Prayer Focus - July, 2006

Saturday – 1
"Friends, you helped me see how far I was from God. I made so many mistakes in my life! I now pray every day, and I have discovered who God is. My wife and children also pray with me. We are planning to be baptized this summer." Bogdan from Moscow. Pray that many families like Bogdan’s will see their sin and turn to Christ.

Sunday – 2
Every month, hundreds of young Muscovites die from drug-related causes. Pray that many will be saved through FEBC programs.

Monday – 3
Praise God for the full and speedy recovery of FEBC Russian Ministries' director Rudi Wiens and his wife Anni. "After the accident we were tremendously encouraged by the outpouring of love and prayer support by the friends of the ministry," said Rudi. "We praise God for quick restoration of our health. During the last several months we experienced the power of God’s grace."

Tuesday – 4
Pray that FEBC’s programs for men will help many Russians change their lifestyles. Because of heavy drinking and smoking, average life expectancy for men is 58 years.

Wednesday – 5
"Thank you for your programs, which I listen to with my friends and relatives. I thank God that people who are at the Christian drug rehab center also can listen to FEBC broadcasts. My nephew Maksim is one of them. Please pray that he will accept Jesus in his heart and be saved." Ludmila from Novosibirsk.

Thursday – 6
Please pray for Ludmila Genrikh, an FEBC broadcaster of children’s programs in Novosibirsk. Ludmila also works with orphan children and talks to them about Jesus and His love.

Friday – 7
I see how many people are being touched through you ministry and I praise God for you. Sometimes I find myself wishing that FEBC was here when I was younger… I would have avoided so many mistakes.” Yelena from Novosibirsk. Pray that younger listeners of FEBC-Russia, will be changed by the message of Christ.

Saturday – 8
During the last ten years the number of people infected with HIV in the former Soviet Union has multiplied 20 times. FEBC Russian Ministries offers specific programs to prevent the AIDS pandemic. Pray that many Russians will come to know Christ and lead moral lives.

Sunday – 9
Please pray for Victor Akhterov, FEBC Russian Ministries’ program director. Victor and his family are spending this summer in Russia, where he will be training the Russian broadcasters in Moscow and St. Petersburg, helping to organize local development work, and tackling management issues. Pray that Victor's work in Russia will be a success.

Monday – 10
Please pray for Alyona Pak, an FEBC programmer in Moscow. Her faith-building broadcasts touch thousand of lives. Pray that more Muscovites will be saved through her broadcasts.

Tuesday – 11
“I accepted Christ because of FEBC radio. Last Sunday I went to church for the first time in my life. You can’t imagine how my life changed because of your radio station.” Andrei from Moscow. Praise God for Andrey. Pray that he will grow in his faith.

Wednesday – 12
Please pray for Muscovites who are working for the Russian government. There are several thousands of them. Many are regular listeners to FEBC. Pray that FEBC broadcasts will help government officials transform the country and the city.

Thursday – 13
Please pray for the ministry in Khabarovsk, Russian Far East, where FEBC operates the first Christian radio station in Russia. The station was built with a great deal of support from FEBC-Korea. Thousands of lives have been transformed through the ministry of that station. Pray that countless others will be drawn to Christ through FEBC-Khabarovsk.

Friday – 14
There are more than 1.5 million drug addicts in Russia. FEBC Russian Ministries combats the problem by helping young people find help in Christian centers for addiction, and, most importantly, helping people find a real purpose in life. Pray that many people find satisfaction in following Jesus, not killing themselves with drugs.

Saturday – 15
St. Petersburg is a cultural capital of Russia. Many theater actors, writers, and famous musicians come to FEBC studios in St. Petersburg to talk about their faith in God on the air. Pray that many listeners will be positively affected by these testimonies and that the entire Russian culture will move towards Christ-centered Christianity.

Sunday – 16
Violetta writes, “I listen to your programs with all my family. You were able to heal our hearts by showing us that we have a Father in heaven. We savored broken relationships because of you. Thank you, FEBC.” Pray for God’s Spirit to continue His work in Russia through FEBC radio.

