April

April 1 - International

• Pray for the team involved in DPM’s use of digital technology as they increase access worldwide to Derek’s teachings in many languages. They need God’s guidance and insight in all they do.

April 2 - India

• Directors Elsie and Danny will hold a pastors’ seminar this month in Shillong, Meghalaya (in the far northeast of the country). Pray for God’s protection, good health and anointing for them, and that this will be a great time of encouragement for the pastors in this remote area.

Testimony:

• “I’ve been to Bible school, and I am an ordained pastor. We have Zoom meetings every day with church members, and preaching has been a difficult task because I didn’t know what to preach on each day. So, I would preach from my personal meditations. But you brought Derek’s books to me, and now I have a whole treasure trove to delve into for rich material to feed my congregation. Thank you so much.” – Pastor Kingsley Jeyakumar

April 3 - Myanmar

• Pray for God’s protection and wisdom for our team as to the best ways to extend DPM’s ministry in this nation, especially as the political situation remains volatile.

April 4 - China

• Our China team plans to target two specific and very different groups: those with a simple heart and little education
  (mostly from rural areas), and those who are highly educated (mainly university students and scholars/intellectuals, mostly from urban areas). Pray for wisdom for the team in preparing material suitable for both groups.
• Pray for the Chinese translation and publication of The Beast or The Lamb. Distribution of Derek’s books is most welcomed by Chinese believers, but it is increasingly difficult. Pray for breakthrough from the Lord in this vital part of
  our ministry.

April 5 - Laos

• Although Laos is very closed to the gospel, our first pastors’ seminar was held recently, with 54 pastors and church leaders attending. The focus was Derek’s teaching on confidence and proclamation. Pray that the attendees will continue to grow in God’s Word from Derek’s teaching, apply what they learn, and then teach others.
• Pray for the Holy Spirit to move in Laos and empower the believers.

April 6 - Australia

• Pray for the final preparations for the DPM and Ebenezer Operation Exodus conference (focusing on Israel) in Sydney on April 20.
• Continue to pray for our Indigenous Outreach workers, Peter and Katie, as they minister in remote areas around Australia.

April 7 - New Zealand

• We are now supplying the Seafarers ministry with Derek’s teaching material on a regular basis, starting with 800 books (34 titles) and proclamation cards. Pray for Derek’s teaching to have a great impact and that many will take their new-found faith back to their families.

April 8 - Philippines

• We are still in need of several Philippines-based coordinators for DPM’s work across this nation of 114 million people.
• We would like to supply copies of The Divine Exchange to a major secular book chain in the Philippines so they can promote and sell Derek’s books. Pray for the finances needed to print these books.
• Derek’s one-hour video messages are airing nationwide on Lite TV. Pray for many to view them and be strengthened in their faith, and that the TV advertising of our website will draw many more viewers.

April 9 - Hungary

• Pray for God’s vision and wisdom for our new leadership and for new opportunities to reach as many people as possible with Derek’s teaching.
• Pray for our translators and proofreaders to have God’s wisdom and protection as they work on new material.
• Pray for the smooth completion of the translation, printing, and distribution of The End of Life’s Journey so that many believers will be encouraged by it.

April 10 - United Kingdom

• Pray that our UK app will continue to develop and be easily accessed so that its use will increase and many will be blessed by Derek’s teachings.

April 11 - Poland

• Pray for pastors and elders in Poland to be guided by the Holy Spirit, wisely interpret the Scriptures, and lead and equip God’s people well. May they also learn about, and desire to use, Derek’s teaching.
• Pray that the new government leaders will lead the nation in justice and respect Christian values so that we can continue to preach the gospel and distribute Derek’s material.

April 12 - France

• Pray for the Lord’s guidance and wisdom for Caroline as she oversees our work on social media, our website, and in communications projects.
• Pray also for Frédéric, the French “voice” of Derek Prince in our videos. He needs God’s wisdom, protection, and strength.
• Michaël’s responsibilities are growing. Pray for the Lord to use his creativity and skills, including his sense of organization.

