Invitation to Prayer from Faces of Children ... WEDNESDAY

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).

Invitation to Prayer, Today

Hi Friends,

I look forward to our prayer time together this Wednesday at 11:30, at First Presbyterian Churchof Midland, Texas, followed by lunch.

Also, Faces of Children is now on Facebook ! I invite you to like our page so that you can see regular stories, prayer needs, and updates from partner ministries.

All the best,

Carrie

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Dear intercessors,

Since my last email, the world was rocked once again by terror attacks. Stories about Belgium and the victims of the bombings have dominated headlines the last week, and I'm sure all of our hearts and thoughts and prayers are with the people of Belgium.

But let them also be with the people of Lahore, Pakistan; with the people of the Ivory Coast; with the people of Istanbul and the people of Ankara, Turkey. Each of these places has been rocked by terrorist attacks in the last few weeks. Let's join together and pray for the children of Belgium and Pakistan and Ivory Coast and Turkey -- and really all the children of the world who were affected by these evil attacks.

For children who live in a city recently rocked by attacks, simple thing like going to school or playing at a park may no longer feel safe. Please pray for all children's fears to be calmed and for their teachers, parents, and other supportive adults to have wisdom and insight into how to best help them process the terror attacks that struck their city.

Please pray for migrants and refugees like this little boy in the Idomeni refugee camp on the border of Greece and Macedonia. Many refugees understand that attacks like the one in Brussels make their case for entry into Europe a harder one to make. Please pray that wise decisions can be made to resolve the migrant crisis that will protect innocent people regardless of their nationality and religion.

Children who were out for breakfast in a café (Istanbul), playing on the beach (Ivory Coast), getting ready to board a plane (Brussels), and simply going about daily life suddenly found themselves in the midst of a war zone. Please pray for those who were injured and for those who saw people maimed, dying, and hurt. Pray for those who lost family members. In the months to come, please pray that the children who lived through these terrifying experiences will find deep healing.

In Easter Sunday attacks in Pakistan, a Taliban faction claimed responsibility and said they were intentionally targeting Christians celebrating Easter in the park. Witnesses in the Ivory Coast attacks claim that attackers intentionally singled out Christians, including small children. Growing up vulnerable and in fear because of one's ethnicity, religion, or nationality is not God's heart for any child. Please pray for all children to know God's peace and protection.

Blessings,

Carrie

Carrie J. McKean
Faces of Children Director
First Presbyterian Church of Midland, Texas
(432) 684-7821 x153

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If you have prayer requests about children, those who care for them, those who have authority over them, or those who harm them (the really hard prayers to say sometimes), please send them to info@facesofchildren.net