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 july UPDATE 2025

Prayer Requests and Praises:

• Howard is starting to improve some with a new treatment he's been receiving for his skin malady.  
• Jannie enjoyed a wonderful retreat with 28 other NAIM women earlier this month in Chilliwack, BC. 
  
• For the ongoing connections we have with several families on the reserves and opportunities to minister to them and share the love of Christ with them.
• For the youth outreaches mainly through our son Tim and his wife Charity.  Some of the youth are struggling in school and making some unhealthy choices.  Pray for the upcoming Way Maker Native Youth Conference at the end of May.  
• For the weekly Bible studies with a young couple who are growing in their knowledge and love for God and His Word
• I pray for God's guidance and wisdom for Jannie as she meets with a couple of women who have expressed interest in studying the Bible.
• For meaningful connections at our monthly community Supper Clubs.

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

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

Lianne Tuin's God Story

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

Leslie'S april-june 2025 NEWSLETTER

Prayer Requests:

• Prayers for the upcoming graduation celebrations. This is a big event that we have been busy preparing for all year. It is coming with a lot of excitement filled with hopes and dreams for our students' futures. 

• 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. 

• Pray for surrounding community and families. Lately we have been receiving a lot more reports regarding abuse cases and marital disputes in our community. These are so disheartening and challenging to navigate at times. Justice looks different in Zambia than how I would want it to look. We have a ChildSafeguard team who works tirelessly in the community and with our learners trying to educate and provide resources. It is not an easy job and sometimes it feels like we are taking two steps forward and three steps back. Through it all, God is moving and working, even if we cannot always see it.  

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 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 june 2025 update letter

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

Her birthday: March 13

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.

• Pray for project funds for church construction and pews.

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