40 Days of Prayer - Day 2

Day 2 – Fathers in a Fatherless Generation

Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. – Proverbs 22:6

Across Africa, there are many fathers who are absent; either having passed away or having left their families. Pray for more male Care Workers in our communities to rise up and be an example for younger boys to follow. Pray for Godly men to take responsibility within their communities and families, bringing lasting transformation.

#40Days2019

40 Days of Prayer - Week 1

WEEK 1 – THE MOST VULNERABLE

Erick Rukang shares the prayer focus for this week, the most vulnerable:

Thank you for joining the Hands at Work family around the world in prayer 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 bring hope to the hopeless.

40 Days of Prayer - Day 1

Day 1 – Make It Personal

“I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people” – Ephesians 1:18

As we begin 40 Days of Prayer together, watch the story of Nonhle a 14-year-old girl living in the community of Sthobela in South Africa. How can you make her story personal to you? Remember that we make it personal because Jesus made it personal with us first. As we head into these next 40 Days, ask God to deepen your relationship with Him and ask what He desires to teach you through the life of Nonhle allowing Him to transform your heart, body and mind as you intercede on behalf of Africa’s most vulnerable children and Hands at Work.

#40Days2019

14-year-old Nonhle lives with her grandmother and younger brother Clement in the community of Sthobela, South Africa. Learn more about Nonhle’s story throughout 40 Days of Prayer.

Prayer Requests - November 2018

As Hands at Work looks toward the end of the year, we invite you to praise God for all He has done in 2018 and pray in earnest expectation for all He will do in 2019. 

- Thank God for our local volunteer Care Workers who give their time, energy and resources to serve the most vulnerable children across Africa. Pray for renewed energy and committment as they enter into 2019.

- Throughout 2018, Hands at Work started serving in several new communities and were able to increase the number of the children that we are caring for in many of our communities across Africa. Praise God for the generosity of our partners which enables us to extend the reach of our care. Pray for each child coming to the Care Point to feel loved and accepted.

- Please pray for our children over the Christmas Holidays as this season adds an additional level of vulnerability for our children in the community. Pray for God to protect and provide for them.

- As the Regional Support Teams in South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe plan, prepare and dream for 2019, ask God to give them wisdom and discernment.

- In the middle of October, there was a gathering of African leaders and international volunteers from across Africa. Praise God for the way that He ministered and spoke deeply into the hearts of each person attending. 

- Praise God for the teams and visitors who came to serve with Hands at Work in 2018. Thank God for the transformation that has taken place in the lives of each person who came. Ask God to prepare the hearts and minds of each person who will be coming to Africa in 2019. 

- People within Hands at Work travel many miles on a regular basis to serve the most vulnerable. Praise God for His protection and faithfulness.

- As several of our volunteers travel from Africa to their home countries for Christmas, pray that their time will be restful as they enjoy quality time with their families.

October Gathering 2018

From the 7th – 13th of October, a group of Hands at Work volunteers from across Africa are meeting in Zambia to plan, prepare and dream for 2019.

We invite you to join us in praying for:

Travel

Safety, health and protection, smooth border crossings, and great conversations as we travel and throughout the week.

The Hospitality Team in Zambia

The team is preparing to welcome Hands at Work family from across Africa to Kachele Village. Ask God to give them strength and energy as they serve the community.

Open Hearts and Minds

May each person receive all that God has for them during the gathering.

Wisdom and Unity

 Goals and expectations are being set for 2019. Pray for closer and deeper relationships to be built.

Sessions

From Monday to Friday, the focus will be on Holy Home Visits, Health Care, Food Security, Church Mobilisation and Finances. Ask God to guide each person facilitating the different sessions.

Taking it Home

Those attending from the Hands at Work Local Offices across Africa will apply the messages and goals learnt in their homes and in the communities they serve.  May God give wisdom and endurance as they bring hope to others.