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10 May 2026
Ethnos NZ
Arctic Canada: Growing in Language, Trust, and ...

Please pray that we would remain diligent in our language learning, that the gap between our understanding and our speaking would become smaller. Pray for boldness and opportunities to use the Inuktitut we know and for God’s continued grace in abundance during this learning process.

Arctic Canada: Growing in Language, Trust, and Shared Stories
3 May 2026
Ethnos NZ
Papua New Guinea: Canadians Step In to Fill ...

Pray for Matt and Joan as they “work through the paperwork and logistics of going.” And pray for their co-workers in Canada as the Gunthers “will be leaving a gap here while we are away.”

Papua New Guinea: Canadians Step In to Fill Critical Ministry Gaps
26 April 2026
Ethnos NZ
Latin America: 191 Baptized as the Gospel ...

Praise God for the power of the gospel, which is spreading like wildfire in this region of Latin America. Pray that He would sustain the “J” missionaries. Pray for the new believers to grow in the Word.

Latin America: 191 Baptized as the Gospel Spreads Among the “J” People
19 April 2026
Ethnos NZ
Asia Pacific: A Strategic Invitation Opens ...

Please be praying that the Lord would continue to open doors there and give us wisdom in building good relationships with the people.”

Asia Pacific: A Strategic Invitation Opens Doors for Gospel Impact
12 April 2026
Ethnos NZ
Papua New Guinea: Iski Elders Share Praises and ...

Pray for “the new believers in ‘S’ village and the new literacy program there.”

Papua New Guinea: Iski Elders Share Praises and Prayer Needs for the Church
Ethnos360
25 October 2020

The Lord Provides!

Ethnos360
25 October 2020
The Lord Provides!

Stay tuned for how God will use this tool in the near future to get His precious Word into the hands and ultimately the hearts of people in remote locations.

Ethnos Canada
19 October 2020

Biem Believers Growing through Trials and Triumphs

Ethnos Canada
19 October 2020
Biem Believers Growing through Trials and Triumphs

Pray for continued growth and maturity for the Biem people.

Ethnos Canada
12 October 2020

Preaching to Wana Believers via WhatsApp

Ethnos Canada
12 October 2020
Preaching to Wana Believers via WhatsApp

Pray for the lesson projects and for continued discipleship.

Ethnos Canada
5 October 2020

Waiting for a Believing Wife

Ethnos Canada
5 October 2020
Waiting for a Believing Wife

Please pray for this couple to have a strong relationship with each other and the Lord and that He may use them to continue spreading the gospel to the rest of the Wano.

Ethnos Canada
25 September 2020

Pray for Missionaries Returning to the Mission Field

Ethnos Canada
25 September 2020
Pray for Missionaries Returning to the Mission Field

The Meerstra’s plans to return to Papua New Guinea from Canada have been complicated by a lack of available flights and changing restrictions.

Ethnos Canada
20 September 2020

Guanano Bible Teachers Honoured

Ethnos Canada
20 September 2020
Guanano Bible Teachers Honoured

“Last Sunday was a special Sunday for us. We honoured two Guanano Bible teachers by giving them a copy of the Guanano Old Testament portions…”

Ethnos Canada
13 September 2020

In-Depth Critical Read

Ethnos Canada
13 September 2020
In-Depth Critical Read

Pray for wisdom as they prepare Bible translation and lessons for the Simbari church.

Ethnos Canada
7 September 2020

22 Wana Believers Baptized

Ethnos Canada
7 September 2020
22 Wana Believers Baptized

“These people used to be very afraid of us and [would] run away and hide from us, but now many of them have come to know the Lord as their Saviour and now [are] our brothers and sisters in Christ!”

Ethnos Canada
31 August 2020

Pray for the Ga'dang People

Ethnos Canada
31 August 2020
Pray for the Ga'dang People

“The lessons on August 30 and September 1 and September 3 are going to be on the crucifixion of Jesus. September 6 will be on His resurrection!”

Ethnos Canada
24 August 2020

Pray for Brent and Jodi in the Yukon

Ethnos Canada
24 August 2020
Pray for Brent and Jodi in the Yukon

Pray for Brent and Jodi as they pursue Ethnos' vision to see thriving indigenous churches throughout the First Nations communities in the Yukon. Currently, the Ristaus are in the early stages of seeking to build relationships with community members — this will require much prayer and wisdom going forward.

Ethnos Canada
17 August 2020

Playing Charades to Communicate

Ethnos Canada
17 August 2020
Playing Charades to Communicate

“Learning a new language and culture is a long process. To be honest, there are days when we're motivated and days when we want to do anything but language study. Thank you for praying for us as we learn.”

Ethnos Canada
10 August 2020

Where There Is No... Library

Ethnos Canada
10 August 2020
Where There Is No... Library

“I love the way Katie does literacy … because she goes above and beyond the norm…”

Ethnos Canada
3 August 2020

Your Word Is My Source of Hope

Ethnos Canada
3 August 2020
Your Word Is My Source of Hope

Pray for good translation helpers among the Moi.

Ethnos Canada
27 July 2020

Prai Bibles Have Arrived!

Ethnos Canada
27 July 2020
Prai Bibles Have Arrived!

Pray for continued health and strength and that more of the Prai people would come to know and follow Jesus.

Ethnos Canada
20 July 2020

Kaje Believers Baptised

Ethnos Canada
20 July 2020
Kaje Believers Baptised

Please continue to pray for strength and stamina. Also, pray that this group of newly baptized believers will continue to live in light of the fact that Jesus is both the Lord and the Christ.

Ethnos Canada
13 July 2020

Who Milked the Cows?

Ethnos Canada
13 July 2020
Who Milked the Cows?

So much care must be taken to make sure that the meaning is not changed and is clearly communicated… Please be in prayer for these teams.

Ethnos Canada
6 July 2020

Pray for the Ga'dang Church Planting Team

Ethnos Canada
6 July 2020
Pray for the Ga'dang Church Planting Team

Please pray that local authorities will grant permission. Please pray that everyone will have wisdom in practicing necessary safety protocols, including quarantining when they arrive in the village.

Ethnos Canada
29 June 2020

Ten Who Have Received Christ

Ethnos Canada
29 June 2020
Ten Who Have Received Christ

Please continue to pray for these newborn believers.

Ethnos Canada
22 June 2020

How One Church Engaged in the Great Commission

Ethnos Canada
22 June 2020
How One Church Engaged in the Great Commission

Please pray for God to continue to build His Church among the Nahuatl and for His protection on them during this time.

Ethnos Canada
8 June 2020

Moi Women Study God's Word

Ethnos Canada
8 June 2020
Moi Women Study God's Word

Pray for Stephen and Carolyn as they continue to work at translating scripture into the Moi language. Also, for one of their Moi friends who has walked away from the Lord, that he would repent and come back.

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