Prayer Room
On Sundays, we pause to anticipate the coming of Easter Sunday and the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the Lord has done. The Lord has chastened me severely, but he has not given me over to death. – Psalm 118:17-18
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Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy. – Proverbs 31:8-9
Throughout the history of Hands at Work, many of our partners have sent teams to Africa on a yearly basis. In 2020 however, many of those partners were unable to send teams due to the pandemic. Pray for each team member, that they will experience peace in the uncertainty. Pray that they will trust in God’s timing and His plan for 2021. Pray for the partnerships unable to send teams; that they will still feel connected and part of the work that is happening in Africa.
Read more on how teams stayed connected to what was happening in Africa despite not being able to bring a team due to the COVID-19 pandemic: www.handsatwork.org/newsroom/2021/3/2/staying-connected
While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, ‘Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.’ Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off. - Acts 13: 2-3
Hands at Work has volunteers from across the world serving on the ground in Africa as well as in International Offices in Australia, Canada, Germany, the UK and the US. Pray for each volunteer who you know by name. Pray that they will continue to grow in their spiritual maturity as they serve.
Today, as you pray for Hands at Work volunteers, we invite you to send an encouraging message to those who you know by name.
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Then he said to them, ‘Whoever welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. For it is the one who is least among you all who is the greatest.’ - Luke 9:48
Hands at Work believes that, together with the local church, the International Church has a responsibility to be a part of caring for the most vulnerable in Africa. Pray for our church partners as they also face many challenges. Praise God for each of our partners who, despite the COVID-19 pandemic and not being able to physically come to Africa, have found unique ways to continue building upon their partnerships and staying connected to what God is doing in Africa.
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Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. - Philippians 2:3-4
Across Africa, pastors are highly regarded and have a strong influence in their communities. Pray for each pastor to have a deep understanding and conviction of the true gospel of Jesus, and to only preach the truth in their churches. Pray that they will be deeply rooted in Christ’s love, and that it will overflow to the rest of their community.
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‘If you offer yourself to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted one, then your light will shine in the darkness, and your night will be like noonday.’ – Isaiah 58:10
Across Africa, there are 866 Care Workers committed to sacrificially serving the most vulnerable children. Praise God for their dedication, even in the face of oppression. Pray for each Care Worker to develop spiritual eyes to see what is happening in the children’s lives, especially beneath the surface. As the Care Workers serve, ask God to bring continued unity and a sensitivity to the Holy Spirit. Pray that Hands at Work will grow in its understanding of how we can help the Care Workers grow in their capacity to care for their own families.
"We are in no rush to get home. Although we are widowed, we are committed to Jesus." - one of the Care Workers shared.
"It was obvious that they were comfortable being at the Care Point and that it was a safe place for them, which was hugely encouraging.” - Dawson Reddekopp, International Volunteer (Canada) shares about his recent time with the Care Workers from Mount Moriah Community, Zambia.
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