Hey all! October was a challenging but busy month. We’ve seen the Mexico container get denied at customs, the projects for Liberia and Togo take steps forward, and plans for ICOM and other missions events come to fruition. Looking forward, ICOM is coming up so soon! If you’re going to be there, stop by the Master Provisions booth to say hi and also look out for the My Home booth!
Many of you know Nick Frey (see his prayer needs below). In recent conversations with him, it’s been amazing to hear about the work he’s doing with the interns in Nepal. The spirit he works with is equally as amazing. It reminds me of Acts 1:8 which says:
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
This commissioning verse to the disciples illustrates a huge truth that sometimes I think we can miss, that we’re called comprehensively to our family (Jerusalem), neighbors (Judea), enemies (Samaria), and everyone everywhere (ends of the Earth). Under this commissioning, there really isn’t a difference between us at home and a missionary overseas. We’re all called to live exactly the same, proclaiming the Kingdom, regardless of whether you live in the same house you grew up in or on the other side of the world.
Would we be convicted evermore by the Holy Spirit to live more and more like Jesus and spread the gospel both in our neighborhood and in other countries, and would our efforts be all the more furthered through prayer and petition before the Lord God who will give to those who ask of Him.
May your November be one of thanksgiving,
God’s presence, and peace.
Shalom!
Ben
If you have a desire to connect directly with one of these ministries, please let me know! One of the chief ways they need support is through encouragement and connection with fellow believers and I’d love to put you in touch. And, as always, you will see a * next to each of the most pressing prayer requests.
Benin


Pastor Lambert Lodemey, his wife Melanie (right photo) and the Christian Church Association of Benin (CCAB). Pastor Lambert has a heart for unreached and unchurched people throughout Benin and preaches, trains, and plants churches across the country. With 17 churches and many ministries from them, Master Provisions is excited to help further this ministry.
- Please pray for wisdom and guidance as MP and CCAB plan how to partner deeper, potentially taking a trip there in fall of 2024, and/or hosting Lambert here in NKY next summer as they have extremely limited funds to do so.
- We pray blessing and protection as the culture in Benin and even some Christians come against the efforts of Lambert and his team.
- *We are praying for wisdom and blessing over new sustainability and income generating ventures such as their new chicken project that has already multiplied from 20 chickens to over 200 chicks! These will allow the ministry to grow and prayerfully become self-sustaining along with an herbal health ministry and business they just got approval for.
- Please pray for Benin as a whole and the countries near it as many enter into chaos and Christian persecution is on the rise
- *Please also be praying for Pastor Lambert as he’s been having some heart problems and is now on a new treatment plan. One of their brothers in Christ also recently passed so please continue to pray for them and the family.
El Salvador



Emerge Global ministers holistically through the distribution of basic necessities, health education, agriculture, and job creation; building relationships and teaching young adults in the community through soccer and discipleship.
- Keep praying for the families and continued safety and provision. The Humphrey’s have all seven of their kids with them, the Tejadas (above, right) have a one-year-old, and the Alarcon’s recently had their baby girl, Melanie Esmerelda!
- * Please pray for the clinic project as they are well into construction. This will eventually be part of a community with a church (already started as well), restaurant, soccer field, school, and more. Right now, they are praying specifically for 100 new financial partners and medical workers to come work with them.
- Continue to pray blessings over the women who used the donated clothing as they continue to create their own businesses.
- Prayer is needed for the soccer teams as now the sand soccer season has begun. They have over 100 kids and multiple teams they are discipling, coaching, and loving.
- Pray for blessing and healing over their team as they continue to meet challenges head on, and as Ryan potentially has knee surgery soon. There has been much spiritual warfare this year.
- *Finally, please be praying for the new church that started in June. Would it be a place of making disciples who make disciples. They’ve already seen much growth!
Ghana


Ladybug Christian Academy and the church plant at the school serve the community and over 300 students through education, job creation, and spiritual discipleship.
- *Thanks to the generosity of many, the restoration from the storm (above right) is now making way for new classrooms which are almost finished! They additionally are finally able to add the second story classrooms which they are now putting the walls up for.
- *Pray that God would provide the funding for a new school bus very soon (costing roughly $15-20k)! Much of the funding that was being raised for this bus is now needing to be used for the school repairs.
- Pray that the children at Ladybug Christian Academy would continue to grow and do well in their studies. There are over 300 now from 3 years old to 18 and the oldest class just graduated in September. Be praying they continue to seek the Lord in the next phase of life.
- Pray for stability with their teachers. Many teachers don’t stay long due to lack of pay or finding other opportunities, and it’s hard to run the school with such high turnover.
- They launched a new church branch in 2022. Pray that membership would grow and that they would grow deeply in the Lord, especially as they disciple many of the teachers who are attending.
- Blessings over Kwame and Suzy (above left) as they continue to direct and follow God’s lead.
Guatemala


Ten Fe exists to educate children and provide resources and ways out of generational poverty in Santiago, Guatemala.
- *Pray for an end to the corruption and violence that has taken over much of the country.
- *Please be praying for their next big project! They are expanding the school to include a High School and are raising $11,000 to fund the whole project. With the nearest High School a long bus ride away and too expensive to afford, most children don’t finish school so the literacy rate is under 50% in the community. Ten Fe is seeking to combat this.
- Speak blessing and provision over the ministry and projects.
- Prayers over Julie and the team as they continue to serve and plan from both the USA and Guatemala.
Honduras


