Baptists One in Prayer | September 4, 2022

Thank you for joining us this week as we pray for our global Baptist family and for God's work around the world. If you unite in prayer with us weekly, you will pray for every country in the world this year!

Benin

1 BWA Member Body

Union of Protestant Baptist Churches in Benin

378 Churches
11,831 Members

The All Africa Baptist Youth Fellowship hosted its 2nd Biennial Conference in Cotonou, Benin, last month.

Praise:

Join us in giving thanks for the democratic government and in continued prayer for a stable future for the nation.

Prayer:

Join us in prayer for an end to the poverty and corruption that contribute to child trafficking of more than 50,000 children each year.

Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)

1 BWA Member Body

Union of Baptist Churches in Ivory Coast

300 Churches
15,000 Members

Women represent Ivory Coast in a parade of nations at the Baptist Women's Union of West Africa Conference in Liberia last month.

Praise:

Join us in thanking God for the beauty of creation and the diversity of people within this nation known as the "Jewel of West Africa."

Prayer:

Join us in praying for opportunities to share the Gospel with unreached areas in the northern parts of the country.

Togo

1 BWA Member Body

Togo Baptist Convention

537 Churches
25,403 Members

In November 2021, Elias Apetogbo from Togo (center) was welcomed to his new role as General Secretary of All Africa Baptist Fellowship by his predecessor Duro Ayanrinola (right) and AABF President Israel Akanji (left).

Praise:

Join us in giving thanks for Baptist leaders in Togo, including Koffi Kpomgbe who currently serves as the area director for BWA Horizons Africa and Elias Apetogbo who was selected as the new General Secretary of All Africa Baptist Fellowship last year.

Prayer:

Malaria is the leading cause of death in the nation. Join us in prayer for effective and affordable healthcare.

BWA General Secretary Elijah Brown, BWA Director of Integral Mission Everton Jackson, and BWA President Tomás Mackey served together in Seoul last week at a historic mission-focused gathering in advance of the 10th Asia Pacific Baptist Federation (APBF) Congress. Rooted in a shared commitment to the Great Commission, the gathering culminated in the formation of the APBF Mission Partners. Please join us in a prayer of thanks for this time and a prayer of intercession for the Lord's blessings upon missional initiatives throughout the Asia Pacific region.

Our brothers and sisters in Ukraine continue to serve faithfully in the midst of war and its many challenges. We are grateful for the support of the global Baptist family and the opportunity to stand together at this time of need. Through your partnership, BWAid Director Marsha Scipio was able to connect last week for prayer, fellowship, support, and planning for future ministry. Will you join us in prayer for just peace to prevail and for Baptists' holistic witness across the nation?

I am excited to be at the 10th Asia Pacific Baptist Federation Congress gathering in Seoul, Korea, this week. It is a joy to be here and to have already joined a mission consultation, spent time with former Baptist World Alliance President Billy Kim, and to have worshipped in an incredible Baptist church with 30,000 members. Join me in praising God for all he is doing in Korea and the region and in prayer for the Lord's blessings upon the APBF Congress.

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