Global
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Reaching the world takes the effort of everyone, not just those on the field.
Knowing our missionaries and national partners well, and how to pray and encourage them appropriately, requires time and energy. Your presence to hear and learn from them while they are in-country is a HUGE encouragement, even when financial support isn’t possible.
This page will be updated regularly with updates from our short-term teams and information on who’s in town and how you can be engaged in Memphis or around the world.
Comings and Goings
D and J | Middle East (in country: July 20, July 27, August 3, and August 10)
July 27 | Dessert @ the Duffys (Click here to RSVP)
J&J Frazier | U.S.-based, Middle East (in country May 25 through June 29; August 3 through August 17)
Gathering TBD
Saunders | Japan (in country August 1-September 20)
Gathering TBD
Rutherfurd | New Zealand (in country September 18-30)
Gathering TBD
Moldova Team Update
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
4:30 p.m. CST / 12:30 a.m. EET (Thursday)
We have finished up a fantastic week of camp. Many children have been impacted positively towards the gospel and we can continue to pray for the Lord to do His work in their lives. Most of the children do not want to go home as they are not in healthy situations. This camp has been a place where they have been loved and cared for well. Tomorrow morning when we say good bye will be difficult. Please pray for the children, the staff and us as we seek to leave well. We will be leaving Moldova in the morning and traveling back into UN territory. Please pray for our border crossing and safety as we travel back to Iasi.
Monday, July 21, 2025
6:00 p.m. CST
The Czech team arrived back home in Memphis, safe and sound, praising the Lord for their time at Pluska English Camp! In-Life reports that this year, they had the most non-believers attending camp (30+) and they all participated and enjoyed their time. Please pray for fruit in the coming weeks, months, and years as In-Life meets with these individuals to study the Bible and share the Lord. Pray their hearts would be drawn to Him.
Sunday, July 20, 2025
2:05 p.m. CST / 10:05 p.m. EET
We have completed two full days of camp! The weather has been great and the camp has run smoothly. Our team has been able to assist the Romanian and Moldovan teams with teaching, discipleship, and providing opportunities to deepen relationships with the Moldovan children who are at the camp. We’ve also enjoyed the food had a lot of fun! Continue praying for health and good weather and for the gospel seeds that are being planted to take root. Also pray for energy, rest, continued cooperation, and gospel focus among the leaders.
Moldova Team Update
Saturday, July 19, 2025
4:43 p.m. CST / 12:34 a.m. (Sunday) CEST
We finished our time with our English Students on Friday Evening. Each of our groups performed skits cleverly portraying our teaching abilities - they were both hilarious & tear-jerking! They thanked us & lavished us with thoughtful gifts & we all stayed up very late sharing sweet memories from the week. Many of the students shared their testimonies with us & we pray this has been a time of spiritual growth & encouragement for them. There are still others who are not yet believers & we will continue praying for the Lord to open their eyes to see their deep need for Him.
We waved goodbye to our dear Czech friends this morning & then headed to Prague. Our afternoon was spent touring this beautiful city & enjoying delicious food with a few of the In Life staff. We will attend church with them tomorrow morning & Scott will share his testimony once more.
We will begin our journey home early Monday morning & we look forward to sharing how we have seen the Lord working mightily in the Czech Republic!
Sunday, July 13, 2025
1:52 p.m., CST / 9:52 p.m. EAT
The team is on the plan and begins their travel home in minutes. Pray for safety and health during the long trip home. They will arrive back to Memphis around 10 p.m. on Monday evening.