Give thanks that our application to register as a local company in Nepal was approved by the government. The next step is to submit the application for the joint venture (between MAF International and the local company) with the Department of Information and the Civil Aviation Authority Nepal. Once approved, we are able to apply for an Air Operator’s Certificate. Please continue to pray for this ongoing process.

The water levels on Jamuna River in Bangladesh have risen dramatically, flooding much of the area. Please pray for the people in the Gaibandha area and in other areas of Bangladesh where many are now having to deal with flooding.

We are waiting for airstrip reconstruction approval in East Timor. Pray that those responsible for issuing the approvals will act quickly, enabling us to reach more areas of this country.

Give thanks for Patrick Williams who will take on the role of Country Director in Papua New Guinea. Patrick has previously served as Finance Manager with MAF in Tanzania, PNG and Australia.

Praise God that Bert van den Bosch is to become Country Director for Chad. Bert and his wife Janetta currently serve in Madagascar where Bert is Logistics Manager. Pray for them as they prepare to move to Chad in October. Remember the Chad time as they settle back into the country after evacuation earlier this year.

New regulations in Madagascar require all flying to be in daylight and below cloud. As this affects the logistics and safety of our operations, please pray for wisdom to know the best way forward.

There is an urgent need for storage of our second aircraft in Madagascar. Pray that an effective solution can be found quickly.

Pray for ongoing health, strength and protection for pilot Brad Sinclair in East Timor as he manages this new operation. Ask for opportunities to expand our work and build effective relationships with partner missions.

Pray for ongoing success in the peace process between the Ugandan government and the rebel Lord’s Resistance Army to end decades of conflict that has killed thousands. Also remember those who are returning to their homes after living for many years as refugees.

Give thanks that the Ministry of Transport in Sudan has issued an exemption from the high landing fees throughout the south. Pray for our pilots as they implement this permission

Our aircraft in Cambodia was flying twice weekly to Mondolkiri to support mission work, but the government has officially closed the airstrip. Pray for wisdom and clarity for our team as they negotiate with officials.

Pray for strength and encouragement for our engineers in Papua New Guinea as they are stretched due to lack of staff. Ask God to provide more experienced engineers to join our team.

Continue to pray for wisdom to manage the ongoing shortage of Avgas, which fuels our Cessna 206 aircraft.

Uphold our team serving in Aceh province of Sumatra, Indonesia, and pray that they would know God’s strength, wisdom and encouragement as they help people devastated by the tsunami.

Please pray for the ongoing airstrip development work in Tanzania that many people in truly isolated places will be reached.

Please pray for the recruitment of urgently-needed experienced pilots and aircraft maintenance engineers for service.

Remember those who depend on our flights.