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At New Covenant Missions, we believe nothing of lasting Kingdom value happens apart from prayer. This page is a dedicated space for you—our partners and friends—to lift our global mission work to God in the powerful name of Jesus.

For the third Tuesday of every month, our official Day Of Prayer, we gather urgent prayer requests and praise reports directly from National Coordinators on the frontlines - this month’s list is below. We invite you to prayerfully unite with our missionaries as you read through these updates that change monthly.

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Day Of Prayer - May 2026

Prayer requests, praise reports & monthly devotional

Urgent Prayers Needed For The Field in all regions:

MONTHLY DEVOTIONAL

Led by the Spirit

Galatians 4:22–28 draws us into the striking contrast between two covenants—one born of human effort and bondage, the other of divine promise and freedom. For those laboring in the harvest fields of the nations, this distinction is not merely theological; it is deeply practical. Like Abraham, there is always a temptation to “help God along,” to rely on strategy, structure, and sheer endurance to produce spiritual fruit. Yet the child of promise was not born through human striving, but through God’s intervention. So too, the work of reaching the lost cannot ultimately be sustained or made fruitful by the strength of the flesh, but only by the Spirit who gives life.

(Click to read the full devotional)

Quick Reference:

Horn of Africa: #Ethiopia | #Sudan

Sub-Sahara Africa: #Benin | #CAR | #EDRC | #Ghana | #Kenya | #Nigeria | #S.Sudan | #Tanzania | #Uganda | #Zambia

Sahel Region: #Burkina Faso | #Chad | #The Gambia | #Guinea Bissau | #Guinea Republic | #Mali | #Niger | #Senegal

HORN OF AFRICA

#Ethiopia | #Sudan

Special prayer requests & praise reports from the Ethiopia field office:

• Praise be to God for those who were baptized this month.

• Praise God for the East Shewa project and the collaboration of church planting leaders from different organizations.

• Pray for economic security, and the ability to provide food and education to families.

• Pray for peace and protection in Ethiopia against terrorist groups.

• Pray for the political system and the end of corruption.

Special prayer requests & praise reports from the Sudan field office:

• Praise God for spiritual and physical healings among Muslim and Islamic converts who gave their lives to Christ after seeing the Jesus Film!

• Praise God for two new house churches that now meet under trees!

• Pray for a new school and sports equipment for the thousands of children in need.

• Pray for peace especially along the Sudan / Ethiopia border. Read the article here.

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SUB- SAHARA AFRICA

#Benin | #CAR | #EDRC | #Ghana | #Kenya | #Nigeria | #S.Sudan | #Tanzania | #Uganda | #Zambia

Special prayer requests & praise reports from the Benin field office:

• Pray for the church planters to have steadfast faith and courage to share the Gospel in hard-to-reach places.

• Pray for the deaf ministry to flourish.

Special prayer requests & praise reports from the CAR field office:

• ***Urgent Prayer: Pray for the those affected by the ebola virus outbreak. Many have died, borders are closed and panic has started.

• Pray for protections against floods and from attacks by armed groups.

• Pray God’s grace and provision over Christian evangelism efforts. 

• Pray for unity and respect in the Christian movement in the name of Jesus.

• Pray for the education system in the country to growth and provide opportunities.

• Pray for the leaders’ and church planters’ safety, security and good health.

• Pray for the preparations of the elections that are scheduled to take place at the end of the year.

Special prayer requests & praise reports from the EDRC field office:

• Pray for the ebola virus outbreak. Read the article here.

• Pray for protection and good health especially among those in extreme poverty.

• Pray that the newly baptized Christians growth strong in their faith.

• Pray for provision of a community development project to help the needy.

• Pray for medical and humanitarian provision.

Special prayer requests & praise reports from the Ghana field office:

• “We want to thank God, as many unreached people are coming to know God. By the grace of God, we are planting churches where churches had not been planted before.” - National Coordinator

• Thanks be to God for a motorbike purchased for one of our CEV church planters.

• We want to thank God for the Dagaaba and Birifor people, as many of them are giving their lives to Christ through the Church For Every Village project.

• Thanks be to God for the peace in Ghana right now and specifically for the unity and peace between the church leaders and Ghana.

• Pray for the provision of transportation for church planters.

• Pray for a water well project for the needy communities in the Upper West region.

• Pray for our upcoming audio Bible training in the Upper West region.

• Pray for our church planters who are conducting outreaches in Muslim communities, for God's protection and direction.

