Confession is to verbalise our spiritual shortcomings and admit we have sinned. Simply stated, confession is the act of declared admission. Let’s acknowledge our sins and our need for God’s forgiveness. Our confession must be open, honest, and specific. Take a moment and search your heart. Pray that the Holy Spirit will reveal to you any sin in your life.

You could use the words of Ps 19: 12 – 14: “Who can discern his errors? Forgive my hidden faults. Keep your servant also from wilful sins; may they not rule over me. Then will I be blameless, innocent of great transgression. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.”

Please forgive me for……….. (name specific things that the Holy Spirit reveals to you.)”

Thank Him that if you confess your sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive you of your
sins and purify you from all unrighteousness (John 1:9).

Thanksgiving is the act of expressing specific gratitude to God for blessings He has bestowed upon us. Thanksgiving differs from praise in that praise focuses on who God is, where as thanksgiving focuses on what God has specifically done for us.

Ps 100:4 – “Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name.”

As a congregation we thank God for:

• The privilege of having fellowship with our Christian brothers and sisters without the fear of being persecuted.
• For the amazing growth of our Church.
• For sending a new Pastor, Mynhardt van Zyl, to help carry the load with Pastor Joe.
• For God hearing and answering our prayers and for providing in all our needs.
• The serving hearts of Grace Leaders and members who are working together to make our
  growing church run smoothly.

Now ASK.

BELIEVE as you ask in faith. TRUST He will hear and answer.

Take a few minutes to lay before the Lord any personal prayer requests you have.

Let’s remember to pray not only for ourselves, but for the world around us as well.

Instead of ending your prayers “in Jesus name”, try using an expanded version of this phrase, like “I
am asking this, Lord, because your Son authorized me to do so and because I am certain it is what He
wants me to ask. Grant it, not because of any worth in me, but because Your Son has earned it.”

Prayer Requests:

• • • Continued opportunities to serve and lead teams visiting Greece.
    • Wisdom and direction for future ministry involvement.

Thanksgiving:

• • • Partnership with Praying Pelican Missions hosting short-term teams and leading biblical site visits.
    • Successful January trip following the footsteps of Paul.
    • Completion of planning and curriculum development for the Gateway Training Centre in Greece.
    • Opportunity to visit and encourage supporters in the USA and Canada.

Prayer Requests:

• • • Safety, wisdom, and boldness for mission school students on a three-week outreach to a Muslim region.
    • Open hearts and opportunities to share the Gospel.
    • Strength, diligence, and faith for their homeschooled children.
    • Financial provision for their family due to higher rent in the new apartment.
    • Continued support for their ministry and personal needs.

Thanksgiving:

• • • God’s faithfulness as they continue leading the mission school in St. Petersburg.
    • A safer new apartment for the family a er leaving an unsafe area.

Prayer Requests:

• • • Continued health and perseverance to fulfil their calling.
    • Students a ending the EMT discipleship/mission training — that they would experience God’s transforming power.
    • Smooth transition while moving to a smaller cottage and adjusting to new circumstances.
    • Rain and relief for the drought affecting George and the surrounding area.

Thanksgiving:

• • • The privilege of continuing to serve in God’s Kingdom while still having the health to do so.

Prayer Requests:

• • • Success and wisdom for their daughter during her medical licensing practical exam (28 March 2026).
    • God’s guidance regarding the possible purchase of 14 hectares of land for youth discipleship and agricultural sustainability.
    • Strength and encouragement to remain faithful to their vision for discipleship and missions.
    • Provision for a utility vehicle and passenger vehicle for ministry work.
    • Salva on and discipleship of young people — goal of 100 youths coming to Christ and two new churches planted.
    • God to raise 100 committed prayer partners for the ministry.
    • Provision for Lubuto’s university fees (star ng June 2026).
    • Health and strength for Brian and Barbara as they continue serving in ministry.

Thanksgiving:

• • • God’s daily provision, housing, and faithfulness to their family and ministry.
    • Sustaining grace while pioneering Kupalwa (Blessed) Youth Ministries.
    • Opportunity for Lubuto to travel to South Africa to seek financial support for university.
    • Four youths coming to Christ in the past 60 days.

Prayer Requests:

• • • Safety amid the ongoing violence in Mexico.
    • Protection for Marco, his family, and the facilitators and students of Veritas College.
    • Spiritual awakening in the nation of Mexico.
    • Growth and effectiveness of Veritas College in Mexico, Guatemala, and Cuba as people are trained to study and share the Bible.
    • More facilitators, churches, and pastors to partner with and support the ministry.

Thanksgiving:

• • • God’s protection and recovery after a recent difficult situation involving Marco.
    • Support and prayers from partnering churches and believers.

