Praying for the Physical Health of Our Primary Caregivers

He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. – Isaiah 40:29

Across Africa, the most vulnerable children are being cared for by their Primary Caregivers. This can be their parents, but in many situations, it is their grandparents, aunties, uncles, cousins, older siblings or sometimes neighbours who take on this responsibility of caring - often with already large families to care for. 

Today we invite you to join us in praying for the health of each one of our Primary Caregivers who carry a huge responsibility. Pray that they will have the strength and energy that they need. Pray that they will feel supported by the Care Workers and know that they are not alone. Where there is illness and brokenness, pray for God’s complete healing and restoration of their bodies, hearts and minds.

Meet Belita

This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. – 1 John 5:14

“We have so many children and grandparents and communities that today are still vulnerable to any storm that will come. We must build up their strength to stand. We cannot do it alone. It will take the global church, the full body of Christ to work together. The church outside our communities must join us in our rebuilding.” - Busie Sityatha-Jones, African Leader (South Africa)

Belita is a Primary Caregiver living in Chibuli Community in Zambia, who is caring for her two young grandchildren. As you watch her story, remember that she represents thousands of Primary Caregivers living in the most vulnerable communities across Africa. 

Starting tomorrow, we will be sharing prayer requests on behalf of the most vulnerable Primary Caregivers and their families across Africa. These will be shared every Friday throughout the Advent season, as we anticipate the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ who is our ultimate hope.

Praying for Our Care Workers

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." – Deuteronomy 31:6

As we are approaching the end of the year, we invite you to join us in praying for our Care Workers, who are so faithful in their commitment and dedication to caring for the most vulnerable. 

Please pray for: 

The Care Workers to have the strength and energy to care for the children and their own families. Pray that they will continually go deeper in their understanding of what it means to holistically care for the children. 

A boldness and courage to fight on behalf of the lost one, even when it means going against the norms of their own culture. 

A deeper understanding of God’s love. Pray that as they know His love, it will impact the children and their families. 

Meet Lucy

“Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name. - Psalm 19:14

Kalende Community, Zambia 

At eight years old, Lucy* knows great pain and trauma. For a long time, her grandmother, believing that Lucy was cursed, kept her from going to the hospital for treatment of an injury that she has. When a team from Canada was visiting and met Lucy, theyworked alongside the Care Workers to advocate for Lucy so she can continue to receive the necessary medical treatment that she needs. Please pray for great healing in Lucy’s life and body!

Today we encourage you to take time to pray for the children who you know by name. 

Praying for Children Writing Exams

He gives strength to the weary, And to him who lacks might He increases power. - Isaiah 40:29

Today, we invite you to pray for the vulnerable children who are busy writing their year end exams. It has been a difficult year for many as children try to catch up after many months of missed school due to COVID restrictions. 

Pray that they will have the energy and focus needed to study and do well on these exams.

Meet Belvie

‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. - Revelation 21:4

Belvie* caught the eye of the Care Workers and support team in Goma, not because her physical appearance was uncommon, but because of the rigid look of pain in her eyes. Standing on the outskirts of the Care Point in Buhimba, she watched other children engaged and embraced in care and eating nutritious food. When the local Care Workers were actively discerning which additional children they could be caring for, Belvie’s obvious desperation caught their attention and gripped their hearts. On that day, they walked Belvie home to a mother dying of cancer with no medical treatment available. They learned that Belvie is one of six children in the household in desperate need of many physical aspects of care, and also of nurturing and healing. The local support team in Goma gave this report of her progress after she was added to the program: “The photo is from the first day the Care Workers met her, but to see her laughing after only a couple weeks, that itself is a miracle.”

Thank God for the work that He is doing in the lives of the most vulnerable children across Africa like Belvie. Pray that each child will come to know God's love and will experience His healing and restoration.