ASK SEEK& KNOCK KEEP ON ASKING, AND YOU WILL RECEIVE WHAT YOU ASK FOR KEEP ON SEEKING AND YOU WILL FIND

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1 ASK KEEP ON ASKING, AND YOU WILL RECEIVE WHAT YOU ASK FOR SEEK& KNOCK KEEP ON SEEKING AND YOU WILL FIND KEEP ON KNOCKING, AND THE DOOR WILL BE OPENED TO YOU { M AT T H E W 7 : 7 N LT } Daily Prayer Calendar november 2015 to january 2016

2 Week of October 4-10 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Galatians 5:22-23 nlt Chapters in Manitoba & Saskatchewan: Selkirk Winkler Winnipeg North Winnipeg South Battleford Peter Marshall *President Crystal Kuepfer *Executive Assistant Carl Santos *VP of Programs Laurie Ellis *Ministries Administrator We re right in the midst of Fall Conferences across Canada! Pray that many Gideon members will participate in these events, and bring potential Gideons with them so they, too, can catch the vision. Pray for the leaders who will be speaking and training at these events. MOLDOVA 3.4 million Romanian Gained independence in 1991 Pray for Moldova This July, a team of 7 Canadian young adults visited summer camps across Moldova, the poorest European nation, where 1 in 2 children struggle to grow up as social orphans. Their parents have left the country to find work and often never return. Pray that these kids will continue to experience God's love from the churches and believers. 1. Canada 2. United States 3. Mexico 4. Guatemala 5. Belize 6. Honduras * Asterisk beside job titles indicates Head Office staff members

3 Week of October "I am the good shepherd; I know my own sheep, and they know me, just as my Father knows me and I know the Father. So I sacrifice my life for the sheep." John 10:14-15 nlt Chapters in Saskatchewan: Kindersley Lanigan Laronge Meadow Lake Melfort-Tisdale Jonathan Bosman *Church Partnership Administrator Ashley Bonnell *SendMe Manager Wayne Chard *RF Newfoundland & Labrador Give thanks for an incredible year of sharing God s Word with the world! Last year, The Gideons distributed 1.7 million Scriptures around the world in over 180 countries! This Thanksgiving, pause to thank the Lord for the gift of His Word that is changing lives around the world every single day. NICARAGUA 6.2 million Spanish Home to 700 species of birds Pray for Nicaragua In a country with next to zero Bibles, we're partnering with EduDeo to change that statistic. This year, we distributed Scriptures to 24,000 students in 92 schools. One teacher said, "Thank you, brothers and sisters, for your love for our schools and students." Pray that these children will bring their Bibles home and read them with their families. 7. El Salvador 8. Nicaragua 9. Costa Rica 10. Panama 11. Bahamas 12. Cuba

4 Week of October Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it. 1 Peter 3:15 nlt Chapters in Saskatchewan: Nipawin Outlook Prince Albert Rosetown Saskatchewan Valley Alain Thibault *RF Quebec John Pathma Nathan *RF Ontario Michael Pasloski *RF SK/MB/NW ON Casey Bjorndal *RF BC/AB/Yukon For all of the students across our nation who are studying hard, pray their hearts will be stirred to share the gospel with their friends and classmates. Pray that students in every college and university across Canada will join SendMe and begin sharing Gospels of John in their spheres of influence. VIETNAM 92 million Vietnamese, French 94% literacy rate Pray for Vietnam As a Communist nations with great restrictions on Christianity, pray for the growing church that is in desperate need of Bibles. Pray for a lifting of the restrictions so we can freely reach this nation with the Good News of Jesus. Ask God to embolden the churches to reach out to their own communities with the gospel. 13. Jamaica 14. Haiti 15. Dominican Republic 16. Saint Kitts & Nevis 17. Antigua & Barbuda 18. Dominica

5 Week of October Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. Matthew 6:33 nlt Chapters in Saskatchewan: Saskatoon East Saskatoon North Saskatoon West Wadena Wilkie-Unity Kevin Cawthra *VP of Finance & Business Scott Smart *Warehouse Manager Connie Martin *Acounting & Donor Services Heather Anderson *Donor Services As kids are dressing up in costumes and coming door-todoor for candy this Saturday night, pray that they and their families will be brought from darkness into light as they read the Gospels of John that many Canadian Gideons are dropping into their bags. CHINA 8.3 million Hebrew, Arabic Inventor of paper, compass and printing Pray for China Praise God for the 201,000 Chinese Bibles purchased during the Gospel for China campaign in partnership with Tyndale House Publishers and LifeWay Christian Bookstores in the U.S. Pray that each one of these Bibles will be placed in the hands of a Chinese believer who will multiply the impact by sharing the Word with others in their community. 19. Saint Lucia 20. Saint Vincent & the Grenadines 21. Barbados 22. Grenada 23. Trinidad & Tobago

