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Daily Prayer CalenDar november 2015 to january 2016
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KEEP ON ASKING, AND YOU WILL RECEIVE WHAT YOU ASK FOR
KEEP ON KNOCKING, AND THE DOOR WILL BE OPENED TO YOU
KEEP ON SEEKING AND YOU WILL FIND
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Week of OctOber 4 - 10
Verse for the week:
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
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 local churches and believers.
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.
1. Canada2. United States3. Mexico
4. Guatemala5. Belize 6. Honduras
chapters in Manitoba &
Saskatchewan:SelkirkWinkler
Winnipeg NorthWinnipeg South
Battleford
crystal Kuepfer *executive Assistant
Peter Marshall *President
MolDoVaPopulation:3.4 millionlanguages: Romanian
Unique Fact:Gained independence in 1991
laurie ellis*Ministries
Administrator
carl Santos*VP of
Programs
* Asterisk beside job titles indicates Head Office staff members
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Jonathan Bosman*Church Partnership
Administrator
Verse for the week:
"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
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.
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.
7. el Salvador8. Nicaragua9. Costa Rica
10. Panama 11. Bahamas12. Cuba
chapters in Saskatchewan:
kindersleyLaniganLaronge
Meadow LakeMelfort-Tisdale
Week of OctOber 11 - 17
nicaraGUaPopulation: 6.2 million
languages:Spanish
Unique Fact: Home to 700 species of birds
ashley Bonnell *SendMe Manager
Wayne chard*Rf
Newfoundland & Labrador
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Week of OctOber 18 - 24
Verse for the week:
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
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.
13. Jamaica14. Haiti15. Dominican Republic
16. Saint kitts & Nevis17. Antigua & Barbuda18. Dominica
chapters in Saskatchewan:
Nipawinoutlook
Prince AlbertRosetown
Saskatchewan Valley
John Pathma nathan
*Rf ontario
Michael Pasloski
*Rf Sk/MB/NW oN
casey Bjorndal
*Rf BC/AB/Yukon
alain thibault*Rf
Quebec
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 local churches to reach out to their own communities with the gospel.
VietnaMPopulation:92 millionlanguages: Vietnamese, frenchUnique Fact:94% literacy rate
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Verse for the week:
Seek the kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. Matthew 6:33 nlt
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.
As kids are dressing up in costumes and coming door-to- door 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.
19. Saint Lucia 20. Saint Vincent & the Grenadines
21. Barbados22. Grenada23. Trinidad & Tobago
chapters in Saskatchewan:Saskatoon east
Saskatoon NorthSaskatoon West
WadenaWilkie-Unity
Week of OctOber 25 - 31
cHinaPopulation:8.3 millionlanguages: Hebrew, ArabicUnique Fact: Inventor of paper, compassand printing
Kevin cawthra
*VP of finance & Business
Scott Smart
*Warehouse Manager
Heather anderson
*Donor Services
connie Martin *Acounting &
Donor Services
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Week of NOvember 1 - 7
Verse for the week:
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
24. Venezuela25. Colombia
26. ecuador27. Guyana
chapters in Saskatchewan:
estevanLeader-Maple Creek
MelvilleMoose Jaw
Moose Mountain
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.
Shirley ostyn*Customer Service
& Warehouse Associate
Gerda robinson *Accounts Payable
& Receivable
Pat arts *Membership
Secretary
PaKiStan Population:182.1 million
languages: Urdu, Punjabi & englishUnique Fact: 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.
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Verse for the week:
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
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 2018.
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.
28. Suriname 29. Brazil
30. Peru31. Bolivia
chapters in Saskatchewan:Qu'appelle Valley
ReginaShaunavon
Swift CurrentWeyburn
Week of NOvember 8 - 14
rUSSiaPopulation:143.5 millionlanguages:Russian, Tatar & Ukrainian Unique Fact: World's longest railway
Marcie Kuepfer*Chapter
funds Clerk
ruth remers *Web/
IT Support
Kelvin Warkentin*Creative Director
Maria aguirre*Donor Services
& Reception
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.
