PRAYER TARGETJuly 2021“But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed” (Luke 5:16).

Saturday, July 17 – Praise God for the reach of radio. With so many people living in remote areas across Central Asia, radio and media have the power to reach them with hope-filled broadcasts.

Sunday, July 18 – In Mongolia, broadcasts are aired 24 hours a day on 13 FM stations, as well as an Internet-based radio station. The growth of Christianity in this nation has been remarkable! Please pray for our staff, as well as the hearts of listeners encountering FEBC broadcasts.

Monday, July 19 – FEBC’s ministry to the people of China is so large that we dependon the efforts of our teams in the US, Canada, Taiwan and China to produce all the programs aired daily. In Taiwan, our team produces 12 programs in Mandarin, as well as the Taiwanese and Hakka languages. Please pray for the Lord to inspire our production teams while producing these broadcasts.

Tuesday, July 20 – Please pray for the people of China. Despite political upheaval, daily challenges and religious restrictions, pray that many more will put their faith in Jesus as they discover God’s saving grace.

Wednesday, July 21 – Our team in Malawi launched an FM station the end of 2020 that is reaching 6.2 million Yao-speaking Muslims.Many are tuning in and choosing to follow Jesus.

Friday, July 23 – In addition to Vietnamese, FEBC currently broadcasts in 20 ethnic languages in Vietnam. Please pray for the people who speak these ethnic languages and ask God to use these broadcasts to bring people to Him.

Saturday, July 24 – FEBC uses many media platforms to reach people around the world. Besides radio programs, Internet broadcasts and social media, our team in the Philippines also offers webinars to help people learn more about Jesus. Please pray that those who attend will grow stronger in their walk with the Lord.

“I want to thank Jesus Christ for

making a way for me to believe in Him.”

Listener from Thailand

Sunday, July 25 – In Kyrgyzstan, we are successfully reaching a younger audience through social media. Pray that our team will effectively reach new listeners who will want to know more about God and His Son, Jesus Christ.

Monday, July 26 – The Muslim population in Russia is about 20 million. For many, to be Christian is considered counter-cultural here.Despite this, please pray that FEBC broadcasters will help listeners have a change of heart.

Tuesday, July 27 – In Ukraine, FEBC operates

respond to the Good News. While Indonesia is the most populated Muslim country in the world, lives are being changed as they hear the Gospel.

Thursday, July 29 – A listener from Vietnam shared, “No one ever told me about Jesus. When I moved, I heard about this extraordinary book called the Bible. I read it, listened to your programs and now I understand. Thank you!” Praise the Lord for this listener’s encounter with God. Pray that they will continue to grow in their relationship with Jesus.

Friday, July 30 – India was especially impacted by the pandemic this year. Our staff were forced to work from home and some even became sick, with a spouse and son of one member passing away. Please lift them up in prayer and ask God to give them the strength they need to carry on and produce programs that offer hope in Jesus.

Saturday, July 31 – Today, please pray for staff in FEBC’s U.S. office. Pray that the Lord will blessand guide the President and CEO, Ed Cannon, as he relies on the Holy Spirit to lead him every day.

Pray that the Lord will use these broadcasts to 8 FM stations. One of those stations is piped help many more put their faith in Jesus.

Thursday, July 22 – In South Korea, FEBC is a major radio network with 14 radio stations.Here, broadcasts are aired for the people of South Korea as well as for surroundingcountries, such as Japan and North Korea. Praise

God for the opportunities He has given FEBC to reach these countries.

into a Christian Rehab Center in Slavyansk. Pray for the patients who listen to the broadcasts to discover spiritual and physical healing.

Wednesday, July 28 – We praise God for the huge expansion of our reach in Indonesia! We’ve increased from 7 stations to 105, with the addition of 98 new local stations that are airing FEBC’s broadcasts. Please pray that people will hear and

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“But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed” (Luke 5:16).In chapter 5 of the Book of Luke, we read about Jesus healing a leper, someone whose disease caused him to be excluded from his community.As word spread about the leper’s healing, crowds gathered and surrounded Jesus,all longing to hear His words and be healed. After ministering to the people, Jesus withdrew to a lonely place to pray, something He often did. It was during this time alone with the Father that He was strengthened and encouraged.Over the course of this last year and the global pandemic, many of us have experienced lonely places in our lives. In the same way that Christ drew strengthfrom His time spent in prayer in the lonely places, we too can draw strength and encouragement from the Lord as we spend time in prayer in our lonely places.Thank you for your ongoing faithfulness in praying over the needs of FEBC and partnering with us to bring the healing words of Jesus Christ to the nations.Until all have heard,

Edward W. CannonPresident and CEO

Prayer Target Thursday, July 1 – In Yemen, people who puttheir faith in Jesus are usually disowned by familyand friends, which places a huge burden on those wanting to commit their lives to Jesus. Please pray for believers who are rejected by their loved ones; ask the Lord to give them strength.

