Prayer Focus 07/05/2023 - 13/05/2023
May 7—China
- China's 'parliament' met recently with the focus on extending the control of President Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party over key elements of Chinese life. Pray for believers in China in this period of decreasing freedom.
- The books, The Coming Revival, Applying the Blood, I Will Shake All Things and The Beast or The Lamb are now being translated and printed. Pray for God’s protection over our key workers in China as they print and distribute this important material for Chinese believers.
May 8—Philippines
- Continue to pray for the Lord to bring the right person to coordinate DPM’s work in the Philippines.
- A conference was recently held in Sorsogon for about 100 pastors. Derek’s Tagalog books were freely distributed and eagerly received. Pray for these leaders to be impacted by Derek’s teaching and use it to equip others.
May 9—Cambodia
- Pray for God’s protection and wisdom for Director Mr. Huy, the two translators, Chhairith and Vicheat, and those using Derek’s teaching to train other pastors.
- We received permission to go into Sihanoukville Prison, led by pastor Veasna. Pray for the Lord’s protection and anointing as we proclaim the gospel and for the inmates to gain a firm biblical foundation through the Self-Study Bible Course.
Outreach Reports – Cambodia
- A seminar was held for 36 pastors in Kampong Province. DPM–New Zealand Trustee, Alan Brooks, and his wife, Lynda, were on a mission trip to Cambodia and came to the seminar to teach from Derek’s material on Fatherhood and The Gifts of the Spirit. Derek’s books were also distributed.
- In January, the 100th anniversary of Protestant Christianity in Cambodia was celebrated during the Cambodia Gospel Centennial Celebration in Phnom Penh. There were many activities with over 10,000 attendees gathering nightly. DPM also took part by giving away many books. Pastor Pot Pheap, a YWAM Bible School teacher in Battambang, brought hundreds of students who were excited to receive Derek’s books. Most of the students follow his teaching and share it. Some of the teachers will be using Spiritual Warfare in their curriculum.
May 10—Indonesia
- Pray for God’s protection and strength for Rolan in Jakarta who is doing critical work recording Declaring God’s Word in Indonesian for radio broadcasting. Since he began working for DPM, he and several family members have had health issues.
- Pray for someone with digital expertise and who is fluent in Bahasa Indonesian to join DPM so we can promote and increase our online presence.
May 11—Thailand
- Pray for God’s anointing and protection for our new translator, Ruth, who is translating Derek’s teaching letters for the Thai website.
May 12—New Zealand
- Pray that pastors and leaders will recognize the wealth of Derek’s Bible teaching that is available and will desire to use this in home groups.
- Also, pray that more believers will visit our website and avail themselves of the hundreds of free resources available.
May 13—Romania
- Conferences are scheduled this month for Director Fanel Serban to teach on deliverance. Pray for the Lord’s protection over him and anointing for this time of ministry so that many people are freed and refreshed in the Lord.