Faith Fellowship Aurora

21/05/2026

Sama-sama nating ipanalangin ang Faith Fellowship-Aurora.

Ngayong araw, ipanalangin natin ang ating simbahan gamit ang Salita ng Diyos sa 1 Mga 2 Mga Taga-Tesalonica 2:16-17 (ASD) na nagsasabi:
“Nawaʼy aliwin at palakasin kayo ng ating Panginoong Hesu-Kristo at ng Diyos na ating Amang nagmahal at nagbigay sa atin ng walang katapusang kaaliwan at kalakasan, kalakip ang matibay na pag-asa dahil sa biyaya Niya. At nawaʼy bigyan din kayo ng lakas ng loob na magpahayag at magsagawa ng lahat ng mabuti.”

[2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 NIV: May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by His grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.]

Muli mong sundan ang mga sumusunod na hakbang para gamitin ang Salita ng Diyos bilang panalangin:
1. Basahin mo ang Bible verse o passage nang dahan-dahan at hilingin sa Banal na Espiritu na tulungan kang maunawaan at maisabuhay ang Salita ng Diyos. Maaari mo rin itong basahin sa ibang version ng Bibliya (tulad ng NLT, MSG, ESV, Pinoy version, etc.) para higit mong maintindihan.
2. Pagbulayan mo kung ano ang ipinapahayag nito tungkol sa Diyos. Pansinin ang Kanyang mga pangako, utos, katangian, at puso.
3. Ipahayag mo ang katotohanan tungkol sa Diyos at ang Kanyang mga pangako na iyong nabasa nang may pananampalataya.
4. Iugnay ang iyong nabasang talata sa mga tunay na sitwasyon sa inyong simbahan.
5. Tumugon ka sa pamamagitan ng panalangin. Maaari kang magpasalamat sa Diyos, magsisi sa pagkukulang, at/o humingi ng tulong sa Kanya.

20/05/2026

Today, we join the global community in observing the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (WDCDDD)—a reminder of the beauty of human cultures and the importance of meaningful dialogue in building peace and sustainable development.

In a world where a significant majority of conflicts arise in places with limited intercultural understanding, the call to strengthen dialogue becomes even more urgent. Peace is not sustained by silence or separation, but by understanding, humility, and grace-filled engagement with one another.

At the heart of our faith is this hope:
Christ Himself is our peace. Through His sacrifice, He has broken down every wall that divides humanity and has made one new humanity through the Cross (Ephesians 2:14–16). What once separated us has been overcome in Him—hostility is not the final word; reconciliation is.

As followers of Christ, we are invited to live out this reconciling love. In our daily encounters, we reflect Him when we choose understanding over assumption, humility over pride, and compassion over indifference. Every conversation becomes an opportunity to honor the image of God in others, to listen with patience, and to pursue peace where division once stood.

May our lives bear witness that the Cross not only restores our relationship with God, but also calls us into unity with one another.

Let us respond in prayer:

Our Heavenly Father,

We come before You with grateful hearts, acknowledging You as the Creator of all peoples and nations. Thank You for the richness of cultures, languages, and traditions that reflect Your wisdom and creativity.

Forgive us, Lord, for the times we have allowed differences to become barriers instead of bridges. Heal what has been wounded by misunderstanding, prejudice, and division. Teach us to see others through the eyes of Christ, who is our peace.

Lord Jesus, You have broken down the dividing wall of hostility through the Cross. Help us to live in the reality of that victory. Shape our hearts to walk in humility and love, building relationships marked by grace and truth.

Guide our words to be seasoned with kindness and wisdom, bringing encouragement and understanding in every space we enter. May our churches and communities become reflections of Your reconciling Presence—places where unity is practiced and love is visible.

Empower us to be peacemakers in a divided world. Give us courage to build bridges, wisdom to listen well, and compassion to respond with gentleness and respect.

We also lift up the spread of Your Word across all nations. May every people hear the Gospel in their own language and encounter the transforming love of Christ.

