Faces of Children is an ecumenical prayer ministry under the auspices of First Presbyterian Church of Midland, Texas. Our mission is to initiate ministries of prayer for children in churches, communities, and neighborhoods. In doing so, we seek to provide an opportunity for people of God to join together, learn about children and their needs throughout the world, and celebrate Christ's love (especially as it relates to children). Prayer Concerns for the week of 11/10/08
Democratic Republic of Congo
• Please pray for the children of eastern Congo who continue to be affected by violence that has displaced more than 200,000 people. More than 5 million people have died since 1998 because of war-related violence, hunger and disease.
A Report from alertnet.org
Another Report from alertnet.org
• Pray for children and people roaming the countryside seeking shelter, food, water and medical care. Pray for their safety and provision. An estimated 60,000 children have been displaced in the recent fighting. Pray for those who have been separated from family members and must fend for themselves.
• Pray for children and people roaming the countryside seeking shelter, food, water and medical care. Pray for their safety and provision. An estimated 60,000 children have been displaced in the recent fighting. Pray for those who have been separated from family members and must fend for themselves.
Another Report from alertnet.org
• Pray for aid workers and church members who are at great risk as they help the children of this volatile area.
• Pray for the estimated 40,000 girls and women who are survivors of sexual and gender-based violence in Congo.
U.N. World Health Organisation Media Center
A Report from alertnet.org
• Pray for a peaceful resolution between rebel groups and the Congolese government.
A Report from the Washington Post
A Report from alertnet.org
• Pray for aid workers and church members who are at great risk as they help the children of this volatile area.
• Pray for the estimated 40,000 girls and women who are survivors of sexual and gender-based violence in Congo.
U.N. World Health Organisation Media Center
A Report from alertnet.org
• Pray for a peaceful resolution between rebel groups and the Congolese government.
A Report from the Washington Post
A Report from alertnet.org
Niger
• Please pray for children in Niger affected by the withdrawal of Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders). The government of Niger ordered the medical charity to cease operations within the country, leaving thousands of children at risk.
Thailand
• Pray for Anthony * who is committed to helping hill tribe children and youth in refugee camps on the border of Thailand and Burma. Many of these children and young people do not have identity documents and are forbidden to leave the refugee camp. Anthony helps them with this process, but he is extremely frustrated and anxious because he also lacks documents needed to legally enter and reside in Thailand.
* Name changed for confidentiality and/or protection.
• Pray for hill tribe children and youth who feel hopeless about the future because of their present situation.
• Pray for hill tribe children and youth who feel hopeless about the future because of their present situation.
Uganda
• Please be in prayer for the disabled children receiving treatment at the CURE International Hospital in Uganda and especially for a 14-year-old boy named Mumo and a 14-year-old girl named Wavinya.
Zimbabwe
• Please pray for the children and people of Zimbabwe during this very difficult time in their country. The inflation rate, running at about 20 trillion percent, has caused extreme shortages of food and basic goods, and threatens the stability of southern Africa.
A Report from the Washington Post
A Report from the New York Times
• Pray that God will comfort and provide for the daily needs of the children and vulnerable affected by this devastating situation.
• Pray for the teachers, nurses, garbage collectors and janitors who cannot afford to pay rising transportation costs to get to their jobs because their salaries continue to devalue. Pray for their children and families.
• Pray for stability in this region and hope for its children and people. Pray that God will convict the hearts of Zimbabwe’s leaders and fill them with compassion for those in need.
Faces of Children
• Please continue to pray for more churches and individuals to be brought into the ministry of Faces of Children, spread awareness about children in crisis, and invite more people to pray for children at risk.
Zimbabwe
• Please pray for the children and people of Zimbabwe during this very difficult time in their country. The inflation rate, running at about 20 trillion percent, has caused extreme shortages of food and basic goods, and threatens the stability of southern Africa.
A Report from the Washington Post
A Report from the New York Times
• Pray that God will comfort and provide for the daily needs of the children and vulnerable affected by this devastating situation.
• Pray for the teachers, nurses, garbage collectors and janitors who cannot afford to pay rising transportation costs to get to their jobs because their salaries continue to devalue. Pray for their children and families.
• Pray for stability in this region and hope for its children and people. Pray that God will convict the hearts of Zimbabwe’s leaders and fill them with compassion for those in need.
Faces of Children
• Please continue to pray for more churches and individuals to be brought into the ministry of Faces of Children, spread awareness about children in crisis, and invite more people to pray for children at risk.
No comments:
Post a Comment