Jalan Bukit Barisan

Bukit Barisan is an area of Pekanbaru off of Jalan Sudirman near the airport. This is a fast growing area, with lots of new housing developments.

Pray for new housing developments to quickly become caring communities.

Pray for young families to grow together both physically and spiritually.

This mosque is being renovated.

Pray for spiritual renovation and renewal among the people of the Bukit Barisan area.

Pray for those working on construction projects to be safe and to work with excellence.

Pray that short cuts are not taken in all the building projects in the area.

This is one of the government run high schools in the area.

Pray for students to be diligent in their studies.

Pray for teachers to have creativity and insight to invest in their students.

Pray for sufficient resources to conduct the work of the schools in this area.

This is a barber shop. Many times fathers will take their sons to get their hair cut.

Pray for the fathers in Bukit Barisan to invest time and energy into the lives of their children.

Pray for men to take their responsibility as the spiritual head of the household seriously.

This is a kaki lima. Small mobil businesses like this one are common in Indonesia.

Pray for energy, excellence, and fruitfulness for those starting up businesses in Pekanbaru.

Pray for wisdom for business owners to manage inventory and income in a way that will allow the business to flourish.

This building has an English Center. Learning English is one of the ways that people here can get better jobs.

Pray for the people of Pekanbaru to take every opportunity to better their skill set and improve their lives.

Pray for resources to be available to help promising students from low income families to succeed.

"Whoever keeps the commandment keeps his life; he who despises his ways will die" (Proverbs 19:16, ESV). 

Pray for the people of Pekanbaru to understand the connection between obedience to God and a good life.

Pray for spiritual leaders in Pekanbaru to give an example of godliness and obedience.

Jalan Riau 1

This hospital is for military veterans. This is the equivalent of a VA hospital.

Pray for the men and women serving in Indonesia's armed forces.

Pray for the doctors and nurses in this hospital to have wisdom to bring healing and relief to their patients.

This business sells all kinds of canned and bottled drinks.

Pray for family celebrations all over Pekanbaru to be festive and problem free.

Pray for the Lord to set people free from alcoholism in Pekanbaru.

Pray for business owners and office workers to be diligent, honest, fruitful, and to seek after God to honor Him.

Pray for those working in radio and TV broadcasting to be diligent, honest, fruitful, and to seek after the Lord.

To the right there is an automotive repair business. Down the street there is a high school.

Pray for mechanics to be skilled, honest, fruitful, and to seek after God.

Pray for teachers to be creative, sensitive, effective, and live pleasing to the Lord.

"Truly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven" (Matthew 18:18, ESV).

Pray for people of faith to take prayer seriously so that God's will is done in Pekanbaru like it is in heaven.

Pray for unity amidst diversity.

Jalan Khadijah Ali

This narrow road is what would be called a "jalan tikus" which is literally translated as a "mouse street." It is a cut through to avoid a busy market intersection.

Pray for all the communities in Pekanbaru that are on "cut-through" streets with heavy traffic like this one.

Pray for city planners as Pekanbaru is in the midst of several infrastructure improvement projects.

The black boards with the colorful writing are called papan bunga which translates as flower boards. They are used to mark important life events - normally for funerals and weddings.

Pray for families in Pekanbaru as they celebrate joyful events and as they mourn sorrowful events.

Pray that in the midst of all of life's circumstances that the people here will come to know and trust God.

This man was selling an iced coconut drink on the side of the road. No matter how narrow a road is, if there is traffic, there will be somebody selling something.

Pray for small business owners like this man.

Pray for them to do well enough to meet the needs of their families.

Pray for them to make room in their lives to worship and honor God.

It is amazing to see how close buildings are built to the edge of the road. This door literally opens out into traffic!

Pray for better zoning laws to create streets that are safer for both motorists and pedestrians.

You can see an old political poster on the wall.

Pray for political leaders in Pekanbaru to be dedicated and honest.

The normal family vehicle in Pekanbaru is a motorcycle. The people here are more accustomed to being on two wheels than four. This picture seems to be a family portrait of two-wheeled transportation!

Pray for strong families in Pekanbaru.

Pray for parents to have wisdom to raise God-fearing children.

The power-lines in front of the Mosque remind us that God is the true power-source for life.

Pray for people to faithfully plug into a place of worship and for them to find a meaningful, life-changing relationship with the Lord.

Pray for the people of Pekanbaru to learn that there is no substitute for God.

A row of shop houses like these are a common sight in the downtown area of Pekanbaru.

Pray that crime, drug trafficking, and human trafficking will decline in Pekanbaru because of God transforming lives to His glory.

Pray that domestic violence will also decline as people here seek after God.

"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden in light."(Matthew 11:28-30, ESV).

Pray for the people of Pekanbaru to find rest for their souls.

Jalan Simbilang

This area will be developing and growing over the next few years as a new bridge is being built to connect Jalan Sudirman with Rumbai.

Pray for this community as they go through the growing pains of additional traffic and construction as new businesses are built.

Pray for the bridge project to go smoothly and for those working on the project to be safe from injury.

Pray for the administration of funds for this project to be administered with honesty and integrity.

Pray for the peoples of Pekanbaru to hear the call of God and respond with faith and repentance.

Pray for openness between peoples of different faiths so that sharing can happen without offense or anger.

Pray for a hunger to know God and to follow the truth that He has revealed.

This is a fishing pond. Many neighborhood men like to gather here to fish and chat.

Pray for strong relationships between neighbors.

Pray for understanding and unity within neighborhoods in Rumbai.

Pray for a decline in criminal activity in Pekanbaru.

These trays are used to transport eggs to market or to other retail points. It is not uncommon in neighborhoods to see people with chickens and ducks being raised for eggs and meat.

Pray for families still trying to transition from a rural lifestyle to an urban reality. In many places small livestock are being banned.

Pray for economic opportunities to grow in Pekanbaru.

Many older citizens use bicycles to travel from place to place. This can sometimes cause safety issues on the roads.

Pray for safety for older people using bicycles on the roads of Rumbai.

Pray for safety for all the people of Pekanbaru as they share the roads of the city.

A large road leading to the new bridge is already in place. It seems odd to see a wide road like this with no traffic on it in the middle of the day.

Pray for the completion of this construction project.

Pray for wise development of this area.

These are good examples of traditional Riau Malay homes, raised on stilts, next to a river.

Pray for the Riau Malay to be able to maintain their sense of culture and community in the midst of a rapidly changing environment.

Pray for cultural understanding between the different ethnic groups that live in Pekanbaru.

"Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin!" (Psalm 51:1-2, ESV).

Pray people in Pekanbaru to turn from sin to God and allow Him to wash them clean.