Please pray for our Free Methodist family in Zimbabwe following a devastating hailstorm that damaged the FMC Zimbabwe headquarters, church buildings, and many members’ homes. Pray for wisdom, strength and God's provision for church leaders as they respond to the needs of their communities and begin the work of recovery and rebuilding. | | |
Praise God for the successful GLT class held in early October in Creative Access-PN. Forty-five students participated, and nearly half were women. Pray for these leaders as they return to their villages, asking God to strengthen them as they continue building God's kingdom in a challenging context.
Please pray for the final preparations for the Better Together Converge, the All-Asia Leadership Conference, taking place November 6–10 in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Ask God to prepare the hearts of the 300+ leaders who will gather from across Asia.
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International missionary Raul Arana is in the U.S. for several events this week. Pray for him as he builds relationships, encourages leaders and explores possibilities to strengthen the work in Spain. Ask the Lord to keep him safe during his travels and to give him fruitful connections with those he meets.
The FMC in Europe invites you to join them for a special day of prayer. Click here for more information and mark your calendar for November 1. This is a special opportunity to unite in prayer for spiritual renewal and evangelization across Europe.
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Pray for missionary Kay Stotts Godoy as she helps lead the first gathering of RAÍCES (Roots) ambassadors and ministry partners in Colombia from October 13-20. Ask God to give Kay wisdom as she serves. Pray the Holy Spirit will guide the 33 leaders from 16 countries, deepen their unity, and equip them to effectively disciple children, giving them deep roots in Jesus Christ.
Panama experienced a 7.7 earthquake last Friday with hundreds of aftershocks since then. Please pray for missionaries Brook and Susan Selby as they discern and explore ways to assist in recovery efforts.
| | Pray for peace in the Middle East. Ask the Father to protect innocent lives, comfort those who are suffering, and guide leaders toward wisdom, justice, and reconciliation. Pray believers in this region will be strengthened and experience God's peace, which surpasses all understanding and guards their hearts and minds. | | |
FMWM gives thanks for the life and faithful service of retired missionary Martha Kirkpatrick. Martha passed away on October 9, 2026. She and her husband, Jim, served as Free Methodist missionaries in Central Africa for 41 years. Martha promoted women's ministries, managed guest houses, kept financial records, taught leaders and coordinated International Child Care Ministries programs in several countries. Please join us in praying for the Kirkpatrick family. A memorial service will be held Friday, October 23, at 11:00 a.m. at John Wesley Free Methodist Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. Memorial gifts may be made to International Child Care Ministries.
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Please pray for the children, families and staff of ICCM Haiti, amid the ongoing violence, grief and insecurity. Ask God to bring comfort to those who have lost loved ones, protection for students and school communities, healing for those in need, and peace that will allow children to attend school and continue their education in safety.
Learn more about ICCM
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The 5000 Steps for the Victims of Human Trafficking event takes place in Hungary on October 17. Ask God to use this event to raise awareness, inspire action, and deepen people's understanding and compassion for those affected by trafficking and exploitation.
Learn more about the Set Free Movement
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Pray for those who are currently serving:
- Pastor Josue Rodriguez and a small group from Cleveland, Ohio, will minister in Guatemala, October 14-30.
- Annabelle Caterson leads a team from Centerpoint Church in Murrieta, California, to serve in Baja California, Mexico, October 16-18.
- Deana Hayes-Black and a team from Avon Light& Life Church in Indiana will serve in Uruguay October 18-27.
- Pastor Thomas and Noni Ramundo are serving at Great Commission Bible School in Malawi through October 27.
- Teagan Smith, niece of Dee Dee Galloway, is assisting with ministries in Bulgaria through October 20.
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Akierra Back is assisting with In Better Hands ministries in Thailand through November 11.
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The 2026-2027 FMWM Ministry Prayer Directory is a great tool to use in praying for the global church and our missionary team. If you would like to receive additional copies for your home, church, small group or missions committee, please email janet.coates@fmcusa.org
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Free Methodist World Missions makes disciples by mobilizing the global church and empowering international leaders to establish transformational churches.
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