asking God for: • The problems regarding water; drinking water in particular, which have become even more problematic. • Staff and students, that they would be provided with the daily necessities such as electricity and water. • New students to settle in well. • Safety when travelling to the various churches that Mark visits and that Mark will be a blessing to those around him. • The economic situation in Nigeria as inflation (caused by a significant increase in the price of fuel) means that people’s money buys less. • Help as Mark prepares and delivers lectures to the students. He is teaching some new courses.