In all things, make us instruments of Your peace, for Your glory alone. In Jesus Christ's Name, we pray. Amen.

19/05/2026

Let us pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters in Nigeria.

Today, let us pray for the persecuted church in NIGERIA.

What does persecution look like in Nigeria?
In Nigeria, Christians suffer significant and severe persecution – to such a degree that Nigeria has been the most violent place in the world for followers of Jesus for several years. In northern Nigeria, 12 states have implemented Islamic law, creating a system where Christians live as second-class citizens, and conversion from Islam can be severely punished.

Violent Islamic militant groups also operate across northern Nigeria and into the country’s central region. Some of these groups – including Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), an offshoot of Islamic State – target followers of Jesus and any properties owned by Christians. Other Christians, particularly farmers in Nigeria’s Middle Belt, are confronted by Islamic militants among the Fulani people, who disproportionately attack Christian communities with horrific violence.

In recent years, violence has increased and spilled into southern states. Much of it is perpetrated by Fulani militants hiding in the forests. Another contributor to insecurity for Christians in the south east is Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a separatist group trying to carve out its own nation. IPOB has also oppressed and persecuted Christians, particularly Christian leaders who do not conform to their ideological requirements.

What has changed this year?
Violence continued unabated in Nigeria, which is why it continues to be ranked in the top ten of the World Watch List. In multiple instances, hundreds of Christians were killed or displaced because of attacks from Islamic militants. Most of these attacks were carried out by militant Fulani herdsmen, who continue to target Christian communities, leading to the displacement of millions of Christians. Attacks are also carried out by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province, along with new extremist groups that are emerging.

How can you pray for Nigeria?
* It seems the violence in northern Nigeria is never-ending. Ask God to bring peace to this country.
* Just this year, tens of thousands of Nigerian Christians were displaced. Pray that God would give them hope and stability.
* Pray that the government of Nigeria would do everything possible to protect people from violence. Ask God to work on the hearts of both officials and those who would inflict violence on His people.

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18/05/2026

Let us come together as one family in prayer for the unreached barangays of Maguindanao.

Today, let us pray for the unreached barangays of MAGUINDANAO. May the information below guide and deepen our intercession for its people and communities.

Profile
• Region: Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)
• Cities: 0
• Capital: Datu Odin Sinsuat (for Maguindanao del Norte); Buluan (for Maguindanao del Sur)
• Municipalities: 12 (for Maguindanao del Norte); 24 (for Maguindanao del Sur)
• Barangays (PSGC,2025): 258 (for Maguindanao del Norte; Rank 54/82); 287 (for Maguindanao del Sur) (Rank: 50/82)
• Area (2013): 9,968.31 square kilometers (Rank: 6/81)
• Population (POPCEN,2024): 1,124,811 (for Maguindanao del Norte; Rank 54/82); 813,243 (for Maguindanao del Sur) (Rank: 43/82)

Church Saturation Progress
• No. of Unreached Barangays (Phil.Church Update,2025): 469
• Total Number of churches (Phil.Church Update,2025): 98

Challenges & Opportunities
• The former province of Maguindanao was divided in 2022 into Maguindanao del Norte and Maguindanao del Sur through a plebiscite aimed at improving governance and service delivery. Both provinces, however, continue to navigate transition challenges, especially in reaching remote and underserved barangays.
• Strategically located at the heart of Mindanao’s growth corridors and home to the BARMM Regional Industrial Center, these provinces play a vital role in the island’s economic growth. Yet, many communities remain underserved—not only in basic services but also in access to the Gospel.
• The region faces high vulnerability to natural hazards, including flooding, landslides, and typhoons. Flooding continues to worsen in many areas—especially along the Rio Grande de Mindanao—due to erosion, siltation, water hyacinth buildup, rising temperatures, and increasing rainfall.
• Cycles of armed conflict and displacement remain a pressing concern. In October and November 2024 alone, a series of clashes displaced more than 10,000 people across several municipalities. These conflicts—often rooted in land disputes, political rivalries, and clan feuds—are further compounded by military operations, flooding, and recurring weather disturbances, making displacement complex and often prolonged.
• Maguindanao is home to diverse ethnic groups, including Maguindanao, Iranun, Teduray, Bisaya, Ilocano, Tagalog, Maranao, and Tausug. Among them, several groups—particularly the Maguindanao, Iranun, Maranao, and Tausug—remain frontier peoples with little to no known movements to Christ and a continued need for pioneer cross-cultural workers.
• Its population is predominantly Muslim (83.5%), shaping its cultural and spiritual landscape. While some Christians are present in Maguindanao, there are still no reported established churches among many of these communities—highlighting both the challenge and the opportunity for faithful, Christ-centered witness.