His Eyes Honduras exists to lead Honduras to Christ through medical care, education, job creation, sustainable farming, and discipleship and evangelism.
- Felipe and Valerie are in the US to visit churches, supporters, friends, partners… prayers for safe travel and Kingdom success. (Want to see them? Let’s talk!)
- Praying that the right staff and the right kids will all come together for the new Milk Project in Talanga
- Praying the contractor can finish the office building, even with our funding woes, and that somehow, we could get a good start on the interior work.
- We are looking for a farm development director and several other positions, so may God open doors and point us to the right people to hire soon.
- *Be praying for the medical clinics beginning to run in Sampedrana and Las Botijas. These clinics are only able to happen for a day or two and are much needed in the areas.
- Pray blessing over Felipe and Valerie’s kids as Cecelia recently was married and Soren is in school at Purdue.
- Please continue to pray over Oscar and his health as well as for health over the whole team.
Mexico


The ministry’s focus is heavily on discipleship and creating jobs in the community to bring lasting and sustainable change for Christ.
- Mike and Nayeli are ministering in the Guadalajara area and have incredible plans for the future of the area. Please pray that God would use and bless them in all they do there.
- Keep them in prayer for their marriage and family as they continue to grow in faith and follow God’s purpose in Mexico.
- Prayer is a continued need for their small groups, that they would continue to grow in their faith and receive boldness from the Lord to share the Gospel to their neighbors.
- Pray for the Ministry Center they are planning and fundraising to build soon in order to help underprivileged areas physically and spiritually.
- Be praying for favor over the container project. Unfortunately, it was denied in customs and not able to pass. We are currently working through this situation.
- Also, again, please keep their safety in prayer as they find new connections and locations since one of their local leaders was shot and killed by the local cartel this summer and they are still navigating this situation.
South Africa



With Pre-K schools across South Africa, Build the Future exists to raise up the next generation by providing education, food, and jobs to break the cycle of poverty.
- *Continue to pray as the first container from last year made it successfully and is now being distributed and the second is now in the application process. We are asking for favor to push the application through quickly. God has already answered major storage problems we had at MP so we are believing for more soon now!
- The first BTF event is happening in Norwood in December. If you’d like to attend please reach out!
- *Pray connection in the community and that other like-minded organizations and churches around the world would provide the needed partnership that Phillip, Baylee, and Clive are seeking.
- Preschool 4 just opened in July! Please be praying this school and the teachers and students will thrive and pave the way for the next one.
- We are so thankful for a successful trip in May and pray the team that served there continues to develop and grow in their walk and connection with BTF including some members potentially going back in 2024!
- Pray blessing over Erlo and Walk in the Light as they are believing for breakthrough in their community and church plants.
Togo


CHE Togo exists to lead Togo to Christ. Through a large farm and church planting, they are creating jobs and leaders that span the whole country.
- We are praying for safety as Daniel (above with family) continues to tour and disciple church leaders all over the country.
- Speaking blessing over the ICONIUM 5 project goal of seeing 300 new churches planted and 50,000 salvations in the next five years throughout all 30 regions of Togo. Many supplies and much funding are needed as it costs roughly $500 to build a new church.
- Pray for more development partners that will allow them to continue to dream big.
- The ICONIUM 5 project needs projectors and sound systems. Pray that the Lord would provide these much-needed tools and other resources.
- *Speaking blessing over the farm as they start orange, lemon, and tangerine groves on 30 acres with more expansion coming soon. Pray that the irrigation plans come to fruition for this land. They are trying to become the first west-African nation to successfully grow Dragon Fruit.
- We are planning another container project soon. We are praying that God will provide volunteers to pack the clothing needed and that this would see a quick turn around.
Ukraine


MyHome before the war worked in orphan and widow care and family restoration. Since the war began, they have now moved into trauma counseling and provide for spiritual and physical needs in their communities both now and after the war.
- *Pray for continued safety over all the orphans, workers, and people of Kherson and Ukraine as a whole, especially as Russia has withdrawn from the Kherson region but continues to launch bombs. Meanwhile, Ukraine has started a counter-offensive and they aren’t sure what to expect.
- Relationships with refugees are the most important way they are providing for people right now. Lots of refugees feel like they are abandoned, but our prayers here are helping them to feel more connected too. Please continue!
- *Pray for rest over the whole team, including several new staff members, as they continue to exhaust everything they have for others and adjust to new opportunities and vision for the ministry.
- They have a new vision that is incredibly comprehensive. Please be praying that God would bring the money, people, and connections needed to see this vision come to fruition.
- Pray for wisdom over MP and MH as we seek how to improve our partnership.
- *Pray as My Home prepares to present at ICOM in November alongside MP. This event in Oklahoma City will see thousands of potential new partners and supporters.
If you would like more info or to get their newsletters, please email Ben here.
Nepal


Our friend Nick is working in and around Kathmandu
- Pray over balance and discipline between remote work, and daily life as Nick is back in the US for a few months to recruit more interns and connect with partners.
- Pray for God to continue to work on the hearts of those he witnesses too.
- Please pray for blessing over the plans for next year now that it’s time to start planning for new interns and potential intern program opportunities around multiple countries.
- Lastly, please pray for health and sleep as Nick has been struggling with both.
Southeast Kentucky


Manna from Heaven seeks to raise up families by helping provide all basic necessities to thecommunity and surrounding area of Myra, Kentucky.
- Pray for continued development and provision over the families in Myra as well as the surrounding regions as Cindy is retiring and the whole crew continue their work there with new leadership.
- Continue to pray for all those affected by the major flooding.