• Pray for the Waali and Sisaali people, as many of them come from Muslim backgrounds.

• Pray for us as we work on the Birifor "Way To God" WMP literature booklet and for their salvation.

• Pray for us to receive Jesus Film kits for our church planters to use to reach people for the Gospel.

• Pray for the safety of all leaders and church planters.

Special prayer requests & praise reports from the Kenya field office:

• Pray for the fuel crisis that has led to violent outrage. Read the article here.

• Pray for the tribes to hear Jesus’ name and turn their lives to Him.

• Pray for the National Coordinator, church planters and missionaries to have safety, good health and boldness for Christ.

Special prayer requests & praise reports from the Nigeria field office:

• Praise be to God for assembled churches and new believers who now have hope for a better future; like Hawa, a new believer who now has a desire to read and write so she can read the Bible.

• Pray for land for a house church, that the vision cast by God to the leaders will become a reality.

• Pray for peace as many farmers face attacks by bandits against their farms and livestock and many others face kidnapping.

• Pray for provision of transportation to reach people groups far away; pray for bibles and literature to help share the Gospel.

• Pray for peace in Nigeria; pray especially for the dozens of young students who were kidnapped. Read the article here.

Special prayer requests & praise reports from the South Sudan field office:

• Pray for the end to hunger.

• Pray for community gatherings to happen to reach several different tribes.

• Pray for protection and safety from war.

• Pray for the agriculture project, supplies and clothing for farmers, lay leaders and children.

Special prayer requests & praise reports from the Tanzania field office:

• Pray for the ongoing mission work among the Digo people of Tanzania. Pray that God will continue to open their hearts to receive the Gospel and believe.

• Pray for all who are serving the Lord in Tanzania. Pray that they will have be bold and courageous no matter what challenges they face in their mission work.

• Pray for God's provision of needed resources to help preach the Gospel.

Special prayer requests & praise reports from the Uganda field office:

• We praise God for the Acholi people, who are now receptive to the gospel. We praise God for the Mening people, who are now Christian believers rather than animists. Their hearts are open to the word of God.

• We praise God for the equipment that’s used effectively in the field.

• Pray for the ebola virus outbreak. Read the article here.

• Pray for the provision of refresher training programs for all leaders in the field. Pray for the provision of structural shade covering for house churches.

• Pray for the national coordinator's specific trip to the Acholi people.

• Pray for the provision of projectors for fieldwork. Also, pray for the repair of the motorbikes.

• Pray for the Mening, Karamojong, and the Acholi people to be at peace with neighboring communities.

• Pray for all workers in the field to be secure from wild animals as they move on foot. Pray for their safety as they pass through the deep forest during fieldwork. We praise God because none of the workers has been hurt by wild animals.

• Pray for the economic situation in Uganda. The prices of daily commodities have doubled, and transportation costs are high due to rising fuel prices.

Special prayer requests & praise reports from the Zambia field office:

• Pray for Zambians to have stability in water and electricity as well as protection against the weather elements.

• Pray for the leaders and church planters as they work hard to provide for their families.

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SAHEL AFRICA

#Burkina Faso | #Chad | #The Gambia | #Guinea Bissau | #Guinea Republic | #Mali | #Niger | #Senegal

Special prayer requests & praise reports from the Burkina Faso field office:

• Thank the Lord for His continual protection over the mission team that enabled them to reach many villages with the Gospel, and for house churches that are being planted in some of them.

• Thank the Lord for the equipment like the Jesus Film projection kits that help the teams share the Good News.

• Thank the Lord that He is moving among the Turka people and the Karaboro people who are receiving the Gospel. Some are joyfully converting and remaining steadfast in the faith.

• Thank the Lord that currently there is no law prohibiting evangelists from holding open-air Jesus Film screenings or conducting door-to-door evangelism.

• Thank the Lord for the villages that were previously inaccessible but are now open to the preaching of the Gospel.

• Pray for peace in the Sahel region, where the growing insecurity crisis is increasingly alarming.

• Pray for all the evangelism campaigns planned by mission teams, for protection and fruits to be harvested.

• Pray that God will open doors for transportation resources to help church planters travel to far locations.

• Pray for believers in the house churches. Some are afraid to gather openly under the tree to worship because they fear the reactions and judgment of passersby. Pray that the Lord will strengthen and encourage them.

• Pray for the church planters that the Lord will give them courage and strength to share the Gospel regardless of opposition or challenges.

