Retirees Don and Alene Dix praise the Lord for their good health and special times with their extended family.  They were disappointed last fall when a church missions trip they were scheduled to lead to Angola fell through due to problems obtaining visas.  They are praising God for His perfect timing though, as they were able to obtain two year multiple entry visas.  Pray for their team of six from the Moody Church from March 29 to April 10, as they minister in two different locations through Bible teaching, medical work, and children’s ministry. 

As you celebrate Easter this weekend, remember to pray for staff and students at Rift Valley Academy who are finishing up their second term.  Pray for safety for students who are traveling to their homes throughout Africa and for refreshment for staff.  Pray for Kate Davis serving as travel coordinator this year as she makes arrangements for student travel.

Pray for AIM Europe’s “African Connections in Europe” (ACE) program which is seeking to minister to African immigrants.  Bill Rettie, with his wife Rosemary, is coordinating the ACE ministry.  Pray for Bill and the others on the ACE team who are networking with churches working with Africans, seeking to strengthen existing links with African churches, and reaching out to African students through the “Philip Project” in London.

Mary Bennett, a “finisher” from the UK, is happy to be using her expertise as an educator to teach math and research skills at Rundu College of Education in Namibia.  She is praising God for the opportunity to lead a group of Ndama women in a study of God’s Word, as she prepares them to teach their own Bible study groups.  Pray with Mary for people from the Evangelical Bible Church who would be committed to teaching Sunday School programs in their churches.

AIM Europe’s new mobilizer for Ireland, Judith Dunn, has been through many changes this past year including starting her new role with the mission.  Today she will also be changing her name as she marries her fiance’, Jason Boyd.  Pray for Judith and Jason as they start the adventure of married life together.  Continue to pray for her as she visits churches and universities in Ireland and encourages short termers serving in AIM Europe’s Synergy program.

K is a veteran AIM worker who has recently transferred to our Northern Region.  She is praising God for helping her to settle into her new apartment and work through the period of culture shock.  Please pray with K as she concentrates on language learning.  Ask God to provide all that she needs for setting up her house and for language school.

Robert and Karis Koehn recently invited fellow missionaries, Afonsil and Dalva Flores to Lamego, Mozambique, to conduct, of all things, a Manioc Seminar. The nationals thought the starchy root was only a once-a-year breakfast meal. The Flores delighted the attendees by showing how it could be grown year around and also showed how it could be prepared for many delicious dishes, even cakes and cookies.  The students even learned to make  a manioc/coconut cake and presented it to the Koehn’s for their 16th Wedding anniversary. Pray that such helpful and creative ideas will reach out to the unchurched.