September 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.

‘‘I can do all this through him who gives me strength.’

Philippians 4:13

1st - 4th September: 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, a burst pipe in the flat above our offices caused part of our building to flood, resulting in substantial internal damage. We are incredibly thankful to God that, despite the extent of the flooding, our historical items stored in this part of the building – including George Müllers’ Bible and over 17,500 orphan records – were completely undamaged.

    As a result of the damage, the George Müller Museum will remain closed until further notice. We are praying that, even while the museum is closed, we will continue to find opportunities to share the Müllers’ remarkable story of faith, particularly with schools. Over the past few weeks, we have seen many answers to prayer which you can read about at mullers.org/flood.

    This month, Nathan and Becci from our Global Partnerships team will travelling to South Africa to visit Hands at Work, one of our Global Partners. This will be a valuable opportunity for them to see the projects we support, meet the teams and leaders working there and strengthen the relationships we have with our partners.

    • The new cohort of students beginning the Scripture, Theology and Culture Course on Tuesday 8th September. Pray that they would settle into the course well and that through the course they would grow in their faith.

    • The continued recovery and restoration of our museum and offices following the flooding, particularly for the ongoing conversations to be had with insurance companies.

    • Opportunities to continue sharing Müllers’ story with schools while the museum is closed.

    • Nathan and Becci as they travel to South Africa. Pray for safe travel and a strengthening of our partnership with Hands at Work.

5th - 8th September: Solid Rock, Kenya

  • Solid Rock works to reach out to the lost with the love of Christ, building them and equipping them for kingdom purposes through the word of God. Their outreach involves care for the most vulnerable, providing support to widows, rearing farm animals such as goats, and provision of education to the vulnerable children. This involves running a school set on a remote Island in Kenya, which supports children in need, many of whom are orphans, to give them the best start in life.

  • Recently, some of the girls Solid Rock support had the opportunity to take part in a chess event. Mickey, who leads Solid Rock, shared how valuable this experience was for them to develop their interpersonal skills as well as grow in confidence. As these girls continue their education, there are still a number of practical needs they face. Many are preparing for important exams and need support with personal care, as well as scholarships and other academic expenses.

    • Continued provision for the girls’ personal, educational, and practical needs.

    • The girls as they prepare for their upcoming examinations.

    • Financial provision for scholarships, sanitary products, and other essential academic resources.

9th - 11th September: Jairo Niño, Columbia

  • Jairo Niño is a pastor actively serving in his community. He leads sports ministry programmes for youth and children, using athletics as a platform to share faith and foster strong relationships. Jairo is passionate about discipleship, working closely with leaders in the community to guide and mentor them in their spiritual growth.

  • Last month, Columbia was struck by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake that cause widespread destruction across hundreds of miles of western Columbia. As a result, thousands have lost their homes, and the death toll has now risen above 300. Thankfully, although Jairo and his family were in the affected area, they were kept safe.

    • Those who have lost their homes, that they would remain safe and receive the support they need.

    • Jairo, that he would have opportunities to support those in his community, and that through him, they would experience the Father’s love during this difficult time.

12th - 14th September: Ian and Caralee Loring, UK

  • Ian and Caralee live and work in the Bristol region as teachers in the church, involved in supporting church leaders and local church work around Clevedon.

  • Ian and Caralee have recently started a new believers Bible study on Monday nights in Nailsea. Over the next few months, they will be developing the ‘Come for Coffee Café’ on Tuesdays alongside running ‘The Well café’ on Fridays and ‘Tuesday Ultimate Questions Café’. They have shared how grateful they are for God’s faithfulness and the growth they have seen in their Tuesday prayer meetings.

    • Caralee’s mother’s health, particularly that Caralee would have time to visit her in America.

    • More doors to open for opportunities to go into schools to deliver assemblies.

    • Continued blessing and growth on every ministry Ian and Caralee run, particularly the Bible study on a Monday evening.

15th - 18th September: Kondwani and Thokozani Elias, Malawi

  • Kondwani and Thokozani share the Gospel through youth ministry, interest free loan programmes, a nursery school, food distribution, village evangelism and prison ministry.

  • Kondwani and Thokozani have recently been able to go to Zomba Central Prison and meet some of the men they support. During their visit they were able to encourage them spiritually and practically by praying with them and giving out essential hygiene products. Through God’s grace, they continuously share the gospel with young people, particularly those who enjoy playing football. Because many of these young people are unchurched, Kondwani and Thokozani spend time with them to share the gospel in discussion and through leaflets, sowing seeds of faith in their lives.

    • The Lord’s purposes to be fulfilled in the lives of those Kondwani and Thokozani support in prison.

    • The young people who have received the Gospel, for them to grow in their relationship with Jesus.

    • Those who are still unsure about faith, that they might come to know God personally.

19th - 21st September: Care2Share, India

  • Care2Share works among vulnerable communities across India, providing a place of worship, Bible teaching and support for widows and orphans. They also offer vocational training and bring access to clean drinking water in villages lacking reliable water sources.

  • The pastors network in India has been a real encouragement to villages and communities and a blessing to see it prosper. 20 women have enrolled on the Silai-Tailoring Training course, which will equip and empower them with practical skills whilst also giving them an opportunity to encounter Christ’s love. In Delhi, 4 teenagers were recently baptised and publicly declared their faith in Jesus.

    • God to continue to strengthen, protect and encourage the pastors in the network as they serve.

    • God to sustain and encourage the ladies on the tailoring course and that He will meet them and transform their lives.

22nd - 25th September: Danny & Rachel John, Thailand

  • Danny & Rachel have both been in full time ministry for three decades. Together they started the charity Care2Share in 2017 and continue to support and work alongside pastors who faithfully serve the underprivileged, mainly in India. Last year they moved to Chiang Mai, Thailand, to be involved with a girls’ home called Breanna’s House of Joy.

  • Danny & Rachel are grateful to God for the five girls who were recently baptised. Three other girls from Breanna’s House of Joy have started their university course and through the Daniel 1 Leadership Academy, 24 young people have also been able to begin studying at university. Danny and Rachel hope that during their time at university they will grow in their faith, character and leadership.

    • The five girls who were baptised, that they might be strengthened and fed by Christ’s love as they start their journey of faith.

    • Wisdom for those who have started university. May they know God close to them in this new, big and exciting step.

26th - 30th September: Generation d’Honneur

  • Generation d’Honneur au Burundi works to build strong and responsible families. These strategies include education support, parenting training, youth training, couples’ training, economic empowerment, water access and rehabilitation of homes for widows, orphans and elderly.

  • Last month, Generation d’Honneur hosted a youth camp which around 100 young people attended. During the camp they were able to provide fifteen young people with notebooks for school as well as packets of sanitary products. This will enable these young people to take part in school with the supplies they need. This initiative is part of the ‘Back to School program’ which helps vulnerable young people stay in education. This is one of the many ways that Generation d’Honneur shares the love of Christ and witnesses to these children and young people by meeting their daily practical needs.

    • The children who received various items, that they may enjoy their school year and encounter Christ’s love powerfully through the help they receive.

    • The provisions needed to continue blessing children in need and help them remain in education despite the challenges they face.