November 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.

‘Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.’

John 14:21

1st - 3rd November: 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 October, we hosted our Autumn Retreat for Youth and Children’s Workers, welcoming individuals from across the Bristol region for a time of worship, rest and reflection. We were also joined by a strategic leadership coach who shared valuable insights into time management and how to prioritise effectively.

    Later this month, we will be hosting an Every Child, Every Year Gathering which is an event for church leaders and key stakeholders to explore how, working together, we can see every child in Bristol hear the Gospel every year by 2035.

    • The ongoing repairs following the flood at our office and museum. In particular, pray that all the walls will dry out completely so that repairs can begin as soon as possible.

    • That our Every Child, Every Year Gathering will be a positive and collaborative gathering, inspiring people to work together towards seeing more children and young people across the Bristol region hear the Gospel and come to know Jesus.

4th - 6th November: TCF Mercy, Mozambique

  • TCF Mercy support an Orphan Care Programme based in Dondo, Mozambique. The focus of the programme is to care for orphans, vulnerable children and elderly widows. Their on-going effort is to plant churches, evangelise to the lost, train pastors, disciple new believers and become a people that are followers of Jesus.

  • The children at the Orphan Care Programme recently received new beds and mattresses which has made some real improvements for the children. Recently, some members of the TCF team attended three different large worship gatherings during which they witnessed healings and God moving powerfully in the lives of those attending.

    • Pastor Rego as he and a group of leaders pray and discern the future of the Caia Conference Centre.

    • The children in the centre, for their well-being and experience of God’s love.

7th - 9th November: Anonymous, South Asia

  • This partner’s aim is to see the poor, marginalised and outcastes of society transition to living in dignity and freedom. Their programmes are designed, led and staffed by nationals, with a holistic approach focusing on four key areas; education, healthcare, economic empowerment and community development.

  • This partner in South Asia are facing intense scrutiny due to their Christian faith. They provide educational support for disadvantaged children, helping them and their families in the challenges they face. Alongside this, they help empower women by teaching them skills which will enable them to generate an income and support their families. They also provide medical help to those in need.

    • Protection over the people who work with this partner as well as for decreased scrutiny and persecution for Christians in that part of the world

    • The children, women and families who receive support, that they may thrive.

10th - 12th November: 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.

  • All the camps that took place over the summer went very well and children and young people were encouraged, looked after and built up in their faith during this time. Many children from impoverished backgrounds were able to receive school supplies and enjoy a summer. The team have been very busy organising and running all the camps so had a much needed break at the end of the summer.

    The Chingeltei Centre opened after being refurbished for the winter and is now ready to receive children and seniors. It looks much brighter and refreshing and includes an electric heater as well as wall and floor insulation!

    • Money to cover the electric cost of running the new heater.

    • The school year ahead, confidence for the 130 children and 5 college students enrolled in the program, wisdom for the teaching staff and guidance for the mission.

13th - 15th November: Josh and Nina Cleaver, UK

  • Nina provides free mental health support, offering crisis support to children and teens in A&E, helping those struggling with severe mental health issues. As a vicar Josh has also created Godly Play sessions at their church, offering a therapeutic environment for children alongside spiritual input, especially for those who are neurodiverse.

  • Nina is in the process of expanding her therapy provision to couples in their community. Many individuals have approached Nina for support in their marriages, but currently she only works with individuals meaning she needs to decide which therapy training course to take that will equip her for this work best.

    • Nina as she seeks to expand her therapy work to couples in need of support.

    • Children and Young People who require support for complex needs and are struggling to find professionals to help them.

16th - 18th November: Tom and Patti Marinello, Netherlands

  • Tom and his wife Patti are missionaries serving in the Netherlands. Tom teaches at a multicultural seminary, preaches locally and in expat churches, and speaks at conferences across Europe and America.

  • Many of the seminary’s alumni, who Tom has taught and mentored, since finishing their studies, have thrown themselves into ministry, caring for the vulnerable in various parts of the world.

    • D. as he counsels street children in Rwanda.

    • H. as she earns additional qualifications before returning to South Asia to counsel women and children.

    • M. and his wife as they run a school/orphanage for abandoned children in Myanmar.

    • Finally, pray for the present students of the seminary since they will finish term-long projects and sit final exams for the autumn term beginning at the end of November.

19th - 21st November: Five Talents, International

  • Five Talents partners with the Anglican Church and other Christian/Civil-society organisations across eastern and central Africa with the mission to transform lives through social and economic empowerment.

  • Five Talents teaching skills and money-management programmes have positively impacted impoverished communities around multiple countries. For example: Burundi saw an increase in land ownership, business and the ability to afford basic necessities. Tanzania is close behind. In Rwanda, 76 children (out of 86) who were malnourished at the start of the programme have now recovered. Five Talents has also enabled 102 groups in Uganda to start income-generating activities such as brick-making or poultry farming.

    • The effects of climate change – flooding and drought which affect people’s livelihoods and increase the risk of hunger.

    • Five Talents wants to offer ‘resilience to climate change’ workshops to their partners so please pray for funding for that to materialise.

    • Protection for Five Talents partners travelling to support communities and for communities themselves where they have had to flee due to violence.

    • The containment of Ebola in DR Congo.

    • Partners balancing tight budgets and successful funding applications.

22nd - 24th November: 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.

  • This month, David hosted two days of teaching for elders from local churches, covering topics from doctrine to the Trinity. He also shared an encouraging answer to prayer: a young man supported through his ministry, who had been unable to work due to health issues, is recovering well and has returned to work.

    • The orphans, widows and widowers which this ministry supports.

    • The water project in Yatta.

    • David as he continues to provide theological teaching for the elders in his community.

25th - 27th November: Africa’s Children of Purpose

  • The mission of Africa’s Children of Purpose (ACP) is to demonstrate that there is a personal God who hears and answers prayer by meeting the needs of orphaned and abandoned children throughout Africa. Through compassionate care and support, we aim to show God’s love and provision in tangible ways, offering hope and a brighter future to those in need.

  • In ACP’s DRC Orphanage, four young people entered a sewing competition and were awarded full-time studies, room and board at the National School of Trades and Arts. The children involved in the Kenyan program are about to take their final exam of the year. Graduation will soon be here and the new school year will start in January, with 200 children enrolled who need school shoes, uniforms, supplies and tuition fees.

    • The end of the school year in Kenya, for the students to study well. Please also pray for the new pupils joining in January to be prepared and at peace.

    • Funds to meet the needs of the 200 children in the COCED program (Kenya).

28th - 30th November: Rwanda Orphans Project

  • Started back in 1991, Rwanda Orphans Project has helped children from over 290 families and currently supports around 130 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.

  • Rwanda Orphans Project has been providing vulnerable children with education for nearly four decades. Once these children finish their schooling, they are supported through university or skills-training to help find stability and job opportunities. Alongside this, Rwanda Orphans Pproject have supported families in poverty through home-ownership and repairs to help parents provide for their children. Recently they were able to help two widows who needed roofs replaced and soon Christine and her six children will have a new kitchen which will help them feed themselves.

    • Peter Andrews’ visit to Rwanda this month.

    • Christine and the other widows who need help to keep their homes safe and practical.

    • Funds to keep coming through for the sponsorship programme and financial support for those in need of it.