Pray that Jesus would communicate to Iranians through dreams and visions to draw them to Himself.

Pray that the traumas experienced by recent immigrants while in Iran, would find healing through Jesus Christ. Pray that scripture-based trauma-healing groups would be started to serve this need.

Pray that Iranians who are turning to their ancient Zoroastiran religion (because of the failure of Islam in Iran), realize the futility of it, and discover the power and truth of Jesus Christ.

Tip: Ask Somalis to share their beliefs and practices with you; listen to them to see where God may be already in conversation with them and join that conversation with the good news as relationship and time allow.

Lord, lead Christians to Somalis who are searching for Jesus. Lord, lead churches in Surrey and Burnaby to pray for, and minister among, the Somali community.

Lord, may these Christians learn to effectively communicate the gospel using existing resources in the Somali language.

Lord, help existing Christians become more aware of Somalis in their community. Help Christians overcome fear, self interest, and negative thoughts toward Somalis.

Lord, raise up labourers among Somalis in Greater Vancouver to share the gospel, disciple believers, and start churches.

Pray that Somali disciples be made so that a Somali church community can be developed.

Pray for followers of Jesus to open their homes in a ministry of hospitality and safety for Somalis.