April 13 - Sweden/Finland

• Declaring God’s Word is now published in Sweden. Pray for wide distribution and a good response.
• Pray for more translators for Derek’s teaching into Finnish so that more material can be produced and distributed.

April 14 - Netherlands

• Derek’s book, The Enemies We Face, has been reprinted. Pray this teaching will reach many and break the power of witchcraft in the church.
• We desire to reach more youth in our country. Pray they will discover Derek’s teaching through one of our formats and be changed by it.

April 15 - Romania

• Deliverance conferences based on Derek’s teaching are scheduled for May and will be led by Fanel Serban, our Romania Director. Pray for God’s anointing and protection on all involved and for many people to be delivered and set free.
• Pray for God’s wisdom for increasing the impact of DPM in Romania and for His provision to produce and distribute as much teaching as possible in audio, video, and book formats.

April 16 - Slovakia

• In the last two years, there has been a generational change in leadership in many Slovakian churches. Pray for these new leaders to learn about and obtain Derek’s teaching material so they can be taught well in God’s Word and then equip others for service.
• Pray for the smooth completion of the translation and printing of Rediscovering God’s Church and that it will greatly impact church leaders.
• Pray for wisdom and the fear of God for the new government leaders so they will lead righteously and have favor toward the church and its work.
• Pray for Slovakian believers who have faithfully served in churches for decades and are feeling spiritually dry to find Derek’s teaching and be renewed and refreshed by God’s Spirit.

April 17 - Serbia

• Serbia’s weak economy puts great pressure on Christian families. Pray for new job opportunities and God’s blessing on His people.
• The book God’s Plan for Your Money is being printed. Pray for God to use it to stir up faith in the hearts of believers so they will receive God’s provision.
• We have a tremendous need for youth workers and pastors. Pray for new opportunities to train and equip believers for ministry in local churches using Derek’s Bible teaching. Pray also for the younger generations to be empowered by the Holy Spirit to live victorious lives.

April 18 - Czech Republic

• Many Czech Christians began 2024 with 21 days of prayer and fasting, asking the Holy Spirit to imprint Jesus’ character in them. Pray they will reflect God’s love and the fruit of the Spirit and that Derek’s Bible teaching will empower them to live victorious lives.
• The pastors of the church of our Czech Director will be teaching about generosity and will give opportunities to serve inside and outside the church. This campaign will focus on sharing the gospel, planting new churches, and serving the underprivileged. Derek’s teaching will be used and shared whenever possible. Pray for God’s guidance for all involved and a harvest of souls, new churches, and for the poor to be delivered from current situations.

April 19 - Croatia

• Pray for new opportunities to reach and serve more churches with Derek’s teaching. The increase in distribution of our printed material shows an increase in the hunger for God’s Word.
• Pray for more people to be impacted by Derek’s teachings and to let us know. Very often, we hear from Christians who have come across Derek’s teachings by accident and who say it would have been better for them to have known Derek’s teachings earlier.

April 20 - South Africa/Botswana

• Pray for the printing and distribution of Blessing or Curse in Afrikaans and for the successful completion and printing of Life-Changing Spiritual Power in Tswana and Xhosa in 2024.
• Pray for our many new contacts who are watching Derek on YouTube to become firm in their faith and active in reaching out to others.

April 21 - South Africa

• A new DPM contact in the Northwest Cape is a lady who is a lay preacher and travels to small towns where there is a great lack of pastors. People are so grateful to get Bibles and Derek’s books, so pray that the material we gave her (books, DVDs in Afrikaans and Tswana, and a MegaVoice solar-powered audio player with 400 hours of Derek’s teaching) will be a great asset to her and those she ministers to. Pray also that she will help Bible study groups become established.
• Our Video Bible School Project will subtitle and voice 30 of Derek’s DVD teachings
  in 13 African languages (10 are already voiced). These teachings will benefit Angola, Botswana, Malawi, Zambia, Mozambique, Lesotho, Swaziland, Namibia, South Africa and Madagascar. Pray for the editors, proofreaders, and those doing the voicing to work accurately so that the work will go well and be on time.

