April Partner Update

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We believe that prayer has the power to bring about change, and as we continue the work of George Müller, we are continually reminded that 'God is faithful still and hears prayers still.' Thank you so much for your continued prayer support for us and our partners. By praying through the Partner Update, you are actively supporting the work of those sharing the Gospel and caring for the vulnerable around the world.

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live.”

John 11:25

1st - 2nd April: Müllers Bristol, UK

  • Müllers seeks to honour God, following in the footsteps of George Müller, by strengthening the Church to meet the needs of the vulnerable. We do this by freeing children from poverty, focusing people on Jesus, and fuelling leaders for mission and evangelism.

  • At the end of March, we hosted our fourth annual Y&C Conference. This was an amazing time where we saw over 100 individuals who work with under 18s across the Bristol region come together to be resourced, equipped, and strengthened in their work. Last month we also hosted the first of three Taster Days where people were invited to find out more about our free theology courses. If you would like to find out more about our theology courses, please visit mullers.org/theology.

    • Our theology team as they develop our new free digital course, the Engaging Theology Course.

    • Those who came to the Y&C Conference, to continue to be inspired by what they heard and that it would see their ministries strengthened and more under 18s in Bristol come to know the Lord.

3rd - 6th April: Easter Weekend

  • As we remember the death of Jesus Christ, join us in praying for our Global Partners who are in countries that mean they are at risk of harm, or even death, because of their faith.

    As the disciples mourned Jesus, join us in praying for our Global Partners who are in places of conflict and face grief, fear and mourning daily. As Jesus taught in the Beatitudes, may they be blessed and comforted by God today.

    As we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, please pray with us for our partners who share the Gospel in the far reaches of the world. Join us in specifically praying for our partners who share the Gospel with children and young people in poverty, may God give them opportunities to be Christ’s ambassadors as they go about their ministry. May the young people our partners support be met with the Father’s mighty love, grace and freedom today.

7th - 10th April: House of Grace, Thailand

  • House of Grace cares for orphans who have lost their parents to AIDS and supports children affected by HIV. They provide accommodation, material and spiritual support and training support to help these vulnerable children and young people to access sustainable livelihoods and a better quality of life.

  • The team at House of Grace have been supporting several young people facing health challenges and transitions. One child, T, continues to undergo medical investigations for recurring blackouts; living with HIV and muscle weakness makes this especially difficult. Another young person, B, is currently seeking a job in her field of Microbiology after completing her studies. The team at House of Grace are looking into a potential tilapia fish farming project that could provide both food for the children and income for the home. They will be visiting a nearby university this month to seek advice, as the project would require significant investment and discernment.

    • T’s health, protection, and the doctors seeking answers.

    • B as she looks for work in her field of study.

    • Wisdom and guidance for the possible tilapia fish farming project.

11th - 14th April: Simon & Ruth Potinu, Papua New Guinea

  • Simon and Ruth live and work in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Their main goal is to help empower lives with a special focus on reaching the most vulnerable, particularly widows and their children, orphans, and the elderly. They do this by providing skills training for the widows, walking alongside people by creating an encouraging community and preaching in partnership with local churches and organisations.

  • The new building for the John Pa Memorial Library and computer lab has now been completed, and the final stage involves constructing shelves and desks so the library can reopen, and donated computers can be made available to the community. The vision for the library remains to provide children in the village with access to educational resources they would otherwise lack.

    Over recent months, Simon and Ruth have spent some time with and offered support for two boys whose father passed away last year. In addition, two widows in Port Moresby have received grants to begin small businesses - one raising chickens and the other preparing to open a trade store - creating new opportunities for stability and provision for their families.

    • The Widows Encouraging Widows Fellowship programme to come together well, and for the monthly teachings and workshops to be empowering.

    • Simon’s trip to Mount Hagen, and for the smooth completion and reopening of the Library and computer lab.

    • The widows beginning new business ventures, that their efforts would be blessed and fruitful.

