- Supported Workers: Ruth (& Artis) Powell, Emily (& Blake) Ackerson
- Countries: Australia, United States of America, Zambia
- Details: Pray for the start of a new term at the University of New South Wales, where Bridges International is partnering with a local church to start an international student ministry. Pray that new students will join their investigative Bible studies. Also, pray for a group of eight Christian students from this local church who are open to being trained in evangelism and discipleship. Fifty international students will gather for their Mid-Year Conference in Canberra, Australia's capital city, for a week of exploring Jesus. Pray for the Holy Spirit to draw many students to Christ. Pray for their team's mid-year evaluation and planning process as they look back on what God has done and forward as they make plans for the rest of the year. Ruth is thankful for our prayers and partnership with Village Hope International Ministries Inc. in the work of the spreading gospel in Kasempa, Zambia. Thank God for providing the funds for the medical clinic. Construction will start soon. Continue to pray for funds for a solar pump for their water supply. Pray that despite the many challenges they face, people there will make time to pray, read the Bible, and gather with others. Pray also for those who faithfully encourage them to meet with God daily and to make telling others about Christ a priority. Bulgaria (Europe). Population 6,714,560 Believers: 1.9%. Bulgaria suffered under Communist rule from 1947 to 1989, and troubles remain. Corruption, crime networks, and poverty affect many lives. Abortion, while less than in the past, is still widespread, and divorce is common. The populace continues to age even as its overall numbers have been steadily declining since 1986. Many young people leave Bulgaria (one of the poorest EU countries) to find work and opportunity in other nations. Pray for the church to demonstrate God’s love in this country where racial tensions are strong and hope is rare. From Operation World DVD-ROM 2010 and www.operationworld.org
