Please pray for missionaries Glenn and Wendy Lorenz as they minister in Liberia this week. Ask God to bless the pastoral training courses they will teach to equip church leaders for effective ministry. They will also visit the newly purchased 100-acre cacao farm, Cultivate Hope. Join them in praying for this sustainability project.

Please pray for missionaries Mark and Lena as they spend the coming weeks connecting with individuals and churches in the U.S. Ask God to open doors for meaningful ministry partnerships.

Missionary David Clemente travels to Creative Access-IA this week. Pray for him as he meets with a small group interested in discipleship, facilitates pastor's training and preaches at a local church this week.

Please pray for the Mosaico Center in Madrid, Spain, as its after-school program resumes in October. Praise God for the children and families already participating and ask Him to bring additional students to the program. Pray for the Mosaico team as they support children in their learning, develop their confidence, and welcome them by demonstrating the love of Christ.

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.

Please pray for the prayer walks taking place across the Latin America Area October 19-25. Ask God to guide each group as they pray, open their eyes to their communities' needs, and lead them to people of peace who are receptive to the gospel and ready to encounter Christ.

Praise God for the many ways He is working throughout the Latin America Area. Rejoice and continue to pray for the growth of disciples, the strengthening of churches, and the ongoing impact of holistic ministries as people are being transformed by the gospel. Learn more in the area's quarterly online flipbook.

Please pray for the upcoming January 2027 Impact Middle East Vision Trip, asking God to prepare participants' hearts, guide every detail, and use the experience to strengthen partnerships, encourage ministry leaders, and expand His kingdom. Click here for more details.

Please pray for the FMWM Area Director Leadership Team as they meet this week. Ask God to grant them wisdom, unity and effective collaboration as they pray, plan and work together to guide Free Methodist ministries in faithfully fulfilling the Great Commission.

FMWM rejoices with missionaries J.R. and Becky Crouse on the marriage of their daughter, Marissa, to Michael Seffinga on October 10, 2026. Please join us in praying for this young couple as they begin their life together.

Please pray for the ICCM Sustainable Solutions Fund as leaders seek God's wisdom in developing locally led projects that strengthen care for children and families. Ask the Lord to bless the new agroforestry initiative in East Africa, which partners with sponsored children, their families, and a local Free Methodist school to provide food, generate income through marketable goods, and promote long-term family stability.

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Wunders is celebrating 5 years of ministry. Praise the Lord for this ministry to vulnerable women and girls. Read "Snapshot of a Schoolyard: From Shame to Joy," a story of celebration from Kenya. Give thanks and ask for God's continued provision.

Learn more about the Set Free Movement

VISA

Pray for those who are currently serving:

• Pastor Bobby Westfall and Sidney Mozingo from the Foundery Church in Wellsburg, West Virginia, are serving in Liberia through October 26.
• Pastor Josue Rodriguez and a small group from Cleveland, Ohio, will minister in Guatemala, October 14-30.
• 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.
• Akierra Back is assisting with In Better Hands ministries in Thailand through November 11.

Please read these newsletters for current prayer needs from our missionary team:

David Clemente

J.R. & Becky Crouse

Dennis & Kyle Leon

Glenn & Wendi Lorenz

Hink & Kaylene Smidderks

ADVENT 2026 - Worthy!

Visit fmwm.org/worthy for a preview of available resources.

• sermon starters

• Advent candle lighting readings

• weekly videos

• graphics templates

HEARTBEAT

PDF versions of the October 2026 Heartbeat and Prayer Guide are available here:

October Heartbeat (PDF)

October Prayer Guide (PDF)

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