By November 2024 EFM had made a commitment to launch seven of the nine fields that were under exploration. Those seven fields are now moving on to the prayer and pre-launch planning phases. Â Meanwhile, we are currently still sending Luke 10 Exploration Teams to consider other potential fields. You can learn more here.
A 10:2 Prayer Trip is an annual trip to the mission fields where EFM has committed to sending missionaries. Teams are asked to pray for the soil (Matthew 13:1-23) and pray for the workers (Luke 10:2). Teams are sent or guided by sponsoring regions/yearly meetings of the new EFM fields that have been leading exploration. 10:2 Prayer Trips will target appropriate communities for prayer walking and interceding that âthe Kingdom come, and Godâs will be done on earth as it is in heavenâ in those places.
In November 2025, a 10:2 Prayer Trip took place in Athens, Greece. The following is a report written by team member Evelyn Portillo.
Who Was On The Trip?
- Kenn Dirrim – Missionary to Greece for almost 20 years (Southwest)
- Matt Macy – EFM staff (MidAmerica)
- Robert Garon – Pastor to Sherwood Community Friends Church (Northwest)
- Alexis Lopez – Canyon Hills Friends Church and Immigration Services Volunteer (Southwest)
- Evelyn Portillo – Friends Southwest Staff and Orange Friends Church (Southwest)
Reflections From The Field
Greece is an entry point for refugees, with the hope of establishing themselves in other countries throughout Europe. As they are on the “go”, so is God pursuing their heart and lives. At this point, some refugees are returning to Greece after months or up to two years of trying to complete their immigration status in other European countries. If their immigration documents have been denied, they need to return to their entry point in Europe. This can be heartbreaking, for their dreams may be shattered but it also provides an opportunity to support them and strengthen their faith. 
Church planting is possible in non-traditional ways: home churches, small groups with a mentor, and a church site. We need to keep in mind that our goal is to form communities of believers and make disciples who will go make other disciples.
How You Can Pray
- Pray for a new team of EFM missionaries to begin a new EFM disciple-making effort with Muslim refugees in Greece.
- The immigration laws and processes continue to change. Pray that people with knowledge in this area will continue to step up.
- Pray for Godâs grace and mercy for the refugees as they navigate complex documentation and financial hurdles.
- Pray for the worldwide missionaries who serve in Greece as their hub, that they will continue to work in unity, led by the Holy Spirit. May they continue to experience divine moments.
- Pray that national leaders will continue to develop and step up. Also pray that new believers will continue to take leadership roles with passion and grace.
- Pray for freedom from oppression, and that refugees may be able to fully live a life in Christ.
Are you Feeling Called to Join EFM?
Are you interested in exploring missionary service? Do you know of anyone of any age who might be interested in exploring the idea of serving as a missionary overseas for two or more years?
EFM is currently looking to contact and connect with people about opportunities to explore serving as missionaries with the Friends Church!
To learn more, visit here or fill out this interest form!
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