August 2026

 "Arise, shine for your light has come,
and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.

See, darkness covers the earth and
thick darkness is over the peoples,
but the Lord rises upon you,
and his glory appears over you.

Nations will come to your light and kings
to the brightness of your dawn." 

Isaiah 60:1-3, theme verse for
 Resplandece International

Jean-Pasteur Katavo

MTS Director of African Translations and Emerging Leader Development

Daphrose Muteho

MTS Director of Trauma-Informed Gracia Chaplaincy,
Adolescent and Women's Ministries

PRAISE

• Praise for MTS trainers: We praise the Lord for Esther, Rosette, Guilaine, Patience, and Jodésie — five MTS master trainers now engaged in a six-week intensive chaplaincy school, being equipped to train future chaplains. 

PRAYER

• While we praise the Lord for such an opportunity, we pray that they are equipped effectively for the ministry assignment that is waiting for them.
• Prayer for August refreshment: August 2026 is a month of refreshment and planning at MTS Goma. We pray for divine inspiration, renewed strength, and clear vision on behalf of the 35 master trainers and caregivers.
• Intercession for DRC: The Congolese people are weary after 33 years of war, the 17th Ebola outbreak, and crushing poverty. Many have reached the breaking point, with hope nearly extinguished. Let us claim God’s special favor and mercy over the Democratic Republic of Congo.
• Prayer for Daphrose and Katavo  who are preparing By His Wounds for adolescents, alongside a teacher’s guide, a Bible study guide, and the Kids’ Embrace Bible this month. Let us pray for illumination, health, and stamina as they carry this vital work forward.

David Mudeya

MTS Beni Regional Office

PRAISE

• Seeing His protection over us, our families, our team members’ families, and communities.
• He is providing us with the strength to accomplish several ministry activities, like the follow up of the radio outreach, the ongoing BHW to theology students, the BHW oral well accomplished this year.
• The security that is slowly being built up in the area, after the hard moments of some weeks ago.  

PRAYER

• Still the Church in the region: for faith to get strengthened through the proclamation of the Gospel and discipleship.
• The Lord’s blessing and anointing over the activities for August 2026: the Radio outreach programs, the COT training in Bulongo, and the Healing Groups follow-up at Kasindi, the Youth BHW conference on August 15-16.
• Prayers for the MTS Partners in the Region: We are still praying that the Lord God will sustain the ministry partners with whom and through whom Mending the Soul works to reach the communities. These partners include CEPIMA Beni, Oicha and Bunia, CERESAM Beni and Mutwanga, CERAPEC, L2RCongo, BBC, UCBC, ECC and ERC Churches, USB, UBECA, the Excellent Group, and many others.

Moise Mawa

MTS Butembo, Lubero, Bashu Regional Office

Report: "We thank God for the gift of life He continues to grant us. Our family is in good health. However, since July 15th, we have been living in fear as the threat from the ADF draws closer to the center of Mambowa. Surrounding villages are emptying due to the fear of attacks; the populations of nearby villages—such as Kambau, Pawanja, Liboyo, and Kisasa (all within 15 km)—have already fled to Mambowa."

PRAISE  

• Let us praise God as a source of healing for trauma, especially in these times of insecurity.
• Success of the By His Wounds Oral conference in Lubero/Musingiri.
• Success of By His Wounds broadcast.
• Healing of some confirmed cases of Ebola virus disease.

PRAYER

• That God works through our authorities to restore security and allow these people to return to their homes.
• All healthcare workers need prayer, as they are facing the threat from the ADF in addition to the stress caused by the Ebola virus disease.
• We have a project to purchase a plot of land and build a house; we ask for your prayers so that this goal may be realized by the end of the year.
• Prayer for protection of Christians' faith during war and Ebola virus disease turmoil.
• Prayer for good health and peace in master trainers' families.
• All healthcare workers need prayer, as they are facing the threat from the ADF in addition to the stress caused by the Ebola virus disease.
• Pray for Children Our Treasure training in August in Butembo.
• Pray for an end to war and killings in eastern DRC.
• Pray for achievement of MTS objectives during the current fiscal year.

Fred Mugeni

MTS Uganda / Africa Coordinator

PRAISE & PRAYER

• Praise the Lord! Our master trainers completed a Children Our Treasure training for 24 teachers from two primary schools in Kasese. Please join us in praying for wisdom and stamina for these trainers as they prepare to reach the growing number of schools that have already requested this training for their teachers and students.

Debbie Taylor

RESPLANDECE: An abuse ministry using MTS in
Spanish-speaking communities

 PRAISE 

• Praise God that Resplandece’s reach has expanded from participants in 13 countries to participants in 23 countries.
• Rejoice that 30 young adults throughout Latin America are participating in Explora this summer and bringing contagious enthusiasm to the experience.
• Praise God for the ways Nicaragua and Ecuador are developing approaches to Mending the Soul that reflect the unique needs of their communities.
• Give thanks for facilitators and administrators who are helping introduce Mending the Soul in new regions, including the Amazon.

PRAYER

• Pray for the young adults participating in Explora this summer, asking God to meet each one personally and bring lasting healing.
• Pray for the final preparation and printing of the Spanish second edition of Mending the Soul.
• Pray for wisdom, accuracy, and endurance as the team begins translating To Heal or Harm.
• Ask God to provide the people, time, and resources needed for Resplandece’s continued growth.
• Pray that the Resplandece network will remain deeply connected, mutually supportive, and united in its passion to extend Christ-centered healing throughout Latin America.

Titus & Stephanie Folden

MTS Regional Coordinator for Latin America and Europe

PRAYER 

• For the completion of the Caring for the Vulnerable Children curriculum in Spanish.
• For Ana Gloria who is beginning to use CVC material in Valencia, Spain with young children in a violent and marginalized community. 
• Prayer and praise for the upcoming *Explore workshop offered in Guayaquil, Ecuador, open to anyone in the city August 15-September 26.

 THANK YOU FOR YOUR PRAYERS!
THEY MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE!

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