January 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.

‘Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!’

2 Corinthians 5:17

1st - 4th January: 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 hosted The Mix Christmas event which saw over 300 young people from 31 youth groups across Bristol come together to worship, pray and go deeper into the Christmas story. It was amazing to see so many young people worship together and the event even ran late because they didn’t want to stop! As shown below the Müllers team were able to celebrate Christmas before a well-earned break with a festive brunch and secret Santa gift exchange.

    Thank you for your continued prayerful support in 2025. As we head into 2026 please continue to pray that through God’s faithful provision, we would strengthen churches around the world to meet the needs of the most vulnerable.

    • The first Y&C Retreat of 2026 on Thursday 29th January. These retreat days are for Youth and Children’s workers in the Bristol region to have an opportunity to take time out of their busy ministry work and spend time with God, as well as getting to connect with others working with under 18s in the city.

    • God’s guidance, continued provision, strength and good health over all the work of Müllers and team.

5th - 7th January: 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 has been able to take a three-month sabbatical where she had the opportunity to reflect on the last 12 years of her mission work with YWAM. Charlotte is continuing to offer spiritual accompaniment and will be leading two people through the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises in daily life: a compilation of meditations, prayers and contemplative practices to help deepen their relationship with God.

    • Wisdom and discernment for Charlotte as she feels God is guiding her to create a new course for the new college of Christian Formation and Discipleship within the University of the Nations.

    • Gods hand and provision to be over Charlotte as she feels Him guide her to sell her house in Nuneaton.

8th - 10th January: Bethesda Leprosy Hospital, India

  • Bethesda Hospital Trust provides essential care for leprosy and AIDS patients who typically cannot access treatment at regular hospitals. In addition to medical care, the hospital is dedicated to meeting the spiritual needs of patients, offering the gospel as a central part of its mission.

  • In November Bethesda Leprosy Hospital hosted a free medical camp where around 50 people were assessed and received treatment. Bethesda are giving thanks that one of the young girls in the homes, who underwent appendicitis surgery has recovered well. They are also giving thanks that two boys from Dr Edward Short’s hostel have been accepted to begin medical courses at the nearby medical college.

    • The two boys as they begin their two-year medical courses, that the Lord would give them wisdom and equip them in their studies.

    • God’s blessing to be upon the 120 children in the two hostels. Pray that all the children would grow in their relationship with Jesus.

11th - 14th January: Simon and 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.

  • In November, Simon was able to spend two weeks up in Anga doing some more work on the library and computer lab there. He and the team were able to finish painting as well as install the doors and windows. It is exciting to see this project close to completion now. Simon and Ruth were also able to help rebuild an outdoor kitchen for one of the widows and her orphaned grandchildren that they help support in the village.

    • Simon and Ruth as they begin work towards planning the programme for next year’s Widows Encouraging Widows Fellowship.

    • Simon, Ruth and their family over the school holiday break. Pray that they would have good quality family time during this break.

    • The completion of the library and computer lab.

    • God’s direction for Simon and Ruth so they can identify ways to help more orphaned children.

15th - 17th January: House of Hope, West Bank

  • House of Hope supports individuals with additional needs and their families in the greater Bethlehem area through educational, occupational, and personal care services. Their vision is to bring hope and strength to the community by meeting the needs of individuals with additional needs, providing services, education, and internships for local college students.

  • House of Hope are continuing to work with and support the families of their students as they navigate the challenges of caring for children with additional needs. House of Hope are hoping to be able to provide the resources they need and place them into communities of support so that they can find joy, strength and hope throughout their journey.

    • The provisions House of Hope need to cover their daily operational costs like teachers’ and workers’ salaries, boarding costs and the essential bills like water and energy.

    • The students at House of Hope to have courage as they work towards their goals. Pray that they would feel empowered, supported and encouraged in their learning and development.

18th - 20th January: Barbara Connor, Spain

  • Barbara works with Kings Kids International, a ministry of YWAM that works with children, youth and families through carrying out evangelism and discipleship throughout Europe and Africa.

  • 2026 marks 50 years since Kings Kids International began which means all around the world the KKI staff and young people will be celebrating Gods’ faithfulness and remembering the ways He has proved His goodness and greatness to and through the KKI teams of children, teenagers and families. To mark the 50th year Barbara will be writing prayer materials that will be sent out to the different nations in Europe for the ‘50 weeks of prayer for the nations of Europe’ initiative.

    • Wisdom for Barbara as she writes the prayer materials for the ‘50 weeks of prayer for the nations of Europe’ this year.

    • The Lord’s hand to be over all the celebration and thanksgiving events taking place this year.

21st - 24th January: 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. He 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.

  • In October Bunna and his team opened a new church called ‘Christ Restoration Church’ in Phnom Penh. This new church is located near the local university which creates great opportunities for Bunna and his team to share the Gospel with the students.

    • God’s hand and provision to be over Christ Restoration Church as it continues to grow. Pray that through this church, university students would hear the Gospel and be met with the love of God.

    • God to provide English and Computing teachers for the House of Smile school.

25th - 27th January: 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 colder weather during this season has meant many of the children have been unwell and have easily caught colds. Several of the children are all experiencing seasonal allergies meaning they are more prone to sickness during this time, especially in the colder months. One young boy ‘P’ had a biopsy on his lymph node which came back showing no malignancy, however several other lymph nodes in his neck area are still swollen. Essra, who leads House of Grace, wants to personally express her heartfelt gratitude for your continued prayerful support for their work and ministry.

    • The children at House of Grace to grow in their relationship with and understanding of the Lord. Pray that the House of Grace team would have wisdom as they continue to care for and lead the children.

    • Healing and strength for many of the House of Grace team who are struggling with ongoing health problems and illnesses.

28th - 30th January: 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.

  • Over the last few months Gilbert has had the opportunity to reach a large number of students with the Gospel, many of whom made the decision to begin following Jesus. As so many of the students made a commitment to faith Gilbert has organised a team to be able to follow-up and walk with them as they begin their faith journey.

    • Gilbert’s continued work supporting primary school students from vulnerable backgrounds. Pray that they would have the continued resources needed to provide them with uniforms and basic school materials.

    • God’s provision for Gilbert as he looks to engage with and learn more about Engagement in Early Childhood Development.

    • God to continue to be at work as Gilbert shares the Gospel with children and young people through regular discipleship, Bible Kids Clubs, Summer Youth Camps, Children’s festivals and Evangelism Training.

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