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May 2013

I sought the LORD, and He answered me . . .
But they who seek the LORD shall not be in want of any good thing
Psalm 34:4, 10

 
May 1 — GERMANY
• Pray for a growing missionary zeal among German-speaking Christians for their nations (Germany, Austria and Switzerland), and that they will increasingly use Derek’s material as “tools” for reaching out to others.
• Pray for an ongoing, abundant flow of funds for book production, reprints and support of DPM’s worldwide outreaches.

May 2 — NEW ZEALAND
Recently, the books You Matter to God and Life-Changing Spiritual Power, along with six proclamation cards for youth, were given to youth pastors of 100 churches. In addition, 300 more copies of the books were given to other youth leaders. All youth leaders were invited to order more free proclamation cards.
• Pray for these young people and leaders, along with many more young adults in New Zealand, to avail themselves of Derek’s materials.
• Pray that Derek’s teaching will have a great impact in their lives.

May 3 — INDIA
Directors, Elsie and Danny, will visit Sri Lanka from May 16 to 21. Their ministry will focus on the Colombo and Hatton areas where they hope to meet with pastors and leaders to introduce them to Derek’s teaching.
• Pray that many would have an interest in using Derek’s material in their ministries.
• Pray for the Lord to put Elsie and Danny in touch with the right people to distribute Derek’s teaching across the nation.

May 4 — AUSTRALIA
Indigenous outreach partners will visit a town in New South Wales this month. They plan to start a project to help the Aborigines there both physically and spiritually. They will distribute Derek’s books. Pray they will be well accepted and make the right connections, and for the project to have a successful beginning.

May 5 — MALAYSIA
• Pray for good health, strength, protection and provision for Liman and her husband, Sai Peng, as they continue to spread Derek’s teaching within the Christian community.
• Pray for new doors to open whereby they can promote the ministry and sell Derek’s books.

May 6 — NETHERLANDS
• A group of 20 churches ordered 5,000 proclamation cards. Pray for even further promotion of DPM’s material in traditional churches.
• Pray for an increase in designated giving so that even against the tide of a decreasing economy, finances can be invested by the Dutch constituency into DPM’s worldwide outreaches.

May 7 — GEORGIA
• Pray that good fruit would result from the recent visit of a DPM worker to this nation.
• Pray also for effective distribution of Russian and Georgian language resources.

May 8 — SOUTHERN AFRICA
• Pray for an increase in visitors to the website to purchase material or give donations.
• Pray for the radio stations to air Derek’s radio program at the right times to reach the most people. This is important as many of the contacts received are a result of hearing the broadcasts.

May 9 — ARMENIA
Derek’s radio broadcast in Armenian is having a great impact. Pray that through it, many will continue to be built up and encouraged in their faith.

May 10 — MYANMAR
• Pray for God’s protection and provision for Director Jacob and his wife, Sandar, as they equip the Body of Christ in Myanmar with Derek’s teaching.
• Pray that there would be an ever-increasing spiritual hunger among the millions of Buddhists in Myanmar to know Jesus as Savior.

May 11 — SWITZERLAND
Pray for favor with evangelical book shops and churches that will enable the Swiss team to distribute Derek’s material through these channels.

May 12 — ALBANIA
• Pray for the Lord to bring forth a new coordinator for the ongoing work of DPM in Albania.
• Pray for the Body of Christ in this nation—for more unity, and that it would meet the needs of the unchurched with love and do the works of Jesus through healings and miracles.

May 13 — CHINA
It is the goal of the China team to have printed by the end of July another 50,000 copies each of You Matter to God, God’s Word Heals, Secrets of a Prayer Warrior, Set Apart for God, The Promise of Provision, The Marriage Covenant, and God Is a Matchmaker.
• Pray that there are no delays and for the books to be safely distributed to those requesting them.
• One more printer inside China is needed. Pray for the Lord’s leading and provision.

