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In the Middle East, another Covid-19 lockdown has ended the softball season prematurely this fall. Even though the teams can't practice, they are all staying connected. Our international partner asks for prayer as she returns to interacting by virtual means and finding ways to share Life with these gals. [posted 10.1.2020]

PRAYER FOCUS: Middle East

Pray for our in-country partner, "Sandy," to have great one-on-one conversations virtually.

Pray for CEI leaders and alumni in the USA who are connecting via Zoom and FaceTime. We are still having opportunities to share Jesus and to care for our friends by virtual means!

Our partners in Egypt have been creative with hosting online camps and trainings this summer. The following are two stories about how effective virtual teams can be in our Covid-19 world:

Leadership Development Zoom Calls - Reshape is in the third year of sponsoring professional soccer teams that compete in the national leagues. The following is a story about one of the women's teams. "On a recent Zoom call with our women's team, two of our players asked to stay on to talk with our coaches. They said, "We want you to know that the Reshape values are more than just words for us; they have gone into our hearts. And even if something happened and we didn't have you as coaches any more, we would pass on the Reshape DNA to others and keep the environment."

Virtual Camps - One of the things that made the camps so effective was an idea that the Lord inspired in me to put together home activity bags. Bags were full of art supplies, games, activities and teaching tools to promote participation. Our team purchased the supplies, packed the bags and arranged transportation to everyone's homes, and the effort was so worth it Immediately, participants were excited to open their bags and began wondering what all the items were for. In some ways, they were more engaged than during in-person camps. --"Robbie"

posted 10.1.2020

PRAYER FOCUS: Egypt

Pray for virtual camps and leadership trainings that are going on this fall. Pray that God opens up opportunities to share His Life.

Pray for "Robbie" as he is battling some major health issues. Pray for the right doctors, treatments and healing.

Pray for "Robbie" and his family to stay strong in the midst of a busy ministry season and his health issues.

NORTH AFRICA

Our contact in North Africa reports that the August sports camps went well! The staff is working with locals to continue to provide training, mostly in baseball. Even though they can’t host groups or coaches from the US this year, they are still having an impact through sports!

For the next two months, they are hosting additional baseball camps and they have 60 young people signed up!

posted 09.16.2020

Prayer Focus: North Africa

Continue to pray for open doors to share faith through sports like baseball. Pray for ongoing favor with the baseball and softball federation and for future open doors once Covid restrictions are lifted.

Continue to pray for strength for the two missionary families who are faithfully serving there.

"...NOW TEACH THESE TRUTHS TO OTHER TRUSTWORTHY PEOPLE WHO WILL BE ABLE TO PASS THEM ON TO OTHERS." 2 Timothy 2:2 (NLT)

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