Please pray for Czech prisoners. The first Czech prison will start to use APAC methodology which operates on the principles of restorative justice and Christianity. Convicts are housed in small prison communities, dressed in civilian clothes, and undergo a demanding program that consists of full-time work engagement and education. Newly published Discipleship Explored for prisoners will be used there for prisoners who already went through the Prisoner's Journey course. Please pray for Gabriela Kabátová, director of Czech Prison Fellowship International, who is in charge of this project and currently undergoes lots of stress and prejudice, mainly from VDP – another Czech Christian organization working in prisons; so instead of unity and cooperation there is hostility.

Give God the praise for my move into my Apartment on July 1 and for the housewarming on August 1. Praise God for Improvement in language acquisition (Spanish), also Holy Spirit led evangelistic moments with classmates. Pray that I would dig deeper into God’s heart for the lost in Spain. Pray also for more connections for missions.

The Desenzano church building is in the selling process. We have a momentary solution, but we are looking for a long-term solution. We are still searching for workers for the younger generation. Please pray that in our home assignment we can be a blessing and encouragement for the people we meet and for strength, health and wisdom.

The biggest foreign group in our town are Romanians who come to Germany to work in fabrics and normally do not speak any word in German. On the playground we get to know many Romanian children and their parents. It is a great opportunity but also a big challenge to be able to communicate with them. Christiaan is now learning some basic Romanian, but it would be a blessing to have someone on our team who can speak well.

Please pray for the beginning of a new academic year at the university of Coimbra where I am serving with the GBU. This year I am planning to begin a new international students ministry. Pray that the Lord will use and bless this project, both by drawing non-Christian’s students to Himself and by encouraging students who are believers.

We thank the Lord for a wonderful day spent worshipping and feasting with a new Persian fellowship in Derry/Londonderry which began three months ago. For the opportunity to run the ‘Healing the Wounds of Trauma’ course which Suzi has longed to do for several years. Please pray for those who participated in the trauma course, that they will continue on their journey of finding healing in Jesus. For the opportunity to run another ‘Healing the Wounds of Trauma’ course later this autumn, particularly for people from a Muslim background.

The MLT meets at the beginning of each month. During our monthly meetings we discuss procedures, policies and actions that ensure we are all aligned well together and working together where we can. Please pray for ongoing unity and collegiality.

We give thanks for good events with the church over the summer season and look forward to this "new" term in September. We have been busy with the building project and have made good progress. The legal requirements are almost complete and we are soon at the signing off stage. Our Bible study and Kids will start on 10 September. Pray too for our ladies’ group as we meet up each month and go deeper with each other.

Give thanks that Jane is now back to full health after a difficult few months. Rest and refreshment, first with her dad and then with Edgar and the boys were just what were needed. We are very grateful. Asier is now In Maastricht having started his exchange year from Exeter University and our elder graduate Gabriel (22) is job hunting in Madrid in a competitive workplace market. Finally, we give thanks as Edgar and I celebrate 30 years married today, 8 September.

We will be spending most of September in England, connecting with our family (youngest granddaughter’s dedication; daughter’s 30, and home church – Sutton Coldfield Baptist). Please pray for valuable conversations and clarity for the way ahead.

Today, September 6, please pray for the African European Consultation for Church planting, Evangelism & Community Gospel in East London. Stephen accompanies Nigerian Pastor Samuel to meet with London pastors (some African, some British) and leaders of UK church planting ministries with the goal to mobilise missionaries in both directions and envision best church planting practices. Pray also for the Novi Marof church plant in Croatia as we relocate premises.

Please pray for Marc Hepton, his wife Jana and their 2 children as they move to Slovakia today, 5 September. Marc is seconded from ECM Britain to Trans World Radio Europe as a Project Manager, based in Bratislava. Please pray for them to settle in and find a new home quickly.

Please pray for Simon and Dorit Marshall as they leave home tomorrow for three months of travelling. They will be in Ukraine for four weeks, and otherwise visiting Germany, Czechia, Sweden and the Faroe Islands.

Tomorrow, 4 September, I will be sitting for a video interview for a podcast called ‘Outside of Sundays’. Please pray for wisdom as I respond to each question.

We'd love your prayers for the young people and leaders attending combined churches summer camp, 1-6 September. Please pray for their hearts to respond to the message of God's love as we explore the Prodigal Son story with messages guided by Tim Keller's Prodigal God book. Pray for one of our pastors, Vali, as he shares the message each evening. We have a number of young people who are really seeking God. We pray that this will be a transformative time for them. We look forward to building relationships deeper with them at this camp.

Colin’s Dad, Raymond, died on 28 July peacefully at home surrounded by his family. This was less than 3 months after a brain tumour and terminal cancer diagnosis. The sure hope of a heavenly home helped him through his last days. We give thanks for his life; his quiet wisdom and gentle strength; his desire to spend time and serve well. Please pray for us all as we journey on from here, especially for Pat, Colin’s Mum.

In October, David will conduct the wedding of Sylvia and Lukas. So far, we have met them twice for marriage preparation. Sylvia came to a number of our youth events as a teenager and much of what she experienced and heard is still with her, ten years later. They had already chosen some great Scripture readings and music for the wedding. Please pray for salvation for them and their families.

Please pray for the people who suffer the heat of the Sevillana summer. We have often more than 40 degrees. Pray for our daughter Yaella: she wants to start a professional training in bakery. Pray for our housing, our 5 years renting period is ending soon.

Praise God for open doors! We started a small ministry in one playground. Kseniya helps children with homework and does handcrafts. Christiaan cleans the garbage and plays with children. What a great opportunity to get to know children and their parents!

Praise God that our involvement and responsibilities at our new local church are taking form. Pray that we might serve the church according to our gifts and that our ministry might bear fruit. Please pray for an upcoming workshop we are preparing to empower members of the church to tell their testimonies in a relevant and Christ glorifying way.

Give thanks for God's provision and protection over my first 6 months; pray for ongoing progress with language learning over summer and for deepening friendships here.

In recent days, following a three-day street evangelism event in June, our seven-day summer camp with 95 participants has also come to an end. Glory to God for the opportunity to share the Gospel with people who heard it for the first time. Please pray that the seed of God's Word will bear fruit. Since July, we have been looking for a new place in the town of Novi Marof for our regular gatherings, so please pray that God would show us a good location in the city.

Please pray for our home assignment in the next months – that we can be a blessing and encouragement. For protection and open doors for the Desenzano church. We are still looking for a good long-term place for our services after selling our church building in September.

As I begin partner development again, please pray specifically for wisdom to know which churches to approach to ask to partner with me as I prepare for ministry in Romania. Also pray for energy, enduring good health and encouragement as I juggle fundraising alongside my work, church and wellbeing commitments.

Pray for the prison ministry where Kike is involved. Men are hungry for Jesus! Thank God for the 20 men that were baptized at the end of July. Pray for Veronica, a woman who is searching for God’s truth and who is opening up a lot more. That she may find her peace in Jesus and make healthy choices from now on.