- Supported Worker: Ruth (& Artis) Powell
- Countries: United States of America, Zambia
- Details: Praise God for the 30 pastors who attended the ESI Facilitators’ retreat in Zambia. There were four from Zimbabwe, one from Tanzania, and the rest of them were from Zambia. Thank God for the great job Paulo and Isaac did leading the retreat. Pray for strength for Paulo as he encourages the pastors who are a part of small groups in Zambia and for health for his family. Pray that the pastors who are a part of ESI will continue to faithfully meet. Last summer, Ruth shared the gospel of Christ with 125 children in the village of Kasempa. Pray for the Lord to provide someone committed to discipling the children and that the children will continue to grow in grace. In the USA, Ruth conducts after school Bible clubs in the public schools. Pray for more volunteers to assist her in this ministry of sharing the gospel with children who may never have heard about the love of Jesus Christ. Saint Barthélemy (Caribbean) Population: 11,414 Believers: 2.3%. This island caters to the uber-rich, trading on its sophistication and isolation for its exclusivity. There is little interest in spiritual things. Pray that amid the boutiques, cafés, and villas there might awaken a hunger for spiritual reality and the opportunity to know God. Pray also that the few churches on the island might minister meaningfully into this unique context. Saint Helena (Africa) Population: 5,197 Believers: 8.8%. The Christian heritage of Saint Helena is strong, but islanders committed to faith are decreasing. Most Christians are nominal, and church attendance continues to decline. A critical mass of evangelicals on the islands is needed to generate spiritual momentum. From Operation World DVD-ROM 2010 and www.operationworld.org