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Week of NOvember 15 - 21
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.
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.
Verse for the week:
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
32. Paraguay33. Uruguay
34. Argentina35. Chile
chapters in Saskatchewan &
ontario:WoodrowYorktonDryden
fort franceskenora
etHioPiaPopulation:94.1 billionlanguages: Oromiffa, SomaliaUnique Fact: A 13-month calendar
teni Fatogun*Graphic Designer
Giorgio Gori *VP of
Development
Maria trace *Writer, online
Communications
Marilyn Meyers*Writer,
Communications Assistant
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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.
Verse for the week:
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
36. Australia37. New Zealand
38. Palau 39. Papua New Guinea
chapters in ontario:Rainy RiverRed Lake
Thunder BayAjax
Almaguin Highlands
Week of NOvember 22 - 28
Gord Balfour *Senior
Administrative Officer
Gaston Jolicoeur
*Global Development Officer
Joanne cornish *Development Coordinator
Shelby Standring
*Development Projects Mgr.
KenyaPopulation:44.3 million
languages:english, kiswahili
Unique Fact: 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.
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Week of NOvember 29 - december 5
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.
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.
Verse for the week:
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
40. Micronesia41. Solomon Islands
42. Nauru 43. Marshall Islands
chapters in ontario:Barrie
Cobourg-Port HopeHuntsville
kawartha HaliburtonMidland-Huronia
UKrainePopulation:44.6 millionlanguages: Ukrainian, Russian
Unique Fact: Shares land borders with 7 countries
Greg olson*Global
Development Officer
Paul Mercer*Global
Development
Steve rowe*Ministry
Ambassador
Bethany Padusenko
*Database Analyst
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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 local churches we partnered with.
Verse for the week:
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
44. Vanuatu45. fiji
46. Tonga47. Samoa
chapters in ontario:Muskoka
NewmarketNorth Durham
orilliaoshawa
Week of december 6 - 12
coloMBiaPopulation:48.3 millionlanguages: Spanish, Amerindian
Unique Fact:World's leading source of emeralds
DeWayne FlissBoard Chair
Garnet Wheaton Vice Board Chair
rhonda Davison*Global
Development Officer
for the lonely prisoners from coast to coast, pray they will read the Redemption Scripture magazines placed in their in-stitutions by caring Gideon members. Ask God to show these men and women His plan of grace, forgiveness and redemp-tion in His Word so they can come to saving faith in Jesus.
Greg olson*Global
Development Officer
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Week of december 13 - 19
Pray for GCP churches across Canada that are hosting Christmas outreach events in their community. Pray that be-lievers 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.
Verse for the week:
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
48. Tuvalu 49. kiribati
50. east Timor51. Indonesia
chapters in ontario:Parry Sound
PeterboroughBlue MountainCentre Grey
Centre Wellington
Glen Forester BC & Yukon Area Director
Sharon Braun National Chaplain
ron Magee Treasurer
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.
inDiaPopulation:1.2 billionlanguages: Hindi, Bengali & english
Unique Fact:National symbol is the Bengal Tiger
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Week of december 20 - 26
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.
Verse for the week:
"My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the Lord. “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. Isaiah 55:8 nlt
52. Malaysia53. Singapore
54. Philippines55. Cambodia
MalaWiPopulation:16.7 millionlanguages: english, Chichew
Unique Fact: Life expectancy only 55 years
John armstrong Saskatchewan Area Director
Don ricci MB, NW ontario &
Nunavut Area Director
Horst Depner Alberta
Area Director
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.
chapters in ontario:Dufferin-Simcoe
elmiraGuelphHalton
Hanover
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58. Laos56. Vietnam57. Thailand
Week of december 27 - jaNuary 2
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.
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, col-laborate with ministry partners—and most of all, share God’s Word with the world!
Verse for the week:
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 RiverListowel
orangevilleowen Sound
BraZilPopulation:200.4 millionlanguages: Portuguese
Unique Fact: More than 4,000 airports
roland andrews Newfoundland & Labrador
Area Director
Vernon Blois Maritimes
Area Director
Ken Blythontario
Area Director
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