15th - 18th April: Charlotte Bowden, UK

  • Charlotte Bowden, YWAM Charlotte works with The Bible department of Youth With A Mission/University of the Nations in Nuneaton, UK. She leads the Online Greek and Hebrew Schools, teaches the Bible and offers spiritual direction.

  • Charlotte is currently preparing to teach on “Rest and where to engage and disengage” at the YWAM European Bible Circle gathering in Switzerland in May and will also be teaching the book of Esther in the nine month Bible School in June.

    Alongside this, she is developing a new three month school for the University of the Nations based on the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises, and has joined the “Light on the Bible” team, which offers Bible teaching days to churches.

    • Those receiving spiritual direction, to grow in God’s love.

    • Wisdom as Charlotte prepares to teach in Switzerland and in the Bible School.

    • The creation of the new three month Ignatian based school.

    • Her involvement with the “Light on the Bible” teaching team.

    • A smooth sale of her house and clarity for future housing decisions.

19th - 22th April: Gilbert Rwanyange, Rwanda

  • Gilbert is an evangelist with Open Air Campaigners Rwanda. His work involves training university students and church youth in evangelism as well as leading volunteer students and young people in outreach to street children, widows and single mothers. This includes running a Bible Kids club to support the Church in teaching faithfully and effectively the word of God to children.

  • Gilbert and his team have had opportunities to reach the Turkana people in Northern Kenya, travelling into remote wilderness areas where many families live with very limited resources. Cultural practices such as polygamy and early dowry arrangements for young girls remain deeply rooted, yet the availability of the Bible in the Turkana language continues to open doors for the Gospel to be shared with them.

    Through the Christ Love in Colours project, disadvantaged children can hear Scripture and receive support in their education. The children have received new school materials this term, but prayers continue for school fees and uniforms for next term.

    • The ministry’s agricultural initiative to establish a kitchen garden for widows in Maranyundo, and for the provision of all needed materials.

    • God’s provision as the team explores involvement in Early Childhood Development programmes.

    • Support for primary students from vulnerable backgrounds, especially for the provision of uniforms and essential school materials.

23rd - 26th April: Bunna Yin, Cambodia

  • Bunna Yin works to link together churches in Cambodia to a network for mission, so that people can be transformed through Christ. Bunna leads House of Smile which works to meet the basic needs of the rural poor and provides their children with a good quality Christian education.

  • House of Smile are giving thanks for God’s provision, as the land for their future school and church has now been purchased and officially belongs to the ministry. Plans are underway to build both the church building and the school on the newly purchased land. Although the financial needs are significant, the team continues to trust God’s provision and remain confident that nothing is impossible for Him.

    Bunna and his team are also leading a new church plant in Phnom Penh called Church of Restoration, now four months old, they are grateful for the people God is bringing to grow together in faith.

    • God’s leading and continued guidance for the Church of Restoration.

    • Provision for ministry needs, including equipping churches and supporting education initiatives.

    • Funding for the church building and school construction on the new land.

27th - 30th April: Kuntla Satyanarayana, India

  • Kuntla ministered and provided financial support to orphans and widows, he also shared the Gospel through preaching and teaching in small villages.

  • At the end of February one of our Global Partners, Kuntla Satyanarayana sadly passed away. Kuntla had been a Global Partner for over 20 years, and his life was a testimony to servant leadership, grounded in humility, courage, and deep compassion. His love for leprosy patients, their children, and children affected with HIV was especially evident. He did not merely preach about Christ’s love - he demonstrated it through sacrificial services and personal care for the most marginalised and forgotten. His legacy continues in the lives he touched, the leaders he raised, and the gospel-centred values he upheld.

    • Kuntla’s son David, daughter Caroline and their families as they continue to grieve. May the Lord’s comfort and blessing be with them.

    • Our Global Partners, Bethesda Leprosy Hospital, Hebron Girls’ Hostel, Holland Wharf Girls’ Hostel and Living Waters Radio Ministry who were supported by Kuntla. Pray that the Lord would be close to them in their grief and continue to bless their ongoing work with disadvantaged children.

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