Praise God for churches in the United States and other countries who partner with local Christians and international workers in South Africa. The volunteer teams sent by these churches are a great encouragement, and they often manage to “jump start” work that results in new churches. Pray for a church in South Carolina that has begun partnering with workers in George, a town near Port Elizabeth. Ask God to clearly guide them as they desire to go where He has prepared the soil.

Pray for those who are ministering at Mdsantsane Female Prison in East London, near Port Elizabeth, that they will know how to share Christ effectively and compassionately with the women who are there.

Praise God for members of an established church in Port Elizabeth who came alongside new believers in Barcelona Township and helped them begin a church in their community. Pray that the church will be a light for Christ in Barcelona Township and that many will come to know Him because of their witness.

The rate of suicide is escalating among people who feel desperate due to unemployment. Pray for citizens of Port Elizabeth who, because of their difficult circumstances, may be contemplating suicide. Pray that they will come to know Jesus, the Resurrection and the Life, and to have hope in Him.

Praise God that there is much openness to the Gospel in the Coloured* townships of Port Elizabeth. Pray that Christians will be faithful to share the Good News of Christ in these areas.
*Coloured is a term referring to a people group distinct to southern Africa.

(also called Nelson Mandela Bay)

Pray for fans and athletes from Germany and Greece who will be at the games in Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth.

As Xhosa people living in the Port Elizabeth area study the Bible and grow spiritually, they are being encouraged to share their faith with people outside their own communities. Pray that they will have boldness to share what Christ has done for them with others.

Pray for safety in travel and wisdom in knowing when and where to get the best coverage for IMB Communications Team members who will be in Port Elizabeth during the matches.

(also called Nelson Mandela Bay)

In a place named after Nelson Mandela, a great supporter of sports as a unifying element in society, pray the matches will promote good relations among people of all races, religions and backgrounds.

Pray for fans and athletes from the Netherlands and South Korea who will be at the games in Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth.

Hopelessness and a lack of healthy alternatives lead many youth to gang activity. Pray that churches and other Christian organizations will develop programs that offer young people God-honoring activities to be involved in.