• Pray for communities that remain hostile to the Word of God where some ethnic groups are resistant to the Gospel. Pray that the Lord will transform their hearts in the name of Jesus.

Special prayer requests & praise reports from the Chad field office:

• Praise the Lord for the new church installed in the village of Djarabou.

• Praise God for the impact of NCM's activities on rural communities. The three drinking-water boreholes in Tandjile East and the audio equipment in several local languages have fostered a strong attachment among rural communities.

• Praise God for church planters Ndilbe, Touma, Mahamat, Finetoum, Nahum and Limbarne, who each sacrifices so much for the Gospel, while inspiring so many.

• Pray for the church planters working in insecure areas, including those among the Boor, Fur, Sinyar and Barma. Pray for the church planter who remains a prisoner of the rebels.

• Pray for the church planters that God would provide for all their needs, both personally and for their ministries.

• Pray for the training project for the church planters from May 22-24 in the village of Larba. May God provide food and transportation.

• Pray for the difficulties we face in storing WMP literature. Pray for a reasonably priced and safe facility be made available.

• Praise God for the progress of NCM among the Fur, Medogo, Dama, and Sinyar people groups.

• Pray for the families of several church planters who are left without shelter as the rains approach and for God’s provision for their children’s schooling.

• Pray for the dynastic regime in Chad which has been in power for over 30 years and is leading to the collapse of the nation. Many people are imprisoned without due process and insecurity is spreading.

• Pray for better health care and educational opportunities for children.

Special prayer requests & praise reports from the The Gambia field office:

• Praise God for His continued guidance, strength and wisdom for all missionaries, church planters, and field workers.

• Pray for protection over the field workers as they travel to rural, remote areas.

• Pray for discipleship & training efforts.

• Pray for provision of literature, equipment and other evangelism resources.

• Pray for the provision of obtaining structures for church worship, discipleship and training.

• Pray for all barriers and strongholds to be removed from anyone hearing the Word.

• Pray for government stability and improved national infrastructure like roads and logistical systems that allow for easier, more effective ministry.

Special prayer requests & praise reports from the Guinea Bissau field office:

• Praise the Lord for the 30 new believers who were recently baptized.

• Praise the Lord that there has been some peace and freedom to preach the gospel in the country.

• Praise the Lord that more than 50% has been paid for church land; pray for His provision to pay the balance by the coming deadline.

• Pray for Church planters working under challenging circumstances and that they will be patient and trusting in the Lord.

• Pray for water wells for some villages that need a source of clean drinking water.

• Pray that a school can be built for children in the villages.

• Pray for the Cassanga, Mansuanca, and Balanta-Mané people groups because many of them were colonized by the Mandinga people.

• Pray for the construction of places of worship in the villages.

• Pray for the government and its political situation in Guinea-Bissau as there is still uncertainty about the last election.

• Pray for the country's public health crisis that has a shortage of doctors, hospital equipment, medicines, etc.

• Pray for sewing machines for adult schools that will help field workers to connect with the people and share the Gospel.

Special prayer requests & praise reports from the Guinea Republic field office:

• Pray for the Fulani, Susu, Lele, Kuranko, and the Konkabay. Pray that their hearts are open to hear and receiving the Gospel.

• Pray for protection, safety and good health for the leaders and church planters.

Special prayer requests & praise reports from the Mali field office:

• Praises for Jesus Film showings & personal salvations! Continue praying for even more opportunities with favor from village leaders.

• Pray for peace and economic stability amongst attacks and fuel shortages.

• Pray for opportunities to evangelize, for peace and for open hearts to hear and receive the Good News.

• Pray for Mali as a nation, where Jihadist threats and worsening insecurity have made travel nearly impossible due to attacks and fuel shortages. 

• Pray for the prison ministry, for the Lord's name to be heard and His salvation to be received.

• Pray for safety & security of Church Planters and villagers.

Special prayer requests & praise reports from the Niger field office:

• Praise the Lord for the sewing workshop that meets every morning where 60 girls hear the Gospel. Pray that the sewing center can continue to train girls with useful skills that prepare them for a prosperous future.

• Pray for the village of Tourmi that needs clean drinking water.

• Pray for resources to help serve and care for orphans.

• Pray for protection from rainy season problems like flooding; pray for protection against nighttime attacks.

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Special prayer requests & praise reports from the Senegal field office:

• Praise God for the church planters who do the Great Commission despite challenges. Pray they continue to serve God faithfully.

