Prayer Room
On Sundays, we pause to anticipate the coming of Easter Sunday and the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
“Listen,” he said, “we are going up to Jerusalem, where the Son of Man will be betrayed by the leading priests and the teachers of religious law. They will sentence him to die and hand him over to the Romans. They will mock him, spit on him, flog him with a whip and kill him, but after three days he will rise again.” – Mark 10:33-34
Day 4 – Early Childhood Marriage
In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. - Matthew 5:16
Many young girls are extremely vulnerable and susceptible to being given up for marriage as early as age 12. This reality is not only due to cultural practices but occurs when families are financially desperate. Pray for Godly men and woman to courageously speak on behalf of these young girls who are vulnerable. Ask God to give these men and women the wisdom and guidance needed to effectively care for and support the needs of the young girls who are traumatized and living in fear.
Day 3 – Clean and Accessible Water
The afflicted and needy are seeking water, but there is none, and their tongue is parched with thirst; I, the Lord, will answer them Myself, as the God of Israel I will not forsake them. – Isaiah 41:17
In Mozambique, access to clean and safe drinking water is limited. Pray for fresh and clean water sources to become available in communities where clean water is scarce. As people walk to fetch water, ask God to give safety and energy as they walk a long distance for this basic necessity. The afflicted and needy are seeking water, but there is none, and their tongue is parched with thirst; I, the Lord, will answer them Myself, as the God of Israel I will not forsake them. – Isaiah 41:17
Join the Hands at Work family around the world as we pray for 40 Days on behalf of the most vulnerable children in Africa and our work to support them. As the body of Christ, we commit to coming together to intercede and to bring hope to the hopeless. Invite your church, friends and family to participate too!
“He upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry.” – Psalm 140:7
International Teams and Volunteers
· Many of our international teams and volunteers share that they were blessed by the relationships built with the children and the ability to encourage and show Jesus’ love to them.
· Pray for their time in Africa to not simply be a two-week experience. Ask God to continue to encourage, challenge and convict them once they return home. Pray for God to give them a passion for advocacy so that they will speak up for the most vulnerable children that they met.
Youth Camps
· At Maranatha Workshops, the facilitators identify future youth leaders, who can help lead and support the other children. As the youth leaders spend time with the children they show an example of what Jesus’ love looks like.
· Pray for these young leaders to be encouraged and inspired by their Care Workers and for them not to give into peer pressure.
Care Workers
· Please pray for the Care Workers and the Primary Caregivers as they faithfully give of themselves to care for the children. Many children have been in situations where they have been abused and often the Care Workers are the first people to show the children the love of Jesus.
· Pray for the health and protection of the Care Workers as they walk far distances to visit the children in their homes.
October Gathering
· Hands leaders from several countries will travel to this gathering held in Zambia. Pray for God to give them safety.
· Pray for wisdom and unity as they set goals and expectations for 2018. Pray for their time together to be a time of building closer and deeper relationships.
Greetings in the Name of Jesus
PLEASE JOIN US IN PRAYER FOR OUR LOCAL OFFICES ACROSS AFRICA:
MUTARE AND HONDE VALLEY OFFICE, ZIMBABWE
Pray that visiting International teams will be an encouragement to the local offices and the communities that they serve.
CHIMOIO OFFICE, MOZAMBIQUE
Currently, Grace Kariuki (International Volunteer, UK) is spending three months in Mozambique serving alongside the local office. Please pray that she will be a blessing to all those she meets and interacts with.
Malaria is an ongoing challenge in Mozambique. Pray that God will bring safety and health to those fighting this disease.
LIKASI OFFICE, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (DRC)
Pray for God to protect the DRC local office team from malaria and other diseases.
Often there is instability and unrest in the DRC. Pray for God to bring peace and give safety to the people.
HAZYVIEW OFFICE, SOUTH AFRICA
Pray for the Hazyview local office as they facilitate Maranatha Workshops in the communities they support.
During the school holidays, many children in the communities are sent to visit their relatives. Pray for God to provide safety and protection in vulnerable situations.
OSHOEK OFFICE, SOUTH AFRICA AND SWAZILAND
The Oshoek local office supports six communities across two countries – South Africa and Swaziland. They face many challenging situations as they support children and their families. Pray for God to give the team wisdom and guidance.
As the Oshoek local office seeks to expand their team, pray for God’s hand to be in this process. Pray for the right people who have a heart to serve the most vulnerable to come forward and answer God’s call.
LUANSHYA OFFICE, ZAMBIA
Recently there were Maranatha Workshops held in the communities of Maranatha and Katetaula. Many challenges are faced because these communities are located in isolated areas. Pray for God to transform the lives of the Care Workers, children and their families.
KABWE OFFICE, ZAMBIA
The communities that the Kabwe local office support are scattered and far apart. Pray for God to give the team strength and safety as they travel many miles to serve the most vulnerable.
KITWE OFFICE, ZAMBIA
Pray for the leaders within the Kitwe local office to lead as servants and be a strength and support to the Care Workers in the communities.
DEDZA OFFICE, ZAMBIA
Pray for God to give the Dedza local office strength and encouragement as they serve the most vulnerable.
In each of the communities being supported by Hands at Work, pray for the relationships between the Care Workers and the children to grow stronger. Pray for children who have been abused to find peace as their Care Workers reach out to them in love.
God’s blessing on each Prayer Warrior in Jesus Name.
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