Missions

Pray for our Missionaries

Zhenya Chekushkin
  • Praise:
    • For what God is doing in CC Churches in Ukraine in spite of the war.
  • Prayer requests:
    • Calvary Chapel Kyiv (Central) 
      • Pray for a just peace in Ukraine
      • For protection during the air raids
      • For boldness and wisdom in preaching the Gospel during the war
    • Calvary Chapel Nizhyn
      • Pray for strength and protection for the church community.
      • Pray for safety for Pastor Vadim and others, as a recent missile attack occurred near the church and his apartment.
    • The Poruch (Nearby) church and the Yarmil family
      • The fellowship has joined another church community while Illya serves in the military.
      • Pray for Rebecca as she stays in regular communication with Illya.
      • Both Illya and Rebecca need ongoing prayer support.
      • Pray especially for Illya’s protection during his military service.
      • Illya recently suffered a concussion—pray for his full healing and recovery
    • Calvary Chapel Ternopil
      • For the continued strengthening and growth of our ministry team
      • For more to be actively involved in discipleship
      • Against the attacks of the (spiritual) enemy, especially on the leadership

Lindsey Cuen
  • Praise:
    • The camp was full to capacity and we had many servants come
    • CC Eger is 20 years old this year
  • Prayer:
    • For God to continue to work in the kids hearts from camp
    • For Réka as she plans to go to uni in Budapest and needs to find accommodations
Curt Fuller
Praises
  • Another year’s residence permit success!
  • Soooo close to the finish line on the house (maybe before the Americans arrive)
  • Acceptance into the CELTA teaching program in August (there was an interview!)
  • Strong mid-week home fellowship, and board game nights over the summer!
  • Teaching once a month in the church

Prayers
  • Teaching once a month in church 
  • For growth and discipleship in all the Golgota churches in Hungary
  • For the mid-week fellowship, that it bless people and deepen connections
  • The upcoming teaching certification class in August
  • Learning Hungarian (Permanent prayer!)
George and Sharon Markey
Praise:
  • Your prayers and support made it possible for 120 Ukrainian refugees (including ministry team members and their families from across Europe) to experience five powerful days of worship, community, laughter, tears, and the life-changing love of Jesus. 
  • Three women were baptized.
  • Our two sons, Andrew and James, were also baptized.
Prayers:
  •  For those recently baptized to grow strong in faith
  • For those hesitating due to religious tradition or fear
  • For men like Tomas to keep moving toward Jesus
  • For refugee families grieving the loss of homes, loved ones, and normalcy

Ben Morrison
  • Pray for God's justice against the terrorism of the Kremlin and that He would quickly crush down the evil bringing destruction to Ukraine. Pray for God to do a miracle and open their eyes to the horrors they are committing and repent. 
  • Pray for Tolya and his family as he continues to pastor CC Svitlovodsk, for much grace, patience and unity of vision. 
  • For our family and this season of change. Pray specifically for God's guidance for Lena as her roles change and Abby for continuing education. 
  • For the Lord to show mercy to Ukraine. Pray against the deception of some who are ready to turn a blind eye to Ukraine's suffering and hand Putin a victory, and that those who name the name of Christ would stand for justice. 
  • For health and strength for our family. We are feeling the tiredness and effects of stress and trauma of war.
Isaac and Emma Nelson
Prayer Requests
•              A world at war: As I regularly connect with staff around the globe, I’m reminded of the instability so many face—conflict in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and in places on the news and others that are often overlooked.
Please pray for peace, and for the believers in these regions that the Lord would give them strength to allow them to be light in the darkness.
•              World Cup Ministry Vision: We’re working toward partnering with national ministries in 100 countries to use the World Cup to boldly proclaim the Gospel and grow the ministries in those places. Pray for favor, open doors, and spiritual fruit as planning continues.
Indonesia: Pray for the AIA Indonesia team and their efforts to train and multiply leaders. Pray for protection, boldness, and sustained momentum.
James and Abigail Payne
  • For these dancers who daily live under an immense amount of pressure an uncertainty. 
  • For our director and staff that they would seek the good of the dancers and turn to the Lord for wisdom in how to lead this company. 
  • For us, how to serve and minister to these artists as best as we can.
  • For financially, we are very much looking for support to go to the Crescendo Summer Institute. 
Dan and Andrea Ryder
  • Pray for our son David, to walk with the Lord and make decisions that honor Him.
  • Cami is our youngest daughter, who has big missionary dreams for her future…and Cru has asked her for some much-needed leadership of close to thirty young missionaries who will go to South Africa for a month this July.  You might know that 95 percent of all career missionaries have one thing in common in their backgrounds…they went on short-term projects as young people.  Andrea and I are thrilled at the choices Cami is making and we hope you’ll pray for her.
  • From Cami:
    • Last summer, I got the opportunity to complete a summer internship with MK2MK, the ministry at Cru that works to support missionary kids and their families. It was an incredible experience. God taught me so much about myself and the importance of my testimony, as well as the importance of community and serving others with our talents. I've been invited to serve with MK2MK on this year's summer mission trip, from July 4th to the 31st. To make this possible, I need to develop a Ministry Partner Team. This is a group made up of people like you who would like to join me in this journey by praying and giving financially. My total need is roughly $6900, due by June 7th. I’d like to ask for prayer during this time. Please pray that God prepares me in these months before I go. Thank you for taking the time to read this, and thank you for being a part of my life.” Would you pray and think about helping our wonderful daughter go on her missions’ trip? The
      link is at the bottom of this letter, time is somewhat short, your gift to Cru is tax deductible, and Andrea
      and I would be deeply grateful. Please let us know!
      • Here’s where you can support Cami’s project (we’ll send your gift to her Cru account)
      • https://give.cru.org/0254931
      • Want to send your gift over the phone? 1-888-278-7233 option 1, option 1