JANUARY

Wednesday – 1Please join our staff in Russia and Ukraine who are praying for FEBC supporters around the world. Pray for their health, their families, and for the passion for evangelism to continue to give them energy and guidance. And – have a blessed New Year!

Thursday – 2We planning to build an FM station in the city of Kremenchuk, Ukraine – praise God! The government issued an initial permission. Please pray that God will provide recourses for a transmitter, monthly electric and other bills.

Friday – 3Alina from Saratov, Russia, wrote in and shared that when she was pregnant with her second child, her husband was killed, and her mother died 2 months later. Then her child was born and was diagnosed with autism.

“What do I do? Where do I get the strength?”

Please pray for God’s comfort and strength, and that He brings believers around them to support them.

Saturday – 4 The Potapenko family from Chernivtsi recently experienced a terrible accident. Miraculously, the parents and children all survived. Igor wrote, “We listen to Radio M and thank you for what you are doing. You are a ray of light in this world of darkness. You are a much-needed support in this difficult time.” Please pray that listeners who are going through difficulties and trials may find their comfort in God.

Sunday – 5 Please pray for Rudi Wiens, FEBC-Eurasia’s coordinator, as he is working with evangelical leaders in Kazakhstan to help move the ministry of FEBC forward. Pray that God will send the right people as leaders and co-workers in FEBC-Kazakhstan.

Monday – 6 Today is Christmas Eve according to the Julian calendar. It is widely celebrated in Russia, and it is connected more to national traditions than to the Good News. We at FEBC-Russia are doing all we can to help people understand the Gospel of Christ during these holidays.

Tuesday – 7Please uplift in prayer all those listeners who came to visit Christmas services in Evangelical churches because of FEBC’s invitations. Pray that for many of them, 2020 will become the Year of Jesus.

Wednesday – 8 RadioM released a video about how a believer forgave and hugged his brother’s killer. Many people responded with their own stories. One woman wrote in about losing her brother, another person about losing someone in the hospital. Please pray that God heals the hearts of people who have lost ones.

Thursday – 9 Please pray for FEBC-Ukraine’s administrative director Eduard Kurylenko. Pray for God’s blessings as he’s dealing with Ukrainian officials and changing laws, as well as properties, frequencies, and equipment. Also pray for Eduard’s wife Nadia, and their four children.

Friday – 10 Listeners from the war zone in Eastern Ukraine often thank us for the opportunity to share our programs, evangelizing people who are especially open to listening in these days. Please pray for people in the war zone who need God’s hope.

Saturday – 11 “Your program is so important to me. It prepares me to discuss my faith with unbelievers. Only recently, my unbelieving friend said that all religions lead to God, and Christianity is not unique. To be honest, I did not know how to answer her. And here you are with your broadcast! Thank you and thank God!”

— Alla from Vitebsk, Belarus writing to Igor Popov, host of the program “Immersion.”

Please pray for believers who are being equipped to share the good news. Pray for courage and for wisdom from God.

Sunday – 12Please pray for the projects that Victor Akhterov is working on in Buryat republic of Russia, the development of Moldova ministry, and reaching the 20 million Muslims living in Russia.

Monday – 13“Thank you for the excellent broadcasts! What I love is that no matter the topic, you are always careful to encourage people to seek God. You are always trying to share what God is doing in your life with us. Thank you.”

— Yuri from Ukraine

Please pray for our listeners as they are learning to turn to God in every situation and are helping others do the same.

Tuesday – 14“My husband and I had been married for several years when he began to change. I started changing too, out of bitterness, and soon we had split up. I was in a terrible state of mind.

“And then I heard your program on the air. It became my rehab and recovery. I was so renewed and strengthened that I was able to restore relations with my husband and we are now back together!”

— Lyudmila from Votkinsk, Russia, writing to Eugene after the broadcast of the ‘Good Day’ program.

—Please pray for those with broken marriages and families, that God would work his redeeming and restoring power in people’s lives.

Wednesday – 15Please pray for Victor Akhterov, FEBC leader for Russia & Ukraine, as he’s organizing a joint programming seminar in Kiev. These practical seminars always result in sharpening our focus on effectively reaching the lost, and helping our listeners be connected with local churches.