May 14 — PAKISTAN
• Continue to pray for God’s protection for James, Elizabeth, their two sons and the book translators as conditions in Pakistan remain volatile.
• Pray for an increase in book sales, especially in Karachi and Lahore.

May 15 — ZIMBABWE
The first big shipment of books recently arrived in Harare, where there is great interest from churches, Bible schools and bookshops.
• Pray that there would be effective distribution throughout this spiritually needy nation.
• Pray that people’s lives would be changed by God’s powerful Word illuminated by His Holy Spirit.

May 16 — AZERBAIJAN
• Pray for opportunities to reach out to believers here, where there is such great need for Bible teaching resources.
• Pray that God’s Kingdom would grow, despite government opposition and attempts to control Christian activity through close monitoring.

May 17 — KUWAIT
• Pray that DPM workers here would be able to overcome spiritual opposition from many in Church leadership and continue to “reach the unreached and teach the untaught” as the Lord leads.
• Continue to pray that the Lord connects DPM’s workers to the right people who can help them employ the right technology and use innovative ways to reach many who are spiritually hungry.

May 18 — ETHIOPIA
• Pray for God’s hand to be upon the reprinting of They Shall Expel Demons in the Amharic and Tigrinya languages.
• Pray for this important teaching to have a powerful impact across this nation.

May 19 — UNITED KINGDOM
Pray for opportunities to connect with young leaders who desire to grow in their faith, and who can be equipped for ministry through Derek Prince resources.

May 20 — NETHERLANDS
• Pray for good response to the revised Dutch Self-Study Bible Course that includes five chapters on Israel.
• Pray for a good response to the Teaching Letter on the purpose of abundance, which went out in April—a prelude to the newly translated book, The Purpose of Provision, being released this month.

May 21 — CUBA
• Angel and Susan are working with youth in Havana City and giving away The Divine Exchange book. Pray for protection and the Lord’s anointing over them.
• Pray for the Lord’s provision of the right facility for a new DPM office in Havana City.

May 22 — ISRAEL
• Pray for wisdom for Israel’s leaders at this time, especially Prime Minister Netanyahu, as the nation faces continued threats from her neighbors, especially Iran.
• Pray for the team in Israel to walk in God’s wisdom, strength and protection.

May 23 — BRAZIL
• There is an increased hunger for Derek’s material in Brazil. Pray for the publishers there to produce Derek’s Portuguese books in a timely fashion and for increased exposure of Derek’s material to believers across this nation.
• Brazil appears to be of great importance in extending DPM–USA’s outreach in Latin America. Pray that the right steps will be taken at the right time to see a DPM outreach established there.

May 24 — FRANCE
• Continue to pray for new students to enroll in the Bible Correspondence Course and for already enrolled students who stopped the course to pick it up again and complete it.
• Continue to pray for new doors to open into groups and denominations not yet reached with Derek’s teaching, especially the charismatic segment of the Roman Catholic Church.

May 25 — CHINA
Audio devices containing the New Testament and Derek’s “Foundation Series” teachings have been very well received, especially by older folks and those unable to read. In rural China, some whose literacy level is low need audio rather than written materials to help them understand God’s Word. Pray that more devices can be supplied for those who request them.

May 26 — UNITED STATES
More contacts are being made with those who have a desire to reach college-age young people. Pray for clarity on the right people to be involved so that steps can be taken to move forward.

May 27 — NORWAY
• The leaders of DPM in Norway are providing Derek’s materials for those they come into contact with as they travel. Pray for many to be built up in Christ through the teaching they receive.
• Pray for upcoming elections in Norway—that more Christians will come into leadership positions.

May 28 — SERBIA
• Pray for good sales of the new book, The Power of Proclamation, and that it will make a huge impact in the lives of Serbian believers.
• Pray for protection, good health and strength for our Serbian translator as she starts working on Life-Changing Spiritual Power.

May 29 — POLAND
• Pray for increased distribution of Derek’s materials through Polish bookstores and online shopping.
• Pray for wisdom to reestablish old relationships, as well as build new relationships, with local churches in Poland.

