July Partner Update

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.

‘Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.’

John 14:27

1st - 4th July: 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.

  • This month we are releasing our Impact Report which shares the stories of God at work in people’s lives around the world this past year. To find out more and hear what we’ve been up to in 2024/25 visit mullers.org/annualreport. This month our 2024-25 Scripture, Theology and Culture Course Students are coming to the end of the course. They have been a wonderful cohort who have taken each challenge and supported one another in prayer throughout the year, always trusting that God accompanies them in their theological journey.

    • The Mix Summer Event (July 4th), a regional worship event for 11-18-year-olds. Pray that the young people attending would have a life-changing encounter with God.

5th - 7th July: House of Hope, Bethlehem

  • House of Hope supports individuals with additional needs and their families in the greater Bethlehem area through educational, occupational, and personal care services.

  • Over the past few months, House of Hope have continued to serve their students with additional needs and the blind through individualised education rooted in the love and teachings of Jesus Christ. They have shared that it has been a joy to witness growth in their students especially in their communication skills, self-confidence, and daily life abilities.

    • More volunteers to join House of Hope especially those who can support with therapy, education, maintenance, and administration.

    • Ongoing funding for key facility improvements and specialised materials to enhance their programmes.

9th - 10th July: Andy & Mickey Partington

  • Andy and Mickey lead Novō Communities which works to bring freedom to individuals, peace to families, and hope to communities gripped by addiction by empowering local teams in developing nations to create transformational communities that offer healing, wholeness, and hope.

  • Looking ahead, Andy and Mickey can begin working with partners in Kaduna, northern Nigeria to create a house of hope for those gripped by addiction. In Nigeria, a silent crisis is unfolding - one that is devastating families and communities. The combination of violence, displacement, and trauma has fuelled a growing addiction epidemic, with many turning to drugs as a means of coping. Yet, there are few safe spaces for healing and even fewer places where those affected can find the support they need.

    • God to move powerfully among the residents and their families, bringing sight to the blind, release to the captives, and liberty to the oppressed

    • God’s provision of the people, finance, wisdom, and protection needed to establish a recovery community that will lead the lost into lasting freedom from addiction and new life in Christ.

11th - 13th July: Ian and Caralee Loring

  • Ian and Caralee work for church growth and development in the UK and Albania especially re-energising struggling churches. They seek to achieve this through evangelism, discipleship, leadership development, encouragement and resourcing.

  • This month Ian and Caralee have been able to host weekly outreach in a local coffee shop. Every Sunday and Wednesday evening they have also been hosting a youth group in Clevedon where they have seen over 20 young people come along each time. Looking ahead, Ian and Caralee plan to start a new Alpha Course to share the Gospel with those who don’t yet know God.

    • Ian and Caralee, that they would be able to use all opportunities the Lord presents to share His love, hope and salvation.

14th - 16th July: Charlotte Bowden, UK

  • Charlotte works with Youth With A Mission and is based in Nuneaton, UK. She leads the Online Biblical Teaching and Preaching, Greek and Hebrew Schools, teaches the Bible and offers spiritual direction.

  • Charlotte is giving thanks that one person on her allotment has become a Christian in his 30s. He was not brought up to know Jesus and knows no other Christians. During May YWAM Wales, Ireland, Scotland and England met together to worship, listen to teaching and share what is going on in the UK and Ireland. This month, Charlotte is involved in the YWAM King’s Kids SHINE Event. They are hoping for 300-400 children and teenagers to attend for teaching at the YWAM Campus before they go on to do outreach.

    • The young people who will be attending the YWAM King’s Kids SHINE Event that their faith would be deepened during this time.

    • A good church and home group for the young man from her allotment who became a Christian.

17th - 19th July: Gilbert Rwanyange, Rwanda

  • Gilbert is a member of Open Air Campaigners Rwanda and he shares the gospel with street children, youth, widows, single mothers and the deaf community. Gilbert is also involved in training young evangelists in discipleship from Churches and universities, to equip and resource them to reach vulnerable children.

  • In the last two months Gilbert has been sharing the Gospel with children and young people through the Easter Campaign.

    Gilbert is working to share the Gospel through three phases. Starting with preparation, he is involved in church envisioning and evangelism trainings which works to see the Church better equipped for ministry. The second phase, proclamation, involves evangelism outreach where Gilbert preached the gospel during a football tournament, which reached around 500 people. From this 56 people made the decision to follow the Lord! The final phase, discipleship, involves mentoring and walking with those who are new believers.

    • More ministry opportunities to share the Gospel.

    • Safe delivery of Gilbert and Aimée’s baby this month. Pray that doctors would have godly wisdom and for God’s provision for all essential needs for safe delivery.

23rd-25th June: New Victory Child Care, Uganda

  • Simon and Ruth live and work in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea working with orphans, widows, and the elderly.

  • Simon and Ruth are giving thanks that their family were able to move into a larger home this past month. With four children, the space where they lived in the city for the past ten years was feeling tight. They are very grateful for this new location especially as it is close to their church. The permanent library and computer lab in the village is coming along well as the roof and siding are now up.

    • Ruth who is currently attending a two-week workshop on trauma healing. Pray that this material will be useful in their work with the widows and orphans.

    • Barry, an orphan who Simon and Ruth have begun supporting. He is facing some health issues, which keep him from attending formal education. Please pray for his health as well as wisdom for Simon and Ruth to be able to give the best support to him.

    • The mission team from Simon and Ruth’s church who have been asked to lead a service in the local prison. Pray that what they share would be encouraging to those who attend.

20th - 22nd July: 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.

  • House of Grace’s yield of Durian fruit has been very low as many trees have died or become infected because of storms. Recently they also lost a tree in a storm which means 50 durians that were ready to be harvested were lost. Over the last month House of Grace have seen an increase in people getting COVID. Many of the children have been unwell which has meant the paediatric staff have been very busy as there are not enough antiretroviral drugs for everyone.

    • Those who are unwell with COVID, that the Lord would be healing them quickly and that those families who are at risk would be protected.

    • The children who are absent from school as they are sick, which causes them to have trouble keeping up with their friends and studies.

29th - 31st July: 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. They also offer specialised care for children affected by leprosy and HIV, providing medical treatment, education, spiritual nurture, food, shelter, and clothing to ensure their overall well-being.

  • Over the last few months, the hospital agriculture paddy has been growing well which has been a huge blessing for the patients and children. Bethesda are giving thanks that Yacob, a 10-year-old boy with HIV, had a successful intramedullary nail extraction. They are also giving thanks for two girls, Jyothi and Devi, who are doing their vocational training in dress making.

    • Tabitha, Yacob’s sister who currently has an abdominal infection and needs advanced medical care.

    • Bhagya and Teja who are doing their final year training in nursing. Pray that the Lord would bless them as they complete their training and would provide work for them.

    • The provision of finances needed for medical bills and staff salaries.

23rd-25th June: New Victory Child Care, Uganda

  • New Victory Childcare provides education, housing and a spiritual home for many orphaned children in Uganda. The children live on the school site and help with the planting and harvesting of crops, cleaning of the site and cooking and preparing meals.

  • NVCC are working towards self-sustainability of their ministry, by strengthening existing income generating projects and looking into new enterprises. Please pray for continued protection and good health for the 330 children in the school, and provision of all the needs of the 120 children accommodated by the project.

    • Please pray for peace and unity in Uganda as they enter the national political campaign for elections in January 2026.

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