NOVEMBER 1 (SAturDAY)
Praise God for the faithful supporters across Australia who uphold MAF through their prayers and generosity. May they be encouraged as they see the impact of their partnership – lives saved, communities strengthened and the Gospel taking flight to the ends of the earth.
november 2 (suNDAY)
Pray for the CineMAF screenings and Mission Spotlight events taking place this month. Ask that each gathering would stir hearts and inspire many to support MAF’s mission.
november 3 (monday)
Matt and Linsey Painter (pg. 5) – Give thanks for Matt Painter’s fruitful visit to Timor-Leste, where he gathered stories and supported the Lobitos team through an operational audit. Pray for ongoing wisdom and encouragement as he serves in his role. Lift up Linsey as she continues to use her writing gifts, both in fiction and through her work with MAF. Pray for their sons, Edward, Jack and Sebastian, that they would flourish in creativity, joy and faith as they grow up immersed in a mission-minded environment.
NOVEMBER 4 (TUESDAY)
Give thanks for the many churches across Australia who took part in our Fuel for Father’s Day campaign. Pray that their engagement would spark ongoing mission-mindedness and lead to lasting partnerships that help bring help, hope and healing to isolated communities.
NOVEMBER 5 (WEDNESDAY)
Praise God for the opening of the new airstrip in Bichibich, Papua New Guinea, a powerful step toward connection and care. Please pray for the many isolated communities still waiting for their first airstrip. Ask God to open doors for new locations, provide resources, and ensure safe landings.
NOVEMBER 6 (THURSDAY)
Joe Farren (pg. 12) – Please pray for Joe and Ishra (fiancée) as they continue to make big decisions for their future.
NOVEMBER 7 (friDAY)
Give thanks for our dedicated MAF Volunteers serving at events and fundraisers across Australia. Ask God to bless them richly for their time, energy and faithful hearts, may their efforts bear lasting fruit for His Kingdom.
november 8 (saturday)
Please pray for all our MAF engineers around the world. Their skilled, behind-the-scenes work keeps every aircraft safe and flight-ready – a vital role in ensuring hope and help can reach isolated communities every day. May God strengthen and bless them in their service.
november 9 (sunday)
Jason and Kim Job (pg. 9) – Please pray for Jason as he pursues engineering qualifications. Ask God to give him focus and confidence as he studies to become a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer. May he be able to balance work, study and rest well. Praise God for Jason’s recent safe flights and for His continued protection over their family.
NOVEMBER 10 (MONDAY)
Please pray for the educational work in Arnhem Land, that students on homelands have increasing access to quality schooling, without needing to leave home. Ask God to strengthen the C‑BATE teachers, bless their study and teaching, and help every flight that brings teachers, resources and hope to remote classrooms.
NOVEMBER 11 (TUESDAY)
Give thanks for the many organisations and workers who depend on MAF to reach remote communities. Please pray their missions would flourish, strengthen and be sustained by the support of MAF’s flights.
NOVEMBER 12 (WEDNESDAY)
Andy and Mif Little (pg. 11) – Give thanks for Andy’s recent flights, including medevacs and support for remote health teams, and for the family’s positive transition into church and homeschool life. Pray for continued energy and wisdom for Mif as she visits MAF bases, providing support and development pathways for local staff. Pray also for peace in Mt Hagen amidst recent tribal conflict.
NOVEMBER 13 (THURSDAY)
Please pray for more Australians to say “yes” to God’s call, whether as pilots, engineers, teachers, or prayer warriors. Ask the Lord to stir hearts and raise up a new generation willing to serve Him through the ministry of MAF.
NOVEMBER 14 (FRIDAY)
Give thanks for the countless medevac flights MAF has flown in Timor-Leste this year. Each flight a lifeline to someone in need. Please pray for healing, strength and hope for every patient who has travelled with us, and for comfort for their families as they recover.
NOVEMBER 15 (SATURDAY)
Garrett and Katie Munyard – Please pray for tonight’s CineMAF event hosted by Garrett and Katie at Waverley Christian College. Ask that hearts would be stirred as attendees watch and hear stories of MAF’s mission. Pray for a strong response and that many would be inspired to pray, give or go in support of reaching the isolated.
november 16 (SUNDAY)
Please pray for physical, emotional and spiritual strength for all our MAF pilots who serve across the globe. Many are stretched with long hours and challenging flight conditions. Ask God to sustain them daily and fill them with courage, wisdom and peace as they serve remote communities in need.
november 17 (MONday)
Please pray for MAF’s youth and school engagement programs, including school visits and mission events. Ask God to use these opportunities to plant seeds of faith and purpose in the hearts of young people. Pray that the next generation would catch the vision for mission, grow in compassion for the unreached, and be inspired to serve God wholeheartedly with their gifts.
NOVEMBER 18 (TUESDAY)
Michael and Naomi Lindsey (pg. 10) – Give thanks for the gift of baby Flossie! Please pray for Naomi as she settles into motherhood and builds a new rhythm at home. Ask God for grace and joy as the family prepares to transition from North Queensland, balancing anticipation for the next season with faithfulness in the present.
