Burundi

We Give Praise For:

• God taking care of our staff, their family members, and the entire Plant With Purpose family in 2025.
• Completing the second quarter activities, despite the challenges we encountered.
• Healing the family members of our staff who were hospitalized and restoring them to good health.
• A successful launch day for our tree planting campaign and the large crowd that joined local authorities to plant trees. This was a joy and a great source of satisfaction for our program.

We Pray For:

• God’s continued grace and protection throughout 2026 for the entire Plant With Purpose family.
• Comfort for one of our staff members who lost their newborn child.
• Continued commitment and success from our partners in local watersheds. Together, may we plant more trees, protect vulnerable land, and restore the environment.
• Our country, which has welcomed more refugees following the war in the Democratic Republic of Congo. May the Lord continue to provide for the needs of these refugees in our country, and may God protect our country from insecurity.

Democratic Republic of the Congo

We Give Praise For:

• The health of our staff and their families during this period of national uncertainty and insecurity. 
• The improved security situation in Uvira, now that the intense fighting between rebels of M23 and the military has calmed down.
• Allowing our team to conduct a successful tree planting campaign, despite insecurity that impacted our program calendar.
• Our church partners, who’ve served faithfully during these national conflicts by bringing the community together, and teaching forgiveness and peaceful cohabitation.

We Pray For:

• Communities who fled during the conflicts, as they begin to return to their villages. We pray that God will comfort those who have lost friends and family to this violence.
• The upcoming data collection for this quarter. We pray that the team will be able to produce the quarterly report by the due date. 
• An improvement to the security situation in our country. We pray that both parties will respect the agreement they signed, and that this year will be a year of peace and reconciliation.
• The Watershed Lifespan Study (WLS) which was postponed due to national conflict. We pray that the WLS preparations will go smoothly, and we will be able to conduct the study this month.
• The reopening of banks in Uvira, which were closed after the city was taken by M23. We pray for understanding between the two parties so that banks can reopen.

Dominican Republic

We Give Praise For:

• The year 2025 and all of the achievements we were able to make together.
• Safe and joyful Christmas festivities, both here in the Dominican Republic and in all the countries where we work around the world.
• A successful end to the last quarter of the calendar year.

We Pray For:

• Our beloved country director, Durbel Lora Brito, passed away last week in a tragic automobile accident. We pray for his family and loved ones, including his wife, Alfa, his sons, Durbelín and Jorge, and his mother, Nidia. We ask for God’s comfort and direction for the family, and for our team in the face of this unimaginable loss.
• Eugenio and Francisco, who were also in the vehicle with Durbel. We give thanks that they did not sustain any critical injuries in the accident, but we pray also for their emotional healing.
• Protection for our staff and partners in 2026. May God continue to watch over each one of us in the performance of our work.
• Safety and success as we work during the upcoming quarter. May God help us achieve all the goals we have planned.
• The farmers in all the areas where we work. May God grant them health during this new season.

Ethiopia

We Give Praise For:

• The successful implementation of our upcoming quarter two programs.
• Approval of revised strategic manuals for HR, Administration, and Finance by the board.
• The protection and security of Plant With Purpose Ethiopia staff while working under challenging and insecure situations.
• The successful transition of Plant With Purpose Ethiopia into a recognized local Civil Society Organization.

We Pray For:

• The successful preparation of the quarterly data report for the upcoming quarter.
• The smooth facilitation of our program goals. We pray for God’s grace and favor as we continue to support local farmers.
• Peace and stability across Ethiopia, with special prayers for the Amhara region.
• We ask for wisdom and guidance for Belaynesh Tesema as she transitions from director of finance and accounting into her new role of country director. 

Haiti

We Give Praise For:

• The safety and security of our staff and partner farmers, despite great insecurity and road accidents.
• Sufficient rainfall in areas where farmers have planted trees and crops. We thank God for their good harvests.
• The successful training sessions that were conducted by farmers during the month.
• A successful conference held in the community about faithfully following God in these challenging times.

We Pray For:

• The ongoing health, safety, and security for staff, farmers, and their families.
• Two staff members who are soon to give birth to their first babies. We pray for their health and that of their babies.
• A smooth data collection process as we produce our quarterly report.
• Wisdom and discernment as we continue the hiring process for two positions: agroecology manager and VSLA facilitator.
• Comfort for staff whose family members have passed away and for a community that lost its first female leader. We pray for comfort for those experiencing loss.