Thursday – 16Natalia, 35, from Novosibirsk, Russia wrote in to say that she had never read the Bible. Our broadcasts became her first introduction to God’s word. Natalia asked the host to help her find a bible. She was blind and had to have her mother read aloud to her. The host contacted ministers from a local church, and they have been having a Bible study with her for almost two months now, which she participates in with pleasure.

“I used to consider myself a believer,” she writes, “though I didn’t understand what that really meant. Now I know that Jesus Christ is my savior.” Please pray for Natalia and others like her who are taking their first steps in the faith.

Friday – 17Please pray for Alexey Vlasikhin, FEBC-Russia’s program director. He’s working with many programmers, evaluates the effectiveness of each project, and participates in continual update of FEBC’s strategy to reach more Russians for Christ. Also, pray for Alexey’s family, especially his daughter Katya who is facing some health challenges.

Saturday – 18A listener from Crimea wrote, “You have a cool program. We don’t have anything like this in Crimea. Thank God for online broadcasts, it allows us to listen to good programs too.”

A few years ago, Crimea was annexed by Russia from Ukraine. Please pray for people living in this and other areas where religious freedoms are restricted. Pray for the courage and strength to stay faithful.

Sunday – 19In 2019, two media ministries drastically diminished their work in Russia and Ukraine. In this environment, FEBC’s work becomes even more important and needed. Pray that we will be effective in reaching our goal of inspiring people to follow Christ.

Monday – 20 Elena wrote in, “I don’t feel like I have the right to live. I can’t stop these suicidal thoughts.” Please pray for Elena as our trained consultants continue to work with her. Pray that people who are dealing with these issues reach out for help.

Tuesday – 21Please pray for Rev. Oleg Shevkun, FEBC’s senior broadcaster in Moscow. Oleg is a leading Bible teacher in the country. Pray that many of his listeners give their hearts to Christ in 2020. Also, special prayer is needed for Oleg’s health, and for continuous blessings on his family.

Wednesday – 22A listener of ours, Julia, recently lost her job. She is worried and has been examining her life. She is looking for her purpose in life. Please pray for people like Julia to find their meaning in God, and that he would be their provider.

Thursday – 23Russia is developing so called “sovereign Internet” in efforts to have more control over what is allowed online. Pray that the freedom of Gospel proclamation online will continue. Currently, FEBC is reaching millions of Russians by using online tools.

Friday – 24Olga from Chernivtsi, Ukraine wrote in, “My husband left me with four children, two natural and two adopted. We had no money so I had to go to Poland to find work. My oldest son Roman was left in charge of the younger children and he has been listening to your radio station. He especially likes the family programs.”

The family has begun attending church and the eldest sister was recently baptized. Many families are being separated due to a lack of opportunities in Ukraine. Please pray for God’s provision and that he keeps families together in troubled times.

Saturday – 25Two listeners who had not been to church for many years recently decided to return after listening to a program in which the guest was a priest. One of the listeners had recently lost her mother. Please pray for listeners like these to turn to God in their difficulties. May God use these programs to turn people’s hearts back to Him.

Sunday – 26Please pray for our listener Natalia, who recently experienced a house fire. Pray for God’s blessing of the restoration of the house and for the children to recover from the shock.

Monday – 27Please pray for the people of Kurdumovka, a small town in Eastern Ukraine where FEBC is reaching many with the Gospel. In cooperation with churches from neighboring cities, we are helping the needy children in Kurdumovka, most of whom are coming from dysfunctional families. Pray that they’ll grow up as strong Christians who will change that town for Christ.

Tuesday – 28Please pray for the end of hostilities in eastern Ukraine. This is a common prayer request of listeners. The damage has been widespread and has caused much grief.

Wednesday – 29

Please pray for Alexandr, FEBC listener in Kiev, Ukraine. A brilliant computer programmer, he used to be an atheist, but continues to listen and God continues to work on his heart.

Thursday – 30Please pray for FEBC’s ministry to Russian university students. We often invite non-Christian students into our studios to answer their questions, and help them understand the Gospel.

Friday – 31Marianna had volunteered at orphanages before, but after listening to an episode of “Excellent Family” with Tatyana Vaganova about adoption, she and her husband decided to adopt a child.

“If it were not for your broadcasts, my husband and I may never have taken this step.”

Please pray for families like these who are making the brave decision to take in children and give them families.