6 Week of November 1-7 For we are God s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Ephesians 2:10 nlt Chapters in Saskatchewan: Estevan Leader-Maple Creek Melville Moose Jaw Moose Mountain Shirley Ostyn *Customer Service & Warehouse Associate Gerda Robinson *Accounts Payable & Receivable Pat Arts *Membership Secretary Pray for the Development team to forge relationships with new major donors who are passionate about the cause of sharing God's Word with the world. Pray that more Canadians will order Gideon Expressions cards to fund the ministry and ensure more people receive the Word of God in their own language. PAKISTAN million Urdu, Punjabi & English A baby is born every 7 seconds Pray for Pakistan In a booming population, where over 95% of the population claims Islam as their religion, Pakistan is a nation that is in desperate need of God's Word to infiltrate and transform every corner of society. Pray for our partner, DCA, as they share God's Word through strategic connections with community leaders and influencers. 24. Venezuela 25. Colombia 26. Ecuador 27. Guyana

7 Week of November 8-14 Don t be afraid, for I am with you. Don t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. Isaiah 41:10 nlt Chapters in Saskatchewan: Qu'appelle Valley Regina Shaunavon Swift Current Weyburn Marcie Kuepfer *Chapter Funds Clerk Maria Aguirre *Donor Services & Reception Kelvin Warkentin *Creative Director Ruth Remers *Web/ IT Support Pray for our dedicated warehouse staff at Head Office as they fulfill each order for Gideon Expressions cards, SendMe Scriptures for students, Scripture magazines for GCP churches and New Testaments and Bibles ordered online by people who are searching for hope. RUSSIA million Russian, Tatar & Ukrainian World's longest railway Pray for Russia The largest Muslim country in Europe, with over 24 million Muslims, Russia needs God's Word. Pray for our partner on the ground, Mission Eurasia, who is passionate about reaching the Muslim population in this massive nation. Pray as we build toward the biggest campaign ever: the FIFA Soccer World Cup in Suriname 29. Brazil 30. Peru 31. Bolivia

8 Praying for As you pray for the countries listed each week, use this map to help you visualize where the people are. The numbers on this map correspond to the numbers beside each country. North asia australia 37

9 the World America south America

10 Week of November I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world. John 16:33 nlt Chapters in Saskatchewan & Ontario: Woodrow Yorkton Dryden Fort Frances Kenora Marilyn Meyers *Writer, Communications Assistant Maria Trace *Writer, Online Communications Teni Fatogun *Graphic Designer Giorgio Gori *VP of Development Partnership is key to global gospel impact. Remember our many ministry partners in prayer like Mission Eurasia, Bible League Canada, TWR, Tyndale House Publishers, Good Hope Ministries, Development Communication Association, EduDeo, GWG Global and Bibles for China. ETHIOPIA 94.1 billion Oromiffa, Somalia A 13-month calendar Pray for Ethiopia Today, 5 out of 6 people in Ethiopian churches still do not have a copy of God's Word. Pray for the vast majority of Christians who speak Oromo who don't yet have a Bible. Pray for pastors like Pastor Rakana Lama who wants to see the Word of God replace the strongholds of witchcraft in his village and in his church, and especially among the young people asking for Bibles. 32. Paraguay 33. Uruguay 34. Argentina 35. Chile

11 Week of November May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus. Romans 15:5 nlt Chapters in Ontario: Rainy River Red Lake Thunder Bay Ajax Almaguin Highlands Gaston Joanne Cornish Jolicoeur *Development *Global Coordinator Development Officer Gord Balfour *Senior Administrative Officer Shelby Standring *Development Projects Mgr. Pray that people exploring the NewLife app will click on Find a Church to take their journey to the next level by finding a Bible-believing church in their neighbourhood where they can grow in their faith and be encouraged in the body of Christ. KENYA 44.3 million English, Kiswahili Free schooling but most kids work Pray for Kenya Heart of Africa is one of our five focus areas of "Engage a Nation." Pray for upcoming meetings with potential partners, with the hope of opening our Heart of Africa satellite office in Kenya, a nation that is mainly Christian, but where over half of the people are living in poverty. Pray that an office in Kenya will open more opportunities for gospel impact in Africa. 36. Australia 37. New Zealand 38. Palau 39. Papua New Guinea