NOVEMBER 19 (WEDNESDAY)
Please pray for all the new national staff joining MAF programs around the world. Ask God to bless their training, equip them for every challenge, and deepen their passion for serving Him through aviation ministry.
NOVEMBER 20 (THURSDAY)
On this World Children’s Day, please pray for children in the remote communities MAF serves. Ask God to bless them with access to education, healthcare and hope for a brighter future. Pray especially, for the children of MAF families, that they would grow in faith, resilience and joy as they witness God’s love in action.
NOVEMBER 21 (FRIDAY)
Brad and Nikolai Ballin (pg. 7) – Give thanks for the Ballin family as they finish up their Home Assignment in these coming days. Praise God for safe travels as they connected with loved ones and supporters. Please pray for good health, renewed strength and wisdom as they make important decisions in this season.
NOVEMBER 22 (SATURDAY)
Please continue to pray for MAF’s renewed work in Bougainville, PNG. Give thanks for the invitation from the Bougainville Church network and support from the Government. Pray for unity and provision as MAF begins the groundwork, including solar installations and Bible distribution, and for peace, protection and lasting impact, as plans take shape for operations.
NOVEMBER 23 (SUNDAY)
Please pray for discernment and vision as MAF explores innovative technologies to serve isolated communities more effectively. Ask God to guide every step, from research to implementation, so that each advancement would bring greater hope and help to those in need.
november 24 (MONDAY)
James and Ruth (pg. 12) – Please pray for James and Ruth as they continue to serve faithfully in South Sudan. Praise God for the Peace and Reconciliation workshop hosted at Jebel Yeshua church, that it would lead to healing and restored relationships. Give thanks for progress on the new housing project that James is working on – pray for smooth processes in contracts, permits and surveys. Lift up James as he trains local staff and Ruth as she supports at JCA School. May their final season in Juba be fruitful and full of grace.
NOVEMBER 25 (TUEsDAY)
On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, please pray for women and girls living in isolated communities where support and safety services are often out of reach. Ask God to bring protection, healing and justice to those affected by violence. Pray that MAF flights continue to open doors for medical care, counselling and dignity-restoring programs that bring hope.
NOVEMBER 26 (WEDNESDAY)
Please pray for MAF staff currently on home assignment, that their time would be restful and spiritually refreshing. Ask God to bless their efforts as they reconnect with supporters, share stories of impact, and prepare to return to the field renewed and encouraged.
NOVEMBER 27 (THURSDAY)
Please pray for wisdom and open doors as MAF explores opportunities to serve new countries and unreached people groups in need of aviation support. May the way be made clear to bring hope and help to those still waiting.
NOVEMBER 28 (FRIDAY)
Michael and Karen Penn (pg. 9) – Please continue to pray for Michael and Karen as they offer pastoral care to MAF staff in Arnhem Land. May their ministry be a blessing and source of encouragement to all they meet.
NOVEMBER 29 (SATURDAY)
Please pray for safety on the ground as MAF teams travel often treacherous roads and navigate unfamiliar territories to support flight operations, deliver aid and serve isolated communities. Ask God to protect every journey and open safe pathways for ministry.
NOVEMBER 30 (SUNDAY)
Please pray for continued unity and purpose across the global MAF family. May every flight and every heart be aligned with God’s mission to bring help, hope and healing to the ends of the earth.
NOVEMBER 23 (SUNDAY)
Please pray for discernment and vision as MAF explores innovative technologies to serve isolated communities more effectively. Ask God to guide every step, from research to implementation, so that each advancement would bring greater hope and help to those in need.
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REFLECTION: BUT TAKE HEART!
By Linsey Painter, Communications Coordinator from MAF Australia
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 (NIV)
In MAF, we talk a lot about the troubles in this world and serving people in places of great difficulty. As we celebrate 80 years of MAF, we look back and marvel at the amazing ways that God has worked in and through times of miraculous provision, devastating loss and daily struggle. There have been times when it seemed as if MAF would cease operating. And yet, by God’s grace, MAF still serves today in places of isolation, poverty, and conflict.
Jesus lived on earth for over 30 years. He was familiar with daily ups and downs, as well as the massive upheavals. Jesus lost a parent (Joseph) when he was young, and he lived under an oppressive regime. Jesus knew what it was to be poor, a refugee, and misunderstood by his family.
Troubles are part of life when we live in a fallen world, but that’s not the end of the story.
“But,” Jesus says, ‘take heart!” I love this sentence. It even ends in an exclamation mark, which means we need to pay attention.
There is something else happening that we need to remember.
And Jesus tells us. “I have overcome the world.”
Though the world may rage around us, in our communities, families and even in our own bodies, we are ultimately safe in His arms.
“And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:20
God is with us, and we have confidence in and assurance of Salvation and His ultimate victory over every devastation.
“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.” Hebrews 10:23
Celebrate with us as we remember what God has done in the past 80 years, trust in God’s faithful presence right now and look forward with anticipation and God’s guidance to the future.