Have you ever worked on an oil rig in the ocean?  How about working at research station in Antarctica?  What about working at a small lodge so secluded that guests only get there by hiking on trails through mountains without roads?

Sunday mornings find churches praying about many things.  But who ever prays for people who are seperated from society by their employment? 

Many of these situations mean working in small groups with a minimal degree of connection to the outside world (although the internet is changing that).  Some of the people (but probably not all) working these jobs want to be away from society.  They have been hurt, laughed at, scolded.  They feel more free by their seperation.  But seperation never really fixes problems.  It just delays the issues from being dealt with.

Some of these groups may have no representation of Christ, or very little. 

Another concern is that being in a small group can be both rewarding and challenging.  Sometimes it makes negative influences or fights even worse because you can't get away from each other. 

Pray that Christ would express His grace and love to these groups.  Pray that the leaders of these expeditions and workers would have wisdom to handle difficult situations.