Let the words of Hebrews 10:24-25 (NIV) guide your prayers for Maguindanao:
"And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching."

Prayer:
Heavenly Father, we lift before You the unreached barangays across Maguindanao del Norte and Maguindanao del Sur. Even as these provinces are positioned for growth and development, many people in them remain unreached by the Gospel. We ask that as systems are strengthened and communities are built up, the knowledge of Christ would also take root and flourish in every barangay. Let no place remain untouched by Your love.

LORD, send laborers into its 469 unreached barangays. Open doors where none seem possible. Prepare hearts even now, and establish communities of faith where none yet exist. Let Your love move throughout Maguindanao—healing what is broken, restoring what has been lost, and drawing many to Yourself. May every barangay one day become a place where Your name is known, honored, and worshiped.

In the midst of flooding, environmental challenges, and uncertainty—especially in areas surrounding the Rio Grande de Mindanao—be the Refuge and Sustainer of the people. Provide for families, protect homes, and bring resilience to communities facing recurring hardship.

Father, we remember those affected by cycles of conflict and displacement. For the thousands who have been uprooted by violence, fear, and loss, be their peace and restoration. Heal divisions caused by land disputes, political rivalries, and clan conflicts. Let reconciliation take place where there has been long-standing tension, and establish a peace that goes beyond human agreements.

We lift up the many ethnic groups across Maguindanao—the Maguindanao, Iranun, Teduray, Maranao, Tausug, and others. You created each people group with purpose and beauty. We ask that You reveal Yourself to them in ways they can understand, and raise up faithful, humble workers who will serve with love, wisdom, and deep respect.

Lord, for the few believers scattered across these provinces, strengthen them according to Your Word in Hebrews 10:24–25. May they not grow weary or isolated, but continue to gather—whether in small numbers or quiet ways—and encourage one another daily. Stir in them a deep love that overflows into good deeds, becoming a living testimony of Your love to those around them. Grant them courage to remain steadfast, discernment in every situation, and favor within their communities. Protect them as they quietly and faithfully witness for Christ. Let their lives reflect Your grace so clearly that hearts will be drawn to You.

In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

17/05/2026

Let us join our FECPI Family in praying for ESTONIA.

Today, let us pray for ESTONIA.

Background:
Despite a Protestant heritage, genuine faith in Estonia is rare. Many have limited Christian belief, but very few follow Jesus in any meaningful way. Most of the population need to be re-evangelized. Young people have little to equip them against the predations of post-Christian values, since the traditional Christian confessions are weak and in decline. Pray for a new vision for evangelism and revival to reawaken the nominal majority.

Estonia found political and economic success after the time of Soviet domination (1940-1988). Poverty remains a problem, and greed for material possessions grows as the economy grows. Estonia faces a crisis of values as the people become more and more secular in their attitudes. Pray for a wise and upright government to model righteousness and biblical values.

Religious freedom is an open door to Christian ministry but also to theological error. Many marginal Christian sects are increasing in number and influence - Mormons have more missionaries in Estonia than any Christian agency has there. While actual practitioners are few, a recent poll showed 11% of Estonians expressed warmest feelings toward pre-Christian pagan religions. Pray for the truth and light of Christ to be established in this new marketplace of religious options.

