January 7-13, 2024 | Join in Prayer for Egypt, Israel, and Jordan

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!

Egypt

1 BWA Member Partner

Egyptian Baptist Convention

28 Churches
2,500 Members

General Secretary Emeritus Neville Callam is pictured with an Egyptian delegation at the BWA Office inFalls Church, Virginia, USA.

Praise:

Please join us in thanking God for those who continue to welcome and serve refugees.

Prayer:

Pray for rest and renewal for pastors and ministry leaders and for fresh vision as they begin a new year of serving their communities.

Israel

1 BWA Member Partner

Association of Baptist Churches in Israel

17 Churches
900 Members

Pictured is a youth retreat on the shores of the Sea of Galilee.

Praise:

Join us in praising God for the ministry of Nazareth Evangelical College that faithfully trains Christian leaders and pastors.

Prayer:

Local member partner leadership shared the following: "Our most urgent need is prayer for peace, in the biblical meaning of Shalom, which means completeness, harmony, soundness, and well-being. Pray that people in this land will make peace with God, with each other, and the creation of God.

Jordan

1 BWA Member Partner

Jordan Baptist Convention

22 Churches
1,500 Members

Pictured are General Secretary Elijah Brown and his wife Amy at a special baptismal site given to the BWA along the Jordan River.

Praise:

Join us in thanking God for the convention's ministry with Syrian refugee families and children.

Prayer:

Local member partner leadership shared the following requests:

1) Pray for safety and stability in Jordan. We are surrounded by war and troubles on our borders.

2) Pray for the Jordan Baptist Convention Council to have wisdom in leading our churches and mentoring our pastors.

3) Pray for believers with a Muslim background to stay strong in their faith and for the Lord's protection over their lives.

Join us also in prayer for Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia,

United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.

We continue to pray for both Israel and the Palestinian Territories. We will hear more from the Council of Local Evangelical Churches in the Holy Land in a future prayer email. Visit BaptistWorld.org/standing-in-prayer-with-israel-and-palestinian-territories to download a prayer guide and to support our global response.

A New Year Message from the President

In this video message, BWA President Tomás Mackey shares a word of encouragement for the global Baptist family outlining ways we can make an impact in 2024.

Do you have a personal prayer request? Your global Baptist family stands ready to intercede for you. Click the button below to share a prayer need with us.

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A Coptic Prayer

O King of peace, give us your peace,

establish for us your peace, and forgive us our sins.

Bless us all, purify our hearts.

Heal the sickness of our souls and our bodies.

We worship you, O Christ,

with your good Father,

and the Holy Spirit,

for you have come to save us.

Have mercy on us.

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