February 1 (Sunday)

As we begin praying this February, please pray for MAF’s global leadership. Ask God for wisdom, unity and discernment as they make decisions that guide the mission. Pray that they would be led by the Holy Spirit and strengthened as they serve, so MAF can continue bringing help, hope and healing to isolated communities.

February 2 (Monday)

Give thanks for our floatplane. Last year, it landed in remote Wanga Wanga, Papua New Guinea, for the first time! The pilots have gladly connected with the locals, sharing stories and building lasting bonds.

February 3 (Tuesday)

Mel Higgins (pg. 6) – Please pray for Mel as she continues serving MAF in Arnhem Land. Give thanks for the many opportunities God has provided through outreach flights, community relationships, milestones like reaching 1,000 flight hours, and the joy of being part of graduations and celebrations. Pray for wisdom, energy and encouragement as she supports young people, continues outreach in the new year and prepares for her upcoming home assignment.

February 4 (Wednesday)

Please pray for our pilots as they fly doctors around some of Chad’s remotest regions. The country has around 4 doctors per 100,000 people. Our aircraft allow doctors to reach isolated communities outside the capital quickly and safely, so they can administer healthcare.

February 5 (Thursday)

Please pray for the MAF engineering team in Mareeba as they maintain and repair multiple aircraft with a small crew. Ask God for strength, and wisdom and perseverance as they manage heavy workloads. Pray that God would raise up more Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers with servant hearts to join the team, so aircraft can continue serving isolated communities safely and reliably.

February 6 (Friday)

Praise God for the trauma-healing work of MAF partner, Peace International, among refugee children in Adjumani District, near the South Sudan border. Praise God that these children are becoming less anxious and better able to enjoy school. Pray that God would continue bringing healing and hope and thank Him for MAF flights that make this vital work possible.

February 7 (Saturday)

Joe Farren (pg. 16) – Please pray for Joe and (Fiancée) Ish as they prepare for their upcoming wedding. Pray for peace, strength and calm as life becomes busier in the lead-up and that God would be at the centre of their plans and preparations.

February 8 (Sunday)

Praise God that in 2025, the World Health Organisation declared Timor-Leste free from malaria. Pray that health will continue to improve on an island that has the highest level of malnutrition in south-eastern Asia.

February 9 (Monday)

Garrett and Katie Munyard (pg. 15) – Pray for rest, peace and strength as they complete last-minute admin and pack up their lives to move to Papua New Guinea in the coming months. Lift up their upcoming Transition Training in Melbourne and pray that Garrett would be well prepared for his exams and flight training in Cairns. Ask God to help them finish well in Melbourne and give them confidence as they step into what’s ahead.

February 10 (Tuesday) 

Praise God that for decades MAF has been serving Good News Hospital in Madagascar. Praise Him that MAF aircraft can fly in doctors, supplies and medical support so remote communities can receive life-saving care. Pray that, alongside healing, the Gospel would continue to be shared and hearts transformed through this long-standing partnership. 

February 11 (Wednesday)

Please pray for our MAF Timor-Leste team as they continue to operate through the challenges of the wet season. Ask God for wisdom and protection as weather conditions lead to unexpected overnights and flight turn-backs. Pray that, despite these disruptions, flights would still have lasting impact and that all operations would be carried out safely.

February 12 (Thursday)

John and Helena Hermanus (pg. 11) – Please pray for John, Helena and their family as they serve MAF in Mareeba. Give thanks for John’s travels to Timor-Leste, where he provides vital engineering support to keep aircraft flying, including for medical evacuations.

February 13 (Friday)

Today is World Radio Day, celebrating the power of radio to connect, inform and save lives. Praise God for using this technology to bridge distances, support aviation, deliver emergency help and share hope in Jesus’ Name. Pray for the MAF Technologies team, asking God to bless them with wisdom and perseverance as they help keep communities connected and the Gospel shared.

February 14 (Saturday)

Michael and Karen Penn (pg. 12) – Please pray for Michael and Karen, giving thanks for their time spent encouraging and praying with the Arnhem Land team during their visit. Pray also, for rest and renewed strength after a tiring season. Give thanks for the healing of Michael’s collarbone and ask God to restore his energy fully.

February 15 (Sunday)

Please pray for Juba Christian Academy in South Sudan, which is facing a significant shortage of qualified international teachers. Ask God to provide dedicated Christian educators so children, especially those of missionaries, can continue to receive quality, Christ-centred education.