Unity in the Church is a potentially powerful witness to a cynical population. The Estonian Evangelical Alliance seeks to foster unity in diversity among many denominations through fellowship and prayer events. Pray that all of Christ's faithful would demonstrate Christ's love for one another.

Ministry to minorities. Specific outreach is needed for the large Russian population, with whom reconciliation is still a point for prayer. Pray also for the gospel to be shared with the Tatar Muslims, the Jews and the growing minority groups in Estonia.

Source: https://operationworld.org/prayer-calendar/05-18/

14/05/2026

Sama-sama nating ipanalangin ang Faith Fellowship-Aurora...

Ngayong araw, ipanalangin natin ang ating simbahan gamit ang Salita ng Diyos sa 1 Mga 1 Pedro 5:1-3 (ASD) na nagsasabi:
“Sa mga pinuno ng iglesya, may nais akong ipakiusap sa inyo bilang kapwa pinuno ng iglesya at saksi sa mga paghihirap ni Kristo, at makikibahagi rin sa kaluwalhatiang ipapakita sa atin sa Kanyang muling pagdating. Alagaan ninyong mabuti ang mga mananampalatayang nasa pangangalaga ninyo. Katulad sila ng mga tupa at kayo ang mga pastol nila. Dapat taos-puso ninyo silang pangalagaan, dahil ito ang nais ng Diyos. Hindi dahil sa napipilitan lang kayo, o dahil sa may hinihintay kayong kapalit, kundi dahil sa nais talaga ninyong makatulong sa kanila. Huwag kayong maghahari-harian sa mga mananampalatayang ipinagkatiwala sa inyo, kundi maging halimbawa kayo sa kanila.”

[1 Peter 5:1-3 AMP: Therefore, I strongly urge the elders among you [pastors, spiritual leaders of the church], as a fellow elder and as an eyewitness [called to testify] of the sufferings of Christ, as well as one who shares in the glory that is to be revealed: shepherd and guide and protect the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and not [motivated] for shameful gain, but with wholehearted enthusiasm; not lording it over those assigned to your care [do not be arrogant or overbearing], but be examples [of Christian living] to the flock [set a pattern of integrity for your congregation].]

Muli mong sundan ang mga sumusunod na hakbang para gamitin ang Salita ng Diyos bilang panalangin:
1. Basahin mo ang Bible verse o passage nang dahan-dahan at hilingin sa Banal na Espiritu na tulungan kang maunawaan at maisabuhay ang Salita ng Diyos. Maaari mo rin itong basahin sa ibang version ng Bibliya (tulad ng NLT, MSG, ESV, Pinoy version, etc.) para higit mong maintindihan.
2. Pagbulayan mo kung ano ang ipinapahayag nito tungkol sa Diyos. Pansinin ang Kanyang mga pangako, utos, katangian, at puso.
3. Ipahayag mo ang katotohanan tungkol sa Diyos at ang Kanyang mga pangako na iyong nabasa nang may pananampalataya.
4. Iugnay ang iyong nabasang talata sa mga tunay na sitwasyon sa inyong simbahan.
5. Tumugon ka sa pamamagitan ng panalangin. Maaari kang magpasalamat sa Diyos, magsisi sa pagkukulang, at/o humingi ng tulong sa Kanya.

14/05/2026

Sa gitna ng mga kaganapan sa Senado nitong mga nakaraang araw na nagpapatuloy pa rin, ating piliing idulog ito sa ating Dakilang Panginoon na inilalarawan sa Salmo 33:13-15 ASD:
"Mula sa langit ay minamasdan ng Panginoon ang sangkatauhan. Mula sa Kanyang luklukan, tinitingnan Niya ang lahat ng narito sa mundo. Siya ang humuhubog sa kanilang puso, at alam Niya ang lahat ng kanilang ginagawa."

