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 02/17/10
Haiti
• Please keep in prayer the three million people of Haiti who were affected by the January 12 earthquake and who are still in desperate need of food, shelter, and medicine. Pray for safety at all the food distribution points as reports of women being robbed are increasing. Women are given the food coupons in order to make sure the food gets back to their families.
• Pray for the girls and women of Haiti who have been made even more vulnerable because of the earthquake. Pray for their safety in the outdoor encampments—many women and girls have little more than a tarp or plastic sheeting to protect them from the elements or sexual predators. Pray for females who have little privacy when they bathe or go to the toilet because there are few showers or sanitary facilities—they are at great risk of attack during those times.
A report from news.yahoo.com
• Please pray for the staff and volunteers of humanitarian organizations and NGOs as they struggle to work within a badly damaged country. Many of the workers with these groups have lost their homes and family members. Warehouses that contained food and supplies have also been destroyed in the earthquake. Pray for coordinated efforts among these organizations and the Haitian government so that aid can be distributed in the best way possible to reach the children of this hurting country.
A report from the New York Times
Guinea
• Pray for the children and people of Guinea who have been affected by violent clashes between Christian and Muslim ethnic groups. Pray for children and women who have fled and are hiding in the bush or in outlying villages. Pray for peace in this West African nation and a willingness on both sides to work together for peace.
A report from alertnet.org
Another report from alertnet.org
Mongolia
• Please keep in prayer the 72,000 children of Mongolia who have been severely affected by extreme weather patterns. A summer drought followed by an unusually severe winter has forced even more people into deeper poverty. Pray for those who are cut off from relief supplies and medical care by icy, impassable roads. Pray for children and pregnant women who cannot access health care.
• Pray for families who are running out of supplies for their children and livestock—the poor usually don’t have the resources to stockpile supplies. Please pray that God will provide ways to reach these children and families with food, medicine, heating supplies, warm clothing, and fodder for livestock. One third of Mongolia’s working population makes a living herding livestock.
A report from alertnet.org
North Korea
• Please pray for the children of North Korea who are suffering under this repressive regime. A currency revaluation late last year—aimed at eliminating the grass-roots capitalism throughout the country—has seemed to backfire causing runaway inflation and food shortages. Pray for children who have even less food than before the revaluation. North Korea suffers chronic food shortages every year, but this has made the situation much worse.
A report from alertnet.org
A report from the Washington Post
United Kingdom
• Pray for the 1.7 million children in the United Kingdom who live in severe poverty. Pray that God will provide for these children and their families. Pray for children who must go without the basic necessities like winter coats, proper shoes, beds, and other daily needs.
A report from the BBC
United States
• Give thanks to God for the safe birth of Jane and Joaquin’s baby boy Isaac! Pray that God will provide for this missionary family and bless them with discernment as they prepare for the next chapter in their lives.
Faces of Children
• Please continue to pray that more churches and individuals will join with the ministry of Faces of Children in spreading awareness about children in crisis and inviting more people to pray for children at risk.
• Please pray for the staff and volunteers of humanitarian organizations and NGOs as they struggle to work within a badly damaged country. Many of the workers with these groups have lost their homes and family members. Warehouses that contained food and supplies have also been destroyed in the earthquake. Pray for coordinated efforts among these organizations and the Haitian government so that aid can be distributed in the best way possible to reach the children of this hurting country.
A report from the New York Times
Guinea
• Pray for the children and people of Guinea who have been affected by violent clashes between Christian and Muslim ethnic groups. Pray for children and women who have fled and are hiding in the bush or in outlying villages. Pray for peace in this West African nation and a willingness on both sides to work together for peace.
A report from alertnet.org
Another report from alertnet.org
Mongolia
• Please keep in prayer the 72,000 children of Mongolia who have been severely affected by extreme weather patterns. A summer drought followed by an unusually severe winter has forced even more people into deeper poverty. Pray for those who are cut off from relief supplies and medical care by icy, impassable roads. Pray for children and pregnant women who cannot access health care.
• Pray for families who are running out of supplies for their children and livestock—the poor usually don’t have the resources to stockpile supplies. Please pray that God will provide ways to reach these children and families with food, medicine, heating supplies, warm clothing, and fodder for livestock. One third of Mongolia’s working population makes a living herding livestock.
A report from alertnet.org
North Korea
• Please pray for the children of North Korea who are suffering under this repressive regime. A currency revaluation late last year—aimed at eliminating the grass-roots capitalism throughout the country—has seemed to backfire causing runaway inflation and food shortages. Pray for children who have even less food than before the revaluation. North Korea suffers chronic food shortages every year, but this has made the situation much worse.
A report from alertnet.org
A report from the Washington Post
United Kingdom
• Pray for the 1.7 million children in the United Kingdom who live in severe poverty. Pray that God will provide for these children and their families. Pray for children who must go without the basic necessities like winter coats, proper shoes, beds, and other daily needs.
A report from the BBC
United States
• Give thanks to God for the safe birth of Jane and Joaquin’s baby boy Isaac! Pray that God will provide for this missionary family and bless them with discernment as they prepare for the next chapter in their lives.
Faces of Children
• Please continue to pray that more churches and individuals will join with the ministry of Faces of Children in spreading awareness about children in crisis and inviting more people to pray for children at risk.
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