May 30 — SLOVAKIA
• Pray for more local churches to receive Derek’s Teaching Letters and for the hearts of Slovak Christian business people to be open to contribute to this project.
• Pray for protection, good health and favor as the team here reaches out to the Body of Christ with Derek’s Bible teaching.

May 31 — SOUTHERN AFRICA
• Pray for guidance for Isabel, the Director, as she makes plans to meet with supporters and friends in Johannesburg, along with various bookshops that could promote the ministry by selling Derek’s material.
• Pray for the Lord’s wisdom and favor upon Isabel as she makes these upcoming visits.

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June 2013

The eyes of the LORD are toward the righteous and His ears are open to their cry.
The righteous cry, and the LORD hears and delivers them out of all their troubles.
Psalm 34:15, 17

June 1 — GERMANY
• Pray for godly wisdom and revelation regarding various mailings and other methods of communi-cation so as to keep in step with what God is doing in Germany at this time.
• Pray for the right opportunities to present Bible teaching conferences in all parts of Germany and beyond in order to introduce new people to Derek’s teaching material and the ministry of DPM–Germany and around the world.

June 2 — PERU/BOLIVIA
• Continue to pray for God’s guidance in reaching out to the Quechua people.
• Pray that the Lord would bring forth the right person to translate Derek’s radio messages and voice them in the Quechuan language.

June 3 — NETHERLANDS
• Pray for wisdom in the development of more Internet courses now that the first one (Husbands and Fathers) has been completed.
• Pray for success of the new DPM Proclamation App so that this tool will enable people to proclaim God’s Word in many areas of their lives and ministry.

June 4 — PAPUA NEW GUINEA
• There was very good response to the recent outreach mailing for Papua New Guinea sent out by the Australia office, especially for setting up small libraries in remote areas. Pray that this project will move forward and for trusted co-workers to help with this venture.
• Pray for the necessary transport and finances needed for the distribution of Derek’s teaching around this nation, especially in remote areas.

June 5 — INDIA
• Pray for God’s protection, good health and wisdom for Directors Elsie and Danny, the Board of Trustees and all staff.
• Pray for the team to walk in God’s provision and favor as they reach out with Derek’s teaching.

June 6 — FRANCE
• Continue to pray for a mighty move of God in France, which this country hasn’t seen in centuries.
• Pray for open doors into large, notable conferences where book tables can be set up and Derek’s teaching can be distributed.

June 7 — SOUTHERN AFRICA
• Pray for wisdom to know which cities to target for extending the impact of the ministry—through a Power Point presentation, viewing of a DVD teaching, and a display table with books, CDs and DVDs.
• Pray for many more leaders in Africa to be reached with Derek’s vital teaching in these end times.

June 8 — CUBA
• Pray that the printing press (which recently broke but was repaired) and other equipment will continue working properly. (Parts needed for repairs are very difficult to get and delays could greatly hinder the work.)
• Pray for Adalberto and his team as they finalize plans for conferences and seminars where his team will teach, minister and share Derek’s material.

June 9 — EGYPT
• Pray for the protection of DPM workers in Egypt—that the Lord would keep them and their families safe as they live and work in this volatile country.
• Pray for them to walk in wisdom and discernment in all they do to share Derek’s teaching and bring encouragement to those they meet.

June 10 — NEPAL
Many books titles are out of print. Pray for abundant provision for reprinting and for good workers to be involved to accomplish this task.

June 11 — SLOVAKIA
Pray for a life-changing, faith-building impact upon lives through the 13,000 Teaching Letters that have been distributed.

June 12 — CROATIA
• Pray for God’s protection over the team in Croatia as they tirelessly work on new printing projects.
• Pray for new open doors into Christian bookstores in Croatia.
• Pray for good health, wisdom and strength for the translator so that her work is not hindered.

