november 2025
relationally connected for global impact
A WORD FROM THE CHAIRMAN
Hey friends,
Every one of us carries something from God that was planted in us long before we took our first breath. Your calling isn’t an accident, and it isn’t random — it’s a theme God has woven into your life, shaping what moves you, what burdens you, and what brings you alive.
And yes, the challenges you walk through are part of that design. They refine you, clarify your direction, and deepen the message God wants to release through your life.
My encouragement to you is simple: pay attention to how God wired you. Lean into the things He stirred in your heart. Don’t compare it, don’t apologize for it. Let God develop it. As you do, your life will bear more fruit, bless more people, and bring you into a deeper sense of fulfillment than you ever imagined.
PHILLIP MILES
CHAIRMAN OF EVANGEL FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL
A Testimony from the Arabian Peninsula
In places where the Church cannot meet publicly or share testimonies freely, God is still moving with incredible power. Two of our international partners continue faithfully serving in the Arabian Peninsula, walking alongside believers whose courage humbles and inspires us.
They recently shared news of an upcoming book that tells one of these powerful stories:
📘 Now available: An Aroma of Life: Generations of Yemenis Following Jesus
This book weaves together real testimonies of Yemeni believers discovering Christ under intense pressure, the generational story of the Yemeni Church, and historical insights, local encounters, and the quiet faithfulness of the Holy Spirit in one of the world’s hardest places.
You can learn more here:
Our international partners closed their update to us with these words: “Please let us know how we can pray for you and your family.”
What a beautiful reminder that our global family is truly relationally connected—across nations, cultures, and callings. Please send your prayer requests to Debbie at admin@efiglobal.org and she will relay those requests to our missionary partners.
Relief for Jamaica “Together We Are Better”
Many of you have already heard about the urgent relief effort unfolding in Jamaica. Our long-time EFI friend Mary Holland is walking alongside families devastated by recent storms and mudslides.
In a bold step of faith, Mary procured a shipping container, trusting God to fill it—and provide the funds to ship it. God started making a way: Pallets and shrink wrap donated, five local hardware stores collected supplies, customs duty & tax waivers into Jamaica were extended.
The goal was simple: Fill the container and ship it Thanksgiving week.
EFI is standing with Mary in three ways:
EFI is receiving contributions and forwarding 100% directly to Mary to cover supplies and shipping costs.
2. Supply Donations
We invited EFI churches and partners to gather goods for the container. Mary created an Amazon Wish List so items could be shipped directly to her.
3. Regional Coordination
EFI members in Pennsylvania and Northern Virginia have been mobilized to help gather and coordinate supplies.
Please continue praying—especially for Mary’s “Jamaican son,” Romando, whose father is still missing after the mudslides.
Pray for strength, comfort, and protection over their family. In Mary’s own words: “Together we are better.”
A Story Decades in the Making — Coming Soon
Before we close, we want to share something we’re deeply excited about. Behind the scenes, we’re working on a powerful video story—one that has been decades in the making.
For years, one of our EFI churches in Lake City, SC, has quietly and faithfully been blessing families every Thanksgiving and throughout the year. No spotlight. No promotion. Just consistent generosity shaping a community year after year.
This month, we’re telling that story. Video coming soon. Trust us—you’ll want to see this one.
We’re Grateful for You.
This season is full.
This season is meaningful.
And you are a vital part of what God is doing across the world. Thank you for loving people so deeply. Thank you for carrying the gospel faithfully. Thank you for staying in the fight.
We’re praying Galatians 6:9 over you this month—and believing that the harvest is on its way.
Relationally Connected for Global Impact, Your EFI Family
