Pray for Dunedin, New Zealand
University of Otago
CO Dunedin was established in 2009 in partnership with Grace Bible Church Dunedin and ministers to students at the University of Otago. Much of New Zealand’s population claims no spiritual beliefs, and Dunedin’s students are at the front lines of a spiritually apathetic culture. The team’s vision is to see the next generation filled with gospel-focused leaders.
Pray for the location…
Over 80 staff and students registered to attend the Winter Conference this weekend! The topic is resilience in daily lives, community interactions, and the mission God has given us to make disciples.
In the residence hall, Te Rangihiroa, the administration allows Travis to eat in the cafeteria and have access to students in the halls. The team is allowed to serve pancakes on Thursday nights. The turnout has been overwhelming and created long wait lines. Despite the wait, students stick around to socialize, play games, and enjoy the camaraderie.
The Lord would reveal to non-Christians the insufficiency and folly of the sin they relentlessly pursue.
David and Paddy are now launching an initiative in the Polytech collegeto reach as many students as they can there. Doors have opened up. On March 11, they hosted the first lunchtime pancakes. They have invited many guys to a mid-week discussion group. The first one is on hope. Where does hope come from? Can we have true hope? Pray for God's wisdom and fruitfulness to be poured out.
Pray for the staff…
Please pray that God will bless and use this weekend with a significant time of growth for all who attend. Please also pray for safe travel and all the logistics for the Winter Conference.
Otago Polytechnic allows Staff to cook pancakes for their residents each week. Staff have requested permission to host a spiritual discussion group. Pray a spiritual discussion group will be approved at the Polytech this year! Pray students will investigate Jesus and for the Spirit to give much fruit.
The Lord would enable the Staff to connect with students who will be hungry to take their next step.
The Men's and Women's events will bring Christians and their friends together in a fun environment.
In deciding which events will be attractive and wise in managing the resources available. Encouragement in the challenge of apathy among students.
Staff dynamics as they welcome new Staff members.
Bethany will have favor with immigration as she applies for her new visa.
The Lord to provide the support Rebecca needs to join the New Zealand team.
Integration into life in NZ for Travis.
Confidence and boldness in ministry.
Encouragement and wisdom for Paddy as he reaches out to guys who were interested in spiritual development in the past, but now are saying no thanks.
Pray for the students…
That God would grow in the believers, a vision for the lost to know Jesus.
That God would build up the student leaders to take the gospel to their lost friends.
That God will grow the seed of the gospel in non-believers' hearts.
That He would reveal His Truth to them in His Word by the power of the Holy Spirit.