April 22 - French-Speaking/Africa

• Continue to pray for good “boots on the ground” in French-speaking Africa so we can further the work among these nations and distribute Derek’s material in French more effectively.
• Pray for Mamadou Kalidou Barry in Guinea, who is completing the French translations of Derek’s core teachings on video in the Peul (Fulani) language and printing books to give out in prisons and elsewhere.

April 23 - United States/Hispanic Outreach

• A special event for Hispanic leaders was held in February at a church in West Palm Beach, Florida. Pray for good fruit to result and for those who received Derek’s teaching to be greatly impacted by it.
• Pray for new opportunities for networking with other churches and ministries in Florida that are reaching the Hispanic community and could use Derek’s Spanish material.

April 24 - Ukraine

• Hundreds of rehabilitation centers (for refugees, alcoholics, drug addicts, the homeless, disabled, and former prisoners) were given sets of Derek’s books (over 40 each). Pray that many will come to Christ and use Derek’s material to be taught and empowered.
• Pray that our IT ministry in Ukrainian and Russian will be successful and reach the millions of war refugees scattered around the world.
• Pray for contact with Ukrainian missionaries and pastors who are going to other nations so we can equip them with Derek’s material.

April 25 - Russia

• Pray for courage and resilience for believers who are facing persecution and for pastors and leaders who are daring to preach the gospel freely.
• Our outreach team needs wisdom to navigate their way and continue their ministry despite all the challenges.
• Some young people have responded, against all odds, to our request to help us. Pray for them to be used effectively by the Lord.

April 26 - Kazakhstan

• Pray for God’s guidance for effective strategies to expand the ministry, including connections with new partners who would stand with us to produce and share Derek’s teaching material.
• Pray for the Holy Spirit to work in the hearts of those who are receiving Derek’s teaching, so they may be spiritually equipped and encouraged.

April 27 - Azerbaijan

• Pray for believers here to receive the true gospel and be open to Derek’s teaching.
• Pray that these books can be translated into Azeri: Protection from Deception; The Beast or The Lamb; God’s Plan for Your Money.
• Thanksgiving, Praise and Worship was distributed to many churches and recorded on audio for YouTube. Pray that many people will learn how to truly praise and worship the Lord through this teaching.

Testimony:

• “I am very grateful to DPM for openly and freely issuing Derek Prince videos and books on the internet. Although I used to be a Muslim and became a Christian in 1992, my Christian life was hopelessly weak – more theology than Bible. But by God’s grace, in 2016 we received a parcel of Derek Prince books and were able to translate these into Azeri. We started with Does Your Tongue Need Healing?. When I read it, I was surprised by the writer’s bold statements. I started to search for information about Derek’s life and watched the biographical film. I was very impressed. So, I started to pay attention to his words. Then we asked for prayer. ‘Can your prayers change something?’ I wondered. But today, I am giving this testimony of gratitude to everyone who prayed. After seven years of listening to Derek Prince’s teaching, God healed me from a bad wound in my soul while I was listening to Blessing or Curse. I learned from Derek Prince to pray in faith. In 2017, I was praying at home, and a demon of darkness left our house. A big change came since that day, as a big cloud of a grey curse left our family. It was not easy to unlearn and learn anew. But I am very grateful.” – Fatima

April 28 - Syria

• Pray for the survivors of last year’s earthquake, who are still struggling with trauma and nervous disorders. Some medicines are not available due to sanctions placed on Syria. Pray for them to be lifted, for aid to reach people, and for Derek’s materials to also help bring them healing.

April 29 - Iran

• Pray for underground churches to grow and for the protection of believers, especially as we reach out to them with teaching material.
• Pray for more open doors to share the gospel and Derek’s teaching despite restrictions.
• Pray for our friend, Jacob, an Armenian minister who’s currently facing a long-term prison sentence in Tehran. Pray for his family also.

April 30 - Israel

• Pray for the DPM team to have God’s favor as they reach out and connect with people online and personally to share Derek’s teaching.
• Pray for Hebrew, Arabic, and Russian speakers to increasingly find Derek’s teachings in these languages online and be impacted by them.