MALI MISSION MARCH09: Begins today — PLEASE PRAY

Keith Arnett departed for Mali at noon today, March 18, via Dakar, Senegal.  He and his French-speaking-only driver (!) will be joined tomorrow by Penny Warner, a missionary specializing in Yalunkan literacy materials, along with Pastor Barry, two IMB ‘Journeygirls’, and a translator.  Greg Pruett, of Pioneer Bible Translators, who has been translating the Bible into Yalunkan, was unable to travel with Keith as planned due to the sudden death of his sister.  Please keep Greg and his family in your prayers, as well.

Ø Pray that the Holy Spirit will move mightily in Village F.  It is the largest Yalunka village in that area, and so far few there have stepped out to say, “Yes, I’ll follow the Jesus road.”  Pray specifically for the two Chiefs (one of whom made a decision to walk on the Jesus Road last June), for the women in that village, and for teenage youth.

Ø Pray that the believers in Village X will make a new level of commitment to their walk of faith, and that the Church might begin emerging among them.

Ø Pray for the Church in Village Y, that the Holy Spirit will demonstrate His power and empower them as He brings forth leadership from among them.

Ø Pray for Village K.  There 33 new believers are awaiting baptism.  Pray that this demonstration of new life in Christ will stir everyone in the area to seek Him who has power over death and the grave.

Ø Pray for all those in the mining camp near Village F.  The camp manager, while friendly, has been reluctant to engage in a discussion about faith in Christ.

Ø Pray for no difficulties in reaching the Yalunka villages during the days of ground travel.

Ø Pray that nothing would hinder the group in Village F who has been asking to hear the gospel from hearing and responding in faith.

Ø Pray for wisdom for the team as they seek ways to deepen the Yalunka people’s ability to hear, read, and understand God’s word in their own language.