april 1 (tuesday)
Please pray for the MAF Plane Tour as it continues it’s journey this week, visiting Moorabbin, Ballarat, Orange, Dubbo, Toowoomba and Bundaberg. Ask God to stir the hearts of those new to MAF, that they may catch a passion for this ministry. Pray for generous supporters to help fund the plane, for safety over every flight, and for blessings on the PNG team who have dedicated four weeks to this incredible event.
april 2 (wednesDay)
Please pray for MAF staff around the world—for their health, provision, protection, and guidance as they serve in remote and challenging places.
april 3 (thursDay)
Mark and Jodie Simmonds – Please pray for Mark as he travels, especially as he goes to South Sudan. Please also pray for the family home without him. Please pray as MAF looks at how all the different groups in various countries can work together better to glorify God and grow His kingdom.
april 4 (friday)
People and Culture team (p.15) – please pray for new team members – pilots, engineers and others – to feel the call of God on their lives to serve with MAF. Pray for wisdom for all who do already serve.
april 5 (saturday)
Praise God for the new roles that have been filled in Liberia. These roles include Deputy Country Director, Aircraft Engineer, Pilot and Finance Officer.
april 6 (sunDAY)
Little Family (p.11) – Pray for Jesus’ strength and wisdom as Mif engages with HR work in her role as HR Manager for MAF Papua New Guinea – she is enabling our staff to work effectively to serve the remote people in PNG. Pray for Andy as he re-trains to be able to fly in PNG again as a pilot.
april 7 (monday)
Today is World Health Day with the theme “Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures.” Please pray for MAF as we support life-saving medical flights, ensuring mothers and newborns in remote areas receive the urgent care they need. Ask God to bless healthcare workers, strengthen families, and bring hope to those facing high-risk pregnancies.
april 8 (tuesDAY)
Pray for two families settling into a new program in Indonesia. Pray that they find a community that fulfils them and helps them serve the people of Indonesia.
april 9 (wednesDAY)
Please pray for the team in India as they present MAF to schools, colleges and church groups, encouraging people to pray and give. Pray for more opportunities to present MAF.
april 10 (thursday)
Fundraising and Relationships team (p.14) – Pray for discernment in developing new business partnerships that support the sustainable growth of MAF’s projects. Pray for the deepening of relationships between MAF and its business partners, that trust, unity, and mutual understanding would continue to grow. Pray blessings over these partnerships, that they become long-lasting and fruitful, with a shared vision for business impact and mission work.
april 11 (friday)
Ethan McMaster (p.4) – pray for wet season flying in Arnhem Land, for pilots and passengers, navigating the increased challenges of weather. Pray for opportunities on the regular shuttles I fly, to build and strengthen relationships with regular flyers, and opportunities to share Christ’s love.
april 12 (saturDAY)
Pray for the solar projects that have been installed by MAF Technologies that immensely help the communities in Papua New Guinea.
april 13 (sunDAY)
Job Family (p.9) – Pray for Jason as he works on the MAF aircraft in Mareeba. May he have wisdom, focus and attention to detail in all the tasks he carries out. Pray for Sam as he navigates school, friends, homework and faith.
april 14 (monDAY)
Pray for the building of a docking location for the new floatplane coming to Uganda. This floatplane will support many people in isolated communities on the islands of Lake Victoria.
april 15 (tuesDAY)
Lindsey Family (p.10) – please pray for more flight instructors to join the team here in Mareeba. Praise God for Naomi’s pregnancy and give thanks for good health so far.
april 16 (wednesDAY)
Praise God for a very fruitful medevac ministry in Kalimantan, Indonesia that brings many opportunities to pray with our patients and minister to the needs of their family members.
april 17 (thursDAY)
Praise God for the way the Cessna Caravan positively impacts the work in Arnhem Land. The size and use of this aircraft decreases the number of required flights and reduces the strain on staff and resources.
april 18 (friDAY)
On this Good Friday, please pray that MAF’s work would reflect the love and sacrifice of Christ, who “came not to be served but to serve” (Mark 10:45). Ask God to strengthen pilots, staff, and families as they bring help, hope, and healing to isolated communities, sharing the good news of His redeeming love.
