Vancouver

Ask God to raise up Metro Vancouver Jesus followers to meet Iranians, give the good news to them, and read the Bible with them.

Praise God for the rapid growth of the Iranian church globally, including here in Canada. There are a number of Farsi-speaking congregations that share a church building with other congregations.

Division and disunity is a real challenge in the Iranian community—including in the Iranian church. Pray for the Spirit of God to bring healing, peace and unity to the believers, including pastoral leaders.

There is great connectivity between Iranian-Canadians and their family and friends in Iran. Pray that the gospel that is accessed and accepted here in Canada would travel back and transform Iran.

Somalis make up one side of an ongoing ethnic gang war in the Surrey area. Praise God outward gang violence isn’t as prevalent as in the 2010’s, but many Somalis who come from Toronto continue to have gang and drug ties. Pray that they experience a bold witness for Christ that changes their life. Pray that the distance between them and their old connections would allow them a chance for a fresh start.

Pray for trusting relationships and friendship between followers of Jesus and Somalis.

Pray for followers of Jesus to open their homes in a ministry of hospitality and safety for Somalis.

Pray that Somali disciples be made so that a Somali church community can be developed.

Lord, raise up labourers among Somalis in Greater Vancouver to share the gospel, disciple believers, and start churches.

Lord, help existing Christians become more aware of Somalis in their community. Help Christians overcome fear, self interest, and negative thoughts toward Somalis.