Dr. Richard's upcoming Middle East trip postponed | August 27, 2013

Dear friends,

Dr. Richard had been planning a September trip to the Middle East to encourage pastors there. However, because of rapidly changing circumstances in that region, he has had to postpone that trip.

Please pray for:

Guidance as RREACH considers how to minister to pastors in the Middle East.

For the needs of Middle Eastern pastors and their families.

That RREACH's Pastor's Family Care Fund projects, which are continuing despite the changes to Dr. Richard's travel plans, would meet needs and encourage the Middle Eastern pastors.

(RREACH’s Pastor’s Family Care Fund provides specifically for Gospel proclaimers and their families during times of extreme need. Dr. Ramesh Richard has noted over the years that wherever relief is needed, pastors are often the ones administering it. They and their families sacrifice to help others. Click here for more information.)

For His glory,

Edie Ross

Prayer Coordinator

Received: April 29, 2021

Urgent request: Pastors and Christians in Egypt | August 14, 2013

Dear Friends,

Greetings on behalf of Dr. Ramesh Richard. You have no doubt heard of the violence taking place in Egypt, a country in which RREACH has been blessed to minister over the years. We have received requests from some of the pastors there, which are listed below.

Please join Dr. Richard, the RREACH board and the RREACH staff as we pray for Egyptian pastors and Christians - including those who have touched and been touched by RREACH (550 pastors from 19 denominations at a pastors conference a few years ago and 18 young, lead pastors at GPA Egypt last year.)

The situation: 

Amidst protests by supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi, churches and Christian businesses and homes are under attack in multiple cities in Egypt. Protestors are throwing stones and Molotov cocktails at churches, and there are reports that Christians' homes have been burned.

The police and army are trying to maintain safety for all people and to disperse the protestors peacefully. In some areas these protests have been going on for up to six weeks, blocking roads and causing a great amount of suffering for people in those neighborhoods and those who commute through those neighborhoods.

Please pray: 

That the situation will calm down and violence would cease

For wisdom for the police and army

For the safety of all churches and congregations

For strength and protection for Christians in Egypt, especially for pastors there

For His glory,

Edie Ross

RREACH Prayer Coordinator

Received: April 29, 2021

Praise report: Balkan States trip | August 2, 2013

Dear Friends,

Greetings on behalf of Dr. Ramesh Richard! Please accept our deep thanks for praying for Ramesh Richard during his seven-day trip to the Balkan States in Southeastern Europe.

The Lord used His servant in wonderful ways during the trip. I'm happy to share some praises with you!

Dr. Richard began his time teaching at GPA Balkan States, which included 27 pastors from the countries of Montenegro, Serbia, Kosovo, Albania, Bosnia and Macedonia.

In this war-torn region that has experienced social  oppression, ethnic cleansing and betrayal, many of the pastors were cautious at first when getting to know each other.

On the first Sunday, three pastors from different countries--all had served in the military during the same time period--shared their life-stories. One pastor who served in the Bosnian Special Forces spoke about dodging land mines during the war. His fellow pastor from a different country said, "I was putting in those land mines."

After sharing, the three pastors knelt and prayed together with all the other pastors surrounding them.

Praise God, the walls within Christ's Church in that region are coming down. The pastors who attended said they appreciated RREACH's work, adding, "this has opened our eyes to what it is to study and preach the Scriptures."

Praise the Lord for two powerful media opportunities for Dr. Richard to present Christ: while in Montenegro, the least-evangelized country in Southeastern Europe, a nationally televised interview; and the next day, in Serbia, an hour-long interview on Orthodox Radio, with two million listeners. Dr. Richard continually weaved in salvation by grace through faith, and his interviewer, a fine Orthodox theologian, seemed so encouraged that he came to the evangelistic meeting that evening.

Give thanks to God for two evangelistic dinners at which Dr. Richard spoke. The first was attended by 30 business professionals in Montenegro. Thirteen were pre-Christian and two trusted in the Lord Jesus! In Serbia, Dr. Richard gave an evangelistic address at a coffee shop where they expected 20 to come and 85 showed up.

Thank you again for your continued prayers for RREACH and Dr. Richard!

For His glory,

Edie Ross

RREACH Prayer Coordinator

Received: April 29, 2021