Children at a Christmas Care pack distribution in Sri Lanka.
Children at a Christmas Care pack distribution in Sri Lanka.
Dec. 07, 2023 | Sri Lanka

Christmas Care Distribution Makes Way for New Church

[185] prayers in [12] nations have been posted for churches in Sri Lanka.


A church in the Batticaloa area of Sri Lanka conducted their first Christmas Care Pack distribution early in the summer. One of the distribution points was in a hunters’ village deep in the jungle. The children in this village were overjoyed to receive their packs. No church was in this village prior to the distribution, but this event gave front-line workers the opportunity to negotiate with the village leader to allocate land to build a church. These workers are now in the process of procuring the land. Pray for the church to be firmly established in this village and the whole area.

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  • Build your church Lord. Make them a blessing to their community and a vital witness for you. May the message of Christ's love and sacrifice be loudly proclaimed here and may many find hope.
    Rebecca H - New Zealand
  • I thank you Lord for the joyful moments of the Christmas outreach. I pray this will bring opportunities of outreach and encouragement and salvation to all. I pray the church be established and that it stands strong and effectively preaches the gospel. I pray for it's protection and for the people and ministers that work their. I pray this in Jesus name
    Eric D - USA
  • Dearest Lord, fulfill now Your Word and plans for Your church in Sri Lanka and bring many more to Your fold for Your glory, honor, and praise. In Jesus name and by Your Holy Spirit, Amen.
    Sarah A - USA
  • Thank You that Christians in the Batticaloa region of Sri Lanka had a burden to reach this village deep in the jungle, and that the village leader agreed to allow them to build a church there. Once the land is procured, and the building process begun, create an interest in the hearts of the people to know more about Jesus Christ and His love for them.
    Toni D - USA
  • Almighty God. We praise You for Your faithfulness and mercy on the new church planned in Sri Lanka. We pray for the church to be firmly established in this village and the whole area. We pray for the church to be a blessing and the gospel to spread. In Jesus most precious name, the great love of God and the fellowship of the great Holy Spirit Amen.
    Alvin A - USA
  • Father, thank you for the faith that is growing in this village. May they find peace in your presence. May their plans for a church flourish. Thank you that the village leaders are favorable toward a church. May Jesus, our Savior be glorified in all the plans being made. Protect them from those who hate you & want to persecute these. Amen.
    Shelly D - USA
  • Thank You for graciously using this outreach to allow for the building of a church. I pray that qualified men would be found to lead it and that they could find land to build on. May the hearts of the villagers be softened and prepared to respond to the truth as they watch the church being built, and may Christians be prepared to minister there.
    Danielle H - USA
  • In the protective name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, El Shaddai, God Almighty, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of churches in Sri Lanka. We ask for provision, for hedge of protection, and angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • God our Father, I pray for our brothers and sisters in Sri Lanka to be protected and strengthened by your power. I pray that they will be unified and love and care for one another so that their neighbours and families will see your love. Amen.
    Karen L - Canada
  • Dear brothers and sisters in Christ- Amen! This is great news. God is moving! The good news of the kingdom will be spread throughout the world. Jesus is coming soon! His Will will be done. We will continue to pray.
    Susan R - USA
  • Lord, all praise to You for opening doors in this village for a church to be established. Please help my Srilankan brothers and sisters build their church for Your glory, honor, and praise. In Jesus name, Amen.
    Sarah A - USA
  • Father, we pray that You'll raise up godly men, women, and children in Batticaloa who'll serve as Christ's ambassadors to the local populace. As Your people in Sri Lanka navigate the real estate procurement process, help them to exercise wisdom and discernment. May Your people in Batticaloa be salt and light throughout the community and glorify Jesus.
    Patrick V - USA
  • In the presence of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Shammah, God Who is there, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of churches in Sri Lanka. We ask to help stay in Your presence, Your provision, a hedge of protection and angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • My precious Lord, please continue Your perfect work in the lives of these, Your children. Bless them openly and make them brave. Soften the hearts of the lost in their area and show Yourself mighty in their midst. In Jesus name I pray....AMEN
    MARANATHA
    Della H - USA
  • Lord, how beautiful that the children were overjoyed, & that a church will now be built there! Your Hand is moving all over this earth! TY the church will be built acc to Your plans & purposes for this group of people there that You love so much. Draw every heart that will make that church their home. Bring those into the fold that are seekingYouIJN
    Lisa T - USA
  • I prayer 4 Sti Lanka that u protect them guide them. I prayer the church will get established. That they hunger 4 ur word. Watch over them .
    White L - USA
  • Father God, thank you for the opportunities in Sri Lanka to minister the gospel of Jesus Christ to children and families. I pray that the people will hear and receive this message and be saved. I pray that many will be drawn into Your Kingdom. I pray that the name of Jesus Christ will be exalted and the people will know the truth of salvation in Him.
    Julia F - USA
  • Jesus thank you for the village leaders giving permission to build the church in this Village. Please bring your sheep into the fold and let the front line workers see a Great Harvest. Amen
    michele r - USA
  • In the saving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Yeshua, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we worship You that Christians in Sri Lanka believe in Your salvation. We worship You for gift distribution ministry. We ask for boldness, a hedge of protection, angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Praise You for this outreach that brought good will to this village and opened doors for a church and more ministry to happen. Thank You for this and I pray that believers will come together in this village and that Your name would be lifted up. I pray this thru Jesus. Amen.
    joey S - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in Sri Lanka: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Give one church in the Batticaloa area favor with their village leader, that they'll establish themselves in their village & be of service there. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Lord, we pray for churches in Sri Lanka to develop and grow and teach sound doctrine and provide loving care for their community. Thank you for the way these gifts opened the door to ministry. May your Word not return void in this place. Bring many to life-saving faith in Jesus Christ for salvation.
    Jackie V - USA
  • Our Father, I pray for the Batticaloa and all areas of Sri Lanka. Establish healthy churches. Let your bride be active, evident, and protected. Continue opportunities that are wise in giving churches ability to be accepted by village leaders. Let the death and resurrection of Christ be believed in Sri Lanka.
    Rachel Albro H - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in Sri Lanka: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Give the Batticaloa church favor with their village leader so they may be established in the village, serving the villagers. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • Lord I pray that this church in Sri Lanka would be firmly established and rooted in the Truth of the Gospel and that by the power of the Holy Spirit, it would raise up disciples who make disciples who make disciples. Let this entire community be changed by the power of Jesus. Protect it from evil. The power of God defend and guard it.
    Atacy U - USA
  • Father God please help these Christians to create this church. In Jesus name. Amen
    Arnie W - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in Sri Lanka: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Give the Batticaloa church favor with their village leader so they can establish themselves where they are & serve there & the whole area. In Jesus' Name. Amen
    Lisa D - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in Sri Lanka: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Give one church in the Batticaloa area favor the village leader so they can get established in the area & serve the village & the whole area. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Lord I thank you for your provision in hunters village.I pray these people will know the full gospel and they will be blessed always and follow your ways. i pray you will protect all Christians in Sri Lankain Jesus name by his blood which was shed for all the sins of the nation Sri Lanka. I pray this nationwil be shaken with the gospel of Jesus Christ
    Rosemary T - USA
  • Our Hope, Joy, and Comfort, what a heartwarming report from Sri Lanka. Thank you that You are the God of the remote places as well. May the children see the Christ of Christmas and believe that He is their Savior. Amen.
    Joan B - USA
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