Prayer Focus: August 3rd - August 16th 2026

Week 32 - Europe

August 3rd to August 9th

Monday (3rd) - Eastern Europe 1 
Eugen, the husband of Aksana, the CLC National Director, suffered a stroke earlier this year at 43 years old. We thank God that he received timely medical care and is presently recovering, with God’s help. Pray for Eugen and his family.
 
Tuesday (4th) - Hungary 
Please pray for wisdom as we investigate the possibility of a merger with another Christian bookshop. Hervé Lessous, the new CLC International Director, is helping to guide us in this important matter.
 
Wednesday (5th) - Hungary 
Please pray for our plans to produce new booklets for children with material written by our National Director, Annamária, and illustrated by her daughter, Anna. Pray that we can produce excellent gospel materials for different age groups.
 
Thursday (6th) - France  
Please join us in thanksgiving for the new bookshop in Valence, which opened last month. Pray that it will be a blessing for many years to come.
 
Friday (7th) - Cyprus  
Please pray for Eva and Sotos as they hold a book table in mid-August at a Christian family camp. Pray for their travel safety, meaningful conversations, new contacts, good sales, and that they will be a source of blessing and encouragement.
 
The Weekend (8th - 9th) - Italy 
Please pray for our booksellers, who will need to carry out stocktaking during the summer. Pray that they may have clarity of mind and accuracy. Please also pray that each of them may have a refreshing holiday.

 

 
 

Week 33 - Italy

August 10th to August 16th

Monday (10th) - Property for Sale 
At the time of writing, we are looking for new premises for the Naples bookshop. Also, when we have the necessary documentation, we will be able to sell the current bookshop premises, which are located in a dangerous area.
 
Tuesday (11th) - Relocation 
Following yesterday’s point, please pray we can move to a nearby town that is easier to reach by car and by public transport. Pray that we may find premises that suit our needs and are large enough to host events.
 
Wednesday (12th) - International Leaders
Please pray for the International Director, the Regional Directors, and the Digital Director (who is also the director for CLC Italy) as they meet today via Zoom. Pray for good fellowship and for wisdom and unity in decision-making.
 
Thursday (13th) - Social Media  
We are currently working with an agency that is helping us develop a social media strategy to reach many more believers and nonbelievers across Italy. May God continue to use CLC to touch the lives of the Italian people.
 
Friday (14th) - Finances  
Please pray for our financial situation in general. Summer is often a difficult time because of lower sales. Please pray that, despite the holiday season, many people will still choose to read and explore biblical topics more deeply.
 
The Weekend (15th - 16th) - Meetings 
Please pray as we prepare for the meetings that will take place in the bookshops with authors or Christian professionals next month, that attendance may be high and that people may be edified.
 
 
 

 


 

 

 

 
Liz Patten

- Africa Consultant & International Office Communications

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