Week 11, 2026

Indigenous and Tribal Peoples

Local ethnic or folk religions have seen great losses to the larger religious movements. They were the dominant faith among 30% of the world in 1900 but only among 9% today.

Yet traditional religion has not gone away. Many followers of world religions wear their faith lightly and remain, at heart, followers of folk religions: shamanists, idol worshippers, spiritists or ancestor worshippers. The worldwide fascination with spells, amulets, crystals, and the occult highlights the power of the old ways. People who claim to connect with the spirit-world are still in demand around the world. Their presence is a kind of tax on fear.

Yet people who have turned to Christ from folk religion testify to the power of Christ over spells, curses, fears, taboos and superstitions and also in the life-and-death issues like sin and forgiveness.

  • Pray for the light of Christ to shine ever brighter into the world of animism.

  • Pray for any whose lives are governed by fear and superstition that they will find peace and rest in God.

  • Pray that the Holy Spirit will bring repentance and new life to animists whether they are outside the Church or nominally members of it.

The Nations

BRAZIL

Brazil is South America’s largest and most influential country, a democracy, home to 211 million people, with a free press and a large economy. Weighing the country down is the aftermath of a severe economic recession, very high crime rates and widespread corruption.

The Lava Jato (‘Car Wash’) investigation into business, bribery and politics in Brazil is uncovering what has been called ‘the biggest corruption scandal in the world’. The 2018 election saw voters turn from the political class and elect a populist, anti-establishment president.

Around 180 million Brazilians claim to be Christians; of these, more than 50 million identify as evangelicals. Brazilian Christianity is a powerful force and a blessing to the world. Its Church has sent out many missionaries who have revitalized Christian work in many places. Thousands attend mass prayer-meetings.

Poverty is generally declining in Brazil, but it still affects tens of millions of people. Many city-dwellers live in poverty-stricken, crime-ridden favelas. Especially exploited are the poor, street children and indigenous peoples.

  • Pray for clean, wise, good government for Brazil.

  • Pray for the Church to grow, mature, and reach into every part of Brazilian society.

  • Pray that the Brazilian Church will continue to be a major missionary sending force in the global Church.

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Germany Mission Trip

I will be leading a team to Germany May 2025, to partner with our Riverstone missionaries there.

Earlier last year the Lord began to speak to our missionary about the Salt & Light and the need for Salt & Light in Germany.

As an answer to this prompting, we have gatheried a team of intercessors to cover Germany, from North to South and East to West in prayer. We will be praying at key sites in Germany and also visiting Youth With A Mission (YWAM) Bases to pray for staff, students and ministries throughout the country. During this prayer journey we will be pouring ourselves out to bless the country of Germany and ask God to return it to its true destiny.

We believe 2025 is a year of 'Making the Crooked Straight and bringing Freedom to the Captives'.

Online giving is availabe CLICK HERE (select 'One time Giving' and Germany 2025)

Any Finanical and/or Prayer support is greatly appreciated.

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This coming May, I will have the opportunity to lead and be part of a short-term mission team to Germany. Our team will be assisting and come along side our missionaries Michael and Ute Danforth from RiverStone Church who have been called to minister in the South East of Germany (Chiemgau area).

Earlier last year the Lord began to speak to Michael about Salt & Light and the need for Salt & Light in Germany. As an answer to this prompting, we are gathering a team of American intercessors to cover Germany, from North to South and East to West in prayer. We will be praying at key sites in Germany and also visiting Youth With A Mission (YWAM) Bases to pray for staff, students and ministries throughout the country. During this prayer journey we will be pouring ourselves out to bless the country of Germany and ask God to return it to its true destiny.

Details of trip:

When: May 28th - June 6th

Where: Ministries, Key Sites and various YWAM Bases in Germany

Cost: $3000 per team member, which covers airfare, food, lodging, and ground transportation while in Germany

Purpose: Through intercessory and prophetic prayer, minister the Love and Heart of Jesus at Key Sites and various YWAM Bases through out Germany. Prayer walk and intercede to break strongholds. Encourage and bless Michael and Ute.

Prayer Needs:

  • That each team member wil receive financial provision

  • For the logistics of planning to get to each YWAM base, and that they would be willing to receive from the Holy Spirit.

  • For the people we will meet and for many to believe in Jesus as Lord and Savior.

  • For wisdom and guidance for each team member as we minister and pray, especially that we would be sensitive to the Holy Spirit’s leading to speak His Words of Life.

  • For team unity, and that the love of Jesus will flow through us.

Will you please consider sharing in this opportunity with us as the Lord leads you to pray and/or give?

Prayer support is crucial in this time of preparation as well as during our trip. Please let me know if you will partner with me in prayer by sending a response via email or phone.

The team would also like to request your financial support.

The total amount needed is $3000 per team member and is due before April 1st.

Any amount you are lead to contribute will go toward the entire Team’s expenses although each team member is required to raise their portion.

Please pray and seek the Lord to see if He would have you become a financial supporter for our Team.

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(Select ‘One time gift’ then select under ‘2025 Germany Mission Trip’).

Gifts to the church are tax deducible to the extent allowed by law.

Thank you for your prayerful consideration of supporting this Team.

Blessings,

Bob Dunning