Monday – 17
“I am happy to see that many people are coming to the Lord through your ministry. It is such strong witnessing in front of the world… I personally know 4 people (from 16 to 74 years old) who came to know the Lord through your programs. And I heard about many other people who are moving to Christian maturity with your help. And I am one of them.” Fedor Nikitich from Moscow. Pray for God to change countless hearts during this month.

Tuesday – 18
Russia has the sad distinction of being second in the world for its number of suicides. Pray that many will receive hope through FEBC radio. There are many testimonies of suicides being averted as a result of FEBC’s gospel broadcasts in Russia.

Wednesday – 19
“Your radio programs are powerful. I am a Christian minister, and I saw how God used your broadcasts to bring my nephew to Christ. He wouldn’t listen to me, but he listened to the radio. I am grateful for all you do. I also pray for your FEBC broadcasters.” Arseniy from Moscow. Join Arseniy in praying for all those who bring the daily Word to thousands of listeners.

Thursday – 20
Please pray that FEBC programmers will be able to influence Moscow’s political, media, and opinion leaders for Christ.

Friday – 21
Pray for Dr. Evgeny Sarapulov, FEBC programmer in Moscow, as he reaches out to thousands of people throughout Russia with his down-to-earth programs that inspire people and help them build a relationship with Jesus Christ. Evgeny is also doing effective work in generating local financial support. Pray for God’s blessings on Evgeny, his wife Svetlana, who volunteers at the FEBC-Moscow office, and their four small children.

Saturday – 22
“I know several people who came to know the Lord through your programs. Pray that my relatives, who also listen to FEBC, will soon make a decision for Christ.” Ekaterina from Moscow.

Sunday – 23
Pray for Sergey and Marina from Moscow who became Christians through FEBC radio. Sergey and Marina recently made decisions for Christ, and today this young couple is active in their church. Pray that God will bless them and encourage their spiritual growth.

Monday – 24
In Moscow alone, there are more than one million alcoholics. Alcoholism among women is especially on the increase. Pray that FEBC programs will help many of them find freedom in Christ.

Tuesday – 25
Praise God for FEBC’s expanding coverage. Since we switched to more powerful transmitters in Moscow and St. Petersburg, there is a good reception of the signal in many cities around these two Russian capitals. Pray that many will be saved in cities like Ryazan, Tver, Novgorod, and others now covered by the powerful FEBC signal.

Wednesday – 26
Please pray for Viktor Kurilenko, FEBC manager in Slavyansk. Many listeners become Christians through his on-air sermons. Viktor interviews new believers who have been set free from drugs, alcohol, and occult addictions. Many who hear these testimonies have accepted the Lord. Pray that many more Ukrainians will accept Jesus through Viktor’s radio broadcasts.

Thursday – 27
“I came to Christ several years ago, but only now am I beginning to experience real spiritual growth. Your radio programs help me follow Jesus in every area of my life. I think that for a church to be strong, Christians must become stronger individually.” Tadeush from Moscow. Pray for the church in Russia to be strong and victorious.

Friday – 28
Pray for Bogdan, who is a seeker. He called our station in Moscow several times, to ask meaningful questions. Pray for the Holy Spirit to draw Bogdan to Jesus.

Saturday – 29
Please pray for Nadezhda Svisheva, an FEBC programmer in Khabarovsk. Many people are coming to the Lord through her broadcasts. “We are praying that many more people in our city will accept Jesus as their Savior,” says Nadezhda.

Sunday – 30
Alesya writes, “My mother is a Christian, and she always listens to your programs. I also became your listener. You touched my heart. You inspired me to reach for God, and He reached back. You helped me to open my heart, and I let Jesus in.” Praise God for young people like Alesya who are coming to know Christ.

Monday – 31
“We listened to your programs every day for more than a year, and we’ll never be the same. God transformed our lives through FEBC. Thank you!” Sergey and Anna from Khabarovsk. Pray that countless others will be transformed by the power of God.