• Praise God that workers were able to reach more people in the villages using effective evangelism tools.

• Praise God for more religious freedom in the country and for peace between Muslims and Christians.

• Pray to God for the health of leaders and field workers, especially during poor weather conditions.

• Pray to God for the provision of Jesus Film kits and Audio Bibles that help reach the unreached.

• Pray to God for peace and social stability in the country among politicians and certain institutions.

• Pray to God for the need for His presence especially in the far north.

• Pray to God for the existing discipleship groups.

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ASIA

#India | #Nepal

Special prayer requests & praise reports from the India field office:

• Praise God for so many people who heard the Gospel and believed during outreach events.

• Praise God for generous support from partners.

• Praise God that He is working amazingly among the people groups; especially in the Manjhi, Ravidas and Paswan communities that are actively coming to faith.

• Praise God that some political parties support Christians. Some village heads and government ministers are showing interest in hearing the Gospel.

• Praise God for good roads being built, improving access to villages.

• Pray for field workers’ safety, financial security and good health of them and their families.

• Pray for the people of Kurmaava village, that the whole community may come to faith. Pray for the upcoming outreach planned in Kolona village.

• Pray for the disciples who are already preparing for active ministry. Pray that more field workers can be raised up and equipped for ministry.

• Pray for provision of effective transportation that help field workers reach villages.

• Pray for provision of literature to distribute in villages and for the urgent need of audio bibles for the many who cannot read.

• Pray for the provision of larger cooking vessels to cook easier for monthly congregation meetings.

• Pray for the many unreached people groups in the district — Musahar, Pasi, Paswan, Yadav, Koiri, Kurmi, Rajput, Bhumihar, Gupta, Muslim, Kahar, Dom, Thakur, Badi, Beldar, Turi, and others.

• Pray for the Rajput, Yadav, Badhi, and Kahar communities who have not yet come to faith.

• Pray for Teli, Paswan, Mushar, Chamar, Teear, and Kalwar communities — that God may raise leaders from among them. Especially pray that higher caste people may come to know the Lord.

• Pray for the newly appointed Chief Minister of Bihar. Pray for the Indian government — corruption is widespread, people's votes are not being respected, rights are being denied, and violent crimes are increasing.

• Pray for livelihood opportunities for believers. There is a need to set up health camps, coaching centers and sewing machine centers in villages so that believers' children can receive a good education and livelihood support.

Special prayer requests & praise reports from the Nepal field office:

• Praise God for His sovereignty over the nation and that everything is still under God’s control. Praise Him for opportunities to share Christ despite challenges and opposition.

• Praise God that 69 people heard the Gospel, for 22 baptisms and for many public declarations of faith.

• Praise God for new disciples, for the resources currently available for outreach, and for ministry partnerships with ongoing support.

• May the Lord continue to strengthen the leaders’ families in unity, love, faith, and spiritual growth.

• May the Lord give leaders and church planters victory over every challenge and obstacle that comes in ministry.

• Pray for the prison ministry to grow, strengthen and reach many, including prison staff.

• Pray that the Lord heals all those who are sick and suffering.

• Pray that there may be both spiritual and numerical growth in the Nepalese church.

• Pray for upcoming discipleship training and leadership development opportunities.

• Pray for transportation support for village outreach and follow-up.

• Pray for financial provision, Bibles, discipleship materials, and training resources.

• Pray for spiritual breakthrough in resistant communities.

• Pray for wisdom in engaging different cultural groups effectively.

• Please pray that church planters reach the Kanaujiya people group. Thank God for the Harijan community where many have been saved.

• Pray against discouragement, burnout, and spiritual attacks. Pray for unity, wisdom, and perseverance in ministry. Pray for more leaders to be brought, equipped and sent.

• Pray for peace, stability, and religious freedom. Pray against corruption, unrest, and policies that hinder Gospel work.

Special prayer requests & praise reports from the field offices in our security sensitive nations:

• Praise God for the two house churches that newly baptized believers started.

• Pray for economic stability; the rising costs make transportation and obtaining food very difficult.

• Pray for stability, safety and peace and for persecution to stop.

• Pray for the New Covenant Missions’ field workers and leaders to be encouraged and steadfast.

• Pray for the governments to recognize Christianity and to give freedom of worship.

• Pray for provision of resources for programs that help create opportunity to share the Gospel while also providing new skills like reading and sewing.

• Pray for more field workers.

• Pray for fruitfulness as a result of field workers’ efforts.