Panalangin:
Panginoon, nang may pagpapakumbaba at pagtitiwala, kami ay lumalapit sa Inyo para sa aming Senado. Naniniwala kami na alam N'yo ang lahat ng ginagawa ng aming mga senador. Mabuti man ito o masama, batid N'yo itong lahat. Sa kanilang pagganap ng kanilang tungkulin kaugnay ng maraming kritikal na usapin, kasama na ang impeachment laban kay VP Sara Duterte at ang flood control projects scandal, tulad ng sinabi sa Inyong Salita, hubugin N'yo ang puso nila. Wala pong makakatanggi o makakalaban sa Inyong paghubog.

Ipaalala Ninyo po sa kanila ang kanilang sinumpuang tungkulin:
• na tutuparin nila nang buong husay at katapatan, sa abot ng kanilang kakayahan, ang mga tungkulin ng kanilang kasalukuyang posisyon bilang Senador ng Republika ng Pilipinas, at ng iba pang mga tungkuling gaganapin nila sa ilalim ng Republika ng Pilipinas;
• Na kanilang itataguyod at ipagtatanggol ang Konstitusyon ng Pilipinas;
• Na kanilang tatalimahin ang mga batas, mga legal na utos, at mga dekretong pinaiiral ng mga wastong kinatawan ng Pilipinas;
• Na kanilang pananatilihin ang tunay na pananampalataya at katapatan sa Republika ng Pilipinas; at
• Kanilang ipinapataw ang obligasyong ito sa kanilang sarili nang kusa, nang walang anumang mental na pagrereserba o layuning umiwas

Ituwid at baguhin N'yo po ang kanilang mga maling kaisipan at gawi. Gabayan N'yo po sila sa tamang landas.

Ito po ang aming dalangin sa makapangyarihang Pangalan ni Hesus. Amen.

13/05/2026

Let us pray for our brothers- and sisters-in-Christ at Faith Fellowship-Dagupan and the ministry God has entrusted to them.

12/05/2026

Sama-sama nating ipanalangin ang mga Tausug.

Ngayong araw, ipanalangin natin ang mga Tausug.

Sino ang mga Tausug?
• Ang pang-anim na pinakamalaking pangkat etniko at pinakamalaking grupo ng mga Muslim sa bansa
• Karamihan sa kanila ay naninirahan sa isla ng Jolo
* Ang katawagang Tausug ay nagmula sa mga salitang Tau at Sūg na nangangahulugang "mga tao ng agos" (Ingles: "people of the current"), na tumutukoy sa kanilang lupang tinubuan sa Kapuluan ng Sulu.
• Dati, ang mga Tausug ay nabubuhay bilang mga pirata ngunit ngayon ay umaasa sila sa pagsasaka, pangingisda, at produksyon ng mga alagang hayop para sa kanilang ikabubuhay.

Mga Hadlang sa Mga Gawaing Kristiyano sa Mga Tausug
• Ang mga Tausug ay matatag sa paniniwalang Muslim. Pinag-aaralan ng kanilang mga anak ang Koran, at kung handa na, ay binibigkas nila ito sa isang pampublikong seremonya.
• Malalim ang sugat na dulot ng alitan sa pagitan nila at ng mga Kristiyano. Kaya nangangailangan ng mga Kristiyanong manggagawa na sensitibo sa alitang ito at magpapadama ng pag-ibig ni Hesus sa kanila.

Mga Ideya para Maabot ang mga Tausug
Naniniwala ang mga Tausug na pagkamatay ng isang tao ay mapupunta ito sa impiyerno. Ang haba ng kanyang kaparusahan ay batay sa kanyang masasamang gawa habang s'ya ay nasa lupa pa. Ngunit paglaon ay makakarating din ito sa langit.
Maaaring ibahagi ng mga Kristiyanong manggagawa ang katiyakan ng pagtungo sa langit pagkatapos mamatay sa pamamagitan ng pagtanggap kay Kristo bilang kanilang Tagapagligtas at pagkilala sa Kanya bilang kanilang Panginoon.

