“Remember to pray for Orion and Keren that they will get their visas soon so they can go to Papua New Guinea and travel upriver in that big canoe,” said the Sabbath School leader as many people murmured their agreement.

Another person stopped me. “I am praying for you every day.”

I know that voices are lifted in prayer for us around breakfast tables, before bed, in churches and in many other places.

Such sweet words: “I am praying for you.” They fill me with hope and courage. Each of us missionaries longs for and needs your prayers. Thank you for being on the front lines of the spiritual battle, interceding for us every day.

We have received our work permit and hope to have our visas soon so we can go to Papua New Guinea.

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