“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” Psalms 51:10

Friday, February 1, 2008 – ANSWER: Praise God for Una in K-town; she had a beautiful baby boy. Ask God to grow him up and give him a heart to know Christ. Pray for Una to know how to parent her first child.

Saturday, February 2, 2008 – Pray for guidance and the Zerma Team as they have begun work on new tasks, goals and the budget set for 2009.

Sunday, February 3, 2008 - Lift up the Zerma People as hot season is fast approaching. Pray they will rest in the shadow of His wings.

Monday, February 4, 2008 – ANSWER: Thank you for praying for Shad Black’s parents who were here December 23 through January 7. Shad and his dad visited believers in various locations and spent time discipling them.

Tuesday, February 5, 2008 – Pray as others are showing interest in the Niger Pepper Project. Praise: The Habanera peppers were set out in January in Kaoura.

Wednesday, February 6, 2008 – The Bolls are planning on building latrines in various villages. Pray for wisdom in where God is leading them to begin work.

Thursday, February 7, 2008 – Pray for Ben as he and other team leaders travel to the Ivory Coast today. They will present team strategies for 2009.

Friday, February 8, 2008 – ANSWER: Teresa Bolls was able to return to Niger on January 13. We rejoice to have her back in Niger with us.

Saturday, February 9, 2008 – Pray for wisdom for the Bolls as they seek the villages God has opened for them to begin teaching health and Bible classes.

Sunday, February 10, 2008 - Pray for Ben and the other team leaders as they return to Niger today. Pray for safe travel and renewed vision from God.

Monday, February 11, 2008 - Pray for a volunteer team that will be here ministering to the Zerma today through February 19. They are from First Baptist Church, Sandersville, GA

Tuesday, February 12, 2008 – A former believer has returned to Ouallam. Ask God to stir his heart to rejoin other Ouallam believers.

Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - Even as missionaries, there are personal struggles and difficult days. Pray that God would be near to each person on the Zerma team, that He would give them strength to believe truth and to fight the battle in His power and might.

Thursday, February 14, 2008 - Praise God for several short term missionaries and volunteers coming to work with the Zerma this year.

Friday, February 15, 2008 - Pray for the Cains as they continue to speak and share about the Zerma people while they are stateside.

Saturday, February 16, 2008 - Ask God to continually call out volunteers to work along side the Zerma People and the Zerma team.

Sunday, February 17, 2008 - Please continue to pray for Sami with hydrocephalus as his parents continue to seek medical help for him.

Monday, February 18, 2008 - Pray for Ben as he travels to Mexico City today for an Urban Summit and for Brandy as she travels to the Ivory Coast.

Tuesday, February 19, 2008 - Pray for favor in the village of “L” where Kanesa and Brandy have been laboring. Pray that He would reveal Himself to the people even without us so that the chief who wants to keep the Gospel out might know that he is but a man and no one can stop the truth from going forth.

Wednesday, February 20, 2008 - Praise: Thank you for praying for Ami, a believer from the Goudel church. She delivered a healthy baby girl on December 31.

Thursday, February 21, 2008 - Pray for the Zerma families whose lives were touched by the Kid’s Clubs. Ask God to grow and mature those seeds.

Friday, February 22, 2008 - Pray for Brandy as she returns to Niger today from the Ivory Coast. Pray for safe travel and a refreshed spirit.

Saturday, February 23, 2008 - Pray for Ben as he returns from Mexico City today. Pray for a refreshed spirit and clear direction for the future.

Sunday, February 24, 2008 - Pray for Pastor Ama. and his wife as they lead the Goudel church. Ask God to give them wisdom, strength and courage.

Monday, February 25, 2008 - Pray for Kanesa as she travels to the Ivory Coast today for leadership meetings. She will return to Niger on February 29.

Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - Ask God to raise up strong Christian leaders among the Zerma who are passionate about sharing Christ with others.

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 - Pray for Adam in K-town to continue to grow in his passion and know how to boldly share Christ.

Thursday, February 28, 2008 - Ask God to give Harry in K-town, a heart to study God’s Word and really grow.

Friday, February 29, 2008 - Pray for Wildwood Baptist Church as they prepare to send a team to work in Ouallam in March.

Petitioning the throne with you!
The Zerma Team