Gabay na Talata
Juan 3:16 RTPV05
Sapagkat gayon na lamang ang pag-ibig ng Diyos sa sangkatauhan, kaya't ibinigay niya ang kanyang kaisa-isang Anak, upang ang sinumang sumampalataya sa kanya ay hindi mapahamak, kundi magkaroon ng buhay na walang hanggan.

Mga Punto sa Pananalangin
• Malaman at maramdaman ng mga Tausug ang pag-ibig ng Diyos sa pamamagitan ng mga Kristiyano kasama o nakakasalimuha nila na namumuhay nang may pagsunod sa Diyos
• Magkaroon ng magandang kalidad na mga Kristiyanong programa sa radyo sa wikang Tausug. Matutuhan ng mga Tausug ang mga Kristiyanong programa na ito at makinig nang may pang-unawa at pananampalataya
• Ang iilang mga Kristiyanong Tausug ay lumago sa kanilang pananampalataya at maging tapat na saksi para kay Kristo sa kanilang pamilya at mga kaibigan.

11/05/2026

Let us join the whole of FECPI in praying that the Gospel will reach all barangays in BOHOL.

Today, let us pray for the unreached barangays of BOHOL. May the following information about Bohol help you pray for it, especially for its people.

Profile
· Region: Central Visayas Region (Region VII)
· Cities: 1 (Tagbilaran)
· Capital: Tagbilaran City
· Municipalities: 47
· Barangays (PSGC,2025): 1,109 (Rank: 7/82)
· Area (2013): 4,772.52 square kilometers (Rank: 25/81)
· Population (POPCEN,2024): 1,412,726 (Rank: 23/82)

Church Saturation Progress
• No. of Unreached Barangays (Phil.Church Update,2025): 517
• Total Number of churches (Phil.Church Update,2025): 1,483

Challenges & Opportunities
• Bohol’s economy continues to show strong recovery and growth, recording an 8.8% expansion in 2024, the fastest in Central Visayas. All major sectors grew, with agriculture rebounding most rapidly, yet the province remains service-driven and heavily anchored in tourism, making it both dynamic and vulnerable to external shocks.
• Economic opportunities are present but unevenly distributed. While tourism, small enterprises, and eco-tourism offer growth potential, many communities still rely on subsistence farming and fishing, with limited access to markets and resources. Youth migration due to limited local employment continues to affect family stability and community life.
• Environmental realities shape both risk and responsibility. While Bohol is somewhat shielded from severe typhoons, it remains vulnerable to climate change, resource depletion, and natural disasters, including earthquakes such as the 2013 magnitude 7.2 event. These conditions highlight the need for resilience and faithful stewardship of creation.
• Poverty has declined but remains a significant concern. Around 264,480 Boholanos live below the poverty line, including 86,730 who are food poor. Contributing factors include resource overuse, low agricultural productivity, population growth, and unequal access to opportunities, especially in rural and coastal areas.
• Bohol ranks 7th highest in the Philippines in terms of infant mortality, with a rate of 14.01 deaths per 1,000 live births.
• The population of Bohol is predominantly Boholano (1,267,043 or 91.1%), followed by Bisaya (3.0%), Cebuano (2.1%), Eskaya (0.5%), and Tagalog (0.4%).
• In terms of religious affiliation, the majority of Boholanos are Roman Catholic (90.3%), reflecting the province’s strong historical and cultural ties to the Catholic faith.

As you pray for BOHOL, may the words of Acts 2:44-47 (NLT) guide you:
"And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had. They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need. They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity— all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved."

Guide Prayer:
Father God, we come before You with gratitude and hope, lifting up the entire province of Bohol—its 47 municipalities and its more than 1.4 million people. You see every barangay, every home, every heart. You know the 517 places where there is still no established witness of the Gospel. Lord, let Your light shine in these communities.

