Serving since 2017, Leslie is the Director of Academics @ The Esther School (TES) in Chongwe, Zambia.  

Leslie'S summer 2025 NEWSLETTER

Prayer Requests

• Prayers for exams for Grades 7, 9 and finally 12 are all writing major government exams. There is so much pressure for the student when writing these exams since they are the difference between moving on to the next grade or repeating. We are praying they all pass but also do not get overly stressed. 

• As we are entering Term 3, this marks the beginning of the end of our school year. This also means we are experiencing more and more busyness. We have lots of exciting programs coming up like our first graduation class. I personally feel the stress of all the different programs that are needed to be organised and prepped for. Prayers for just an inner peace and not letting myself get overwhelmed with all that is going on. 

• I am also nearing the end of my time living in Zambia. I will be moving back to Canada in December of 2025. I will still be working for The Esther School, but it will be a more remote role. I have all sorts of feeling of leaving this place that I have called home for 8.5 years and the people that I have lived life alongside for most of my adult life. While it won't be goodbye, it will still be hard to transition. 

• Please pray over our community where our school is situated. It can appear as though kids come from safe, stable and happy homes but we know that outside of school there are so many different challenges and temptations. We strive to be hope in the darkness not only with education but with the gospel that is the true light for all. Pray for wisdom and discernment for us as we navigate how to support this community the best we can. 
  

Connect directly with Leslie: Leslie.a@estherschool.org

Her birthday: April 9

Watch Leslie share a little about her following the Lord's guidance to this mission field:

Leslie Arends' God Story

Serving with NAIM since 2001, the Johnson's have been working with the North American Indigenous Ministry (NAIM).  Doing evangelism and outreach to the Secwepemcw First Nations by discipleship Bible Studies, setting up canoe camps, sharing their unique skills to create connections with communities. They support elders and families through visits.  

jOHNSONS september UPDATE 2025

Prayer Requests and Praises:

• A young woman who has responded to the gospel message at the Way Maker Youth Gathering a few years aga. Despite facing opposition from family and friends she wants to learn more about God.  Pray that we would have opportunity to teach and mentor her in this.
  
• Pray for the young couple whom we have been discipling, they have struggled with health issues that have pulled them away from their faith community.  Pray for physical healing and for their faith to stay strong during the health struggles.
  
• An online Bible study we have with a woman who lives 2 hours away.  She has some serious physical limitations and is desiring to move back to Salmon Arm to be closer to her support people.  Pray that she may find a place soon.
  
• We are grateful to God for a meeting this last month with a woman who wanted to seek reconciliation and who needed to hear words of hope.  Pray that we may continue to minister to her as she needs encouragement and hope from God’s Word.
  
• We continue to host Supper Clubs on the reserve every month.  Pray that it will continue to be a blessing to the community and provide a place to talk and check in with each other.
  
• A young man is seeking us out and wants to know more about Christianity.  He’s been exposed to some cult teachings, so pray that he will be open to hear us as we share the gospel with Him.  Pray that the Holy Spirit will guide our conversations with this young man.
  
• Pray for Howard’s ongoing physical skin ailment.  Recent bloodwork showed that something isn’t right. Pray that the specialist will be able to find answers and a possible treatment for him to alleviate the itchiness and help him get better sleep at night.
  

Connect directly with Howard & Jannie:  johnson@naim.ca

Birthdays: Howard - July 25

                 Jannie - June 17

Serving since 2019, Tyler has been working with Global Aid Network (GAIN) as Disaster Relief Preparedness Management with GAiN Canada. Tyler helps coordinate all of the disaster relief efforts between

at GAiN Canada, other GAiN offices and local partners.  Tyler’s home base is here in Abbotsford.  

letter April 2025

Prayer Requests:

.Pray for GAiN's ongoing project in Myrannmar.  Tyler is responsible for this project on behalf of GAiN.  

• We are currently doing biweekly food distributions, feeding approximately 1200 families per month. 
• Pray for favor with the local governments and communities that we may continue to work there. 
• Pray for safety for our team as they make frequent trips amidst the civil conflict. Pray that people may continue to meet Jesus through the help provided by the local church.
• Pray that God will protect us all from the spread of disease that arrives after large scale deaths.  Pray for those who have lost loved ones in this time

Connect directly with Tyler: Tyler.couperus@globalaid.net

His birthday: June 4

Serving since 2023, Lianne has been working with World Race is a program run through Adventures in Missions. She is in a leadership role, discipling and guiding a team as they grow to know the Lord. They travel to countries around the world, learning through their experiences.  

Prayer Requests:

• For the people of Swaziland to know the fullness of the Gospel! So many know about Jesus but don't know him as Father and Saviour.

• Prayers for the hearts of the people I'm leading as we transition back to North America and there's major culture changes.
  
• My heart as I begin to transition to a new position and season of life with AIM.

Connect directly with Lianne: lianne_grace@outlook.com

Her birthday: February 20

UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2025

Watch Lianne share a little about her following the Lord's guidance to this mission field:

Lianne Tuin's God Story

Serving for over 40 years, Jack deKroon is working with Power to Change, formerly known as YWAM, in Haiti. He is involved in evangelism and church construction projects. 

Prayer requests:

• Pray for Haiti’s stability.  There is much unrest in the country. 

• Pray for airlines to re-commence flights to Haiti. Bandits have been shooting at aircrafts trying to land.

• Pray for safety for my family and me.

Connect directly with Jack: jackdekroon@gmail.com

His birthday: July 13

Watch Jack share a little about following the Lord's guidance in his life:

Jack DeKroon's God Story

Serving since 2016, Monique has been working with Global Aid Network (GAIN) as a Project Leader for the Water for Life Initiative.  I am based out of Calgary, Alberta.  The projects I am working on are in Benin, Togo, and Tanzania. 

Prayer Requests

• The nation of Benin is reporting increased instability in the North, and we have even pulled our team out of one project area.  Please pray for the safety of our teams, as well as peace in the country.
• We recently had a member of our Canadian team pass away.  It came quite suddenly for most of us.  Pray for our team as we are processing, and for those who are carrying a heavier workload.  
• There are many other countries where GAiN is working, where there is a lot going on.  Some examples are Syria, Myanmar, Ukraine, and more.  Please continue to pray for wisdom in our work, as well as for our local partners.  
• Please pray for Adam and I as we continue to settle into married life together.  

Monique's august 2025 update letter

Connect directly with Monique: monique.mattatall@globalaid.net  

Her birthday: March 13