april 19 (saturDAY)
Give thanks that MAF has returned to Bougainville with a technologies ministry this year and a vision for an aviation operation to follow. MAF was last serving in Bougainville over 40 years ago.
april 20 (sunDAY)
Happy Easter! On this Easter Sunday, please pray that the hope of Christ’s resurrection would shine through MAF’s work, bringing “life in all its fullness” (John 10:10) to those in remote and isolated communities. May lives be transformed by the power of His love.
april 21 (monDAY)
People and Culture team (p.15) – Please pray for the Boal and Munyard families who are currently on deputation, that they may be able to raise the funds to support their service on the field.
april 22 (tuesDAY)
Munyard Family – Please pray that God provides us the means to meet our ministry support and flying experience goals so that we may be ready to serve with MAF. Please pray for discernment for MAF leadership who need to make important decisions about our future and that God makes clear which program He would like us to go and serve.
april 23 (wednesDAY)
People & Culture Team (p.15) – Thank God for the recently concluded MAF in AU days where we discussed the desired positive work culture and worked to understand everyone’s strengths.
april 24 (thursDAY)
Tomorrow is World Malaria Day. Please pray for MAF as we support efforts to combat malaria in remote communities. Ask God to bless medical teams, provide resources for prevention and treatment and bring healing to those affected. “He heals the broken-hearted and binds up their wounds” (Psalm 147:3).
april 25 (friDAY)
On this Anzac Day, as we honour the sacrifice of ordinary men and women who gave their lives in war, we also give thanks for the MAF pioneers who chose to transform weapons of conflict into tools of service, bringing the hope of the gospel to the world.
april 26 (saturDAY)
Fundraising and Relationship team (p.14) – please pray for our Mother’s Day campaign, raising funds for a specific program impacting women and girls in Papua New Guinea. Pray that the hearts of our donors would be moved to support this initiative.
april 27 (sunDAY)
Baertschi Family (p.8) – Praise Him for an amazing team to serve with in Mareeba. Please pray for the new apprentices starting in the coming months and for the visas they need. Please pray for regular work for Clare.
april 28 (monDAY)
People and Culture team (p.15) – please pray for new candidates going through the assessment process with MAF. Also, that critical roles would be filled soon.
april 29 (tuesday)
Education Team (p.15) – Praise God for all the visits to schools made in term 1, connections made, and relationships developed. Pray that the hearts of students who heard about MAF’s mission, will be moved to play a part somehow.
april 30 (wednesDAY)
Pray for Mission Aviation Fellowship as they serve isolated communities around the world. Ask God to provide safety for pilots, strength for staff, and open doors for the gospel to reach those in need. “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” — Proverbs 16:3
A Little note
By Malcolm Pass, Relationship Coordinator – MAF in Australia
Thanksgiving
As we reflect on MAF’s 80 years of ministry, we give thanks to our All Providing and Sustaining Lord, Who has guided us from the creation of the Christian Airmen’s Missionary Fellowship in 1945.
Psalm 107 reminds us of God’s goodness and enduring love: “Give thanks to the Lord for He is good; His love endures forever” (verse 1). His character is the source of all that is good, and His mercies inspire all MAF seeks to do in making known God’s love, especially in remote areas of the world.
Verse 2 says, “Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story.” MAF’s stories of impact, from the lives changed to the courageous service of pilots and engineers, are a testament to God’s work through this ministry. As we celebrate 80 years, we hope to inspire a new generation to continue this mission.
The psalmist speaks of people rescued from distress, and these situations echo the many countries MAF has served. Whether it be those in “desert wastelands” (verse 4) or “sitting in utter darkness” (verse 10), MAF has brought relief and healing through medical flights, education, and the gospel.
Psalm 107 calls us to give thanks for God’s “unfailing love and wonderful deeds” (verses 8, 15, 21, 31). MAF has been an instrument of God’s provision through the faithful service of pioneers like Betty Greene, Murray Kendon, and others.
We continue to give thanks to God for His sustaining grace and commit the future years of MAF’s service to Him. May we continue to “ponder the loving deeds of the Lord” and see the impact of His hand on the communities MAF serves.