We thank You for the believers You have already planted across Bohol. Strengthen them by Your Holy Spirit to live as one body—gathering faithfully, loving sincerely, and sharing generously, just as Your Word in Acts declares. May their lives reflect Christ so clearly that others are drawn not only to their kindness, but to the Savior they follow.

Lord, in a province experiencing economic growth yet marked by uneven opportunities, we pray for those who struggle—farmers, fishermen, and families facing poverty and food insecurity. Stir Your Church to respond with compassion and action. Raise up communities of faith that will share what they have, care for those in need, and become channels of Your provision and grace.

We lift up the youth of Bohol, especially those who feel the need to leave their homes in search of employment. Anchor them in You. Raise up local churches that will disciple, equip, and empower them to live with purpose—whether they stay or go.

In places vulnerable to environmental challenges and natural disasters, we ask for Your protection and resilience. Teach Your people to be faithful stewards of creation, and let Your Church be a source of hope and stability in times of uncertainty.

Father, we remember the children and families facing health challenges, including concerns in infant mortality. Extend Your healing hand. Strengthen healthcare workers, provide access where it is lacking, and surround every mother and child with Your care.

In a province deeply rooted in religious tradition, we pray for a deeper revelation of Jesus Christ—not only known in custom, but encountered in truth and relationship. Let hearts be awakened. Let faith become personal, alive, and transforming.

Lord, we ask that You raise up laborers for every unreached barangay in Bohol. Send men and women who will go with humility, love, and boldness. Open homes for fellowship. Establish Christ-centered communities where people worship together, share life together, and grow in Your Word.

May Bohol reflect the Church we see in Acts—united, joyful, generous, and full of Your presence. And day by day, Lord, add to their number those who are being saved.

All glory belongs to You, Lord. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

10/05/2026

Today, let us join the FECPI Family in praying for ECUADOR.

Today, let us pray for ECUADOR.

Background:
The gospel impact on the Quichua is a modern miracle. In 1967, only 120 people out of 3 million followed Christ. Today some Quichua areas are over 50% evangelical! Avant Ministries worked among them for over 100 years. Over 240,000 people go to churches planted through Avant. Ecuador received worldwide attention in 1956 when the Waorani (Auca) killed 5 young foreign missionaries. Now almost all these tribes have churches and the Scriptures through the work of various missionary groups. HCJB Radio began in Ecuador in 1931, the first of the great Christian mission radio broadcasters. Today the ministry blesses Ecuador and the whole world.

The country's greatest need may be stable government and a stronger justice system. The seemingly endless carousel of presidents and finance ministers further undermines progress. Leadership needs the courage and stickability to tackle economic injustice, social problems and the deep-seated corruption which favours an entrenched elite. Meanwhile, organized crime groups sink their claws deeper into the nation and the homicide rates skyrocket. Pray that God might show mercy by raising up wise and incorruptible leaders for the nation.

Evangelical numbers are large enough to significantly impact society. The potential is great, but many in-house issues need resolution. Many churches exist independently, with no accountability or authority structure. Pray for the following:
* Vision and growth to continue - some churches have lost their evangelistic zeal. Mega-churches are springing up in urban areas, but not all are concerned with continued evangelism of the unreached.
* Unity within the great variety of churches. Issues of denomination, class, culture and personality often lead to division and parochial attitudes.
* Cultural sensitivity and integration of Quichua and Lowland Indians into the national Church scene.
* Effective and appropriate ministry to children and young people. Poverty and child labour are particularly widespread, so ministry must be of a holistic nature and relevant to this generation, which makes up the bulk of the population.

False teachings seemingly prosper as marginal sects and Catholic syncretism rapidly spread, usually at the expense of traditional Catholics or evangelicals. Pray for the error of these groups to be made known; pray for ministers and laity to be equipped to address them with truth and love.

Source: https://operationworld.org/prayer-calendar/05-11/