August 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.

‘Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.’

Matthew 5:6

1st - 4th August: 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.

  • Last month we held a commissioning service to say goodbye to celebrate the graduating theology students. We even had the pleasure of welcoming two of our online students, one of whom had travelled all the way from South Africa. Our theology team has been busy with preparations for a brand-new digital theology course, launching this October. The Engaging Theology Course will cover modules ranging from Friendship to Revelation and the Machine . This course gives students the option to study whenever and wherever suits them, with the option to also study towards an accreditation.

    • Our theology team, as they work on and prepare content for the new Engaging Theology Course.

5th - 8th August: Jubilee Society, Mongolia

  • Jubilee Society reaches out to the most vulnerable through homework clubs, youth clubs, seniors’ fellowships, and summer camps. Jubilee serves over 1,000 people aged from 3 to 80. They also run a playroom at the leukaemia mother and child hospital, providing full-time staff, toys, books, furniture and maintenance at the hospital.

  • At the end of May, the school year came to an end. Jubilee put on training for parents on the topic of “Family is a Team” and throughout July, they took children to summer camps. Although the weather was cooler and wetter than they’d hoped, they still managed to play lots of games and go on walks up to the nearby hills and rivers. Jubilee also had the opportunity to share the story of the Good Samaritan with over 20 children and invite them to come along to the local church. At the end of July, Jubilee took more than 40 teenagers to a Bible summer camp, where they enjoyed times of discipleship in small groups, heard sermons, and were led through Bible studies.

    • The children who were invited to the local church and their families to be receptive to a relationship with Jesus

    • The young people who attended the Bible camp at the end of July to have a deepened and strengthened faith.

9th - 12th August: Five Talents, International

  • Five Talents partners with Christian organisations across Africa with the mission to transform lives through social and economic empowerment.

  • Josephine, the new Programme Manager in Burundi has hit the ground running. Across the nine dioceses she works with, 250 new Literacy and Parenting Groups have been formed with 5,561 members. In neighbouring DRC, Five Talents’ partners continue to serve their communities through literacy and savings group activities, alongside the dissemination of public health and hygiene guidance to help prevent the spread of Ebola. Because these groups are built on trust, partners are able to address misinformation and support communities in understanding prevention and protection methods.

    • The challenges of fuel shortages and rising costs in Burundi, Rwanda, and Malawi.

    • The general elections in Zambia on 13th August - pray for peace during this period, and for the safe passage of partner teams as they meet with communities.

13th - 15th August: Oliver and Jo Davis, Spain

  • Oliver and Jo work with Fusion to equip the church with the tools and confidence it needs to love, reach and disciple university students. They offer various training in evangelism, small group leadership and other resources.

  • Over the past month, Oliver and Jo have seen God at work among students in Spain. They have celebrated María, who after years of discipleship and evangelism alongside Oliver and Jo, is stepping out to lead in Barcelona. In the coming months, they will be launching a Fusion Spain podcast to encourage unity in student evangelism.

    • Financial provision for the team.

    • Students’ faith to grow over the summer months, that they would return to church in September renewed and excited.

    • Wisdom and creativity for the new Fusion Spain podcast.

16th - 19th August: Rwanda Oprhans Project, Rwanda

  • Started back in 1991, Rwanda Orphans Project has helped children from over 300 families and currently supports around 150 orphans in Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda. Through their work they provide the children in their care with the provisions needed towards their education. At the end of secondary school there is the opportunity of University for those with high academic grades and over 130 of the Project children have gained degrees.

  • Occasionally, Rwanda Orphans Project can provide one of the families they support with a basic house. The cost of this used to be around £1,000, but with inflation over the years, this has risen to around £8,000. It was with great joy that they were able to help buy a house for Assumpta, a young girl with no parents, who currently lives with her older sister, Yvette. The house needed a lot of improvement work, including installing a toilet and laying a cement floor in the living room - work which Rwanda Orphans Project were also able to support.

    • Assumpta and Yvettes house to be a blessing to them - particularly for Assumpta during her studies.

    • Rwanda Orphans Project to have the resources needed to provide more families with housing support.

20th - 23rd August: David Muli, Kenya

  • David works in evangelism and church planting in rural areas, identifying and supporting the most vulnerable children (especially orphans), elderly and widows in their churches.

  • Last month, David visited the Yatta Orphans Project to meet with the Director, headteacher, and pastor in charge. During his visit, David heard about the needs of the school, which include water, desks, and learning materials to support both the learning process and the teachers. The school currently has 25 students and five teachers.

    • The finances and provisions needed for the school - particularly water, desks, and learning materials.

    • Encouragement, energy, and the Lord’s hand upon the 25 students and five teachers at the school.

24th - 27th August: Forward Green Children’s Home, Kenya

  • Forward Green Children’s Home is a faith-based children’s ministry, supporting vulnerable children from surrounding communities. They provide holistic care addressing the physical, emotional, educational, psychosocial, social, and spiritual needs of each child. Their support includes safe shelter, access to education, healthcare, counseling, life-skills development, and spiritual nurturing within a loving, Christ-centered environment

  • Forward Green Children’s Home recently welcomed two new boys into their care. They thank God that both children have settled in well and are forming positive relationships with the other children. Alongside meeting physical needs, they remain committed to nurturing the spiritual and emotional well-being of every child. Through daily devotions, discipleship, counselling, and guidance from the caregivers, they continue to see children growing in faith, character, and hope for the future. In addition, Forward Green Children’s Home is actively working alongside government agencies and families on family tracing and reintegration efforts, seeking safe and sustainable family-based care solutions wherever possible.

    • God’s provision of food, clothing, bedding, educational supplies, and healthcare expenses.

    • Wisdom and discernment for the leaders at Forward Green and government agencies as they navigate family tracing and reintegration efforts.

28th - 31st August: Tom and Patti Marinello, Netherlands

  • Working as a missionary academic at Tyndale Theological Seminary in the Netherlands, Tom teaches theological education to students from 20+ countries annually, serves as a local assembly minister, volunteers for conference work in Europe and North America, and is a writer-editor of books/articles recording Brethren history.

  • In July, the seminary where Tom teaches celebrated its 39th annual commencement ceremony with 11 graduates from nine countries and three continents. This month, new students from 11 countries will be arriving at the seminary to begin their master’s studies.

    • Safe arrival and cultural adjustment for the new students.

    • An enriching and refreshing time at the European Christian Workers Conference in the last week of August.