February 16 (Monday)

Michael and Naomi Lindsey (pg. 6) – Please pray for Michael as he continues training and mentoring pilots, and as he looks ahead to joining the Arnhem Land team. Pray for Naomi as she cares for baby Flossie and adjusts to family life, asking God to give her strength and a supportive community. Pray that their family would be guided by God’s peace and encouraged as they step into what’s ahead.

February 17 (Tuesday)

Please pray for MAF’s Arnhem Land team as they continue to share the Good News with the Yolŋu people. Ask God to strengthen relationships, guide conversations and open hearts as His love is shared through word and action. Pray that God’s hope and truth would continue to take root in communities.

February 18 (Wednesday)

Praise God for MAF’s aircraft maintenance engineers. Without their skill and dedication, our 11 light aircraft would not be able to fly. Praise God for their vital role in keeping aircraft safe and serviceable, especially within MAF’s busy Papua New Guinea program. Pray that God would strengthen, protect, and encourage them as they faithfully support every flight.

February 19 (Thursday)

Please pray for MAF as we explore and develop new pathways for people at different stages of qualification to join the mission. Ask God for insight, creativity and clarity as we seek ways to attract, equip and prepare those He is calling into aviation ministry.

February 20 (Friday) 

Today, on World Day of Social Justice, we pray for God’s heart for justice, dignity and compassion to be lived out across the world. Give thanks that through MAF, isolated communities can access healthcare, education and vital support. Pray that God’s justice and mercy would be revealed though MAF’s work.

February 21 (Saturday)

Today is International Mother Language Day. We thank God for the richness of languages and cultures He has created. Pray for MAF flights that help transport Bible translators, teachers and community workers so people can hear God’s Word and learn and receive care in their own heart language. Ask God to bless efforts to preserve local languages and to help communication build understanding, dignity and connection in the world’s most isolated communities.

February 22 (Sunday)

Melissa Barclay (pg. 6) – Please pray for Melissa as she continues serving in Arnhem Land through a season of healing and renewed focus. Give thanks for God’s faithfulness, team unity and the encouragement of renewed homeland outreaches. Pray for strength and wisdom as Melissa supports team wellbeing, coordinates community events and recovers quickly from her recent knee surgery.

February 23 (Monday)

Praise God that the much-needed floatplane has arrived in Uganda and that pilots have begun training to fly it. After many years of waiting, we thank God for His faithfulness to the Ugandan team. Pray that this amphibious aircraft would be used powerfully and that many lives would be changed for the better through its service.

February 24 (Tuesday)

Jacob and Eliza Jasch (pg. 13) – Please pray for Jacob and Eliza as they continue serving with MAF at the Training Centre in Mareeba. Give thanks for God’s clarity and peace in confirming their decision to remain and serve there. Pray for Jacob as he serves as a Flight Instructor and begins training to deliver the Line Pilot Standardisation course, helping prepare new MAF pilots. Pray also, for Eliza and baby Esme, especially during times when Jacob is away, that God would give them peace, support and encouragement as a family.

February 25 (Wednesday)

Please pray for young girls in Maasai communities in Tanzania, that their voices would be heard, their choices respected and their dignity protected. Pray that schools would remain safe places of learning and hope. Ask God to bless the work of MAF and our partners as they support education and care in remote communities, and that His justice and compassion would surround every child. 

February 26 (Thursday)

Matthew Kaye (pg. 15) – Please give thanks to God for Matt’s successful Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) training, a refreshing time of rest with family, and for lives saved through recent medical evacuation flights. Praise God for Matt and the team in Balimo, asking God for protection and good health in this malaria-prone area. Pray for Matt’s continued healing after his foot injury, and for safety, and for God’s glory to be evident in all of MAF’s work across Papua New Guinea.

February 27 (Friday)

Today, on World NGO Day, we thank God for MAF and for the many NGO partners we serve alongside around the world. Praise Him for the unity, dedication and shared heart to bring help, hope and healing to isolated communities. Pray for strength, wisdom and protection for all NGO staff and volunteers, and that God would continue to bless these partnerships so lives may be transformed and His love made known through every act of service and every flight.

February 28 (Saturday)

Please pray for the MAF Arnhem Land team during the wet season. Ask God for safety, wisdom and flexibility as weather affects flights, and that essential medical, supply, school and community flights would continue. Give thanks for the privilege of supporting homeland living and pray that MAF’s presence would keep strengthening communities and sharing hope.