40 Days of Prayer - Day 30

Day 30 – Relationship Groups

‘Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.’ – 1 Peter 5:6-7

Relationship Groups are vital to the restoration of communities and the healthy development of the children that we serve. Relationship Groups are safe spaces where people can come together to hear the Word of God, share their burdens and encourage and pray for one another. Pray for people to have strength and courage as they share their story for the first time and that those listening will have compassion for their neighbours. Ask God to reveal Himself in these groups and pray that they will come to know the unconditional love of Christ and experience His healing and transformation in their lives.

Today, we invite you to watch a video of Gugu, a member of the local Hands at Work team in Hazyview, share about the importance of Relationship Groups.

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40 Days of Prayer - Day 29

Day 29 – Holy Home Visits

‘We love because he first loved us.’ – 1 John 4:19

The core of a home visit is in what Christ has done for us. He found us in our deepest time of need, visited us, redeemed our lives. We visit others because Christ visited us first. Pray for the Care Workers as they visit the most vulnerable children and their families in their homes. May they be guided by the Holy Spirit, and be bold in speaking the truth and hope of the gospel in love.

40 Days of Prayer - Fifth Sunday

Fifth Sunday – On Sundays we pause to anticipate the coming of Easter Sunday and the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

‘…Then the saying that is written will come true: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.” “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.’ – 1 Corinthians 13:54-57

40 Days of Prayer - Day 27

Day 27 – Youth Leaders

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. – Jeremiah 29:11

Hands at Work dreams of seeing the youth in Africa actively involved and engaged at their community’s Care Point or Life Centre. There are many societal and family pressures that can lead young people to make negative decisions, impacting their future. Pray for those individuals who will be speaking and investing into the lives of the youth. Ask God to give the youth hearts that are open to the love of Christ. These youth are the next generation of leaders!

40 Days of Prayer - Day 26

Day 26 – Women and Girls

‘This poor man called, and the LORD heard him; he saved him out of all his troubles.’ – Psalm 34:6

Hands at Work is committed to championing the worthiness of women and girls in the most vulnerable communities across Africa. It is common for women to be looked down upon, taken advantage of, or thought of as ‘less than’. Please pray for Hands at Work to champion the brave women who care and support the most vulnerable. Ask God to protect not only their hearts and minds but also their physical health, as they live in areas where incidences such as physical abuse are common.

Ma Anita, African Volunteer (South Africa), and Ma Nester, a former Hands at Work volunteer, are two of the many incredible women across Africa who have dedicated their lives to serving the most vulnerable children, like Peter*. Today, we invite you to read a story about these two incredible women running towards the problem and fighting for the lost one

www.handsatwork.org/newsroom/2020/3/25/running-towards-the-problem

40 Days of Prayer - Day 25

Day 25 – Hands at Work Local Office Teams

‘And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.’ – Hebrews 10:24-25

Across Africa, Hands at Work has Local Teams who are committed to serving the Care Workers and children in their surrounding area. Each of them has chosen to live sacrificially, and many times go against aspects of their culture. Pray for boldness and perseverance as they remain united in Jesus.