Prayer Requests:

• • • Pray for each child in our care for his or her health and well-being
    • Pray that each one would soon be able to enter a loving family
    • Pray for our staff and volunteers
    • Pray for provision for the work
    • Pray for each child by name: Brianna, Cheska, Clint, Cyrus, Dan, Dominic, Enoree, Faith, Felicity,
      Gloria, Isaiah, Ivy, Jackson, Jacob, Jane, Jerald, Kaylee, Keegan, Kent, Kirsten, Lewis, Mark,
      McCaleb, Mitchel, Morgan, Rachel, Rodney, Ryan, and Zelda

Prayer Requests:

• • • An end to the war and famine in Sudan, and for the Lord’s protection and encouragement for believers there.
    • Courage and perseverance for MBBs who face persecution and many other challenges.
    • Unity among church leaders and the safety of MBBs in Tunisia, Morocco.
    • Health, safety, courage, and resources for our facilitators, who are faithfully continuing the training under challenging circumstances.
    • Participants to recognize their responsibility to share the training and positively influence their local churches.
    • That the financial and spiritual needs of believers in this region will be met.
    • Courage and perseverance for MBBs who face persecution and many other challenges.
    • To appoint an operations manager who can help me in MENA

Thanksgiving:

• • • God’s work continuing in the MENA region despite challenges.
    • Morocco: Growth of home churches, six groups trained, new local facilitators leading groups.
    • Algeria: Safe 10-day training in Egypt for believers from six cities; lives spiritually renewed.
    • Cameroon: Rapid growth of training; 1543 modules delivered; new facilitator trained.
    • Egypt: New training opportunities with Muslim background believers, youth, and recovering addicts.
    • Syria: Facilitators continuing training; support for 10 pastors studying for Master’s degrees.

Please give thanks with us that:

• • • Strength and protection for pastors and Christian leaders facing false accusations from an Christian groups.
    • Wisdom and perseverance for believers as anti-conversion laws in several states restrict Gospel activities.
    • Encouragement for Christians affected by the Supreme Court ruling removing some social benefits for those who convert to Christianity.
    • Blessing and protection over the new Encouragement Centre established above their home — a safe place where pastors and leaders can gather to pray, study Scripture, and support one another.
    • Provision for clean drinking water systems (Aquaguard water purifiers) for village pastors who lack access to safe water.
    • God’s provision of resources to support these ministry needs.

Please pray for:

• • • Despite opposition and pressure, the Gospel continues to transform lives.
    • Opportunity to open the Encouragement Centre to strengthen pastors and ministry leaders.
    • Gratitude for faithful prayer partners, fellowship, and ongoing support for the ministry.

Prayer Requests:

• • • God’s grace, health, and strength for the ministry leaders and their families.
    • Blessing and encouragement for Peter and Caroline Selogeloa and Sipho and Emmeren a Ngqobe.
    • Rest and refreshment for Peter and Caroline, who have faithfully served for many years without taking leave.
    • Provision and success for the planned borehole at Peter’s home in Kopella, as many villages lack reliable water.
    • Strength and provision for the six congregations in southern Botswana, established over 26 years ago.
    • Financial provision for these churches as they face government rates and taxes despite limited income.
    • Wisdom and provision regarding vehicle maintenance for Peter Selogeloa, who travels difficult roads to serve the churches.

Thanksgiving:

• • • Gratitude for the six churches in southern Botswana that have continued to grow over the past 26 years.
    • Thankfulness for government-allocated land for the churches and for the buildings and fences erected with support from South African churches.
    • Encouragement from the positive response to God’s Word in Bible studies in Kopella, Gaannalaagte, and Pelindaba.
    • Appreciation for faithful prayer support and partnership in the ministry.

Prayer Requests:

• • • Pray that the Europe Conference will stir believers across Europe to arise and become disciple makers.
    • Pray for clear communication while connecting with missionaries in the field, FCE friends, supporters, volunteers, and disciples in training worldwide.
    • Ask God to stir a deeper desire for daily intercession for the nations, our country, and world events—both personally and among missionaries and supporters.
    • Pray for the DMT students in Namibia, many from rural areas, that they experience Jesus’ love and find hope in Him.
    • Pray for plans to start a DMT course in Australia in 2027, and for Jordan and Elizabeth as they initiate this venture—asking God to guide their decisions.

Thanksgiving:

• • • Praise God for helping complete the translation of the Discipleship-Missions course from English into Afrikaans, enabling Afrikaans-speaking students to be trained in their own language.
    • Thank the Lord for the Holy Spirit’s guidance in communica ons, preparing for the Europe Conference in May (“Europe Arise”).
    • Thank God for the opportunity to keep prayer supporters informed through the monthly prayer calendar.
    • Thank God for the opportunity to serve in Namibia (April–June) in the DMT discipleship training, teaching on vision and calling.