12 Week of November 29 - december 5 And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him. Hebrews 11:6 nlt Chapters in Ontario: Barrie Cobourg-Port Hope Huntsville Kawartha Haliburton Midland-Huronia Steve Rowe *Ministry Ambassador Paul Mercer *Global Development Bethany Padusenko *Database Analyst Greg Olson *Global Development Officer This month we re focusing on children around the world for our Christmas fundraising campaign. Little ones are so receptive to the gospel so pray that Canadians will give generously so we can place God s Word into the hands of kids who are so excited to read God s Word for themselves. UKRAINE 44.6 million Ukrainian, Russian Shares land borders with 7 countries Pray for Ukraine In the war zones of Ukraine, lives have been shattered and hearts are desperate for a Hope that lasts. Young men and women are bringing Hope Scripture magazines to soldiers and refugees on the front lines, and risking their lives to do it. Pray that they will reach people in time with the message of salvation. 40. Micronesia 41. Solomon Islands 42. Nauru 43. Marshall Islands

13 Week of december 6-12 And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 nlt Chapters in Ontario: Muskoka Newmarket North Durham Orillia Oshawa Rhonda Davison *Global Development Officer DeWayne Fliss Board Chair Garnet Wheaton Vice Board Chair For the lonely prisoners from coast to coast, pray they will read the Redemption Scripture magazines placed in their institutions by caring Gideon members. Ask God to show these men and women His plan of grace, forgiveness and redemption in His Word so they can come to saving faith in Jesus. COLOMBIA 48.3 million Spanish, Amerindian World's leading source of emeralds Pray for Colombia 26,000 Scriptures were personally handed out in Colombia by 15 Canadians and hundreds of Colombian church volunteers in May. Pray that lives of men and women, boys and girls will continue to be transformed by the Word of God through the Spanish- English Gospels of John and by the churches we partnered with. 44. Vanuatu 45. Fiji 46. Tonga 47. Samoa

14 Week of december There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12 nlt Chapters in Ontario: Parry Sound Peterborough Blue Mountain Centre Grey Centre Wellington Ron Magee Treasurer Sharon Braun National Chaplain Glen Forester BC & Yukon Area Director Pray for GCP churches across Canada that are hosting Christmas outreach events in their community. Pray that believers will be bold in inviting their coworkers, neighbours and family to events where the gospel will be shared and God s Word will be given out freely. INDIA 1.2 billion Hindi, Bengali & English National symbol is the Bengal Tiger Pray for India It's a country where the church is growing fastest among lower caste members. Pray for upcoming trips to India, that God will orchestrate meetings with potential ministry partners who are committed to sharing the gospel with God's Word. Ask God for wisdom in the great task of opening a satellite office in India for our South Asia operations. 48. Tuvalu 49. Kiribati 50. East Timor 51. Indonesia

15 Week of december "My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts, says the Lord. And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. Isaiah 55:8 nlt Chapters in Ontario: Dufferin-Simcoe Elmira Guelph Halton Hanover Horst Depner Alberta Area Director John Armstrong Saskatchewan Area Director Don Ricci MB, NW Ontario & Nunavut Area Director Merry Christmas! As you celebrate this special season with your loved ones, remember in prayer those who don t yet know of the miracle of Christ s birth. Pray this will be the Christmas when they meet Emmanuel God with us. Share a Light magazine or NT with someone this Christmas. MALAWI 16.7 million English, Chichew Life expectancy only 55 years Pray for Malawi We're partnering with Good Hope Ministries to help restore lives in Malawi, one Tumbukan village at a time. Pray for our partner, a holistic ministry that focuses on repairing wells, training people in practical skills, and teaching men and women about Bible-based families. Pray that we can provide Good Hope with even more Scriptures for the Tumbuka people. 52. Malaysia 53. Singapore 54. Philippines 55. Cambodia

16 Week of december 27 - january 2 The one thing I ask of the Lord the thing I seek most is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, delighting in the Lord s perfections... Psalm 27:4 nlt Chapters in Ontario: Kincardine Kitchener Grand River Listowel Orangeville Owen Sound Ken Blyth Ontario Area Director Vernon Blois Maritimes Area Director Roland Andrews Newfoundland & Labrador Area Director Happy New Year! As we enter a fresh year, pray that God will multiply the global gospel impact of this ministry in 2016 as we partner with churches, venture into new nations, collaborate with ministry partners and most of all, share God s Word with the world! BRAZIL million Portuguese More than 4,000 airports Pray for Brazil This May, as the world prepares for the 2016 Summer Olympics, hundreds of Brazilians and a team of Canadians will once again be hitting the streets in Brazil to share the Good News. Pray that all of the funds will be raised to print Scriptures for this huge campaign in Rio de Janeiro. 56. Vietnam 57. Thailand 58. Laos