Malawi

We Give Praise For:

• The successful implementation of our goals and activities in 2025. We are so grateful for God’s guidance and favor this year.
• We are grateful to God for Phyllis, the new environmental restoration officer for Plant With Purpose Malawi. We pray for a smooth completion of the recruitment and onboarding process.

We Pray For:

• God’s guidance and protection over our country during this new year, especially during the festivities.
• A successful launch of the tree-planting campaign, planned for the end of January.

Mexico

We Give Praise For:

• The end of 2025 and beginning of 2026. We trust in God's help amidst the challenges that the new year may present.
• The successful construction of the cisterns in the Chiapas Program, which will be a great blessing for participating families.
• A productive and energizing December staff meeting for Plant With Purpose Mexico. We’re grateful that this meeting was a time of fellowship, exchange, and reflection.
• The gift of rest and vacation, which renews our energy and allows us to have time with family and loved ones.

We Pray For:

• God’s provision and help, as we work toward achieving our goals in 2026.
• The families and farmers in the new communities where we work. We pray that we will be able to form new Purpose Groups and that more people will be blessed by stewarding creation.
• The health of our staff, partners, and their families. May God bring healing to those who are suffering from illness and comfort to those who have lost a loved one.
• The youth in local communities, that they may be surrounded by care and encouragement, and that they may find direction, purpose, and a deep sense of God’s presence in their lives. 

Tanzania

We Give Praise For:

• God’s protection over our staff and their families throughout December.
• The recovery of several staff and family members who were unwell last month.
• The progress we’ve made in our program activities throughout 2025.
• The successful graduation of the Wona watershed! We are so excited about the progress this community has made.
• The recognition we received from the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) regarding our consistent and full adherence to tax laws. We were particularly encouraged by positive feedback from the TRA Manager.

We Pray For:

• Adequate rainfall to sustain the land, promote healthy tree growth, assist in meeting our tree planting goals, and support agricultural activities.
• A productive and prosperous 2026 as our staff and partners resume our daily duties.
• Continued recovery for the mother of our colleague following a prolonged hospitalization.

Thailand

We Give Praise For:

• God’s protection and guidance over our work.
• Our finance staff member, whose wedding was on December 6. We believe this new family will be a blessing to the organization in the days to come.
• The visit from Plant With Purpose U.S. including the board meeting, staff training, and field visits to schools and communities. We are grateful for the positive impact that Plant With Purpose continues to bring to highland communities.
• The harvest from the farmers’ fields and the opportunity to give thanks to the Lord during the Thanksgiving Harvest Festival. May these harvests be a blessing and a source of encouragement to families and communities.
• The farmers who have applied techniques from training and generated income from their efforts. May the Lord continue to encourage them and lead their development forward.

We Pray For:

• The health and well-being of all staff members and their families—that they may remain strong and safe in their work and field visits in the watershed communities. May every task proceed smoothly under God’s protection and care.
• The establishment of savings groups in the Nam Khok watershed and other watershed areas. May these groups become a long-term blessing for families and communities.
• The recruitment process for the vacant community staff position in the Nam Khok watershed. Pray that the process will be clear and that God will prepare the right person for this role.
• The influenza outbreak in the Mae Ta Chang watershed community. May God protect and heal those affected. We also pray for the recovery of a staff family member who underwent gallstone surgery at the end of November. May their recovery be smooth and successful.

United States

We Give Praise For:

• The incredible generosity of our supporters during 2025 year-end. We are grateful for their partnership and shared vision for people and planet to flourish.
• The restorative time our team experienced over the Christmas break to celebrate the birth of Jesus with family and friends. 
• A smooth leadership transition as Craig Jaggers started as the new CEO on December 1. We are thankful for the warm welcome Craig has received and the ongoing support Scott has experienced as he begins his new role as global ambassador.

We Pray For:

• The family of Durbel Lora Brito, the members of the Floresta team in the Dominican Republic, as well as the entire U.S. and global Plant With Purpose family in the aftermath of the accident that claimed our beloved Durbel. May God grant us comfort and wisdom.
• Peace in the areas of conflict in our partnering countries. We ask that God protect our global team and keep them safe as they continue to face incredible challenges in their daily work.
• The official kick-off this month of “Tend,” a 10-week discipleship and outreach journey rooted in Creation Care. We pray that this new initiative will help U.S. Churches and Christians grow in faith and practice.
• For 2026 to be a successful year in fulfillment of our mission to together – reverse rural poverty, restore watersheds, and renew hope, as we remain rooted in our faith in Jesus Christ.