Friday, July 2 – A listener from Africa shares, “I have never met a Christian; all I know I have learned from your broadcasts. Thank you.” PraiseGod for the many ways He is using FEBC to speak to listeners who might otherwise never hear the Gospel or choose to follow Him.

Saturday, July 3 – Today, please pray for FEBC’s Liangyou Theological Seminary in China. New curriculum and programs have recently been implemented to strengthen the course of study. Pray that the students will develop a deep understanding of God’s love and have the courage to share this love with others.

Sunday, July 4 – Today is the fourth of July. Take a moment to pray for our country. Thank God for the religious freedoms we have in America that are not allowed in many other countries. Pray, too, that He will continue to work in and through believers here.

Monday, July 5 – In Thailand, FEBC reaches out to 17 different ethnic people groups throughshortwave radio heard in 5 Southeast Asian countries. Listeners are often oral learners with no written Scripture; many are persecuted for their faith. Praise God for the opportunities He has provided to reach them! Pray for many lives to be changed through these Gospel-oriented programs.

Tuesday, July 6 – Please pray for listeners who contact our follow-up teams and are searching for spiritual insight. Many people ask questions about Jesus and God, especially individuals raised in other

faiths.Pleaseprayforwisdomforourstaffastheyofferbiblicalcounsel.

Wednesday, July 7 – Many testimonies we receive indicate listeners are unaware they can have a deep, personal relationship with God. They believe Heis too big or too far away to care about them, until they learn of His love. Praise God that He is a loving Father to everyone who calls upon His name.

“Thank you, FEBC, for opening my eyes and

heart to hear the Word of God.”

Listener from Southeast Asia

Thursday, July 8 – Praise the Lord that He is using FEBC broadcasts to change people’s negative beliefs about themselves. A listener from Russia shared, “I always tried to earn love. I was shocked to hear that God loves me just as I am. Thank you for this message of grace!” Pray for our listeners to discover that Jesus loves them unconditionally.

Friday, July 9 – In the Philippines there are over 180 indigenous people groups and almost half of them have their own language or dialect. Please pray for broadcasters laboring to produce Gospel programs in the heart language of many different ethnic groups.

Saturday, July 10 – Please continue to pray for restoration in countries around the world decimated by COVID-19. Pray for those who became sick and are still struggling with symptoms, those who lost loved ones, and those who faced loss of jobs and financial ruin. Pray that many will turn to the Lord and He will offer comfort and hope during these days of uncertainty.

Sunday, July 11 – Please pray that our programs will provide encouragement to those who are spiritually oppressed in Pakistan, where persecution against Christians is intense. Pray for God’s hand upon the radio staff, as they produce programs and interact

with listeners who contact them.Monday, July 12 – Please pray for the people of Japan who struggle with the idea of changing their identity when they adopt a foreign religion, which is how Christianity is often perceived here. Pray that the Japanese will come to understand that following Jesus is not a Western belief, but a gift designed by God for all people. Pray, too, for our staff, who are committed to sharing this message daily through radio.

Tuesday, July 13 – Please pray for the protection of churches around the world. FEBC partners with local churches in countries where we serve. While our radio programs lead many to the Lord, our hope is that local churches will play a vital role in a new believer’s life through community and discipleship.

Wednesday, July 14 – FEBC International’s newest station in Chad has been the target of 3 arson attacks in the past several months. There is intense political instability in this country. Please pray for our team there as they work to reach the people of Chad despite many challenges.

Thursday, July 15 – In Laos, our Hmong Radio program is available on Facebook and YouTube. Praise God for the accessibility people have to the Gospel; pray that many more will tune in and hear His Word.

Friday, July 16 – A listener from Thailand wrote, “The question posed by your program is a good one; what is your purpose here onEarth? I live for myself, for my family, and most importantly, for God. Without God, I would not be who I am today. God saved me and my daughter from a near-death situation, which strengthened our faith in Him even more.” Please pray forthis listener to continue to develop a deep

relationship with God through Jesus Christ.