Please pray for our Lord, the Great Physician, to heal the significant pain in both eyes are restore my vision.

I will be the speaker at a Thai church retreat Aug 30-Sept 1. Please pray for God's anointing on each of the 4 messages, for facility and clarity in using the Thai language, that the Thai saints will be strengthened and that a Thai friend we are bringing, who has been studying the Bible with us for over 2 years now, will decide to follow Jesus!

Keith Jordan - Serving on ISI Board Directors: Dear ISI Family, my older brother recently passed away. I will attend and speak at his memorial service next week. Please pray that the Lord’s presence would be evident to his children and former wife. I am also seeking the Lord that, while I will enjoy sharing snippets of Fred's life as his brother and honor him in that way, I want to honor the Lord in sharing truth about Him in such a way that it catches the attention of all who attend. Thank you!

Please pray for Bangladesh for political unrest situations. Specially for our Christian community so that we can live in peace. Also pray for our Christian children who can not continue their education for poverty. Recently, I jointed with ISI activities as an Overseas Associate in Bangladesh. Please pray for me so that I can work for the kingdom of God. In His Name, Ambrose Gomes

Andy Pearce - Director of Church Partnerships: 1. Please pray for wisdom as I plan my speaking and preaching schedule for 2025-2026, especially for knowing which Perspectives classes to prioritize. 2. Please pray for a successful resumption in late August of my Wednesday and Thursday Zoom English Bible classes for Japanese, and for one class member who is waiting for a visa for her husband so they can stay longer in the U.S.

Andy Pearce - Director of Church Partnerships: Please pray for wisdom as I plan fall trips to visit Anchor Churches and Luminaries in Billings and Missoula, Montana; Athens and Kennesaw, Georgia; Auburn, Alabama; Oxford, Mississippi; Memphis, Tennessee; and Columbia, Missouri.

Rich Mendola - Global Ambassador - International Friendships, Inc.: 1. Personal; I am having significant back problems due to compressed disks and fractures. Pray that God’s strength will be made perfect in my weakness. 2. Ministry: Pray that new workers will be raised up in Korea, New Zealand, and other places outside of North America.

Stu Davis Executive Director | COSILoveYou: 1. Pray for a great turnout of believers at our annual Citywide Worship Night on October 3rd, that we can rally hundreds of believers to start praying together for the needs of our city, and celebrating all that God is doing among us. 2. Pray for wisdom and favor for me, as I navigate complicated relationships among city officials, pastors, and strategic leaders.

Stu Davis Executive Director | COSILoveYou: 1. Prayer for wisdom and discernment regarding some significant funding opportunities coming our way. 2. Pray for a spirit of unity to draw our pastors and churches together, amidst the many things that tear at our fellowship. 3. Pray for thousands of believers to flood the alleyways, schools, and nonprofits of our community at CityServe Day in Colorado Springs this fall (October 4). I'm praying for 3,000 people from 90 local churches.

Paula Parker - Executive Director, ACMI: Praise God for tremendous advances in ACMI's global ISM connections and pray that North American ISM can partner well with and encourage ISMers serving around the world.

Paula Parker - Executive Director, ACMI: Praise God for fruit that will last. Pray that ACMI and ISMers will abide in the Vine and build with gold, silver, and precious stones for an eternal impact in and through international students and scholars globally.

Paula Parker - Executive Director, ACMI: Praise God for open doors to connect with and learn from one another. Pray for ACMI's 2026 conference (currently being planned), for a team and venue to (hopefully) host a 2025 fall retreat, and other events. Pray we stay in step with God in what we offer.

Paula Parker - Executive Director, ACMI: Praise God for His faithful love and care. Pray for financial partners & provision for every need according to God’s will for ACMI & His riches in Christ Jesus.

Paula Parker - Executive Director, ACMI: Praise God for a family of ISMers from many different organizations. Pray for growth of members and flourishing in ACMI's virtual home. Our faith goal is for 1000 engaged members. Pray for creative ways to invite and a breakthrough in catching the vision for this ISM network by churches & ISMers.

Paula Parker - Executive Director, ACMI: Praise God for a strong, growing team. Pray for ACMI staff & Board to have God's wisdom and vision in each step. Pray for a half-time, support-raising associate director and key volunteer roles to be filled: iStudent-Link coordinator, community group liaison, and retreat director.