June 13 — NORWAY
Evangelists Svein Nordvik, Jørn Strand, and Else Anfindsen preach the gospel in Norway, and Else preaches among the Norwegian tribal group, Lapp, in the northern part of the nation. DPM director, Sverre, has personal connections with all of them, and they promote Derek’s teaching and have materials available when they minister. Pray for favor and success as they evangelize and also spread Derek’s teaching across the country.

June 14 — CANADA
• Pray for God’s wisdom for the board and staff as they determine the future direction for the work of DPM in Canada.
• Pray for fruitful new contacts for distributing Derek’s teaching material.
• Pray for an increase in contributions to help the work move forward.

June 15 — CHINA
China’s new leadership formally assumed power in March. There are rumors of a new clamp-down on China’s churches. Yet, at the same time, others speak of increased freedom for house churches. Pray that the policies of the new leadership over their ten-year period of power will help the church and not hinder it as believers seek to reach and teach China’s millions.

June 16 — SWITZERLAND
Pray for ongoing provision for the printing of Derek’s books for local distribution, including German books for the German-speaking part of Switzerland.

June 17 — SLOVENIA
• Pray for the Director, Matej, to have strength and wisdom as he translates the book, Life-Changing Spiritual Power.
• Pray for an increase in sales and new open doors for extending Derek’s teaching across Slovenia.

June 18 — LATIN AMERICA
• Pray for those involved in the ongoing production of the new 15-minute Spanish radio program.
• Pray that the Spanish website will reach many across Latin America with Derek’s Spanish material.

June 19 — PAKISTAN
Pray for God’s protection over the storage area, book stock and offices, and especially for those translating six of Derek’s books into the Pushto, Dari, Sindhi and Baluchi languages.

June 20 — INDIA
Pray for the pastors and leaders who attend the five DPM pastor training schools one day a month—that God’s Word and purpose for their lives would be revealed clearly to them.

June 21 — ISRAEL
Pray for Derek’s teaching materials to continue making an impact among believers here and that those seeking truth will be reached through the Internet, including DPM’s Hebrew website, www.dpi.co.il.

June 22 — INDONESIA
• Pray that book sales would increase significantly this year.
• Pray that more believers in Indonesia who are being reached will financially support the ministry.

June 23 — RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Pray for guidance and protection over Paul and his co-workers across this large region as they continue to produce and distribute Derek’s teaching materials.

June 24 — SOLOMON ISLANDS
• Pray for good health and strength for Tele, the Director, as she carries many responsibilities for her own business as well as extending the network of distribution for DPM.
• Pray that many would be blessed by Derek’s daily nationwide radio broadcasts.
• Pray for an increase in book sales so that the impact would expand across these islands.

June 25 — NETHERLANDS
Ivar, the Holland office director, regularly conducts marriage seminars and teaching sessions for youth on relationships, marriage and sex. Pray that his teaching and ministry will continue to have an impact upon many marriage relationships and also the lives of young people.

June 26 — SERBIA
Pray for Miro Fic and Miro Cobrda as they start to minister in local churches on the theme of spiritual gifts and as they continue to distribute the book, Gifts of the Holy Spirit.

June 27 — SOUTHERN AFRICA
• Pray for the Holy Spirit’s anointing on all the translation, proofreading, editing, desktop publishing work and printing that is in progress.
• Pray for good health, strength, wisdom, protection and provision for all staff and board members. The enemy does not like Derek’s teaching going out in so many languages across Africa, and sometimes the battle is intense for the team.

June 28 — UNITED STATES
Pray that the new technology that is being used to reach people with Derek’s teaching (Facebook, Twitter, and a new DPM app), would have an increasing impact, especially upon the younger generation.

June 29 — EASTERN EUROPE
Brano spends a great deal of time traveling and working with the various DPM offices in Eastern Europe. Pray for protection, strength, and wisdom in all that he does to extend Derek’s teaching to those who desperately need it.

June 30 — FRANCE
• Pray for good health and refreshing for the small, yet busy, team in France.
• Pray for encouragement and grace for Catherine, who has a key role in the ministry with responsibility for the Bible Correspondence Course and the bookkeeping.